Wilderness Retreats- June19-24 E. Wa St

Hi Everone! “Primitive Arts” and “Wilderness Living Skills” are a life long passion of mine. And of course I have taught every level of hooping for many years now, but this will be the first year teaching them together. The class will include friction fire making (bow drill and hand drill) , Yoga, (kundalini and hatha), basketry (twining and coil),  clowning, passive resistance exercise ( like pliates, but equipment free!) hooping, hooping and amazing hooping, wild edibles (and feasting!) Aboriginal games (and hoop games!), choreography. Advance wilderness skills and hooping will be taught at another Northwest location later in the summer. Probably the last week of August in central Oregon. Canyonland environment. Starting at sunrise and going until our bodies and spirits say “let’s go!”: yoga, light circus arts – object balance and breathing exercises, Powermime™ nature- focused meditation morning: wilderness walk and gathering, break fast and  discussion late morning: food gathering, prep and fire starting food cooking and eating! lazy afternoon arts: basketry, cordage and stone tools late afternoon: Hooping and oject manipulation early eve: sacred space making, sacred geometry in nature, food prep and more on fire! dinner clowning, Powermime™, hoop- games, ancient games and hooping! Sunset: reflect, laugh, empty, breath, sparkle Fire and story talk fire and music The  Dizzy Hips- mobile, a 30 ft propane- powered rv, will function as base camp the the Dizzy Adventures. Most activities will happen within 20 minute’s walk from the base camp, but two voluntary over night trip will take place. the Dizzy- Mobile will be available for  use-  toilet, sink, stove  and  sleeps 6 if you dont have a tent.  Two extra tents and some clean bedding will be available. The following will be provided- basic and yummy carbos will be provided (squash, potatoes, rice and millet)  -the rest- berries, fish, plants and bugs (yes, bugs!) we will gather OR bring food to share! This is NOT a survival. This is about health and happiness in nature, not trying to beat it at “the game of survival”. Basketry supplies, simple friction fire kits to share, flint knapping supplies(stone tool making) plant and insect collection tools will be provided or collected and made on site. Food and herb prep supplies, and cooking impliments also provided. Participants must bring: a knife, sturdy shoes and sandals, Light overnight pack,  sleeping bag, hat, sun glasses, sun screen, loose full coverage clothing, swim suit- type clothing, something to share (music, art, knowledge, food etc)If there is anything you dont have, call- there may be extras for loan. Things participants might want to bring: camera, journal, bug spray, magnifying glass, binoculars, any personal or safety items you want.  The rest nature will provide! Bring two friends and the whole week is only $100!!!! Do you like to organize and network? Help organizing, marketing and/or setting up in exchange for reduced  tuition! For legal& insurance purposes participants are paying for hoop instruction/ personal training at base camp. Staying for anything else, coming along anywhere else and doing anything else is strickly voluntary and should not be considered a class or guided tour.