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The Sacred Journey of Conscious Dying
February 10 @ 2:00 pm - February 12 @ 4:00 pm PST
How Can You Bring More Ease, Grace, and Love into the Dying Process?
Most of us have very little experience and understanding of the End of Life process and the complex emotions and spiritual elements that come into play. We might want to support our loved ones or clients but do not have the mastery needed to do so.
This retreat is designed to empower you with knowledge and guidance to infuse this sacred life experience with Ease, Grace, and Love.
As Midwives, we witness time and time again how heart-ache, anxiety, and fear dominate this fragile and emotional time.
It is upon each of us to step into this space to repair the connection to the present, source, self, and each other with simple and effective tools and practices and above all love.
One of our greatest joys comes from former retreat participants who share how this course allowed them to deeply care for, and hold space for, those choosing the sacred journey of conscious dying.
Join Us For An Exploration Of:
- How to hold death close while living fully
- The role of the End Of Life Midwife & Death Doula
- The place of ritual in the sacred journey to the end
- Redefining what it means to care for our own in modern times
- The dance of Conscious Living & Conscious Dying
- BE-ING with dying and death
- Integrating old and new wisdoms
Voices from the Community
Birgitta and Cheserae are amazing teachers and bring a personal level of commitment to this incredible work. Their loving spirits, compassionate natures, and deep knowledge of the subject came through in their teachings. The materials they provided were in-depth and practical. They created an inclusive space where I felt safe to explore my own feelings and abilities by doing practical, meaningful exercises. This work is so crucial and touches my soul deeply. It was truly a profound experience for me.
MRS. GILBERT – VENTURA CA
Thank you both for a beautiful experience. Each person there made it that much more special and personal. Birgitta and Cheserae, you brought all the love, knowledge and energy I had hoped for and more.
CORRINE D. – CALABASAS, CA
Full Retreat Details:
Friday, February 10th – Sunday the 12th
Friday, 2:00pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, 9am – 1:30 pm *Lunch* 3:00pm – 6:30 pm
Sunday, 9:00am – 12:00pm *Lunch* 1:30pm – 4:00 pm
Held in the beautiful valley of Ojai, exact location to be provided upon registration.
We hope you join us in deepening our connection in this inspiring weekend. This retreat offers opportunities for deeply personal and community oriented learning. Teachings will be balanced with sharing, compassionate listening. Experiential learning, mindful group and contemplative personal work surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of Ojai.
Certificate of completion available after participation in both retreats and ongoing participation in mentorship.
During this Retreat We Guide You to:
- Understand our role as End of Life Midwives and Death Doulas
- How to be present to dying
- Provide mindful guidance to the dying and their care circle
- Create sacred space, bringing ritual into the home
- Move from fear of the unknown to embracing the mystery with love
- Learn the art of Sacred Tending™
- Care circle conversations and Empathetic communication
- The importance of self care and holistic, loving end of life practices
- Healing our personal relationship with dying and death
- Addressing the logistics
Teachings will be balanced with sharing, compassionate listening.
Experiential learning, mindful group and contemplative personal work
surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of Ojai.
This retreat is designed for:
Anyone interested in exploring conscious dying and how to ease this journey for the dying.
Including:
Home and Family Caregivers, Hospice Professionals, Healing Arts Professionals,
Volunteers, Friends and Family.
Register Now
Level 1 Early Bird pricing is $750
and will increase to $950 on January 1st.
Please reach out if you will require a payment plan.
*Partial Scholarships are still available*
Your Journey is Guided By
BIRGITTA
KASTENBAUM
Birgitta is a Holistic Life Coach, doTERRA Wellness Advocate, Women’s Community Leader, and a modern medicine woman: merging the sacred with the practical in day to day life. Helping people reconnect the human heart and spirit back to nature is a central thread in her work.
As an End of Life Guide and Doula, Birgitta educates and supports individuals, families, health care providers, and organizations in reimagining death and dying.
The sacred privilege of walking people home has shaped Birgitta’s perspective of life as precious and love as invaluable. This perspective fuels her desire to support others in finding meaning and joy in their life
CHESERAE
SCALA
Cheserae has spent the last 8 years studying the process of mystical death through transpersonal psychology, and learning about how to support and facilitate end of life care. Since her youth, Cheserae found herself drawn to the subtle, the sacred, and the extraordinary.
Inspired with a new vision of what is possible in death and dying, and having forged new alliances with Hospice, community leaders, and colleagues, Cheserae has committed to sharing this work with families, groups, and individuals. She currently works as a death doula, and offers end of life support, bringing the sacred and beauty into the end of life.
Her newest project involves sharing the sacred use of essential oils in tending for the dying, and focuses both on the oils for the dying as well as those for supporting the caregivers.
