An exploration of the Self through Dance
and the Celebration of Discovery through Shamanic Ritual

Personal transformation begins during a twelve-day long Intensive with Journey to the Heart in one of the most exotic locations in the world, culminating in a lasting commitment to a better life and world.

Personal and professional transformation begins during this Intensive with Journey to the Heart in one of the most exotic locations in the world, culminating in a lasting commitment to a better life and world. Explore slope gardens tasting tropical fruits, swim in hot springs, bathe in sacred waters, walk to great waterfalls, get a papaya massage... And we promise you'll have lots of time to rest, play and explore on your own.

This is a personal journey for self-exploration and growth. For some it could be with the goal of facilitating Trance Dance; it is a 12 - day Intensive and Facilitator program created to explore Trance Dance and Tantric Shamanism. It is a modern day approach to ancient practices that will allow you the student to enter into deep dimensions of the self to heal from within Trance spaces. We utilize techniques that will move you to understand Altered States of Consciousness (ASC), how to create Sacred space, how to create ritual and put magic to your sessions, how to facilitate and hold the energy for Trance Dance and how to listen and program music for the TD sessions, how to use your body as a true expression of the Divine.

The Breakdown of the Intensive:

Trance Dance - Enter the inner aspects of the self and explore the body, mind spirit connection.

Soul Retrieval - Journey to find and bring back lost pieces of the soul.

The Tao of Music - understand the healing power of sound, vocal awareness, Toning, how music affects our energy, how to program music utilizing the Chakra system.

How to Create Sacred Space - How to facilitate Trance Dance and how to work with people in an Altered State of Consciousness.

Mask Making - Discover an inner mask, give it life and then dance your expression.

Power Animal Retrieval - Connect with the spirits of the forest and journey for your power animal.

Tantric Shamanism - Powerful exercises that will help you deeply connect with the self and others. Breath, sound, movement, mantras, safe touch and more.

Sacred/Ritual Moving Meditations - Daily morning moving meditations designed as Sacred Dance to fully open the heart Chakra.

Mud/Clay/Chocolate Rituals - From dust to dust we integrate back into the earth and play in ritual and ceremony.

Shamanic Drumming and more much more ...

In this twelve day long experiential Intensive we are going to explore the Body, Mind, Spirit connection using various Psychospiritual integration tools.

At the core of the Intensive are Trance Dance sessions, which enable direct access to the unconscious: “Dreamtime”, by working in non~ordinary states (ASC). Trance Dance is an evolutionary outgrowth of ancient Shamanic practices merged with modern consciousness research. Utilizing the breath and movement as activators, we can explore non~ordinary states of reality, and the psyche’s poetic soul centered language of images and symbols. Combining conscious breathing and evocative music, you will embark upon a journey, during which you may experience a release of blocked emotions, healing of unfinished business, transpersonal connections and new insights.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN:

TRANCE DANCE

Trance Dance is a unique blend of healing sounds, dynamic percussive rhythms, transformational breathing techniques and the use of a blindfold or bandana - together stimulating a trance state that promotes spiritual awakenings, mental clarity, physical stamina and emotional well-being. Driven by unique musical soundtracks recorded specifically for this method of healing, Trance Dance takes participants on an inner journey not limited to our normal perceptions of space/time. Ritual trance journeys have been a vital part of shamanic and eastern dance cultures for thousands of years. Our contemporary approach to Trance Dance brings together the richness of these ancient rituals with some startlingly effective modern techniques.

Trance Dancing is an ancient spiritual ritual, which invites Spirit to embody the participants and to give the visions or to heal them through spiritual ecstasy. For over 40,000 years indigenous people worldwide use this practices to return home lost "soul parts", bring about the ecstasy of spiritual wholeness.

Anyone can Trance Dance because there are no steps to follow, no external expectations, you will discover the freedom of movement based on the emotions and responses to the music of your body mind connection. The Inner Self knows the steps and once awakened, Spirit takes over. It is a journey out of your head and into your heart and body.

TANTRIC SHAMANISM

The fabric of life is woven between ordinary and non ordinary realities, our awareness for the most part is on the external, ordinary reality, magic and discovery, the potential for deep personal healing is when we enter the non ordinary reality, this is an altered state of consciousness (ASC) that has the ability to transport us into a world of the Shaman.

