Public
Workshops
(page
last updated 5th September 2010)
(for Lectures click here)
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Go to my new website www.womensquest.org for the most up to date information on workshops and trainings.
If you would like to be kept informed of future workshops please email Alexandra at genie@wildgenie.com
If you'd like a workshop in your area and are willing to organise it, contact Alexandra.
Click here for
previous workshop participants' comments.
Workshops
and Talks in Spain
Wisdom
of Menstruation and Creating Menstrual Health to be held in November 2010, for details
contact Dolores Rubio Turtle dolores@bebesecologicos.com
Workshops
in Italy
For information on workshops in Italy contact Sara Magrini sara@labottegadellaluna.it
The
Wisdom of Menstruation: Spirituality and the Body
A workshop that explores the psycho-spiritual template of the menstrual cycle. Click here for more info.
Details:
Feb 27, 2011, Bristol, Bristol City Yoga contact bristolcityyoga@googlemail.com
Women, Power
and the Body - a new approach to women’s leadership
A 4 day course. More info.
Details: March
6/7 and May 8/9 2010 Doncaster, contact Michelle Swann info@identitiesnetwork.org.uk
Creating Menstrual
Health
A one-day workshop teaching self care practices for healing menstrual symptoms naturally. More info.
Details:
October 23rd London, contact alexandra@wildgenie.com
Menstrual Wisdom
Retreat
Feb 10-13th 2011, Hawkwood College, Stroud. Faciliated by Alexandra Pope and yoga teacher extraordinare, Uma Dinsmore Tuli (www.sitaram.org). For more details contact alexandra@wildgenie.com
Red Tent Day
Feb 19th Nottingham contact Rachel Hinton rachel.hinton@ntlworld.com
Menopause:
an opportunity for change
Details:
Contact Alexandra at genie@wildgenie.com
Women's
Psychology and the Menstrual Cycle
A workshop for professionals: e.g. psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, coaches, health practitioners and educators. More info.
Details: Contact Alexandra at genie@wildgenie.com
Puberty education programme to prepare 9-12 year old girls for menstruation (one day). For further information contact: Shushann Movsessian, email: info@shushann.com.au.
Let's Talk Growing Up! A beautiful bonding weekend for Mums to share with their 9-12 year old daughters (2 days). More info.
Details: These workshops are currently only available in Australia. For information about dates contact Shushann Movsessian on info@shushann.com.au
Facilitators: Alexandra
Pope, Maree Lipschitz, Shushann Movsessian
The Wisdom of Menstruation: Spirituality and the Body
There is an enormous elemental force at work in women's bodies that is both intensely intimate and universal: ecstatic, creative, erotic, restorative and full of love. We can enter the depth of this space monthly at menstruation and the menstrual cycle itself is the training ground for realizing this power. It is our template for psychological and spiritual maturation.
In this workshop you'll discover how your unique inner template works allowing you to open to deeper reservoirs of knowing and creativity, of self-acceptance and power. It is a deeply sustaining resource that you can rest in and draw on to support you in whatever you are wanting to realize in life. A woman who knows the inner forces of her cycle has the intelligence of head and heart, a wise authority sourced from a deep inner connection with herself and her relationship with the World.
A workshop for all women, through engaged dialogue and experiential exercise we will unfold the woman's path of power and wisdom and how to live in today's world.
Note: Whilst not a health workshop, for those of you who suffer with menstrual problems or for some reason feel at war with your bodies, this workshop is potentially enormously healing.
Women, Power and the Body - a new approach to women’s leadership (4 day course)
There is an enormous elemental force at work in women's bodies that is both intensely intimate and universal: ecstatic, creative, erotic, healing and full of love. We can enter the depth of this space monthly at menstruation and the menstrual cycle itself is the training ground for realizing this power.
In this course we will explore the deep forces of a woman's body as a creative template: an inner self-development and guidance system for emotional and spiritual maturation. A woman who engages with these forces has an opportunity to encounter a new language and experience of power that can nourish and guide her Work in the world.
This course is for any woman who is wanting to make a difference wherever you find yourself and whatever your calling whether it is in the boardroom, changing a nappy, teaching, making love, gardening, demonstrating, healing, meditating, creating your work of art.
In this course you will:
My hope is that you come away from this course filled with love and inspiration, and an empowered sense of your inner creative template to guide you in realizing your Work.
Facilitated by Sjanie Hugo & Alexandra Pope
Knowledge of the cycle - mentally, emotionally and physically - is the template for a woman’s wellbeing, fertility and empowerment. This workshop is an opportunity for you to restore your connection to the intelligence and healing power of the menstrual cycle.
What you will get out of the day:
Who should come?
A workshop for all health practitioners and any woman who:
The workshop costs £120* which includes a self-hypnosis CD by Sjanie Hugo and The Woman’s Quest workbook by Alexandra Pope.
