ISSUE 1 Summer Edition Sweet Medicine Newsletter 2016
2016 DATES
Events with Mukee Okan
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Welcome to the summer edition of the Sweet Medicine Australia Newsletter. We have just welcomed in 2016 and the start of a new cycle – beginnings hold so much promise for the strengthening of the things in our life that “grow corn” and the replacement of unproductive patterns with the new. What is your intent for this year? – How do you choose to walk your life? I was recently reminded of the “The Imaginings of the Grandmother Matriarchs” This teaching (based on work by Hyemeyohsts Storm) offers how to stay focused on what matters in life, helps to hold onto hope daily and allows our naturalness to gently come forward. Perhaps there is something in these teachings that resonates deeply within you for 2016
THE TWELVE IMAGININGS OF THE GRANDMOTHER MATRIARCHS 1) I imagine that women and men are equal. 2) I imagine that life is challenge and giving to experience life and balance. 3) I imagine that sex is natural, sacred and beautiful. 4) I imagine that all humans are born to like to learn and grow. 5) I imagine that I can live my life, question my experience and change my existence. 6) I imagine that I can help change conditions of my world and my personal circumstances. 7) I imagine that I can listen to creation directly and I need no interpreter. 8) I imagine that I can be myself even in those times when I am pained by others. 9) I imagine that I am my own authority and my own teacher. 10) I imagine that all information must be questioned by me to learn. 11) I imagine that I can be the kind teacher to myself. 12) I imagine that I am a self-responsible human who will teach others to care for our sacred Mother Earth with Beauty. “Lightningbolt” Hyemeyohsts Storm Quodoushka Spiritual Sexuality teacher and guide in the Twisted Hairs tradition of the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path (SMSD) Mukee Okan recently sent the following words in an email and I wanted to share them with you.. “When you enter any space in your everyday world, as the magnetic attracting thought space you are as an SMSD apprentice — you have, we all have the opportunity to bring more light, laughter, love, beauty, power, presence, wisdom, care, commitment, and more inspiration by simply being natural — every moment. Touch Self, Life and Others with Beauty — the power of the 1-point.” Wishing you all a powerful year filled with beauty, magic and naturalness! Bronwyn |
NEWS FROM OZ RED LODGE
This December saw the end of the 5th year of Red Lodge and the second year of students graduating from the 4 year program. The 2015 year included nearly 50 students across the various year levels being immersed in many varied and powerful teachings; such as elemental directions, balance in everyday life, character structures and productive and unproductive patterns and the medicine of the world around us There were experiences of the healing paradigm, diving into the many ceremonial opportunities that the Sweet Medicine Sundance path offers – each profoundly life altering and life giving. To participate in Red Lodge is to commit to one’s own excellence, to strive for impeccability of a warrior, to build connection to spirit and living in harmony with universal energy and the gain of autonomous freedom! On reflection and witnessing the year that was Red Lodge for the current students this intent was certainly lived out to its full. Congratulations to all those who took the opportunity to grow and shine their light more in this strong vibrant Australian community that is built around support, care and empowerment.. We look forward to connecting again in 2016 and welcoming new students into Red Lodge for its 6th year – Inside the Law of Energy 6 is imagination. What does this mean?
Imagination with understanding in place, creates empowerment. In this step we must be willing to recognise all the faces of whatever is reflected to us as part of us. 6 is the place of the ancestors. If we are to have a proper understanding within our imagination to gain freedom from pattern, we must be all parts of the all, past, present and future and see all reflections. Imagination is the extension of who we are outside of time and space.
(Harley Swift Deer Reagan Shamanic Wheels and Keys Vol 1 p11)
Join us in 2016 for Red Lodge or one of our other Sweet Medicine Sundance Programs.
For more information about Red Lodge go to our website www.redlodge.com.au
Imagination with understanding in place, creates empowerment. In this step we must be willing to recognise all the faces of whatever is reflected to us as part of us. 6 is the place of the ancestors. If we are to have a proper understanding within our imagination to gain freedom from pattern, we must be all parts of the all, past, present and future and see all reflections. Imagination is the extension of who we are outside of time and space.
