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11 years ago

Jornada de Yoga, meditación y baños

Durante este día queremos ofreceros diversas dinámicas y prácticas que ayudan a mejorar nuestra salud y disfrutar de un mayor bienestar, desde lo más interno hasta lo más externo. Esto será en plena naturaleza, en Los Molinos del Rio de Aguas, un lugar mágico. Un valle de cristal yeso surcado por un río transparente de aguas milenarias. Un oasis de vida en el desierto. ¿EN QUE CONSISTE EL DÍA? De 10.00 a 13.00 Yoga Integral y meditación. Por la mañana comenzaremos despertando el cuerpo con una buena sesión de yoga integral con Manuel Robles “Kirtan Raja” seguida de una meditación para relajar la mente! Después disfrutaremos de una deliciosa comida vegetariana y saludable, cocinada con productos locales y ecológicos en un 80% y con mucho amor. Por la tarde os proponemos experimentar y disfrutar de nuestros sentidos y sensaciones. Nos sumergiremos en la conexión con los elementos del valle. – Tierra, baño de barro; en la poza natural de arcilla, un lugar sorprendente y oculto en el corazón de Los Molinos. – Agua, baño en el río; limpia por fuera y por dentro, en otro espacio maravilloso de este paraje. – Aire, baño de sonido; con cuencos tibetanos y Reiki, para armonizar y recargar de energia. – Fuego, nuestra luz interior; Ceremonia final. ¿ Te apetece venir a disfrutar de esta experiencia nutritiva y vivificante? CUANDO El domingo 19 de Abril. Si quieres, también puedes quedarte todo el fin de semana y participar los diversos talleres, dinámicas y prácticas que realizaremos el sábado: taller de Fermentos y probióticos, visita guiada a la Ecoaldea, sauna de luna nueva. Para más información en nuestra web www.culturadelatierra.net o puedes llamarnos. DONDE En Los Molinos del Río de Aguas en Almería, a 7km de Sorbas. en El Mirador, un proyecto de bajo impacto en el corazón de Los Molinos; aquí tienes un enlace a su web con fotos. Los Molinos es un tranquilo valle de un río lleno de vida. El Valle del Rio Aguas nos acogerá durant
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8 years ago

3h pour créer un écovillage

À la question d’un journaliste « Que pensez-vous de la civilisation européenne ? », Gandhi répondait « C’est un beau projet ! ». “Nous sommes en 2018 après Jésus-Christ. Toute l’Europe est occupée par les écovillages… Toute? Non! Un petit pays d’irréductibles Gaulois résiste encore et toujours à l’embellisseur. Et la vie n’est pas facile pour les gaulois retranchés derrière leurs préjugés : hypocrisum, peurduchangemum, égoïstum et moidabordum.” Sommes-nous si résignés et apathiques que nous sommes prêts à voir s’effondrer une civilisation et une planète pour du confort et des peurs ? L’idéal comme la Nature a déserté nos pensées. À peine sont-ils exprimés qu’ils sont directement dénigrés et mis au placard. Une civilisation qui se coupe en permanence de son futur et de la Nature est une civilisation à l’agonie. Nos désillusions sont-elles en train de nous mener à l’inertie ? Expérimentation sociale du changement de civilisation. Vécu en accéléré de la création d’un écovillage. Expérience des Lois de la Nature et du fonctionnement d’un groupe. Il est temps de tout reprendre à zéro : les écovillages sont le commencement d’un nouveau monde. Quelles valeurs, quelles actions, quels choix vont nous guider ? Pas à pas, imaginons ensemble la création d’un écovillage. Nous avons 3 heures pour changer le monde… ou en récréer un ! INTERVENANTS : Gabriel Lechemin Ambassadeur France du Global Ecovillage Network, formé à la conception d’écovillages à Auroville. Médiateur relationnel formé à la facilitation de conflits. Permaculteur. Facilitateur en Méditation et approche des émotions. Gabriel Lechemin a voyagé et vécu pendant 3ans au sein de plus de 30 écovillages d’Europe puis d’Inde. Il consacre son temps à l’aide à la création d’écolieux et écovillages en France. Il est co-fondateur d’Écoliens. Philippe Rovere Explorons comment la dynami
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8 years ago

