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Kripalu Program RetreatIndigenous Timekeepers: The 13 Moons of Turtle Island
Awaken to the Sacred Cycles of Mother Earth!
Join spiritual mentors, Shawn Stevens and Shannon Chada, for a 3-day retreat honoring the ancient wisdom of the Original Native People of this sacred land. Follow us through the doorways of an Indigenous mindset and step into the sacred circle of the 13 Moons of Turtle Island, where each moon reveals wisdom & ceremony for walking in harmony with the Earth.
Guided by Indigenous teachings and storytelling, this retreat invites you to reconnect with nature's rhythms, honor the seasons, and discover meaningful ways to bring gratitude & ceremony into your daily life.
Together, we will walk month by month through the 13 Moons, awakening balance, healing, ancestral connection and a deeper sense of belonging.
What You’ll Experience:
- Learn the teachings of each of the 13 Moons of Turtle Island.
- Deepen your connection to Earth's natural rhythms and seasons.
- Explore Indigenous storytelling, celebrations, and ancestral wisdom.
- Discover authentic ways to bring sacred cycles into your daily life.
- Honor Mother Earth's transitions as portals of renewal.
- Awaken balance, healing, and belonging within the circle of life.
Return home with a renewed sense of harmony, along with grounded tools to continue aligning with the rhythms of nature in your everyday life.
NOTE: This program welcomes everybody, and the wisdom shared respects all diversities. We also offer a companion retreat, Indigenous Wisdom: Empowering Your Spiritual Path, which focuses on navigating the four sacred hills of life, 7 Elder Teachings, and reclaiming your spiritual compass. These two retreats are beautifully complementary, each standing on its own while together building a deeper connection to Indigenous knowledge and wisdom.
Preview the Schedule:
Friday
Evening: Welcome Circle and Storytelling
Saturday
Program Wisdom Sharing, Lecture, Storytelling and more!
Sunday
Morning: Closing Fire Circle and Q&
REGISTER THROUGH THE CENTER AT MARIANDALE:
https://kripalu.org/
About The Presenters:
Shawn Stevens (Red Eagle) an enrolled member of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohicans, is a spiritualist, musician, artist, historian, and storyteller dedicated to sharing his culture and knowledge. Shawn has spent decades connecting with his people's ancestral homelands and sharing their cultural history across the eastern and midwestern regions of North America. With a deep commitment to cultural preservation, Shawn fosters understanding, healing, and unity in people’s lives and within communities, creating a ripple effect that extends far and wide. As a Mohican storyteller, drummer, singer, flute player, and ordained minister, Shawn also serves as a certified facilitator for White Bison’s Mending Broken Hearts program. Through his educational presentations, he addresses the impacts of ancestral trauma, encouraging healing and positive transformation. Passionate about cultural revitalization, Shawn believes in the interconnectedness of all people and works to promote unity, well-being, and harmony. His efforts help individuals reconnect with their roots, embrace their heritage, and find balance, purpose, and a deeper connection to themselves and their communities FB: https://www.facebook.com/shawnstevensstandingeagle/
Shannon Chada (Good Singing Woman) embodies a holistic approach to life, interweaving culture, community, and nature in her path. As a spiritual mentor and holistic teacher, she offers compassionate guidance to individuals seeking spiritual growth and healing. Shannon's mission is to guide individuals inward, helping them to uncover their own positivity, passion, and purpose. With a focus on empowerment, spiritual growth, and self-care healing, she equips others with the tools needed to navigate life's challenges and to tap into the transformative power of the heart.
Through Full Circle Harmony Ministry, Academy of Holistic and Spiritual Arts, Shannon draws on more than 27 years as an Ordained Holistic Minister Practitioner to offer spiritual education, Reiki training, aromatherapy, cranial sacral therapy, yoga, wedding officiant services, and teachings on Indigenous peacemaking and cultural reclamation. Rooted in her upbringing within the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican community, Shannon’s work as an artist, Native dancer, and singer-songwriter blends artistic creativity with cultural traditions, using music, teachings, and practices as pathways for healing and celebration. Inspired by Native prophecies, she bridges connections between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, promoting peacemaking, cultural reclamation, and environmental stewardship.
Shannon Chada’s life’s work is a heartfelt devotion to Living in Harmony—with the earth, all living beings, and the spirit of creation—nurturing a legacy of love, unity, community, and balance that ripples outward, inspiring others to connect with their inner light, walk their paths with authenticity, and nurture a spirit of compassion, unity, and respect. Her presence in the community serves as a transformative force, fostering deeper connections and awakening a collective commitment to harmony, peace, and the flourishing of future generations. FB: https://www.facebook.com/shannonchada7
For More Information: www.RedRoadReclamation.org
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Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, 57 Interlaken Rd,Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States
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