The
teaching of the International College of Spiritual Midwifery
is centred on returning women to the sovereignty of their
own bodies, and to the inherent power within. For as women,
we are part of a continuum, our ancestors live within in us,
just as we will live within our descendants. Our mothers arrived
from our grandmother's womb carrying the ovum that would become
us.
As a woman's life traverses its many directions and turning
points, including sexuality, ovulation, menstruation, conception,
pregnancy, birth, lactation, motherhood, menopause and grandmotherhood,
pathways are created to allow for awareness, growth and transformation.
Spiritual Midwifery reclaims a woman's power in her own process.
It allows women the chance to remember how to listen to their
bodies, and trust in their ability to respond to this new
intelligence. In this, a deep inner knowing pervades and strength
is brought to all undertakings.
The more a woman is able to be herself as a woman, the more
she is able to be with other women as they travel the rich
and sometimes challenging landscape of womanhood. From the
anglo saxon "med-wyf" meaning wise woman or witch.
When women live their lives in this way balance can be present
on the Earth. This way of living gives men a point of reference
with the feminine that invokes and insists on their highest
potential also being realised.
Children who are born of and cared for by such women and men
grow strong in their own sense of responsibility. It is in
this that we create the future we wish for our children and
the generations to come.
Upcoming Programs/Events
Spiritual Midwifery with Shivam Rachana.
June 5, July 10. August 7.
766 Riversdale Rd. Camberwell.
Ideal for Midwives, Obstetricians, General Practitioners,
Therapists, Childbirth Educators, Doulas, pregnant women
and any person who would like to learn about the birth process.
Recovery as Healing: mending broken spirits of families
with perinatal depression and anxiety.
* Exploring perinatal depression and anxiety as more than medical conditions.
* Exploring healing & recovery, including spiritual, indigenous and trauma perspectives.
Friday 4th June, 2010 9.30am - 3.30pm
Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre,
Cnr Bell St. & St. Georges's Rd. Preston
Keynote Speaker: Shivam Rachana
'The Impact of Birthing on the journey to becoming a Mother'
commencing July 16th. Go to 'Dial
a Doula' for further information.
Please visit 'Programs' for more information
on all these events.
"I
love seeing the change and happiness that comes into
peoples' lives when they do this work. I find myself
constantly in awe at the capacity people have to heal
when they are provided with a safe and supportive
environment" Shivam Rachana - Principal I.C.S.M.
Please visit the calendar
for a full listing of ICSM events.
