Important information

• Term 2 commences on Monday 28 April, with one week break from 9 to 15 June.
• All terms are 8 weeks in length.
• Classes are held at Earth Institute, Suite 1/20 Clarke St, Crows Nest, NSW 2065 Sydney unless otherwise indicated.
• All prices are inclusive of GST.
• For more information on subjects and how they fit into diplomas, certificates and other programs, see courses.

Additional subjects and workshops will be added to these timetables. Please check them regularly for updates. If there is a workshop or topic you would like to see offered, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We value your input

Participants will work directly with the elements of earth, water, air and fire as alchemical energies on a personal and experiential level.  The application of elemental theory to the alchemical model will be explored and developed. Shamanic, energetic and creative processes will be used as a basis for understanding and utilising our individual strengths and development opportunities.  Participants will begin to assist each other in this alchemical work.

Now the stage is set (the houses) and the backdrop is clear (the signs) you meet the characters (the planets). You’ll be introduced to the cast of astrological characters and meet the planets individually. The qualities, meaning, and mythology of each planet is discussed, including the nodes. You’ll learn how the planets communicate with each other through dignity and aspects coming to understand how the birth chart describes unique personality patterns and karmic challenges. Class discussion will centre on students examples. We’ll also define the 8 lunar phases and summarise their importance in describing the pulse of the birth chart.

A day for self discovery, expression and reflection using creative movement and expressive therapies. In this workshop our primary task is to loosen the holding in the body so that we can move freely and unrestricted by stress and tension. Unexpressed feelings, energy or impulses, cause our muscles to contract; this is our body’s way of holding whatever is not free to flow naturally. As our sense of self and our range of movement are expanded, so is our life vision. A profound experience and journey of discovery.

This module broadens and depths the mind/body counselling framework and practice introduced in Mind-Body Counselling 1.  Participants will actively explore and work with core human elements of experience that typically present within counselling sessions. These include somatic, affective, energetic and other transpersonal experiences of the client.

This unit provides an introduction to the artistry of shamanic and energetic healing work.  Shamanic and energetic healing are ways of working with nature, spirit, enchantment and intentionality. These work with all levels of a person for healing, empowerment and divination. The energetic healing work will incorporate key aspects of working with the chakra system. The use of mind body counselling skills to integrate client’s shamanic and energetic experiences will be demonstrated. Alchemy of Spirit 2, Mind-Body Counselling 2

The shamanic journey is a classical and cross cultural method of healing, empowerment and divination drawn from the traditional practices of medicine men and women. This program is a series of 4 shamanic journey experiences within a group context.  Processes and practices for the integral and application of these experiences to ones self and ones life with be provided.  This program is for those wishing to open to the support, wisdom and guidance of nature and spirit in their life journeys in a safe, progressive and enlivening way. The shamanic journey course is for those at the beginning as well as the more experienced journeyer.

The shamanic journey is a classical and cross cultural method of healing, empowerment and divination drawn from the traditional practices of medicine men and women. This program is a series of 4 shamanic journey experiences within a group context.  Processes and practices for the integral and application of these experiences to ones self and ones life with be provided.  This program is for those wishing to open to the support, wisdom and guidance of nature and spirit in their life journeys in a safe, progressive and enlivening way. The shamanic journey course is for those at the beginning as well as the more experienced journeyer.

The essence of a person is their heart and soul, their authentic nature. Essential coaching attends to the client’s essence, including the core of their experience and situation. This subject explores key aspects of the transpersonal and PSI models, transformation and the mind-body gateway. Training is commenced in transpersonal coaching awareness, applications and skills. Ecopsychology, rites of passage, shamanic and energetic elements are introduced as they relate to transpersonal coaching and client needs. The primary focus of this initial training is the personal and transpersonal ground and alignment of the coach.