Every system of medicine since the beginning of time has been based on some organization of the elements of life that all of us and the world we live in are woven of. Naturopathy I in the School of Natural Medicine in Boulder, Colorado explores reconnection and deep exploration and experience of earth, water, fire, air and ether - a celebration of life, health and consciousness as the foundation of the study of Naturopathy.
ROSIE: “The Air Heart Element is amazing. Everything in my being came together and unified as one light force of pure goodness. I feel comfortable, safe, loved, loving, relaxed, connected, powerful, beautiful, whole. This is the first time I have ever truly meditated. My hands exert heat, my movements are effortless, everything is unified into oneness, there are no material things, no time, no space, no emptiness, no confusion for the first time. My body neither begins or ends and I realize the places my mind can lead me are endless. It gives me hope that I am in the right place doing the right thing. My hands move through beautiful positive energy, sensitive and light, and I feel like light. There is no where the body starts and ends because everything just feels like everything. My mind is clear and I know I am going to be ok. My body becomes drenched with light and energy and feels at peace. My mind is at peace, diving into stillness, dissolving my separateness of skin.
I came to Naturopathy very confused and scattered, knowing one thing - that I wanted to learn. I have so so so much work to do and so much information to learn and practice before I can fully comprehend all we talked about, but somehow lots of the things you tell us, Farida, I feel as if I am being reminded of them, like I already knew them. I learned the huge importance of the art of balancing emotions, and the toll that having too much or too little of one energy can do to the physical body. It is amazing how the organs, elements of nature and the chakras are constantly working together manifesting souls. Walking into your home feels true and right so I must go with my instinct and keep coming back to eventually reach my full potential. This is the beginning of my journey. Thank you beautiful Farida.”
DAKOTA: “ This was by far my favorite class. I love learning about the chakras and all the elements of the world but I really loved the emotional break through I had as I let go of so much I have been building up and holding on to. It was hard but I feel so new and cleansed. I would tell everybody in the world to take this particular class. I feel that making this type of real connection is important and a main puzzle piece to loving yourself and finding true happiness.”
JENNA: The dances provided an opportunity for me to reconnect with all aspects of myself, as it was a way to revisit the elements and explore them in a different light. My dearest water nurtures me, filling me up and air brilliantly helped me to expand my heart. The element dances brought me back to a place of knowing and truth, full of remembrance and humility. I was able to release stories from the past, from body and mind. I will always remember that I am truly of the elements in all their power and beauty. When in need, I will call on their strength and grace. I hold such gratitude for being part of a world so diverse. Each of the elements offer their unique gifts and we can all learn from them about what it means to be truly alive, to walk this earth as a true expression of the amazing energy that we are. Thank you so much.”
NATALIA: “I loved everything about Naturopathy. Each dance was so unique and satisfying. At first it was a little hard getting into it, but once the resistance was gone, I could just keep going and going, and then when we laid down afterward, the feeling was so amazing as you could feel the body pulsing, vibrating and the energy moving around, almost as if there were no boundaries. It felt like we were one with all that is. I was left with such a peaceful, blissful feelings. I can’t wait t try it at home. Thank you so much for such an amazing experience, Farida. you are such a wonderful teacher. I will cherish you always.”
LARA: Something happen to me in Naturopathy I – I can feel it in my bones and I can hear it in my voice. I am witnessing the shift express itself through my words. I am more fully embodied in my personal power. I have let go significantly of old fears, restraints, and unnecessary cautions, and am now lighter, and free to soar into the boundless depths of this lifetime. As my wings unfold, I feel more grounded. Centered. Here in this earthly world in which I must simplify and select the path I want to pave; here to speak my voice, to sing my song, and let the whole world know my presence. Free to scream or sing in public; free to offer my gifts in an approachable and professional manner. Free to not only know my truth but to share it with the world. Presence and peace have replaced the self-consciousness and uncertainty in my bones, and where there was once a smoldering anger burning my insides to ash now reigns a brilliant flame of passionate affirmations --"Hey, Universe! I am Lara Kathryn Cladny, and I am here, and it is time for you to see and hear me, time for you to accept and acknowledge my place in this world." A dancing, opalescent fire of personal power, manifesting into the world through my strong voice, now open and relaxed enough to burst through my mouth as simple and direct conversations in which the world can clearly understand and relate to my truth and my work on this earth. And for this blossoming open, I could not be more grateful. Thank you, Farida, for not only your illuminating teachings but more importantly for the SAFE and sacred space that you provide.”
