I hope you've been having a fulfilling month! It's so important to take the time to sit back to pause and enjoy the fruits of your life rather than stay on the treadmill from one goal to another. The Full Moon offers us a global 'sacred timing'... to celebrate you no matter how much you've achieved. Perchance you've accomplished a major project or you may have given some serious thought or perhaps emotionally cleansed or allowed yourself some much needed rest. Whatever it is... it's perfect just as it is. Regarding our lunar event... every aspect will have an element of self love...including an activity with positive affirmations with a fractal-art slideshow (for the heart realm). We'll get to do a little journal writing (for the mental realm)... using the 'astrological archetype' for the month as a metaphor to connect personally to various personality traits and to see how we might relate... with group shares. Then we'll experience a guided meditation (for the spiritual realm) with a little toning/chanting. And finally we'll get to explore fun shamanic dance (for the physical realm). See full 'Schedule' below for more details. This is a time to integrate all aspects into your being (heart mind soul body)... to fully embody it all into wholeness... as you enter the space between heaven and earth (the shamanic zone). It is fun and nourishing! ....... What a joy to share this sacred ceremony live and with our beloved community. Come and be a part of a transformational journey where you will be imbued with positive life force energyto carry you into your new lunar month! + + + + + + * * * CEREMONIAL 'RETREAT' SCHEDULE * * * INTRODUCTION: Sahara welcomes everyone. ~ Then everyone shares their 'intention' for what they wish to experience... then light their candle. ~ Smudge with incense and lighter with short prayer (to cleanse your body and space). HOT DRINK BLESSING: Cacao or Peppermint Rose etc. This is 'intention' is to open up our hearts through sacred plant medicine with the motive to feel 'love within' and as a community. HEART: We'll read a few times 'Positive Affirmations' with a 'Fractal Art' slide-show set to relaxing music. MIND: Celebrate the Full Moon by learning about the astrological archetype. Everyone can write notes on how they relate to the basic qualities in their journal. Then we'll have the opportunity to write briefly in ones journal (to a few questions) on celebrating the past celestial month while reviewing aspects of ones life. INTIMACY: Afterwards we'll go into small groups and then into pairs via 'Breakout Rooms'. Keeping your video camera is requested to be more connected. We'll get the chance to share our written answers with others. SPIRITUAL: With the spiritual realm we'll explore a variety of meditative practices that will be brief, such as: breathwork, toning (aka singing vowels/tones), chakra balancing, Taoist smile, and de-stress eye exercise. MEDITATION: Then we'll have the opportunity to fully unwind as we enter a relaxed shamanic state from the above exercises moving into a deep 'Guided Meditation' to mystical music. We may even explore various themes (ie: a 'Goddess' that represents the monthly archetype etc). BODY: Coming out of the first part of our meditation we'll gently move into our bodies by doing a guided short relaxation 'self-massage' over our clothing. DANCE: We'll finally get to rejoice our lives with a 'Dance Celebration' to some beautiful magical music! The dancing will be to five-rhythms (ie: Flowing Staccato Chaos Lyrical Stillness). These are optional to have as a goal but free-style is totally OK. COMPLETION: Everyone will have the opportunity to share via the 'Chat Box' (and a few via video/audio) their overall experience that they valued from the retreat as well as have the opportunity to share appreciation towards our community. CLOSING CEREMONY: Prayer, comments from Priestess Sahara. . . . ADDITIONAL DETAILS: These monthly gatherings are on the Full Moon (date varies each month). In this Online 'Virtual' Gathering (computer/phone ~ you will need Zoom.us to meet virtually). The events are approximately 2-hours in length (or a bit longer with Divine timing ) No dance experience necessary (move however it feels comfortable for your body) No astrology experience necessary. . . . "Sahara does a masterful job of weaving together a beautiful sacred journey consisting of a variety of elements and experiences which I found deeply rich and nourishing." ~ Zanzara Hazen "You're a Godwink sent to my prayers! Your session has restored me, I feel invigorated!" ~ Peace and blessings Lori "What a great job Sahara Exodus does in putting this together. I love the positive affirmations/fractal art, with music. Dancing wonderful." ~ June Cravenn URL: YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/1622534-2?pid=1208 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm