6-9 July, 2023
Leicestershire, UK
Sophie Wren – folk performance
FRIDAY | 21:30 – 22:30 | USHTI KUSHTI
Coming from the east of England Sophie Wren is a folk singer songwriter . Most of her songs stem from her cathartic poetry and they focus on transforming the pain that all humans experience. Sophie draws her influence from across the world. Passionate about psychology and spirituality , she hopes her heartfelt songs can be listened to as medicine.
One Rhythm – The Universal Laungauge of Rhythm with Handpan Joe
SUNDAY | 17:00 – 18:00 | USHTI KUSHTI
At ONE Rhythm we believe that EVERYONE is a musician and with a little inspiration, we can all enjoy making music together. Join this workshop to learn about how rhythm can be understood in a simple and effective way.
Handpan Joe – Coloured Sound Experience
SUNDAY | 16:00 – 17:00 | USHTI KUSHTI
Relax & unwind to the sweet sounds of the handpan as Handpan Joe takes you on a rhythmical journey through time and space
Wisdom of the Cycles – remembering & rerooting our cyclical nature, a workshop for men & women with Ayla Willow
SUNDAY | 13:30 – 15:00 | USHTI KUSHTI
In this workshop we will explore a map of the cycle and see how they all mirror each other, ultimately offering a compass for understanding our cyclical nature – particularly some, who embody this cycle with the menstrual cycle. Through this shared understanding, women know themselves more deeply and men can also expand their awareness of what happens as the cycle within a woman constantly changes moment to moment, day to day and how we can support each other with honouring the sacredness, deeper meaning and purpose of the menstrual cycle. The embodiment of our cyclical nature in the menstrual cycle impacts us all whether we pay attention or not, imagine a world where we do understand it and hold it with the respect and reverence it deserves and requires, it has the potential to change the way we relate to ourselves, each other and the world.
@aylawillowmedicine
Ceremony of Heart – Sound with Cacao with Root of the Gods
SATURDAY | 18:30 – 20:30 | USHTI KUSHTI | £25
Hosted by Root of the Gods, together we will be discovering the roots of our hearts and exploring our relationship with our hearts through ancestral Cacao Medicine and Live Ceremonial Sound and Shamanic Drumming. In Mayan communities, Cacao is treasured as the ‘heart opening’ medicine, activating serotonin, connecting us with the essence of love and community as we celebrate this great VIBE of life together.
The ceremony will be followed by medicine songs around the Sacred Fire.
About Root of the Gods –
Ahau Samuel is a native Mexican medicine man, co-founder of Root of the Gods; a project that
preserves and re-activates sacred wisdom. Studying and sharing ancestral medicines for 11 years through ceremonies, workshops and deep healing experiences. Ahau is a great teacher with a humble heart, his lessons and words valued by many communities across Mexico. His teachings include Temazcal Sweatlodge, Vision Quest, Drum Making and ancestral medicines such as Kambo & Hapé; with experience working in many settings including rehabilitation centers, working as a doctor of ancestral medicines to support and heal chronic and autoimmune conditions, addictions, mental and physical disease. Ahau is part of the Camino Rojo Foundation and is responsible for supporting cultural
ceremonies such as the Moon Dance (Danza de Luna) and Sun Dance (Danza del Sol). All that Ahau takes into his path is aligned to his life purpose – being of service to humanity.
Robyn Leonie is a sacred space facilitator, medicine woman, creator & natural living advocate – leading through a powerful, grounded approach to connected living. Co-founder of Root of the Gods; a project that preserves and re-activates sacred wisdom. Robyn has traveled the world as a student of anthropology and ethnobotany – studying the roots of our cultures and learning how they positively guide and support our human experience. Throughout her journey, aligning with whole living, natural cycles & mind-body medicine, it became her purpose to be of service and to help reconnect us all back to our original state of love and abundance. With her unique filter, she transforms her knowledge into simple guidance; creative, clear & humble steps towards a more beautiful future for all. Sharing her tools through prayer, sound, breath, ceremony and sweatlodge, her powerful work is an organic expression of all that has been learnt on her own way to presence & wholeness. Robyn embodies a bridge between the ancient and modern cultures – working alongside indigenous wisdom keepers creating programmes and experiences wherein their cultural teachings can be honoured, shared and guided in their growth and integration.
www.rootofthegods.com
https://www.instagram.com/rootofthegods/
Twin Pathways – a nature connection workshop with Jen & Sarah Witts
FRIDAY | 13:30 – 15:00 | USHTI KUSHTI
Join experienced facilitators at Twin Pathways, Jen and Sarah, for a journey into nature connection. An opportunity to step out of the hustle bustle of the festival and take time to ground, deepen your sensory experience, meet the trees, get creative, and have time to share together.
Love & Nature Connection with Nikki Levitan
SUNDAY |12:00 – 13:30 | USHTI KUSHTI
“If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it.” David Sobel
This same goes for us all.
Whilst we enjoy our magical time in these beautiful woods, let’s take a moment to really appreciate it. When we get into nature, interact with it through slowing down, noticing, being curious and creating a relationship with it, this is when we can fall in love with it. A way in is nature connection….
You are invited to experience nature connections practices alone and with others exploring the notion of ‘Love’
(I) Being Within: Eco mindful embodiment
(We) Being together: Creating community Ubuntu: ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’
We shall explore as a group through Way of Council (Talking Circle)
(World): Being part of something greater: A wisdom walk in nature
Nikki is a mother, a wellbeing practitioner, coach, facilitator and forest school leader. Her work is grounded in mental health, trauma informed, nature connection, leadership, youth work, community organising and self-directed learning. Nikki worked for over 20 years with young people and changemakers. She Co-Founded The Visionaries (https://thevisionaries.org.uk ) and is deeply passionate about creating mentorship and safe spaces for teens to explore their agency.
Reconnection Rites: Love, Land and Leadership with Benedick
SATURDAY | 12:00 – 13:30 | USHTI KUSHTI
Drawing upon influences including the work of British elder Mac Macartney, Jon Young’s 8 Shields mentoring model, and insight/mindfulness meditation, Benedick has developed a framework for workshops of deep remembering and leadership, where participants connect meaningfully with their environment and their way of expressing love for this Earth. After delivering it in small gatherings, in 2023 he is bringing it into the beautiful woods of Noisily. This workshop will remind us that there lies meaning in cultivating a sense of belonging to our lands and making efforts to remember our tribal customs, and to communicate with our forest teachers, the trees. It is based around the principle of the Children’s Fire… come prepared for walking, listening, sketching, singing and music making!
