The 2010 Firefly Housewarming

Class Descriptions

30 Minute Yoga with Mahayogi Das: Join us for a fun filled Ashtanga Vinyasa Solar/Lunar Flow. This yoga flow is geared for practitioners of all levels. Bring the body into energetic balance, open and de-stress the physical body, and bring peace into all aspects of your life.  (Thursday 8:00am, Friday 8:00am, Saturday 8:00am)

Archaeological Sites of Pagan Interest in Germany with Flatlander. This workshop will cover interesting locations and their curious histories from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages.

Archetypes for Pagan Men with Lord Rath. This workshop is geared towards pagan men and boys, as well as those who love them. It will cover some of the issues and concerns of pagan men in the modern world. The discussion will focus on how our gods can give us examples to live up to and learn from. Note: this workshop may not be considered politically correct. Pagan men when gathered together frequently say things that are meant to be shared by men alone. Not good. Not bad. It just is. (Saturday 4:30pm)

Crafting a Book of Shadows with Lady LaVada Niamba Damara. Come put on your craft hat and put together a Book of Shadows!  The finished product will be a decorated and personalized binder that can be used as a BOS, magickal journal, or notebook, etc. Lady LaVada will provide binders, glue, stickers, and other materials.  Feel free to bring your own materials.  Must sign up at the registration desk, as space is limited to ten people. (Sunday 9:00am)

Developing Intuition with Mahayogi Das. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of connecting with your intuitive voice. You will learn to listen, feel, see and most importantly trust the information you are receiving from your soul. We will also have an opportunity to practice reading for others and self using touch, thought, and psychometry (using objects borrowed from another). We will discuss methods for opening your chakras, clearing negative energies, and using intuition to maintain a healthy lifestyle. (Friday at 12:00pm)

Japanese Tea Ceremony with Sir-Kyo-Loti.  "Chado" (literally "the Way of Tea") is a synthesis of numerous arts and philosophies that combine into a systemized method of preparing, serving and drinking tea. preparing, serving and drinking tea.  Chado is a discipline nourished and refined by the Japanese since the fifteenth century. It is based on the simple act of boiling water, making tea, offering it to others, and drinking of it ourselves. Served with a respectful heart and received with gratitude, a bowl satisfies both the physical and spiritual thirst.  The study of Chado cultivates physical discipline and concentration and may be enjoyed as a lifelong study. Although much has been written about Chado's meditative qualities, quiet aesthetic, graceful dignity and its importance within Japanese culture.  Chado is based upon personal experience and deep reflection; the Chado experience leaves one with a profound feeling of well-being and nourishes the soul.  Come, sit, and watch Lightarian Sir-Kyo-Loti and his Chado teacher for the past ten years discuss about Chado and make you a bowl of tea for your enjoyment - maximum # of guests - no more than twelve.

Leadership Workshop #1 and #2 with Lady Iris Firemoon. Regardless of whether or not you are serving in a designated leadership role, your ideas and decisions at any level of participation can aid to the success of your organization.  From participants and members of our organizations at all levels, to high priests and priestesses, ministers, business owners, etc., of all kinds, we can all be leaders. What does it take to be a leader?  What does it take to be a revolutionary, outstanding, community-building leader?  Every person has the potential in every situation to lead.  Leadership is about group unification toward a common goal. The way we respond in various situations is directly related to our leadership ability.  Join us as we explore through lecture and discussion what makes a leader, how we can be better leaders, and how to suport our leaders in various roles in the Pagan community.

Passing through the Veil: Pagan traditions past, present, and future with Lady Corbee Willow. As Pagans, how do we perceive and celebrate this final journey as we accompany loved ones to it's threshold, and that we eventually must take ourselves? We will explore how Pagans celebrated this final passage in the past. The options available to us presently, and discuss what we think and feel should be available to us in the future.

Potion Making with David Salisbury.  Learn how to make your very own, expertly crafted, Witches potions! We will go over the history of herbal infusions, uses for the magickal properties of herbs, and practical instruction for making your own easy everyday potions at home. This will be a hands-on workshop so bring your favorite apron (unless you don't mind getting a little messy)and get ready to brew!  (Saturday at 12:00pm)

Spiritual Steel with Frank Stormcatcher. Living in a magical cosmology opens us to wonders we might otherwise never experience, both good and ill. While it is easy to get caught up in the beauty and joy, we must remember that not everything or everyone out there will be friendly, and on occasion may even be outright hostile. The Spiritual Steel workshops provide an understanding of metaphysical protection techniques, as well as best methods for applying them. The level I workshop introduces techniques to protect both yourself and the place (or places) you call home. The first half will cover simple techniques that anyone can use, some using everyday items you can find just about anywhere. The second half will cover more complex techniques meant for those familiar with ritual and magical workings.  (Friday 2:30pm)

Spiritual Steel: The Gathering with Frank Stormcatcher. Living in a magical cosmology opens us to wonders we might otherwise never experience, both good and ill. While it is easy to get caught up in the beauty and joy, we must remember that not everything or everyone out there will be friendly, and on occasion may even be outright hostile. The Spiritual Steel workshops provide an understanding of metaphysical protection techniques, as well as best methods for applying them. This level II workshop is designed for experienced practitioners, and will cover techniques for protecting groups and group workings, as well as those for public spaces.  Level I is required to take Level II w/o prior arrangement.  (Saturday 2:30pm)

Transformation Tarot (Part 1) with Charles Butler. A Five-Suit deck based on a double-interlaced pentacle for divination, meditation, and energy work. This two-part class starts with introducing the five suits and the Lesser Court. The second half is the Greater Trumps which bind the energies of the deck together. Fee if one wishes to purchase the Transformation Tarot. (Friday 10:00am)

Transformation Tarot (Part 2) with Charles Butler. A Five-Suit deck based on a double-interlaced pentacle for divination, meditation, and energy work. This two-part class starts with introducing the five suits and the Lesser Court. The second half is the Greater Trumps which bind the energies of the deck together. Fee if one wishes to purchase the Transformation Tarot. (Friday 2:30pm)

More class descriptions to come.