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Since time immemorial humanity has recognized and used medicinal plants not just as a source of healing but as a source of inspiration. Mankind inspired by infinite wisdom has discovered the intrinsic interrelationship between man and the environment which is evident in certain cultures which have succeeded in establishing these lines of communication. The sacred teacher plants are living beings which can transmit with their spirits  energy and wisdom to other living beings. The existence of the sacred teacher plants is related to life itself and employed correctly inspire wisdom through dreams, visions, revelations, images, perceptions and intuitions.

 

Ancestral Ritual of the Sages.

 

The Shipibo-Conibo performed the ritual “Merrayabo tsinquitash rao jihuiqui behuacani” which consists of healing by sacred teacher plants using ancestral knowledge. This ritual was performed in 2006 after 60 years, and the Ancestral Universal  School of  Shipibo- Conibo Sages from the Peruvian Amazon “Chonon Rawa” have since seen the necessity of continuing this ritual on a yearly basis. In our times the ritual has become more eloquent due to the call of the plants as a result of their growing extinction and by the the progressive destruction of the Amazonian forest which threatens the continuity of the ancestral wisdom.

 

The presence of all the brothers and sisters of this important ritual with sacred teacher plants will help to send the message from our Mother Earth and our ancestors to the whole world of the need to preserve the natural springs of energy which give life to life and serve to sustain future generations.

 

 

Healing by the Sacred Teacher Plants

 

Invitation

 

We have the pleasure to invite you to participate in the Ritual Ceremony “ Healing of the sacred teacher plants” organised by the Ancestral Universal School of the Shipibo- Conibo sages fo the Peruvian Amazon “ Chonon Rawa” and the Ecological Reserve community ISA SINA which will take place on the 14th to the 20th August 2010, dedicated to the Sacred teacher plants in the Shipibo ecological reserve community ISA SINA in Ucayali –Peru, with the aim of helping to heal our Mother Earth  from the degradation of the environment, the pollution and the extinctions of life.  For this transcendental event we have chosen the site of extraordinary natural beauty ISA SINA Auwhich is 50 minutes walk from the village of Nueva Betania.

 

Travel

 

-By air: Commercial airlines from Lima – Pucallpa (approx. 50 minutes flight)

 Approx. cost $90.00

 

Reception

 

After confirmation of booking, the days for arrival to Pucallpa will be 13^th and 14^th August. If coming by air, you will be welcomed by us at the city airport and transport will be arranged to your hotel. We would be grateful if  you could kindly inform us of your date of arrival, flight number and number in your party one month in advance so we can make the reservation in good time as places are limited.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programme

 

Day 1

13^th and 14^th August

 

-       2pm Reception of the participants in Pucallpa airport with transport to accommodation.

-       In the afternoon time to purchase any personal items from town if desired.

 

Day 2

15^th August

 

-       6:30 am Breakfast and then leaving Pucallpa by boat upriver to the natural ecological reserve ISA SINA

-       Welcome greeting song on arrival at the village of Nueva Betania.

-       50 minute walk to the ecological reserve ISA SINA.

-       2:30 lunch

-       5pm dinner

-       Greeting to the lake -Lagarto Cocha at the foot of the ecological reserve ISA SINA and bonfire welcome, song and dance.

-       Purification bath with energising plants of the jungle.

 

Day 3

August 16^th Commencement of Ceremony

 

-       morning purification bathing with energising plants of the jungle.

-       7am -8am breakfast

-       9am Inauguration of Ceremony:

-       Welcome speech by the Academic Director of the School

-       Thanks and outline fo the Ceremony of the Sacred teacher plants.

-       Inauguration and opening of the ritual by the president of the Universal Ancestral School of Shipibo- Conibo Sages of the Peruvian Amazon “Chonon Rawa”.

-       Song and dance ritual to the Sacred teacher plants “Nihue Rao” presented by a group of  elder maestras of the school.

-       Ritual at the foot of the Sacred teacher plant “Shihuahuaco” 10:30am – 12:30 pm

-       Lunch 1pm

-       Rest at the foot of the lake in hammocks.

-       Herbal bathing for equilibrium and harmonization of energies 5pm

-       Ritual of permission for the ceremony with Ayahuasca for equilibrium and harmonization fo the mind, spirit and body of the participants, directed by the Maestro elder Jose who has 80 yrs of experience.

 

Day 4

August 17^th

 

-       8am -9 am Breakfast

-       Conference on medicinal plants

-       1pm rest and lunch

-       3- 5pm Cultural recreation

-       5:30 pm Herbal bathing with aromatic plants (Basil, Rosa sisa,  

Sharomashillo)

-       6:30 dinner and rest.

 

Day 5

August 18^th

 

-       7-8am Breakfast.

-       9-12:30 pm – ritual to the Sacred teacher plant “Renaco” directed by Maestros of the School.

-       1pm lunch

-       5:30 pm Herbal bathing with aromatic plants (Basil, Rosa sisa,  

Sharomashillo)

-       8:30 Ayahuasca Ceremony directed by an elder Maestra of the School.

