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Charlene Crough is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner, specializing in aromatherapy massage, reflexology, and energy healing. She is a talented intuitive tarot reader, professional psychic, and is the Organizer of Firedance Drum Circle and Festival. Charlene has been studying astrology, tarot, holistic healing, and the esoteric arts since she was a young girl. She believes that intuition and synchronicity are our most valuable teachers, if one is only willing to "listen."
Body Pendulum:
Learn how to use your body for divination, magik, and emotional healing. We will
learn to tap into our bodies’ innate sensitivity to our environments,
and learn to use these skills in everyday life. Many of us don’t trust
our intuition, and body pendulum is an active skill that can be used anywhere,
anytime. Our bodies hold cellular memories of our childhoods, when our instincts
are primal and necessary for our very survival. The emotions of fear, anger,
sadness, happiness, safety and love are recognized in our bodies by the way
we feel. Often we are taught to ignore those feelings, and it confuses us as
we grow older. These skills can help you to trust your own instincts, by learning
how our emotions affect us physically and work with them. Come and learn to “Listen.”
Cora Flora is a blossoming musical goddess with roots in southern Ontario. She lives a passionate spiritual path, and loves to share the healing and inspiration she finds with Music. She presently has three albums of original songs and is in the process of recording her newest album, which will be released within our present moon cycle. After Spirits Fest, she is embarking on a musical journey across Canada and beyond! :)
Nature Spirit Music: Harmonizing with Mother
Earth:
Learning to listen deeply, feeling the energy of nature
spirits, and allowing this energy to flow out of me through music is
one of my favourite
things to do. When I'm in nature I feel a sense of peace, tranquility,
and connection with the divine that is very sacred to me. I'm now feeling
called to share this experience with others, so that together we can
listen, feel, and share the wisdom and music of the nature spirits. This
workshop must be outdoors, preferably in a sacred space of nature. We'll
go on a journey together including meditation, sounding, and
flowing with the energy of nature spirit music as it flows through
us. All that is necessary to participate is an open heart, respect
for nature, and a willingness to allow sound to flow through you ~
through your voice, your rhythm, or gentle instruments like bells or
chimes.
Our beautiful, healing, and generous friends in nature have so much
to offer us. Let's harmonize with them and share their messages with
the world. The possibility for magic is amazing and I'm excited to
discover what we co-create! :)
Songwriters of the Universe: Exploring Music & Manifestation:
"
We have entered the place where everything is Music." ~ Rumi. This
is a path that has been simmering in my soul for years now. I believe
wholeheartly in the power of Music, and believe
that it is
beyond healing, soothing, and energizing. Music can lift the veil to
worlds of feeling and inspiration beyond and within this physical one.
The imagined limitations can be re-imagined, and we can literally sing
into existence what we wish to co-create. Are you interested in tapping
into the magical & mystical powers
of Music? Do you listen to lyrics consciously, and feel the emotions
of Music deeply? If so, I'd love to meet up with you (a group of enthusiasts
will be amazing) to discuss, explore, and share what we've learned
about the creative nature of Music. I have a lot to share, based on
what I've read, written, listened to, sung, and intuited. In this workshop,
I will share my understanding which includes using songwriting as a
manifestation tool. There is so much uplifting and
joyful possibility in working with the Spirit of Music. " Sound
is the source of all manifestation. The knower of the mystery of sound
knows the mystery of the whole universe."
~ Hazrat Inayat Khan
Soul Singing: Discovering the Healing Power
of Your Own Voice:
"
When hearts listen, angels sing." ~ Debbie Wagoner. I
love exploring the amazing power of sounding and singing to open our
throat chakra, release fears of expressing our Truths, and harmonize
from the heart. Based on your participation we will co-create a workshop
that fits everyone's intention. My path with singing has been from the
heart, as singing has always been an expression of love, a way to release
and understand emotions,
and more recently, a way of opening to intuitive messages. If you have
been drawn to this, maybe we have something to share with eachother.
This workshop involves sounding, movement, and the awesome pleasure
of singing in unity. "
In virtually every culture throughout history, human beings have used
toning, chanting, and singing to praise their creator and to heal their
bodies and spirits... When we give expression to the voice within,
it emerges from the place deep inside that is at one with the great
mystery. Inspiration is a word that describes both the intake of breath
and receptivity to the Muse. When we truly touch that place within,
we may become inspired to release that breath in words, tone, chant,
or song." ~ Joy Gardner-Gordon
Charlene Crough founded Firedance Drum Circle in 2005 in Toronto, we are a unique circle of drummers, musicians, dancers, artists, and earth centered individuals who honor our connection to Spirit in our music, magik, and events. Firedance has grown from a small handful of friends to a large community spanning all across Ontario. We perform and host workshops at summer festivals, various community events, and host opens jams throughout the year at various locations in Toronto. Firedance will be presenting the Earth Night Elemental Tribute with drums and chants. Please join into our drumming workshop if you would like to participate!