Social Vegan Permaculture Design Course

During this fully certified 14 day permaculture course (certified by the Permaculture Association Britain and Roots n Permaculture school) we will delve deep into permaculture including how to design food growing systems, design low impact houses and create economies, while also enriching and taking care of nature. This Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is devoted to creatively facing the social demands of our time and it offers practical impetus to dealing with interpersonal challenges both in the private and professional environment. Special emphasis will therefore be put into experiential learning by creating a temporary community for the duration of the course. We apply Dragon Dreaming and social permaculture tools to design the course and grow as a community, making sure everyone’s needs are met, so we can all enjoy living together in a supportive learning environment. This 90 hour experiential workshop runs in two sections in July and in September. Each week is spread over 8 days, with one day off in between. Part 1: 30th June to 7th July (4th July day off) Part 2: 16th to 23rd September (19th September day off) The cost of putting on the course means we need to raise on average €720 per person FOR ALL 14 DAYS (i.e. part 1 and 2, not just part 1). However we invite you to propose how much you would like to contribute (no amount is too small, so please tell us what you can afford). See below for more details on the costings. Teaching will be in English. === WHAT IS VEGAN PERMACULTURE & WHAT TO EXPECT === Permaculture is a design system for creating abundance in all aspects of our lives, which is underpinned by ethics. In this particular case we look at how to achieve this without keeping animals locked into our systems (animals and insects are encouraged to come and benefit from our system, but are equally free to leave). Hence we describe it as Vegan permaculture. Permaculture is a rigorous and systematic set of tools, ecologica
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9 years ago

Experience week in Los Portales, Spain, May 2020

A guided immersion in the life of the community Los Portales, founded in 1984 During this week, you will become part of a dynamic, diverse, multi-generational and multicultural group. You will get to know the essential values ​​of the community, participate in our daily activities, experience a feeling of connectedness with each other, with nature and with life itself, and explore being at the service of the changes that the planet needs. Located in the heart of nature, LOS PORTALES offers: ✽ A framework for personal and group transformation and change through dream work, deep listening, meditation, introspection, mutual support and connection with nature. ✽ A safe environment in which to develop interpersonal skills, experience the enriching effect of our differences, and learn to transform conflicts. ✽ An example of a sustainable and regenerative settlement; an inspiration to those that want to move towards less polluting, more equitable, solutions- and welfare-oriented ways of life. ✽ An opportunity to live now a taste of what we all dream of for the future. During the experience week you will have the chance to: Learn about life at Los Portales including: The history of the community The decision-making and governance structure The micro-businesses and the economic structure Renewable energy How to build/sustain community Nutrition and healthy food preparation Medicinal herbs and natural cosmetics Permaculture and organic growing Bread and cheese making Help out in one of our different work areas, such as organic gardens, kitchens, home care, maintenance, giving you an opportunity to interact with community members and experience being at the service of something bigger. Be part of a personal and group process of self-knowledge and transformation using tools such as: dream work, deep lis
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12 years ago

DRAGON DREAMING: Train the Trainers!

Por fin ha llegado el taller “Train the Trainers” a España! Este verano, tendremos la oportunidad de unirnos otra vez y vivir la filosofía Dragon Dreaming. Este taller te proporcionará más herramientas, necesarias para expandir esta sabiduría, te permitirá impartir talleres introductorios e intensivos y, lo más importante, ser uno de los entrenadores ofociales de España y poder aplicarlo en el desarrollo de proyectos, de empresas sostenibles, otras organizaciones con un conocimiento más profundo de cómo facilitar Dragon Dreaming. Queremos otro mundo… ¡Creémoslo! De forma fácil, divertida, sostenible, devolviendo a la naturaleza más de lo que tomamos de ella, aumentando el círculo de personas más conscientes de sí mismos y del entorno. Para poder participar al taller: – Cada participante ha de haber realizado como mínimo un Taller Intensivo DD (y preferiblemente un introductorio). Debe ya conocer la metodología profundamente – Cada participante ha de haber practicado la metodología Dragon Dreaming en un proyecto propio (personal y/ó profesional) Fecha: del 7 al 13 de julio de 2014 Horarios: Desde el lunes 7 de Julio a las 16h hasta el Domingo 13 de Julio tras la comida El taller es residencial en el Molino de Guadlamesi. Organizador: La Plataforma Dragon Dreaming España (www.dragondreaming.org) Precio: 650€. Rogamos abonar 300€ para reservar tu plaza ANTES DEL 15 de Junio al número de cuenta 1491 0001 25 2058920220. Este importe incluye: Alojamiento, comida ecológica y vegetariana, materiales, el propio taller y alguna sorpresa ;). No incluye transporte. INSCRIPCION: http://bit.ly/LOsiuT (Copia y pega este link para inscribirte)
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10 years ago

Improving NDCs: Ecovillage Dev.

