March 24, April 14, April 28, and May 12


Cost: $150 for the series, $135 for payment in advance by March 10

A Wisdom Story: Freyja and Brissingamen

The wisdom story of the Norse goddess Freyja and her magnificent golden necklace takes us to four mountains that surround San Francisco Bay. Join us in a new exploration of this journey - a narrative for our times about the power of love, the strength of intent, the willingness to sacrifice, and the balance of power that inspires us to rethink our personal roles in the transformation of life on the planet.

Freyja, the goddess of love, threw caution to the winds and followed four dwarves into the hidden darkness of the earth. She would pay any price to possess the magical necklace, Brissingamen. Freyja was a shaman, skilled in prophecy, astral projection, and divination. The dwarves, guardians of the elements and directions, worked below the surface of the earth forging magical tools and instruments –including Brissingamen, their most beautiful work of art.

The human race also lusts for Brissingamen – emblem of the elements and a key to our harmonious existence. The entire human race is at stake as we flounder, searching for a way to live in balance with the very elements that sustain life – and equally have the power to annihilate us.

Four local mountains will be our points of entry as we descend via shamanic journeying to discover our personal relationships with the elements. The ancient vehicles of poetry, song, and story-telling will carry us each day on this sacred exploration. Gentle walking, taking space, journaling, and personal sharing will be encouraged, as we pursue the quest for Brissingamen, the "jewel of humanity's enlightenment".

The mountains will include sites mentioned in my award-winning book, Circling San Francisco Bay: A Pilgrimage to Wild and Sacred Places.  Since several sites could serve the same element, the combination will be based in part on the home territories of the participants. 

To apply for participation, please email me something about your current quest and whether meditation or shamanic journeying play a part in it. What attracts you to this journey?

For further information, or to reserve a space, contact Ginny Anderson, at 650-323-4494 or email ginny@eco-psychology.com

Click HERE to read what others have said about Ginny's excursions.

May 19
11am to 3pm

Cost $50 includes lunch and materials. Limited to 10 participants.

COUNTING COUP - FOR THE BREASTPLATES OF PROTECTION

When we're living fully, challenging encounters help us hone our strengths.

Confronting death?
Dealing with loss?
Suffering injury, illness, or pain?
Transforming your identity?
Witnessing others' suffering?

What's come your way to give you the chance to turn straw into gold? What has your path taught you? What you've learned about yourself and the world around you deepens your experience of being fully alive in the world.

We learn the tools to move forward most effectively by confronting these challenges, finding the way to self-respect and personal power.

Creating a Breastplate of Protection, find images that tell the story of your path. Let Armed Forces Day reflect a different kind of force!

Counting coup implies winning in battle without injuring the opponent. Courage and focus garner personal power – builds the character of a peaceful warrior, moving through adversity with clarity.

Once breastplates designated high priests as invested with capacities for wise judgment, clear vision, and divination. With ancient stories, drum journeys, hands-on involvement with the use of tangible symbols. explore the roots of your power. In present time, we urgently need to confirm our ability to be aware of and acknowledge our own powers.

Palms will provide natural bases; beads, yarn, paint, milagros, and an assortment of surprising materials will be available to incorporate into your personal vision of empowerment.

Ginny Anderson, eco-psychologist and teacher of shamanic practices, and Eric DuPraw, woodworking artisan, join forces to help you create the Breastplates of Protection.

Cost: $50. Includes materials and lunch. Limited to 10 people. Atherton address given when you reserve a space.

For further information, or to reserve a space, contact Ginny Anderson, at 650-323-4494 or email ginny@eco-psychology.com

Click HERE to read what others have said about Ginny's excursions.