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THIS COMING WEEKEND! First Light Ferns Essences Workshop

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:43:08 +1200

The co-creators of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Franchelle Ofsoske-Wyber and Tony Wyber. are teaching the upcoming First Light Ferns Essences workshop in Devonport, Auckland on the 22^nd and 23^rd of June 2013.

To enrol click here: http://www.nzfloweressences.co.nz/store/training-courses.html

These comprehensive in-class training workshops held over two days cover the First Light Fern Life Trauma Essences and give you the opportunity to:

Learn about the 7 fundamental traumas we can experience and how they affect our wellbeing.
Learn how the 7 native fern essences address these traumas and work to cleanse the corresponding layers of the aura these traumas affect.
Learn how to conduct a consultation and practice with class mates. At the end of Unit Two (Sunday) you will make a bottle of essences and take your bottle home with you.

Modules for the workshop:

NZNFE 103 Nos 37- 43 Ferns - Life Trauma (Unit One) to be held on Saturday covers an introduction to the seven native Fern Essences, the aura, its role and purpose, the anatomy of the aura, the energetic integrity of the aura, aura maintenance and aura detoxification.

NZNFE 104 Nos 37 - 43 Ferns - Life Trauma (Unit Two) to be held on Sunday covers the seven fundamental traumas and how they can be addressed with Fern Essences, trauma, the grief cycle and working with fern essences for holistic wellbeing in the 21st century.

Ferns - Life Trauma Workshop on 22 & 23 June 2013 in Auckland to be Taught by the Co-founders of First Light Flower Essences of NZ

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:29:14 +1200

Join us on June 22 & 23, 2013 for the Ferns - Life Trauma workshop to be taught by Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber and Tony Wyber in Devonport, Auckland.

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In both Unit One and Unit Two classes you will learn how to conduct a consultation and practice with class mates. At the end of Unit Two you will make a bottle of essences and take your bottle home with you.

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No 9 Koru - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:46:28 +1200

Are you absent-minded, or unable to pay attention?

… or have difficulty retaining information? If so, you may benefit from working with Koru – The Understanding Essence No 9.

Some keywords for this essence are concentration, enhanced learning capacity and feeling understood. Positive expressions of this personality type are: the ability to translate ideas into reality, move through learning blocks and keep one’s attention focussed on the present.

Koru is the essence to work with when one feels mentally stuck, repeats mistakes, is a poor or slow learner or feels mentally inferior so holds back or mentally withdraws.

Koru the Understanding Essence is the keynote essence or Power Flower for those born June 9th – June 19th. This is the personality type we have chosen to work with in this lifetime and is determined by our date of birth. It has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy Chestnut Bud.

No 8 Matata - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:50:15 +1200

Are you one of those people who has constant mind chatter?

… or who can’t sleep due to a busy mind? If so, you may benefit from working with Matata – The Adaptability Essence No 8.

Some keywords for this essence are mental tranquillity, optimism and open mindedness. Positive expressions of this personality type are: devotion to knowledge, openness to new learning and to allow the answer to come to mind when one needs it.

Matata is the essence to work with when one has distressing unwanted thoughts, worrying thoughts, the inability to ‘think straight’ or if you get bored easily, need variety and are always ‘on the go’.

Matata the Adaptability Essence No 8 is the keynote essence or Power Flower for those born May 30th – June 8th. This is the personality type we have chosen to work with in this lifetime and is determined by our date of birth. It has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy White Chestnut.

No 7 Mountain Parahebe - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:09:12 +1200

Do you have difficulty communicating your inner thoughts and feelings?

… or are you someone who has pain, anger or avoidance relating to communication, the mind or mental matters? If so, you may benefit from working with Mountain Parahebe – The Communication Essence No 7.

Some keywords for this essence are mental calmness, powerful balanced mental activity and focus. Positive expressions of this personality type are: the ability to see new options and to put thoughts, feelings and emotions into words. Mountain Parahebe assists with communication in any role e.g. parent, professional, teacher or coach.

Mountain Parahebe is the essence to work with when one feels one’s back is against the wall, afraid of breaking down under the mental strain, or when one’s head hurts with the intensity of inner pressures.

Mountain Parahebe – The Communication Essence No 7 is the keynote essence or Power Flower for those born May 22nd – May 29th. This is the personality type we have chosen to work with in this lifetime and is determined by our date of birth. It has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy Sweet Chestnut.

No 6 N.Z. Jasmine - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:53:56 +1200

Are you a workaholic that hides tiredness?

… or someone who struggles on despite illness with possibly an exaggerated sense of duty? If so, you may benefit from working with New Zealand Jasmine – The Perseverance Essence No 6, which is the keynote essence for those born May 11th – May 21st.

