Hello Lovely Ones, our weekly circle of celebration as women frame drummers is coming this Thursday. We gather to witness, share, learn and grow. We sing ourselves alive!. Together we sync our beating hearts in rhythm of connection.
INTUITIVE DRUM SONG
1st Winter Session – Gift of Hope, Elemental Earth
Time: Thursdays 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
Date: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16
Location: Mendocino Art Center ~ Rogen Gathering Space
I’m back, it has been forever since I have reached out. I have missed you and want to share what is up, this new inspiration and accumulation of truth that has guided me into myself, with a lot of powerful guidance and help:) Whooow, what a time! I am accelerating, crystalizing, and co-creating like crazy. In this newness of time, ways of being and more truth are revealing themselves and I can’t hold back any longer.
This new emergent self was really activated several months ago when I learned what it means to not “Diminish Myself”. This glorious sensation came during the “Dance of the Magda” facilitated by Lady Graell at the GFest in Shasta, CA. This was the kind of transformational experience I felt on a cellular level. Lady Graell created a container that connected me to my soul memory. It was an experience that revitalized my being and strengthened my core. So much so, that I want to share it in my community.
When we began to share our stories I learned about her youth in NY, her adventures traveling the World as a Priestess, and how she started her College. The more we talked, the more our laughter came tumbling out like a new spring flowing with joy. Her presence filled me instantly with truth and love, overflowing with inspiration and gratitude for the wisdom she lives. Soon, I learned that she and her husband love Mendocino and we started to plan. So here we are combining our visions and co-creating an event for November.
New Offerings
I have two inspirations to share with you today, both are potent and full of sweet honey goodness.
The Oracle Drum Song is a wonderful adventure into the bio-spiritual ecology of your soul. It is an intuitive journey tool to open the door to your sacred realm to discern the needed wisdom of this unique moment and time. Calling upon the Art of Pollination we will seek the mystic nectar of our inner life and sing into the blossom in our being.
The Oracle session will include:
• Guided breath and grounding practice to set the intention for the reading
• Meditative rhythm journey with the frame drum
• Intuitive song to access your multidimensional self and recall what is most needed at this time.
• Digital Recording of the session
*I will offera free session for the first 3 lucky ones who sign up:)
The second offering is a co-creation with Lady Graell and myself. Creating sacred space together to help woman dance their Living Earth Temples Alive with the combination of the Intuitive Drum Song and the Dance of the Magda.
This is the beginning of a series that activates the drum, song, and dance of the divine feminine arts. The session will begin with creating a sacred sound space through Frame Drum Rhythms and Tones of Intuitive Drum Song Meditation. This guided meditation in sound health will infuse you with vibration, and frequencies sourced to calm, alleviate tension, heighten your awareness, and aid in achieving the Alpha state of consciousness. From honored teachers linked to ancestral knowledge, I will traverse the lineage of Celtic, Mediterranean, and Nordic heritages, as a drum and song holder for over two decades. I am honored to co-create this space with Lady Graell as she guides us in the Dance of the Magda.
Dance of the Madga
Navigated by your temple Womb, this empowering and raw somatic practice of sacred movement taps you into the expressions of your yoni’s voice.
We will share a deep group transmission, and the witnessing will activate our ancient memories of the Red Tent Sisterhood and the Lineage of the Magda.
Priestess Graell
Lady Graell
A Life Coach of the Sacred she has held a Goddess Temple since 2001. Presently the Founder and Director of the Goddess Temple of Ashland and its Priestess College, She is a Midwife of the Veils serving Childbirth, First Blood, Sex, Marriage, Parenting, Divorce, Sovereignty, Death, and Rebirth.
With over two decades teaching various trainings in the Priestess Arts, Dance, and Devotional Yoga, Lady Graell is guided by the depth of her connection betwixt her heart and womb. Her profound and personal communion with nature fuels her passion for sharing practical skills on walking the Path of Sacred Living.
This special and intimate experience will be held in a beautiful dome within the forest of Albion on the farm (Location will be given upon registration). We are inviting 13 women to this gathering.
Preregistration ends November 4th, 2022
* If it is a clear night, Mister Valendar, Graell’s husband, will be holding space as sacred male fire tenders. (Inquire if you would like to join the Men’s Circle.)
Pay what you can to cover the cost of the event and travel for Lady Graell. We are abundant in our gifts and open to sharing what we can. I invite you to offer your sacred reciprocity as you are able. Inquire about payment options.
This will be an extraordinary gathering to ignite our path forward with unique soul nourishment. The space we create together will help you tend your inner garden and shake awake your being through the amplified connection and entrainment of this vibrant circle full of Earth tenders and Daughters of the Divine. I so look forward to the opportunity to share this with you.
Please contact Lavender Grace to get your link and password.
In honor of the home shelter now in place, Intuitive Drum Song will offer extensive scholarships for all in need. Just contact us.
It is time for an all-new Intuitive Drum Song Course for 2020. We have taken time off for a deepening, allowing the growth rings to stretch out, our hearts to continue their beat of life, now we are ready to share.
For any of returning students, I can’t wait to continue our journey together. Please let me know you are coming back. Below you will find all the information you need to register.
All new students will find more descriptions of the Intuitive Drum Song work we do. This course will identify the basic elements of the frame drum and the intuitive nature of voice. The students will actively learn how to listen and play with rhythmic vocabulary and how to attune to heart songs from the inner world.
