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A gentle exploration with movement & creativity.

Down through the ages, the heart has been considered the seat of our spiritual and moral compass, the source of love, courage and wisdom. Today, science is confirming what mystics have known for centuries: far beyond its role as a simple mechanical pump, the heart possesses an innate intelligence of its own; it constantly communicates with the brain and the rest of the body’s organs and systems, and profoundly influences the way we perceive and respond to the world.

Drawing upon these ancient and modern insights, Heart Matters offers you the chance to connect deeply with the rhythms of your heart through the power of ecstatic dance – a powerful movement practice rooted in shamanic and dance traditions. Using movement and breath, you will explore the light and shadow of the emotional heart. You will also explore your relationship with wider circles of concern: your peers, your community and the environment.

Connecting with your heart in this way will support you to transform your relationship to your life by healing emotional wounds, awakening your passion and calling upon your heart’s wisdom to guide you forwards into greater intimacy with yourself and the wider world.

Caroline’s approach to this work is one of subtlety and gentle integrity. She is an experienced facilitator in ‘heart medicine’, who draws upon the wisdom gleaned from her own life experiences, as well as 20 years as a dance and movement facilitator.

Cost is £150 if booked by 20th January. 50% deposit secures your place. £175 thereafter.

See above venue, times and contact.

Payment options here

Prerequisites: No prior experience required, just a willingness to move, to show up and connect with self and others.

“Caroline, you defy my need to find the right words, but I am compelled to try. I feel young and awkward; a mass of gangly green shoots in your glow. My mind knows not what to make of you. But you speak directly to the deepest fibre of the dancer I am. And he learns to listen and trust a little more and open his heart wider still, and he heals. Thank you from somewhere deep inside where words are simply too small.” —Glenn O’Hearne, Heart Matters, Johannesburg 2014

“In dancing with Caroline, I experienced that her exquisite and gentle way of holding me in the dance allowed me to dive deep into the shadows of my soul. There is an exceptional trust in her relationship with the power and presence of the dance so no excessive prodding (which I usually find so disruptive) is necessary and I was allowed to just dance what I needed to dance and in so doing unfold what I needed to unfold, leaving me blown away and intimately moved.” —Claire Lynn McTaggert

“My heart has been humming since the weekend’s workshop… anything seemed possible when I left on Sunday night. The combination of your energy, music and voice created such a deep healing experience. Thank you again from my heart.”  —Ulla Arnbert, Heart Matters, London 2010

“I am so, so grateful for the love, acceptance and vulnerability pouring into and out of my being at the end of the Heart Matters workshop. I feel thankful for the beauty of brokenness, thankful for the coming together of beautiful, awakened souls, thankful for life’s teachers.” —Tamara Tavares, Heart Matters, South Africa 2014

“It was a whole new experience for me… Instead of standing quietly trying to figure out what was going on and why, I was able to let all the reasons and the chatter go, and get on with the dance and with life! Even since, I rejoice in my new tender heart!” —Philomena Sutton, Teacher, Heart Matters, Cork 2008

It is known as one of the most powerful of (spiritual) experiences we can have in life. Mandorla is the place of poetry 'where the fire and the rose are one!' (Four Quartets, T.S. Eliot)

"Sometimes within our individual self and within the self of our worn-out society, there is no answer to conflict. There is, however, a way to stand within the center of the opposing forces. Conflict creates tremendous energy. If we leave out judgement then that 'energy' can become a vibration of light. Not always just a single light but many lights, sending out a vibration that is LOVE!"  — Caroline Carey

As human beings, we can exist on multiple planes of being; the one that we are usually most aware of, however, is the material world. By its nature, the material world is a place of duality – a place of opposites that we often experience as being in conflict with one another. Examples include heaven and earth, light and dark, masculine and feminine, loyalty and betrayal, to name but a few. The polarity between these opposites creates a fundamental tension at an evolutionary level that has the potential to be either profoundly destructive or powerfully generative and creative. The evidence of the destructive consequences of this tension lies all around us in the terrible scourges of war, inequality and conflict within and between individuals, groups and societies.

The key to transforming the destructive consequences of conflict into life-affirming outcomes lies in how we relate to the tension between opposites. When we can hold the tension within ourselves, bearing the pain, beauty and terror that this brings, we bring the two opposing elements together, creating a space in which the split between the two can be resolved. We call this space the 'mandorla' – a word derived from 'almond' in Italian, which refers to the almond shape created when two circles overlap. The mandorla also known as the 'Vesica Piscis' is the sacred space of our soul work; when we stand in this place, we have the ability to transform what once was a curse into powerful medicine for the soul. Its energy is that of the Father Mother Principle in the Divine Union, the Mother of all Forms and the Yin and Yang that has been known to us for decades.
 