Tantric Shamanism embraces all of these aspects that must be explored from this beautiful inner space, the world of the Shaman; where you will be able to live in an extraordinary experience during the time of the training and own your experience as you will be able to anchor it in the physical world with dance, movement, touch, massage, toning, chanting, experiential adventures, drumming, mask making and more.

All of these in a safe environment where the Self will be first and foremost honored a space that is sacred and where we will practice ritual. Tantric Shamanism will give you the exercises and experience that you can bring home with you. Tantric Shamanism is about sharing life in a deep and personal way, is about saying “yes” to life and embracing it from a healed inner space.

SOUL RETRIEVAL

The Shamanic Soul Hunting or Soul Retrieval is an ancient but eternally relevant way to contact the timeless reality that exists parallel to and just out of sight of the world we so mistakenly call the “real world”. It is here in the everyday that we experience the reflections of who we are, of our actions, our deepest beliefs, our “dreams”’, but it is in the non-manifest world of the spirit that the hidden causal interactions take place. Hidden, that is, until we begin to open the doors and “see” with an expanded vision, with the eyes of a Shaman.

We are going to journey to bring back fragmented and lost pieces of the soul, only by bringing back these pieces we can become whole and child like again. We are going to integrate these pieces with dance, movement, adventure, fun and child like play.

POWER ANIMAL RETRIEVAL

Shamanism is a worldview based on the belief that everything in the universe is connected and Interdependent. It therefore involves a deep respect for the natural world and its ecosystem. It is in this ecosystem that we will journey to find our Power Animal, we will learn how to identify, bring back and integrate him/her into our life, how to utilize the power and qualities of this animal in our everyday life. We are going to dance this animal and become this animal run in the jungle with him and play in a way that we have never played before.

BREATHING TECHNIQUES TO INDUCE ALTERED STATES

The main objective of the breathing techniques is to activate the unconscious, to unblock the energy bound in emotional, somatic, and spiritual symptoms and to convert the energy into a stream of experiences. Breathing techniques activate the unconscious in such a way that the results are a non-ordinary state of consciousness. You will learn the Trance Dance breathing technique to enter and guide your participants into an ASC.

WACHUMA SACRED CEREMONY

During this Retreat you will have the opportunity to experience the magical properties of Wachuma or San Pedro (very much like Ayahuasca). Shamans in Peru and Bolivia have used Wachuma for thousands of years for consciousness expansion and healing. The Spirit of Wachuma is the Universal Goddess and she will guide you in a daylong experiential adventure of self-discovery.

DANCE TO THE RHYTHM OF YOUR SEVEN CHAKRAS

We are going to dance and explore each day the qualities movement and rhythm of each of our Chakras. We will learn and explore the music that activates each of the Chakras we are going to give each and everyone expression and Tantric life. From the wild and connected to the earth first to the sublime seventh and how they all connect in the heart.

THE TAO OF MUSIC

You will understand the healing power of sound, and how sound translated into music can have a significant impact in your life. Even in silence there is sound. What we are going to do is to experiment with different forms of sound, we will have practical demonstrations as to how sound or music affects our energy. Some of the areas that we will cover are: Toning, Chanting, Humming, Vocal Awareness, Music and Emotions, Music in ASC, Authentic Movement, Music and the Chakra System, How to program music using the Chakra system, and how to program music for Trance Dance.

MASK MAKING

An extraordinary way to have fun and give your experience life, it is a way of expressing our creative self after any of the processes. It’s about sharing time with the group and celebrating with others. It’s about becoming and dancing your mask. It’s something that you will take home to remember your experience and share it with others.

MUD/CLAY/CHOCOLATE RITUALS

Do we need to say anything more...we are going to do ritual and play in the mud or with chocolate with a child like carefree attitude.

At the end of the training and upon successful completion of all exercise, participants will receive a “Certificate of Completion” acknowledging participation in the Trance Dance and tantric Shamanism Intensive.

Note: Completing the program does not automatically guarantee the participant the right to a certificate of completion. Journey to the Heart reserves the right to withhold the certificate to anyone that is not capable of working with persons in Trance Dance or an ASC.

Some other activities:

Included with the tour visit Air Panas Banjar hot springs, Bedugul temple, Tirta Empul sacred springs, Goa Gajah, and other temples. Visit with Tjokorda Gde Rai one of the most famous healers in Bali. Optional personal purification ceremony with healer/priest Jro Dar near the seminar place.

