Healing the Feminine Heart: Sept. 30-Oct.2
Women’s Mindfulness and Intimacy
I am excited to invite you to join me September 30th – October 2nd, for a “Healing the Feminine Heart Weekend” at Cascadia Retreat Centre in Robert’s Creek. As part of the ever-evolving nature of these gatherings, I have invited my dear friend and intimacy training colleague, Deepa Narayan, to join as my special guest. Deepa and my wonderful workshop co-host Carol Sill will both lead creative and expressive practices that beautifully complement our personal “open seat” sessions. It’s a time to go deeply into ourselves, share with others and move more inwardly mindful through the busyness of the fall.
There are a number of women already committed to the weekend, so Nancy will need to hear from you promptly if you plan to participate.
HEALING THE FEMININE HEART -
Friday, Sept. 30th- Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 2011
Residential Weekend at Cascadia Retreat Centre in Robert’s Creek, Sunshine Coast.
We gather at 7pm Friday evening and finish at 2:30pm on Sunday.
Registration: $375
(includes all meals, materials and accommodation) Also, remember there is financial assistance available for those who need it. Please just ask….
More info and registration: Mortifee Training
For info on past Mindfulness and Intimacy Retreats at Cascadia:
Rosen Method Intro Workshop June 18-19, 2011
This upcoming workshop will be a very special opportunity. Rosen Method Bodywork is about the beauty and strength of our own being. In this workshop, you are invited to experience the Rosen method of transformative bodywork, with senior teachers Bill Samsel and Mariette Berinstein, at Cascadia Centre in Roberts Creek on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of BC.
Rosen Method Bodywork is unique in its use of sensitive, gentle touch and words to encourage physical and emotional awareness and relaxation. Discover new possibilities for regaining freedom of movement and more authentic self-expression.
Rosen Method Bodywork Intensive
Registered Training Program and Personal Self-Discovery Workshop
May 14th – 21th , 2011
Cascadia Centre – Roberts Creek BC
ROSEN METHOD is conscious touch. A gentle, respectful, hands-on form of bodywork. Working with chronically tight muscles, Rosen Method Bodywork encourages physical and emotional awareness. In moments of deep relaxation, long held feelings and memories may surface and be spoken. Clients often become aware of choices they made early in life around which they have shaped their lives. When this awareness happens, they discover new possibilities for regaining freedom of movement and more authentic self-expression.
Karen Roeper – Senior Teacher & Founder of Essential Motion
Karen is the Founder of Essential Motion, a somatic-based coaching process. She maintains a private practice in California and she holds a Masters Degree in Counseling and Dance Therapy. Karen leads workshops in the U.S. and Europe in addition to doing training, counseling and coaching. A student of Vipassana meditation, Karen’s primary focus is to empower people to inhabit their bodies with more grace, vitality and power.
Mariette Berinstein – Senior Teacher & Director of Rosen Method Cascadia Centre
Mariette came to Rosen Method in 1989 as a part of her personal journey, and discovered her passion for life and this work which has led her on an incredible journey. Mariette first trained with Elaine Mayland and Marion Rosen. She brings to her practice and teaching a deep respect for believing in the individual. Also, a strong belief in the sacredness of a circle and the group as a whole; she creates an allowing, safe place for the individual to reconnect with themselves. She has a private practice in Roberts Creek and West Vancouver BC.
These Intensives are for professional training, and for personal self-discovery. They give participants an opportunity to explore this work through demonstrations, movement, hands-on experience, witnessing, discussion and personal sharing in a retreat-like setting. The support of the group enriches and deepens the process.
Tuition: $960(Cdn) due April 14, payable to “Rosen Method Cascadia Centre”
Lodging & Meals: $598.40(Cdn) includes HST payable to “RM Studio”
Pay by: April 14 (includes non-refundable deposit of $250) After – April 14 – pay $673.40
For information call Deanne or Mariette at the Rosen Method Cascadia Centre
Toll-free Canada/US 1-877-885-0179 or 604-885-0179
Register on line: www.rosenmethod-canada.com
Essential Motion
Learn to move wholeheartedly toward your vision, goals, and dreams
May 11 – 13th, 2011
Join us for a somatic movement workshop: Karen Roeper’s Essential Motion
In her original and inspiring work, Karen reconnects us with the body as our source of aliveness, creativity, and wisdom. Watching us move, Karen’s compassionate eyes observe where our bodies are stuck and where they are free. By guiding our bodies to a place of internal listening, she helps us discover and remember how we long to move.
Karen Roeper is the founder of Essential Motion. Karen’s lifelong focus has been to explore the relationships between body and emotions, the mind, and Spirit. She has conducted seminars both nationally and internationally for over twenty years. Karen holds a Masters in Counseling and Dance Therapy is a Rosen Method Bodywork Senior Teacher and is an adjunct faculty member at JFK University. She has maintained a private practice in bodywork and movement for twenty-five years. Karen is currently conducting Essential Motion Leadership Trainings in the United States, Sweden and Finland. Karen believes in curiosity, kindness and the transformative ability of each person.
