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Slavic Ancestral Remembrance & Healing Circles

atava — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:05:45 +0000

Baba Yaga, powerful goddess of the Slavic world.

Date: 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1 and 6/16

Time: Friday evenings 7-10; Saturday 10-5 plus evening fire circle.

Location: 3798 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA

Facilitated by Atava Garcia Swiecicki, MA, RH (AHG)

Vasalisa the Brave

These circles are a space for exploring and remembering the indigenous mind of our Slavic ancestors. Class time will include prayer, ritual, dreamwork, genealogical work and other methods of indigenous science to help to activate our remembrance process.

This work is based on my studies and training in the Indigenous Mind Program and the pioneering work of my mentor Dr. Apela Colorado, founder of the Worldwide Indigenous Science Network. As a Master’s degree student in the Indigenous Mind Program, I deeply explored my Polish ancestral roots and wrote about my process in my thesis entitled: Journey Into My Polish Indigenous Mind.

Cost: $375

To Register: Application required and $100 deposit to secure your space. Please email atava@ancestralapothecary.com for an application.

Vyedma Baba, Slavic wise woman & healer. By Max Dashu.

Polish Ancestry and Genealogy

atava — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:27:22 +0000

Ancestry is now gaining popularity with Hollywood and the NBC Series “Who Do You Think You Are?”.

For people out there who are exploring their Polish ancestry and genealogy, you might be interested in reading my Master’s Thesis entitled “Journey to my Polish Indigenous Mind.” It documents my exploration of my Polish ancestry including my ancestral journey back to Poland. My thesis focused on the earth-based and indigenous roots of my Polish ancestry, including my encounter with the ancient Slavic spirit Baba Yaga or (in Polish) Jezi Baba. In my genealogical exploration, I went beyond the normal methods of gathering names, dates, and stories. In the Indigenous Mind program, we were taught to incorporate indigenous science methodology in our research. These techniques of indigenous science, included dreamwork, ritual, and visiting sacred sites.

This was part of my master’s work in the Indigenous Mind Program at Naropa University Oakland.

Who Do You Think You Are? Ancestry is now popular.

atava — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:55:23 +0000

My friend and colleague from our non-profit Circle of Ancestors, Heidi Guttmann wrote a recent blog post about the NBC series “Who Do You Think You Are?” about celebrities exploring their genealogy.

You can watch the first full-length episode featuring Sarah Jessica Parker on NBC.com.

Circle of Ancestors is an inter-cultural community that connects people with their own ancestral traditions through educational programs, experiential learning, ceremonies and other activities.

This reconnection heals and balances, encourages respect for differences and recognition of similarities, deepens community and environmental bonds and promotes peace.

For more information, visit our website, CircleofAncestors.org.