Improving Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs): Ecovillage Development, Energy Access, and Zero Carbon Societies in Africa, Asia & The European Union How can local solutions lead to ambitious INDCs, provide energy access & improve livelihoods? Many ecovillages and local communities are net zero carbon, energy self-sufficient, and offer wonderful opportunities to scale up local renewables, climate friendly agriculture, ecosystem restoration, etc. During this session we will describe extraordinary examples and success stories for scaling up and implementing best practices. Moderators: Kosha Joubert, Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) Gunnar Boye Olesen, International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE) Speakers: – Kosha Joubert, Executive Director, Global Ecovillage Network, GEN, Scotland; – Tim Clarke, GEN and Board, ECOLISE, Europe; – Linda Kabaira, Board, GEN-Africa, Zimbabwe – Speaker TBC, Bhutan Government – Kavita Myles, INFORSE-South Asia / INSEDA, India; – Dumindu Herath, Integrated Development Association – IDEA, SriLanka; – Shovana Maharjan, Center for Rural Technology – CRT, Nepal; – M.Mahmodul Hasan, Grameen Shakti, Bangladesh; – Santosh Patnaik, Climate Action Network- South Asia – CANSA; – Paul Allen, Center for Alternative Technology – CAT, UK; – Preben Maegaard & Leire Gorrona, International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE), Denmark Organizers: Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) www.ecovillage.org/COP22 International Network for Sustainable Energy (INFORSE) www.inforse.org Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy (NFVE) www.folkecenter.net/gb/
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12 years ago

Work Camp “Stara Planina 2014″

For the first time, work camp “Stara Planina” will be held in village Visocka Rzana on Stara planina (Old mountain), 27km from Pirot, 700m above the sea level in South-Eastern part of Serbia. It will take place during the first two weeks of July supported by WWOOF Serbia as an official camp partner. The camp goal is to adapt the old school in the village Visocka Rzana, educate youth and motivate them to be active citizens in preserving the nature and other values for the sake of generations to come. Inspired by this sprit, WWOOF Serbia will organize a green building workshop for the participants and bring some WWOOFers to support maintaining the camp. Campers will have a chance to participate in various workshops (activism, ecology, permaculture, poetry, storytelling, diving..) and sport events, to hike a lot so they can see the beauty of Stara planina and local sightseeing such as as church in the cave with the picture of bald Jesus, waterfall Tupavica, Rosomac Gorge, springs and many others and they will have the possibility to swim in the mountain river Visocica. Work camp “Stara Planina” is the initiative of a non-profit organization “Pirot E Publika” supported by local partners “Sveti Sava” school from Pirot and Tourist Organization Pirot aiming to introduce the spirit of voluntarism, develop and improve rural and eco-tourism in Stara Planina since 2008. Last year camp is named as one of the TOP 10 youth projects in Serbia in 2013 by the umbrella Association of Serbian Youth. *** Accommodation and Food: In tents in the school yard or, in case it rains, inside the school classroom. 3 meals per day, prepared by campers themselves. The school is in really bad condition, but there are two classrooms that can be used as a storage and sleeping place. Campers will use solar showers and toilets in the school yard. We are looking forwards to face those challenges together with participants. Special remarks: Excursions to beautiful places on the moun
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4 years ago

Permaculture Design Course (PDC)

Join us at Gaia Ashram for this 18 days Permaculture Design Certificate Course (PDC in short) from the 3rd of October until the 20th of October, 2022.The Permaculture Design Course equips you with the knowledge and an understanding on how to design sustainable living systems for a wide variety of landscapes and climates.This PDC at Gaia Ashram will give you the Permaculture theory and the hands-on skills & experience. Gaia Ashram is an Ecovillage & Permaculture Education center established in 2012 on 6 hectares of land that we are actively regenerating in the North East of Thailand. Gaia Ashram design is based on Permaculture & Ecovillage principles therefore by joining our community you will also learn about community living. We strongly believe that there never was a bigger need for spreading knowledge of Permaculture and related sustainable living practices. Especially now after the COVID-19 pandemic and increased climatic changes. In these times people’s empowerment and community experience is the right response to change. The PDC has a team of experienced facilitators that will cover the PDC 72 hours curriculum. Usually a PDC takes 12-14 days to complete but at Gaia Ashram we belief in the importance of experiencing the knowledge. This is why we made the course 18 days to allow for time to incorporate hands-on activities to make sure you experience the knowledge through the hands. Here are just a few things you’ll learn: • Philosophies, ethics, and principles of permaculture • Patterns in nature • Methods of design; how to apply permaculture design tools and methodology • Climatic factors and strategies for all major climates and how to work with them • Trees, forests, and forest gardening • Agroforestry and propagation • Gardening techniques for self-sufficiency, plant guilds • Water management • Properties of soil • Natural building techniques • Urban permaculture strategies and approaches • Community liv
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7 years ago