    

Accommodations

Seminar venue

Far removed from the busy Bali tourist centers, the unspoiled North West offers a view into the uniqueness of Bali. Still undeveloped, with nature and marine parks preserving the area, one finds a grand expanse of coconut groves and beautiful ancient temples dotting the landscape. The magnificent volcanoes of Java are a perfect backdrop for spectacular sunrises and sunsets.

Bali Mandala blends wonderfully with nature. 11 Luxurious villas, cottages and suites were built using natural indigenous materials in a relaxed setting surrounded by tranquil gardens and ponds. The surrounding mountains enhance the beauty and tranquility of what we need for our workshop.

Tour Includes:

1 - In Ubud, half board in high-class resort (4 star or local norms) with US/Balinese breakfast.
2 - Full board during the retreat at Bali Mandala, in the biggest coconut area of Bali.
3 - Domestic transport by high-class bus
4 - Specific luggage handling for each client from hotel to hotel
5 - English speaking guide during sight seeing
6 - Workshop and entrance to temples monasteries and parks

Tour does not include:

1 - Air fare to Bali from the US or any other place in the world
2 - Lunches and dinners in Ubud so you can try and experience variety on your own. Lunches and dinners between $4 and $10.00
3 - Transportation from Denpasar Airport to Ubud (approx: $35) and return.
4 - Drinks, tips, departure tax ($12)
5 - Visa ($25)
6 - Individual Insurance
7 - Individual Emergency Assistance

Food Glorious Food

Bali Mandala restaurant is eating right by the sea in a two story open air facility, with breathtaking ocean views. With culinary-conscious menu an eclectic blend of Balinese and international cuisine, created from cornucopia of fruits and vegetables, all meals are vegetarian. Fish dishes will be available upon request.

Investment

Prices include all classes, all meals, accommodations and some of the adventures. Departure tax, tips, optional activities and airfare from the US or other countries is not included in the price of the Intensive.

Double occupancy US $2000.00
Single occupancy US $2400.00

Deposit: A minimum of $300.00 deposit is required to reserve a space.
Note: Please view the Terms and Conditions for this trip. Click here to download

    



Here is the Itinerary for you...

Day 1
Saturday Saturday October 23rd, 2010
Ubud, Spiritual capital of the Island. Mid day meeting with Ernesto Ortiz Free time for shopping, traditional massages, flowers baths, art galeries. Group welcome dinner.

Day 2
Sunday October 24th
After breakfast and in preparation for our Akashic Records Intensive we will go and spend some time with Tjokorda Gde Rai, one of the most famous healers in Bali. He will align you and help you get rid of any emotional baggage so you can be truly present for the AR. We will visit Goa Gajah temple; The Elephant Cave The countryside here is very beautiful and the cave itself is a very important, as it holds the remains of an ancient Buddhist monument. These remains are thought to be of the same era as the grand Borobudur temple in central Java. Also the site holds relics of the God Shiva. Free time to rest and get a massage.

Day 3
Monday October 25th

After breakfast Transfer to Bali Mandala. On the way, visiting Bedugul temple; the temple is in the Beratan Lake and it is one with the Beratan Mount as Deity and Goddess as fertility source, prosperity to keep the prosperity in life and society life. Continue with a breathtaking drive past traditional villages, lush mountain scenery dotted with rich plantations of coffee, cocoa, vanilla, cloves etc. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Twin Lakes. Lunch is on your personal account at a nice panoramic restaurant.

Day 4 & 5
Tuesday and Wednesday October 26th & 27th
We will be at Bali Mandala. These are the two first days of the Trance Dance portion of the Intensive.

Day 6
Thursday October 28th
We will visit the sacred spring of Tirta Empul in Tampaksiring; this sacred site dates from legendary times. In popular folklore, it was made by lndra when he pierced the earth to create a spring of amerta, the elixir of immortality. Here people come and bathe, pray, meditate and give offerings to the gods. It is a day of ceremony and ritual you don’t want to miss!! We continue with our class in the late afternoon.

Days 7 & 8
Friday and Saturday October 29th & 30th
We will continue at Bali Mandala with the Intensive.

Day 9
Sunday October 31st
We’ll Breakfast at the hotel and then full day tour. We will be visiting the Balinese Hindu temple of Beji followed by a visit to the Buddhist temple. Head to Banjar for a relaxing afternoon in the hot springs followed by an opportunity to do some shopping at Banjar village. Evening meditation or Trance Dance

Day 10
Monday November 1st
Full day workshop at Bali Mandala.

