Workshop Introductions
The following is a list of the workshops, classes, and seminars that Rusty and Kathleen give. We are open to travel to give these workshops in your area. Please use the contact information at the bottom of the home page to inquire about our schedule and availability.
Reiki I (weekend)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) empowers you to help yourself and others and time,
any place, with healing energy. Reiki can help you maintain mental,
physical, and emotional balance, reduce stress, relieve pain, gain energy, grow
spiritually, and heal on all levels of being. In the Reiki I course, we
learn to hands-on healing through practice. Students will receive the 1st
degree Reiki attunement that allows them to channel the Reiki healing
energy. Giving and receiving Reiki treatments and the use of proper hand
positions will be practiced. We will also work to gain awareness of the
body’s energy systems and learn to feel the movement of the Reiki healing
energies within others and ourselves.
Reiki II (weekend)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
Expanding on the knowledge base gained from the Reiki I class (a prerequisite
course taken from us or from others), we learn the sacred Reiki symbols.
Students will receive the Reiki II attunements. Utilizing the new symbols
and attunements, we will practice additional techniques for hands-on-healing,
long distance healing, and emotional healing. The maturing practitioner
will learn to address both healing and situational problems through the use of
the Reiki symbols and advanced techniques. We also discuss the use of
other energies and healing modalities and how they work in combination with
Reiki.
Reiki Master (moon cycle)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
In this individual work, we personalize our instruction to the single student
or couple. Completion of the Reiki II course and a period of use by the
student are prerequisites for the Reiki Master course. This intensive course
lasts for the cycle of one moon with both class time and personal work.
The process of giving attunements for healing and teaching will be
presented. We will practice with the Reiki master symbols and attunements
for Reiki Master/Practioner and Reiki Master/Teacher will be given. Since
this is a highly one-on-one process between the student and us, we insure that
each student is fully versed in supporting tools and techniques that allow
their individual gifts to blossom.
Grounding and Personal Energy Management (4 2hr+ evening sessions)
-- R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
This four-session workshop teaches various techniques for managing one’s
own personal energy. We start with learning how to recognize and cleanse
one’s personal space. Then, we cover how to call up earth and
cosmic energy and mix them for healing and personal cleansing; how to use
advanced grounding techniques to quiet a room or provide protection from the
negative thoughts of others; how to recall one’s own energy to replenish our
internal reserves. We will work with and practice techniques for holding
one’s energy in a chaotic setting, getting rid of old thought forms that
cloud your space, and raising the level of one’s energetic body in order
to do magickal or other energy work. Instructional meditations will be
part of the experience.
Alternative Medicines (full day)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
Take an active role in your own health care. Herbal remedies, flower
essences, Massage, Reiki, mediation, acupuncture, Light therapy, magnet
therapies, vibrational therapies, and Homeopathy are but a few of the effective
methods available to us today. These things do not have to be difficult
or dangerous. It is empowering to utilize these simple techniques
and alternative therapies to help yourself and your loved ones.
These methods can be used in conjunction with traditional methods to enhance
your healing process with no ill side effects. Expand your awareness of
these ancient and modern medicines available today. You’ll feel
better for it!
Good Vibrations (full day)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
This workshop will focus on vibration and resonance in our personal
lives, social and magickal circles, global and cosmic settings. We will
focus on how energy is felt and transmitted through vibration. We will
give examples and demonstrations on the use of resonant tones and vibration in
energy work and healing using the mediums of flower essences, gem elixers, crystals,
tuning forks, toning, drumming, color, singing, and other vibratory
sources. We will discuss the various vibrations now being directed at our
planet and the connection between personal, earth, spiritual, and cosmic
vibrations through resonance, toning, and atunement. This advanced
workshop is of benefit to all energy workers and those who use or channel
energy in their circle or personal lives.
More Good Vibrations (full day)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
Building on topics discussed in the first Good Vibrations workshop, and using
the mediums of our voice, tuning forks, Tibetan bells, etc. we will delve more
deeply into sound frequencies and vibrations. We will explore exactly
what resonance is and why it has such an impact in energy work. This
workshop will include exercises to explore sound vibration at all levels, how
to achieve resonance, how to use it in healing and in altering emotional
states. Techniques for creating vibrations that affect natural and human
systems through phasing and harmonics will be demonstrated. Different
healing systems support each other. We will examine how vibration is not
only valid in its own right, but enhances all other systems of healing.
This advanced workshop is of value to individuals, couples, and groups.
Having already attended the Good Vibrations workshop is a prerequisite.
Sea Magic (afternoon)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe
The Ocean Mother brings us magick and inspiration as well as a wealth of
mystery and Medicine. Learn about the history of the sea shells you have
loved for years. There is magick and unique energies associated with each
sea shell. We have collected historical and mythological information from
many cultures through the centuries about the oceans and our relationship with
it. In this workshop, we will explore this relationship and learn how to
bring it into our modern day lives. From Poseidon to the dolphins and
whales, we will share stories to enchant your inner child. Come learn, sing,
journey, and share you own stories of ocean magic. Let us
“weave a spell with a shell” together, as we explore the wonders of
the sea!
Animal Medicine (full day or afternoon)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe
Ancient cultures looked to the natural world around them to receive messages
from Spirit. They closely examined the appearance and behaviors of the
animals around them, believing they could give us clues as to what we should do
or how we are doing. Each animal had a specific lesson to teach us -- it
was their “Medicine”. Modern culture often keeps our lives
quite separate from the natural world. Many people today are looking
again to nature and seeking to live in right relationship with the creatures we
share our Earthwalk with. It is fascinating to rediscover the Animal
medicine of the world. There is more than mere co-incidence in their
presence here. This lively discussion will change the way you think and
feel about the animals around you. It is a new awareness and a way of
honoring that is both inspirational and empowering.
