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Our Vision

The teaching of the International College of Spiritual Midwifery is centred on returning women to the sovereignty of their own bodies, and the inherent power within.

As women, we are part of a continuum, our ancestors live within 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. The Original meaning of mid-wife comes 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

Please click here to view our Timetable for 2013.

Doula Foundation Training

Go to 'Dial a Doula' for further information.

Please visit 'Programs' for more information on all these events.

Please visit the Calendar for a full listing of ICSM 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 ICSM

Email us now, to register for updates on ICSM news and events - icsm@womenofspirit.asn.au

News

Hello Everyone,

This wonderful course has places for two more lucky students. Call Sunderai or myself for further info. A very user-friendly payment plan is available. It is such a good time! You'll love it.

Spiritual Midwifery

July 20, Aug 24, Sept 21, October 19

9.00am – 5.00pm

The birth process is mysterious and it is something we all experience when we are born. A deeper understanding of the birth time enables one to live with much more aliveness and connection. Spirit moves into form those present are witness to the miracle. Yet again a human opens her/his eyes and sees. This course lifts the veils of illusion that hamper the realisation of the dream.

Ideal for Midwives, Obstetricians, G.P’s, Therapists, Childbirth Educators, Doulas, pregnant women and any person who would like to learn about the birth process. Come ....

Bookings Essential Phone Sunderai – 0401626883 E mail – sunderai@womenofspirit.asn.au

Course Outline

The Calling. Looking at the participant's connection to birth - articulating, re-discovering and expanding this vital inner sense.

The Body Systems. The known and the "unknown" - the physical and spiritual bodies. Examining experiences that demonstrate these systems. Looking at the inter-relationship between them and how this understanding aids the resolution of difficulties that can manifest during pregnancy and birth. A model based on the four elements will be presented and explored - EARTH, FIRE, WATER and AIR.

Altered States of Consciousness. Defining these and learning about the healing available in these states. De-mystifying and learning how to access them, a VITAL tool for the birth attendant. Seeing how they are important part of a woman's well- being during pregnancy, birth and post-partum.

Left Brain, Right Brain. How entering right brain spaces facilitates the birth process. How engaging the left brain inappropriately inhibits labour. The place of birth and the practices/rituals that aid or hinder the process.

Birth as Part of the Continuum. Seeing the interconnections of a woman's psycho/sexual life and its influence on birth outcomes. These rhythms of life affect the birth attendant too and her ability to respond appropriately. The honouring of these rhythms provides the impetus needed for the natural process to occur.

With Woman. We examine the forces present for the woman and her carers that aid or inhibit the birth process and the interpersonal relationships that occur in different situations. The allegiances, conscious and unconscious, that exist. Who has the power?

Held at 766 Riversdale Rd. Camberwell Cost: $850 Includes use of ICSM library

This program is lead by Shivam Rachana.

Rachana has been teaching for more than thirty years. Within each person she recognises the ability to self-heal and through the power of this recognition, enables others to take the necessary steps toward their healing. She draws upon her

experience as a woman, lover, mother, teacher of Spiritual Midwifery, therapist and pioneer of birthing practices including Waterbirth and Lotus Birth. She teaches nationally and internationally.

"I'd like to thank all the wise women of the college who have shared the wisdom of birthing - I came home from this birth with a strong feeling that the knowledge you share comes from a place of authenticity and integrity. I have found the college to be a place where my spirit can soar and my soul feels at home - for that there are no words to express my gratitude."

With love, Jo Watson - Doula

Love and blessings,

Shivam Rachana

www.womenofspirit.asn.au

www.lotusbirth.net