DAY OF THE DEAD, Oaxaca, Mexico: A Celebration of Life! Oct 30th – Nov 7th, 2010

Of all the grand colonial cities in Mexico, Oaxaca is certainly the shining jewel. On this amazing week long journey, we’ll celebrate one of the most beloved Mexican holidays – The Day of the Dead – in Mexico’s most beautiful culinary and artisan center. Here we will practice the old shamanistic technique of Dreaming in the Toltec tradition, using the energies here to stir the flow of creative juices within us!

: Day of the Dead

: Hotel Casa del Sotano

: El Día de los Muertos

: Oaxaca

: Oaxaca

: Oaxaca

: Cuilapan de Guerrero

Artists of the Spirit

It’s commonly thought that the greatest fear humans experience is that of death. The way that Mexico embraces both life and death reminds us of the truth: the biggest fear humans possess is the fear of living life boldly and audaciously, free of judgment and pain. During our week together we’ll learn how to enjoy life as it is – to cultivate our joy and vitality and explore our manifestation as true “Artists of the Spirit.”

Indeed, becoming a supreme artist of the spirit involves creating from the heart, not from a mind filled with fear-based beliefs about what we can and cannot do. Here we learn how to connect with the feeling of joy deep in our souls and to use that feeling to guide us in our lives. Fun and sacred ceremony are the order of the day on this journey! By the end of this spiritual journey with Sheri Rosenthal and HeatherAsh you’ll have the tools to re-create your reality and to face your greatest fear – expressing your life with integrity, honesty, fearlessness and joy.

El Día de los Muertos

We are truly blessed to have lodging in Oaxaca for the very special holiday of The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos or All Souls’ Day). The city buzzes with energy as family and friends together to pray for and remember those beloved friends and family members who have passed away. For the Mexicans this is a time of great celebration and joy. Day of the Dead occurs on the 2nd of November in connection with the Catholic holiday of All Saints’ Day (Nov 1st) and All Souls’ Day (Nov 2nd). On Day of the Dead, families build private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, along with a festive visit to their graves!

Build your Altar

This week we’ll have the opportunity to join a local family and celebrate in the Xoxocotlan graveyard and create your own altar to those you love (or even an old version of yourself, a relationship that has ended, or to someone you would like to forgive). For many people on our journeys, the process of building their altar is a profound, deeply moving experience. And – we’ll also visit the powerful ruins of Monte Alban and much, much more! Just so you know, many of the powerful Zapotec and Mixtec places were build over by the Spanish who were attempting to eliminate their old traditions. But these places still remain places of power, you can just feel the energy in these beautiful old churches and sacred sites!

Want to join us?

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