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 For hundreds of years, the Pueblo Indians built pocket villages
with multi-storied structures, traded with the Great Plains
Indians and Spanish traders in northern New Mexico, including the
Galisteo Basin.
Ancient people revered the land and today we continue to
nurture the ancient people's ways by teaching tribal lessons and
have a deep understanding and respect for the many Native American
cultures. The group will learn Native American history and embrace
the ceremonial journeys traveled by the Southwestern Native
Americans.
WELCOME TO GROUP:
Medicine Cards - Animals - Just for Today - These cards represent
the "Medicine that each animal signifies". Each person
will receive a card upon arrival with the meaning of each animal
with a description printed on the card.
Discovering the native way of viewing life through the Medicine
Wheel. These teachings explore the Seven Cardinal Directions
-North, East, South, West, Mother Earth, Father Sky and the Sacred
Space within. Learn the subtle meanings of the tribal drums, the
heartbeat of the Earth Mother, and how each of us connects with
the earth and the sky.
Teachings of the Medicine Wheel: A moving meditation of the
Seven Cardinal directions. It is a way of life and also life
cycles for the Native American people each direction represents a
season and a time during their lives. A smudge stick will be given
to each person as part of the Medicine Wheel teaching. 1 - 2 hours
Pipe Ceremony- Learn about the traditions, the teachings of the
Native American people and their ceremonial prayers connected to
the pipe.
1-2 hours
Make your very own Medicine Bag, a hands on experience in
learning the traditions on making a medicine bag. Within the bag
will contain ceremonial gifts - the Bear facing west with Obsidian
stone (apache tear), the Eagle facing east with Amber stone, the
Buffalo facing north with Crystal stone, the Coyote
facing south with Rose Quartz stone. Also included are sage for
protection and lavender for relaxation. 1 hour
After lessons in Ancient Ways, our guests are invited to join a
purification ceremony in the sacred Sweat Lodge. This ritual is
challenging, yet has been carefully designed for the novice. It
releases toxins in the body, while anxieties of the mind are
replaced with quietness of inner peace. The spirit is rejuvenated
with the feeling of unlimited freedom. 2- 3 Hours
The Medicine Bag is a pouch that is worn around the neck, waist
or put in a special place in your or car. The medicine bundle is
to remind us of the support we have from all GOD'S (Great Spirit)
creations. Inside we place objects that represent the gifts given
us by our Creator and ask they be like a Spiritual Medicine to
reflect the teachings of their being-ness. You have only to touch
your pouch to remind you of the gifts (GOD) within.
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