CoupleSHIP

"Awakening the Power of Shakti Within a Loving Relationship"

This is the Segment of the 2009 CoupleSHIP process
Beginning September 4, 2009
Isis Cove Retreat Center, North Carolina
828-631-2305

The CoupleSHIP Program is a carefully designed series of four 5 -day transformative workshops over a 12 -month period orchestrated to carry couples through powerful initiatory processes. During each workshop, a portal of initiation will open and invite each couple to enter into the sacred Shamanic process of removing the obstacles that block the true soul purpose of the relationship. As these blocks to higher love and wisdom are released and soulful integration occurs, couples are set free to stand in the truth of their authentic being and walk a path with heart, both as individuals and within their relationship.

	Segment 1: September 4 - 9	The first initiation teaches the importance of learning how to "stay awake" and consciously move through the five cycles of change, a model developed by Star Wolf to assist with personal transformation, and delves deeply into becoming present by working with the past (family of origin work).
	Segment 2: January 8 - 13 2010	The second gathering explores how our dark side (the shadow) is born out of our family relationships. In this initiation we will become familiar with our whole self and prepare for the embodiment of love.
	Segment 3: April 16 - 21 2010	The third process teaches the principle of sacred marriage so that we might reconcile the opposites that war within us and discover the beloved within.
	Segment 4: August 27 - September 1 2010	In the fourth initiation we will work with the concept of soul purpose. We are then ready to open our soul to its true expression so that we can manifest our gift in the world and within our relationship.

This initiatory group will consist of a limited number of couples who feel called to commit themselves to the Shamanic healing initiation process with a group of like-minded kindred spirits over the course of 12 months.

Past participants have included physicians, social workers, nurses, massage therapists, reiki practitioners, and others who are interested in stepping fully into their life purpose.

At the conclusion of the four 5 - day initiations, individuals are eligible to receive the Shamanic Healing Initiatory Process certificate of completion. Qualified graduates may also be eligible for ordination as a Shamanic Minister through the Shamanic Ministers’ Global Network. Most importantly, couples are empowered to step back into their lives in an authentic way, sharing their gifts of higher love and wisdom with each other, all those they love and the world.

"If you have heard the call of the Wolf, the Teacher, the Visionary, the Inner Shaman, and wish to join us on this Powerful Journey to Embody Shamanic Consciousness in Everyday Life and Your Sacred Purpose . . . We welcome you to Venus Rising and onto the Path of Higher Love and Wisdom.”

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Facilitators

STAR WOLF, Doctor of Ministry, with a Masters Degree in the Shamanic Healing Arts, has been a psycho-spiritual midwife for over 25 years. She has been a guiding light to hundreds of people, helping them release old patterns and experience profound healing in their lives. Her wide range of experience includes training as a licensed addictions professional, depth psychology, spirituality, women's mysteries, breathwork, bodywork and energetics, Shamanism, and Native American traditions. She has a Doctorate of Ministry in Shamanic Psycho/Spiritual Psychology, is a nationally certified alcohol and drug counselor,Shamanic Breathwork™ Reiki Master, and member of the Wolf Clan. She received her wolf clan name from her Spiritual Grandmother, Twylah Nitsch, who is a Seneca Wolf Clan Grandmother. As a result of Star Wolf's extensive experience in these fields, she birthed the Shamanic Breathwork ™ Process. This transformative tool integrates shamanic methods with breathwork to assist people in finding their own inner wisdom healer and inner Shaman. Star Wolf is the founder and Co-Director of the Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts., a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing this unique work into the world. Her book, "Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt; Awakening the Healing Power of the Heart", co-authored with Nicki Scully, was published by Inner Traditions in May, 2007. Star Wolf's second book, "The Anubis Oracle; A Journey Into the Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt", also co-authored with Nicki Scully, will be available at the end of September, 2008.

BRAD COLLINS is a Certified Pastoral Counselor, workshop leader and Shamanic guide, Shamanic Breathwork™ Master Practitioner and Shamanic Breathwork ™ Reiki Master. Brad has a degree in Environmental Science and Education. He has been a pioneer in planetary transformation for over two decades, with a love for the natural world. His study with several Native American teachers resulted in his initiation as a sacred lodge keeper. His journey includes years as a pioneer in the natural foods industry, raising four children and 20 years in the recovery movement. Most recently, Brad has birthed the Men's Initiatory Process: The Path of the Shamanic Priest. These workshops and retreats provide men the sacred space necessary to transform and reclaim lost masculine archetypes. Brad is the co-director of the Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts and maintains a private counseling practice. With his varied interests, breadth of study, experience as a parent, and success in the business world, Brad brings an inimitable presence to his work. His passions include creating community and helping others release self-defeating behavior patterns by embodying Shamanic consciousness.

RUBY FALCONER is a graduate of the Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts and is a certified Shamanic Breathwork ™ Master Practitioner, a Shamanic Healing Arts Teacher and a Third Degree Shamanic Breathwork ™ Reiki Initiate. She is currently the Staff Astrologer, Business Manager and Student Supervisor for Venus Rising. Ruby is also a Shamanic High Priestess and a Shamanic Minister ordained through Venus Rising.

Cost is $2600 per couple, per session, and includes food and lodging at the Isis Retreat House. Payment plans are available and most credit cards accepted. Space is limited and an application / interview process is required for acceptance into the program.

For more information and to register please contact the Venus Rising office at
PO Box 486 Sylva, NC 28779 (828 631 2305)
or email us at venusrising@shamanicbreathwork.org.

Cancellation Policy: Full refund minus $200 processing fee 30 days prior to event. Cancellations less than 30 days prior to event will be retained and held as a deposit for one year to be used at another VR sponsored event. After one year the deposit will be considered a donation to VR.

Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible. We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover & American Express.