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11 years ago

Taller Introductorio Dragon Dreaming

En este Taller nos introduciremos en la filosofía y técnica de Dragon Dreaming, de forma teórica, experiencial y también de forma práctica, aprendiendo sus fases y pasos. Para ello queremos ofreceros un taller activo, con diversas actividades y dinámicas. Dragon Dreaming DD ha sido co-creado por John Croft y su difunta esposa Vivienne Elanta (los cuales han colaborado con Joanna Macy). Esta técnica se basa en 3 principios: Servicio a la Tierra, Creación de Comunidad y Crecimiento Personal. Dragon Dreaming DD está inspirado en el activismo social y ambiental, la ecología profunda, la nueva ciencia moderna, la teoría de sistemas vivos, la teoría del caos, la no violencia y la sabiduría de los aborígenes australianos. Dragon Dreaming nos facilita el conectar con nuestra llamada, concretizar nuestros sueños y materializar los de forma física, haciendo de estos sueños una realidad. ¿En qué consiste un taller introductorio? Se explica la herramienta, basada en una rueda, con cuatro partes o dimensiones: El sueño, la planificación, la acción y la celebración. Se introducen herramientas transversales de facilitación de grupos, comunicación carismática y no violenta, acuerdos grupales, inteligencia colectiva… Se introducen herramientas dinámicas, participativas y vivenciales para poder: 1. Plasmar los sueños que tienes, tendiendo un puente entre ello y la acción 2. Compartirlos con la gente con la que quieres hacerlos, de una forma auténtica y desinteresada. 3. Crear un sueño colectivo a partir de un sueño personal, que integre la visión de grupo 4. Fijar una meta clara, objetivos y tareas, de forma participativa 5. Diseñar una estrategia, mediante el Kadabirrdt, de forma participativa 6. Crear un presupuesto, conectando con nuestra inteligencia colectiva. 7. Crear una red de apoyo para ayudar en la creación, seguimiento y consecución 8. Crear una metodología de evaluación y celebración de las tareas y metas propuestas, que tenga un todo divertido
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11 years ago

Taller Introductorio de Dragon Dream

Taller dirigido a personas involucradas en proyectos en la zona de la Marina Alta para aprender a diseñar y gestionar tus sueños y proyectos conectando con tu creatividad de forma holística, cooperativa y transformadora. APORTACIÓN PARA EL TALLER: 60€ (consultar la posibilidad de pagar una parte en moneda social) Aportación para alojamiento: 10€ por persona y día y 15 € por persona y día con desayuno incluido. Cada uno traerá comida para compartir a medio día. Organizado especialmente para proyectos y emprendendores/as de La Marina Alta. Abierto también a personas de otras zonas (posibilidad de alojamiento). INFORMACIÓN: 12 plazas. Fecha límite de inscripción 8 de Febrero. dr********************@***il.com 639 84 27 19-669714117 SOBRE EL TALLER Durará entre 18 y 22 horas repartidas en cuatro sesiones entre el sábado y el domingo. Siguiendo una metodología vivencial se invita a los/las participantes a salir de su zona de confort, para explorar nuevos espacios de creatividad y conexión con uno mismo y el entorno, que llevan a un estado de escucha profunda desde el cual integrar tanto la teoría como la esencia de la herramienta. Danzas, cantos, dinámicas, meditaciones guiadas, pintura creativa, nos van integrando la teoría para: – Integrar las cuatro fases: soñar, planificar, accionar y celebrar y tener encuenta la teoría, la práctica, el individuo y el entorno. – Plasmar los sueños que tienes, tendiendo el puente entre estos y la acción. – Compartirlos con la gente con la que quieres hacerlos, de una forma auténtica y desinteresada. – Crear un sueño colectivo a partir de un sueño personal, que integre la visión de grupo. – Fijar una meta clara, objetivos y tareas, de forma colaborativa. – Diseñar una estrategia para llevar a cabo los proyectos de forma participativa. – Crear un presupuesto, conectando con nuestra inteligencia colectiva. – Crear una red de apoyo para ayudar en la creación, seguimiento y consecución. – Crear una me
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12 years ago

