THE SPIRAL FLOW
What was/is it ?
The Spiral Flow was co-designed and created with my ÍANDA team (now MER) to serve as the signature program, the backdrop/guiding element in ÍANDA's Wellness Retreats for Women.
The Spiral has been found symbolizing the Goddess and the ocean, natural flow and beauty, for as long as we know. The spiral form is found everywhere in nature, and has such beautiful and harmonious rhythm to its construction. We have all heard of the Golden Mean in this context.
We found deep connection with the primal and feminine spiral when we were creating, designing and constructing our program. Our objective was to channel and create something substantial to look to for guidance during our Wellness Retreats for Women. As the retreats offer the experience of much free flow and creative expression, with activities including walks outdoors, nature connection, ceremonies, meditation, art making and free movement dancing, we saw fit to provide a backdrop for the retreats. A path to hold in one's heart, similar to that of the sacred labyrinth, because for many the retreats can become a potent journey of self-discovery.
When creating the Spiral flow program we drew on ancient wisdom and the specific healing and trans-formative vibration of the spiral form, combined with our own understanding and knowledge of integrated personal growth and skills and experience with creative expression.
The wisdom of the Spiral is very potent, thus it can be very healing during a Spiral Flow experience, to personally ask for its guidance, explore it's layers and depths for you uniquely. We are always asked to connect to sacred symbols and forms using our own intuition, so we can work with it, and connect to its wisdom not only in a group, but also as individuals.
Whilst journeying inward, towards the core of the Spiral, the flow takes us through 2 distinct levels, Cleansing and Creating. At the 3rd level we find ourselves in the center, Connecting. The journey outwards is the 4th level, where we are in the act of Giving/Communicating.
The Spiral Flow gives natural feeling of continuity as each level prepares us for the next one and brings us closer to our personal core. To delve deeper into the flow of the Spiral, it is wise to remember that there are always little spirals found within the big ones, and each phase, or level holds the vibration of it's mother spiral in its entirety. Furthermore, that whether the spiral is spiraling clockwise or anti-clockwise, depends on one's own perception of it.
Level 1: Cleansing
An opportunity to release inbuilt restraints, negative thoughts and stress that affect the person’s daily life. Healthy and nutritious food is offered to help with the cleansing process and to increase the body’s energy level.
Level 2: Creating
Creative expression is a way to show true emotions and gives the person freedom and inspiration to express the inner being. The creative force unleashes the person’s power and potential.
Level 3: Connecting
Stillness after chaos. The person finds inner peace when a connection to one’s self is established. A sense of gratitude and security surfaces, where the person feels safe to express genuine feelings. The person is encouraged to envision personal goals for the future.
Level 4: Giving
After experiencing the flow of the spiral and reaching the core, the natural rhythm is to flow out again. The person, filled with new strength and deeper connection is ready to give back and share with the group.
ÍANDA is currently going through transition phase (March 2013) If you are curious and have any questions about the Spiral Flow please just contact me using my personal e-mail address: helgasoley@gmail.com
