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An Experiential Workshop into Conscious Living and Dying
“Out of life comes death, and out of death, life, Out of the young, the old, and out of the old, the young, Out of waking, sleep, and out of sleep, waking, The stream of creation and dissolution never stops.” Heraclitus, 5th Century Philosopher
One of the main focus points of this class is learning about the true meaning of being "Compassionately Present" for ourselves and for another. What better gift can you give someone than to be at their side during their final moments of life, assisting them in experiencing a conscious transition. It catapults you into thinking of death not as an end to life, but a “birthing” into a new way of being. This conscious “deathing”, like “birthing”, should be a celebratory experience, one suitable to the death moment’s seriousness and potential as we encourage its fullest expression. Just as we prepare for childbirth, we should prepare for our death; our rebirth into a new way of being.
The information and techniques discussed in this class can be used as a means to positively modify difficulties brought on by your reaction to any part of the deathing process through negative thoughts, feelings or pain even in the event of an unexpected decline.
This workshop is designed to not only prepare ourselves for death, but to help assist others down the path of a conscious, joyful process, instead of a fearful, unconscious transition. Being able to ease someone’s final moments will give you peace of mind and spiritual comfort knowing you have helped them move on.
You will:
Practice breathing techniques and visualizations designed to help you consciously transition or use the techniques to help others transition.
Practice the techniques taking turns with a partner in being both the one in transition and the mid-wife.
Learn about the physical, psychological and spiritual stages of dying.
You will walk away from this workshop empowered to live your life fully knowing that when your time comes, you will embrace it and depart in peace.
This workshop is important for everyone; it contains both lecture and experiential aspects. Just as you practice for childbirth, you should practice for a spiritual birth through a conscious transitioning.
Instructors: Barbara Brooks, El Sybesma, Terri Werner, Ordained Interfaith Ministers and Integrative Bodyworkers.
Saturday/Sunday, tba from 9:30-4:30pm $160 per person. Bring a pillow, a blanket and wear comfortable clothing.
Workshop will be held at Essential Wellness Center, 211 W. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA. To register call 610-647-5407. For directions, see www.EssentialWellnessCtr.com
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