Building bridges between people and place, gaining a deeper understanding for self and other; turning to the earth's hymn, and co-creating a vision for the future. Celebrating beauty and life.

Each journey unique to its constituents, each a theme, each a mystery unfolding.

Dream sharing, creative endeavors, and artistic collaboration.

Mythology & Dreams

Journeys for Women

Performance Art at Sacred Sites

Jan. 23-31st 2010: SACRED JOURNEY FOR WOMEN: "The Seven Gates" - Photos and reflections coming soon- it was fantastic!!!

Possible future trips:

Mothers & Daughters: Healing and fostering relationship between them, as they journey through Jordan, visiting ancient sites, listening to stories from mythology (Demeter/Persephone, Isis/Horus: Goddess in every woman, goddess in older women) and fairytales (Mirror mirror, forty fairytales for mothers and daughters to share), meeting local mothers and daughters, cooking a meal together, sharing dreams.

Culinary Journey: Going to great restaurants, some cooking lessons, and of course the sites and the mythology.

Dreaming in Jordan: Regional conference / Creative interpretations of dreams.

Water of Petra: Remembering the Ways of the Nabateans: Performing arts at Sacred Sites.

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SACRED JOURNEY FOR WOMEN: "The Seven Gates"

Walk in Her footsteps: Wearing her garments and remembering her stories; toning, dancing, dreaming, and creating ceremony.

Honoring the sacred feminine and divine mother earth.

See the stories of Artemis come to life before you in her temple in Jerash; dance atop Mount Mukawir, where Salome once danced, against the backdrop of the setting sun and the Dead Sea; experience the power of chanting inside the Monastery in Petra; meet local women; share your night dreams in morning dream circles and unlock their messages; create ceremony to honor the sacred earth…

This travel workshop is intended for women interested in learning about the mythology of Jordan, meeting local women, and embarking on a personal spiritual journey to connect with and awaken the sacred feminine. It is suited for women who prefer an in-depth experience, without rushing and with enough leisure time to connect with the spirit of the place, the people, and the inner world.

Jordan is rich with mythic stories from the Nabatean to the Greco-Roman era, with influences from Egypt and Mesopotamia. The goddesses that were venerated here include Isis, Ishtar, Aphrodite, Artemis, Al-Uzza, and Tyche. On this journey, you will learn about these figures and how to use their stories to reveal your personal mythology and gain a deeper understanding of yourself.  Workshops on sound and movement meditation are sprinkled throughout the journey, combining the facilitator’s studies in archetypal psychology, as well as her practical experience in the principles of belly dance, guided visualization and shamanic dream re-entry.

Lana Nasser, a storyteller, writer, and performing artist. Native to Jordan, she is a researcher of mythology and dreams and holds a Masters in Consciousness Studies with a concentration in Dream Studies. She published several articles, performs internationally, and leads workshops in the United States and Jordan.

The Jan. 2010 Journey was made possible by JTC + Nyazi Tours, Amman-Aqaba/Jordan- JTC Tel. +962 6 581 5910 <ICQ 565967579>