Sacred Equinox
A Deep Dive with Julie Light and Cody Strauss
October 15-17, 2017
Friday 4pm - Sunday 3pm
Lake Tahoe

The cycles of nature parallel our lives in deep and powerful ways. Trees shed their leaves in autumn as part of the cycle of renewal. As the harvest is gathered, old husks and layers are removed, clearing mental and emotional remnants in our way. A universal principle of the season is that by acknowledging what is precious and valuable in our lives, we can release what no longer serves us and make way for emergence and transformation.
 
Held in beautiful Lake Tahoe and hosted by Julie Light, shamanic healer, and Cody Strauss, workshop facilitator and somatic magician, this 2.5 day retreat offers a richly supportive environment of connection, ceremony, and opportunity to explore the inner world. Through guided meditation, yoga practice, exercises to help us identify and release what’s not alive for us, and a shamanic ceremony, we will have the opportunity to dive deep and expand our experience of being alive and whole.

Autumn Harvest includes:
• Guided morning yoga
• Shared, nourishing, organic meals
• Reflective, healing, releasing exercises
• Guided shamanic ceremony Saturday night

 

THE CEREMONY
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Along with a team of assistants, we will lead the group in a deep-dive Shamanic journey on Saturday night. 

 

ACCOMMODATIONS
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The retreat will take place in a beautiful home just a few blocks from the lake in Tahoe. Sleeping will take place in the communal space. Guests are asked to bring a sleeping mat, sleeping bag or blankets, and a pillow.

 

FOOD & DRINK
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We will provide Saturday’s meal, as well as snacks, coffee and tea throughout the weekend. Additional meals will be shared potluck-style. Every guest will be asked to bring a specific dish to be shared with the group.

 

COST & REGISTRATION
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The cost is $495-$695, sliding scale.
Deposit of $200 due by 10pm on September 22nd.
*This retreat requires participants to have had previous shamanic guided experience
*Email Julie at ([email protected]) for details about the sacrament
•A partial work-trade option is available ($200 off)
*Space is limited to 8, register asap to reserve your spot

 Optional: Private Preparation and Integration Sessions with Julie Light
        1 Preparation or integration session       $80
        1 Preparation and 1 integration session     $150
        1 Preparation and 2 integration sessions    $200
        2 Preparation and 2 integration sessions     $240

If you need to complete the required guided meditation prior to the retreat, you can schedule this with Julie at a pay-what-you-can rate.

Anyone attending the retreat will receive $170 off a private journey package with Julie (available starting November)
     Which includes:
           2 Preparation Sessions
           1 Full-day guided shamanic journey
           2 Integration Sessions
 

 To register:
1. Send payment via PayPal to [email protected]. Choose "send money to family & friends" option.
2. Email Julie at [email protected] to confirm your attendance and include: a) a list of any current medications and supplements, b) your contact info to schedule an informational call with Julie, c) any requests for special accommodations, and d) any questions you might have.

 

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
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Julie Light is a shamanic guide working in Oakland, CA. She has a B.A. in Cognitive Science from U.C. Berkeley and an M.A. in East-West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She works with people doing one-on-one and group deep healing and transformational work with the use of sacred sacraments. She has a passion for helping others shed that which no longer serves them and aiding in the quest for self-discovery. Her skills include Reiki, intuitive readings, feather blessings, crystal work, singing and playing various musical instruments, and group facilitation. Julie also incorporates the Hakomi principles of organicity, mindfulness, unity, mind-body holism, and non-violence in her practice.

Cody Strauss is a workshop facilitator, life coach, and professional organizer. She specializes in fusing personal growth and coaching work with somatic practices such as dance, yoga, Hakomi counseling, and performance art. Her 10+ years experience as a teacher and facilitator have led to an approach that integrates the spirit, body, and mind. Cody's skill and passion lie in creating rich and supportive environments that encourage people’s intuition and creative intelligence, allowing them to connect more deeply with inner vision and inspiration. Cody has a strong belief in the power of personal transformation and brings imagination, insight and a sense of humor to this work.
 www.clearspacebayarea.com

 

How to invite friends

If you’d like to invite people from your tribe that you trust & feel would be well aligned for our gatherings, simply send us an email with your friend's full name, email address and a sentence or two about your connection to them ~ and we'll send them an invitation.

 

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