During this workshop, we will use the tools of dance, creativity, movement meditation and constellation-work to work with the magic of the mandorla. You will have the opportunity to explore some of the conflicts in your life, looking at how they play out in your life and how they affect you by embodying them in the dance. Then, with the support of the group and a constellation process held and guided by Caroline and the drum beat, you will enter the space of the mandorla, allowing it to work its magic upon you, bringing the riches of wisdom and new insights.

 
This work is open to all adults, regardless of gender, age, experience or ability. Whether you want to work with deep-rooted issues, or simply discover new insights, whether you are training in therapeutic studies, or a student of life's experiences, this work has something to offer you.
 

"Magic of Mandorla, amazing and deep work with Caroline Carey. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT to anyone who is studying to become a therapist or is one already but seeking the thread of connection in continuing your own development and work with your own process (which we so need when we work with others - right?). If you feel called to this work, then follow your intuition and go for it! I think it's of excellent quality." Suzan Lemont

There is a dance that ‘merges' us with the world of spirit. Standing within the experience of trance and polarity, we surrender through the dance and the liminal space, the threshold of the 'nagual world' that presents itself. Liminal space is where all transformation begins. Through the connection to this space, shapeshifting is achieved via  an inherent ability within the liminal, to transform or to transmute oneself energetically, through movement meditation, shamanic journey, experiencing a cellular shift - metamorphosing into creature, being, or simply our own potential as healer, poet, artisan, singer, writer, dancer, thespian.

This is the sacred space where the old world is able to fall apart, and a bigger world is revealed.

When we become aware of our own liminality, we can find it hard to know how to navigate this transition, whatever the journey is. We often miss the real potential of ‘in-between’ places as in the central space of the mandorla which requires deep immersion  – so we can become numb, or we can panic ourselves into inappropriate actions or flee with fear of the dreaded unknown. There is a quality of ambiguity or disorientation that occurs within our rites, when dancers have not yet begun the transition to the status or the shape they will hold when the rite is complete. Moving within this liminal space, one awaits to see and to witness what will transpire. This requires trust not just in ourselves and the dancer, but in the connection to that space and its healing properties. There is no knowing what will occur, but holding a strong intention and trusting in the process will allow us to merge with the unknown in a way that serves our greater purpose. Once experienced and the transition made clear, we can  move forward with confidence into our future.

Caroline and Elisabeth offer the 'Hollow Bone' way of holding space for individuals and groups with an awareness of shamanism being the most ancient of spiritual practice's which date back to over 100,000 years. Here you will find how drumming and repetitive dance movements open portals to the spirit world, drawing spirit in, and opening us up to receive new and profound information.

During our time together we will work on the mask of the thespian.

It is a good idea to take part in the Online Shamanic Journey course, levels 1&2 or a workshop that includes journeying. Or at least one shamanic dance workshop with Caroline.

Schloss Glarisegg is beautifully situated between forest, meadows, a brook with small waterfall and the shores of Lake Constance in the community of Steckborn (Switzerland). A place to fall in love, powerfully beautiful!

https://www.schloss-glarisegg.ch/zentrum/uebersicht

Workshops/Gatherings: €600 tuition fee, or early bird discount for full payment upfront €540 each by 16th February. Payment plans available. There are concession rates for low waged, please enquire.
Full accommodation: Please click here for details and prices of accommodation.   Hollow Bone Switzerland accommodation prices 2018-19

Any more info or to apply for the course contact: moc.liamgnull@htebasile.garhs 

The combination of the Ancient Shamanic Practice, Ritual Theater, Movement Medicine,Arts and crafts, connection with Nature, Vision Quest, Storytelling, Healing, Caroline's life experience and other adventurous, magical ingredients makes this work a unique Medicine for healing, creation, finding/adding soul in all I am and do, in my role as a mother, partner, in my work as an artist. Caroline, as a teacher, never stands in the way of the teachings and this is the gift from the Hollow Bone Work.     Thank you,  Lies Van Hee.