(Harley Swift Deer Reagan Shamanic Wheels and Keys Vol 1 p11)
Join us in 2016 for Red Lodge or one of our other Sweet Medicine Sundance Programs.
For more information about Red Lodge go to our website www.redlodge.com.au
RED LODGE - AN END OF YEAR RELECTION FROM A FOUNDATION YEAR STUDENT
Wow, what an immensely satisfying, illuminating and often challenging year. When I began Red Lodge eons ago back in March I was deciding where to live, what to do, how do I get the most out of life, who am I? So much unsteadiness, uncertainty and procrastination shaded the pattern of my previous five years. Red Lodge was the first long-term thing I had committed to for years. So there I was, learning about the directions and elements, wondering what It was all about, how come I didn’t know about all this different ceremonies?? But I had committed and by gosh I wasn’t going to waste that money . And I kept going. And every time I went to a lesson I either learnt something really valuable or I was confronted by my own reactions and found that was really where the goods were at.
There is often reference in this lineage to the mirrors of self-reflection, how we see ourselves or if we are really seeing ourselves at all. At the beginning of the year some of my mirrors had so many years of accumulated dust they were very hard for me to look into. As the layers were slowly wiped away by the work that we were doing I began to see aspects of myself for the first time. This was sometimes very hard because we have negative as well as positive parts of ourselves. But mirrors also reflect light into the dark when you shine a torch on them, and truthfulness and a willingness to grow is a very bright torch.
What I saw in myself and in the people around me as the year progressed was so beautiful. I saw this gradual unfolding and undoing and a letting out of whom we all truly are.
Year one is all about the foundations of the teachings, a reference point that is necessary to be able to build upon to learn the deeper intricacies of the knowledge that is passed down so that it can be used correctly and efficiently. What I didn’t realize I would be gaining was the foundations of my actual sense of self, how deeply individual I am and how that is such a gift. And the laughter, I cannot think of this last year without remembering how much fun it was and how good it feels to just laugh.
Each and every member of this community held and supported all of us with such grace and humor in their own unique way through our first year of transformation. So for those I already know, I look forward to seeing you all in 2016 for the next great adventure! And to those who may be joining us for the first time, welcome, I look forward to sharing the laughter with you too.
There is often reference in this lineage to the mirrors of self-reflection, how we see ourselves or if we are really seeing ourselves at all. At the beginning of the year some of my mirrors had so many years of accumulated dust they were very hard for me to look into. As the layers were slowly wiped away by the work that we were doing I began to see aspects of myself for the first time. This was sometimes very hard because we have negative as well as positive parts of ourselves. But mirrors also reflect light into the dark when you shine a torch on them, and truthfulness and a willingness to grow is a very bright torch.
What I saw in myself and in the people around me as the year progressed was so beautiful. I saw this gradual unfolding and undoing and a letting out of whom we all truly are.
Year one is all about the foundations of the teachings, a reference point that is necessary to be able to build upon to learn the deeper intricacies of the knowledge that is passed down so that it can be used correctly and efficiently. What I didn’t realize I would be gaining was the foundations of my actual sense of self, how deeply individual I am and how that is such a gift. And the laughter, I cannot think of this last year without remembering how much fun it was and how good it feels to just laugh.
Each and every member of this community held and supported all of us with such grace and humor in their own unique way through our first year of transformation. So for those I already know, I look forward to seeing you all in 2016 for the next great adventure! And to those who may be joining us for the first time, welcome, I look forward to sharing the laughter with you too.
