An Introduction to Shamanic Knitting Retreat

Merge with your Inner Yarner

An Introduction to Shamanic Knitting

November 3-4, 2012

at Six Directions @ Pioneer Farm, Eagle, Ontario

This retreat will assist you with getting comfortable with the beginning aspects of knitting, and how to connect knitting in with your spiritual practice.  We will discuss the use of different types of yarn, and what the symbols on the yarn mean, as well as the many different tools and knitting needles that can be used for knitting and what their purposes are.

You will be invited to connect with the spirit of the yarn to understand what the story of your unique knitted piece will be.  We will sing our love and joy into the knitting that we create, just as many have done in the past and still continue to do so today.  As many have discovered, knitting is a very beautiful form of prayer work.

For this retreat, you do not need to know how to knit, though some familiarity with knitting would be helpful, it is not essential.  The basics will be reviewed throughout the weekend.

We will be using the technique of shamanic journeying to connect with the yarn spirits.  If you are not familiar with shamanic journeying, please connect with me and we can discuss this beforehand.  Even without the training in shamanic journeying, you will be most welcomed to attend and experience shamanic knitting!

Space is limited, so sign up early!

Date:  Saturday, November 3 - Sunday November 4th, 2012
Location:  Six Directions @ Pioneer Farm
                 24810 Talbot LIne
                 West Lorne, ON
                 N5X 2E3
Cost:  $120  
Facilitators:  Heidi Burrowes and Beth McLellan

Provided: Yoga mats, blankets, filtered water, tea, coffee, some snacks and a very sacred creative experience……

Meals: 

Breakfast and lunch provided
 - fresh and local fare always a focus
**please bring a small supper dish (or salad) to share. You may also bring a small snack to share if you wish

**

Accommodation: 

All natural mattresses and linens provided
:
4 twin beds, 1 queen bed, 1 double bed available

Please Bring:
Layered clothing, outdoor clothing, journal, shawl or scarf, size 8mm knitting needles, a beautiful and simple yarn (eg. no extra fringey type things), a yarn darning needle, crafting scissors, a small supper dish (or salad), a small snack (optional), a special bead or an item that calls to you that wants to be woven into your first sacred knitted piece. 

We only have space for 6 to 8 participants!
Register today to reserve your spot!\

To Register, please email heidibearca@yahoo.ca  and place Introduction to Shamanic Knitting Retreat in subject line.  Thank you!

  

Purple Memories Scarf

This scarf was created by the ancestors,

It was created by the dinosaurs,

They are thankful to be celebrating with us.

We toast with glasses of red wine.

We are held softly in their embrace,

They whisper to us

"You must find another way to connect with us.

We are here.  We love you.

Leave our remains at peace,

Hear us, Feel us, Know us in a

new and ancient way.

We are here, and we love you."

The story of this scarf is a gentle and loving reminder of our connections with those who have passed before us.  There is a feeling here that perhaps our dependency on oil is because of our deep desire to connect with our ancestors.  The soft embrace of this scarf reminds us that our ancestors are thankful for our connections to them, and asks us to be mindful of our next steps.

This scarf will be gifted to someone on January 1st, 2012.  Click 'like' on the Healing Knits Canada page for a chance to be in the draw!  

Thank you! 

May you feel this connection deep within your bones, and know that you are in the gentle embrace of the ancestors.

The Path of Wood and Roses Scarf

When you were born and for a long time after that,

It is easy to see the path that you are on because

your grandparents and your parents have woven your path for you.

Your Grandmothers and your Mother walk a pink and brown path

of Roses and Wood.

This is the path that they have begun to lay for you.

There comes a time when you move forward on the path

that has been woven for you and you begin to choose a new path.

When you begin to choose a new path there will be many things

 that will distract you.

Things may begin to look different, they may even be a little confusing.

You may not be able to see how this or that connects in with 

your life.

Sometimes you will see sparkly things along the way that are 

off of your path, and these sparkly things may call you to

leave your path.

