Embodied Feminine Workshop: The Persephone Archetype

Introduction:

Women have traits that are multifaceted, strong, vulnerable, and colorful, just like the rainbow of qualities we can find in the archetypes of the Greek Goddesses. Join this all-women workshop to explore together and celebrate the spectrum of our female identity.    

The archetypes, just as the inner archetypes of the Greek goddesses, are powerful inner patterns, forces within that influence what we do and how we feel and can reveal intimate truths about ourselves. When we are able to understand them, we gain powerful insights that provide the key to self-knowledge and wholeness.

What we do: 

 In this Female Rainbow Workshop, the sixth of its series, we start by reading and reflecting upon the myth of Persephone. The goddess Persephone has two aspects, as the Kore (daughter) and as the Queen of the Underworld. As the Kore she represents the young girl spirit who does not know "who she is" and is as yet unaware of her desires or strengths. As the Queen of the Underworld, she "guides the living who visit the underworld" and claims for herself what she wants. In our circle we delve into the introspective qualities of this archetype to open your heart to the numinous, sacred and nontangible experience of listening to your inner wisdom that guide your soul.

We work in dyads, following guided embodied explorations that will help you experience being the leader and the follower and cultivate your receptivity. From this state of openness, we move on to using playfully a variety of art materials, including drawing, creating with clay and collage. Through this personal exploration, each participant deepens their connection to the qualities of Persephone. Lastly, we use Authentic Movement, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you are free to move and listen to your body’s wisdom. This way you open yourself to receiving insights that can encourage you to recognize the commitments you need to make to grow beyond the Kore and become the Queen of your own decisions that guide your soul.

Please bring: Comfortable clothes that you can easily move. Your open presence and beginner’s mind as this workshop is mainly experiential. Movement explorations are adaptable to all physical abilities and conditions. Quality art materials will be provided. Participants are welcome to buy the book of Jean Shinoda Bolen “Goddesses in Every Woman”, but it is not required for the workshop.      

 

Structure:   Group is intimate with a maximum of 16 participants. 

Quality Art Materials and healthy snacks are provided.  

Investment: 

Tier I - Students, single mothers and others with income less than $50K -  $55   - 2 spots available

Tier II - Mothers and others with income less than $100K - $88 - 3 spots available

Tier III - Women with income over $100K -  $110 - 3 spots available

 

Note: 

This workshop is the sixth one of the series Authentic Movement Workshops for Women: A Female Rainbow. 

To learn more about the complete series   click here

Each workshop is independent. However, participating in the whole series will help you better understand which goddess is more active within, which you may need to cultivate, which to overcome, and how to tap the power of these enduring archetypes to become a better “heroine” in your own life story.      

If you would like to have a more immersed experience check out also The Female Rainbow Retreat in Greece: Embody Your Femininity , on July 03-10, 2022.

 

Responsibility statement:  While we will be using practices for self-exploration this workshop is not a psychotherapy group or a replacement for working directly with a healthcare practitioner. A liability form will be signed at the day of the event.     

 

For questions: Please Contact Me at 415-425-7428 or maria@authenticmovementsf.org.