National Cohousing Conference 2015

This Year’s Conference promises an amazing lineup of offerings, from innovative approaches to developing new and affordable communities, to potent ways to enhance our vibrant communities. We will cover cohousing basics as well as hot topics in sustainability, community building, and the evolving definition of cohousing. Our “next generation theme” will explore the new wave of urban, senior and agricultural communities, check-in with our now-adult children of cohousing, and celebrate communities that have thrived for over 20 years. A packed program, but the conference allows plenty of time for networking, tours of cohousing communities, and fun! Next Generation Themes: The now-adult, children of cohousing The next wave of urban, rural and senior cohousing Emerging trends in financing, design and community models The evolving definition of cohousing Cohousing as a model for other communities nationally Established communities celebrating 20+ years Since the first American cohousing communities were completed in the early 1990’s, more than 135 communities have been built, with more than a hundred in process. Small and large, urban and rural, newly built and retrofits, these communities have consistently been at the forefront creating environmentally and socially sustainable neighborhoods. Conference Schedule (Download the Program): Main Schedule: Friday 3:00 pm – Sunday Noon 4:00 Friday: Gatherings and Networking 6:00 Friday: Dinner and Keynote Featuring Mike Ortosky with Earthwise 9:00 Friday: Community Tell & Slide Show 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday and 8:45 am – noon Sunday Sessions and Facilitated Discussions 5:00 pm Saturday: Reception Hosted by Durham Central Park Cohousing Expanded Schedule with Intensives and Tours: Thurs 6:00 pm – Sun 5:00 pm Conference Registration includes: History of Cohousing in North America: 7:00 pm Thursday Singing in Community: 7:00 pm Thursday Cohousing Research Networking & Present
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8 years ago

Global eco-village Network Summit Totnes

Bowden House Community will be hosting 6 talks over the 2 weekends: POWER OF COMMUNITY SUMMIT Bowden House Community will be hosting some video talks from the Global Eco-village network community summit on “The Power Of Community: Climate Change and Consciousness.”The summit offers 30 talks from international experts, philosophers and thinkers on these subjects and promises to be an inspiring and motivating experience. We will be showing a selection of the one hour long talks with some space afterwards to share our reactions and thoughts.More info on the summit here:https://summit.ecovillage.org/ COST:This event is free but if you would like to offer a donation for the space costs then that is very welcome – however you are welcome whether or not you can donate. WHEN:1st, 2nd, 3rd and 8th, 9th, 10th of February at 7pm (arrive 6:45 for a prompt start)You are welcome to any or all of the showings on any of the above dates. WHERE:Bowden Comminty Centre. Bowden House Community on the Ashprington road, TQ9 7PW DIRECTIONS ONCE ON SITE: Enter through second entrance after Bowden House sign on road . Park in carpark. Walk to top of carpark, take lane to the right for about 100 metres until you arrive in the garden. Community Centre building is up through garden on left – will be a light outside to make obvious. BRING:A torch (very important as is unlit from carpark to community centre), sturdy shoes (is muddy untarmacced path), indoor slippers, yourself.An awareness that this is our home and hence quiet when arriving a
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14 years ago

