Woodland Bard course
The Woodland Bard Course explores Celtic spirituality through a deep connection to the land. We are all indigenous people to the land we belong to and this course enables you to connect deeply to the traditions, seasons and woodlands of the British landscape.
The course is in eight clear stages and reads in a meditative and contemplative style to enable you an experience of working with the tradition. It draws from both Classical and Ancient sources through poetry, meditation and the creation of simple effective rituals. The course will help create a foundation to build upon over many years of practice and I hope to create further courses to explore the themes more deeply as well as introduce further themes. Please note the stages are not fixed and do overlap in keeping with a meaningful oral tradition.
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The Eight stages explored on the course are:
Stage 1- Exploring Tradition- Awaken your own personal connection to tradition. Stage 2- Meditation and ritual - Create a meaningful meditation and ritual practice wherever you go. Stage 3- Exploring the seasons- Understand the benefits and importance of working with the seasons. Stage 4- Celebrating the Seasons- In-depth knowledge of each season and how to celebrate them. Stage 5- Seasons as a Way of Life- Discover how the seasons can add a deep understanding to your daily life. Stage 6- Exploring Landscape- Connect deeply with the wooded landscape. Stage 7- Spirit of the Land- Explore deity and sacred sites in the landscape. Stage 8- The Inner Landscape- Set up a daily profound practice to explore your inner worlds. |
