Holistic Regeneration’s
Introduction to Permaculture Design, Deep Ecology & Ecovillage Living. March 14th – 28th
This workshop run by Holistic Regeneration will cover the fundamentals of Permaculture Design, Deep Ecology & Eco-village Living using interactive participatory action learning. Based on the belief that every body has the truth inside of them.
Permaculture Design Our aim is for participants to leave inspired, empowered & confident. Our days will kick off with theory sessions, gaining knowledge using participatory & fun methods. Sessions will cover: Ethics & principles, Social Permaculture, Design methodologies, Sustainable building, Soil, Veg production / Garden design & Food forests.
Eco-village Living As a group of trainers & participants we will become a community for the duration of the workshop. Our collective will explore ways of developing & strengthening community relations, developing communication skills, trust building, inspiration sharing & deep listening. Together we will identify invisible & soft structures that are the foundations of harmony in a community context. We will investigate how Permaculture principles & other tools can potentially be employed to create balance & joy that is accessible to all. We offer a rounded experience that integrates the four key elements of Eco-village design: World-view, Social, Ecological & Economics.
Deep Ecology There will be a series of sessions designed to heal & connect with our inner self & nature, inspired by eco-spirituality & the work of Joanna Macy. These sessions are powerful & provocative. Aimed at shifting the paradigm & helping participants to embody the ethics of Permaculture on a deeper level. We will experience a reconnection with nature as a way to find balance & thrive in our lifes. We will explore how to transition into an empowered holistic viewpoint enabling us to be of the most benefit to all living beings.
Earthen building / Organic gardening During the workshop you will be introduced to different styles of natural building. We will have hands on time employing tried & tested methods. There will be plenty of opportunity for creativity & play. Participants will leave motivated & with a taste of the earthen building experience. We will discover some of the secrets behind designing awesome, functional, aesthetic & productive gardens. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a range of garden related activities such as: making potting mixes, direct seeding & transplants.
Structure Of The Day During this two-week workshop, we will enjoy a healthy & balanced diet. After time for yoga or meditation we will start with a wholesome breakfast. There will be a mid morning break for refreshments. Lunch will be prepared for us & be served just after noon. There will be a slot for rest after lunch followed by an afternoon session. After dinner, the evenings will be opportunity’s for us to socialize, watch documentaries & enjoy skill share sessions.
Participatory interactive teaching methods are designed to empower through a supportive learning environment, experiential learning & reflection. We will be working with emerging design, based on feed-back, observing & responding to the needs & energy of the group. Holding space for deep learning & the joy of the community. We will be creatively adapting to change but all the key learnings will be covered. This two week workshop is designed to develop the Hands – developing practical land based skills. Heart – cultivating compassion, developing our inner selfs & non-violence. Head – theory sessions, participatory action learning, observation development, discussions, documentaries, role play & games.
Location: Heal The Soil CSA – India Sapney Farm, Kottakarai Village, Near Auroville, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Date: March 14th till 28th 2013
Fees: $540 USD Includes Accommodation, Food and Course fees (Special discount for NGOs & Community Project Leaders) If you book for both, Deep Ecology & PiP, you get 10% discount on the total
