Carl Jung famously said, “Dreams are the guiding words of the soul.” Dream incubation is a way of inviting the soul, the higher self or the unconscious into direct contact with our waking consciousness. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks utilized dream incubation thousands of years ago as a practice of looking to one's dream experiences and the intelligence of the unconscious mind to encourage self healing and the resolution of life's most confounding issues and problems. They understood how trauma, creativity, memory, and healing are expressed and metabolized through our dream experiences. This workshop begins with an exploration of the ancient history of dream incubation as a method of developing self-knowledge and healing imbalances.Together, we will formulate clear intentions and questions to be addressed in the dream state, inviting the mind-body to communicate its wisdom through its own language of symbol, metaphor and sensation. We will use guided visualization, Yoga Nidra, automatic writing and psychodramatic techniques as tools for exploring purposeful dream work. Each of us will act as dreamers and witnesses as we share and integrate our dream narratives. We are especially enthusiastic about inviting people who have difficulty remembering their dreams. We will provide mats, snacks and beverages. Please dress comfortably and bring your own blanket, a pillow if desired and something to cover your eyes.
In this 4 hour long workshop participants will:
o Learn the history of dream incubation and its application in ancient healing practices.
o Learn about sleep cycles, and the most opportune times to harvest dreams.
o Formulate intentions for dream work and develop key questions for inquiry.
o Learn how to utilize sound frequencies and deep breathing techniques to achieve relaxation and a shift in brain wave activity.
o Practice dream incubation at least twice in a conscious, awakened and relaxed state.
o Receive guidance to remember, record and self-interpret imagery, language and other dream material.
o Engage in optional group sharing and integration of the work, with process on how to apply insights and understanding toward effective growth and change.
$125 payable in advance or at the door. Space is limited. To reserve your spot, please email eugenia@thetaprootalliance.com
