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Centre of the Conscious Dream
Sacred Mexican Plants and the Crystalline Seed
April 4 – 18, 2009
Past Tour
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 The Centre of the Conscious Dream grew out of the Shamanic School of Dreaming,
which was founded in 1995 in England by Daniel Stone. In 2000, work began on a
physical centre in the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, on a site that is
towards the end of the 300km ancient pilgrimage route called the “Huiricuta”.
The centre is situated near a sacred mountain, which is, in many traditional
myths, a place where the sun first rose. It is an extraordinary
multi-dimensional field of energy, which drew or “called” him to build his
centre here. The centre in Mexico is now in its ninth year offering retreats and
courses
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Course Description |
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In this course we open to beings and energies of healing and transformation:
breath, the four elements, plants, trees, rocks, crystal, colours, the planet
earth, stars, and the universe. The focus is to learn how to channel the
energies of different levels or vibrations that come from these sources. We are
learning how to open the heart and keep the heart open in order to channel the
unconditional love in the universe.
We learn about the use of medicinal plants and open to these plants as teachers
of consciousness. We will be working with the plants in a very practical way –
learning to identify them, to make oils and creams, as well as work with them
through the conscious breath and ceremony. We are looking for the origin, the
root of the healing. The origin comes from various intents, and we bring
together those intents in the seed of healing, the seed of the plant, of
crystal, of the star – the seed of healing. We plant the seed in the sun, the
stars, the air, in water, in earth, and also in movement, sound, vibrations,
colour, magic, creativity and ceremony.
The course is suitable for anyone on the path of self-healing and healing
others; for those who are interested in going beyond techniques of healing to
sense the root spirit of healing; for those who wish to learn to be clear
channels of the current transformation of planet Earth and the time movements in
the universe.
The course takes place at the Centre of the Conscious Dream situated in part of
the Huiricuta pilgrimage route, in the desert of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The
land is geographically classified as ‘semi-desert’. Cactus country, mountains,
rocks.
The centre is literally in the middle of nowhere, with the nearest neighbour an
hour’s walk. The most important physical aspect of the site is space - you can
walk as far as you like in any direction. The site has been developed
deliberately to be basic but sufficient, so that you can have a direct
experience of the elements but not be found wanting on essential living
conditions. The site consists of a medicine wheel made of four round houses, two
of which are the temple and studio spaces. There is also a dining area, two
kitchens, a building for bathing, a dry ecological toilet, and four adobe
sleeping domes. There are no showers at the site; bathing is by heated water and
bucket bath. Accommodation is tented camping, or in adobe houses, depending on
your needs. Domes are primarily reserved for those who require them most, but
can be shared based on rotation along with the studio space to give everyone an
occasional break from their tent. Food is brought by vehicle from the village or
cooked on site. The setting and atmosphere is one of community, whereby all
participants will be expected to assist with daily chores such as wash up,
tidying up spaces, helping with meals, etc. The intention is to learn to live in
community and be of service to others.
For more photos of the Centre of the Conscious Dream, please
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Course Itinerary |
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Day 1 Sat, Apr 4: Arrival, Opening Ceremony |
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Make your way independently to the remote desert of San Luis Potosí. Upon
arrival, find your place, your power spot to sleep. When everyone has arrived we
will gather for our opening ceremony. |
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Day 2 Sun, Apr 5: Meditation |
 Meditation. The breath as the magical tool. The breath as the healer. Walking
meditation. Opening to the spiral.
A walking spiral has been planted in the desert with stones. By walking the
spiral you open to the movements of Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent. We will
need this energy for healing ourselves and healing others. |
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Day 3 Mon, Apr 6: The Mayan Medicine Wheel |
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We open to this ancient shamanic balancing tool, balancing not only the four
elements in the human, but opening to the
four elements in the wider dream – sensing the balance of the four elements in
the earth and in the universe. |
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Day 4 Tue, Apr 7: Plants |
 We listen to the plants and the beings or spirits that live in them. We open to
the information they have for us, opening to the transformation taking place
inside them as a reflection of the transformation taking place in the universe.
“We can establish a relation with plants from the place of their pure vibration.
They have a direct and clear process of transformation which shows the
connection between the planet and the universe and so when we reflect on them,
we can understand the movements necessary to channel healing on many levels.
They show us how to “be with the all.” Arbolita Pashak
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Day 5 Wed, Apr 8: Trees |
 Breathing
with the trees. Trees as channels of unconditional love. Ceremony of copal.
Understanding the intent with the use of copal. Channelling the spirits of
healing which pass through using this shamanic technique.
“The trees teach us the song of pure love, of unconditional love. They teach us
how to connect worlds and times, the sky with the earth, the ‘inframundo’ with
the ‘supramundo’ the physical body with the dreaming body.” Arbolita Pashak. |
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Day 6 Thu, Apr 9: Rocks |
 Opening to the seeds of dreams. Journeying through time.
“Rocks hold dreams – past dreams and future dreams. Through them we can extend
our dreaming body and journey through time. Plants look to rocks to deposit the
seeds of their dreams that will not continue in this present dream of the earth.
