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10 years ago

Sustainability- Resilience Weekend

Are you interested in sustainability? Do you want to know if is possible to live off grid? Do you think that is possible to survive in a crisis situation? Join David and Raquel for a practical, informative and fun weekend learning skills from bushcraft to foraging. The purpose of this workshop is to help you prepare and be in touch with your capacity to take care of yourself and others close to you. This is in part down to being prepared, having stock of food and water etc, but also, more importantly how to work with others around you and create resilient self-supportive communities, sharing knowledge, experience and ideas. Communities or resilient networks can be friends, families, or neighbors and is not limited by living in one place together. This weekend workshop is going to be fun, practical and inspiring journey exploring the nature of what it is to be resilient and sustainable. We are looking forward to sharing our experiences of community and living in a sustainable way. The purpose of this workshop is to help you prepare and be in touch with your capacity to take care of yourself and others close to you. This is in part down to being prepared, having stock of food and water etc, but also, more importantly how to work with others around you and create resilient self-supportive communities, sharing knowledge, experience and ideas. Communities or resilient networks can be friends, families, or neighbours and is not limited by living in one place together. This weekend workshop is going to be fun, practical and inspiring journey exploring the nature of what it is to be resilient and sustainable. We are looking forward to sharing our experiences of community and living in a sustainable way. Below is the workshop program with the areas that it will cover: Program: Friday 19h – Welcome dinner 20h30 – Orientation and presentation Saturday 7h – 7h45 – Guided meditation 8h – Awakened body practice and optional dip in the waterf
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13 years ago

"Un Espacio para la experiencia."

Desglose de las actividades Aprender de la Abundancia natural: 15 al 18 de julio Comenzamos el lunes a las 17h y acabamos el jueves a las 19h El lunes por la tarde damos un gran paseo por todo el pueblo y antes de cenar hacemos una danzas Martes, conservas, miércoles cocina, jueves semillas y huertas Las Bondades del Plural: los grupos, colectivos. 19 al 21 Julio. Comenzamos el viernes a las 18h. Finalizamos el domingo a las 13h Comprender los procesos y dinámicas que se crean al trabajar o vivir en grupo. Enfocarnos en las habilidades que necesitamos potenciar. Un punto de vista que nos permite contemplarnos desde nuestro interior, en lo colectivo. Autoconstrucción y energía: 22 de julio al 25 de julio Comenzamos el lunes a las 17h y acabamos el jueves a las 13h El lunes a la tarde damos un paseo por las energías renovables. El martes vamos al bosque y los recursos de la madera, Miércoles y jueves, la autoconstrucción, su imaginación y el proceso. Conflictos… acoger la diversidad: 26 al 28 de julio Comenzamos el viernes a las 18h. Finalizamos el domingo a las 13h Los conflictos como expresión de la diversidad y los limites de personas, grupos, proyectos. Gestionar conflictos nos invita a explorar el espacio emocional, recolocar/nos en este espacio y crear otras miradas para los conflictos. Autogestión de los cuidados naturales: 29 de julio al 1 de agosto. Comenzamos el lunes a las 9h y terminamos el jueves a las 13h El lunes por la tarde Autogestión en la educación. El martes todo el día con el pan y la pastelería el miércoles la botica natural, cremas y jabones, y el jueves la artesanía de la cerveza. Procesos de cambio y transformación: Creatividad: 2 al 4 de agosto. Comenzamos el viernes a las 17h y acabamos el domingo a las 16h Abrir nuestro espacio interno a los procesos de cambio: un tema imprescindible en estos tiempos de “crisis”. Conocer, dejarnos fluir y crecer, dejarnos saber, imaginar, inventar y crear una realidad
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13 years ago

El poder transformador ...

“No huyas de mirar en la herida, pues en ella se encuentra la parte de ti mismo que anhelas recuperar”. Irene Goikolea Toda la información aquí: http://www.irenegoikolea.es/proximo-taller-el-poder-transformador/ Construimos nuestra realidad presente desde nuestro interior. Todo lo que excluimos o negamos de nosotros mismos emerge a la superficie en forma de crisis de carácter emocional o síntomas físicos. El objetivo es transformar la causa de nuestros desequilibrios, afrontando las circunstancias de la vida cotidiana con consciencia. De este modo, evitamos ser arrastrados por imágenes como el miedo, la desconfianza, la duda o la traición, entre otras que operan desde el inconsciente colectivo. El grupo al compartir una misma intención facilita y permite que los contenidos del inconsciente afloren a través de las emociones que expresan los participantes. Al hacer consciente el inconsciente podemos liberar la energía contenida en él para transformar la causa de los síntomas que nos afligen y para conectarnos con nuestro poder personal. ¿A quienes va dirigido? •A personas que deseen tomar conciencia de dinámicas inconscientes que obstaculiza el fluir de su vida, como: ansiedad, insatisfacción, estrés o limitación •A quienes anhelen vivir una vida más plena, descubriendo sus capacidades y dones •A quienes quieran explorar una comunicación auténtica y transparente •A quienes deseen experimentar el poder activador del campo colectivo y ser parte del movimiento evolutivo global Herramientas •El círculo como expresión de la consciencia grupal. •La palabra conectada a tu espacio de autenticidad •La dinámica corporal de movimiento que ayuda a aquietar la mente y expresar el alma. •Los Rituales que permiten el contacto y la expresión de sentimientos que no resulta fácil traducir en palabras: Ceremonias de fuego. •Constelaciones Familiares Irene Goikolea: Es una investigadora experiencial, que ha inspirado la fundación de tres comunidades in
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3 years ago

