The Bowen Island Yoga Studio is thrilled to be offering Pauline Le Bel’s Becoming Intimate with the Earth workshop. Pauline, a long time resident of Bowen, a masterful storyteller, an award-winning novelist, and Emmy-nominated screenwriter, has presented these workshops in Victoria and Vancouver. They are based on Pauline’s book of the same name, published by Collins Foundation Press in 2013 and praised by the scientific and ecological communities. Michael Dowd, author of Thank God for Evolution, reviewed the book as “Science-rich, artful, soul-nourishing.” Janaia Donaldson of Peak Moment TV said: “Becoming Intimate with the Earth is soul food.”
Bowen’s Chris Corrigan wrote: “Becoming Intimate with the Earth is an elder’s gift of wisdom, guiding our hearts to a deeper relationship with each other, with our communities and with the universe that birthed us into being.” He added: “There are very few people I know who practice intimacy with the earth as wholeheartedly as Pauline Le Bel. There are many who will illuminate your understanding of the crises we face as a species… But there are few who have created their daily practice around healing, and a celebration of a personal connection with the earth.”
In her book, Pauline explores the old cultural stories that have led to a disconnect from our planetary home. She unwraps the new stories – scientific, economic, political and spiritual – that present a more positive and earthy way to be in the world, and offer hope in these challenging times. The book also includes Intimacy Practices and Guides that lead to the transformation and healing of our relationship with the Earth.
On Saturday, April 11th, you are invited to come to Rivendell Retreat Centre to immerse yourself in Earth’s beauty and generosity and to deeply experience how you are intimate with the Earth. Pauline’s workshops are playful, interactive and nourishing. For more information and to register: www.bowenislandyoga.com
