Labyrinth Walks & Talks

Every day from May 21, 2011 to May 22, 2011.

May 21th, beginning at 10:00 AM

Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths & Glenwood Yoga
P O Box 281,
Glenwood, NM 88039

Workshops - Labyrinth Walks & Talks / May 21 - 22, 2011

Hosted by Cordelia Rose, labyrinth maker and yoga teacher.

Saturday, May 21:
The Morning Session - Talks, 10am to noon - is led by Ben Nicholson, labyrinth designer and a professor of Architecture at the Art Institute of Chicago.

David Blonski didgeridoo and flute player, tai chi teacher and labyrinth builder reveals the healing properties of the didgeridoo's vibrations. Together they discuss how different labyrinth designs affect the body in different ways, and show how labyrinths and music tie together to enrich human growth potential. David is available to play and heal throughout Walks & Talks.

The Afternoon Session - Walks, 2 to 5pm -
is held in the labyrinths. Ben introduces the labyrinths, answers questions, and shows how to draw both a Classic labyrinth and more advanced designs. Participants are given a “How To” ribbon and a package of Ben Nicholson’s new labyrinth designs. These constructions can be practiced in the raked earth, so that participants can build their own labyrinth at home.

Cordelia Rose leads a demonstration of horses being ridden in Syzygy, an equine labyrinth designed by Ben. This is one of only a few such permanent equine labyrinths. Dr. Louise Cash DC CAC, chiropractor for horses, dogs and people, will ride one of her horses. The training and healing uses of labyrinths for horses are discussed.

Ben then leads participants in creating an ephemeral Shuffle Labyrinth from memorized designs. The labyrinth is created by the shuffling of feet in raked earth. He will lead a walk & talk of Two Stones Kneeling labyrinth. The difference between walking a labyrinth and a maze is experienced by puzzling the way through Equinox Maze.

Cordelia has created a Maypole Dance for a labyrinth. She asks for 15 volunteers and explains and leads a Maypole dance in the Classic labyrinth. Dancers each hold long ribbons, which are tied to the top of the Maypole, and follow Cordelia around the labyrinth weaving the ribbons as they walk along the path. As the dancers exit the labyrinth the woven ribbons furl and unfurl around the maypole.

The evening session - 7pm onwards.

Drumming of the Labyrinths and a Circle Ceremony is led by Durelle Freeman, a member of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and a professional counselor. She uses the ancient wisdom connected to drumming activity as a path to healing and urges people to experience the effects of drumming and walking labyrinths not only as a way to have fun, but to create "brain synchrony" - an opportunity to enhance creativity and acute awareness among other transpersonal effects. Participants are invited to bring and play their instruments and join in the drumming with special guest David Blonski playing didgeridoo and flute or just dance under the stars and the new moon in the circle of Shuffle Labyrinth. Labyrinths are softly lit so that participants may walk them at their own pace.

Sunday, May 22:
The Sunday Session - 9am -12 noon.
Participants are invited to return to Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths for breakfast and continue discussions in informally led groups. Discussions are open and could relate to advanced labyrinth design, equine labyrinth design, maypole dancing, or any other subject that the previous day might suggest. Participants may also walk the labyrinths and maze until dusk and may practice making ephemeral labyrinths in the Shuffle Labyrinth tabla rasa.

Bring:
A sunhat and a flashlight and jacket for the evening event. Water and lemonade, folding chairs and tables are provided. Rest room is provided.

Meals:
Meals are included in the registration fee. Saturday lunch and dinner is provided on site at Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths catered by local restaurants in Glenwood and Alma. Sunday breakfast will be proved on site by Alma Grill. Do you require vegetarian meals?

Registration fee:
US $150.00. Glenwood 88039 residents register at no charge and may contact Cordelia Rose to purchase meal tickets.

For more information or to register: email, see website (PayPal accepted) or send check payable to Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths, PO Box 281, Glenwood, NM 88039 or phone (575) 539-2868.

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