Some keywords for this essence are trustworthy, resourceful and practical. Positive expressions of this personality type are: endurance, having high standards or ideals with a strong sense of duty. These people are often known as ‘salt of the Earth’ types. They see life as an opportunity to grow and to discover their own capacity.

New Zealand Jasmine is the essence for people who exhibit the negative expression that can overwork to exhaustion, shoulder others’ burdens and who are constantly toiling. They can suffer from depression or fear relating to money, finances, possessions and comfort.

New Zealand Jasmine No 6 has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy Oak.

No 5 Native Passionfruit - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:45:11 +1200

Native Passionfruit – The Abundance Essence No 5 is the keynote essence for those born April 30th – May 10th. Within the range of the 36 First Light Flowers of Transformation Set each one of us has a keynote essence or Power Flower. This is the personality type we have chosen to work with in this lifetime and is determined by our date of birth. Native Passionfruit helps to enhance the positive personality expression of liveliness, vigour, inner vitality and strength to cope with difficulties. This can be termed the ‘good medicine’ you bring to share with the world. It also helps to transform the negative personality expression of procrastination, lethargy, feeling heavy-headed and doubting the ability to cope. Native Passionfruit has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy Hornbeam.

No 4 Marlborough Rock Daisy - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:52:47 +1200

Marlborough Rock Daisy – The Self-Worth Essence No 4 is the keynote essence for those born April 20th – April 29th. Within the range of the 36 First Light Flowers of Transformation Set each one of us has a keynote essence or Power Flower. This is the personality type we have chosen to work with in this lifetime and is determined by our date of birth. Marlborough Rock Daisy helps to enhance the positive personality expression of feeling good about oneself, trusting own instincts, having quiet courage and being naturally at ease with physicality. This can be termed the ‘good medicine’ you bring to share with the world. It also helps to transform the negative personality expression of low self-worth, being apprehensive, anxiety prone and a fear of known things e.g. spiders, crowds, the dark etc. Marlborough Rock Daisy has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy Mimulus.

No 3 Cook Strait Groundsel - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:11:33 +1200

Cook Strait Groundsel – The Confidence Essence No 3 is the keynote essence for those born April 10th – April 19th. Within the range of the 36 First Light Flowers of Transformation Set each one of us has a keynote essence or Power Flower. This is the personality type we have chosen to work with in this lifetime and is determined by our date of birth. Cook Strait Groundsel helps to enhance the positive personality expression of faith in oneself, self-confidence, self-motivation, and being undeterred by challenges. This can be termed the ‘good medicine’ you bring to share with the world. It also helps to transform the negative personality expression of feeling inferior to others, low motivation, easily discouraged and afraid of looking foolish. Cook Strait Groundsel has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy Larch.

No 2 Native Flax - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:06:48 +1300

Native Flax – The Enthusiasm Essence No 2 is the keynote essence for those born March 31st – April 9th. Within the range of the 36 First Light Flowers of Transformation Set each one of us has a keynote essence or Power Flower. This is the personality type we have chosen to work with in this lifetime and is determined by our date of birth. Native Flax helps to enhance the positive personality expression of quick thinking and acting, eagerness, optimism and to stand up for just or honourable causes. This can be termed the ‘good medicine’ you bring to share with the world. It also helps to transform the negative personality expression of overreacting, being headstrong, impatient and becoming easily stressed. Native Flax has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy Impatiens.

No 1 Pohutukawa - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:09:48 +1300

Pohutukawa – The Initiative Essence No 1 is the keynote essence for those born March 21st – 30th. Within the range of the 36 First Light Flowers of Transformation Set each one of us has a keynote essence or Power Flower. This is the personality type we have chosen to work with in this lifetime and is determined by our date of birth. Pohutukawa helps to enhance the positive personality expression of self-awareness, having a clear sense of identity and the ability to demonstrate one’s power and will with ease. This can be termed the ‘good medicine’ you bring to share with the world. It also helps to transform the negative personality expression of being weak-willed, timid, over-eager to please and being easily influenced. Pohutukawa has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy Centaury.

No. 36 Native Linen Flax - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:11:05 +1300

Within the range of the 36 First Light Flowers of Transformation Set each one of us has a keynote essence or Power Flower. This is the personality type we have chosen to work with in this lifetime and is determined by our date of birth. Native Linen Flax - The Saint Essence No 36 is the keynote essence for those born March 11th – 19th. Native Linen Flax helps to enhance the positive personality expression of living one’s ideals and dreams, inner spiritual motivation and persistence, kindness and service. This can be termed the ‘good medicine’ you bring to share with the world. It also helps to transform the negative personality expression of being easily discouraged, no desire for change, feeling shut off from the physical world and being the victim. Native Linen Flax has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy Wild Rose.

