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here for the final Dreamtime Event Program 2008!
(Downloads as a PDF file)
2008 Performers include:
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for music schedule and band info.)
Kan'Nal,
Lionvibes, Dub Skin, Natural Breakdown, Laura Reed and Deep Pocket,
DVS and Chantel, GSP, MO2, Blur Box, Lilli Lewis, Sephiroth Dance,
Home,
Buddha Bomb, Gypsy Nation,Inti, Abai, Adam Apollo, Tzol, Oracleyes
Turiya, Last to Know, Beth Preston, Ariana Saraha, Destin Gerrek,
Logos
Deva Dancing, Tuatha, Stanky Pockets, Wheel, Pink Helmet Band, Peace
Tribe
Magi, Burning Desert Fire, Shaela Noella, Natalie Gelman, Djero, DJ
T.Om,
2008 Workshops
include:
This year featuring:
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Henry Red Cloud,
from the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, will be leading
an incredible healing experience at this year's Dreamtime sweat
lodges. Henry is the direct descendant of Chief Red Cloud, one
of the last war chiefs of the Lakota Sioux, who owns Lakota Solar
Enterprises and is helping Native people embrace new ways to honor
the old ways through renewable energy and sustainable living.
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Henry will lead three days of
Lakota Four Doors of Wisdom sweat lodges that will help to heal the
body, while opening the mind and uplifting the spirit. The Four Doors
of Wisdom sweat lodges provide four separate rounds of cleansing heat,
each with a theme that allows participants to blend traditional Lakota
ceremony with their own needs, hopes, prayers and aspirations.
http://www.treeswaterpeople.org
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Destin
Gerek, also known as the Erotic Rockstar, will
be leading us in Dreamtime in a series of dynamic, cutting edge,
and sexy workshops and performances. Saturday night Destin will
lead an ritualized Eye Gazing to develop a deep and powerful
connection with participants, and will also be teaching the
following workshops:
The Art of Erotic Kissing : In tantra, where consciously
living in the bliss of each present moment is the path, we extracted
one of our favorite forms of intimacy and have added ancient
breathing and toning techniques to create a mind blowing, heart-opening,
body-orgasm- inducing 2 hour experience for you all. Whether
you are coming to brush up on your techniques, or simply for
the excuse to play in new, fun ways, we've got something for
everyone.
Orgasmic Breathing: Participants will be guided
into the use of breath, sound, and movement to access their
erotic energy, raise its vibration, and circulate it throughout
their body. This is a fully clothed workshop.
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Adam
Apollo: Adam will be joining us in Dreamtime yet
another year to share his profound wisdom in his workshops and
as as DJ.
Activating Dimensional Portals : Discover
the keys to establishing a dimensional gateway or portal, and
energetically linking two locations inside or outside of space-time.
Receive Galactic downloads from Guides within the Galactic Council,
learn to set up warding fields around your portal to filter
specific energies or intentions from crossing the threshold,
and create effective containers for Galactic or hyper dimensional
information storage and retrieval.
Coalescing Charge: The Art of Kundalini Magic : An
exploration into the building of creative energy charge through
breathing, then releasing this energy in a focused and intentional
manner to enable specific activation and manifestation. Learn
techniques for developing energy sensitivity in the body, entering
ecstatic breath states, activating chakras and using them for
energy storage, and releasing energy in precise and effective
ways for a variety of purposes.
Practical Magical Applications : Learn the basics of
Magical Applications, from circle-casting to protective energetic
encoding, from charging an object for specific purposes to weaving
elemental strands. Discover historical connections and correlations
to different types of Magic and their practical uses.
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K.C. Baker:
Join Sacred Sensuality teacher K.C. Baker for a beautiful
journey into the art of blessing ourselves and others through
loving, nurturing touch. Explore ways of accessing pleasure as
a portal into the depths of the present moment, and learn to move
sexual and heart energy artfully. Singles and couples. No nudity.
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Enlightenment-release of 6th and 7th chakras
w/ Rico G: This workshop explores how to release the sixth
and seventh chakras to experience the Now in a constant state of being.Capoeira
N'gola w/ Baba Ogunji: This workshop will expose participants to the
traditional style of Capoeira. We will explore movement, methodology
and pedagogy of this African derived art form.The Willing Mind (exploring
the work of Byron Katie) w/ Judd Weissman: "The work" is
the simple process of questioning the thoughts we believe, finding
out how we react when we believe them, and who we would be without
them. This is an effective tool for arriving in our true nature beneath
our busy minds.
Suspension Yoga w/ Sarah:
Suspension yoga is a fun new method designed to combine effective
restructuring and balancing techniques with aerial fun! This is for
all levels of agility.
Mutt Drumming w/ Jopa:
Simple hand drumming teachings, everyone welcome. We will
be covering some basic songs and cooperation techniques. Please bring
a hand drum or percussion instrument.