Intro to Freestyle Drumming with Charlene
Crough and Firedance Drum Circle :
This is a beginner's workshop to introduce common rhythms played at
drum circles, open jams, and festival fires. Freestyle jams are chaotic
at times, and difficult to jump into, and we will focus on finding
your voice in the circle. We will also cover drumming for pagan chants,
drumming for rituals, trance, and meditation and drumming as a path
of the Spirit.
John "Corvus" Huculiak is an Romani Wayfarer, who is part of the Earth-based Spirituality movement in the Greater Toronto area. An adept in several fields of Divinatory Arts and Indigenous Spiritualities and wearing many hats – Legal Wedding & Ritual Officiant, Divination Practitioner/Omnimancer, Spiritual Care Visitor; John is currently delving into the mysteries of Fatherhood. John hopes to continue assisting others from all walks of Life in their own spiritual endeavours and is greatly honoured to be returning to the Spirits of the Earth Festival; a “realm” where his many of his “Family” dwell. EMAIL
Awareness Seminar 1&2:
Part One is "Beginning
Steps" which will include a walking meditation, breathing and such;
with the six "Awareness
Stations" around
the site that people can do at their leisure; Part Two is "Revelations")
is a follow-up to Part One exercises.
Meditative Tea Ceremony:
Looking to re-energize from
a morning of workshops (or recovering from the night before) or wanting
to digest
what you have experienced at the Spirits of the Earth festival so far?
Have a cup of tea, embrace the space, re-energize and prepare for the
evening. There will be some movement, so bring something to recline
on.
Community Ritual: Latcho Drom
Rota Baksheesh
We
come from different faiths & lifestyles, live in different
places, and have different “faces” which we travel with;
but for a time, we gather and make this place our meeting grounds,
our living space – our encampment & Kumpania. Let us celebrate
this fact – together. Bring your intentions, your voice and your
community spirit and we WILL celebrate!
Kellianna is an American pagan artist internationally performing song and chant inspired by myth, magic, sacred places and ancient times. With guitar and vocals she brings to life the stories and sagas of the Gods and Goddesses. With Native American frame drum and chant she honors the Earth and the Ancestors via primal drumming and powerful vocals. She is a certified teacher of SpiritSong, a powerful tool for freeing your voice, for accessing the authentic sound that is you, and for entering into Spirit. Kellianna was trained by Shawna Carol in facilitating this unique approach to spiritual growth. Kellianna facilitates chant circles at festivals and shops all over the states She is a collector of chants and takes great joy in sharing these chants in her circles. She is experienced in the art of ritual chant, and uses the song to move energy, to celebrate the ancient mysteries, and to strengthen intention.
Elemental Chant Workshop with Kellianna:
Join international performer Kellianna in a circle of song dedicated
to moving energy and manifesting intention. Song and chant are powerful
tools for raising and directing energy. In this workshop Kellianna
will help to guide the group with Elemental and Seasonal chants, and
chants to God and Goddess. By joining our voices together in circle,
we can raise pure, joyful and powerful energy and focus that energy
for the purpose of manifesting our intentions. By understanding the
properties of the elements, we can work with Water chants to help clear
away blocks, Fire to transform thought into action, Earth to ground
and anchor, Air to move energy and intention, and Spirit to celebrate
and revel. Come and experience this ritual of song where many voices
become One voice and all things are possible....
Spirit Song: Freeing the Voice, Sounding the
Spirit
Music, song and sound have been used by countless cultures as extraordinarily
effective vehicles for healing, communal bonding, and spiritual awakening.
Author, composer, singer and sound-healer Shawna Carol has emerged
as a leading figure in the contemporary revitalization of the art of
sacred song as a transformative tool. She has developed “SpiritSong,” a
unique approach to singing and toning based on a method of “singing
without words;” a powerful technique that permits us to reconnect
to the most primal form of singing. SpiritSong uses the voice to sound
what you are feeling in the moment and this unlocks your power and
unique beauty.
The Way of Song is based on the premise that singing has two primary purposes: first, to release any disease we are carrying, and second to connect us with the Creative Source. In a sacred song circle we will create a community in song as we practice loving witness of ourselves and one another. The act of being witness to someone’s song is s a great honor. It is a sacred trust. It is a practice of a very special kind of loving, to empower someone to be freely themselves in the moment. As we witness one another a communion of healing and unity is created. Our hearts truly open to each other as we embrace each other’s song.
