"Ancient Wisdom" Retreat

There is a living library contained within all-things. It is a current of spiritual energy that unites and sustains all life. This wealth of information has not been kept secret from us; rather, we have forgotten how to access it. The sacred landscape of Sedona, Arizona is a testament to this living wisdom as ancient ruins, breathtaking rock formations, and intriguing creation stories abound offering insights into the past and hope for the creation of a better future.

Now, more than ever, we are being called to go within to explore the realms of spirituality and realize an omnipresent connection with our ancestors, the Earth, and our Selves. We are recognizing that true wisdom comes from experience and that knowledge has been handed down to us through the ages from those that have walked before us. They speak of simple truths of living in balance, right-relationship to others, and respect for all living things. As we integrate these profound truths we can begin to shift our lives in miraculous ways and help restore what was once lost.

The Ancient Wisdom retreat is a weekend retreat designed for you to learn about and directly explore Indigenous concepts as they apply to today's modern world. As a participant, you will learn about Native American storytelling, the Mayan Calendar, Indigenous views on modern life, plants as healing tools, the use of ceremony and ritual, and get the opportunity to explore the ancient history of the Sedona area. Additionally, you will learn how to bring time-tested shamanic techniques into your everyday spiritual practice and experience different ceremonies to connect you with Great Spirit and Mother Earth.

In Lakota, when community is built they say: “Mitakuye oyasin”, meaning, “All my relations.” We, at Inner Journeys, have brought together our friends of Lakota, Cherokee, Inca, and Havasupai backgrounds to allow you to experience ancient wisdom for yourself, in person with the intention of restoring community. Over the years, many people have asked on our tours to talk with a medicine man/ woman to get the local Indigenous view on today's times and/or to experience an authentic Indigenous ceremony. The Ancient Wisdom retreat is a direct response to those requests and it is an honor for us to work in collaboration with our friends to bring you this unique spiritual and healing retreat and assist in the effort of building right relationship to yourself, the Earth, Great Spirit and the world around you.

What to Expect

This is a rough outline of what to expect for your “Ancient Wisdom” Retreat. Although we would like to keep it exact, sometimes Mother Nature has other plans. If any changes need to be made due to external circumstances allow us to do the freaking out for you. But seriously, any changes made will not alter the content or integrity of your retreat.

Friday: Greeting in main dining area (7:45am)

• Breakfast at Alma de Sedona (8-9am)
• Opening introduction and intention for retreat.
• Medicine Wheel Ceremony
• Lunch on your own (1:00 – 2:30pm)
• Drumming circle &Shamanic journeying
• Dinner break (5-7pm)
• Storytelling ceremony

Saturday: Breakfast at Alma de Sedona (8-9am)

• Group prayer: Calling in spirit for guidance, direction, protection
• Ancient Ruin/Petroglyph tour
• Lunch (1-2:30pm)
• Mayan calendar presentation
• Shamanic journey to spirit of ancestors
• Grounding meditation
• Dinner (after 6 p.m.)

Sunday: Breakfast at Alma de Sedona (8-9am)

• Morning share
• Native American Ceremony on the land
• Lunch (12:30-1:45pm)
• Incan Ceremony and presentation about the future
• Closing prayer and blessing w/ group (3 – 3:30pm)
  

Dates and Prices

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