Power in Intimate Relationships w/ Stephen Woodbridge: In
the crucible of intimate human relationships, the exchange of power
with our partners comes in many forms--some delightful, some problematic.
What is your ideal? What do you find yourself actually doing? Share
your experiences of learning and challenges so that we all may grow
from them.
Stephen will also be teaching a workshop titled “Passion and
Sanity.”
Electrospective History of Electronic Music and Consciousness
w/ Buddhabomb: The
history of electronic music and its effect on consciousness will be
explored. Examples of electronic music from the 1920s to current will
be played and participants are welcome to dance.
Walking the Dog Meditation (Without the Dog) w/ Natalie Cutsforth:
This workshop starts with a brief introduction to grounding
and energy running principles, then moves into a group walking meditation.
Learn how to walk while in a meditative state!
Poi Movement - Becoming the Mandala w/ Rainbow
Michael: Learn the fundamentals of poi movement using
sacred geometry. Your body becomes the compass and your poi become
the pencil. Learn to become the center of the Mandala. Poi provided.
Gentle Opening Yoga w/Erika
Hohn: A yoga class geared towards opening gently and
deeply. guided pranyama and yoga nidra, with chanting.
Entering the Dreamtime w/Sean
Allen: The purpose of this workshop is to consciously
walk in the Spirit of the Dreamtime festival, and to have some fun
exploring the question, What is the Heart of Dreamtime? A participatory
workshop with both partner and solo meditations.
Yoga w/ Dan Farella: Exploring the connection of
mind, body, and soul, to asana, pranayama, and meditation.
North Indian Tabla and World Percussion w/Vincent
P. Smith: Learn about the complex language of North Indian
Tabla Rhythms and then jam to Afro-Cuban and African Rhythms! The
second half of the workshop will include drum and dance, please bring
your own drum!
Your Physical Body as a Portal to the Divine w/
Jo DelAmor: Through the development of deep physical
presence and a genuine relationship with our bodies we can enter into
the divine experience. Come to this workshop to discuss and learn
about ways of accessing the divine through the portal of a balanced
physical form.
Group Decision Making Using Consensus Process w/Darlene
Nixon: Consensus decision-making helps creative people
sort out the real process of "making up the rules as we go along,"
in a way that levels out the playing field so everyone has a voice
and ownership in the direction of the group.
Yoga and the Art of Astral Projection w/Jill
Lowry: This
workshop will explore the Art of Astral Projection and the ancient
practice of Yoga. Astral Projection is more than just an interesting
phenomenon but a practice that leads to a greater awareness of who
we are in the Universe. Jill will also be teaching a workshop about
staying in the present moment called The Tao of Mindfulness.
Wild Weeds and Pollinating Insects w/Katrina
Blair: We will learn the values and uses of our wild
weeds and how important they are to our pollinating insects.
Get Busy Living w/Jim
Petruzzi:
An interactive and thought provoking workshop, focused on setting
new inspiring objectives into an action plan to make your goals and
dreams a reality.
The Ancient Art of Henna w/Lorry
Pearson: Learn all about beautiful, natural Henna body
art. Everyone receives a cone of paste of their own to play with.
Deva Dancing w/
Arlyn Deva Heideman: An experiential journey into the
body through breath, attention, movement and intention. Everybody
encouraged to participate.
Relocation Astrology w/
Verdarluz: This workshop will instruct the participants
on how to empower their lives through the use of Relocation Astrology
and Clear Intention. Participant's charts will be used as examples.
A popular facilitator from last year, Verdarluz is teaching three
other workshops at Dreamtime this year: Astrology Beyond 2012,
Eye-Gazing, and The Astrology of Intimacy.
Dances of Universal Peace w/ Bernie
Heideman: Dances of Universal Peace
are circle dances with simple folk dance type movements, and the singing
of a sacred phrase or mantra from one of the worlds' spiritual tradition.
Bernie will also be leading a class on Laughter Yoga.
Gypsie Nation Dance
The Gypsie Nation dances are participatory freestyle
ecstatic dance rituals supported by a wild tapestry of ancient and
modern tribal music. Offered as medicine, the rituals are intended
to bring healing, to honor the ancestral spirits and the Earth, and
to seek solutions to complex individual, community and Planetary dilemmas.
Laughing Monkey Chant w/ Damian Leuthold: Activate
your inner spirit/dæmon/monkey by practicing this secret sacred
laughing chant.
Tai Chi Dance Poetry w/ Tara Miller: Working from
the Tai Chi form of the Five Elements (Fire, Wanter, Wood, Metal,
and Earth), as taught by students of Al Huang, we will dance and "wild
write," exploring concepts of passion, cleansing, growth, material
frugality, gratitude, and activism. Tara will also be leading a workshop
titled “Talking Gourd Circle” at her theme camp in the
evenings.