The objective of this course is to develop the student’s confidence with rhythm, how to play with others, how to listen & how to access one’s own heart song
The Basic Training is on Thursdays 5 pm-6 pm The course runs for 8 weeks from March 12 – April 30, 2020, the cost is $150 presale / $180 After March 12th. There are Scholarships available, see the registration form for details.
*We will meet online for Zoom Sessions. To get your free Zoom app – go to https://zoom.us/
I am your instructor, the facilitator of this experience: Lavender Grace. You can reach me here at 707.357.1419 or on the contact form with any further questions.
NEW THIS YEAR ~ Intensives In the Field:
Intensive Course Description: This course will apply the practice of sonic collaboration with the Plant Devas, the Elementals & the Nature Spirits.
This is a pilot project to develop sonic communication within our local ecology to gain a deeper understanding of sound health. The intention is to give gratitude and gain guidance on how to live in harmony with our natural world.
Here are the times for our meetings. You will need your drum, dress in layers, and bring water and a snack.
Date & Time: March 21st – 9:00am -12pm – Big River Beach – East River Side
April 18th – 9:00am -12pm – Russian Gulch – Road 409 Trail Head
If you are a new student, I recommend the list below to help you understand the scope of this work and how it has been inspired.
First: This was instrumental in opening my world to the importance of the Fram Drum in the Ancient world and what an amazing tool it is for us in our modern times.
“When the Drummers were Women” A Spiritual History of Rhythm. By Layne Redmond copyright 1997. Published by Three Rivers Press, New York
Second: Jacqueline Freeman was able to completely changed my perspective on the importance of Bees on such a deeper level.
“Song of Increase” Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World By Jacqueline Freeman copyright 2016. Published by Sounds True, Inc. Boulder CO
Third: Yuval Ron has written a wonderful book full of reflections and stories compiled over the past 30 years from his travels. The Yuval Ron Ensemble tours the world for Peace. You can learn about his work here. yuvalronmusic.com
“Divine Attunement” Music as a Path to Wisdom by Yuval Ron copyright 2014. Published by Oracle Institute, Virginia
Four: This selection is written by a very special and dear human, John O’Donohue. He has written many books, this one, in particular, has reached my heart. I especially appreciate how he speaks to the Human in relation to the natural spirit of our inner landscape.
“Eternal Echoes” Celtic Reflections on Our Yearning to Belong By John O’Donohue copyright 1999 Published by Harper Collins – Reprinted by Perennial 2002 https://www.johnodonohue.com/
Fifth: I bought this book from Silvia Nakkach after attending one of her workshops. This is a great resource full of vocal exercises and a wide-open perspective on what the voice is capable of.
“Free Your Voice” Awaken to Life Through Singing By Silvia Nakkach & Valerie Carpenter copyright 2012 Published by Sounds True, Inc. Boulder CO voxmundiproject.com
Links to Instructors
I also recommend looking into these Instructors and seeing their great work.
Marla Leigh Goldstein is a Grammy-nominated Percussionist, Flautist, Composer, and Educator. ~ marlaleigh.com
Rowan Storm: With more than 25 years of experience with cultures and drumming of the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Rowan is recognized internationally as a performer and educator.~ rowanstorm.com
Miriam Peretz: an internationally celebrated dancer devoted to creating transformational experiences for her students and audiences worldwide. Miriam has devoted her life to empowering and healing women through the art of dance and ritual. ~ miriamdance.com
This spilling over of mystic thought, connection and magic funnels through me, distills and concentrates into goodness.
The kind that permeates and sustains.
The type that goes deep to the root so high winds may blow, but nothing is blown down, blown over, blown up, Rooted!
It is like this today.
Here I share………………
Go Fund Me!
Please Click here Gofundme to support my offerings to the first Learning from the Bees conference in the Netherlands. So important to participate in this global apian (bee) consciousness. There are 5 days left and we still have $1,745 to go! Please consider supporting even if your pocket is empty, please send me your encouragement. Your words will fill my heart! We are all in this together and we need any support available, prayers, songs, good food!:) I will return with stories, with knowledge and I really look forward to sharing with you.
This is a sample video with an elemental chant. This is an offering as part of the Learning From the Bees Conference and will be part of the closing ceremony in the Netherlands.
I have also just received the list of International artists who are participating in the art exhibit at the conference. I have been asked to document this and will share this with you all when I have finished.:)
2. Amazing Community of Musicians and Dancers – This is an inspiration from Middle Eastern Music and Dance Camp, Mendocino CA USA . Especially from the words of Omar Faruk Tekbilek. It was his words that likened camp to an off shoot of ancient Alexandria. How all cultures would come together and meet to share and exchange and return home all the richer for it. Thank you all (more than I can count) for your beautiful offerings of amazing music, song, dance and friendship. I am ever so grateful for our time together.🙏♥️🙏
3. I will be offering Intuitive Drum Song on Thursday August 23rd. Come soak it up. Let your internal static go and join in the goodness of community frequency, rhythms and connection.
I love you!
Lavender Grace Cinnamon * Sacred Art ~ Sacred Bees
Intuitive Drum Song is a weekly practice to support each other through energetic re-alignment with toning, chanting and drumming.
ARE YOU CALLED TO REMEMBER?
Come explore the realm of the sacred through frame drum and voice.
We circle and share techniques used since times forgotten….
No experience necessary, drums available to use…..
Thursdays 5pm to 6:15pm
Dancing Dog Loft
210 N. Cory St. Fort Bragg
Suggested Donation:
$15 drop in * 4 for $40
No One Turned away
For further inquiries contact Lavender Grace 707 357-1419