Jornadas de Incubadora de Ecoaldeas

INCUBADORA DE ECOALDEAS Jornadas de Formación Ecoaldeana dirigidas a individuos, grupos, comunidades y otros colectivos en la comunidad de la Base, Girona. Desde el 14 al 23 de Junio 2013 Las jornadas tienen como principal objetivo dar a conocer el proyecto de la “Incubadora”, diseñado para atender a la creciente demanda de formación e información sobre el universo ecoaldeano, la autogestión rural o las comunidades. Dirigida principalmente hacia grupos en formación, o con algo de historia a sus espaldas, pero también para individuos que quieran aprender a sentar las bases de una actividad próspera y duradera. Se trata también de brindar un espacio para que dichos grupos puedan convivir por primera vez en una inmersión comunitaria virtual, una especie de “simulador de vuelo”, tomando posesión de nuestro espacio como si fuera ya el suyo en realidad. Desde un primer momento habrá que ir aprendiendo cómo decidir todos las cuestiones del cotidiano convivir… Una invitación a todas las personas que se sientan atraídas por estilos de vida alternativos, para jugar juntas, bailar, compartir, para volar alto pero también para saber cómo se aterrizan los proyectos. Por algo esto fue un aeródromo… Temas y talleres: Aprenderemos sobre cómo crear un documento de visión de grupo, técnicas de comunicación, cómo tomar decisiones colectivamente, la facilitación, cómo afrontar y aprovechar los conflictos, Permacultura, yoga, salud integral, ejemplos de economía alternativa, monedas locales, bioconstrucción, agricultura ecológica, la espiritualidad en las comunidades, los micro organismos eficientes, el liderazgo, cuestiones de género y mucho más. Calendario de talleres para JIE de diez jornadas, del viernes 14 al domingo 23 de Junio: • Mauge Cañada (Ecoaldea Lakabe): 14 al 19 Bienvenida La aventura de lo plural. La facilitación. Los Conflictos. • Mabel Cañada (Ecoaldea Lakabe): 15 al 18. Liderazgo, estructura y toma de decisiones en los colectivos. •
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12 years ago

Thai Massage course in Greece

4-11th July: Thai Massage course in Nea Makri, Greece A one week live-in course in Nea Makri, Greece hosted by Nea Guinea Course outline Traditional Thai massage is an ancient healing art that consists of a set of techniques developed in Southeast Asia 2500 years ago. These techniques are applied in order to stimulate and balance the flow of energy in the basic channels that run throughout the body and enhance the system’s potential for self-healing. Application of pressure along the energy lines and passive stretching, release nerve and muscle tension, activate blood and lymph circulation and detoxify the tissues. This workshop is a one week immersion in this traditional healing art, focusing on: – the correct posture and the synchronization of movement and breathing . – basic stretching and pressuring techniques (using thumbs, elbows and forearms) in prone, supine, side. Instructor Aspasia Rarri has been trained in Traditional Thai Massage, in Northern Thailand, by attending seminars and practicing with local teachers. Specifically, she has studied Traditional Thai Yoga Massage with Dot Po at the Sunshine Massage School of Chiang Mai and Advanced Thai Massage and Chi Nei Tsang (abdominal massage) with Ohm Rinraya in the Omsala School in Chiang Mai. For the last 5 years she has been working as a practitioner, immersing in this healing art with love and devotion. Since 2012, she has been organizing Thai massage courses in Nea Guinea and she has been coordinating the Alternative Healing Space, a project that has been developed with the collaboration of natural healers who are committed in diffusing natural healing practices and making them accessible to everyone, through open informative events and therapeutic sessions at very low rates. In addition, she has been practicing Yoga and Capoeira, in search of diverse methods and techniques to approach and explore in depth the complexity of the human body. Venue The course will be held in Nea
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9 years ago

Sacred Place Self Empowerment Course

Sacred Place is delivering its five day and ten day Self-Empowerment course at Rasayana Retreat, Sukhumvit 39 Bangkok, Thailand this Dec 2-11. 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 (Dec 2-6) is focused upon De-Programming/Healing. The second 5 day course (Dec 7-11) 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 boo
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10 years ago

"Permaculture Design Certificate"

