The Irish School of Shamanism

The Sacred Hoop Healing Lodge

64 South William Street

Dublin 2

Ireland

Phone: (01) 4577839 / (086) 8707854

Residential Weekends

 2005

Weekend 1

October 1st 2nd

Journey

to Stillness

Learn to Create the Space required to experience Healing and Better Health in your Life by exploring your Chakra System to rekindle your Soul Connection.

Come and experience the Universal flow of Dreamtime   Self awareness, Healing and Stillness that sits within the heart of each of us.

Working   with a few simple exercises Dermot will assist you to reawaken the hidden aspects of your essence and power.

So often these parts of us lay dormant repressed and underdeveloped . The reason   for this is quite simple our modern left brain formatted way of educating and programming our minds is a direct result of our cultural conditioning that is hugely if not totally influenced by television ,marketing  and advertising.

The results of this are not good as it leads to those who fail to succeed in  fitting into this program simply going about creating a world of jealousy and resentment towards those more successful than themselves.

 This often manifest itself through Unsuccessful relationships , Unsatisfactory careers, Depression, High, Blood Pressure, Low Self Esteem Addictions and the I should have factor.

Rediscover the Magic of your own unique Soul Connection within the Universe .Learn to rebuild the Bridge of understanding, Trust and self confidence within yourself. Learn to dissolve unwanted self doubts and discover through your dreams how you can be guided to heal and  empower yourself and your loved ones.

AREAS COVERED  INCLUDE

Finding your centre, Spiritual Healing

Perceiving the Aura

Connect with and communicate with your

Guardians,

Spirit Guides,

Angels & Power Animals

Healing Your Inner Child,

EXPLORE YOUR

 CHAKRA SYSTEM

THE SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL CENTRES OF AWARENESS

7      WHITE/INDIGO

Crown Chakra         

    Pineal Gland

Compassion Forgiveness

Acceptance Harmonious

Effect on others non attachment

Loving and non reactive

6      PURPLE

Third Eye Chakra   

 Pituitary Gland

Sees the bigger picture the eagle

Eye overview of the Great Spirit

Chooses for the greater good

Healing Addictions giving Service

5     BLUE

Throat Chakra      

   Thyroid Gland

Open clear Communication of

Feelings and thoughts, Creativity

Speaking up Clearing releasing

Life force, Healing

4    GREEN

Heart Chakra      

     Thymus Lungs

Harmony Trust Lovingness gentle

with self and others open to receive

and give flexible open to change

New ideas growth Letting go, Balance

3     YELLOW

Solar Plexus Chakra      

  Pancreas

Mental energy balance willpower

Awareness of self / others beliefs

/feelings, Constructive criticism v

Destructive criticism, perfectionism

2 ORANGE

Sacral Chakra  

    Adrenal Gland

Emotional needs/Boundaries

Trust warmth, Intimacy

Attachments

Letting go addictions

Pleasure v needs

                                                          1 RED

                                                  Base/Root Chakra

                                              Sexuality /Reproduction

                                           Basic bodily needs, Security

                                             Financial/Sexual security

                                           Grounding, Physical space,

                                         Personal, Intimate boundaries

Weekend 2

Nov 12th 13th

Dreamweavery

 & Drumquest

Learn the hidden meaning and therapeutic benefits of Dreams

Dermot's expert interpretation of symbols and dreams assists those who work with him to understand the full meaning and guidance which is provided to them on their journey here on Mother Earth. If we can learn to rely on our intuition, we can then begin to Spiritually wake up and listen to our inner voice and regain our personal powerand balance of Mind Body & Spirit.

 It is only when we learn to release the feelings of powerlessness and sense of frustration that we finally experience progress and see that we were in some way reverting to an old pattern of dumping on ourselves. If we can get ourselves into thinking that a stressful situation is appositive  opportunity for growth rather than a negative experience we are more than halfway to reclaiming our own personal power and healing ourselves.

 When we realize that everything is connected, then we are empowered and understand that all problems can be overcome.