Kimi has been studying the uses of essential oils for over 9 years. She enjoys sharing the wonderful benefits of essential oils with everyone in workshops as well as with products through Gypsy Scents.
Chakra Balancing: Wednesday
Have you heard the buzz word on chakras? Find out what chakras are
and how ro connect with them. Learn where they are, and how they
show themselves in our lives. What parts of the body are reflected
with which chakra, and how we react emotionally in relation to our
chakras
Chakra Balancing: Thursday
Open up to each chakra using the power of colour and meditation. Each
chakra will be given its due, and learn how to find each one. Connect
with how your body and mind reflect the state of your chakra, and learn
how to balance them.
Chakra Balancing: Friday
Connect with each chakra using aromatherapy and crystals, combined
with the ways learned on Wednesday and Thursday. Learn how to manage
the care of your chakras on a daily basis. Discover the many ways we
can use to focus and balance our chakras.
Chakra Balancing: Saturday
Balance and connect with your chakras using all the methods previously
used. Learn about the chakras that reside outside our body, and how
to connect with them as part of your chakra therapy. More advanced
learning using aromatherapy practices will be covered.
This is Kristin’s first visit to Spirits Fest and she is very excited to be here! Kristin Dawn is a local London musician, born of the Celts and Highlanders of Scotland, with her feet deeply mired in Spiritual teachings of any kind, and her head lost in the melodies of the world. Kristin has been singing for over 20 year, and involved in the Spiritual community for 15 years. Kristin has currently begun to write and record celtic/new age songs, chants, and lyrical rituals - similar to what is heard in her Chakra courses offered here at Spirits Fest this year - for her first cd release to happen in early 2013.
Chakra Voice: Cleansing your Centers through Music and
Voice
Ever wonder why some sounds, and tones just make you feel good down
to your core? While some noises just make your skin crawl? Want to
begin to clean out your chakras, begin fresh, start the healing process
of your body and soul without spending lots of money or having lots
of equipment? Then you’ll want to think about this course…
In this course we will learn about the basic relationship between sound,
vibrations, color, and your chakras. Start to clear out the sludge
from your spiritual centres, deal with the issues and emotions locked
in them and move on to a healthier more balanced life – all with
the use of our own voices and a guided meditation.
Chakra Voice: Energizing Your Centres for Physical Change
In the follow-up
course to Chakra: Cleansing your centres, we will cover what to do,
now that your working with a clean slate, or at least
a cleaner one. Through an ecstatic guided chant/ritual that utilizes
all the ideas learned in the first course. We will re-energize your
centers properly to improve your ability to ground yourself better,
experience a more centered state of emotional well-being, and improve
your connection to Mother Gaia, and the Divine.
Coming Soon!
Open Mic with Mike!
Join Mike and friends on the Main Stage at the Muses
theatre to play, perform or just have some fun feeling like a rockstar
plugged in to the sound system! Bring your instruments and singing
voice to the Main stage for an impromptu good time!
As an instigator of fun & merriment, Soolah Hoops brings joy and a sense of play to the community through her love of sharing her hoops with everyone. Soolah is Hoop & Fire Dance Performer as well as a Hoop Dance Instructor and facilitates classes and hoop meditation workshops around the country. Hoolah hoops officially entered her life in 2007 with a beautiful group of friends as she shared Reiki by using a hoop as a healing tool. After putting the hoop down for a year she picked it back up in hopes of working with fire in 2008. She began fire dancing in 2009 and Soolah has performed at many festivals and events bringing the love and art of fire to the public. Soolah performs with a fire hoop, staff, poi, orb, swords and umbrella. You can check out her website!
Hoop Trance Dance Meditation:
"
We come spinning out of the stars, scattering nothingness, the stars
form a circle and in the center we dance." ~ Rumi
Through the use of the Sacred Hoop Sue Kemp, of Soolah Hoops, will
present the flow of Hoop Trance Dance Meditation. Energy work, meditation
and movement are the basis of this workshop. Learn basic body hooping
to work your core as well as awaken the Inner Child Self. If you are
an energy worker or healer the hoop can be used as not only a self-healing
tool but also a universal healing medium channeling the energy through
the hoop as you spin. If you have trouble with a daily mediation practice
hooping can assist in creating a positive movement meditation flow.
Adult sized Hula Hoops will be provided if you do not have one. Please wear comfortable clothing for this workshop. Be sure to bring water to stay hydrated for this class. No experience is necessary just an open mind and a willingness to learn.
