Pam Savory and Barb Westover
Present

VENUS RISING INSTITUTE FOR SHAMANIC HEALING ARTS

HONORING OUR SHADOW;

TRANSFORMING OUR ADDICTIONS

August 17 - 24, 2008

Still Meadows Retreat Center, Clackamas, Oregon

To Register Please Call Barb @ 503-558-8201 or
Pam @ 503-657-3852

Addictions and compulsive behaviors come in many forms. We can exhibit compulsive behavior around substances, food, work, exercise, sex, relationships, beliefs and, the most insidious of them all, the addiction to perfection. Perfectionism keeps us from stepping out of our old skins and welcoming the deeper calling of our soul.  Ironically it is the very act of falling into the depths of our addiction that leads us to burst forward onto our path of healing and spiritual discovery.  By confronting our denial, embracing our unloved aspects of self and dying to the old way - "hitting bottom" - we open to the shamanic transformation that brings us into our whole self.     In this workshop we will create a safe and honoring environment, one in which each of us will be able to move out of denial, without judgment or blame, and recognize our unique addictions and how they inform our souls.  Join us as we explore many types of addictions and compulsive behaviors and learn how working through them can lead us to a deeper connection with the divine joy that is our birthright.  This workshop features two full days of the powerful Shamanic Breathwork ™ Process and a variety of healing modalities.   CEUs AVAILABLE! TO SECURE YOUR SPACE PLEASE MAIL YOUR DEPOSIT OF $850 TO: Barb Westover, 14361 SE Bridgeton St., Clackamas, Or 97015 Call Pam at 503-657-3852 or Barb 503-558-8201 with credit card information. VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS & DISCOVER accepted. TOTAL FOR THIS EVENT IS $1700 BEFORE JULY 15TH AFTER JULY 15TH THE AMOUNT IS $1900. Includes food and lodging.   FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Barb @ 503-558-8201,barbwestover@aol.com or Pam @ 503-657-3852, pamsavory@gmail.com Upon acceptance of your registration, directions and more information will be provided for this workshop

STAR WOLF, Doctor of Ministry, with a Masters Degree in the Shamanic Healing Arts, has been a psycho-spiritual midwife for over 25 years. She has been a guiding light to hundreds of people, helping them release old patterns and experience profound healing in their lives. Her wide range of experience includes training as a licensed addictions professional, depth psychology, spirituality, women's mysteries, breathwork, bodywork and energetics, Shamanism, and Native American traditions. She has a Doctorate of Ministry in Shamanic Psycho/Spiritual Psychology, is a nationally certified alcohol and drug counselor,Shamanic Breathwork™ Reiki Master, and member of the Wolf Clan. She received her wolf clan name from her Spiritual Grandmother, Twylah Nitsch, who is a Seneca Wolf Clan Grandmother. As a result of Star Wolf's extensive experience in these fields, she birthed the Shamanic Breathwork ™ Process. This transformative tool integrates shamanic methods with breathwork to assist people in finding their own inner wisdom healer and inner Shaman. Star Wolf is the founder and Co-Director of the Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts., a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing this unique work into the world. Her book, "Shamanic Mysteries of Egypt; Awakening the Healing Power of the Heart", co-authored with Nicki Scully, was published by Inner Traditions in May, 2007.

BRAD COLLINS is a Certified Pastoral Counselor, workshop leader and Shamanic guide, Shamanic Breathwork™ Master Practitioner and Shamanic Breathwork ™ Reiki Master. Brad has a degree in Environmental Science and Education. He has been a pioneer in planetary transformation for over two decades, with a love for the natural world. His study with several Native American teachers resulted in his initiation as a sacred lodge keeper. His journey includes years as a pioneer in the natural foods industry, raising four children and 20 years in the recovery movement. Most recently, Brad has birthed the Men's Initiatory Process: The Path of the Shamanic Priest. These workshops and retreats provide men the sacred space necessary to transform and reclaim lost masculine archetypes. Brad is the co-director of the Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts and maintains a private counseling practice. With his varied interests, breadth of study, experience as a parent, and success in the business world, Brad brings an inimitable presence to his work. His passions include creating community and helping others release self-defeating behavior patters by embodying Shamanic consciousness.

RUBY FALCONER is a graduate of the Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts and is a certified Shamanic Breathwork ™ Master Practitioner, a Shamanic Healing Arts Teacher and a Third Degree Shamanic Breathwork ™ Reiki Initiate. She is currently the Staff Astrologer, Business Manager and Student Supervisor for Venus Rising.  Ruby is a Shamanic High Priestess ordained through the Madonna Ministries.