Dermot works privately with individuals at his Nationwide Clinics check the link for more detail .Workshops are also available countrywide  assisting people in dealing with a variety of problems . Dermot calls his process Soul Integration Therapy. By using Dream Interpretation, Pathway Readings and Drumming  Dermot guides  people to restore there balance of Mind Body and Spirit.

Weekend 3

Dec 10th 12th

Journey of the Drum

Explore the Primal Power known to our Indigenous Ancestors Using the gentle vibrations of his drum Dermot guides you on your own individual sacred journey into the world of the SPIRIT. In a safe and enjoyable way he will assist you in you exploration and experience of Shamanism.

The drum is a powerful healing tool which Dermot uses to help you journey into altered states of consciousness. This experience is all very relaxing as Dermot guides you gently through your own individual journey. On the journey, you may encounter symbols or images that appear. Some experience past memories of previous experiences that require healing. Often these can be of a past life or early childhood experiences of soul loss. Dermot's expert interpretation of symbols and dreams assists those who work with him to understand the full meaning and guidance provided on the journey. If we can relearn to rely on our intuition, we can learn to listen to our inner voice and regain our personal power. It is the possible to release the feelings of powerlessness and sense of frustration when we experience a lack of progress and see that we are in some way reverting to an old pattern of dumping on ourselves. If we can get ourselves into thinking that a stressful situation is an opportunity for growth rather than a negative experience we are more than halfway to reclaiming our own personal power and healing ourselves. When we realise that everything is connected, then we are empowered and understand that all problems can be overcome. Dermot works with individuals as well as groups assisting people to deal with a variety of problems using Dream Interpretation, Pathway Readings and Drumming workshops.

TERM 2     2006

Weekend 4

Feb 26th  27th

Soul Journey Within

A personal inner journey of Soul Integration and Healing of our past

DISCOVERING THE STILLNESS WITHIN HEALING YOUR INNER SOUL CONNECTION

Our Inner Child /Soul connection is a powerful presence. It dwells at the very core of our being it is our Soul balancing connection of Mind Body & Spirit. Imagine a healthy happy child. As you picture this child in your Minds eye, sense its rushing life-force. With great enthusiasm it explores the environment. It knows its feelings and expresses them openly. When it hurts it cries. When it’s happy it smiles and laughs from deep down inside. This child is highly sensitive and instinctual. It knows who to trust and who not to trust. This little child loves to play and discover. Every moment is new and full of wonderment. From this playfulness comes an inexhaustible well of creativity and aliveness. As time goes on the Child runs into the demands of the Adult world. The voice of grown ups, with their own needs and wants begin to drown out the inner voice of feelings and instinct. In effect the parents and teachers say “don’t trust yourself, don’t trust your feelings. Don’t say this, don’t express that .Do as we say, we know best. With time the qualities that gave the Child its aliveness-curiosity spontaneity, ability to feel are forced into hiding.

In the process of disciplining, and educating children, adults often turn the child into a repressed predictable programmed Adult.

By eradicating the Childs vulnerability along with its lack of control, they severely damage the essential Soul essence and self of the child.This results in Soul loss/Fragmentation The baby is thrown out with the bath water; the program then received and believed is created  lived and experienced from then

THE CHILDS BELIEF SYSTEM SAYS:

THE ADULT WORLD IS NOT A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN

 For survivals sake the growing youngster sends its delightful CHILD SPIRIT underground and locks it away. But that now repressed  and trapped/fragmented and in denial of its needs the INNER CHILD never grows up.The fact is the child soul pars will constantly strive to be heard and connected with .Whereas the so called adult will repress anger fear inmsecurity of this forbidden place. This creates addictions depression etc. In other words you can bury your feelings but they never go away. So many people are programmed this way and spend their lives acting out patterns of behavior preventing them from making that vital connection with their soul connection/Spirit It remains buried alive, waiting to be set free .Our Inner Child is constantly trying to get our attention, but many of us have forgotten how to listen. When we ignore our true feelings and gut instincts we are ignoring the Inner Child. When we fail to nurture our Body and Soul. We neglect the Child Within. We talk ourselves out of Childlike needs “This is not the Adult like reality of the world we have been programmed to create and experience around us!” So the only option is to fit in and shut down our soul connection.