They are the bridges of evolution; they hold the secrets of our death and our
transformation from one dream state to another - the secrets of our next home,
the next dreamtime in the lives of this planet.” Daniel Stone
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Day 7 Fri, Apr 10: The Crystalline Seed |
 “Crystal amplifies and clarifies. In this ceremony we open to the star seed, the
eye of this dream of the earth and the eye of your personal dream. In essence we
meet our own God/Goddess principle, the creative spark which made you, which
made this earth. When we bring this star seed to your human
skull,
you are reminded of your original intent. Most dis-ease comes from forgetfulness
of this intent. When we bring the star seed to the crystal skull inside of us,
and inside of this planet, we are reminded of the planet’s original intent. Our
personal dream lines are then aligned with those of the planet where we live. We
can understand the human dream within the earth dream, and the earth dream
within the universal dream. It opens us to a deeper level of balance and
harmony.” Daniel Stone |
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Day 8 Sat, Apr 11: Grounding the Dream |
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This day is for reflection and expression of the information so far received. We
open to the grounding techniques through writing, drawing, painting, music,
movement, dance, and simply silence. Listening. Digesting. |
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Day 9 Sun, Apr 12: Shamanic Use of Plants |
 We work with specific plants that have a particular vibration for ceremony and
healing on an energetic (dreaming) level. There are plants that are of air,
plants of fire, plants of earth and plants of water which all have specific
ceremonial uses. We open to techniques of cleaning and clearing and healing with
these plants.
“Each ‘curandero’ (healer, shaman) has a special plant with which they work.
This plant is deep inside the heart of the healer, it speaks with them from the
heart. This plant has the power to heal because the healer has opened to it so
much that it has become them. The plant and the healer work as one. How can we
find our particular plant? How do we develop our relation with the plant? How do
we use the plant?” Arbolita Pashak. |
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Day 10 Mon, Apr 13: Trees and Animals as Guides and
Teachers |
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The healing of planet earth, the transformative movement of the universe.
Entering into the wider aspects of healing, the most important work for the
healer/shaman is the connection between healing and the movement in the
universe. We open to channel energies and beings of vibration to connect with
this level of work. The trees and animals teach us how to move between times and
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Day 11 Tue, Apr 14: Colours |
 Colour
therapy. Channelling energies of colours through meditation movement and sound.
Ceremony of colour in the fire. Traveling through times and spaces, traveling
through the spiral through the medium of colour.
Day 12 Wed, Apr 15: The Circle of Twelve
This is the next level of the work with the inner crystal skull. We are opening
to a deeper understanding of the crystal seed. When we connect with the twelve
original dreamers of the universe, we connect with the first principle, the
unconditional principle, without design or intent. This is the free breath. We
connect with the healing principle of energy given without condition. The
completely open channel. It is from this place that we can release ourselves
from our conditioning, and open to the new. The open heart. |
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Day 13 Thu, Apr 16: The Sacred Cactus |
 The desert cactus is often called “the gift from the stars”. We are opening to
the use of this plant as a healer and not as a hallucinogenic experience. We
explore the external healing uses of the plant as a cream and oil, and connect
with the spirit of the plant through microdosis and ceremony.
Day 14 Fri, Apr 17: Integration
Once again we will spend the day grounding our dream through self expression.
The day is devoted to practices such as, writing, painting, drawing, movement,
and meditation with intent to understand how the information received during the
retreat will influence your daily life.
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Day 15 Sat, Apr 18: Closing Ceremony; Departure
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bond you will have made with the desert and your fellow dreamers will be a
strong one. Today we gather for our final circle and Closing Ceremony. We then
bid our farewells to all and begin our new journey. |
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*Please note that the course is open only to a maximum of 15 participants
so please book early to confirm your space.
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Getting There |
From Mexico City: Most international flights will arrive into Mexico City.
From here, you can either take a domestic flight into San Luis Potosí (check www.mexicana.com) or travel overland by bus to Matehuala. From the airport you
will need to take a taxi to the NORTH bus station. There are registered taxi
stands inside the airport. Travelling by bus is quite comfortable but time
consuming. Whether you find a direct non-stop bus from Mexico City to Matehuala,
or one with many stops, will depend on the class of service you choose. You may
need to change busses in San Luis Potosí. The entire overland bus journey from
Mexico City to Matehuala takes approximately 7 hours so please set aside a full
day for travel if arriving into Mexico City.
From Monterrey: Some international flights also arrive directly into Monterrey.
From the airport you will need to take a taxi to the bus station. From there you
will need to board a bus to Matehuala. The bus ride will take approximately 4
hours.
From San Luis Potosí: From San Luis Potosí airport take a taxi to the bus
station. From there you can board a bus to Matehuala which will take
approximately 2 hours.
From Matehuala: You will be met once you have arrived into Matehuala and be
transferred to the retreat site which is approximately 1 ½ hours away.
*Please keep in mind that busses do not always run on time in Mexico so remember
to travel with patience and an open mind.
*Assistance in Mexico City can be arranged with a local representative if
necessary.
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Inclusions
& Price
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Program Includes: |
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14 nights accommodation at the Centre of the
Conscious Dream in tents (you must bring your own) or adobe domes (4 Domes
are primarily reserved for those who require them most, but can be shared
based on rotation along with the studio space to give everyone an occasional
break from their tent.) |
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All meals – 75% of the food is organic (Vegetarian
options available) |
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Laundry Service |
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Course Tuition |
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Special Features: |
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Insightful Teachings with Daniel Stone and
Arbolita Pashak |
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Sacred Ceremonies |
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Group and Private Meditations, Sharing Circles |
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Use of musical instruments such as drums, rattles,
whistles, etc. (Please feel free to bring your own musical instrument.) |
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Community of like-minded “dreamers” |
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Program Does Not Include: |
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Airfare to Mexico |
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Transportation to and from the Centre of the
Conscious Dream |
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Any items of a personal nature. Any item that is
not specifically detailed on our website. |
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Price |
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| Price Per Person |
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| USD $1,360.00 |
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Photographs by Daniela Masaro
Crystal Skull Photograph by Dr. Richard Jelusich
Artwork by Arbolita Pashak & Daniel Stone |
© 2003 - 2010 Sacred
Earth Journeys.
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