Hollow Bone opened me to my own magical nature. I was invited deep into unknown territory within myself and found strength and courage to journey in dark mystery to find treasures. Song. Dance. Drumming. Deep sharing. Connection with the deep greenness of nature. My work there has a tender place in my heart. The artwork I created there still has a place in my home... calling me to remember my own gentle power. Catherine Wright

My two journeys with Hollow Bone Medicine have been both very healing and empowering. I could really dive in my medicine and gather my tools, my allies, receive guidance and meet and transform the inner obstacles and resistances that kept me from opening my wings. The venue deep in nature, the dance, the arts and crafts and creative moments and the journeying were an delicious blend to explore my deep nature and connection to soul. Caroline Carey and Ben Cole, and the assistants, were such good guides on this journey. The medicine is still working through me 3 years later ! Thank you  Virginie Rastello

"It's been an amazing experience to work with Caroline and Ben. Anyone who chooses to work with them will be in awe not only with what they will gain but also what they will unburden themselves with. Fantastic!” Fabian Ray

My presence in the Hollow Bone workshop was a subtle, gentle, very deep dive into my inner universe, where I met my guides, my inner characters, richness of my own medicine, my very unique and personal connections with Nature and Spirit. All that in strong, kind, wise holding of Caroline and the Dance, and support of a circle of others she/we created by sharings of what we discovered in our explorations. Thank you for this amazing and healing experience which reveberates into my daily life in many beautiful ways. Katerina Stejskalova

More info soon

Magic Of Mandorla Intensive

Mandorla is the ancient symbol for wholeness.

As human beings, we can exist on multiple planes of being; the one that we are usually most aware of, however, is the material world. By its nature, the material world is a place of duality – a place of opposites that we often experience as being in conflict with one another. Examples include heaven and earth, light and dark, masculine and feminine, loyalty and betrayal, to name but a few. The polarity between these opposites creates a fundamental tension at an evolutionary level that has the potential to be either profoundly destructive or powerfully generative and creative. The evidence of the destructive consequences of this tension lies all around us in the terrible scourges of war, inequality and conflict within and between individuals, groups and societies.

 
The key to transforming the destructive consequences of conflict into life-affirming outcomes lies in how we relate to the tension between opposites. When we can hold the tension within ourselves, bearing the pain, beauty and terror that this brings, we bring the two opposing elements together, creating a space in which the split between the two can be resolved. We call this space the 'mandorla' – a word derived from 'almond' in Italian, which refers to the almond shape created when two circles overlap. The mandorla also known as the 'Vesica Piscis' is the sacred space of our soul work; when we stand in this place, we have the ability to transform what once was a curse into powerful medicine for the soul. Its energy is that of the Father Mother Principle in the Divine Union, the Mother of all Forms and the Yin and Yang that has been known to us for decades.
 
During this workshop, we will use the tools of dance, creativity, movement meditation and constellation-work to work with the Magic of the Mandorla. You will have the opportunity to explore the conflict of meeting your core-wounds in relationship to your aspirations, to discover authentic and integrated empowerment. Then, with the support of the group and a constellation process held and guided by Caroline and the drum beat, you will enter the space of the Mandorla, allowing it to work its magic upon you, bringing the riches of wisdom and new insights.

Knowing our purpose and our medicine and how we might wish to offer it into the world means deeply acknowledging all that we are. In order to fully embrace our purpose, we must know our shadow, we must know the dreamer, we must befriend the inevitable death of all things. It is a way to embrace and accept who we are as a complete human being, who knows him/her self at a core level.

This is an intensive workshop using the Mandorla process, deep enquiry and contemplation, accepting the wise elder within us.

This is a prerequisite prior to Space Holder Training.

Cost of this intensive is £595 if paid by 1st February (includes food & accommodation at Emerson College) or £630 if paid thereafter. Please contact EMAIL for application form. Or load up from here.... APPLICATION FORM – Magic Of Mandorla Intensive April 2019 with Caroline Carey

There are two concession places available.

12 rooms available. Single room check in Wednesday 17hs, check out Sunday, includes all meals from
Wednesday supper to Sunday lunch.

Dancing The DreamTime & Seeking Our Roots

With Caroline

What is your connection to the British landscape, to the wisdom that lies within its earth, to the rock people and the tree spirits, the furred and feathered, the winged and the four footed, what is your connection?

What part do you sense is yours to play, when dreaming the old home into your day?

Our movement, our dance and our writing will take us into the dream time, where Caroline will lead you through meditations, to discover what is old, what is inherent and what calls to us from the beyond.

With drum journeys and connection to the surrounding nature, we will explore what naturally comes to us as individuals and as residents of this kingdom.

Cost of workshop £150 Please pay £75 deposit. Full fee payable two weeks prior to when workshop starts. Use PayPal address to moc.liamgnull@tnemevomniymehcla or use payment box below.

