Introduction to the Medicine Wheel

Dates on Saturdays:  12 Oct, 26 Oct 

Time: 2pm to 5pm

Facilitators: Ali Taylor 

Venue: The Planetary Healing Community Woodland 

Note: Due to the cold weather, we have changed the venue to Pirnie Ha' for the meeting on the 26th of Oct. 

ABOUT THIS WORK:

Introduction to the Medicine Wheel - ancient ways in modern times

Are you on a journey of finding balance in your life? Would you like to connect more deeply to guidance and wisdom to help you navigate life’s ups and downs?

The Medicine Wheel is a powerful tool used in various indigenous cultures, particularly among Native American communities. It represents the interconnectedness of all life and the cyclical nature of existence. But it can be used effectively in our modern world as a tool for improving our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, for meditation and for personal growth - using the cycles of life and the natural world as a guide.

These workshops are intended as an introduction to the Medicine Wheel, its meaning and practical application. You will experience a re-connection to yourself, others and Mother Earth, and develop tools to help you navigate more smoothly the ups and downs of modern life. 

The Medicine Wheel is typically divided into four primary directions (cardinal points) : East, South, West, and North. Each direction is associated with specific elements, seasons, animals, and particular qualities.


12 Oct:  East & South Directions

• East: Represents new beginnings, illumination, and vision. It is associated with the element of fire, the season of spring, and animals like the eagle and hawk.

• South: Symbolizes growth, trust, and the emotional body. It is linked to the element of water, the season of summer, and animals such as the coyote and deer 



26 Oct:  West & North Directions

• West: Stands for introspection, strength, and the physical body. It corresponds to the element of earth, the season of autumn, and animals like the bear and jaguar.

• North: Represents wisdom, clarity, and the mental body. It is associated with the element of air, the season of winter, and animals such as the buffalo and white wolf.

Note: 

*the other 3 Directions of the Medicine Wheel (Above, Below and the Centre) will be covered at a future date

To benefit fully from this work we recommend booking for both dates as this work is progressive. If you cannot do both dates, some catch up might be possible.

Please bring a personal blanket, a notebook and a snack. Cushions, some blankets, a cosy wood-burning stove, tea, water and cups will be provided.

ABOUT ALI TAYLOR

Ali is a skilled and experienced Shamanic, Sound, & Energy Practitioner and a Yoga Teacher based in Fife. She works with clients one to one and with groups. Her passions in life are teaching and helping people to improve their health, happiness and wellbeing. She works in a heart-based and on a intuitive way and specialises in helping people deal with trauma, pain and anxiety. She is also a spiritual life coach, helping people navigate the ups and downs of life's journey.  

Ali's website: https://rainbowwarrior502.wixsite.com/mysite 

IMPORTANT INFO

Maximum 8 to 10 participants 

DONATIONS: Suggested donation between £5 and £25 according to financial means. We would like Planetary Healing work to be inclusive and accessible to all, therefore, if you cannot afford a donation and need a FREE space, please feel free to book.

NOTE: If you book and do not show up without providing a reason, it might impact your ability to book with us in the future. 

CAR LIFT SHARE GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1146040586448542

QUESTIONS? If you have any questions before or on the day regarding this event, please text: 078 4027 2006.

If you need any other support or have any concerns please contact our office on email holistic@planetary-healing or text: 075 0443 8763.

WHERE : Meet at Pirnie Ha',  Cockburnhill Road, Balerno, EH14 7JB. Bus 44 / 44A. At the village, stop at the third bus stop after the roundabout. From there, enter Cockburnhill Road and walk for approximately 15 minutes. Pirnie Ha' is the only house on the right side of the road. 

PARKING: No parking in front of the woodland. Please park near Pirnie Ha' House. If you are driving, disregard the SAT Nav instructions at the very end as it will direct you to another farm. From Pirnie Ha', proceed straight ahead until you reach the V junction, turn right and continue walking for approximately 2 minutes. See instructions above.

WEATHER: Mix of indoors and outdoors session, please bring warm and waterproof layers to wear.

EMAIL REMINDER: You will get an email reminder of your event 3 days before it. Please make sure you add holistic@planetary-healing.org to your email address book or safe senders list. Also keep a regular eye on your inbox and spam folders as sometimes our emails end up there. This way you won't miss out on any important updates regarding your booking.

NOTE: On your arrival, please feel free to let us know your preferred pronouns (e.g. he/him, she/her, they/them) and what name you would like us to refer to you by.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Space is limited, so if for any reason you need to cancel, please let us know asap, so we can free up the space for others on the waiting list. Due to the amount of work involved, donations are non-refundable.

WHAT TO BRING: We will provide tea and cups. If your group is 3 hours or longer, please bring a packed lunch

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