In the painting above “Reveil Matinal” by Eva Gonzales (Paris 1876) the subject gazes into mid-distance, perhaps allowing herself some time in the half-awake state to gather her dreams before writing them in the notebook she has prepared for the purpose on her bedside table. Then, after a light breakfast, she will make her way to Bedminster for an exhilarating inspiring and rewarding day of dreamwork, along with a friendly group of fellow dream afficionados.
Many creative people have famously received inspiration and guidance from their night-time dreams; Einstein, Mary Shelley, Paul McCartney for example. But to benefit from the amazing gifts that dreaming has to offer it is not necessary to be a genius or to just passively wait until the next special dream happens. Engaging actively with the process of dreaming encourages a healthy dialogue between the waking and dreaming sides of oneself. “Dreams always come in the service of health and wholeness” (Jeremy Taylor) and exploring them systematically with others is a great way to honour the nightly messages from the soul.
On Friday 8th October we will meet from 7-9.30 pm to learn some basics and prepare for the night’s intentional dreaming. Then we go home to sleep and dream. On Saturday 9th we will reconvene at 10.00 am to explore what we received in the night by means of structured dream sharing, dream theatre, dream re-entry and dream shadow healing.
The guiding principle of this work is that the dreamer is in charge. Others can offer their insights but no-one else can tell you what your dreams ‘mean’ or what to do with them. No-one will pressure you to share more than you feel comfortable with.
If you come to this workshop event you will:
• Learn how to set up intentional dreaming.
• Be helped to relate the dream messages received to the intent you set.
• Learn techniques for improving dream recall and lucidity.
• Find out about ancient Mexican dream geography.
• Practice a simple and empowering dream sharing technique that you can use with friends and family.
You may also:
• Re-enter the dreamspace with the help of shamanic drumming, to resolve, heal or deepen your understanding of what has been presented there.
• Have your dream re-enacted in Dream Theatre, a group endeavour akin to Moreno’s psychodrama, that utilises the group energy to really bring the dream to life.
• Learn the Gestalt method of opening out a dream allowing each element its own voice and raison d’etre.
• Experience the effects of shadow healing as applied to live cast dream motifs.
The facilitator:
Alex heron is an experienced teacher and trainer who has been studying dreaming in its many guises for 30 years, and has run dreamwork courses internationally for 5 years. This is his first such training in Bristol.
Practical details:
- Should you come by car there is parking available on site.
- You will need to bring: a cushion, a yoga or camping mat, a pen and notebook, and a blanket. Also please bring one small item of personal significance to place on a communal altar.
- Teas coffee etc will be provided, but please bring a contribution to a shared lunch on the Saturday.
Timings:
Fri 8th October 19.00 – 21.30
Sat 9th October 10.00 – 17.00
Cost: £80 waged or £60 unwaged via promo code 'unwaged'
Booking via: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intentional-dreaming-workshop-tickets-172981501327
Any enquiries email: [email protected]
Location: Bedminster, Bristol.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bedminster, Bedminster, Bristol BS3, UK, Bristol, United Kingdom