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There is one lesson that I would have liked to learn in school. Everyones perceptions are subjective and only a fraction of the truth.
 
We perceive only a small part of reality. It actually is a natural guard for our brain filtering 99% of reality. And everyones perceived 1% is different.
Yes. That means there is about 8billion realities out there. Many tribes, nations etc agree or live by similar realities.
 
The comfort of being part of a reality with your tribe is obvious.
This is a way of looking at religions. Being part of something bigger.
 
I am not part of a religion but I am fascinated by their stories and myths. They are like told narratives of collective consciousness. I am feeling home in many narratives and they help me coming home to self.
 
Traditions and festivities are stories of wisdom if we evolve with them. Wisdom is a continuum. Words carry wisdom like the arrow sings the wind. Dance with it.
 
Feel it.
 
Listen with an open heart. Can you connect into the field of magic and wisdom? Some questions do not need answers.
 
Lets look at the word religion for a moment.
 
The philologist Max Müller said the root of the English word religion (Latin religio) means “reverence for God or the gods. The careful pondering of divine things.”
 
I wished I had learnt and talked about that in school.
 
The classical explanation of the word, traced to Cicero, derives from re- (again) + lego in the sense of “choose”, “go over again”. The interpretation of many modern writers connects it with religare “to bind fast” or “bond between humans and gods.”
 
Could it be a path of choosing to unite with god (all) in any given moment with great reverence to all (god)? Welcome to my religion.
 
Whitsun is the name for the Christian festival happening 49 days after Easter Sunday. I did not notice any mentioning here in Australia.
 
It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Christ’s disciples (Acts 2).
 
The disciples experienced the Holy Spirit at the Jewish Shavuot festival. The bible says that:
 
“When Pentecost came, everyone was in the same place. Suddenly there came a roar from the sky, like a violent storm, and filled the whole house in which they were. And tongues of fire appeared to them, which were distributed; one settled on each of them. Everyone was filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign languages as the Spirit gave them. ”
 
Pentecost translates to fiftieth day. Christians still celebrate the sending of the Holy Spirit. Well, it is a long weekend in my homeland and I did not know anything about the origins until I got curious. Queens birthday happening here a week later. Mmmmh? Meaningless to anyone I have spoken to in the last 15years.
 
The aramaic word (Jesus’ language) for spirit is Ruha and it also translates to breath.
 
Breath is key in every spiritual tradition and often related to spirt. Language carries it. Mahatma (Ghandi) is an example. Maha=great and atman=spirit=breath. To breathe = atmen in german.
 
The breath can change our brainwaves, the frequency. This will change perception and open doors to unconscious areas of our psyche. Shamans of any tradition, yogis and healers know about the power of the breath and the connection to spirit.
 
Recently the words “I can’t breathe” were going through mainstream media. Repeated by millions on the streets it seems like a “mantra” that is not helping us.
 
I have used my breath as a yoga practitioner and taught many people to use the breath as a tool for connection. I worked as a yoga teacher back in Germany and now as a relationship coach. How do you relate to spirit? …to your breath?
 
Are you willing to connect?
Mantras are powerful! You are programming your subconscious mind to reverberate with the mantra that is being chanted.
 
I don’t know about the agenda from the media. RIP G.Floyd. Lets overcome division and racism together.
 
Every breath carries energy. Also known as Prana or Chi.
 
Your breath does not only keep you alive but connects you to life.
 
It is the most powerful tool you have for almost instant results. You can change your being and your perception with some deep breaths.
 
How is your inhalation, your ability to let life go through you?
 
Are you able to let go? To exhale…
 
Holy spirit is super conscious breath in my books.
 
Holy means holistic. Oneness.
 
Holy or sacred is nothing special nor impossible. It is what allows us as humans and humanity to realise oneness.
 
Are you aware of your breath? What an amazing tool. How present are you with it?
 
Can you see the sacredness in your life?
 
Or are you lost in daily life routine, … right now? I am sometimes…
 
A magic dwells in each beginning. (Hesse)
 
 
Aim for a holy life, holistic so that you can perceive your world the same way. Not half but full. In every moment you choose.
 
Magic is yours to create.
 
Being present is when your soul connects with what you observe and perceive. Can yo think of a moment in your life when you looked into someones eyes and you could not express what is going on.
 
I mean beyond words. Breathtaking in the most enjoyable way.
 
Presence starts with accepting self.
 
I am.
 
I look into the mirror and say: I love you.
 
Completely.
 
Now is the most precious moment.
 
I breathe.
 
I relax.
 
I love.
 
Now.
 
I don’t know what Jesus’ disciples did back then or what they experienced. Something extraordinary enough to be written in the bible. A story 2000 plus years old. Powerful.
 
We all have the right to experience, be one with the Holy Spirit.
 
Ecstacy. Moving your body and/or breathing might be all it needs to get there. Ecstasy is one of many natural states. Let go of control and get over yourself.
 
No concepts.
 
Just moments.
 
Pure joy.
 
Magic unfolding from Nothingness.
 
We can learn from the old texts. Storys carry the wisdom of humanity. Beyond religions but connected with god, with all that is.
 
Ecstasy beyond religion. Allow spirit to move you.
 
Allow your mind to relax. Empty your head. Laugh.
 
Move your hands, your feed, every cell of your body dancing.
 
Your heart will open like a lotus and ecstasy will fill your being.
 
Dance like nobody is watching and breathe.
 
It’s time to let go. It’s time to fall.
 