The Tsalagi Dance of Life (afternoon)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
The Dance of Life is an ancient Medicine dance, originating from the Eastern
Cherokee Medicine people. Channeled and reclaimed for the people by
Dhyani Ywahoo Cherokee tribe member, this simple movement combines
breathing, creative visualization, and gentle arm and leg movements similar to
T’ai Chi. It is a grounding, centering and balancing dance of
gratitude. The meditation with movement is done at ones own pace and
movement level. The creative visualizations are easily adaptable to any
path or spiritual doctrine. Inspiring and freeing, it is certain to become part
of your inspirational ceremonies. We call it the “sharing
dance”. We share it with you and trust you will share it with your
friends as well.
Honoring Your Moontime (afternoon)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe
Honoring your menstrual cycle, or “moontime” is a way of connecting
with your female side.
This workshop helps you understand how the cycles of your fertility,
menstruation, menopause, and hysterectomy impact on your physical, emotional,
and spiritual bodies. These ancient ideas have a unique and
profound effect in helping change attitudes that may keep you stuck.
We’ll chant and sing together. We’ll share with one
another. You’ll see how much we have in common, by connecting with
other women in a safe noncompetitive , nonjudgmental space. As we
reconnect ourselves to the Mother Earth, we find a new way to be comfortable
with ourselves, our sisters, and our feminine side.
Medicine Wheel of Life- Past & Future (full day or afternoon)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe
A discussion of history with regards to the circle or Medicine Wheel of
Life. We’ll take a look at ancient religious practices; Matriarchal
verses Patriarchal societies. We’ll discuss the Native American
histories of the 5 worlds of creation and Earth changes prophesies.
We’ll examine current changes in today’s attitudes in society
towards valuing the feminine side. We’ll share how we, as women,
can help ourselves and each other to walk in balance.
Pathways of Wholeness (full day or weekend)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe
Come sing, dance, and share-
Laugh cry and grow with women of like mind.
- Heal you inner child and accept all facets of your womaness.
- Release issues that keep you stuck.
- Learn to embrace all aspects of your feminine self ( child, maiden, mother , and elder)
Rededicate yourself to a path of commitment to:
- walking your truth
- Integrating the light and the dark
- Being in balance
- encompassing the beauty of the whole
Self Esteem-- a Woman’s workshop (full day)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe
Where does self esteem come from? How can we raise our self esteem as we
begin to take responsibility for ourselves? Learn to recognize your
critical voice. Utilize effective methods that help you stop obsessive
thought sand schemas that keep us feeling separate and stuck. You can
choose to adopt new ideas, healthful habits, creative parenting techniques, and
find spiritual inspiration that will help you feel better about yourself today.
Personal Spirituality & Ceremony (full day or afternoon)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe
We’ll discuss the purpose of a personal spiritual practices and organized
religious practices. We’ll explore using your own private ceremonies and
a new attitude to bring spirituality in your everyday life. We’ll
demonstrate how you can get started constructing personal rites that reconnect
you to your higher purpose and to the natural Earth energies. Learn
methods of grounding, centering, releasing, attracting and celebrating rites of
passage. Simple private ways of honoring, enhance your life and are available
to us all.
Astral Travel and Journeywork (full day or weekend)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
In this workshop we will cover the basics of doing astral travel in a safe
manner. We will practice going “out of body” to observe
remote locations and to travel to one’s personal temple. We will
teach basic and advanced exercises to program and enhance success in
one’s personal life through journeying. We will practice
sending and receiving thoughtforms, color, and emotion. The use of different
tools and locations to facilitate the experience will be discussed. We
will do individual, partnered, are group projections.
Shamanism and Healing (full day or weekend)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
Drawing upon traditional shamanic teachings: huna, aboriginal, and native
American, we will explore the concept of the living earth. We will do
journeywork with plant spirit, animal spirit, and crystalline energies.
We will practice reading body auras and learning to discern patterns of
disharmony within the body’s field. We will discuss the different
healing modalities and how one can use simple and basic techniques to bring
profound relief to themselves and others. We will practice several huna
techniques of using breath, symbols, and intention to do “the
work.” We will bring into clarity the connection between mind,
body, and spirit and explore methods of effecting change in one realm by
working with another.
Ley Lines and Earth Energy (full day or afternoon)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
Learn about the Earth’s nervous system and how energy travels and is
distributed about the planet. In this workshop we will go to a node of
earth ley lines (where several of these energy conduits come together) and tap
the flow of energy as it travels across the planet. We will work to feel
and connect with this energy as a way of understanding the earth. We will
learn to draw upon this energy for personal upliftment and healing. We
will teach how to discern the differences in energy between different locations
and gain understanding of how to benefit from positive locations. We will
play with “tools of the trade” such as dowsing rods, pyramids, and
other devices that enhance one’s personal perceptions. This
workshop will help open your awareness to the “living library”.
Working with Crystals and Gemstones (full day)
-- Kathleen Meadowlark Dawe and R. B. (Breighton) Dawe
Crystals and gemstones are much more than just beautiful rocks. Learn to
appreciate these mineral friends in new ways. Each stone carries an
energetic signature and vibration. Indigenous people form all corners of
the earth have recognized the value of these crystals and minerals and have
utilized these precious bones of the mother earth for a myriad variety of
things. Learn which stones are best for different applications. We
will practice learning to program, cleanse, and use quartz crystals. A
wonderful selection of crystals and stones, from rare to common, will be
handled and worked with in this course.