Come and co-create a ceremonial circle of sound, healing and awakening. We will drum, chant and move together inside a safe and sacred container of connection, release, and positive intention.
We will gather on the Spring Equinox, an auspicious time when the earth is exactly in between its closest and furthest approach to the sun, which is a great time to seek greater balance. A great time to be inspired to prepare to plant our seeds, to nurture new growth and self-care, to clean our and let go of what is in the way, and to set intentions for what we wish to manifest in the coming year.
Come and be guided to express yourself, to open your heart, to connect with your emotions and to work and feel at home in yourself. Align with others of like minds and hearts to experience and be empowered by shamanic drumming practices. We will create sacred space by smudging, honouring the traditional stewards of this land, the four directions, grandfather sky, grandmother earth, and our spirits.
We will drum and sing medicine songs from the modern shamanic tradition - the rainbow tribe that welcomes seekers from all backgrounds. We will release what no longer serves us, and invite something new into the space we have created.
We will drum and move through the elements, and drum with intention to attract what our hearts and spirits desire. We will go deep to help us envision what we want to bring to life this year, for ourselves, our relationships, our communities and our planet. We will send those visions on waves of sound and intention out into the universe.
We will connect and support each other with rhythm, voice and vibration, and create community in a circle in a safe space, and finally, again, IN PERSON! This will be a unique drum circle, as it will be facilitated to gently guide you through transformative experiences. This is not a typical un-facilitated drum circle, many of which have blossomed in the Greater Toronto Area - they can be a lot of fun, but this circle will take you deeper, into sacred space. Please have your favourite drum or shaker ready (although you don't need any instruments to benefit from the ceremony), a journal and pen for insights received, and an intention, a question, and or a request for healing, either for your or someone else.
No experience is necessary, and this event is family friendly and open to all ages and abilities. As we are creating sacred space together, the consumption of alcohol and plant medicines is not permitted.
Sunday, March 20th, 2022 11:00 am - 1 pm
Tickets: In advance Adults: $20 I
n advance Children & Older Adults: $10
At the door: $25
E-transfers can be sent to rufusglassco@gmail.com without a fee from Canadian bank accounts, or funds can also be sent through PayPal: paypal.me/RufusGlassco
PLEASE NOTE: Masks are still required for indoor events, but I will not ask anyone to put one on, so please be aware that some participants may not be wearing masks.
If you would like to attend but are unable at this time to purchase a ticket, just let us know and we can work something out - we're always grateful to have volunteers join us to help make the zoom experience that much smoother for everyone!
Rufus Glassco is a drum circle facilitator who specializes in drumming for health and wellness. He has been studying modern shamanic practices and shamanic coaching for the past 7 years through the Institute of Shamanic Medicine, and with Sandra Ingerman in the US. He’s also been learning from curanderos and chamanes for even longer in Mexico, where his wife Dinora is from. He believes that everyone, regardless of bloodline or ethnic origin, can access the knowledge and practice of Shamanism, because it connects us to our ancestors. If you go far back enough in time, all of us had ancestors who lived in greater harmony with the natural world, and were able to better communicate with, and benefit from the connection to, the natural and spiritual worlds.
