Northern Lights Drum Circles

On June 21 and 22, a wonderful group of women gathered at Elk Water Lodge in Elk Water Alberta, to celebrate Summer Solstice. The weekend was filled with lots of activities, great food and an amazing connection to each other and Mother Earth.

We were given a whole building to ourselves that also led out to a green space with a fire pit.  There were 6 women that volunteered their time and talents to bring some special activities for the participants.

We had belly dancing classes, by 2 wonderful and energetic gals from ”anna wa octi”, Shelly and Cheryl.  They taught us how to do Cabaret dancing and Tribal. What a great workout!

Then we had group drumming led by Northern Lights Drum Circles. Colleen led the group in some empowerment drumming and also gave the gals a little information on the contribution women have had on drumming over the years. Drumming around the fire at night was a special treat.

The Goddess card reading and guided imagery, done on the grass in front of the condo was expecially emotional and enlightening.

Angela Bardick is a Registered Psychologist with a special interest in helping girls and women transform their body image and nurture their bodies with a spirit of compassion. Her website is www.angelabardick.blogspot.com

The setting and weather could not have been more perfect.

The yoga on Sunday morning was attended by all the participants and we had a great time anchoring ourselves doing some stretches. Dawn Olson is a local Yoga instrutor from Medicine Hat. The Goddess stretch was my favorite.

The dinner on Saturday evening was a real treat and the chef went over the top with special salads and such for those that were on restricted diets. Breakfast and lunch on Sunday were a wonderful mixture of speciality bread and homemade soup.  Wonderful!