I’m happy to announce that starting in March, we are returning to in-person and zoom workshops and private sessions.

Please sign up for my newsletter to stay updated about all offerings.

Sessions: In-person or by phone, Skype and Zoom.

$100 for a one hour Reading –  Skype, Zoom, or phone
$100 for a Soul Retrieval, Extraction, or Shamanic Healing Session including Energetic Cord-Cutting
$100 for a Spirit Detachment Session – Skype, Zoom or remote
$100 for a Private Hypnosis or Past Life Regression Session – Zoom
Gift certificates available in any denomination.

Payment Options:
PayPal: Use jsgermaine@aol.com or The Sacred Journey
Venmo: Use Joyce St. Germaine, then 3848 for new contacts if asked.
Check: Make payable to The Sacred Journey and mail to:
Joyce St. Germaine, 29 Davis Road, Burlington, CT 06013.

Thank you!

A New Horse Medicine Healing Retreat
Sunday, April 24, 2022
9 AM-4 PM
(rain date TBD)

at Wake Robin Farm
50 Town Line Road,
Burlington, CT

with Joyce St. Germaine,
Stacey vonRichthofen,
and Cindy Trifone

JOIN US TO EXPERIENCE:

• The Importance of Community and Intention Setting
• The Peace & Beauty of a Farm and its Animals
• Learning by Careful Observation and Hands-On Activities
• Enhanced Communication Skills and Applications
• An Understanding of Internal vs. External Power
• Present Moment Awareness
• Shamanic Journeying to Connect with Horse Medicine
• Cross-Cultural Shamanic Practices
• Energy Medicine Techniques
• Unique Healing Energies 
• Connecting to the Wisdom of Horses and our New Donkeys 

Joyce St. Germaine will integrate shamanism and energy medicine techniques as we explore the extraordinary gifts of horse medicine. Stacey vonRichthofen and Cindy Trifone will support and guide actual hands-on, experiential activities with the horses on the farm. No horse or shamanism experience is necessary. We will not be riding, but we will be physically interacting with the horses. Please dress comfortably. Long pants are recommended as are hat, sunscreen, and bug spray. Sturdy shoes or boots are a must, no open toes.  Bring your journal and non-breakable, refillable water bottle and/or mug.

Written safety instructions will be shared upon registration and there will be thorough, on-site demonstrations at the farm.

Welcome to the adorable Dora and Diego, the new donkeys! Cuteness overload!!!

Meet your facilitators:

Joyce St. Germaine, M.S. Ed., CHt., RYT-200, is a teacher, artist, spiritual counselor, Certified Hypnotherapist & Past Life Regressionist, Certified Cross-Cultural Shamanic & Shapeshifting Practitioner, Registered Yoga Teacher, and International Retreat Leader. She combines over 40 years of experience as a teacher and spiritual explorer to develop unique workshops and experiences for open-hearted students of all ages. Joyce is owner of The Sacred Journey Center for Spiritual Studies in Burlington, CT. She may be reached at jsgermaine@aol.com.

Stacey vonRichthofen, a Reiki practitioner and Certified Family Constellation Life Coach, has owned and operated Wake Robin Farm, a small equine facility, for over 20 years and has been involved with horses since she was a child. Wake Robin Farm has been home to all sorts of farm animal rescues through the years, and today the horses live with chickens, ducks, cats, and a dog.  The animals on Wake Robin Farm have been a great source of joy and comfort, and the farm a place of wonderful serenity.  Stacey welcomes you to the farm so you may experience this too. She may be reached at (860)712-1508 or evonrich12@gmail.com.

Cindy Trifone MA, LPC, ESMHL is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has over 15 years of experience specializing in animal and equine assisted therapy. She has created programs for adults, and children of various ages and is a Reiki Master Teacher. She is passionate about sharing the healing benefits gained when interacting with nature and animals. Cindy’s goal is to help you experience the incredible insight, blessings and healing that being around the horses can provide. She may be reached at www.trifonetherapy.com.

$150

Includes a delicious lunch (gluten-free and vegetarian options available), coffee, tea, water,
and snacks.

Retreat size is limited; register ASAP!
Call Joyce (860)675-9706 (land line)
to reserve your spot. Reservations will be taken in the exact order they were received. If you leave a phone message, your spot WILL be reserved in that order unless we are already filled. I will reply ASAP to confirm.

