Art in Sacred Space - Exploring the 4 directions
Multiple dates and times
The Planetary Healing Woodland, EH14 7JB
Description
DATES on Sundays: 14 May, 4 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul.
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Facilitator: Elisa from Creativeflow Arts
This event is by DONATION OR FREE.
Booking here is essential as spaces are limited to 8. We highly encourage joining all dates to maximise the benefits. However, if attending all of them is not feasible for you, feel free to select the dates that suit your availability.
ABOUT THIS WORK
A series of 4 workshops to explore the four directions of the medicine wheel: East, South, West, and North. The medicine wheel is an ancient tool or system explored by ancient cultures and traditions. It follows the movement of nature, the flow of creation, the rotation of the sun, and the changing of the seasons.
The medicine wheel can help us to understand ourselves, how we function as human beings, and reminds us of the connection we have with all of life. Through guided inner journeys, intuitive arts, and nature connection practices, we will journey through the directions and explore all their gifts.
Each direction invites us to connect with specific symbols, natural elements and animals. When we embrace the flow of creation, we have the chance to reconnect with our internal rhythm, discover who we are on a deeper level, and access the wisdom of life itself.
Each workshop will offer an opportunity to explore different creative tools and modalities (painting, writing, movement, sound) and relax with guided meditation and nature connection practices.
14th May Theme: EAST: Envisioning the new - receiving guidance through intentions
In this direction we explore the process of envisioning for ourselves and our community. Participants are invited to explore different ways of accessing their inner guidance through creative and nature connection practices.
04th June Theme: SOUTH: Creating the flow - transformation into movement
In this direction we explore the power of our emotions as a catalyst for change and transformation. We invite a sense of playfulness and joy within our experience and the full acceptance of who we are.
25th June Theme: WEST: Moving within- introspection and letting go
In this direction we move inward and look at life from a different perspective. We ground our gifts and acknowledge the importance of embodiment. We allow the Earth to show us the way forward, what serves our journey ahead and what does not.
09th July Theme: NORTH: Embracing stillness - inner growth through contemplation
In this direction we pause and welcome the gifts of contemplation of our journey so far. We remember our ancestors and celebrate the knowledge and wisdom we have received through life itself.
ABOUT ELISA
Elisa is the founder of Creativeflow Arts and the Inner Light Healing Studio. She is an intuitive artist, therapist, and teacher based in Edinburgh. She studied Fine Arts & Children's Books Illustrations between Turin and London and trained in Energy Healing, Shamanism & Meditation in Scotland. Her practice is nature-based and focuses on awakening the heart and the creative energy within. Elisa's work aims to support and facilitate a deep process of self-discovering, empowerment, and healing. She holds the space with love, kindness, and care, allowing the creative process to unfold by simply facilitating its journey.
WHERE:
Meet at The Planetary Healing Community Woodland, Cockburnhill Road, Balerno, EH14 7JB. Bus 44 / 44A. Stop at the third bus stop after the roundabout. From there, proceed to enter Cockburnhill Road and walk for approximately 15 minutes until you reach a V junction, where you will need to turn right and walk for another 2 minutes. Upon arriving at the gate, there are 7 small bridges to cross before reaching the Hut, which is situated at the end of the woodland. Along the way, you will pass by the Yurt and the composting toilet.
IMPORTANT INFO
If you have any questions before or on the day regarding this event, please text: 0755 6575 645
you need any other support or have any concerns please contact our office on email holistic@planetary-healing.
LIFTS: If you need a lift from the village to the woodland, please text us the day before your event on 075 0443 8763 and we can organise a volunteer. Otherwise it is a beautiful 15 minutes walk in the country side.
PARKING: There are about 6 car spaces in front of the woodland reserved for elders, those with mobility difficulties and parents with children. Please try to arrive a bit earlier and park at Cockburnhill Road, just after Pirnie Ha’ house. The woodland is only 3 minutes walking as you turn right from there.
WEATHER: For rainy days we have the HUT where we have a wood burner stove. We hope to be outdoors too and we also have pop up gazebos when needed.
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. This way you won't miss out on any important updates we have for you.
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, tickets are non-refundable.
DONATIONS: When you make a donation, you are supporting the continuation of our charitable work in the future. If you cannot make a donation because of your financial circunstance, you can access this work for FREE. We aim for this work to be accessible for everyone and we thank our funders for their support. If you need support with transportation costs, please contact us.
WHAT TO BRING: Please come in warm clothes ready for all weather. Layers are recommended and outdoors footwear. We will provide tea and cups. If your group is 3 hours or longer, please bring a packed lunch
PHOTOS: Occasionally we take group pictures for promotions and funders, if you would prefer not to be in the picture, please communicate this to the facilitator on arrival.
CAR SHARE: We recommend car share and lifts between friends and participants as much as possible. Whenever you see a friend walking at Cockburnhill Road, check if they are coming for our programme and kindly offer a lift.
Please help us to spread information about this work and invite others as well.
Location
The Planetary Healing Woodland, EH14 7JB