The Noosa Forest Retreat Permaculture course on Australia’s beautiful Sunshine Coast will include the standard “Permaculture Design Certificate” (PDC) curriculum as created by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren This is a globally recognised education course on sustainable living design. This includes valuable hands on practical exercises plus experience with permaculture principles and systems including – animal systems, super compost making, swale design and implementation for water harvesting and food forest establishment. The course is well suited to anyone interested in sustainability, organic food growing, natural farming, community living, holistic + healthy living or self-sufficiency. Noosa Forest Retreat is a beautiful lush 160 acre property with 4 houses in the Noosa Hinterland on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. The property is home to 9 full time residents and backs onto the Woondum National Park. It rises to an elevation of 420 meters with the highest house site on the Sunshine Coast. Noosa Forest Retreat is one of the largest and longest running permaculture demonstration and education centres in Queensland, Australia. Course cost: students/pensioners $1295 or full price $1390. Accommodation & food (catered organic & vegetarian meals) for a small fee. Noosa Forest Retreat donates 5% of course fees to a permaculture charity. www.permaculturecourseaustralia.com.au/ su*******************@***il.com International phone: +617 5409 7577 Within Australia phone: 07 5409 7577 You Tube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9heAaqeTns www.permaculturecourseaustralia.com.au/ su*******************@***il.com International phone: +617 5409 7577 Australia phone: 07 5409 7577
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12 years ago

first EDE in Palestine .

The Global Campus Palestine project has been building a network of partners, working towards the same goals all over Palestine. We are building a network of solidarity and support, and we are attracting many partners and projects. There is power in connecting local communities with a large-scale network that shares common goals and aims. The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) includes over 10 000 communities and projects; this includes traditional villages on the way to becoming more ecological and sustainable. One goal is to connect with the existing network of Palestinian projects, and together to build the first Palestinian ecovillage. The GEN Palestine network will be the foundation, to then establish “GEN Sham,” a network within the countries of the Levant, to create manuals and study material in Arabic, including local knowledge and in connection with Arabic culture. Some coming steps will be to offer an EDE (Ecovillage Design Education) course in Palestine in 2015; to hold a network gathering in Jordan in 2016; and to connect with the Permaculture Association. We are supporting the creating of a database of experts, and a “solution library” of skills and technologies. The political situation in Palestine; with its walls, check points and barriers; does not allow easy connection among people, who are already busy with their economic survival. We see it as a great responsibility, to use our freedom and ability to connect people, to support the emergence of a strong regional network.
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12 years ago

XVII Encuentro de Ecoaldeas

• XVII Encuentro de Ecoaldeas del 4 al 7 de septiembre • Jornadas de Incubadora (inscripción aparte) 7, 8 y 9 de septiembre PRECIOS, DATOS E INSCRIPCIÓN EN EL ENCUENTRO SIGUIENDO EL LINK http://bit.ly/1oQ03f8 DATOS DE LA CUENTA (Bantierra) IBAN: ES04 3191 0320 88 5113637218 BIC: BCOEESMM191 INSCRIPCIÓN EN EL MERCADILLO http://bit.ly/1odMtx8 VOLUNTARIADO (información e inscripción como voluntario en la RIE) http://bit.ly/UNvjzc SOBRE EL LUGAR DONDE SE LLEVA A CABO www.cortijo-al-hamam.com AGENDA Horarios: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WNsz2tiP1y01MrqYwg7G-BP7M9odJD6Dmv0N5SdjfRk/edit#gid=445337019 Listado de talleres: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NPhlq-bhayE0wr4zxv8YAOQumLenEbvaBzTI3EGe5Y8/edit Del 4 al 7 de Septiembre, el Encuentro anual de la RIE (Red Ibérica de Ecoaldeas y comunidades) es el momento donde compartir y comprender el proceso que hemos de realizar como personas para materializar aquí y ahora la opción de las ecoaldeas y los proyectos comunitarios. En el encuentro trabajamos con un formato que nos permite profundizar en las 4 dimensiones: social-comunitaria, ecológica, económica, cultural. Con talleres, charlas, experiencias que nos permitirán trazar nuestra propia ruta por este universo ecoaldeano. También es un momento festivo en donde compartir experiencias, comprobar lo valioso de las ideas y las dificultades de su implementación, divulgar conocimientos que nos ayuden a transformar, de manera creativa, nuestras vidas y nuestro entorno hacia nuevos modelos de convivencia que velen por la sostenibilidad, la autogestión y el respeto por minorías y mayorías. Por la tarde: talleres, fiestas, asambleas, juegos…. Tras el Encuentro público tienen lugar las Jornadas de la Incubadora, comenzando el domingo 7 hasta el martes 9 al mediodía. Dichas Jornadas están dirigida
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18 years ago