Prepayment required.
Check, Venmo, or PayPal accepted.

Join us for an unforgettable day!

FREE CHILDREN’S CIRCLE!

Saturday, April 30, 20222:00-3:15 PM

at The Sacred Journey,
29 Davis Road, Burlington, CT 06013

(860) 675-9706
jsgermaine@aol.com

(Please Note: Our Driveway is on Duane Lane)

Now is the time when the earth is awakening. Flowers are beginning to rise from the ground, tiny red buds are popping out on the trees, the animals are preparing their homes for the new season; so much is changing. We are changing, too! Let’s create a circle of kindness, exploration, and creativity and bring positive change into the world!

We will discuss the importance of being good caretakers of the earth by re-purposing materials as we make windchimes from plastic contact lens containers, permanent markers, and yarn. I’ll demonstrate the shamanic practice of asking the wind to carry our wishes out into the world through sound. Every child will make one to take home. or you may create one as a family.

Brielle, age 4, made this one!

The circle will be led by an award-winning art teacher and shamanic practitioner with over 40 years of experience. All materials will be provided but if you wear contact lens which come in the type of containers shown in the photo, kindly save them and bring them to our event. (They are somewhat rounded and have a hole in each one.) This is suitable for (approximately) ages 4 and up. An adult must stay with the children to assist. We will be outdoors, weather permitting, by a relaxing waterfall. Rain will bring us indoors. Consider bringing a blanket for your family to sit on. There are chairs available as well.
It has been quite a while since we have held a children’s circle here and we hope to host more. We are excited to to have you join us! 

Group size is limited so PLEASE register early! 

There is no charge for this event but we will gratefully accept donations which will be given to a non-profit group, such as hawkwing, Save the Children, CT Humane Society, and International Humane Society, etc.  

Kindly RSVP if you plan to attend and include your children’s names and ages. Thanks!
Preregistration is required.

www.thesacredjourney.biz
jsgermaine@aol.com or (860)675-9706

—– MONTHLY STUDY GROUPS —–

Psychic/Spiritual Development

Monthly Study Group

In-Person and Zoom

Second Wednesday of Every Month

6:30-8:30 PM

For most classes, you will need your journal or notebook and (optional) pendulum and clear quartz crystal. To increase your receptivity, it is advisable to eat a light dinner before class rather than a dense, heavy meal.

In this study group, you will be introduced to new topics and review previous topics. Our goal is to grow, explore, experiment, unfold, and blossom, both individually and as a group. Everyone has wonderful gifts, ready to be developed, to contribute to the well being of all. In order to be of service to others, professionally or personally, we must practice self-care. Let this be something you do just for YOU!
There is a very strong connection between spiritual growth and psychic development. Every session starts with a positive, light-filling exercise and includes topics such as spirit guides, palmistry, oracle cards, pendulums, energy healing, etc..Reclaim your intuitive gifts, assist others and live life more joyfully.

Please have a journal or notebook, pendulum or something similar, and a clear quartz crystal in you have one. We often use Soul Cards, Decks 1 & 2 by Deborah Koff-Chapin. (Amazon offers them at a reduced price.) It is not necessary to have them unless you wish to practice on your own.

It is helpful to gradually create a sacred bag or box to keep and carry your crystal, pendulum, journal, special personal object, and small cloth or mat. If you are attending in-person, please show your earth love by bringing a refillable water bottle for the water dispenser and/or mug for our complementary teas. There will be paper cups available as well.

GOOD TO KNOW: Seating choices are folding chairs or back-jacks. We will sometimes meet outside around the fire pit and waterfall. Bring a jacket or sweater or wrap if desired. The only step is the short one at the sliding glass door. The restroom is also on the ground floor. Please park in the driveway is you have difficulty walking. If you’re able to walk down our driveway, kindly park on the street.  Our very friendly dog, Luna, may join us from time to time.

6:30- 8:30 PM

This group meets on the second Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted. 

REGISTRATION

In-Person and Zoom. Class fee of $25 ($20 for elders over 65, veterans, and full time students) For in-person attendance, please call or email to reserve your spot. There is no limit for zoom attendance.

If paying for class during these difficult times is a hardship, you are still welcome to join us. Please email me regarding your wish to attend.

