We are delighted to welcome our old friend, Nick Price, to Yavanna. Nick will be a workshop in the Spring of 2008. Nick has been leading group work since 1993, including many workshops at Cortijo Romero and Skyros. He trained for 5 years with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross on life/death transitions, has worked extensively with many leaders in the field of men’s development and is a Biodynamics body/psychotherapist. His style is warm and invigorating, using a wide variety of methods. Singing, chanting, and the voice has always been a vital aspect of his work. Nick brings his warmth, humour and musical talents to Yavanna.

Bringing Your Dreams To Life    Not scheduled at present.

"The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don't go back to sleep. You must ask for what you really want."  Jalalu'l-Din Rumi

This is a workshop for both men and women. Day and night our dreams are telling us what we really want, but it takes courage to believe that they can ever see the light of day. It’s much easier to dismiss them as “impossible”. A powerful old story "The Firebird" will be drummed up through the week, to help you re-commit to these longings, body and soul. Individual dreams of the night will also weave their powerful magic into the group. In response to the needs of the participants, various techniques will be used (sharing, bodywork, breathwork, voice, stillness, movement) to encourage you to release fears, blockages and old patterns so that you can feel reinvigorated by the joys of bringing your dreams back to life. We will be both indoors and make use of the surrounding landscapes.

Men's Workshop    Not scheduled at present.
 

This is a rare chance to share life issues and feelings with fellow men. Men, in their capacities as sons, fathers, partners and career men are often acutely isolated with their feelings, and this is a chance to re-engage with qualities usually associated with the "feminine". Here you can share together the ups and downs of your own histories. You can be as incoherent and confused as you like, with no need to put a brave face on things. The workshop is a rich, inspired event, full of colour, laughter and song, born out of the dynamics of fellowship and trust which we build together. There is a unique form of intimacy that happens between men, and in it we will find ways to heal, empower and celebrate ourselves. Methods are fluid and grow out of the group dynamic, but they will include body relaxation and re-vitalisation, meditation, story-telling, drumming, poetry, dance, singing, breath work, clay work, visualisation, shared sacred and quiet time for integration. We will be both indoors and make use of the surrounding landscapes.

Are there any other courses, activities or workshops you would like to see? Comments please!

Costs
Availability and course costs are detailed here.