Always know that even if the path looks different, even if you have made new choices, 

even if you become distracted,

when you look down to see the colour beneath your feet,

the colours of you Grandmothers and your Mother,

the colour of Roses and Wood, you will know

that it is still your path. 

The path that was woven for you, 

and also

The path that was chosen by you.

To discuss your own special knitted piece, please contact:  heidibearca at yahoo.ca.  

Co-Created Loving Mindfulness Hat

This hat was co-created by Heidi Burrowes and Gail Beech, an Energy Medicine Practitioner,who shared her ideas for this hat.
This video hopes to give you a sense of what to expect if you decide to co-create a design for yourself with Heidi Burrowes.
If you have a great design in your mind, but are not sure your knitting skills are up to the challenge yet, you could work with Heidi to make your idea a reality.
Either Heidi could knit your project, or help to guide you while you create your project.   
To co-create a knitted item, please email heidi at yahoo.ca.  Place 'Request knitted item' in subject heading, and then share with me what you are looking for!
To find out more about Gail Beech, Energy Medicine Practitioner, please visit:  www.GeneralIntention.com

Home to the Rainbow Tribe poncho

Glimpses of what's coming....

In May, I was priviledged to spend some time in Niagara Falls. Feeling the power of the Falls even while resting was wonderfully refreshing!  It was amazing to spend some time drumming and connecting with Helping Spirits while being surrounded by knitting.

 During my short stay, I was able to hook up with a friend, Krissy who took some shots of some of my knitting.  There are new pieces coming, and this is a quick glimpse of some of the items that are on my needles right now.

The orange piece in the center already has a few fans, and it is not

even finished yet.  The story of this piece is being developed as well.  Look for it available for purchase this fall!

Knitted socks are on the needles in the pic to the right.  I love homemade knitted socks!  Nothing tells me that my feet are cosy better than a pair of handknitted socks. The yarn that is being used for these socks, reminds me of lifesavers candy, so I call socks that I make with this yarn, my Lifesaver Socks!

'Loving Embrace' Knitted Scarf' Retreat ~ February 12-13, 2011

Join Heidi of Healing Knits Canada for a weekend exploring the creation of your own personal 'Loving Embrace' scarf.  This scarf will be created based on short adventures into your imagination. 

During the weekend, you will begin to get a sense of how you can create beautiful, handmade items that have personal, and symbolic meaning for you.  This is a spiritual adventure into knitting, and we will be wearing our 'Loving Embrace' Scarf during a special honouring ceremony over the weekend.

Basic, intermediate or advanced knitting skills would welcomed.  If you do not know how to knit, you are invited to gain a basic understanding of casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off before coming to the retreat.  Other stitches may be taught over the weekend.

Spaces are very limited, so please register early.

The cost for this retreat is $150 per person.  This includes accomodations, meals, and the knitting program.
A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space on this event that is sure to fill up quick!  You can register with the paypal button at the bottom of this post, or contact me at heidibearca@yahoo.ca to find out how to secure your spot!

Click here to register for the 'Loving Embrace' Knitted Scarf Retreat.

Join us Saturday morning, February 12, at Six Directions, a 2 story red brick farmhouse just outside of Eagle, Ontario.  It is very close to the Sacred Waters of Lake Eerie, and there are 150 acres of land to connect with and explore.  This home has a very comfortable feel, with all Natural and memory foam beds, covered with bamboo sheets for comfortable trips to dreamland.

If you wish to join us on Friday night, so you are fresh and ready Saturday morning, there is a fee of $25 for that night. (Supper and Saturday mornings breakfast not included in this price)  Please let us know when registering.

Individual healing and treatment sessions are available throughout the weekend for an added cost;

30 minute sessions for $30

thai yoga massage

reiki

reconnective healing

reflexology

palm reading

*please sign up for these when registering

Suz ~ the beautiful, will be providing wonderful meals during the course of your time spent here.  Please notify us if you have special considerations for either food or lodgings.

If you do not have paypal, contact heidibearca@yahoo.ca with the subject heading of 'Loving Embrace Scarf Retreat', and we will get back to you ASAP.

Click here to register for the 'Loving Embrace' Knitted Scarf Retreat