SHAMANIC STUDIES

Monthly Study Group

In-Person and Zoom

Third Wednesday of Every Month

6:30-8:30 PM

Shamanism is the oldest known spiritual practice, dating back 60,000 to 100,000 years. It is practiced in all cultures, where shamans are sometimes known as medicine men or women. Based on the belief that the world is which we exist is merely an illusion, shamans strive to access the non-ordinary reality, divided into the Upper World, Lower World and Middle World. Access is gained via the shamanic journey, usually under the influence of drums, rattles or other instruments. These instruments are generally percussion instruments used to create sonics that vibrate at four beats per second. This beat guides the journey into theta brainwave activity, known to stimulate creative and spiritual experiences. These experiences foster deep, sacred connections and relationships with “All That Is”.

In this monthly study group, you will develop an understanding of cross-cultural shamanism and become adept at journeying as you work with animal and spirit helpers, and ancestral spirits as well as elemental energies. Usually, a journey begins with a sacred smudging ceremony to honor the elements of earth, air, fire, and water. In addition, smudging is a personal and group declaration that each person has come to the ceremony in a good and kind way, with an open heart, and with respect for the teachings. Then the spirits of the seven directions are welcomed and invited to share their teachings and influences. These seven directions are the North, East, South, West, Above, Below, and Within.

Teachings from various shamanic traditions will be explored and traditional and non-traditional approaches will be introduced. Native American, Australian, Ancient Egyptian, Tibetan, Mayan, and Central and South American shamanic teachings and practices will be explored. These study group is appropriate for any level of experience. All dedicated and compassionate people who wish to initiate positive change in the world are welcome. It should be clearly understood that shamanism is not a religion but rather an all inclusive spiritual practice. You will also participate in various shamanic ceremonies, often around our fire pit and waterfall. Sometimes, when there are specific needs, we offer group healing energies to beings and places struggling with natural or man-made disasters around the world. We will focus on healing and restoring balance to self, community, and the planet. As we work together to create and utilize community energy, you will learn group and individual healing techniques.

Please bring a notebook, eye covering, drum or rattle if you have one, a feather, and a fist sized rock. (There are many drums and rattles for sharing.) $25 ($ 20 for elders over 65, veterans and full time students)
You must preregister to reserve your space if you will be attending for the first time.

6:30- 8:30 PM

This group meets on the third Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted.

REGISTRATION

In-Person and Zoom. Class fee of $25 ($20 for elders over 65, veterans, and full time students) For in-person attendance, please call or email to reserve your spot. There is no limit for zoom attendance.

If paying for class during these difficult times is a hardship, you are still welcome to join us. Please email me regarding your wish to attend.

“NOURISHING THE WISE WOMAN WARRIOR”

Virtual Shamanism & Qigong Classes
with Joyce St. Germaine & Marie Lavendier
Watch for Upcoming Dates!

Join for one class or all!

Our recent autumnal “Strengthening the Wise Woman Warrior” mini-retreats were so well received and powerful, Marie and I were asked to offer more Shamanism and Qigong fusion activities to guide you into the winter season.  We are delighted to offer four weekly, one-hour virtual classes with Be Yoga in Avon. You may join us via Zoom from anywhere and take one class or more. It’s up to you! We will vary the exercises, activities, ceremonies and journeys for each class. 

Women are deeply connected deeply connected to the earth, embodying each of her beautiful seasons. As winter approaches, there are practices which can strengthen us, physically, emotionally, energetically, and spiritually. This fusion of shamanic and qigong experiences designed to nourish us through winter’s challenges, combine qigong, movement, shamanic ceremony and journeying. No prior experience is needed. 

Co-Teaching with Marie Lavendier, M.S., is a Certified Qigong Instructor in the Healing Tao, Certified Journey Dance Instructor, Certified Shake Your Soul Instructor, and Certified Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner. She is also an educator and published writer. She offers classes from her studio— The Studio at 143 Main in Farmington —https://www.facebook.com/lavendier/—and at other locations. She is a co-producer of Dance Temple Hartford, a Conscious dance event with live music. Marie believes that combining movement with Qigong promotes maximum energy flow in the body for health and well-being. marielavendier@gmail.com or 860-416-8967.

To register: please visit www.beyogainavon.com