FREEDOM THROUGH POWER Two workshops to inspire stories and experiences of being powerful, loving human beings Held at Dadirri Biospiritual Centre, East Fremantle Weekend December 1st and 2nd Evening December 7th & all day December 8th

WHY? These workshops are for men and women who care about the Earth and social change and are interested in exploring the intimate connections between patriarchy and the global crisis. The workshops will confront and go beyond the gender limitations which deeply affect each of us and our world. We will together explore experiential processes that are designed to facilitate understanding of ecofeminist insights ~ focusing on the interrelating power dynamics of gender, class and race, and how these constructions are integral causes of the environmental crisis. We believe that understanding the interconnectedness of these issues in practical, intellectual and emotional terms is important for personal wholeness and sanity, and for the growth of environmental and social movements for change. WHAT CONTENT IS BEING OFFERED? We will explore ecofeminist insights and strategies for change through active group processes and sharing of experiences. The workshop processes will include and encourage emotional and creative expression, ritual and meditation. They will assist us to look at how we see and treat ourselves, each other and the Earth – within the context of patriarchy and the current world crisis. These creative processes will facilitate relaxation, honest self-reflection and a safe space for the sharing of our fears, despair, rage, gratitude and joy. We wish to acknowledge the love and compassion we feel for the Earth and all beings, and also the confusion and suffering that can accompany a sense of urgency for positive change. Specific processes will be designed to help us explore - dualisms, fears of becoming whole and of the radical intimacy that arises from breaking through our defensive separateness ~ power-over conditioning ~ gender limitations and other forms of identity oppression ~ eco-feminist theory ~ transforming insights into effective personal, community-based and political action HOW IS THIS BEING COVERED? The residential workshop is for women and men who wish to ~ heal from the effects of power-over energy, and become more sensitive to its effects on others ~ identify how gender oppression and other dualisms are some of the root causes of corporate globalisation and the environmental crisis ~ challenge patriarchy within environmental and social movements. The non-residential workshop is for men and women who wish to discuss what men can do to ~ uproot conditioned patriarchy in their ways of being, doing and relating ~ learn how to talk with other men about patriarchy, particularly as it plays itself out in relationships and in broader social systems ~ co-create ways of uprooting institutionalised patriarchy and dualistic power-over energies in organisations and in other spaces in society. Participation in the residential workshop is not a pre-requisite for the non-residential one, though you are welcome to do both as they will be different. THE FACILITATORS Jarrah (Kristina Schmah) is a facilitator of ecofeminist and deep ecology experiential groups, and has completed an inspiring Honours thesis in ecofeminist strategies for change. She has been a grassroots social change worker for ten years, weaving together feminist, environmental, personal and social awareness into loving, effective action. Rodney Vlais is a psychologist and activist who is passionate about challenging patriarchy and its role in perpetuating our current global crisis. He has been extensively trained to assist people to open their hearts to the anguish, gratitude and joy that comes with knowing ourselves as part of the earth's living system. Sunshine Drake is an environmentalist and performing artist who uses creative movement and visual expression to increase awareness of our interconnectedness in the web of life. Jarrah, Rodney and Sunny are looking forward to working with you on this weekend.

REGISTRATION FORM Name: ..…………………………......... Address: ..................……………........ ……………………………... Post Code: ........... Contact Phone Numbers: (Home) .................... (Work) .................... 1'rn registering for the (please circle which) Residential, Non-Residential or Both Workshops Transport - Lift offered ........... Lift wanted .......... The Centre is served regularly by bus route 106 from both Fremantle and Perth Payment Details: Residential Because places are limited, it is advised to pay prior to the workshops to secure a place. Please make your cheque or money order out to: Heart Politics Tour Com/4 Bottrill Street, Hamilton Hill, WA 6163. Contact Rodney on (08) 9337 7217 or ecoheal@linet.net.au for further information .WHERE? DIRECTIONS Dadirri Biospiritual Centre in East Fremantle - an urban retreat with beautiful gardens, workshop and meditation areas. 4 Preston Point Road (near cnr of Canning Hwy) WHAT TO BRING RESIDENTIAL: Vegetarian food for the duration of the workshop - we will be cooking and sharing food together; cushion to sit on; journal or paper, pens and drawing materials; something special to help create a sacred space (e.g. poem, picture); musical instruments. linen and bedding is provided for the first 13 enrolled. NON RESIDENTIAL: Vegetarian food to share for Friday night dinner and lunch on Saturday; cushion to sit on; journal or paper, pens and drawing materials for private reflection; something special to help create a sacred space (e.g. poem, picture); musical instruments. Contact Rodney on (08) 9337 7217 or ecoheal@linet.net.au for further information