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The Pneuma Gnostic Intensive~ with Trevor Thibodeau and Giselle Gilliard ~
gnosis – direct, experiential knowledge; spiritual knowledge
pneuma (silent “p”) - breath; spirit
The Pneuma Gnostic Intensive is a one-day workshop that gives the participant an enhanced opportunity to know or experience their soul or spirit directly. By its very nature, Direct Experience (also called Direct Knowledge), is difficult if not impossible to describe without sounding paradoxical. It is to know or experience truth through no “via”, or no process at all – “directly”. It does not happen through the mind nor any of the five senses. The words “experience” and “know” fall short really, as there is an implication of duality, ‘a’ knowing ‘b’. Rather, gnosis is to Know Truth by Being Truth.
The Known is the Knower : The Knower is the Known.
Adapted from The Enlightenment Intensive (EI) and adding Breathwork as an accelerant to the process, as in an EI, the dyad is used as the main form of practice. We contemplate a question and communicate what comes up to our listening partner. The technique differs from the EI technique in that we alternate between contemplating who or what we are, and who or what we are not. Like pushing an old post in the ground back in forth to remove it, this alternating technique accelerates the process of clearing the mind and opening oneself up to truth or reality as it actually is, moving away from our perpetual identification with thoughts in the mind – indirect experience or knowledge.
While we cannot guarantee that one reaches gnosis as it is ultimately a gift from Grace, paradoxically, we can greatly increase our chances with our sincere desire and earnest effort, that the Pneuma Gnostic Intensive sets the stage for. Regardless of whether or not one reaches gnosis, this day promises to be rewarding in so many ways.
We clear our minds.
We open our hearts.
We consciously connect with others in an extraordinary way.
We get in our bodies and connect deeply with breath.
While it is not therapy strictly speaking, it is highly therapeutic.
If you give your best to the process, you will leave feeling a whole lot lighter.
~ Date & Time ~
March 1st, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Doors open at 8:30 am
* Please bring a lunch
~ Location ~
Scarboro Community Association
1727 14 Ave SW, Calgary AB
~ Investment ~
$147 Regular
$120 Early Bird (register by February 15th)
To confirm your spot, please etransfer Trevor at [email protected] or sign up via the Eventbrite link. There is the option to choose a 'Free' ticket and to etransfer Trevor directly to avoid the Eventbrite fees.
* Please provide the following information with registration: your name, email address & phone number as well as the date of the event you plan to attend. Trevor will send a confirmation / logistics email.
Registration link - - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1218024797959
~ Cancellation Policy ~
Advance registration is required to confirm your spot. There are no refunds. A credit towards an upcoming offering within 45 days will be considered if notice is given with cancellation.
We would be honoured by your presence.
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Scarboro Community Association, 1737 14 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0W7, Canada,Calgary, Alberta
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