True healing does more than just restore a physical state. It's an alchemical process of transformation, illness being less of a problem and more often the solution. At least 60% of illness is a wake up call from the soul, bringing opportunities for change unlike any other catalyst, if we only can listen to the wisdom of the body. As holistic healers, our intention is to bring wholeness to our clients influencing mind, body and spirit. The aims of alchemy are the same; to allow an individual to know themselves fully or as “all-chemistry” converting a base appreciation of themselves into a golden state of illumination or enlightenment. For Jung and others, this tradition included the sacred marriage of opposites where all aspects of ourselves are lovingly accepted, integrating them into our being and hence creating a precious and sacred vessel for the healing process. Spiritual alchemy requires us to move away from the concept of merely “fixing” or removing the disease towards a deeper appreciation of an individual's journey with the practitioner intuitively listening to the pulse of the client's soul to bring maximum effectiveness to their practice with minimal effort. For this to happen, the aim of the alchemical healer is to: Know and lovingly accept ourselves as fully as possible. Intuitively tune into the innate wisdom of the body. Master our own energies and emotions, stepping beyond fear and shame. Direct our focus clearly, unlimited by dysfunctional beliefs create a state of loving presence...and allow the divine magic to happen. Finally, the healer is the alchemical vessel for the transformation of the client and hence emphasis is placed on our own ability to nurture, respect and honor ourselves on all levels knowing that any therapy is only as good as the quality of the receiving vessel and remembering that we wouldn't serve vintage wine in a plastic cup! Day One The healing power of Alchemy and its importance at this time The Emerald Tablet Living from our center Moving beyond self-delusion and rationalization How the principles of earth, fire, air and water affect every aspect of well being Calcination: entering the fire Releasing all that limits our ability to heal. Day Two Dissolution: facing our fears Releasing attachments which would otherwise drown us Surrendering to the ocean of possibilities Separation: rising above chaos and confusion Enhancing the power to listen to the Intuition Conjunction: allowing the seed of an idea to become reality Celebrating our achievements Day Three Putrefaction and fermentation Meeting and embracing the parts of ourselves still in the shadows Moving beyond shame The sacred marriage of opposites Bringing light into the darkness Distillation: the separation of essence from our experiences Gaining wisdom Coagulation: becoming one with the power of creation