SAT · 09.18.10 · 3-6pm
Fall Equinox Gender Council and Shamanic Acupuncture

In honor of the Fall Equinox and toward a better understanding of relationships between the masculine and the feminine - Project Butterfly, Eric Baumgartner of Urban Remedy and Andrea Brown of The Ojai Foundation will be hosting a Shamanic Acupuncture Dream Journey and Gender Council.

As we approach the change of seasons, the moment when the dark and light, the masculine and the feminine, are in perfect balance, we are blessed with a moment to reflect, to align, to deepen, and to come into right relationship.

The gathering will begin by diving into our own hearts, by way of a Shamanic Acupuncture Dream Journey led by Eric B., to get to the core of what it is we are here to speak, to share, to shine, to hold.

From this place we will then step into a Gender Council facilitated by Eric Baumgartner and Andrea Brown. This Council is dedicated to the ongoing dance of the masculine and feminine energies in our lives.

The four intentions of Council are ::

* To speak from your heart
* To listen from your heart
* To be lean in your expression
* To be spontaneous


Eric Baumgartner L.Ac. is a Master of Acupuncture and East/West Herbalism , and a Medicine Man trained extensively in the healing traditions of the Americas, Aztec, Cherokee, Toltec, Maya, Inka... He is a global authority in plant medicines and helped design the First Full Spectrum Green Farmacy in Venice. He is also the Founder and Director of Urban Remedy, a Community Acupuncture and Wellness Center dedicated to bringing these indigenous medicine traditions to heal the Urban community.


Andrea Brown Conde, M.A., Certified as an Ojai Foundation council trainer, she has trained, mentored, and facilitated councils in English and Spanish for women, nonprofits, parents, and in private, as well as, public schools, both locally and internationally. Currently, she is coordinating urban school programs with over 800 students sitting in circles. Andrea is deeply grateful for those who came before her and for those who are to come.

Art Installation ::


A photographic Art Installation by Peter Youngblood Hills aka GLDNFSH entitled "Love Letter to Eve"

Tuition ::
$25 prepay or $30 at the door

Registration ::



Date & Time ::
Saturday, 18 Sep 2010
3:00-6:00pm

Food ::
D-licious light snacks and drinks will be provided

What to Bring ::
Recyclable water bottle
Meditation pillow and blanket
Wear comfortable clothing

Location ::
Project Butterfly
821 Traction Ave - Unit #108
Los Angeles, CA 90013