Day 11
Tuesday November 2nd
Sacred Wachuma day at Bali Mandala

Day 12
Wednesday November 3rd
A day to rest and integrate our experience. Farewell dinner

Day 13
Thursday November 4th
End of Workshop after breakfast. If you are going to stay in Bali you can return to Ubud or any other destination you may choose or go to the airport to return home.

Testimonials about Ernesto’s work:

Dear Ernesto,
I want to thank you again for the wonderful experience of the Trance Dance in Intensive! For me it was an incredible learning experience that came with the added bonus of personal healing on a very deep level.

In giving myself over to the dance, behind the privacy of my bandana, I was able to delve into myself in a way I had never experienced before. Thanks to your music selections old emotions were allowed to come and dance with me once more, and somehow by dancing them in the safety of the sacred space you provided, I was able to release them through my body in a way I have never been capable of doing with words alone.

While I’m experienced with the shamanic journey, the idea of Tantric Shamanism was a new concept to me. I discovered that by bringing the body into function as part of the act of journeying, it took me deeper into the journey and I experienced it with my entire being. This takes my shamanic work to another level.
Rose Aleta Barbee
New Orleans, LA

Hello all,
My name is Michelle Dayan and I feel it's so important for me to share with you what an extraordinary experience the Trance Dance retreat with Ernesto was. I came to the retreat looking for guidance towards spiritual enlightenment and found exactly was I was looking for and more. I was truly blessed with an experience far beyond my expectations. I spent 10 days with the most wonderful women and such a powerful, wise, and experienced teacher. Ernesto showered us with love, kindness, and spirituality. This trip was nothing short of phenomenal. I can honestly say that it was a life-changing trip. If you're looking for a magical transformation and so much more, this is the experience of a lifetime. I highly recommend it and simply can't wait for my next journey with Ernesto!
Ohm Shanti and love
Michelle, Daya, Calif.

About Ernesto

Noted artist, author and healer, Ernesto Ortiz has devoted his life to exploring and communicating the language of the heart, primal movement and deep inner spaces. Over the past 25 years, Ernesto has taken thousands of people on a journey from physical and emotional inertia to the freedom of ecstasy, from the chaos of the chattering ego-mind to the blessed emptiness of stillness and inner silence.

His Workshops and Retreats have an electric intensity that unifies the spiritual with the mundane, from the poetic discovery of the soul to the modern approach of ancient shamanic practices.

Ernesto is recognized in the holistic, health and metaphysical field as an inspiring facilitator, teacher and therapist. His training began at an early age in Mexico with Curanderos and Shamans and has continued for many years with world-renowned teachers in Transpersonal Psychology, Shamanism, Music Therapy, Bodywork and more.

In his private practice Ernesto utilizes numerous healing techniques such as Bodywork, CranioSacral Therapy, Karmapa Reiki, Integrative/Shamanic Techniques, Breathwork, the Akashic Records, SERT Therapy (Somato Emotional Repatterning Therapy), Music Therapy, Trance Dance and more.

In 1994 Ernesto created Journey to the Heart, a company dedicated to the upliftment of consciousness and the well being of people by using practical tools to help integrate the physical with the mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Providing tools for growth, the company offers a variety of classes and workshops: Hot Stone Massage, Karmapa Reiki; Akashic Records classes, Pendulum Dowsing Techniques. Psychospiritual Integration Workshops are also offered: Integrative Breathwork, Transpersonal Breathwork, Shamanic Workshops, Trance Dance, Soul Retrieval, Tantra and Relationship Workshops. Ernesto is a ceremonial pipe carrier; he received his pipe in 1996 from his spiritual grandmother Barret Eagle Bear (Lakota).

Ernesto is internationally certified and teaches the Akashic Records also provides teacher training and certification programs. Ernesto has facilitated Workshops in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Indonesia, Latin America, Egypt and the Caribbean.

Important

Book soon as there is a limited availability on this tour!

Don’t leave it till the last minute. You are worth it!!

Please download the registration form from the top of this page.

To reserve a spot email Kiva101@aol.com with the following information.

• Name:
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• Please describe your reason for attending?

We welcome you to share any additional information about yourself that you feel would be good for us to know as we are looking to provide a retreat for like-minded people.

Hope to see you there!

Om Shanti,

Ernesto

For more details, contact Ernesto Ortiz @ kiva101@aol.com (305) 595-1668 or (305) 632-5606