* Concessions are available, please ask.
Menopause: an opportunity for change
Menopause is a normal healthy process in a woman's maturing life: an important transition point that transforms her physically, emotionally and spiritually. It gives her the opportunity for self-reflection and change, creating a greater sense of freedom and power. In this workshop we will explore the nature of that transition and how to ease our passage through it with a feeling of dignity, well-being and strength using our collective wisdom, experiential exercise and practical self-care information, such diet, environmental stressors and exercise.
Who is the Workshop for?
The Power of the Feminine - a workshop for women
There is an urgent need today for a restoration of the power of the feminine to temper the over-emphasis on the masculine dynamic in all aspects of our society. What is the Feminine, and how are women initiated into her deep power? Through the dynamic of the menstrual cycle and the journey from menarche to menopause, we will unfold this initiatory process. Collectively we will come to a fresh encounter with and articulation of the Feminine and how we might nourish that authority within ourselves alongside the dynamic of the masculine. A workshop that is open to all women regardless of the stage of life you are in. Be prepared for rich, engaging dialogue, deeply felt moments, and opportunities for revelation and fun.
The menstrual cycle constitutes the ground of woman's being from menarche through her menstruating years to menopause and into her post-menopausal years. And yet it is a topic that is rarely discussed outside medical circles and women's private conversations about 'that time of the month'. This has limited our appreciation of female psychology: the fullness of a woman's path of individuation and maturation.
Our failure to address the cycle beyond the normal biological and medical boundaries contributes to low self-esteem, depression, eating disorders, body image problems, addictions, relationship conflicts as well as menstrual and menopausal problems. It deprives women of a wonderful source of wisdom, creativity and renewal – an ally for negotiating life. This one-day seminar will present a more holistic, woman centered perspective. Exploring the psycho – spiritual template of the cycle, we will unfold the different stages, the embodied archetypal imperatives, their strengths and challenges and how this understanding can enrich the therapeutic process.
A beautiful bonding weekend for Mums to share with their 9-12 year old daughters
• Our daughters are precious and all parents want this important transition to be as confident and positive as possible for them
• Learn more about menstruation and the changes at puberty; deepen your relationship and celebrate and acknowledge your daughter's transition into a young woman.
• Together with you, we create a rich, safe and informative weekend
Phone for a free report on "Talking to Your Daughter about Puberty"
+61 2 9310 0591
What previous participants have said:
"It was really fun and helped me a lot. I want many people to have this great opportunity." Karina, 11
"Please let others have the opportunity to have the same joy." Adriana (Mum)
"You three women (facilitators) are wonderful and a nice match!" Juanita (Mum)
What previous participants have said about Alexandra's workshops:
"...has to be one of the most enlightening workshops I've attended!" Christina Norwich, Life and Change Management Coach, London.
"It was the most profound day I have had in a very long time...the circle of women that came together had an intensity of inspiration and spirit....as if we all had been waiting to speak our minds for decades. The stories and experiences that were shared, unraveled the deep mystery and true heart of suffering and joy this part of a woman's existence brings; I was lost in tears afterwards for not having this knowledge earlier in my life. As each woman spoke, the day became elevated and you knew you were a part of something beyond the ordinary.... this, by far was one of the best days of my life" KGM, Stylist, London
"I have been rocked and shaken to the depths of my pelvis in the most creative way. I am also experiencing a totally pain free bleed the first in 14 or more years! Since (the workshop) I seem to experience my cycle in glorious slow motion, which serves to amplify the changes in tempo. I know this is the beginning of more unraveling and that I will stay the course because I must. Thank you for your important and transformational work." Chiropractor, London
"…what a fabulous workshop it was…I think the work you're doing is brilliant and much needed. You shared so much of you with us, your wisdom, your story, your insights, your passion, your humour that I came away swooning. So a huge THANK YOU" Sarah, psychologist, London.