INFORMATION AND PRICING PLAN 2016 RED LODGE
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FIRST YEAR - Red Lodge 2016
Session 1: March 10–13 Session 2: April 29–May 1 (no Lineage Address this weekend) Session 3: July 28–31 Ceremonial Week and Eagle Dance: August 26–September 2 Session 4: October 20–23 Session 5: December 8 –11 |
SECOND YEAR – 2016
Session 1: March 4–6 Session 2: April 22 –24 Session 3: August 5–7 Ceremonial Week and Eagle Dance: August 26th to September 2nd Session 4: October 14–16 Session 5: December 2–4 |
THIRD YEAR – 2016
Session 1: March 4–6 Session 2: April 22–24 Session 3: July 22–24 Ceremonial Week and Eagle Dance: August 26th to September 2nd Session 4: October 14–16 Session 5: December 2–4 |
FOURTH YEAR – 2016
Session 1: March 10–13 Session 2: April 29–May 1 (no Lineage Address this weekend) Session 3: July 28–31 Ceremonial Week and Eagle Dance: August 26th to September 2nd Session 4: October 20–23 Session 5: December 8–11 |
PROGRAM PAYMENT
Paying in Full
Marg: ausredlodge@gmail.com or 0448079601
Bronwyn: info@sweetmedicine.com.au or 0412648856
Please note that course fees do not cover accommodation or living expenses. Red Lodge is held in Mullumbimby NSW.
WANT TO KNOW MORE? – SOME SUGGESTED WEBSITES
Paying in Full
- Early Bird – this is to be paid prior to Jan 31, 2016 - $3200
- Normal Price- Full payments paid after Jan 31, 2016 - $3300
- Early Bird - Deposit paid prior to Jan 31, 2016 - $500, with total price of $3400
- Normal Price - Deposit paid after Jan 31, 2016 - $600, with total price of $3500
Marg: ausredlodge@gmail.com or 0448079601
Bronwyn: info@sweetmedicine.com.au or 0412648856
Please note that course fees do not cover accommodation or living expenses. Red Lodge is held in Mullumbimby NSW.
WANT TO KNOW MORE? – SOME SUGGESTED WEBSITES
- Visit www.redlodge.com.au or http://www.dtmms.org .
- Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedLodgeAustralia
- Or subscribe to our mailing list at http://www.sweetmedicine.com.au/contact.html
RECENT EVENTS WRAP UP…
RED LODGE PREVIEW NIGHT: At a recent Red Lodge preview night we had the chance to experience the power of the balanced choreography wheel. We were able to reflect on how we lose energy when out of balance and how to get back into balance. To live in balance we must give with our emotions through tenderness, hold and transform energy with our physical body through intimacy, receive with our minds through caring, determine with our spirits through passion and lust (mindfulness in every moment), and catalyze with our life force energy through open heart-to-heart communication. When we are capable of this balanced choreography, we live our lives in elemental balance, and we become open to receive the gifts of happiness, health, humour, hope, and harmony with self, life, and others. Our next Red Lodge Preview night will be held in March 2016 with Kristin Viken. (This is the weekend before Red Lodge begins for 2016) You can find out about Red Lodge or any other program at any of the upcoming events.
Sweet Medicine Australia Events 2016 DATE CLAIMERS FOR 2016
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PURIFICATION LODGE January 8th Mullumbimby with Mukee Okan
New Moon Community Purification Lodge, with Mukee Okan: Friday January 8 @ 7 pm ALL WELCOME: Men and Women. Plant your seeds of intent for the New Year. RSVP for details including what-to-bring: mukeeo@me.com INTRODUCTION TO QUODOUSHKA with Mukee Okan January 9th Mullumbimby You are invited to an educational introduction to QUODOUSHKA Spiritual Sexuality from the Shamanic Traditions • What is Quodoushka? With Q facilitator, Mukee Okan. Saturday January 9 4 - 6 pm PLEASE RSVP: Lucinda Cooper lucicooper@gmail.com for address of the Q intro venue FEMININE BEAUTY DOCUMENTARY with Mukee Okan January 9th Mullumbimby Feminine Beauty: documentary by Mukee Okan. 7 - 10 pm, Saturday January 9 (same venue) Click here for further details or information and tickets • FEMININE BEAUTY DOCUMENTARY with Mukee Okan January 10th Gold Coast Feminine Beauty: documentary by Mukee Okan. 6 - 9pm, Sunday January 10 (Bundall, Gold Coast) • See details at these links: here for further details or information and tickets |
WHITE TIGRESS KATA with Annetta Luce January 30th -31st, February 7th Mullumbimby
Saturday 30th Jan 1pm - 4pm (taster) @$40
Sunday 31st Jan 9am - 5pm (full form)@$120
Sunday 7th Feb - morning (refinements)@$40
White Tigress utilizes the Fan as a potential weapon learning how to extend your Ki energy and command presence in the space. A Kata is a collection of postures/movements that form a whole set of 24 postures. The entire Kata can be done in less than 10 minutes, but the "How" is the important factor with a continual gain in discernment's to move more with efficiency and stealth. White Tigress Fan has it’s origins of Martial Arts Kung Fu.
