The 7 Directions of the Medicine Wheel

Beverly Hills Hilton 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, United States

This workshop will focus on the 7 Directions of the Native American Medicine Wheel. We will identify the 4 quadrants of the Medicine Wheel and describe their characteristics, connection with the 4 seasons, association with animals, and times of the year. We will also examine the 3 other directions: above, below, and center. Participants will design their own Medicine Wheel for future use and we will discuss the influence that the Medicine Wheel can have on our daily life.

The Mysteries, Meaning and Messages of the Labyrinth

Beverly Hills Hilton 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, United States

In this workshop we will examine the history, symbolism, messages and mysteries of the Chartres labyrinth. We will identify the three stages of the labyrinth: Purification, Illumination, and Unification - and their relationship to Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces and the art of storytelling. In addition we will we will look at the many ways one can incorporate the labyrinth into their life to reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, and to aid in mental, physical and emotional healing. The labyrinth is also an excellent meditation tool. Participants will receive their own finger labyrinth for their own personal use. [...]