Spirit Medicine Song Circle w/ Kristin McLean and
Rebecca Finnoff: Sing your prayers! Chant and sing sacred healing
songs from around the world. Bring your songs to share. No experience
necessary... only a love of singing!
Solar Cooking Demo and Discussion w/ Sam Brown:
Every day at 10:00 am, Sam will give a demonstration and discussion
of solar cooking. See and use several styles of solar cookers, and
bring food to cook throughout the day if the sun is shining.
Chua’Ka-Cleansing the Bodymind w/
Jordan Allen: Chua'
Ka is an ancient form of self massage that allows the practitioner
to become empowered to release physical, emotional, energetic, mental
and spiritual holding. Once we have cleared these traumas we can respond
to life without our experiences from the past getting in the way.
Become a Stressbuster
w/ Char Huber: We will explore brain physiology as it pertains
to the stress response - fight/flight. You will be assisted in identifying
your personal resources and taught how to use them during a stressful
event.
12 Questions to Live in w/
Adam Johnson: What would be possible if you stopped limiting
your life with concrete answers and started living in the spaciousness
of questions instead? What ease and joy and glory might be possible
for you?
Sacred Sex Secrets for a Loving Man/Woman w/ Daniel
Stuart: How to kiss, caress, connect energetically and pleasure the
ENTIRE body of a man will be discussed and demonstrated. For women
only who are dressed in a sarong for our sacred space. A second class
will be offered for how to pleasure the entire body of a woman, for
men only dressed in a sarong.
Language of One: Awakening the Dream of Oneness w/
Tom Zamir: Come into alignment with the cosmos and into optimum harmonic
resonance and to your highest physical, sexual, mental, emotional
and spiritual capacities.
Chakras and Synergy Essences w/
Noella Rosenella: Discovering the Hawaii 13 Chakra Channel
with movement, sound, meditation, and synergy essences. Noella will
teach another workshop about what Synergy Essences are and how they
can assist in healing and evolution.
Bringing Revolution to the Streets of Denver w/
Kate Eckhardt: In August, Denver hosts the Democratic
National Convention, and this is our opportunity to bring our Dreamtime
visions of revolutionary social change to a national audience. We
will explore examples of guerrilla theater, direct action, and street
ritual to create our own inspired activism.
2008
Theme Camp include:
Lakota
Life - Past and Present
This theme camp will have a large Lakota tipi (26' round) but also
a solar heating system (4' x 8'). Henry Red Cloud is the direct descendant
of Chief Red Cloud, the last war chief of the Lakota Sioux. Henry
will lead this year's sweat lodges and do Lakota storytelling at the
theme camp and will talk about the Lakota's modern embracing of renewable
energy and how it fits into Lakota tradition and spiritual beliefs.
Serenity Healing Camp
Offering free massage, and other modalities of body and energy work
to festival attendees. It will provide a calm peaceful environment
for relaxation. It will provide workshops and educational demonstrations
to festival attendees.
Shambala
A comfortable, shady & airy spot for open discussions and impromptu
performances/workshops. We'll have lots of rugs, pillows, and light
strings, and serve hot tea to encourage a relaxed, welcoming vibe
for everyone.
Solar
Cooking
Solar Cooking and other solar technologies. We will have several solar
cookers that participants can use. We will be cooking all the time
using only the sun. Drop ins welcome.
Talking
Gourds
Poetry/spoken word space. Talking Gourds is a practice
that combines bardic poetry, deep ecology, poetry performance, and
talking gourd circles.
Hands
of Light
Bodyworkers offering energy based tandem sessions
Boom Hollow
Boom Hollow is a place to soak in the deep cleansing and spiritually
transportive vibes of the didgeridoo, an ancient and magical instrument
as old as rhythm itself. Didgeridoo players of all levels are encouraged
to participate in the scheduled healing sessions offered at 10am,
4pm, and 2am Friday, and 12pm, 6pm, and 2am Saturday. Participants
lie down on carpeted floor of an authentic tipi while didgeridoo players
play over their bodies for approx one hour, enabling and unlocking
the deeper mysteries of the soul.
CALLING ALL DIDGERIDOO PLAYERS- If you have a didj in the key of D,
please join us in any of the scheduled healing sessions.
Cuddle
Canopy
Come and let us bathe
your senses in pools of pleasure. Bring or find a friend and discover
yourselves and each other in a cuddly cavern.
Prophecy
Campus
Discussion, presentation and study of all things
related to prophecy, including Native American, Judaica, Hindu, Zoroastrian,
Buddhist, Christian, Islamic, Bahai prophecies and more.
Purple
Lotus Metta Space
A beautiful place to get out of the sun, meet new friends,
take a nap, get your Ogam sticks or Goddess cards read,
mist on some aromatherapy or just center in front of our male or female
alters. There will also be drumming classes with Tuatha's drummers.
We will have a white board out front that will list what is going
on each day and at
what time.
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