EqualEyez: Campout reTreat

Full Details here: http://brilliantlymad.com/index.php?option=com_eventbooking&task=view_event&event_id=1&Itemid=160 EqualEyez is a three day festival/campout/retreat envisioned for community members to cultivate and expand their leadership talents. We will bring you on a journey that will deepen your creative and influential intensity so that you may transport this back to your home and guide those around you towards ascension into their highest Self. The programming is designed to manifest balance amongst your trinity of eyes so you may visualize yourself, the world and one another in a pure and open light. Join with us at Ronora Lodge, 350+ acres of inspiring and enchanting land in Watervliet, Michigan, as one tribe in love and dedication through an exhilarating collection of activities. You can look forward to: o Coalescence of voice through Kirtan and chanting o Evolution of your mind by the spoken word of gifted beings o Nourishment for your body by healthy and uplifting sustenance o Oneness with nature through hiking and other outdoor explorations o Rejuvenation for your being in the form of camping or community cottage space o Movement of your soul’s vessel in dance, yoga and other figure manipulating motions “Ronora is . . . an experience, a feeling, a lesson, ceremony... where our Earth Mother lives and breathes, where birds speak and one understands, where the four-legged, two-legged, & winged ones commune.” - Deej Leggitt (owner) We are looking for visionaries to experience this sacred weekend with us, empower themselves through workshops and expand the wisdom back into their communities. Journey through 3-days of adventure and share this growth within your spectrum of light and love. COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS: * Upon arrival you must sign a waiver * Sharing, learning and growing * Empowering, Experiencing, Expanding * Cleansing in Sober Sacred Space * Spend time with Mother Nature * Escape from Cyberspace * Ask First * Leave No Trace * Protect the Community * Participate ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES: Workshops, speakers & visionaries will continue to be announced. Here’s a list of confirmed activities. FRIDAY: 5pm - 12am 5-7pm: Opening & Lodging Placements (Ronora Tours with BMC) 7-9pm: Well Coming Reception Dinner & Creating Safe Sacred Container 9pm: Talking Circle & Seven Sacred Directions by Singing Man 10pm: Kirtan with Devi 2000 11pm: Candlelight Labyrinth Meditation SATURDAY: 7am - 1:11am 7-8am: QiGong Yoga by TJ DiCiaula Light & Energized Breakfast (8-9am) Workshops to sprout & begin to grow (9-12pm) 9-11am: Spirit Walk with Ora Uzel 9-11am: AcroYoga MTL Workshop with Joe Yonek 10-11am: SuperCharge! Foods Presentation by TJ DiCiaula 11-12pm: Nature Awareness with Craig Sadur 11-12am: Raw Food Talk and Demo by Adam Graham Nurturing Lunch Activation (12-2pm) Workshops to fire up, ignite and bloom (2-6pm) 2-5pm: BioAlchemy Sacred Geometry of 13 Chakras by TJ DiCiaula 2-4pm: e.Art.h Divination Workshop by Kumar Javvaji 3-5pm: Thai Yoga Workshop by Neil Smalheiser 3-5pm: Tantric Energy Touch with Leslie Blackburn 4-6pm: Healing Sanctuary 5-6pm: FREE TIME 6pm: Prayer for Peace Global Attunement Glorious Feast (6-8pm) 7pm: Open your self to share on stage 8pm: Trans Form Nation Ceremony 9pm: A Transformational Journey with Dixon's Violin 10pm: DJ Roman Burochin 11pm: Audio Urbanology with Shannon Harris 12am: Love Stepping with DJZ SUNDAY: 7am - 7pm 7am: Open Eye Heart Meditation by David Ziemba 8-9am: Rejuvination Breakfast 9-9:20am: I = We by Debborah Hopkins 9:30-11:30am: Relative Reality by Matthew Weber Workshops Integration of wisdom back to the community (9:30am-12pm) 9:30am-12pm: Show the Know with Debborah Hopkins 11-1pm: Healing Sanctuary 12-1pm: FREE TIME Nurturing Lunch Activation (1-3pm) 3-5pm: The Future of Community? 5pm: Commitment Ceremony 6pm: Savasana Blessing with Treesha DiGuido 7pm: Firewalking Workshop with Marla Shuman - A Transformational Journey via Digital Violin (live performance by Dixon's Violin) Dixon's life mission is to inspire people! Recently giving up a distinguished career to follow this dream full-time, he shows the beauty of doing something seemingly impossible, and bares his soul through his instrument in a captivating one-man show unlike anything you've experienced. Dixon was classically trained from the age of 10, grew to a symphony violinist, then digital master, and now music shaman. Currently touring the U.S. and beyond, Dixon has mesmerized crowds from Burning Man to TEDx, as well as radio and TV. Dixon's passionate energy will enchant, transform, and inspire you. (www.dixonsviolin.com) - Tantric Energy Touch (facilitated by Leslie “Light Bearer” Blackburn Give yourself permission to safely explore pleasure and bliss, with clothes on! Join Leslie Blackburn, Sacred Sexual Healer and Transformational Guide, for a guided practice to explore energy through breath, sound, touch & movement. Women, men, singles or couples of any sexual and gender identity are welcome and encouraged. While you will be partnered up during the class, there is no need to bring a partner with you. No prior experience necessary, just bring your interest and enthusiasm! (www.OneSpaceConnected.com) - AcroYoga MTL Workshop (facilitated by Joe Yonek) AcroYoga MTL is an art form of playfulness, strength, flexibility, and