Karen Roeper
“There is a power that comes from contacting the self on a visceral level—a power that leads to an opening of the heart and a return to who we truly are. I facilitate this transformation through movement—the forgotten language of the soul.” — Karen Roeper
Dates: Wed. May 11 & Thurs. May12, 9:30am 4:30PM Fri. May 13, 9:30am – 12:30 pm
Location: Cascadia Centre, Roberts Creek, BC
Fee: $285 (lunch included on Wed. and Thurs. HST $50 non-refundable deposit)
Accommodation: $100.80 (includes 3 nights lodging, breakfast, HST)
Contacts: Mariette Berinstein 604-885-0179
Toll Free 1-877-885-0179 Email: csacadia_centre@dccnet.com
News from the Circle of Women
The annual Circle of Women event at Cascadia was a gas! And it revealed so many dynamic and fascinating facets of the lives and work of the women involved. Here are a few highlights from some of those who were there, and some who couldn’t make it this time. We missed Barbara Karmazyn, one of the founders who wasn’t able to attend this time around.
Mariette Berinstein has been incredibly active in the Rosen community worldwide, and is offering many workshops and events at all levels, from introductory to teacher training. You can find out more on her site at Rosen Method Canada. The house at Cascadia continues to be booked for events and workshops, and now offers very affordable group getaways.
Carol Sill says: “I’ve been working on websites and publishing projects, with more books in the works. Since last year completing work with Eskova Enterprises for In Love with the Mystery by Ann Mortifee with music by Paul Horn and friends. Also assisting Nancy Mortifee in her Women’s Mindfulness and Intimacy retreats when they happen at Cascadia. The next one upcoming will be April 29-May 1. It is so great to engage in the Circle of Women and renew our connection!”
Judyth Shanley said: “Sacred and magical, a weekend of intimacy, laughter, play and harmonious sharing in a way that is new every time. Our latest weekend, our Circle of Women Retreat, was so special. The mix of old friends and new created a unique field of presence and nurturing, and an opportunity to organically weave our experiences through shared activities and stories. I delighted in being held by the house, sumptuously fed by Jonita and ultimately rejuvenated through loving sisterhood. Thank you Circle of women.”
Rita Cloutier has a new website promoting her coaching and counseling service, Getting to Core Goals, based on the Immunity to Change program. She’s offering workshops and seminars as well as one-to-one counseling, and has some events planned at the beautiful University Women’s Club at Hycroft. The next day long workshop will be on Thursday, May 12th.
Deanne Mineau said: “I have just returned from a wonderful full-body massage and I’m eating a delicious salad for lunch. I’ve been bringing more daily personal routines into my life, since I have fewer outside obligations at the moment. So, I’m riding my exercise bike, writing at home and with my amazing group of fellow writing travellers, doing Rosen Movement classes twice a week, checking on our returning eagles in their nest close to the house, pruning the raspberries. I’ve begun holding drumming circles in my living room on Fridays, and am learning to let go of performance anxieties as we progress into the unknown energies of our group. Geordie and I have been planning some for our August wedding. I am still working with Mariette at Cascadia, on a project by project basis, a few hours a week.
I’m watching an eagle out my window, in full glide circle on the updraft, in the noon sun, his white head and tail feathers as brilliant as the fresh snow on the mountains across the Straight.
I am learning that it is essential for me to spend more time Being, not Doing.”
Elizabeth MacLeod: so busy with www.wildwomanenchanted.com and the new line of essential oils and a new fragrance line!
Remarking on the event, Carol Sill said: “Wild Woman Enchanted gave a beautiful demonstration of how the Wild Woman Mystery Card reading is enhanced with the corresponding essential oils. Insightful and intuitive understanding of the meaning of the cards is then expanded through the power of scent and colour to create a lasting impact and resonance to help you remember what the cards revealed.”
isabella mori said: “what’s new – mental health camp is being planned http://www.moritherapy.org/article/mental-health-camp-yvr-11-diversity/ and i’m terribly excited about the topic of diversity. novel writing is going well http://www.moritherapy.org/article/another-novel-excerpt-the-birthday/; i’ve passed the 110,000 word mark on monday! it will probably take until close to the end of the year until i get this appr. 200,000 monster done.”
New member Teri Arcand said, “So looking back today, how do I see the awesome weekend experience with our ‘Circle of Women’? Well, simply, it was a ‘real’ weekend spent with ‘real’ women sharing ‘real’ lives, hopes and dreams. It is the uniqueness of each one and the generosity of all that is gift wrapped in the tiny sparkles of love shared. ….it is this that brightens the inside corners of our lives.”
Tracey Knihnitski couldn’t make it but sent this message: “I too am so sorry I missed this soulful weekend! Sure could use some women’s collective creative energies! Three jobs occupying my energy these days! Grateful for the opportunities – hopeful for “me” time! SOON! Thank you for holding the circle – hoping to see you soon!”
Teresa Bockhold: You are wonderful! Keeping all the good stuff going at my end… so much so that I am missing you all at these events. Thanks for holding the circle on my behalf again and again! www.teresabockholddesign.com
Elke Babicke has been nominated for the Woman Of Worth 2011: Leader of the Year award! the event will be held on May 7th. www.theWOWevent.com
Baljit Siekham has had an amazing year, and her business, Alchemy Organizing, is still going strong.
Marielle Geoffroy is still bringing French language and culture to her college students.
Watch for more updates in the year to come.
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