2004

3-9 January 2004, Experience Week (FX01) w/Kunie Watanabe, Cluny Hill College, Forres

16-17 January 2004, Navigating Time and Space, Quartiere S. Paolo, Rome.
This seminar is aimed at offering a brief introduction to various phenomena variedly known as time-space voyages, past life regression, connection with star people and alien encounters experienced from the shamanic perspective. The purpose is that of exploring archaic roots and advanced lineages, connecting with significant memories, transforming grievances, uncovering luminous potentials and bringing healing in our individual and global environment. Organized by Paola Pierpaoli.

24-25 January 2004, Navigating Time and Space, Centro Airone, Moncalieri TO

2 February 2004, Presentazione libro di Paola Pierpaoli, Trastevere, Roma.

7-8 February 2004, Astroshamanic Winter Basic Seminar, Edimburgh Shamanic Centre, Edimburgh
An introduction to astroshamanic basic practices in the context of the mid-Winter season.

26 February 2004, Living in Community Guest (Presentation), Cluny Hill College, Forres

28 February – 5 March 2004, Foundation Training in Astroshamanism I, w/K.Kroeber, Beech Tree R Cluny Hill College, Forres
This programme introduces participants to the world of astroshamanism in a practical and effective way, using the teaching structure of Franco’s books. The training is designed for newcomers as well as for those who wish to consolidate previous experiences with shamanism or related methods. Completion of the programme provides a solid basis for more advanced work. It is also aimed to allow participants to continue their work autonomously with gained clarity and sense of purpose.
This workshop focuses on the connection with the spirit guide or core multi-dimensional identity. Participants will be trained in working with basic astroshamanic techniques for expanding perception and reawakening their authentic intent. The programme includes: astroshamanic voyages, trance dance, totemic postures, circle positioning, astrodrama, ceremonial sharing, planetary chants, the ritual of the Sacred Cone and various opportunities for integrating shamanic work with ordinary reality. This week may also be taken alone as an introductory workshop and module. Subjects covered:An overview of astrology, shamanism and the mystery traditions in the context of astroshamanism. Astroshamanic cosmology: levels and dimensions, vertical and horizontal axis, geography of expanded states of consciousness, the Sacred Circle, the system of the 12 Sectors. Intent and Function, separation and unity, the three stages, the ego system. Astroshamanic practices and rituals: astroshamanic voyages, Basic Ritual of the Sacre Cone.

6-12 March 2004, Foundation Training in Astroshamanism II, Room 6., Cluny Hill College, Forres
During this second week participants will experience the whole spectrum of astroshamanic forces, retrieving blocked energies and strengthening the relationship with their multi-dimensional self. Information is given on the use of astrology as a tool to map and explore shamanic realities. An astrological chart is drawn and experientially journeyed for each participant. This workshop is designed for people who intend to employ astroshamanism for themselves or in their practice with others. The previous week (or another workshop with Franco) is a prerequisite for attendance. Subjects covered: Explorations of Sectors and planetary forces, connection with Totem Spirits, detectors and shamanic forms, white and black demons, agreements and contracts. Spirit Medicines and Sacred Tools, power points, drums and rattles, astroshamanic maps, activation of tools, divination.

20-21 March 2004, Seminario Basico de Astrochamanismo, Centro Ishvara, Madrid.

27-28 March 2004, Sanación Astrochamanica, Happy Yoga, Barcelona.
A two-day basic introduction in Spanish to Astroshamanic Healing and traditional practices aimed
at releasing and transforming blocks, uncovering and employing shamanic medicines. This programme will include elements of soul retrieval, astroshamanic touch and sacred cone release work. Individual
sessions on days before/after. Information/booking: Lola Sorribes, Fumafin, Aribau.

3-4 April 2004, Sanación Astrochamanica, Granada.
Astroshamanic Healing – Sanación Astrochamanica This workshop in Spanish offers a basic introduction of Astroshamanic Healing in the special context of the Sierra Nevada environment.A two-day basic introduction to Astroshamanic Healing and traditional practices aimed at releasing and transforming blocks, uncovering and employing shamanic medicines. This programme will include elements of soul retrieval, astroshamanic touch and sacred cone release work. Individual sessions on days before/after. Information/booking: Carmen Donaire Fernandez, Granada.

10-16 April 2004, Healing Conference, Cluny Hill College, Forres.

17-23 April 2004, Astroshamanic Healing, Pavilion East, w/Katharina
Astroshamanic Healing embraces a series of traditional practices aimed at releasing and transforming blocks embedded in the subtle bodies, supporting and integrating shamanic healing potentials, uncovering and employing shamanic medicines, expanding human energetic system. Participants on this course will be initiated to advanced applications of healing methods such as soul retrieval, shamanic extraction and implanting, astroshamanic bodywork and touch. This programme will include relevant work with expanded states of consciousness and is designed for participants in good mental and emotional health who wish to bring healing into their practice with others. As a pre-requisite participants need to have attended the Basic Seminar or other workshops and tuition with Franco. COST: £ 395 per 7-day workshop, 7 nights room and full board. Concessions and bursaries available.

