Our most recent Sunday Journey Circle brought forth meaningful information, as usual. Over a dozen people gathered in the Grotto to explore their inner realms using the ancient tool of simply listening to a monotonous drum beat while holding an intention. This day’s journeys focused on the power of Snake, and the state of matter …
The Way of Raven was pondered and explored this weekend at ISA. On Saturday we gathered for RAVEN SHADOWS, a shamanic circle focused on connecting with, and learning from, our old friend Raven. Wikipedia says many things about the ‘Common Raven’, including- The Common Raven evolved in the Old World and crossed the Bering land bridge into …
As I prepared to move some boxes of books recently, I found the book “Where the Spirits Ride the Wind” by Felicitas D. Goodman . A note card, written maybe 10 years ago, fell out. In my own writing I read, ”Right Hand above Left, standing. Sounds Came… A sea of ants was coming toward …
A little over a week ago, a friend of ISA ended up in the hospital. Suddenly a wave of concern, worry, sadness and confusion washed over this community. During this last week, many people, in person and far away, prayed for our friend’s revival. We worried together, talked together, and as we watched our friend come …
Last night, 5 spirit travelers joined together to create rhythm for the four elements. The five called on Romanian, Irish, Punjabi, Native American and African ancestors to help them. Two humans had drumming experience. Three had never drummed before. They intuitively connected with Earth, then Air, Fire, and finally Water, and below are some quotes …
A young girl disappeared from her home recently in Tucson, Arizona. This affects our community of Tucson. It affects our shamanic community. On, May 28, The Institute for Shamanic Arts (I.S.A.) held a prayer circle to send love and light to Isabel, who has been missing since April 21. English poet, John Donne, said the …
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February, March, April…now May. Time in Tucson to prepare for the heat and strong sun. ISA has hosted a series of shamanic journey circles in various parks around central Tucson, including Fort Lowell, Himmel, Limberlost and Reid parks. Each was lovely and brought much wisdom. We journeyed with Hawk, Water, Ground Squirrel and Tree Shade. We also …
In Tucson, Arizona, the home of the Institute for the Shamanic Arts, February is the month when winter fades and spring arrives. Flowers begin to bloom. Temps begin to rise. Nights are perfect. It is time to be outside! After our two weeks of connecting with Star People energies in early February, we have recently …
We Humans were asked to be open to connecting with energies from the “Stars”. A message that recently came through to Quynn was “You need help. We want to help you, but you must be open, direct your energy, and ask. We love you so. We are one.” As shamanic practitioners we have become familiar with the feeling of …
My name is Elisabeth Black. Recently, I presented myself most respectfully to the Star Beings and said the following: “I offer myself as a conduit for Star Messages that want to be brought forth to others.” I looked in my heart and knew I was ready to do this. Not only was I ready, but …
Welcome to the 2012 Earth and Sky People Congress in Tucson, AZ Hosted by the Institute for the Shamanic Arts We think we know about the vast subject of ET/Star//Light/Interdimensional Beings and their past, present and future connection with Humanity. It is time to expand our awareness and listen because messages are being sent to …
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“Listening to the wind holds value. The trees want to share their knowledge. We are not crazy when we hear voices. We are bringing the strengths of the past into the present. The future is in our hands.” Quynn Red Mountain “All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently …
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Every February, Tucson hosts The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. About 50,000 visitors flock to Tucson to barter, collect priceless crystals, buy stock for their own enterprises, purchase delights, and exhibit gems and minerals from all over the world. We are surrounded by the high vibrational energies of thousands upon thousands of crystals. These are …
On Thursday, Dec. 22, we celebrated Winter Solstice. 45 light beings joined us in this spectacular celebration. Together we celebrated by infusing each of our 7 chakras with light. We called in the Spirits of Light to be present. We were thankful for “light” and felt much love. This celebration used a combination of traditional …
BE LIGHT! Winter Solstice 2011 in Tucson, AZ. Join us at 19 E Toole Ave, just west of Solar Culture Gallery. 6:30 pm. As the year 2012 approaches, luminous energetic vibrations from higher realms and multidimensional beings are streaming toward Earth. Now is the time to activate our Merkaba* Light Body in a safe and …
Everyone is looking to improve their health. “Health” includes physical, mental, spiritual, humor, emotional and psychic balance. In these times we need access to as many skilled Healing Practitioners as possible. Those who are “Hallow Bones” for Spirit. Those who use their natural gifts to help themselves and others do their own sacred ‘healing’. To this end, it …
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On Saturday, November 26, the Institute for the Shamanic Arts presented Cracking Open-A Shamanic Evocation. Performance members spent the day preparing the space by setting things up, clearing the space with ritual, smudging, bringing in love and light, communing with our spirit guides, sharing camaraderie, and really invoking our intentions for the the night. There …
CRACKING OPEN-A SHAMANIC EVOCATION November 26, 2011 6:30-8:30 $7-$13 (a spirit-guided sliding scale; ask within to divine your ticket offering) at Future’s Antiquity Gallery, 19 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ We look forward to seeing you there tonight!