 

Day 6

August 19^th – Central day of the Ceremony

 

-       7-8am Breakfast.

-       9-12:30 pm Ritual to the Sacred teacher plant “Catahua” directed by Maestros of the School.

-       1pm lunch

-       3- 5pm Cultural recreation

-       5:30 pm Herbal bathing with aromatic plants (Basil, Rosa sisa,   

Sharomashillo)

-       7:30pm Baptism with a Shipibo name to each participant and offering of a present.

-       8:30pm Main Ayahuasca ceremony directed by Merraya (Sage) Maestros –Chonon Rahua, Soy Bita, Inin Beso with  33 yrs experience.

 

Day 7

August 20^th

 

-       7am Breakfast

-       Farewell and transport to Pucallpa.

 

 

Cost

 

The cost of participation is S/. 2. 000.00 Nuevo soles (about $704 US dollars) for each person which incluyes the following:

 

-       2 days of accommodation in Pucallpa.

-       Food

-       River transport Pucallpa – ISASINA – Pucallpa.

-       6 days and 5 nights accommodation in ISASINA.

-       Herbal bathing

-       3 Ayahuasca ceremonies

-       3 Rituals to Sacred teacher plants

-       Cultural recreation (dance, singing etc)

-       Activities as outlined in the programme

 

To confirm your booking,  it will be necessary to pay a  50 percent deposit at least 30 days before arrival in Lima/Pucallpa.

 

Each additional night in ISA SINA if desired would cost S/. 200.00.

 

For more information and to confirm your booking please contact us through the following email addresses:

 

schoolchamaneshipibos@gmail.com / shamaneshipibos@yahoo.es

lawisaac@doctors.org.uk  (native English speaker)

 

We await you with much love!

¡¡¡Bekanwe nokon noi kaibobo!!!

 

Pucallpa, March 2010

 

 

Additional information http://allianceshipibo.jimdo.com/

 

Boots cost : 25 soles

Mosquito net: 30 soles

 

The ancient Chinese were aware of underlying patterns found at all scales throughout nature, and called their study Li. Artist, Bruce Pollock interprets these patterns in his drawings and paintings. Their limitless combinations and variations provide a ‘magic well’ from which he draws his inspiration. Through his art, Pollock shares the beauty and wonder he finds in these abstract patterns that exist within us and in the world around us, connecting us altogether in a network of life.

 

 

Shenzhen art Museum

www.szam.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While visiting the Lama Temple or otherwise called Yonghe Gong – The Palace of Peace and Harmony in Beijing, I saw the Statue of the Maitreya Buddha carved from a single trunk of white sandalwood.  Rising 18 meters high.

 

Afterward, I was guided to find the first New Age store in China. Opened by Mr Xue Haoliang, the store sells a variety of crystals and holistic healing books. Mr Xue Haoliang also distributes crystal singing bowls. Since I already have three, I didn’t indulge in buying a new one although I was very tempted.

 

You can order from

www.auraphoto.com.cn,

 

 

 

 

 

Djuna and Mr Xue Haoliang

 

Two Inspiring Live Music Shows with Top Belly Dancers

Saturday April 17th
10 East Athens Ave ,Ardmore , PA 19003

Meet the talented dancers:

Sahra Saeeda, Los Angeles, CA and around the globe!
Najia, Philadelphia PA
Aszmara, New York, NY
Mellilah Seattle, WA
Emilia Moon De Kemp, Toronto, Canada
Zahara, Rochester, NY
Suzana Nour, Alexandria, VA
Sitamun,New Market MD
Bahiya, Baltimore, MD
Julia, Newark, DE
Sonziry New York, NY
Daliya Amira, Doylestown, PA
Amala Gameela, Bethlehem,PA
Fatima Bassmah, Philadelphia PA
Undine Baltimore, MD
Pamela, Lancaster, PA
Frankie York, PA
Amber Doylestown, PA

Each show is only
$15 each or $25 for both shows if paid by April 7th

Both shows will be all live Middle Eastern Music by “Zaar Dust” playing for our lovely brave dancers who are all doing improvised routines.

Inspired by the music and dance of the middle east, Zaar Dust represents the collective artistry of classically trained musicians Melody Ben Flah on accordion and Kamaljit Bhamra-Watson on violin as well as accomplished percussionists Megan Chivetta(Fairouza) on doumbek and Chris Engleman on riqq. Co- founders Melody Ben Flah and Megan Chivetta, who are both professional dancers themselves, formed the group in January 2009 and share an avid love and desire to bring live music to the middle eastern dance community

Ticket information:

Philadelphia Bellydance

PO Box 569

Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083

610-449-7201

Small informal studio setting . Space is very limited!
A unique opportunity to see master level dancers up close and personal.

