VINE OF THE HEART
Wake Circle is an inclusive contemporary shamanic community practicing the art of holding space in sacred circle . We are committed to transformation, re-awakening natural sovereignty and the collective raising of human consciousness.
’Inclusive’
We specifically encourage the coming together of diverse backgrounds, orientations and cultures around the theme of earth-centred humanity to create a new awakened sense of community, what Eckhart Tolle terms as the New Earth.
‘Contemporary’
Our practice does not emerge out of any one culture or lineage. We are a collective of different influences and traditions finding a universal container and process to co-create within and do our work.
‘Shamanic’
This refers to the universal practice of direct communication with ‘higher power’ or spirits for the purpose of guidance and healing. This also refers to various altered state practices which can include the entheogenic use of plant medicines, ritual and other related practices.
‘Holding Space’
Our practice of building and holding energetic containers that facilitates a unique alchemy of transformation.
‘Transformation’
The process of irreversible change and transition in our natural evolution of becoming i.e. a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. It is important to be distinct in that transformation is not about fixing or trying to return to a previous state or situation, it is about moving rapid evolution.
‘Natural sovereignty’
Our innate potential and capacity to self-determine, self-heal, self-regulate and consciously-create.
‘Consciousness’
Our state of presence, the awareness and responsibility of who we really are and the greater impact of our actions, words and thoughts.
Four Eternal Shamans aand Twelve Honourings
In all our circles we are guided in our journey by four shamanic directions and twelve honourings.
The four guiding directions of Wake are embodied by four inner shamans, four universal shamanic archetypes that are found in shamanic traditions all over the world that embody the core stages of our transformational journey: the Guide, the Healer, the Guardian and the Weaver.
In our practices we invoke and consult these inner shamans in whatever form they appear to us in order to receive the guidance,
support and knowledge we need for our evolution.
Wake Circle Facilitators
Nathan Raaths
is co-founder of Wake Circle and the original founder of the well known Madhatters medicine community. He is a legend in South Africa’s plant medicine community and has been running ceremonies and empowering facilitators successfully for the better part of a decade. Nathan is a prodigy spiritual teacher and black belt jujitsu instructor who has walked a true shamanic path of facing illness and madness through which he has garnered profound insight, humility and open-heartedness. He is a true warrior of the heart. When you are facing your darkest moment whether its fear, anxiety or the confusion of an over active mind this is the facilitator you want holding your hand. He has successfully guided literally hundreds of people to face their depression, addiction and disorders and has changed countless lives empowering people to find their purpose, love and greatness.
Nathan Raaths
is co-founder of Wake Circle and the original founder of the well known Madhatters medicine community. He is a legend in South Africa’s plant medicine community and has been running ceremonies and empowering facilitators successfully for the better part of a decade. Nathan is a prodigy spiritual teacher and black belt jujitsu instructor who has walked a true shamanic path of facing illness and madness through which he has garnered profound insight, humility and open-heartedness. He is a true warrior of the heart. When you are facing your darkest moment whether its fear, anxiety or the confusion of an over active mind this is the facilitator you want holding your hand. He has successfully guided literally hundreds of people to face their depression, addiction and disorders and has changed countless lives empowering people to find their purpose, love and greatness.
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