Accommodation £50 for two nights shared, or £60 for two nights single occupancy. Food is separate. We will have details of costs shortly. (vegetarian, simple meals)

Venue details : http://www.loudwaterfarm.co.uk/  Local accommodation list please enquire. Camping also available.
Booking contact: EMAIL

In-house accommodation for two nights available to the first applicants. Singles, shared rooms, use of lounge and kitchen.

The Wheel Of Souls Return.

A journey with the dreamer, the innocent and the rebel the first three archetypes of our medicine wheel. The gathering of our dreams, accepting our innocence and finding true freedom in the world of our own offering. Here we begin the journey to truly discover ourselves and why we are here.

Accepting the dance of polarity from the center of the wheel (mandorla) and the witness of our own destiny, we inherently know the contract that we made with spirit. Our dance will take us into the deep crevices, where memory has been forgotten, where the foundations of our life have rocked and where we complied to the rules of others.

Breaking out into 'the untamed forest' we will be seduced with the aromas and sensations of the natural world, beckoning us into its midst and awakening all of our senses. We become alive, awake and more aware of the path ahead.

A dance, journey and movement experience with Caroline

Venue: Taiji klubi (Taiji club)

Address: Pärnu mnt 102, Tallinn 11312

Times: Friday 19.00 - 21.30   Saturday 10.30 –18.00   Sunday 10.00 – 17.00

Cost: Early Bird €185 until 3rd of April 2019 and Full price €225 from 4th of April.

Venue: Taiji klubi (Taiji club)

Address: Pärnu mnt 102, Tallinn 11312

Times: Friday 19.00 - 21.30   Saturday 10.30 –18.00   Sunday 10.00 – 17.00

Cost: Early Bird €185 until 3rd of April 2019 and Full price €225 from 4th of April.

Caroline will guide you through the medium of ecstatic dance, shamanic journeys, meditations and enquiries, to discover your own medicine man, medicine woman and weave this information into the creation of your own Oracle. Once the  wisdom becomes apparent and with time in nature to journey deeper by yourself, connecting with your own spirit guides, you will begin to find the song that wishes to be sung through you and will weave that and all of the information gathered into your own medicine bag.

A medicine bag is an item that spiritually represents the person who wears it and is carried for guidance, healing and protection. It contains objects that represent spiritual and healing experiences throughout our lives. This is a place to give totems a home close to your heart.

Making our own medicine bag is a process of illumination, to craft our own medicine container or oracle and understand the potency of what it is and what it carries. Creating this Oracle also gives us the opportunity to weave into it the shamans songs, sung from our heart but not in the ordinary way of singing. Our shifted state of consciousness in the 'singing sense' allow the songs to sing us.

There is no need in this work to be able to sing in the normal ways. Traditionally, it is important to create the medicine bag yourself, finding its reflection and its song inside you and in the face you show to the world.

The workshop includes ecstatic trance dance, time in nature, sharings, craft work and meditations.

For men and women any age or experience.

More details soon......

Shamanic & ceremonial dance exploration more info soon >>>>>

An exploration of soul purpose, using the Middle Earth Medicine Wheel, archetypes, tools, dwellings, resources and tools.

Every purpose or new beginning starts with Spirit and pre-birth with its dreaming and then follows the wheel to the innocent stage where the imagination begins to vision in what is possible to create. From innocent to rebel, where we need to let go of old structures and immerse ourselves in the untamed forest to release ourselves and explore the true nature of who we are, leading us to become an apprentice to our own work what ever that might be, whether it is a particular project, body of work, even relationship, being helped and guided by our own repetitive patterns, by spirit allies and guardians.
The wheel continues to be our guide, through adulthood to the artisan and the thespian, creating and acting from that place of creativity, parenting those qualities into being. Knowing and maturing our purpose, becoming the sovereign of our own magestic garden, stepping into the responsibility needed for the task set out to us and those we must serve, accepting the humility of our own sacred fool, that we might relinquish the hold that our ego has over us, trusting in a power greater than ourselves, aspiring to be the elder of our own making, finally standing, staff in hand with our own wise elder. Surrendered to the acceptance of who we are, knowing ourselves, and honoring our ego as the hands of the soul. We step into each of these gateways, gathering the tools, resourcing ourselves, accepting and surrendering to who we are and where our soul must dwell at this time.

Exploring our purpose means the acceptance of our life experience, unraveling some of its life long stories and what we have made them to mean. Our purpose is born through us and the challenges we meet along the way are divinely there to sculpt us and shape us into who we are and what we are here to offer, yet how we view our own stories might need to make way for something entirely new, even more revealing and much more inline with our potential.

Middle Earth Medicine takes us on nine stages of soul work, integrating soul through personal development, soul-retrieval, creativity and ecstatic dance.