Feel the instability of the world, the chaos. Yes. Out of control. Out of yours.
 
The beauty of a magical and entangled universe is that in falling we are flying.
 
The unknown. Surrender that left part of your brain.
 
Find yourself in a different mode of being.
Observing and exploring with all senses.
Listening.
Being … in the world we find more ways of being alive…. beyond doing.

„Das Leben ist wie ein Spiegel: Wenn du stirnrunzelnd hineinschaust, wirst du auch die Stirn runzeln; wenn du ihn anlächelst, wist du einen Segen erwidern.“ William Makepeace Thackeray
Alles spiegelt sich im Spiegel. Jeder Aspekt unserer Wahrnehmung der Realität hat einen Spiegel.
Betritt mit uns einen sicheren, spielerischen Raum, in dem Mitgefühl für sich selbst und Andere sowie Neugier auf deiner Reise zusammenkommen. In diesem Raum werden wir untersuchen, wie wir wahrnehmen – wie sich jeder Aspekt unserer Realität in unseren Beziehungen und unserem Selbstbewusstsein widerspiegelt.
Der gemeinsame Nenner des Spiegelerlebnisses ist, dass Du, wenn Du den Blick wagst, immer das sehen werden, was Du sehen mußt.
Mit einem Spiegel gibt es alles. Alles, was Sie brauchen, liegt im Spiegel. Es bleibt nur noch, den Blick zu wagen.
Das Reflektieren, Spüren, Fühlen und Nachdenken über unser Leben auf dieser einzigartigen Reise ist ein Geschenk aller Elemente, die unseren Weg unterstützen. 

 
“Life is like a mirror: If you frown at them, they will frown back; if you smile at them, they will return a blessing.” William Makepeace Thackeray
Everything is reflected in the mirror. Every aspect of our perception of reality has a mirror.
Step into a safe, playful space where compassion for yourself and curiosity about your journey come together. In this space, we’ll explore how to perceive — how every aspect of our reality is mirrored in our relationships and our self-awareness.
The common denominator of the mirror experience is that if you dare to look, you will always see what you need to see.
With a mirror, there is everything. Everything you need lies in the mirror. All that remains is to dare to see.

Reflecting on life on this unique journey is a gift from all the elements supporting your path.  

 

What to Bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, everything you need to be comfortable. Please check the specific retreat settings. 
  • Packed lunch and snacks (up to you), Water bottle – check catering options
  • A pillow and a yoga mat
  • Notebook and pen
  • Towel etc if it is a Summer retreat. 
  • A curious and open mind 😉

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The decision to take part in the workshops is ultimately yours, as is the responsibility for whatever results come from that decision. The workshop involves the use of body movement, sharp tools and arrows, and facilitator will do their best to make all participants aware of the inherent dangers of their particular workshop and relevant safety guidelines, however you (or you for your child) are responsible for using your own judgement and common sense when doing anything. If you (or your child) do attempt something and suffer injury at the workshop, I will of course do everything I can to help. In the end we are in a natural and often unpredictable environment….if you want a safety cocoon it might be best to stay home.
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Tickets are sold subject to the ‘Presenter’ (Narrative Yoga) and any third party vendor’s ‘Terms and Conditions’ of sale, which are available for review at the time of purchase. The ‘Terms and Conditions’ of sale, entry and participants presence at Narrative Yoga events include but are not limited to the following:

1   A change in personal circumstances of the ‘Ticket Holder’ does not entitle the return or the exchange of the ticket. However they can be transferred to another person as long as you notify us at least 48 hours before the event.

2   Children under the age of 18 must be advised of their responsibilities by a parent or legal guardian.

3   Children under the age of 12 must be under the care of a parent or legal guardian at all times.

4   Narrative Yoga reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute any elements of the program or vary the advertised ticket prices or patron capacity.

5   Community standards of behaviour are expected and persons deemed to be behaving in a manner that is dangerous or unacceptable will be refused admission and/or removed from the site.

6   Deposits are not refundable.

Purchase of ticket and/or entrance to Narrative Yoga workshops indicates acceptance of the following warning: The property/venue you are about to enter is a provider of recreational and educational services and activities, where you are further warned and advised that Narrative Yoga and/or the land it is staged on is an inherently dangerous place that may contain all manner of obstacles, risks and dangers, both known and unknown, natural and man made which may result in loss or damage to your property, personal injury or even death. Knowing this to be the case you voluntarily assume the risk of serious injury or death if you choose to come onto the property and do so at your own risk.

Thanks for a great weekend with the longbow making workshop. I appreciated the mix of longbow expertise with the more meditative elements and advice that could be applied to other areas of life. To paraphrase: Don’t get too hung up on the final product without enjoying the journey. You need to enjoy the journey. If you don’t enjoy the journey, you’re missing the point. It was a relaxing time and I’m proud of the work I completed. I would definitely recommend the longbow workshop to others.

David

Just wanted to thank you again for such an awesome bow making weekend the other weekend. I’ve taken my bow out shooting since and I’m still so impressed with her. It’s an awesome feeling to know that I’m shooting with something I created myself and could make again too.

Jessie

The longbow workshop in Trentham a couple of weeks ago was the best! My son and I enjoyed bonding time in the company of a friendly group of likeminded souls. Best of all, we made something together that we will cherish and look after for a lifetime…reminiscent of the toys and tools of my own childhood. A bonus is the time my son spends daily (!) honing his newly discovered archery skills 🙂 The longbow workshop was a beautiful and enduring experience for us both. Thanks Lars!