An Offering to Mother Earth

The Open Space

– a ritual of celebration and gratitude -

Are you looking to deepen your connection with Mother Earth &amp; with Elements, Water, Air, Fire, Spirit &amp; Earth?Come and join Donna and Frankie for a heartfelt tribute to Mother Earth.-= Cacao Ceremony, Despacho Offering, Shamanic Soul Meditation &amp; Sound Journey =-In this time, during the month of August, it’s known as a month-long celebration for Mother Earth. Known as the “Offering to Earth”, this offering is a form of mandala, and is made with gratitude for the gifts we have received and the seeding of the prayers for the new cycle to come.  Also, for Mother Earth to rest and rejuvenate, a time where all farming stops and the soil is left to rest and renew.Donna will open and close our time together as we move around the Andean Cross - the Medicine Wheel, in sacred ceremony with the medicine of Mama Cacao and a Pachamama despacho offering.-= Cacao Ceremony =-Cacao ceremonies have been around for thousands of years, originating all the way back to Mayan and Aztec traditions in Central and South America.  Used for spiritual, medicinal, and ceremonial purposes for inner awakening and creative guidance.  Cacao is known for gently balancing both feminine and masculine energies. The feminine energies allow you to receive inspirations and the Masculine energies allow you to act on it.The medicine of Cacao invites us to open our hearts and explore our inner world for healing, integration, and creativity, to experience new insights, and to bring more joy gratitude into our life.Mama Cacao reminds us of all the infinite beauty that dwells within.-= Despacho Offering =-Despacho describes the Andean ceremonial practice of making offerings to the Mountains (Apus), Mother Earth (Pachamama), and other spirits of nature in reciprocity (divine exchange), reverence and giving thanks.A despacho is an act of love and celebration - a way of giving something back in return for everything we have received, and it reminds us of the connections we share with all beings, spirts, elements and sacred places.  During our despacho offering, Donna will guide us through the journey of the despacho with its symbolic significance: elements, weather, clouds around mountains, rainbows, the four directions, lakes, rivers, fruits of our labours, earth, stars, seeds, grains, beans, leaves, nuts, sweet things, and flowers.  Every item represents a part of the Andean cosmology which effects the totality of energy throughout the universe.The offering is gifted to Pachamama, our Apus (mountains), our Allies, Guardians and Guides in the spirit of Ayni – reciprocity, as we give, so we receive.-= Soul Journey =-Frankie will take you on a guided Shamanic Soul Journey, (which is similar to a guided meditation). The journey will take us through the elements, with a focus on Mother Earth Pachamama it will weave in celebration, gratitude, and connection with our Mother Earth. Frankie will also be using his Tibetan Bowls &amp; other sounds in a beautiful healing sound Journey. -= About the facilitators =-Donna - @yoga_with_donnaDonna is a Cacao Ceremonialist and Yoga Teacher, who has been teaching yoga for over 10 years. Her specialties are: • Tripsichore Vinyasa Yoga: an evenly metered flow of movement, breath and thought. The synchronizing of breath with yoga movement results in an uninfected state of being • Restorative Yoga: uses props to support the body in positions of comfort and ease to facilitate deep relaxation and health.Frankie is a multi-certified practitioner with specialties in: • Breathwork, Hypnotherapist, Time-Line Therapist • Reiki Grand Master • Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner • Meditation &amp; Soul Journey Facilitator &amp; Guide • Founder of BreathworkMeditations.orgAnd has completed both Yoga &amp; Qi Gong 200hr Trainings.You can reach Frankie at: <a href="https://shamanicsoul.space" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.ShamanicSoul.Space</a>-= Evening Flow =-6:15pm - Arrive and settle in6:30pm - Event starts8:30pm - Event concludes-= Tickets =-Tickets: $44 + booking fee+ Provided seating is mostly on floor cushions (some chairs available for those with difficulty sitting on the floor).* Limited Space so please book early to avoid disappointment.-= Location =-Held @ The Open Space11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are currently unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we&#x27;re able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

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