Jan 28 – 30th Imbolc
Jan 28 – 30th Imbolc: Stirring Into New Life
Brigit with her white wand is said to breathe life into the mouth of the dead Winter and to open our eyes to the tears and the smiles, the sighs and the laughter of Spring. (Alexander Carmichael).
In this weekend event, we will experience the quickening energy of Imbolc and nourish Brigit’s energy (the neart) in ourselves while we gather the seeds of our Spring dreams. Imbolc marks the beginning of Spring in the Celtic calendar, and is traditionally a time when Brigit is celebrated as goddess, saint, poet, healer, and smith worker.
Workshop Content
Awakening ancestral memories of Imbolc, by telling stories of Brigit, the feminine soul of Old Europe.
Drawing on their strength for our healing journeys, by connecting with our BodySouls through movement, art, voice work and ritual.
Exploring the relevance of Brigit’s traditions for this time of spiritual and global crisis.
Facilitators
Mary Condren is author of The Serpent and the Goddess and forthcoming book on Brigit of Ireland: Spirit of Old Europe. She is director of the Institute for Feminism and Religion (www.instituteforfeminismandreligion.com) and has trained in Leadership in the BodySoul Rhythms Programme of the Marion Woodman Foundation. She teaches at the Centre for Gender and Women’s Studies, Trinity College Dublin.
Marian Dunlea, Jungian analyst, facilitates groups in BodySoul work in Ireland and abroad and has had a psychotherapy practice for over 30 years. She draws on her experience as a Jungian Analyst, facilitating BodySoul Rhythms Workshops with the Marion Woodman Foundation and her training in Trauma Work with the Foundation for Somatic Experiencing of Peter Levine. www.mariandunlea.com
Mérovée Guerin is an artist living in the west of Ireland, seeking inspiration from the land/seascape and the cycles of nature. She works as a community artist and encourages creating art in ways of being. She facilitates workshops rediscovering the pleasures and single-mindedness of children. Art is a tool to connect to the Life-Force and allows us to become a tool of the Life-Force.
Mary, Marian and Mérovée have each facilitated Brigit festivals in Ireland and abroad for over 20 years.
Venue: St. Michael’s Nursing School, Dunlaoire, Co. Dublin
Dates: Friday 28 January – Sunday January 30 2011
Times: Friday: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am – 5:00pm (full day)
Sunday: 9:00am – 1.00pm (half day)
Directions: (Sent on registration)
Registration: €250.00. Early bird registration €225, by January 15 2011.
A number of bursaries will be available to make this workshop accessible in the current climate. Please apply early for a bursary to
Cost includes teas/coffees. Participants may bring a packed lunch for Saturday or there are many restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Further practical information available upon registration.
Register by posting Registration form (pdf) with your cheque to address below:
Noelle Coyle
Workshop Administrator
Chestnut Cottage, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Please make cheques payable to Marian Dunlea.
Further Enquires: mariandunleaworkshops@gmail.com