For registration and further details click here or contact Cheryl on 0415216331
Saturday 30th Jan 1pm - 4pm (taster) @$40
Sunday 31st Jan 9am - 5pm (full form)@$120
Sunday 7th Feb - morning (refinements)@$40
White Tigress utilizes the Fan as a potential weapon learning how to extend your Ki energy and command presence in the space. A Kata is a collection of postures/movements that form a whole set of 24 postures. The entire Kata can be done in less than 10 minutes, but the "How" is the important factor with a continual gain in discernment's to move more with efficiency and stealth. White Tigress Fan has it’s origins of Martial Arts Kung Fu.
For registration and further details click here or contact Cheryl on 0415216331
THE THEATRICAL ALCHEMY OF FLESH AND SPIRIT..THE ART OF BEING SEEN with Annetta Luce 30 January and February 5-6th Mullumbimby
Sat Jan 30th 6pm - 9pm Entering Becoming and Holding the Space (all)
Fri 5 February (night) Art of Stripping for women (Women only)
Sat 6th February (am) Art of stripping for Men Morn (Men only)
Sat 6 February (afternoon) - The Art of Coming Together
Sat 6 February (early evening) Community Purification Lodge Ceremony (Dance chief is Brad)
ENETERING BECOMMING AND HOLDING THE SPACE:: This workshop draws on our shamanic connection to the 4 worlds, Elements, Powers of Universe, Sweet Medicine (our animal allies to totems) dance, Erotic Anatomy, Contact Improvisation and Feasting the Body, Body/Mind Centring and Aikido to gain the necessary navigational tools.
ART OF STRIPPING for WOMEN: A movement-based workshop with the intention of erotic play, where nudity is not necessary. Erotica performed with a spontaneous creative edge. No sequins, no garters, no legs behind ears…just a knowing, owning, sharing and revealing of one’s own pleasure, beauty and mystery. The relationship between voyeur and dancer redefined.
THE ART OF STRIPPING for MEN: Men, feel the physicality of your sexuality and learn how to access your sensuality. Hold the confidence to be seen in your dance of virility. Give full permission to be seen. Treat stripping as craftsmanship with precision movement from the depth of your maleness. Become the magnetic attraction, put yourself “on display” and use all of your powers. Find your voice of power to align with what you want to communicate, eyes feel the powerful gaze, and walk and stand in your sexual power!
THE ART OF COMING TOGETHER: Entering the space of Ceremony requires preparation. Tools enhance your magnetism and sensuality using dance, katas and sorcery moves. So thinking drops and spirit determines how to explore. Your sexual energy, life force is the catalyst not the determiner
For registration and further details contact Cheryl on 0415216331or email her at cheryl_naturopath@hotmail.com
Sat Jan 30th 6pm - 9pm Entering Becoming and Holding the Space (all)
Fri 5 February (night) Art of Stripping for women (Women only)
Sat 6th February (am) Art of stripping for Men Morn (Men only)
Sat 6 February (afternoon) - The Art of Coming Together
Sat 6 February (early evening) Community Purification Lodge Ceremony (Dance chief is Brad)
ENETERING BECOMMING AND HOLDING THE SPACE:: This workshop draws on our shamanic connection to the 4 worlds, Elements, Powers of Universe, Sweet Medicine (our animal allies to totems) dance, Erotic Anatomy, Contact Improvisation and Feasting the Body, Body/Mind Centring and Aikido to gain the necessary navigational tools.
ART OF STRIPPING for WOMEN: A movement-based workshop with the intention of erotic play, where nudity is not necessary. Erotica performed with a spontaneous creative edge. No sequins, no garters, no legs behind ears…just a knowing, owning, sharing and revealing of one’s own pleasure, beauty and mystery. The relationship between voyeur and dancer redefined.