Lakabe, 2003

Del 14 al 17 de agosto, en Lakabe, un pequeño paraje del prepirineo navarro fue el lugar donde se celebró el VI Encuentro Nacional de Ecoaldeas (ENE) que patrocina la Red Ibérica de Ecoaldeas (RIE). Más de 300 personas, de varias generaciones y venidas de todos los rincones, se reunieron durante cuatro inolvidables días para hablar y aprender todo aquello que les sirviese para vivir en comunidad. Entre intercambios y reuniones, diferentes grupos han trabajado para poner en común experiencias. Las charlas y los talleres se sucedieron a elección de los asistentes. El objetivo básico de estos encuentros es poner en contacto a personas interesadas en realizar proyectos de ecoaldeas y tratar temas que puedan ayudar en la consecución de este fin. Los talleres de comunicación, resolución de conflictos, educación, viabilidad de proyectos, permacultura, bioconstrucción y energías renovables tienen una gran aceptación y son tratados un año tras otro. También se analizó el presente de las ecoaldeas, en su mayoría rurales, y se vio la necesidad de desarrollar proyectos urbanos. Ha sido asombrosa la impecabilidad y la fluidez de cómo se han ido sucediendo los acontecimientos durante este encuentro, “la gente ha respondido de maravilla demostrando una gran madurez”, comenta Mabel, de las fundadoras de la ecoaldea de Lakabe que durante estos cuatro días, junto a todos los habitantes el pueblo y algunos voluntarios, han estado al pie del cañón atendiendo a esta multitud de visitantes. También recalca que “ha sido una experiencia muy importante para los habitantes del pueblo”. Todo ha estado a punto gracias a la dedicación de los habitantes de Lakabe. Incluso los adolescentes han trabajado de lleno, atendiendo la guardería y el pequeño bar donde se servían limonadas e infusiones a los visitantes. Pero no todo ha sido trabajo. Las jornadas de reuniones daban paso a la música y la celebración con las actuaciones del grupo local Hurto (compuesto por los jóvenes del lugar), bai
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2 weeks ago

British Columbia Ecovillage Tour: August 7-14, 2027

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August 7–14, 2027 | British Columbia, Canada Experience community and regenerative living on Canada’s spectacular West Coast Spend eight days exploring some of British Columbia’s most inspiring ecovillages, cohousing neighborhoods and regenerative farms as you journey from the fertile Fraser Valley to Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island. Visit communities including Abundance Community Farm, Yarrow Ecovillage, Fraser Common Farm & Glorious Organics, Creekside Commons Cohousing, O.U.R. Ecovillage and the Quarry Collective & Chorus Frog Organic Gardens. Meet founders and residents and experience a diverse range of approaches to intentional living—from multigenerational cohousing and cooperative farming to permaculture, natural building and innovative models for local food production. Learn firsthand about collaborative governance, regenerative agriculture, ecological stewardship and the successes and challenges of creating resilient communities over the long term. Along the way, connect with local Indigenous culture, walk among the ancient trees of Cathedral Grove, cross the Salish Sea by ferry and experience the slower pace of British Columbia’s coastal islands. With shared meals, workshops and overnight stays in some of the communities, the tour offers an immersive opportunity to experience community life rather than simply observe it. A great fit for: Prospective community members, aspiring community founders, people interested in cohousing, permaculture and regenerative agriculture, and travelers looking to combine meaningful community experiences with the spectacular landscapes of Canada’s West Coast. Learn more about this tour: https://www.ecovillagetours.com/british-columbia
August 7, 2027 00:00 – August 14, 2027 23:59

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