trust. Like a social dance, partners work together with practice, patience, trust, and a sense of fun to create beautiful flows of poses. This process creates a spirit of play and exploration between participants to see what can be created together. Joe and Kat have been playing, practicing and traveling to share their passion to both spectators and students for the last two years. (www.DivineFlight.com) - Audio Urbanology (produced by Shannon Harris) This Chicago based urbanologist has shared his "organic" based music and philosophy across 5 continents via his company "Urbanicity" for over 12 years. Hosting several culturally conscious diverse events locally and abroad drawing on many world traditions that artistically reflect the universal frequency of peace (AUM, OM, Hetep, Nirvana, Waanaki, Salam, Shalom, Amani, 528hz). (www.djshannonharris.com) - Show the Know ~ Cultivate Your Inner Muse (facilitated by Debborah Hopkins) Through guided creative discovery, experience leads to self mastery that empowers your inner genius. Unique unveiling techniques designed by Debborah Hopkins acquired over 20 years of her own self discovery as a professional and educator in the performing arts and alternative healing research, development and facilitation lead you to your own wisdom. You will acquire valuable tools in alining with your authentic self. (Increase and enhance your potential in performance and personal goals) Gain insight to the value of the moment (yourself, family, friends, well being, career, school) Gain skills in communicating authentically. ( at work, on stage, at home, in relationship) Gain skills in understanding others. (Once you know yourself the rest is easy.) Gain skills in discernment of the inner senses. ( Identify and remove obstacles from your path. ) This course is offered to anyone with a calling to understand oneself at the core of their being. To harness hibernating potential and redirect creative energy to target desired outcomes for personal and professional mastery. - Devi 2000 Kirtan Devi 2000 is revolutionizing the way in which music is experienced. When we gather, we all sing. You don't pay to go hear someone else sing, but you are empowered to hear the sound of your own voice. This is the instrument that will ultimately touch you most deeply, calling out to the Cosmos! Shouting "Here I am!". If you feel messy or inappropriate, happy or sad, the chant can take it. All of your emotion is welcome. You do not need to hold it together or put on a face. You can authentically be who you are in the moment, no shielding, no pretending. Dancing, clapping, harmonizing, all encouraged. We love to gather in community and feel the connection between people. Check out the full interview at: http://brilliantlymad.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=844%3Adevi-2000&Itemid=157&fb_action_ids=10151127861565148&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=246965925417366 (www.devi2000.com) - Talking Circle & Seven Sacred Directions (presentation & book signing by Singing Man) His wisdom and message combine ancient Native American teachings and philosophy with a modern-day understanding of personal struggle, transformation, and ultimate awakening. This work is unending as we seek to provide healing and share the wisdom of Native ways. We are all related. We are all one. (http://sevensacreddirections.weebly.com) - Spirit Walk (facilitated by Ora Uzel) Ora will lead a trail walk on the trails of this sacred land, telling about the history of the camp, the land, the natural features, and the flora and fauna. Possible sightings, feathers, foraging, and who knows what provided by the land. - Raw Food Talk and Demo (presentation by Adam Graham) Get the inside scoop on the benefits of raw and living foods from chef and author Adam Graham. Recipe demo and samples included. (www.rawnora.com) - Relative Reality (facilitated by Matthew Webber) This workshop/presentation would expand on Einsteins understanding of relativity and apply it to the creative imagination. Various art oriented projects such as team drawing, theatrical games and creative writing would be used to aid in developing a relativistic perspective of how the mind and self understand Truth and God. My intention in this workshop is to liberate the imagination and develop understanding views of self. - Open Eye Heart Meditation (facilitated by David Ziemba) We will balance our trinity of eyes and connect with each other through compassionate heart space. Being open hearted, sharing our truths and seeing the pure divine light from our partner(s). You will be gifted the wisdom of meditating in full presence. You will be encouraged to share this wisdom with your friends and family when you return home. - BioAlchemy Sacred Geometry of 13 Chakras (facilitated by TJ DiCiaula) Activate your 13 Chakra system in resonance with the 13 Galactic Tones of the Mayan Calendar using Sacred Geometry codes, Elemental energies, Sound Tones, Crystals & Gemstones, and Power Animals. Crystal Grid Medicine Wheel - Sacred Space Smudge Blessings; InnerSize QiGong Yoga - A flow of yoga asana, QiGong energywork movements, neigong standing postures and voice toning for holistic health enhancement. (www.facebook.com/Tj.RockDoc) - SuperCharge! Foods Presentation (facilitated by TJ DiCiaula) High Energy WheatGrass and MicroGreens grown with biodynamics and SuperCharge! Technologies