Dreaming the Sacred: Exploring Shamanism, Meditation, and Drawing
Sundays for 6 weeks
1pm to 3pm EST
Location: Zoom
Course Description:
Step into a journey of creative exploration and inner awakening in this immersive six-week course. "Dreaming the Sacred" invites you to connect deeply with your own consciousness and creativity through the ancient practices of shamanism, dreaming, and drawing. Each week, participants will experience a guided meditation paired with sound healing techniques that invoke the visionary states of dreaming. From this heightened awareness, you will engage in spontaneous, intuitive drawing as a way to interpret and manifest the imagery, insights, and emotions uncovered during these sessions.
This course offers a unique blend of spiritual practice and artistic exploration, helping you bridge the gap between the inner world of dreams and the outer world of creative expression. No prior drawing or shamanic experience is required—just an open mind and heart. Through weekly Zoom sessions, you'll build a community with fellow participants as we explore sacred symbolism, dream states, and personal transformation through art.
Course Objectives:
Deepen your understanding of shamanic practices and the role of dreams in spiritual exploration.
Experience meditative and sound healing techniques that facilitate access to altered states of consciousness.
Develop your intuitive drawing skills as a tool for interpreting dreams and inner experiences.
Cultivate a personal practice that integrates creative expression with spiritual insight.
Course Structure:
The course meets once a week for 1.5 hours over Zoom. Each session will include an introduction to the week’s theme, a guided meditation and sound healing, followed by a reflective drawing exercise. The course is highly interactive, with time set aside for group discussions and personal sharing of experiences.
Week 1: Introduction to Shamanism and Dreaming
Overview of shamanic practices and the significance of dreams in spiritual traditions.
Guided meditation: Journeying to meet your inner guide.
Drawing: Visualizing and drawing your guide.
Week 2: Sound as a Gateway to Dream States
Exploring the role of sound in shamanic traditions and how it enhances altered states of consciousness.
Guided sound healing: Accessing deep dream states through rhythm and sound.
Drawing: Translating the emotions and symbols evoked by sound into form.
Week 3: Dream Symbols and Archetypes
The role of archetypal symbols in personal and collective dreams.
Guided meditation: Journeying to uncover your personal dream symbols.
Drawing: Expressing dream symbols through intuitive mark-making.
Week 4: The Inner Landscape: Mapping Dreams
Exploring the idea of the inner landscape in shamanism and dream work.
Guided meditation: Mapping the geography of your dreams.
Drawing: Creating a visual dream map.
Week 5: Healing Through Dreaming and Drawing
How shamanic traditions use dreams as a source of healing and insight.
Guided meditation: Dreaming for personal healing and growth.
Drawing: Visualizing the healing process in your artwork.
Week 6: Integrating Dreams and Creative Practice
Reflection on the journey: Integrating shamanic insights into everyday life.
Guided meditation: Envisioning the future path of your creative and spiritual journey.
Drawing: Final project—creating a piece that reflects your transformation over the course.
Tuition: $300 for the entire six-week program.
All sessions will be recorded for those who wish to revisit the content or miss a class. Materials needed include a sketchbook, drawing utensils (pencils, charcoal, or pastels), and an open, creative mind.
Payments are through Venmo: @Adhi-TwoOwls
This course offers a space for self-discovery, community, and artistic exploration. Step into the sacred realm of dreams and let your creativity unfold!