 
Sacred Images of The Feminine Part I
A Telephone Conference Course Facilitated by Anastacia Nutt, M.A.
Co-Founder and Facilitator of the Path of the Ceremonial Arts
Format for the mini-course: This course is offered through conference calling technology that allows you to participate in a group-shared experience from the comfort of your own home. You may call from any place in the world! Our Feminine Heritage Part I is composed of 4 bi-weekly calls/classes. The first class is 90 minutes and will encompass the introductory material for the entire course. Each subsequent session will consist of 35-40 minutes of presented material and 20-25 minutes for coursemate’s to share their experiences of the sacred expressions of the feminine with one another.
Intention of the mini-course: Many are drawn to the strange and beautiful feminine images found among the artifacts of prehistoric ages. Archeological theories exist as to their symbolism, meaning or purpose…prominent interpretative theories emerge only to be abandoned in favor of newer, more “thorough” interpretations. Is it possible that we cannot explain these images using traditional methods of exploration?
Our Feminine Heritage Part I takes a different approach to “understanding” the ancient feminine images that draw and intrigue us. Designed to foster a visceral knowing, we will explore these images together, combining conventional and unconventional methods…seeking a mental, emotional and physical interpretation of nine sacred images of the feminine.
Benefits of the mini-course : At the end of this mini-course, you will have cultivated an integrated personal relationship to nine sacred images of the feminine. In this process, you will have awakened your own cellular memory of feminine imagery…as well as the teachings and the personal benefits contained within them. In addition, you will have had the experience of share your personal experiences with people who participated in the visceral dream with you. The shared experiential aspect of Our Feminine Heritage Part I sets this course apart from other forms of teleclass learning.
Topics and Details:
First Class: Turning Back Time
In the first hour we prepare for the road ahead, focusing on five foundational aspects of this journey into the ancient memories we carry:
- The revival of ancient feminine imagery: why her…why now?
- How life in the Paleolithic, Neolithic and Chalcolithic Ages differed from life today.
- What is involved in exploring an ancient image of the feminine…how do I begin?
- Self-care awareness, dreaming and journaling during the mini-course.
- Coursemates connection and personal sharing during this co-creative exploration.
Materials Provided: Timeline of the Feminine, An Invocation to Personal and Collective Memory, The Taproot Meditation, Recommended Resources and Self-Care Awareness Pages.
Second Class: The Oneness of Life & Mother of All – Paleolithic (Up to 10,000 BC)
Introduction to the symbolism of the Mother Goddess as creator & sustainer of all cycles of life as expressed through the Religion of the Caves, Laussel Goddess and Willendorf Goddess.
Materials Provided: Our Feminine Heritage: Nine Sacred Expressions of The Mother Goddess a Self-Study Guide: Images One, Two and Three. The Primal Mother Meditation.
Third Class: Reverence to Spirit in Nature – Neolithic (10,000-5,500 BC)
Introduction to the second three images: Fish Goddess, Bird Goddess and Serpent & Spiral. Live discussion of the experience of coursemates with Images One, Two and Three.
Materials Provided: Our Feminine Heritage: Nine Sacred Expressions of The Mother Goddess a Self-Study Guide: Images Four, Five and Six. The Nature Mother Meditation.
Fourth Class: The Unseen and Mystical World – Chalcolithic (5,500 – 3,500 BC)
Introduction to the final three images: Earthworks at Avebury, the Hypogeum, and the Dreaming Goddess. Live discussion of the experience of coursemates Images Four, Five and Six.
Materials Provided: Our Feminine Heritage: Nine Sacred Expressions of The Mother Goddess a Self-Study Guide: Images Seven, Eight and Nine. The Earthen Mother Meditation. (To complete the nine image series, personal experiences with images Seven, Eight and Nine will be shared with via email).
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