for optimal nutrient density and bioenergy integrity. Presentation includes what superfoods are, specifics on MicroGreens and WheatGrass, how they affect the body, the essence of nutrition and why the SuperCharge diet works for optimal functioning! (www.facebook.com/Tj.RockDoc) - e.Art.h Divination Workshop (facilitated by Kumar Javvaji) This will be a forum to discuss techniques of channeling spirits and energies while drawing, writing or creating in general. Open to all skill levels, even if you only draw stick people.Iif you're interested in learning how to re-envision your world, this workshop is for you. -Thai Yoga Bodywork (facilitated by Neil Smalheiser) I am experienced at giving thai yoga bodywork sessions at events (ranging from Burning Man to Bhakti Fest). Have also been developing a workshop on thai techniques that anyone can do safely and easily with their partner. (http://thaisanctuary.massagetherapy.com) - Nature Awareness (facilitated by Craig Sadur) Ecological Designer, Craig Sadur, will lead a discussion about nature and our disconnect from it. After having a short mediation, individuals will go into the woods and find a spot they feel called to. People will be encouraged to sit in place for a period of time and connect with nature, the universe, and themselves. The goal of this workshop will be to educate on the healing properties of nature and sitting still with oneself. - Cultivating Compassion Meditation RomanBorockin (facilitated by Roman Borochin) Roman is involved in upgrading himself to the highest potential. In his exploration and experimentation with different techniques he has found many that work well. He than shares these techniques and practices with those around him wishing they have a positive effect for others as they have for him. Some of the work he has shared has been Kundalin Ecstatic Dance, Ecstatic Dance Chicago, Tantric Puja, Thai Massage Classes, Various Guided Meditations and Various Self Awareness Practices. Roman recently visited India and studied the Gulupa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. From his recent studies he received a Compassion Cultivating Meditation that he will share with you. He will also Dj music that will help you connect to your heart, allowing you to soar in your dance. - Shavasana Foot Blessing FootBlessings (facilitated by Treesha DiGuido) Treesha “tree” has found her hearts work through Reflexology and will be assisting everyone to be present with themselves. Feet are sacred and are a mirror to discover the state of the body. Through thumb and finger techniques to the nerve endings of the feet, circulation improves, stress is interrupted, and balance to all body systems can be facilitated. Whether it emotional stress or a physical ailment, reflexology can assist you in moving into a deep relaxing theta state so that healing & balance manifest. Close out this powerful weekend by integrating your highest self into your life fully. Close out this powerful weekend by integrating your highest self into your life fully. Other areas of exploration: - Hours worth of walking trails - Acres of peaceful land to commune - Private lake for boating & fishing (swimming) - Horses for spiritual human-free counseling - Bonfire - Stargazing - Spiritual guidance - Meditation - Cooking / Raw food classes - Dancing celebration - Poi & fire spinning - Kite flying (in ideal winds) - Tarot readings - Healer services - Live visionary artwork - Community mural - Lucid dreaming - Breath exercises - Chakra balancing MEALS: (included in admission) * NO intoxicating substances allowed * We will be providing 5 healthy meals * Breakfast (8am), lunch (noon), dinner (6pm) * Snacks will be offered all weekend * Elixir of Life (smoothie bar) * Sign up to prep/cook/serve/clean at least one meal ADMISSION, CAMPING & LODGING: Ticket are now on sale at the link above. You must be signed into the website in order to register. We are hosting this as a special, one-time opportunity & there are only 150 tickets available. If you have a group of friends or a significant other that are interested in one of four private lodges let us know. You can view all the lodges at www.RonoraLodge.com. * $200 – Admission + Meals + Tent Camping * $300 – Admission + Meals + Group Lodging (Add during checkout) Bring your our bed linens or rent them for $12 (Add during checkout) * $150 - Saturday Pass (Admission + Meals / no lodging) (email [email protected] for details) * Various – Private Lodging (limited availability) (email [email protected] for details) THINGS TO BRING: You are requested to bring your abundant light to expand with the community, experiences to gift & all the necessary items you will need to camp for three days on this journey. Here is a few suggestions: * Food to add into our meal selections * Mess kit with dish, cup, silverware, etc. * Fire toys for outdoor spinning * Yoga Mat * Altar & devotional items * Journal or notebook * Changes of clothes & comfortable attire * Swimming Suit * Towels, Wash Clothes * Pillow Cases & Sheets * Extra pillow & blanket * Bike for traveling the trails * Water Bottle * Bug spray * Sun lotion * Solar powered lights * Kites * Snacks Best wishes to all your creations and join us in divine unity. **CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER** http://brilliantlymad.com/index.php?option=com_eventbooking&task=view_event&event_id=1&Itemid=160