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SACRED PLANT MEDICINE APPRENTICESHIPS MARCH, 2012 REGISTRATION FORM


I am registering for:
(Please check one)

Boston/Cambridge Course ______ Brattleboro, VT Course ______


Advanced Course ______


NAME:
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ADDRESS:
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PHONE:
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TOTAL INTENDED PAYMENT: ________________
(karmic sliding scale $1,500-$1,700 for 22 six hour classes)

AMOUNT OF TUITION SENT UPON REGISTRATION: ________________

PLEASE CHECK THOSE THAT APPLY:

( ) I am sending my tuition payment in full.
(If you pay in full, there is a discount of $100, sliding scale $1400- $1600).


( ) I have sent my deposit of $200. (non-refundable)

( ) I have sent my deposit of $_______ plus $_______ of my tuition.


*** Must initial to complete registration:

(     ) I understand that the full tuition is due by the first apprenticeship class unless other payment plans or other arrangements have been made with permission.


* Make checks payable to The Gaia School of Healing.

* Send completed registration form and payments to:
The Gaia School of Healing, 172 Pine Banks Rd., Putney, VT 05346
Contact by phone or email: 617-838-8094, thegaiaschool@gmail.com





The cost for the 9 month March, 2012 Apprenticeship is $1,500 - $1,700 (sliding scale) for 22 six hour classes. A $100 discount is given to those who pay in full. Monthly payment plans starting at $118 a month (after initial class deposit) are available. A $200 deposit (non-refundable) is required to register for the apprenticeship and is subtracted from the total tuition. Grants are available for Vermont students through VSAC. Full payment is due by the first apprenticeship class meeting unless a payment plan has been arranged in advance.

Refunds for half of the course tuition will be given if a student withdraws before May 12th. After the date of May 12th, the full course tuition is due and no refunds are given if a student cannot complete the full course. Those with payment plans must pay the full tuition by the end of the course whether or not the course is completed in full, and will owe half of their tuition if withdrawing before May 12th.

Please feel free to contact Sage with any questions, at thegaiaschool@gmail.com, or call 1-(617) 838-8094.


Please take the time to answer the questions below.



The advanced course goes deeply into one's own spiritual practice as well as group spiritual practice, journeying, shamanic healing, ritual, and holding sacred space - Do you feel prepared to participate in holding/supporting and participating in this kind of practice? In what ways do you feel this deeper practice will challenge you?




In the advanced course we participate equally in creating our sacred ritual space together. This means each person helps to prepare and take responsibility for holding sacred space through our class (often through inward turning rather than external), making decisions together, holding each other close, and looking out for the circle as a whole. Most importantly to protect and honor the work we're going together. What are you most looking forward to bringing to the circle, and what are you most looking forward to receiving?




What are you most looking forward to learning during this course? What are your desires or focus of interest for this next year?




What healing traditions from around the world do you feel most connected to? Are there spiritual practices from certain traditions that resonate deeply for you? Plants from specific parts of the world that are calling you?





In the beginning of each class we begin with drumming together, offering prayers, and calling in the spirits through song, music, movement, and silence. We will end each class with the same, thanking the spirits as we close. Please describe what you might like to bring to circle in our preparation for each day's class. This could be songs, chants, music, movement... etc., anything you feel called by spirit to open or close our circles with. Sharing and participating in feeding the spirit of each weekend together is needed and appreciated!




Because we will be holding healing circles for each other and journeying each class, it's incredibly important that safe and solid space is held in this circle. This means coming with respect, openness, non-judgement, self-responsibility, self-care, and healthy boundaries. Each of us are asked to be conscious of how our energy effects or distracts the circle and each individual from their own deep work... Each person is always free to come to circle with what they are moving through internally, but asked to come with an ability to hold support for the work we're doing together in circle as well. In this way I am asking each person in the advanced course to step up as leaders/holders of sacred space just as I will be doing.

Deeply looking forward to our journey together!
Sage



Love and blessings to all of you.

The Gaia School of Healing & Earth Education
c/o Sage L. Maurer
172 Pine Banks Rd..
Putney, VT 05346

thegaiaschool@gmail.com
617-838-8094