THE ART OF STRIPPING for MEN: Men, feel the physicality of your sexuality and learn how to access your sensuality. Hold the confidence to be seen in your dance of virility. Give full permission to be seen. Treat stripping as craftsmanship with precision movement from the depth of your maleness. Become the magnetic attraction, put yourself “on display” and use all of your powers. Find your voice of power to align with what you want to communicate, eyes feel the powerful gaze, and walk and stand in your sexual power!
THE ART OF COMING TOGETHER: Entering the space of Ceremony requires preparation. Tools enhance your magnetism and sensuality using dance, katas and sorcery moves. So thinking drops and spirit determines how to explore. Your sexual energy, life force is the catalyst not the determiner
For registration and further details contact Cheryl on 0415216331or email her at cheryl_naturopath@hotmail.com
SPIRITUAL SEXUAL WISDOM FOR WOMEN with Mukee Okan February 13th Mullumbimby
Dedicated to the element of FIRE, includes fire ceremony and purification lodge
The focus will be awakening the Fire element, your vision, your creativity, your expression, your beauty in the world. What are you passionate about? Are you gaining energy in your lifestyle? Where are you losing energy? Where do you place your focus? What brings you the greatest pleasure? What turns you on?
Spiritual Sexual Wisdom for Women is about the art of experiencing the pleasure and power of being alive. The intent is to go beyond the status quo structures about women, sex and spirituality. Guided by Feminine Beauty and the Elements of Creation. All women are welcome. Spiritual Sexuality affirms Life. Spiritual Sexual Wisdom ignites your vision and passion. Each session is dedicated to one of the five elements of creation. What is your connection and creative expression to each element? Contact Caitlin for more details caitlin.moloneyy@gmail.com
Dedicated to the element of FIRE, includes fire ceremony and purification lodge
The focus will be awakening the Fire element, your vision, your creativity, your expression, your beauty in the world. What are you passionate about? Are you gaining energy in your lifestyle? Where are you losing energy? Where do you place your focus? What brings you the greatest pleasure? What turns you on?
Spiritual Sexual Wisdom for Women is about the art of experiencing the pleasure and power of being alive. The intent is to go beyond the status quo structures about women, sex and spirituality. Guided by Feminine Beauty and the Elements of Creation. All women are welcome. Spiritual Sexuality affirms Life. Spiritual Sexual Wisdom ignites your vision and passion. Each session is dedicated to one of the five elements of creation. What is your connection and creative expression to each element? Contact Caitlin for more details caitlin.moloneyy@gmail.com
Spirit Canoe Ceremonial Medicine Journey to Aotearoa with Batty ThunderBear, Mukee and Mihirangi • Feb 15 - March 4, 2016 4 seats available: Join our waka for the Journey of a Lifetime into the Magickal Worlds of the Maori, Ceremony, Genealogy, Ancestral Houses, Waiata, and the Healing Power of Laughter. www.EarthWisdomJourneys.com
RED LODGE NIGHT WITH KRISTIN VIKEN SUNDAY MARCH 6TH
Heard about this thing called Red Lodge and want to find out more come along and have an experience of a Sweet Medicine SunDance teaching
RED LODGE 2016 BEGINS
March 4 - 6 2016 Red Lodge Yrs 2 and 3 Session 1
March 10 - 13 2016 RED LODGE 2016 BEGINS (Year One and 4 SESSION 1)
Heard about this thing called Red Lodge and want to find out more come along and have an experience of a Sweet Medicine SunDance teaching
RED LODGE 2016 BEGINS
March 4 - 6 2016 Red Lodge Yrs 2 and 3 Session 1
March 10 - 13 2016 RED LODGE 2016 BEGINS (Year One and 4 SESSION 1)
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March Q1: 17 - 20 March & Q2: 24 – 27 Mullumbimby