THE SPIRITUAL/EMOTIONAL CENTRES OF AWARENESS

7      WHITE/INDIGO

Crown Chakra         

    Pineal Gland

Compassion Forgiveness

Acceptance Harmonious

Effect on others non attachment

Loving and non reactive

6      PURPLE

Third Eye Chakra    

 Pituitary Gland

Sees the bigger picture the eagle

Eye overview of the Great Spirit

Chooses for the greater good

Healing Addictions giving Service

5     BLUE

Throat Chakra      

   Thyroid Gland

Open clear Communication of

Feelings and thoughts, Creativity

Speaking up Clearing releasing

Life force, Healing

4    GREEN

Heart Chakra      

     Thymus Lungs

Harmony Trust Lovingness gentle

with self and others open to receive

and give flexible open to change

New ideas growth Letting go, Balance

3     YELLOW

Solar Plexus Chakra      

  Pancreas

Mental energy balance willpower

Awareness of self / others beliefs

/feelings, Constructive criticism v

Destructive criticism, perfectionism

2 ORANGE

Sacral Chakra  

    Adrenal Gland

Emotional needs/Boundaries

Trust warmth, Intimacy

Attachments

Letting go addictions

Pleasure v needs

                                                          1 RED

                                                  Base/Root Chakra

                                              Sexuality /Reproduction

                                           Basic bodily needs, Security

                                             Financial/Sexual security

                                           Grounding, Physical space,

                                         Personal, Intimate boundaries

Weekend 5

March 25th 26th

Awakening the Goddess

Within

Reconnecting to the ancient tradition of the Goddess and her earthly power of Healing Mind Body & Soul

The Goddess

The Goddess of Mother earth is a representative of Feminine Wisdom and Power Its essential grounding force is as vital to our functioning as the much promoted God awareness within Society. Within the essence of the Goddess we find a journey of self discovery ecstasy and openness of the heart

Like the flower that blooms first it must have a good root structure in order to create and support the upper body .This flower of awareness will eventually bloom from the sacred feminine of Mother Earth manifesting a beautiful flower of enlightenment within the garden of creation.

In the reality of creation we constantly seek sexual gratification outside the balance of masculine and feminine in our life experiences. This is sometimes not in line with our soul connection so our mind body soul connection becomes unbalanced. This is caused because of lack of self awareness of the Goddess within

 bodies or within an outer relation ship with another soul upon the sacred path of the feminine. Forever our soul cries out for balance and so often within our relationships our unbalance is seen .Come and rediscover the Tantra Healing power   shared by the Awakening Goddess Within .learn to harmonies and create the sacred space where the Divine balance of God. and Goddess is directly encountered .Lovemaking can become a spiritually transforming and healing experience when the sacred feminine is honored and understood.  

• Learn to channel your sexual energy for healing, vitality, and transformation - for yourself, your partner, your family, and your world.
• Transform your appearance to reveal the Goddess aspect of who you are.
• Benefit from shamanic healing, energetic downloads of initiation, and transformational magic facilitated  at each class/ session and event.
• Learn the secrets of body language as well as direct verbal communication and sharing skills.
• Co-create sacred sound, ritual, and magic with other joyful spiritual people.
• Find fellowship in a close-knit group of powerful spiritual people who support you on your unique path, who see your ultimate beauty, and who admire your Way.
• Transform your life and your relationships by anchoring the Sacred Feminine force in yourself.
• Participate in the Great Balancing of the Earth by helping to balance the sexual energies that surround and envelop this planet.
• Power up your spiritual path and career with opportunities for Internships, facilitating rituals and workshops, available only to Initiates of this program.

Weekend 6

April 22nd 23rd.

