{"id":73,"date":"2018-01-05T23:41:41","date_gmt":"2018-01-05T23:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/barbaragail.com\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2019-01-31T08:14:16","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T08:14:16","slug":"ceremonies-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/barbaragail.com\/?page_id=73","title":{"rendered":"Ceremonies & Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”377″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text font_size=”18″]New Moon & Full Moon Temples for Women\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

During a dark, moonless sky, or a bright full moon night, it’s the perfect time for women to gather in a circle to ReStore, ReSet, ReVise, ReAlign, & ReNew.<\/p>\n

Enter your Women’s Temple & tap into the magic of Feminine Rhythmic Wisdom! Experiences may include The Pulse of the Earth & Stars Meditation, The Pulse of the Earth & Moon Meditation, Healing Drum Temple, InnerVision Journey, & Women’s Empowerment Drum Circle, all led by Barbara Gail.<\/p>\n

The first known & named female drummer was Lipushiau, the highest ranking Priestess in the city-state of Ur, in Mesopotamia, around 2380 BCE. Throughout the Ancient Mediterranean World, the drummers were predominantly women. Sacred drumming…

was one of the primary skills of Priestesses, who used the beats of their frame drums to rouse community consciousness & attain spiritual awareness for healing & divination.<\/p>\n

Inspired by these women & adding a contemporary twist, Barbara Gail facilitates a unique meditative experience of individual activation in a shared ritual of rhythm, sound, & movement, raising our collective vibration & altering consciousness for healing. Rooted in the belly of the beat, her Drum, Voice, Heart, & Spirit are your guides in connecting you with your Ancient Future.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the rhythmic cycles of the Sun, Moon, & Stars, each month’s Temple Experience holds a new theme for deep inner growth & healing.<\/p>\n

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Bring small drums & percussion instruments (some provided).
\nLooking forward to seeing you, let’s release The Power of the Feminine Heart & Spirit!<\/p>\n

Please check my Calendar Page to find out when the next monthly Women’s Temple is.
\nTo find out how to bring this program to your gathering, please give me a call at 941-223-0180. I look forward to speaking with you.<\/p>\n

“She is a visionary in the community, leading empowering circles of drummers.”<\/em>
\n~ Jo Mooy<\/p>\n

“That evening changed my life! I’d been dealing with health issues, & when you said we have the power, I took that empowerment to heart, taking my healing into my own hands. I changed my diet & lifestyle, I even carry my healing stones in my pocket every day! Thank you!”<\/em>
\n~ Gina, 2017<\/p>\n

“Wow… What a night to experience, so much Goddess energy… Thank you, Barbara Gail… The encounter with my Inner Shaman was amazing… So much power… So much love!”\u00a0<\/em>
\n~ Bev Ann<\/p>\n

“What a great night lead by our High Priestess of the drum. We really got into it. Shaman’s all.”\u00a0<\/em>
\n~ Joan<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Read More<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”564″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text font_size=”18″]Women’s Summer Solstice\u00a0<\/strong>
\nJoin Barbara Gail & friends, gathering in a circle of women on the beach at sunset, for Healing Drumming, Circle Dance, & SongChant. In Ceremony & Celebration of the mid-point of the year, this participatory experience welcomes all women & teen girls.<\/p>\n

In a flowing ritual of music & movement that assists in healing, clearing, evolving & emerging, we embrace the archetype of Yemaya, Mother Goddess of the Sea, seeking her Water’s Reflection for InSight on the blessings of the past, the beauty of each moment, & Re-In-Visioning our future.<\/p>\n

And, yeah, into the arms of the Mother Gulf we go!

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\u201cThat was one of the most beautiful & spiritual evenings I\u2019ve ever experienced.\u201d <\/em>
\n~ Sudi<\/em><\/p>\n

“Last night was such a beautiful moment in space and time. Barbara Gail once again created such a loving healing space for women for this Summer Solstice. Thank you Barbara Gail for all you have done, all you do, & blessings forward for all you WILL do in the future.” <\/em>
\n~ JoEllyn<\/em><\/p>\n

“Thank YOU! That was the best ritual I have ever been too! It was well thought out & all flowed together so beautifully. I am so grateful.” <\/em>
\n~ Lisa H<\/em><\/p>\n

“What a beautiful experience! All that fantastic loving female energy really does heal the heart. Thank you to all 40 or so women who drummed around me with loving, healing thoughts. And thank you my friend for guiding me to places I needed to go! Love you Barbara Gail!” <\/em>
\n~ Andi M<\/em><\/p>\n

“It was a wonderful event, Barbara Gail! Thank you! The water, surf & moonlight were perfect too. The breeze, lovely women, drums, containers of flowers, fire wands, crystal bowls, & essential oil added to the beautiful ceremony. We sang & danced as the sun set. The nearly full moon brightened the darkened beach & lit up the pounding surf. We gave blossoms to the gulf & laughed as the warm rolling waves engulfed us. Joyful nature spirits we were, feeling the unity!”<\/em>
\n~ Celia M<\/div><\/div>Read More<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”566″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text font_size=”18″]Winter Solstice for Men & Women: Enter Darkness, Return to Light<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join Barbara Gail & her group, DrumRise! The Art of Women’s Drumming<\/em>, in a circle on the beach for a memorable & meaningful participatory event that honors the the longest night of the year & the growing daylight. We’ll clear away the old & that which no longer serves, preparing fresh ground for the garden of new intentions. Bless the past, gift ourselves the present, envision the future.<\/p>\n

Together we’ll descend into & sit in silent darkness, like seeds dreaming underground…

then emerge & bring forth the light, joining hearts & hands in a Celebration of Life!<\/p>\n

The evening’s passage welcomes men, women & interested teens, is led by Barbara Gail, & includes both silent & guided meditation, candlelight ceremony, SongChant, drumming accompaniment, & LightDancers.<\/p>\n

“So many elements & components intersected for a beautiful, meditative, introspective, connecting, sensory evening.”\u00a0<\/em>
\n~ Sandra C<\/p>\n

“Thanks for the digging, composting, lyrical heart-opening celebration of dark to light. Loved it & love you! “<\/em>
\n~ Cheryl W<\/p>\n

“It was wonderful in so many ways. The processionals, meditation, songs, dancers, candle lighting, instrumentation, lights, sand, water, sunset, & the interaction between the performers & participants.\u00a0You did a fantastic job. You were inspirational, ethereal, & dramatic, with a sense of rhythm, pace, texture, timing, inflection, enunciation, word coloring & interpretation. You were meditative,thoughtful, & thought- provoking, competent, considerate, compassionate. You conveyed a sense of tranquility to your listeners & observers. Your personal pulse was on everything. It was a captivating, memorable program & I was happy to be a part of it.\u00a0Thanks for you competency, expertise, guidance & direction!”<\/em>
\n~ Sandra C<\/div><\/div>Read More<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”579″ add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text font_size=”18″]Weddings, Memorials, Festivals, & More<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barbara Gail is experienced & interested in hearing about your memorable event.<\/p>\n

To find out what she can do for you, please give her a call at 941-223-0180, she’d be happy to speak with you!<\/p>\n

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