 

The Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion is participating in a citywide display of ceramic art by many Tyler School of Art graduates and staff during the Education for the Ceramic Arts Conference held in Philadelphia during the last week of March. http://nceca.net/static/conference_home.php

            The exhibition held at 2111 Sansom Street, is officially on the map, along one of the shuttle bus routes for this three day event; Wednesday, March 31, Thursday, April 1st and Good Friday, April 2nd. Volunteers from the church and the Welcome Center will host a Tea and Cakes cafe for visitors.  They are inviting guests into their beautiful sanctuary. The theme for this show is titled TEMPLES.  (The Welcome Center will be closed during this week).

       Young children from the “Delaware Museum Hurray for Clay” program created 70 brightly glazed mugs , which will be sold during this event.  They will be available from March 28^th, if you would like to preview them.  This gift to the church was by art instructor for the Delaware Museum, Jacqueline Jrolf.   Jackie is also an artist participating in this event and one of the curators of the exhibition. 

       Please consider volunteering.  Volunteer hours will be approximately- 10am until 2pm on all three days.  Depending on your response, hours may be lengthened.  Email Tamclements@gmail.com  if you would like to participate by your presence or baking cookies or a cake.  

      You are invited to visit this exhibition along with the many others throughout the city between March 31st and April 2nd. 

 

I have two examples of how Rita Schaer’s talent transformed my life. A client spilled coffee on the backside of a pillow that was needle pointed by my deceased mother-in-law. I felt sad throwing it away, but didn’t see any options. The pillow was ruined. I cannot sew.

However, when I told my sentimental husband I was going to trash the pillow, his reaction propelled me to research alternatives.

I met Rita, owner of Maridadi services, in a communication course. When I learned she was a seamstress, I asked her for help with my pillow. Rita did an excellent job of superb workmanship. She was fast and efficient with an excellent eye for detail. My pillow looked like new.

The second time Rita came to the rescue was with my winter vintage coat. The sleeves were too long so it felt uncomfortable to wear, so it wound up hanging in my closet instead of keeping me warm.

Within a week or so Rita transformed my clunky coat into a high-fashioned jacket that feels good to wear. Her craftsmanship is impeccable.

Maridadi is Swahili for anything beautiful, tasteful, or pleasing to the eye. That is the kind of design and workmanship that you can expect from Swiss-trained Seamstress and Designer Rita L. Schaer. Rita studied Haute Couture in Switzerland, where they put emphasis on professional quality. She has 26 years experience and has been in business in the USA since 1988.

From simple alterations to full-blown original fashion creations, Rita Schaer has the talent and experience to help you get what you are looking for, or even go beyond your expectations.

http://www.maridadisewing.com/index.html

 

Chocolate may be better for you than you realize. Unprocessed cocoa has a high concentration of antioxidants.  Antioxidants are widely used in dietary supplements to prevent cancer and coronary heart disease.

 

Clinical studies show that unprocessed raw chocolate assists cardiovascular health, helps relieve joint inflammation, prevent gum disease and boost libido.

 

Xocai is a healthy form of chocolate. For info check out http://mxi.myvoffice.com/tomherb/index.html

 

Watch my new movie on Group Motion’s Friday Night Dance Workshop.

The Group Motion Workshop, developed by Manfred Fischbeck and Brigitta Herrmann in 1970, has toured nationally and abroad in addition to its regular Friday night at the Community Education Center in Philadelphia, PA. Accompanied by live music, participants are guided into non-verbal communications that free the body-mind from habitual patterns and stress. As a result, people listen to their bodys natural wisdom and respond to the moment with ease. The dances are improvisational, so that they are unpredictable and thereby always an adventure. Recorded music produced by Richard Marcus. For information contact www.groupmotion.org. Produced by Djuna Wojton.

 

Watch on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/user/DjunaWojton#p/a/u/0/ywJtHiG8zNk

 

Acupuncture was developed in China over 6000 years ago, and its still used today to maintain good health, treat a variety of conditions, relieve pain, and reduce stress. The needles used in a treatment are so delicate that no pain is felt as they are inserted into points in the body that correspond to major organ functions.

The needles are left in place for 30 minutes to an hour as the patient relaxes.

The needles stimulate meridians, or energy pathways in the body, so that blockages are removed. When chi, or life-force energy circulates freely, health is restored.

     Dr Zhu, acupuncturist 

     http://www.healingacupuncturepa.com/

I want to thank and acknowledge the top six people who’ve made a difference in my life in 2009.

 

Dr. Chenghui  Zhu for her healing acupuncture treatments http://www.healingacupuncturepa.com/

 

Joe Ankenbrand for his Feldenkrais treatments so that I continue to move and dance with ease. http://www.feldenkraisinstitute.com/about_feldenkrais/overview/?lid=nav_aboutfeld

 

Nick Frese for his technical support and his musical expertise http://www.lovealiveband.com/

 

Sheila Reynolds for her marvelous ability to channel high quality advice from spirit

http://www.mindmatters.us/bios.htm

 

Monteo Myers for his hot stones massages massmonteo@verizon.net

I want to thank Apple for it’s excellent customer service and my technical support team at the Mac store at the Cherry Hill Mall.