Permaculture Design Certificate September 2023

We are excited to announce the ninth extended PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (PDC) that will be hosted in Tinos Eco-lodge welcoming for the fourth time Peter Cow from England and assistant teachers Nicolas Bedau from Greece, Bram van Overbeeke from Holand. Peter, Bram and Nico will combine their skills from both Northern and Southern ecosystems and climatic conditions and will put emphasis on Social permaculture as well as Regenerative agriculture, with lots of hands on and practicals during the course. This PDC is fully certified by the Permaculture Association (Britain). The course will be taught in English. The Permaculture Design Certificate The Permaculture Design Certificate is an 80 hour theoretical course based on Bill Mollison’s Designers Manual, and the 35 years of creativity, research and development in the worldwide Permaculture movement since. It explores how we can use today’s tools and technology to create a more sustainable world. Permaculture is not only about growing vegetables and animals, it is a whole sustainable lifestyle such as creating community, developing efficient and beautiful homes and growing healthy, happy people. Permaculture ethics are Earth Care, People Care and Return of Surplus and this is taught by showing students to focus on local resources and their local community, and to have well thought out design practices to create abundance sustainably. In this course we added 2 extra days to have more time for practicals and hands on experience. Peter, Bram, and Nikos will share their wide knowledge and experience as well as their creative teaching techniques to guide us through the principles of permaculture, gaining a thorough understanding of how we can use our natural resources for our own sustenance while restoring and taking care of the earth. Theory, group exercises and hands on projects are well combined through this 14 days course. In the end personal projects of the participants or of the site are put into the final
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12 years ago

Permaculture Design Course

26 settembre – 7 ottobre 2014 Ostuni (BR), Italy Permaculture Design Course at Casinasettarte (Ostuni, BR) Docenti: Rod Everett, Mill Millichap Lingua del corso: Inglese A Permaculture Design Course is a 72-hour intensive hands-on course that equips you to learn and practice how to design your land and life using permaculture principles. Course Content Includes: Permaculture Principles Patterns and design Landscape analysis Building soil fertility Water harvesting Waste recycling Sustainable buildings Passive solar heating and cooling Rocket stoves Companion planting Nature observation Energy generation Energy cycling Transport Economic Nutrition and health Natural medicines Arid-Landscapes Social challenges Making music and dancing Design your land and life using permaculture. Rod and Mill are inspired by the natural world and will share a lifetime of knowledge and experiences for the benefit of others. Note: Deadline (for 40% Downpayment) is June 30th, 2013 Instructors Rod Everett is an organic sheep farmer in North Lancashire, England. His farm hosts The Study Centre of the Middlewood Trust, where many courses on sustainable issues are run. He is interested in all of the little understood properties and potential of water. Mill Millichap is currently creating a productive garden in the mountains of central Spain. His interest have included, forest gardening and fruit and vegetables, school gardens, and social and environmental activism. Per il programma e info: http://www.casinasettarte.org/ Costi: 450€ (sleeping in your own tend, includes all food) Info, Registrazione: Franco: in**@************te.org, 393488629254
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9 years ago

Sacred Place Self Empowerment Course Retreat

Sacred Place is delivering its five day and ten day Self-Empowerment course at Earth Home, Chiang Mai, Thailand this November 7-16. The ten day Self Empowerment Course is the combination of the 5 day de-programming course and 5 day life purpose course. It is for those individuals that are ready to discover their True Self and implement their Life Purpose. If you want to transform your life or/and your career this ten day course facilitates the journey to create the life you actually want. It is vital to first remove the negative thoughts and behavioral patterns in order to start to rebuilding a strong inner foundation based on healthy levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. Once this de-programming and healing has taken place, you can then begin to uncover your Life Purpose. We advise individuals to attend the ten day Self Empowerment course due to the transformational impact of ten days. If that is not possible, we strongly suggest to first take the five day De-Programming course. Our courses are based upon 40 combined years working in the corporate sector and our own healing and empowerment journeys that began in 2006. We have created an all encompassing framework that employs the best most effective healing and empowerment modalities known to us to create deep transformation within a short period of time. We provide the tools and knowledge to guide you to uncover and deliver your Life Purpose now. The first five days course (Nov 7-11) is focused upon De-Programming/Healing. The second 5 day course (Nov 12-16) is focused upon Life Purpose course. The ten day Self Empowerment course is the combination of the two five day courses. Key subjects covered during the courses are Neuroplasticity, De-Programming, Inner Child work, Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Communication, Relationships, Life Purpose, Career Change and Creating a Business. To learn more and reserve your place visit www.sacred-place.com/courses * Early Booking Discount of 20% for bookings

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