From jealousy, trauma, grief and exile can come connection, loyalty, love and transformation.  We invite you to explore the richness of this ancient Irish myth and to experience its truth in our lives today.

In exploring the hidden depths of this timeless story our own hidden depths are revealed, offering us an opportunity to find new possibilities for our lives.

We in The Fool’s Dance Gestalt Company are excited to be offering this new experiential workshop.  When we went through the process of the workshop ourselves as we created it we experienced:

• being deeply nourished by the poignant beauty contained within the myth itself

• on a deeper level  -  the spells we are living under

• empowering discoveries about hidden aspects of jealousy

• being reminded of the power of love in helping us heal and deal with hardship and profound loss

• and a lot of fun!

Why work with myth? Myths can persist over millenia because they contain fundamental truths about the depth and the universality of human experience.  They speak anew to each generation, offering perspective and meaning to individuals and to whole cultures.  Myths have a transpersonal dimension and can touch us at a soul level, casting new light on our lives.  When we enter deeply into a myth, we bring the archetypes to life, we embody the characters in the story, and through them, can come to recognise and own aspects of ourselves of which we were previously unaware. The Children of Lir’ is one such ancient story.
 
Why a ‘Children of Lir’ workshop? The death of their mother has life-long consequences for the children of Lir.  From Ireland’s ancient past, their story speaks to us still of adversity, love, loyalty and resilience, of thwarted love and tragic deeds which cannot be undone.  It speaks to us also of spells, self-imposed, imposed by others, or absorbed from the culture - for example, in our time, the overwhelmingly powerful  spells cast by the digital world.  And – ultimately – ‘The Children of Lir’ is a story of the triumph of love and redemption.
 
Our approach: This workshop will lead participants into a personal experience - psychologically, emotionally, physically, spiritually and, perhaps, even transpersonally - of the mythic themes in the 'Children of Lir' story.  This approach is fully rooted in the Paul Rebillot tradition, with it’s creative weaving together of dramatisation, meditation, movement, image-making, music, Gestalt practice and ritual.  Experiencing the workshop may help us to find answers to important questions such as, among others - Where do I experience jealousy and resentment?  What spells might be affecting my life?  Where can I find sanctuary?  Where can I experience love and care in my life?  Participants will experience the myth in depth, the better to understand how it connects with their deepest self and their own life experience, thus opening up the possibility of living more fully and more freely.
 

No previous experience of drama, dance or Gestalt practice is required.

If you have any questions about the process or any related matter contact:

Fergus Lalor, Email: fdgc2022@gmail.com 

To apply for a place on the workshop go to:

http://foolsdancegestaltcompany.ie/next-workshop/ 

Numbers are limited – book early to avoid disappointment.