This particular medicine wheel not only supports your personal growth, but offers deeply healing experiences and meditations to open the heart and re-member a broken innocence. We learn to use the tools that can physically put us in touch with our purpose on this planet, guides that will support us on the journey and the very particular archetypal quality we need to embrace. We journey with each of the archetypes and their dwelling places, time of life, tools and resources, to establish the current position of soul and purpose.

Without careful observance and enquiry into knowing where we are in the cycle of our souls offering, it is almost impossible to know what stage we are at and what we need to embody before we can fully move on to the next stage. We can do this with the support of our community, listening to their experiences and learning and growing together. Often we can find ourselves trying to move on too quickly to the next stage before fully engaging with the last, thus meeting with the same challenges over and over again without fulfillment. We learn, one step at a time, patiently unfolding what is truly intended for us.

During this syllabus, Caroline will guide you through the wheel, using movement meditations, outdoor work, self reflection, sharing and creativity. She will share her own story of the Wheels discovery and the maps that have led to the Middle Earth Medicine path. No matter what your experience, no matter what your age or position in life, this Medicine Wheel may be able to support you on a journey of discovery.

In applying for this training, you will need to have the experience of a movement practice, for a minimum of two years, engaging with topics such as embodiment, repetition and journeying. As an apprentice to the Leadership path, you will need to have an understanding of the Middle Earth Medicine Wheel. The syllabus is on the web page here https://middleearthmedicine.com/middle-earth-syllabus/

If interested in taking part in our training, please work with the training syllabus and courses  https://middleearthmedicine.com/middle-earth-syllabus/  Pre-requisites for the training modules are The Oracle Of Medicine, Mandorla Intensive and the Vision Walk.

Those accepted onto the training and during its process will be expected to:

• attend 3 intensive workshops which can be Meeting The Wild, Oracle of Medicine, Oracle of Shapeshifter, and Oracle of Yin as assistant apprentices. Here you will work within the field, developing your own skills and be given tasks to enhance your experience.
• complete tasks and projects including creativity and written work, in relation to the Medicine Wheel over two years
• attend a teacher trainee module of 9 days held by qualified space holders and a further 5 day module to recap and share experience
• be expected to work as individuals and also work in collaboration with others on the course.
• take a minimum of 6 supervision sessions per year with Caroline or other qualified teachers during the apprenticeship and in setting up of their own work
• keep up with supervision during offerings/teachings with qualified supervisor.

Every apprentice will be treated as an individual with their own needs and requirements in preparation for holding their own work. It will be advised that apprentices continue with ongoing study with Middle Earth Medicine taking part in regular workshops and assistant roles. There will be opportunities to train to teach the work of the Mandorla constellations in due course.

To be on the mailing list specifically for apprenticeship please send a paragraph about yourself, the work you have already completed and why you might be interested in a training program to moc.liamgnull@tnemevomniymehcla

I look forward to hearing from you and receiving you into further study with me. Application form... ‘Middle Earth Medicine Ways’ APP space holder  Once applied for, we will begin a conversation to explore with you, your personal needs on this path.

There are a maximum of 16 available places on this training. If you require a place please send your application as soon as possible with your application fee of £99. This fee includes one skype session.

Costs and fees. Application fee £99. (non refundable)  Cost of Space Holder 1st module 9 days - £1,800.  2nd Module £900.  Mentoring: £55 per session. Accommodation and food is not included in the training prices. Please see 'Little Earth' at Earth Spirit Center accommodation prices, there are various options. Accom list on application.

When attending the three intensive courses as apprentices/assistants the cost is 40% of the course fee.

The next Space Holder Modules begin in September 2019.

Booking Form: ‘Middle Earth Medicine Ways’ APP space holder pdf

What do I get if I complete the Middle Earth Medicine Space Holder Process?

If you complete all requirements of the Space Holder modules, you will be listed as a Space Holder of Middle Earth Medicine, be included on our website and members calendar and supported to hold your own work.  You will have access to regular webinars and meetings to support your practice and offerings and be able to attend space holder retreats yearly.

You will be expected to have your own insurance and hold a first aid certificate to be a member.

See this page for what is required during the space holder training.....  

Application Fee: £99  (non-refundable)

Costs of these gatherings:   1st gathering £1,800 (accommodation separate)

2nd gathering £900  (accommodation separate)

Assistant places on intensives: 40% of full cost.

Mentoring: £55 per session.

Cost of accommodation: EARTHSPIRIT PRICE LIST ACCOM 2019

Applications to EMAIL Application form here..1A‘Middle Earth Medicine Ways’ SPACE HOLDER APPL