Family Fun Hoop & Drum Jam:
"And I say the sacred hoop of my people was one
of the many hoops that made one circle, wide as daylight and as starlight,
and in the center grew one mighty flowering tree to shelter all the
children of one mother and one father." ~ Black Elk
It's time to play!! Soolah Hoops will be sharing her
hula hoops in a fun family oriented hoop jam. To the sounds of drumming
and with
the essence of play we will connect in love, laughter and through the
hoop. Hula hoops of all sizes and colors will be available to play
with. If you don't hoop, then bring a drum or musical instrument if
you have one and play for those who are hooping. Children of all ages
are encouraged to join in on the fun!
Please wear comfortable clothing for this workshop. Be sure to bring
water to stay hydrated for this class. No experience is necessary just
an open mind and a willingness to play. Drummers are highly encouraged
to come and create a free form jam session!
Fox and Tameika have been practicing together for 16 years. They are the founders and coordinators of Spirits of the Earth Festival, Founders of the “Mhorag” Coven founded in 1999, and a public face in the mystical community. Appearing in numerous media spots including newspapers, magazines, Radio shows, and Podcasts. Tameika & Fox strive to bring the local pagan community together to create unity, within peace and harmony. Tameika and Fox have made it a priority to include activity into their everyday lives. With years of experiences behind them involving both fitness, and nutrition, we are ready to help the community realize that it is easy to incorporate fun activity on a daily basis, to create a more balanced, happier YOU!
Cleansing & Blessing Ceremony
Ritual Body Art
The term "Mehandi" is the Indian word for Henna,
and it is also the term used to describe the art of applying henna. Mehandi
is used to create temporary tattoos mainly to the hands and feet of a
woman. It is also used for dying hair and to color nails. Traditionally
it was used for its medicinal qualities. Henna is made from an herb which
is known by the same name. People have used henna in ritual skin painting
for years. The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra is supposed to have used henna
to color her hair. Today many popular Hollywood stars like Madonna and
Demy Moore use it. Come on out, as we place ritualistic designs on different
parts of the body whether it is the arm, the wrist or around the navel
in celebration of our spirituality and oneness!
Tovah is a healer. She feels that we can heal in many ways, not just what we can see or touch. In order to heal the body, we must heal the mind. Sometimes that means connection with someone emotionally, and sometimes it means fitness, and connecting with oneself. Join me in my workshops to find a deeper connection with yourself, and unlock the potential for healing!
Couples Massage: Connecting with the Physical Body
In this workshop we will delve into the world of touch, and what it
means to touch your partner. You will learn how to provide a relaxing
and sensual massage for your partner, one that can easily translate
to the bedroom. You are only limited to your imagination! Please bring
a towel to lie on, oil, an extra pillow or rolled towel, and clothing
that exposes your back. This workshop is 18+.
Couple Massage: Connecting with Energy
In this workshop we will delve into the world of energy, and what it
means to combine it with touch. You will learn how to sense energy,
and how to use tools like energy pulling and massage to bring pleasure
to your partner. Please bring a yoga mat to lie on, oil, an extra
pillow or rolled towel, and clothing that exposes your back. This
workshop is 18+.
Poi: Adding movement to your spinning
So you know how to spin basic patterns, but now you are stuck standing
in one place. Would you like to be able to add movement to your spinning?
Well you’re in luck! This workshop will teach you about places
of movement, and how to easily change direction with your poi, allowing
you the freedom to move in a full circle! But please, bring your
own poi. (Try putting a tennis ball in a long sock)
Hoop Spinning: Isolations
Are you ready to take your hooping to the next level? Come learn how
to do isolations! This style was made popular by such people as Baxter
and Brekken (Look them up! They are amazing!). You will learn the
movements necessary to make the hoop appear to float. Please bring
a small and a large children’s hoop with you. The lighter,
the better! This could change the way you hoop dance!
Witchdoctor Utu is the founder of the Niagara Voodoo Shrine and the Dragon Ritual Drummers, and most recently became co-author of the 13 Mountain Mystery Brews: The Elixirs. The Niagara based temple has carried on and shared the Carolinian forest magik akin to the freedom seeking slaves that made the pilgrimage to Niagara, via the Underground Railroad led by Harriet Tubman. The Niagara Voodoo Shrine has traveled across international borders to share and bring awareness to the North American Voodoo traditions, with New Orleans at the epicenter. As the founder of the Niagara Voodoo Shrine, Witchdoctor Utu has been traveling and working for over a decade to help keep intact many branches of the North American Voodoo traditions, and to share them too. He is a member of the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple and a writer and staff for "Hoodoo & Conjure Quarterly Magazine" . Email | MySpace
Voodoo Workshop:
Utu will lead a discussion on what exactly voodoo is and
what it consists of with in its foundations and fabric, and how to fit
it into your pagan practice. This will also be the time that some of
the drum rhythms will be shown and discussed, as well as accoutrements
and tools and their uses.