Power Animal

& Soul Retrieval

Learn to reconnect and jumpstart your vital life-force that keeping you vibrant and healthy. Develop your Primal power connection within by working with your Power Animal Allies .Discover how Power Animal Spirits work as mediators between the material and spiritual realms. Experience the otherworlds within shamanic practice guided by your Power Animals an aspect of the Goddess Mother Earth  and teaching us how to live I harmony with the planet Mother Earth and each other.

Discovery Week

May 20th -27^th

A residential week of Ceremonial Cleansing, Dance, Chant, Drumming, Sweat Lodge and Vision Quest.

Exploring the Celtic Wheel of Initiation

All workshops may be booked individually

   Course investment          €2,170 .00

Individual workshops     € 280.00

Residential week             € 730.00

A Non Refundable Booking Deposit of €500 for the full course

€120.00 for Individual workshops € 250 for the 1 week

On completion of the full 6 workshops and week of ceremony   participants will be certified as first year practitioners. Our Master Practitioners Diploma program takes another two years.

Enrolment and Open Information Day

 Sat Sept 24th

In assocation with

THE INDIGENOUS EDUCATION INSTITUTE  USA

Presents

 Summer Solstice

Rainbow Gathering 

A Celtic /Native  American

Cross cultural  program

Celebrating World Peace Day June 2006

Glencree Centre for Reconciliation

Co . Wicklow    Ireland

A RESIDENTIAL  WEEK OF LECTURES WORKSHOPS CEREMONIAL DRUMMING FASTING CHANTING DANCING,SWEAT CEREMONY, VISION QUEST, DREAMWEAVERY RELAXATION AND REFLECTION WITHIN THE BEAUTIFUL SETTING OF THE WICKLOW HILLS.THROUGH RITUAL AND CEREMONY  WE WILL MERGE WITH  THE BALANCE OF THE GODDESS OF MOTHER EARTH AND GOD OF CREATION THE GREAT SPIRIT WITHIN. PRACTICING ALL THAT WE HAVE LEARNT GIVING THANKS TO ALL THE TEACHERS WE HAVE WORKED WITH FROM THE DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS OF REALITY

THIS WEEK WILL BE PRESENTED JOINTLY BY MEMBERS OF THE FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE OF AMERICA ,THE INDIGENOUS EDUCATION INSTITUTE AND THE STAFF OF THE IRISH SCHOOL OF SHAMANISM THIS WEK IS OPEN TO ALL WHO WISH TO WORK TOGETHER IN A SACRED SPACE OF  RECONCILATION AND HEALING OF THE PAST TO BUILD A BETTER  WORLD OF PEACE FOR OUR CHILDREN

Presentation of Master Diplomas &

First year Certification

The summer school will take place  in June during which time our teachers from the indigenous education institute USA will present each student with their certificate. They will also be on hand to teach through presentations and workshops providing support and advise to students  walking the path of the shaman as soul integration therapists .

World Peace Day 2006

We will link up with Chief Arvol Lookinghorse of the Lakota Dakota Siuox People to Celebrate  World Peace Day 2006

See www.worldpeaceday.com

Warriors of the Rainbow

Native American Lore

Only after the last tree has been cut down

Only after the last river has been poisned

Only after the last fish has been caught

Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten

A Cree Indian Prophesy
There was an old lady, from the Cree tribe, named Eyes of Fire, who
prophesied that one day, because of the white mans' or Yo-ne-gis'
greed, there would come a time, when the fish would die in the
streams, the birds would fall from the air, the waters would be
blackened, and the trees would no longer be, mankind as we would know
it, would all but cease to exist.
There would come a time when the "keepers of the legend, stories,
culture rituals, and myths, and all the Ancient Tribal Customs" would
be needed to restore us to health. They would be mankinds' key to
survival, they were the "Warriors of the Rainbow".

There would come a day of awakening when all the peoples of all the
tribes would form a New World of Justice, Peace, Freedom and
recognition of the Great Spirit. The "Warriors of the Rainbow" would
spread these messages and teach all peoples of the Earth or "Elohi".
They would teach them how to live the "Way of the Great Spirit".