Findhorn Foundation/Forres – SCOTLAND, 15 – 21 May 2004, The Rhythm is the Cure – Workshop of the ritual dance and percussion of Southern Italy focusing on the origins of the Tarantella as a healing trance dance of purification with Alessandra Belloni and Franco Santoro. Alessandra Belloni and Franco Santoro will lead a special healing workshop featuring Southern Italian ritual dances used as music and dance therapy combined with the unique style of tambourine, and focusing on the ancient healing trance dance of the tarantella, used to cure the mythical bite of the tarantula. The dance called Pizzica Tarantata cured a mental disorder called Tarantismo, which afflicted mainly women, who felt stuck in the spider web of their society. Every student will learn the steps of the Pizzica, which are very fast and energetic. Part of the ritual takes place on the floor, and the dance is actually a spider-like movement on the ground. This part has the most amazing healing effect, releasing stress, blockage of sexual energy, as well as opening the heart and throat chakra according to the movements, as if coming out of an imaginary spiderweb. The sessions feature the ancient chants used as an invocation to the healing energy of the Sun and the Black Madonna (ancient Earth Goddess – female energy),
the Moon (Canto della luna) and the Goddess of Water and Love (Madonna del Mare). Students will also learn the following ritual dances: TAMMORRIATA: a beautiful, sensual dance from Naples, danced during the rituals held in the summer in honor of the Black Madonna (originally ancient rites for the Earth GoddessCybele). Franco will experientially introduce participants to healing practices based on the integration of ancient Mediterranean shamanism and western mystery traditions with the context of contemporary life. The use of archaic chant, rituality, meditation, and the visionary techniques of the astroshamanic voyage and trance dance will create the opportunity to have a direct connection with spirit guides and expanded states of consciousness aimed at reawakening our authentic intent and personal relationship with the Divine. A similar and longer workshop will also take place at la Chiara di Prumiano in Tuscany (Italy) end of August 2004.

1-18 May 2004, Experience Week, (FX18) w/Astrid, Cluny Hill College, Forres

15-22 May 2004, Experience Week, (FX20) w/Mie, Cluny Hill College, Forres

28-31 May 2004, Clocmacnoise, Dublin, Sessions

5-12 June 2004, Experience Week, (FX23) Cluny Hill College, Forres, CHANNEL 4

Pieve S. Stefano (Arezzo, Tuscany) – ITALY, 12 – 16 June 2004 ASTROSHAMANIC TUSCANY INTENSIVE RETREAT. Set in rural Tuscany, this residential workshop is aimed at exploring astroshamanism in the context of movement and communication with the mutidimensional
identity. As a pre-requisite participants need to have attended a previous astroshamanic seminar or
individual session. For information: Franco or Luisa at luisabruzzone@gmx.com

Findhorn Foundation/Forres – SCOTLAND, 26 June – 2 July 2004 The Original Search: An Astroshamanic Journey into Space and Time

One of the basic features of shamans is the experienceof time as a multi-dimensional path in which it is possible to move to and fro in order to bring harmony, healing, unity and to get wisdom, ecstasy or power. This 7-day classic workshop and retreat is aimed at offering practical tools and understanding for navigating beyond conventional time and space. The purpose is that of linking personal life to planetary and multi-dimensional history, exploring archaic roots and advanced lineages, connecting with significant past-future lives and collective memories, retrieving lost parts and amending undesired situations, releasing and transforming grievances, uncovering luminous potentials, strengthening the connection with the multi-dimensional self, bringing healing in the local and global environment.

COST: £ 395 per 7-day workshop, 7 nights room and full board. Concessions and bursaries available.

10-17 July 2004, Experience Week, (FX28) Cluny Hill College, Forres

31 July-6 August 2004, Italian Experience Week, (FX31) Park, Findhorn, Upper CC

Barberino Val D’Elsa (Florence)– ITALY, 23-30 August 2004 – Southern Italian Ritual Dance: Rhythm is the Cure with Alessandra Belloni and Franco Santoro in Barberino Val D’Elsa (Florence) at La Chiara di Prumiano www.prumiano.it, in rural Tuscany. A special intensive healing workshop featuring music and dance therapy, astroshamanic practices and focusing on ancient Mediterranean shamanic trance dances and rituals. Students will learn drumming techniques and the steps of Pizzica, Tammorriata, Montemanarese, spinning dance in the unique context of the Tuscanian landscape. Info: tuscanyworkshop@aol.com or +39-055-80757272.

4-11 September 2004, Spiritual Practice, (SP36) Cluny Hill College, Forres.

Findhorn Foundation/Forres – SCOTLAND, 18-24 September 2004 Astroshamanic Trance Dance and Sacred Circle Dances Autumn Equinox Workshop Awakening the Multi-Dimensional Self Through Movement and Sound with Franco Santoro and Katharina Kroeber

For ages shamans have used dance as a major healing practice to reach expanded states of consciousness, connect with ecstatic dimensions, retrieve lost parts and communicate with their Guides. In this workshop dances are employed as transformational methods where the body becomes a means through which hidden emotions, archetypal patterns and significant potentials are released and grounded. Sacred dances from various traditions will be used as gateways to deeper experiences of ourselves and our environment. They will also form a space to hold and integrate shamanic work according to seasonal and astrological cycles. The programme includes: astroshamanic trance

dance, traditional circle dances, totemic postures, drumming, ecstatic and healing dances, tarantella,

glossolalia, archaic chants and sounds. COST: £ 395 per 7-day workshop, 7 nights room and full board. Concessions and bursaries available.

2-7 November 2004, Seminario de Astrochamanismo, Barcelona

Findhorn Foundation/Iona, 13-20 November 2004, Iona Astroshamanic Retreat, Traighban, Iona, Scotland

Findhorn Foundation/Forres – SCOTLAND, 4-11 December 2004, Astroshamanic Healing, Cluny Ballroom