Imaginal Trackers Program

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Imaginal Trackers Program
The Imaginal Trackers Program is being redeveloped. These course details are for general information only and may change somewhat. Please check back for the updated information.
World Soul 5 Day Retreat: Art, Nature and Wonder World soul is an art and healing residential retreat, an opportunity for personal creative immersion in a serene natural location. It is a multicultural exploration of our deep relationship and belonging to the Earth and all of her inhabitants. The field of eco-psychology will be the primary philosophical structure used to track our understanding of the ecological dimensions of the human personality. Eco-psychology embraces many of the world's ancient traditions including Native American, Celtic and medieval mysticism of Hildegarde of Bingen, as well as recent research in biology and cognitive psychology. Drawing from this deep and rich wellspring, coupled with direct experience in nature, we will address issues related to our sense of self, consciousness and expanding our senses through alignment with our animal teachers. Tracking skills include: Ways of seeing – sacred dimensions of the senses and perception Mythic and poetic forms of consciousness Academic objectives include: Understanding the role of art, imagination and perception in an ecologically directed therapy Finding pathways to authentic connection to our inner and outer nature Discovering the ways we are shaped by, and interact with, the biosphere
Sunday, 5 to 9 pm; Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, Watch for new dates. Cost: $1225 for shared accomodation or $1325 for private room (includes materials, meals, snacks and unlimited studio time) Facilitator: Straja Linder King Location: River Rock Studio (www.riverrockstudio.com)
Animal Assisted Healing and the Expressive Arts as Therapy An original and unique program of study and training that combines the wisdom and compassion of animals (equine and canine) with the expressive arts, for health and wellness. Learning takes place in the company of Tangus, an international therapy Shiloh Shepherd, and numerous horses from the Eagle Feather Ranch. Tracking skills include: Understanding the non-verbal language of animals Aligning with the wisdom of the body Art as a form of communion Academic objectives include: Methods for integrating animals with expressive arts Understanding the dynamics of animals in relationship to therapy Understanding animal behavior and sacred significance across cultures
March 15 to 19, 2010, 9 am to 5 pm daily. Cost: $595 includes all materials 5 Continuing Education credits Click here to see tributes to Tangus Click here for more information on animal assisted therapy
*Studio Sequence 1: Art Fundamentals* (Introductory Course) Enjoy a hands-on introduction to a wide variety of art materials and expressive possibilities. Enhance your skills in the arts within a joyful non-judgmental atmosphere. Learn about your own “art history”, discover your unique visual language and delve into the ancient knowledge and spiritual wisdom of the arts through the ages and across cultures. Tracking skills include: Sacred listening Non-verbal tool development Sacred dimensions of creative play Academic objectives include: Working knowledge of basic art materials and processes Understanding the influence of art history (personal and cultural) on art as therapy Discovering your unique visual language
TBA, 9 am to 5 pm daily Watch for new dates. Cost: $595 includes all materials Facilitator: Straja Linder King
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