International Deep Memory Association Bulletin

The International Deep Memory Association announces

The 2009 Conference on Spiritual Healing

Provence, France 24—27, September 2009

Conference
Programme
Presenters
Venue and cost
Travelling guide
Further information about the conference

Eros & Psyche:;

Recovering the Inner Marriage of Body & Soul

at La Magnanarie Holiday Centre, Villedieu, nr Avignon, Provence, France

Special Keynote Workshop:

The Divine Union with Estaryia ( USA )

Workshops & Psychodrama with:

Juanita Puddifoot, Roger Woolger & Mark Wentworth

A 3-Day Residential Conference with Workshops, Healing Rituals & Fellowship

starting Thursday Evening and finishing Sunday lunch

1. Our conference

This year's Conference is to be in the South of France from 24 - 27 September; its theme is 'EROS and PSYCHE: Recovering the Inner Marriage of Body and Soul', with an inspiring guest presenter, Estaryia, and full supporting programme of members' workshop.

This year’s healing conference, set in the heart of the ancient Roman vineyards of Provence inevitably invokes the spirit of the Greco-Roman god Dionysus and his ecstatic dancing followers, the Maenads. Our talented guest presenter, Estaryia, whose mission is to reconnect people with the Earth through sound harmonics and movement, will teach us the ensoulment of our bodies with her powerful vibrational techniques to open our energy fields to joyful expression. Juanita Puddifoot will help us tune into our subtle bodies and Mark and Roger will honor the art of drama, also sacred to Dionysus, in a provocative psychodrama to explore the eros connection that rules the “inner marriage” of masculine and feminine. Roger will also treat us to a slide show on the Sacred Marriage called “The Spirit of Dionysus in Art and Life.” As usual we will celebrate in truly Dionysian fashion on Saturday night with dance, wild dress-up and of course a little wine--the very best Cotes du Rhone from the local villages, Gigondas, Vacqueras and Beaumes de Venises!

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2. Our Programme

Thursday Afternoon
Arrival in Avignon, transfer to Villedieu

A minibus will meet all TGV trains at from Paris or Marseilles arriving Avignon TGV station between 2.00 pm and 6.00 pm Thursday afternoon. Arrivals at Avignon airport on the 13.00 pm Flybe flight from the UK will need to take the transfer bus to the TGV station.

Friday Morning Workshop:
Illuminated Bodies
with Juanita Puddifoot

Juanita’s morning workshop is designed to help us expand our sensory awareness of our subtle energy systems and get more fully in touch with our “illuminated bodies.” Focusing on less commonly used senses such as skin, breath and energy points in a series of paired exercises can deeply enhance our awareness of the subtle vibrations of colour, shape, smell, texture, sound, emotions and memories. We will celebrate the collective subtle energies we encounter in a culminating group exercise.

Friday Afternoon Psychodrama:
Eros and the Inner Marriage
with Mark Wentworth and Roger Woolger

Mark and Roger will lead us in a provocative sociodrama/psychodrama exploring the eros patterns implicit in our dating, sex, courtship and partnering behaviours. How we relate to the opposite sex is not just cultural tradition but is rooted in the archetype of the marriage of masculine and feminine we all carry within us. Be prepared for more than a few giggles, a blush or two and a lot of fun. The culminating ceremony will blow you away.

Friday Evening Slide Show:
The Spirit of Dionysus in Art and Life
with Roger Woolger

Roger Woolger will treat us to a dazzling slide show on the theme of Sacred Marriage using poetry and music. He has collected images and texts from Tantric India, Taoist China, the Christian and Sufi mystics and the sublime troubadours of Provence , whose Dionysian spirit is all around us.

Saturday All Day Keynote Workshop:
The Divine Union
with Estaryia

Estaryia is a sound and movement educator and sacred dance artist who will lead an all day workshop on the Divine Union. This will be an experiential and transformational workshop using shamanic breath, sound healing & movement practices designed to further open energy channels in the body, inspire creativity, balance our brain waves, create deep states of relaxation and awaken a deep sense of the union of body, soul and spirit.

Sunday Morning
Annual Meeting of IDMA

Non-members can avail of the opportunity to take a walk into the charming village of Villedieu for coffee under the plane trees. Conference ends with Sunday lunch. Transfers as required to Avignon TGV station or main SNCF station.

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3. Our Presenters

Estaryia is an author, speaker, sound healing and movement educator, sacred dance artist, motion coach and sound consultant for theatre, film & video; choreographer, vocal ceremonialist, recording artist and intuitive channel. For over 15 years her performances, compelling speeches, articles and workshops have brought the power of healing through harmonics and motion to a wide, diverse audience. Estaryia’s range of talents and interests inspire her to teach and present breakthrough sound healing and transformational dance programs to healing and retreat centers, spas and conferences; as well as to choreograph, produce and perform in multi-media sound and dance extravaganzas. She has produced a series of “Sound Healing Frequency” CD’s that induce brainwave entrainment and utilize specific sound frequency harmonics of the Earth and universe combined with sacred geometry ratios for deep relaxation, meditation, accessing expanded states of consciousness, and awakening energy on a cellular level. She leads sound healing and dance transformation retreats in Hawaii and sacred site journeys worldwide. www.estaryia.com

Juanita Puddifoot is a counsellor who works and explores the ‘energetic worlds’ with individuals, groups and organizations, utilizing methods such as Deep Memory Process, Shamanic practice, mediumship, guidance from the Earth Deities. She runs workshops in the UK and abroad and enjoys collaborating with others to develop projects. She loves supporting people to explore their own inner journeys of healing including connecting with the other realities in a practical and grounded way www.energygateways.com

Mark Wentworth lives in Lisbon, Portugal and has been working and studying personal development for 20 years. His background is based in Colour Psychology, Deep Memory Process and Shamanism. Mark is the founder and principal of Colour for Life, a training school for transformational colour therapy and personal development. He is also creator and director of Dynamic Theatre which is a unique blend of Drama, systemic constellations and Shamanism. Mark has studied and worked with myths and storytelling to help people become authors and directors of their own best lives.
www.colourforlife.com

Roger Woolger, Ph.D, is a Jungian analyst, regression therapist and professional lecturer with degrees in psychology, religion and philosophy from Oxford and London Universities . He is an acclaimed authority, teacher, lecturer, writer and innovator in the area of regression therapy and the creator of Deep Memory Process. He is the inspiration for the International Deep Memory Association – a “Community of the Spirit” that seeks to expand and share awareness of the manifold ways of opening to deep transformational experiences through regression, meditation, shamanic journeying, spirit work and similar modes of spiritual and bodily healing. www.rogerwoolger.com

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4. Our venue, La Magnanarie

"La Magnanarie" is set in a peaceful rural location in the heart of Provence , and offers a charming and relaxing atmosphere for a holiday. La Magnanarie which was once a 19th century silk mill, has a large shady garden and is situated near the village of Villedieu , which in medieval times belonged to the Knights Templar. Vaison la Romaine is the nearest town. www.magnanarie.com