Cracking Open-A Shamanic Evocation What will be revealed? “Cracking open” is a process of bringing forth new aspects of who you are or who you are meant to be. It is not a solitary process. In fact, it is a mystical communion with Spirit Beings. Now you are being given the opportunity to share in …
CRACKING OPEN-A SHAMANIC EVOCATION November 26, 2011 6:30-8:30 $7-$13 (a spirit-guided sliding scale; ask within to divine your ticket offering) at Future’s Antiquity Gallery, 19 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ The cast and crew is shamanically preparing for a night of energy, consciousness moving, and magic. Around us the music soars, we twist and …
On Friday, Oct. 28, the eloquent and very talented storyteller, Fetish Dragonfire (practitioner Patricia Bowne), gathered together other superb storytellers for a fun filled night. Here is what Fetish reported about the event: Ancestor Night: A storytelling circle to share family and/or cultural, spooky stories. Lots of fun, tasty treats and true ghost stories. …
The exciting and spectacular news is that our shamanic evocation performance of Cracking Open is happening very, very soon! In fact, it will be November 26, from 6:30-8:30. Many fascinating, magical, sumptuous, balancing, and fruitful developments have been taking place! One preparation happened recently when Cracking Open-Individual Sessions occurred. The spirit energies of …. “The …
Friends and supporters of ISA gathered at 7,800 feet up Mt. Lemmon for an overnight Full Moon campout. It was fun, filled with shamanic ideas, and darn cold! A cold snap moved in, so we desert dwellers went from 95 degrees to 25 degrees. Snow flakes even fell, for a minute or two. We told …
Community members of the Institute of Shamanic Arts gathered at The Grotto to welcome the equinox in style. We met new friends and were reunited with old friends. Even with all of our celebrating and sharing in our life happenings, we took time to share our blessings with others. We collected food for the community …
Autumn Equinox came and went in the Sonoran Desert. Friends of ISA gathered up Mt. Lemmon for an afternoon of food, community and Labyrinth Walking. A relaxing time outside (after a summer of HEAT)…lovely setting!
On September 11 2011, 8 journeyers gathered to bring back messages from our Earth Kin. Using divination, each journeyer picked an Earth element/aspect and then wrote humanity a message after listening to a drum and rattles. These are their messages… The Sky is the limit. Soar through the sky like an Eagle flies. The sky …
That’s right! Lots of cracking open is going on at Toole Ave. One such event was the birthing of a new art gallery called Future’s Antiquity by Wilson. He is a brilliant artist, painter, and illustrator. Many I.S.A. members had the opportunity to visit the grand opening for this gallery. A wonderful time was had …
This little room with orange walls has heard many stories, wiped many tears and explored many inner worlds of hundreds of people since 1999. Now, in 2011 it is time to move on. Thank you Healing Cave! Thank you to all who have visited and journeyed here! Now, circles and events can be found in …
“The gathering was an amazing experience. The energy and intention for the journey was held with the great clarity by the leader which provided a welcoming and deep space to explore in.” Description of a recent shamanic journey circle by a first time attendee. Thank you!This drawing was done by an ISA participant, Debbi. Thank …
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Thanks to Irene Messina of the Tucson Weekly for writing a story about our shamanic arts group and our recent Rain loving events. The link is here… http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/messina/Content?category=1063807. On Saturday, Quynn hosted an introductory workshop that was listed in the Tucson Weekly. It was great to go back to the basics and share stories with people …