Presented to thousands of people around the world since 1975, the Chuluaqui Quodoushka teachings come from the matriarchal lineage of the Sweet Medicine SunDance Path. The Grandmothers say “The Physical is It”. How is the Physical the gateway to our Enlightenment — full embodiment of our natural gifts to Self, Life and Others? Our spiritual aspect as human beings is our fire, our passion — what do you really care about? What is your contribution? How is your sexual energy, your soul-force catalyst energy the rocket fuel in your life? The content of the Q1 was originally shared with young people before during and after puberty rites of passage. It is the Owner’s Manual we never received during the transition from girl/boy to young woman/young man. Quodoushka (kwa-dosh-kar) begins with -- * how Orgasm is for your health and well-being. * how pleasure is mastery of the Physical. * the power of clear agreements • shifting from co-dependence to co-empowerment in all relationships — and much more. More info about the Q programs: Mukee • mukeeo@me.com 0439 433 571 Quodoushka programs are currently available once a year in Australia. 2016 • Q1: 17 - 20 March & Q2: 24 - 27 March near Mullumbimby, for Singles and Couples (non-residential) with Kristin Viken, John Kent and Mukee Okan. http://ozsacredsexuality.com/march2016/ https://www.facebook.com/events/121913748149521/ Why wait till 2017? http://ozsacredsexuality.com/march2016/ |
SUNDAY 22ND MAY FULL MOON LODGE FOR WOMEN - Dance chief is Sonia
SUNDAY 19TH JUNE FULL MOON LODGE FOR WOMEN - Dance chief is Sonia
Mullumbimby. Cost – medicine gift and a donation to cover costs of the sweat. Booking is essential (for preparation of room space, seating and printing). Please RSVP to Sonia 0408 280 651 or 10soniaweston@gmail.com
SUNDAY 19TH JUNE FULL MOON LODGE FOR WOMEN - Dance chief is Sonia
Mullumbimby. Cost – medicine gift and a donation to cover costs of the sweat. Booking is essential (for preparation of room space, seating and printing). Please RSVP to Sonia 0408 280 651 or 10soniaweston@gmail.com
7-21 AUGUST, 2016 SHAMANIC DE-ARMORING - Mullumbimby
Shamanic De-Armouring is an intense healing process that utilizes pleasure to transform the cellular imprinting of past pain tapes held within your body. It frees your life force energy and inspires greater health, hope and happiness. This modernized shamanic technique and ceremony restore your full presence and connection to your natural self. Introducing Caitlin Maloney who is Australia’s new sponsor for the Shamanic De-Armouring in Australia. Enrolments have begun for this deeply healing & awakening 2 week ceremony. To find out more or register interest contact Caitlin at T: 0419 894 386 E: shamanicdearmoring@gmail.com http://www.shamanicdearmoring.com www.facebook.com/ShamanicDearmoring |
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RED LODGE LONGHOUSE LINEAGE PROGRAMS - COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Lineage Address is a talk given at the opening to the Red Lodge sessions. They are community events. Everyone is invited to attend and hear from one of the most senior teachers on the Path of the Sweet Medicine SunDance Tradition. Subject matter is drawn from the teachings of the Deer Tribe Metis Medicine tradition. Evenings begin at 6:45 pm and generally conclude around 9:30pm. We ask people to arrive between 6 and 6:30pm Lineage addresses are currently held in Mullumbimby. Cost: $15 pd at the door. (Red Lodge students free)
The Lineage Address is a talk given at the opening to the Red Lodge sessions. They are community events. Everyone is invited to attend and hear from one of the most senior teachers on the Path of the Sweet Medicine SunDance Tradition. Subject matter is drawn from the teachings of the Deer Tribe Metis Medicine tradition. Evenings begin at 6:45 pm and generally conclude around 9:30pm. We ask people to arrive between 6 and 6:30pm Lineage addresses are currently held in Mullumbimby. Cost: $15 pd at the door. (Red Lodge students free)
- Thursday 10 March 2016 6:30-9:30 pm with Kristin Viken
- Thursday 28 July 2016 6:30-9:30 pm with Kristin Viken
- Thursday 20 October 2015 6:30-9:30 pm with Janneke Koole
- Thursday 8 December 2016 6:30-9:30pm with Kristin Viken
