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Mandalas: A Centering Practice |
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August 16-18, 2013:: Retreat Weekend |
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Kathleen Grittner |
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The
Sanskrit word Mandala, broadly translated, means circle or sacred circle. |
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Circles
are found in all of nature and the cycles of life. They symbolize
continuation, |
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wholeness
and the interconnectedness of all things. |
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Mandala
making is a meditative art form, a
centering practice. A way to connect with |
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the fundamental pattern of order, the web of life that sustains us all. It is a way to |
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create space for and allow your inner wisdom to arise in support of your life journey. |
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Various approaches to creating mandalas will be introduced as well as a choice
of art materials; including colored |
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pencils, and an assortment of paints and pastels. By creating your own
mandalas you will deepen your personal |
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experience
of this centering practice and leave with ways to develop your own approach
to using the mandala as a |
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means
of self-expression and exploration. No prior art experience is required. |
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“Everything belongs in the circle where we are all one, all
connected. The circle teaches us to see the bigger picture. It is always moving
and evolving.” |
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Space for 6
Elena Avila |
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Retreat: $200/$275 with
2-nights lodging. See: LODGING for information. |
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To reserve your space in
this workshop contact Kathleen@fullcircleretreat.com |
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To confirm your
reservation and hold your space, mail this form Registration Form along with your payment. |
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See Registration Information for our policies. Please
read our cancellation policy. |
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About Lodging and Meals: LODGING |
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Art Materials are provided. Bring your own if you like. A journal is also
recommended for this workshop. |
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~ This Retreat may also be
coordinated “by request” for your group. Please Contact Us
for more information ~ |
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Kathleen Grittner, M.A. proprietress of Full Circle Retreat, where surrounded by the |
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beauty and energy of nature, invites you to experience your own inherent creativity. In this |
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relaxing environment free from judgment, competition or the pressure to produce certain |
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results,
Kathleen shares processes that inspire intuition and imagination to come out
and |
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play. She encourages you to approach art making in the spirit of beginners curiosity and |
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to notice what
arises from your inner teacher. Drawing upon various contemplative |
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practices, she teaches methods that facilitate self-knowing and your own healing capacity. |
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Primarily
focusing on imagery as a meditative conduit, music, movement, writing and
traditional meditation practices |
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are integrated
into the retreat and workshop experiences that she guides. |
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Kathleen
earned a masters degree in art therapy after studying studio arts,
philosophy, literature, world religions |
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and psychology
at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee. She continues a life-long exploration of
the art forms, |
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teachings, research and spiritual
practices that bring more clarity, peace, compassion and joy to our everyday
lives. |
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In 2003,
Kathleen opened her rural home, Full Circle Retreat to those who have the
desire to be in nature, create in |
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community,
cultivate authentic expression of themselves, learn from each another and to
live wholeheartedly. |
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Kathleen is a SoulCollage® facilitator and student of the Enneagram with particular interest in where imagery, |
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neuroscience, and
spiritual practice intersect. She recently completed the Full Circle Enneagram
Training and |
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Certificate Program. More about SoulCollage® at: www.soulcollage.com/kathleen-grittner |
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