"I feel so much more at peace within myself since the workshop I attended yesterday. Your work is profound and I would really like to bring the impulse into my own work here as a counsellor. I believe all women have this knowledge deep within themselves, and some like myself, have needed reminding." Julie Toms, counsellor, London
"I felt supported and nurtured during the 4 days and had plenty of opportunities to be able to express and experience the concepts that were presented. I fully recommend this to as many women as possible who are willing to participate in their own healing on a deeply personal and fundamental level." Rachel Edge, massage therapist, Sydney
"It has taken me a while to contact you but I realise now that I usually wait a while after gatherings, workshops etc to see how I truly feel about the experience…after the hype, excitement and collective humm wear off a little. Well, I have thought about you and the knowledge I came away from your workshop with every day since and I just need to extend my thanks for what you have given and opened me to…. I have been really enjoying the psychic events, quiet inward turning and womanly expansion that has been taking place in me (premenstrually). I am full of period pain (or shall I call it just fullness) today and I'm just kind of floating through the world as I carry this special event in my body. No pain killers, no angst, no worries. Experiencing (my partner and step daughter) has been a joy this fortnight. Fore informed, I have known what I ought to be experiencing emotionally, hormonally etc and I have had the best 2 weeks with them, and myself ever. No joke. (My partner) is rapt as well, not that life was hell before, by no means…he's just loving being 'in the know'. This has made me really happy, thank you Alex." Library technician, Sydney
"It was wonderful. I was ready to hear and absorb Alex's information
and ideas... The content was rich and challenging/provoking, and Alex's delivery was warm, comforting and lively, with lots of good humour. (This work) is integral for all women's development on their journey of healing." Denise Ellis Kelly, student of spiritual and energetic healing diploma, Sydney
"Thanks a million! We had a blast, and you worked wonders in such a short time, my view of my PMT has already shifted. I'm actually looking forward to
my next one, I want to experience it with my new found understanding. What a miracle!!" Rita, businesswoman, Melbourne
"The workshop was one of the most amazing and powerful experiences I have participated in…the group, the energy and contents were all unique and magic and combined in a beautiful mix of feminine (and masculine) essences" Sally Ann, environmentalist, Byron Bay
"I thoroughly felt at ease with the presentation, the ease and down to earth language that you shared with the group. It was soft, feminine yet in control but very allowing for people's differences (attitudes, expressions). Wholesome wealth of knowledge but very connected with the World" Sharon, businesswoman, Melbourne
"The workshop crystallizes, encapsulates the possibilities which lie in the cycles of our lives. The movement from intellect to experience, from wisdom, to action, we were able to take our own journey into power. In other words 'great stuff'" Jane, educator, therapist, healer, Melbourne
"Thank you so much for a wonderful day. I am now going to really tune into my body and its menstrual cycle and celebrate its ups and downs…thank you for reaffirming my commitment to a good diet and exercise. Also to the silence, solitude and stillness…so glad I came – you are an inspiration to us all." Mary, midwife, NSW
"Great day. I'll share this with my daughter and clients. I'll also use this new awareness to cope with my own feelings around the cycle…Looking after ourselves is going to be great!" Jacqui, social worker, NSW
"Alexandra brings a lived richness and wholesome spirituality to her workshops from a depth of honouring woman and self. Rarely have I felt so held and safe in a workshop. Over a year on and I am still raving about the workshop. I have been moved on a deep level." Shally Gadhoke, psychotherapist and social care consultant, London
"I found Alexandra's presentation very easy to listen to. Most informative. The information and discussion on the menstrual cycle helped me to 'see' my own cycle in a way which I've never 'consciously' seen before, I'm now looking forward to tuning into my cycles in the future" Sue, health worker/nurse, NSW
"It was an electrifying evening." Celia Novy, co-ordinator, Theosophical Society, Sydney
Cyclicity and the Power of the Feminine (for women and men)
There is an urgent need today for a restoration of the power of the feminine to temper the over-emphasis on the masculine dynamic in all aspects of our society. What is the Feminine, and how are women initiated into her deep power? Through the dynamic of the menstrual cycle and the journey from menarche to menopause, we will unfold this initiatory process. Collectively we will come to a fresh encounter with and articulation of the Feminine and how we might nourish that authority within ourselves alongside the dynamic of the masculine. A workshop that is open to all women regardless of the stage of life you are in. Be prepared for rich, engaging dialogue, deeply felt moments, and opportunities for revelation and fun.
Details: June 27, Radford Mill Farm, Bath, contact Alexandra genie@wildgenie.com
Keep an eye on this website
for upcoming lecture dates.
To organise a lecture in your area click
here.
Join us for screenings of a new documentary on menstruation Moon Inside You (www.mooninsideyou.com). Alexandra is one of the featured experts in it.
Moon Inside You screenings:
Feb 5th 2010, Brighton Unitarian Church, to book email info@thefertilebody.com or
contact Sjanie 07989513189
Feb 12 2010, Stroud, to book email johofman@hotmail.com or
ring 01453 834 774
June 5th 2010, Northleigh Primary School,
St Peter's Rd, Malvern, cost £5. Contact Grace Hopkins gracehopkins@hotmail.com
June 9th 2010, Oscailt Centre, Dublin, 6.45-9pm, cost €5.
Contact alexandra@wildgenie.com
If you'd like to host a screening in your area or buy a copy of the DVD (with English subtitles) get in touch with Alexandra at genie@wildgenie.com
How to enquire about workshops and/or lectures
Please email Alexandra at genie@wildgenie.com or fill out the following form:
If you would like Alexandra to run a workshop in your area or give a lecture at your organisation, please get in touch at genie@wildgenie.com