They would tell them of how the world today has turned away from the
Great Spirit and that is why our Earth is "Sick". The "Warriors of
the Rainbow" would show the peoples that this "Ancient Being" (the
Great Spirit), is full of love and understanding, and teach them how
to make the Earth or "Elohi" beautiful again.

These Warriors would give the people principles or rules to follow to
make their path right with the world. These principles would be those
of the Ancient Tribes. The Warriors of the Rainbow would teach the
people of the ancient practices of Unity, Love and Understanding.
They would teach of Harmony among people in all four corners of the
Earth.

Like the Ancient Tribes, they would teach the people how to pray to
the Great Spirit with love that flows like the beautiful mountain
stream, and flows along the path to the ocean of life. Once again,
they would be able to feel joy in solitude and in councils. They
would be free of petty jealousies and love all mankind as their
brothers, regardless of color, race or religion. They would feel
happiness enter their hearts, and become as one with the entire human
race. Their hearts would be pure and radiate warmth, understanding
and respect for all mankind, Nature, and the Great Spirit.

They would once again fill their minds, hearts, souls, and deeds with
the purest of thoughts. They would seek the beauty of the Master of
Life -- the Great Spirit! They would find strength and beauty in
prayer and the solitudes of life. Their children would once again be
able to run free and enjoy the treasures of Nature and Mother Earth.

Free from the fears of toxins and destruction, wrought by the Yo-ne-
gi and his practices of greed. The rivers would again run clear, the
forests be abundant and beautiful, the animals and birds would be
replenished. The powers of the plants and animals would again be
respected and conservation of all that is beautiful would become a
way of life.

The poor, sick and needy would be cared for by their brothers and
sisters of the Earth. These practices would again become a part of
their daily lives. The leaders of the people would be chosen in the
old way -- not by their political party, or who could speak the
loudest, boast the most, or by name calling or mud slinging, but by
those whose actions spoke the loudest. Those who demonstrated their
love, wisdom, and courage and those who showed that they could and
did work for the good of all, would be chosen as the leaders or
Chiefs.

They would be chosen by their "quality" and not the amount of money
they had obtained. Like the thoughtful and devoted "Ancient Chiefs",
they would understand the people with love, and see that their young
were educated with the love and wisdom of their surroundings.

They would show them that miracles can be accomplished to heal this
world of its ills, and restore it to health and beauty. The tasks of
these "Warriors of the Rainbow" are many and great.

There will be terrifying mountains of ignorance to conquer and they
shall find prejudice, hatred , jealously  character assignation and lies. They must be dedicated, unwavering
in their strength, and strong of heart. They will find willing hearts
and minds that will follow them on this road of returning "Mother
Earth" to beauty and plenty -- once more.

The day will come, it is not far away. The day that we shall see how
we owe our very existence to the people of all tribes that have
maintained their culture and heritage. Those that have kept the
rituals, stories, legends, and myths alive. It will be with this
knowledge, the knowledge that they have preserved, that we shall once
again return to "harmony" with Nature, Mother Earth, and mankind.

It will be with this knowledge that we shall find our "Key to our
Survival".


TWO
(Ta-li)

BONY MONTH
Gaga lu'nee

We do not want riches but we
do want to train our children
right. Riches would do us no
good. We could not take them
with us to the other world. We
do not want riches, we want
peace and love.
RED CLOUD
SIOUX CHIEFTAN
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February 1

Ga sa qua lv, the circle, infinite life in
its cycling process--inhaling and exhaling. The sun
draws moisture from the earth and disperses it back
to us in a continual movement around the clock
called life. We are on the journey of giving and
receiving.
Father-Creator knew we would not be self-
sufficient and gave us willing hands and loving
hearts with which to give and receive. Look up,
the sun and moon and stars are all around and travel
in cycles. Our cycle should be the most beautiful of
all--for we are life and spirit.

Even the seasons form a great circle in their
changing, and always come back again to where
they were.
HEHAKA SAPA
OGLALA
1800s

By:  Joyce Sequichie Hifler