Rewilding Retreat

⋗ 8 days of yoga, art and nature in the jungle ⋗ Taught by Prianca Sharma and other Jungle Cats Close your eyes. Breathe deep… and listen…silence. Only the sound of leaves ruffling in the cool breeze; cuckoos and bumblebees; water trickling gently in the morning sun. So much of our life is spent chasing time, running after unfulfilling goals, exhausted from the continuous demands and distractions of Life in the Fast Lane. It’s time to Rewild ! We’ve put together a very special retreat to unplug and reroot into the depth of what keeps us alive – Nature. Yoga and meditation set the ground for stillness and observation; art and exploring of the jungle awaken our senses and rekindle the creative fire that burns in each of our souls! For a few days, the jungle will become your home, your wake and sleep will be rhythm by the sounds and silence of the forest. A precious moment to start – or continue – a journey within and recharge to better reconnect with the outside world. ― PROGRAM ― ⋗ Yoga – Gentle Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Ashtanga, Sunrise & Sunset yoga ⋗ Meditation – Morning Medidation, Mindfulness, Jungle Meditation, Practice of Silence ⋗ Art – The zen of seeing- Drawing Meditations, Mud sculpture and foraged bush crafts. ⋗ Bodywork: Massage, Bollywood Dance Class ⋗ Ecology: Jungle walk & Ecovillage tour, Ecology talk ⋗ Kombucha-making workshop ⋗ Beach & Jungle trips – Cola beach, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary ✚ Movie nights, Wilderfeast Jungle banquets, Live Music nights ― TEACHERS ― ⫸ Prianca Shharma (India) https://www.priancashharma.org/ Trained in Kaivalyadhama College of Yoga in Pune, India and nume
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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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12 years ago

Taller La Semilla de la Permacultura

Este es un taller diseñado con el propósito de empoderar a los participantes para que se conviertan en agentes del cambio hacia sociedades más conscientes de sí mismas y de su relación con la Naturaleza. Para esto se expondrá una metodología de diseño basada en la Permacultura y se entregaran herramientas prácticas para materializar sus proyectos de una vida en armonía con su entorno. Si asiste a este Taller podrá: Aprender, la metodología de diseño que ofrece la Pemacultura Conocer, herramientas practicas para consolidar sus proyectos Reconectarse, con la Tierra y personas afines Sanarse, del miedo que genera la vida en aislamiento Empoderarse, para convertirse en agente de cambio positivo Divertirse, en un santuario de naturaleza y paz en el “Corazón del Mundo” Programa de Actividades día I AUTO-RECONOCIEMIENTO GLOBAL Definiendo el Problema La raiz del Problema Escenarios Futuros según D. Holgrem DISEÑO PERMACULTURAL La Semilla de la Permacultura Principios Ecologicos de Diseño “El proceso de Diseño”: Como diseñar sistemas vivos ARTICULACION DE PROPOSITOS El proposito Individual Los propositos Grupales Como se materializan los sueños día II ANALISIS DEL PREDIO Lectura del Paisaje: Observacion Vs Interpretacion La Escala de la Permanencia Recoleccion e Intepretacion de la Informacion HERRAMIENTAS DE DISEÑO Mapeo y analisis de patrones Analisis de Zonas y Sectores Analisis de Elementos y su ubicación relativa día III DISEÑO ESQUEMATICO Plan de Manejo financiero Plan de Maneho Hirdrologico Plan de Manejo Energetico SISTEMA ALIMENTARIO ALTENATIVO La Vida en el Suelo : Compostaje y Biofertilizacion Huerta Sinergica Bosques Comestibles día IV PRACTICA DE DISEÑO PERMACULTURAL Practica de Diseño en Grupos Presentacion de diseños grupales ¿Que sigue despues? Clausura Facilitadores: Jenni Contreras (Comunidad Intencional – Monte Samai) Mateo Rodriguez (Reserva Natural Yumake) Carlos

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