For Who?  Any adult feeling the call to learn how to become truly intimate with mother earth, her wisdom and nature as our guide for healing, expansion both internal and external.  If you are an outdoor guide, nature lover, energy space holder, yoga teacher, meditation guide, women's circle facilitator, etc this retreat might be for you.  If you are interested in attending, but not the teacher certification component,  we'd love for you to be an practice student and still receive a 75 hr practitioner completion certification.  You'll be asked to be a practicing student for the teachers in training a few times throughout the retreat.

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What?   The focus of this retreat is focused on elemental healing, tantric elemental chakra breathwork for a 75 hr certification.  This is an inclusive retreat, meaning we ask that you stay in the container of the space.  We will venture approx 35 minutes away to spend time forest bathing, river connecting + an evening in the desert to watch the sunset.

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How does this support my offerings and career?  Nature-based healing is evidence-based: There is a growing body of research that shows the benefits of nature-based healing, including reduced stress and anxiety, improved mood, better physical health and over all well-being.  Your course will teach participants how to apply these practices in practical, spiritual and mindful ways.   By completing the 8 night training, and receiving the certification, you'll expand new opportunities such as teaching nature-based healing workshops or incorporating nature-based healing into your existing or future offerings. This makes attending the course a valuable investment in both your personal and professional development, as well as improving the lives of others.  

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When?  Arrive between 1 and 2pm Saturday, June 24th.   No later or no earlier please.   We will end around 10:30am Sunday.   Graduation ceremony is Saturday night. 

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The Space?   We will gather on the 8 beautiful private acres at Earth Tantra Outdoor Center & Raven Wild farm stay in Delta, Colorado.  We recognize and honor this space as land of the Native American Utes.  There are stunning views of the Grand Mesa to the north and Elk Mountains to the east (distance).  The property is 5,200ft in elevation - high desert.  The land shares a beautiful blend of grand cottonwood, elm and other trees (crabapple, maple, etc) with an open field, small pond, rabbit brush and micro private spaces for privacy.  The community space has multiple spots with hammocks, an outdoor kitchen, eating patio and lounge area, outdoor circle (partly shaded), ceremonial tipi, peace pole and more.  We share the land with dozens of variety of birds, native and local plants, chickens and 2 dogs.  Students are welcome to take a hike along our 1/4 mile hiking trail to the bottom of the property.  We do not have bears or mountain lions but other critters like fox & racoon.  The land calls to support others in their healing and spiritual journey.  Many people can feel the vibration and kindness of the land.  We are a Chemical + Fragrance + Shoe FREE household.  Gentle soaps + shower supplies, etc are provided.

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You'll Learn How To... 

• Practice and guide tantric elemental chakra breathing while supporting someone in opening and healing their lower 4 chakras.   This is a very opening and intimate breath pathway, as it taught to guide others to empower the student for healing themselves (verses being the healer).

• Teach others to listen to, become intimate with and connect with the wisdom of earth, water, fire and air as guides

• Call upon the 4 and 7 directions for guidance, opening/ closing space for personal practice, retreats and ceremony

• Why and how to smudge others/ space and make your own smudgesticks

• #stopconnectlistentrust - an Earth Tantra coined practice indented for children to adults

• Have a better understanding of somatic, health, spiritual & energetic benefits when healing with nature 

• Differentiate, and when to guide others in the differences of earthing, grounding, forest bathing & connecting with specific elements

• Deeply tune into within to be able to listen to elemental wisdom

• Set an altar space according to the 4 directions, elements and nature wisdom

• Call upon and tune into nature (including animal) spirit guides for support

• Better center yourself before guiding others

• Create a space to support others in chakra, shadow, energy guidance, including additional chakra healing modalities

• Be a better guide to help someone find their own answers within

Includes all of the above and....​​​

• Pre-course 1 hour live and recorded zoom call to help prepare + curriculum outline

• Delicious healthy meals & snacks to meet nearly all needs - a dietary need questionnaire is provided at check out.   Food is locally sourced when possible, including our farm fresh eggs

• Most ceremonial supplies  & cacao (not ceremonial clothing & altar item)

• Creative supplies

• Outdoor gathering spaces in shade and sun depending on temps

• Your choice of tent spot, camper vehicle spot or indoor private bedroom

• Ceremonial Tipi and access to multiple meditation spaces + 1/3 mile walking trail

• Unlimited access to the garage freezer and 1 shared cooler (sorry, no storing food in our indoor fridge due to limited space)

• 1st Night Potluck Dinner, meals Thursday night - Sunday breakfast, coffee, snacks & tea

• Drinking water, hand washing water, etc

• Hammocks at Raven Wild Farm

• Meditation cushion in tipi (stays in tipi)

• Tent & vehicle camping doesn't offer hook ups. Limited showers included due to our sensitive septic system.  Campers will have a specific shower time

• Yoga mats for optional morning earth yoga (gentle + elemental)

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What's Not Included? 

• Travel to and from Raven Wild Farm 

• Your shared pre-made potluck item for the first dinner (can be store bought)

• Tenters: Tent, sleeping bag/ pad and outdoor gear

• Personal snacks to keep in your car or outdoor cooler

• Gas + Transportation to field days (we will car pool).  This is about 35 mile trip one way 

• Other personal items

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What to bring?  A more detailed list will be sent out closer to the retreat.​​​

• Day backpack and 2 water bottles for field days

• Premade potluck item for our 1st meal together (precut watermelon, chips/ salsa, hummus & baby carrots, gluten free crackers & cheese, etc)

• White ceremonial clothing (for graduation Night - some color or tan is okay)

• Chakra clothing (wear red on Sun, orange on Mon, yellow on Tues, Green on Wed).  This could be a hat, t-shirt, socks, for example.  You don't need to be one color head 2 toe.

• 2 Water bottles + your favorite tea/coffee mug

• Comfortable clothing for meditation, sitting outside, cool & hot weather (50 - 95 degrees)

• Your tent, sleeping bag & outdoor gear supplies (headlamp/ flashlight, etc) if tenting

• Extra yoga mat or meditation cushion, crazy creek, blanket, etc if possible.  We have limited supplies