No.35 Creeping Pratia - Flower Collection No's 1-36

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:07:22 +1300

Within the range of the 36 First Light Flowers of Transformation Set each one of us has a keynote essence or Power Flower. This is the personality type we have chosen to work with in this lifetime and is determined by our date of birth. Creeping Pratia - The Empathy Essence No 35 is the keynote essence for those born March 1st – 10th. Creeping Pratia helps to enhance the positive personality expression of empathy, clairvoyance, the inner poet and the ability to say ‘no’. This can be termed the ‘good medicine’ you bring to share with the world. It also helps to transform the negative personality expression of seeking attention, being self-obsessed, a poor listener and being over-impressionable. Creeping Pratia has an energetic correlation to the English flower remedy Heather.

Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber and Tony Wyber at the New Spirit Festival

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:51:32 +1300

The New Spirit Festival is on the weekend of February 23th-24th, 2013. It will be held at The Trusts Arena, 65-67 Central Park Drive, Henderson, Auckland.

Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber and Tony Wyber will give presentations on Sunday, February 24th, 2013.

Magical Tools for Beyond 2012 - 10.00am to 10.45am in Halima Room

As we move into 2013 we can utilise magical energies that have seemed elusive. Join Anthony Wyber who will guide us through the difference in solar, lunar and stellar energies and instruct us on the best use of each on our spiritual journey.

The Magic of the Maori Tohunga - 1.00pm to 1.45pm in A List Room

Join Medicine Woman Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber who will take you on a magical journey into the world of the magic of the ancient tohunga. You will be guided into the fascinating world of the Kura Huna the mystery school of the Maori and learn about the magical tools of the ancient people of Aotearoa.

See you there!

Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber at The Voices of Sacred Earth Conference

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:35:23 +1300

The first Voices of Sacred Earth Conference and Festival is on the weekend of February 9th-10th, 2013. It will be held at Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre at 14 Mills Lane, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand.

Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber will give two presentations entitled The Sacred Plant Medicine of Aotearoa and The way of the Medicine Woman.

The Sacred Plant Medicine of Aotearoa - 9.00am - 10.30am on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at the Lotus Room

Join this workshop on earth medicine, shamanism and native plants. Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber described as a learner/teacher tohuna, matakite and matatuhi by Dr. Rangimarie Turuki Ariki Rose Pere C.B.E C.M, Franchelle is a master shamaness who been fully initiated into the Kura Huna the mystery school of the Maori. Franchelle will reveal the remarkable healing power concealed in ancient forests of Aotearoa. She will also explain the key fundamental and vital role of plants in healing and shamanism and demonstrate how to work holistically and shamanically with native plants in the 21st century for a healing outcome. Participants will work with hinengaro whole brain processes and make up their own specially formulated New Zealand native plant remedy to take home. Cost $10.00 for materials.

The Way of the Medicine Woman - 9.00am - 10.30am on Sunday, February 10th, 2013 at the Lotus Room

Join Medicine Woman Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber who will take you on a fascinating journey into the world of a master shamaness and the indigenous earth magic of the ancient priestesses. You will be introduced into the fascinating world of the Kura Huna the mystery school of the Maori and learn about timeless magical tools. You will discover nga taonga o te ngahere, treasures of the forest, work with divinatory processes, discover universal traditional sacred rites of passage and experience how the old ways restored and recontextualised can enable you to acquire the abilities and healing powers of the ancients.

Join us on the weekend of February 9th-10th, 2013 at Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre.

Become a Flower Essence Professional in 2013

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:44:33 +1300

Have you thought about becoming a Flower Essence Professional?

Courses NZNFE 101-110 are available to you by correspondence and in class, allowing you to study for your Certificate or Diploma at your own pace and in your own time. Courses NZNFE 111 Healers Collection and NZNFE 112 Shamanic Collection are taught in class only.

In class courses are run at different times throughout the year in New Zealand and internationally.

Correspondence courses are available by pdf download or by post. You will be allocated a tutor on your enrolment who is available to assist you with all course material.

The full Certificate of New Zealand Native Flower Essence Therapy (Cert. NZNFE) requires you to successfully complete all ten study units of NZNFE 101 – 110. Each collection comprises two study units and represents the first five Collections - the Flowers, the Ferns, the Trees, the Seeds and the Plants.

CERTIFICATE OF NEW ZEALAND NATIVE FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY- STUDY UNITS

NZNFE 101/2 Nos 1-36 Flowers of Transformation
NZNFE 103/4 Nos 37-43 Ferns – Life Trauma
NZNFE 105/6 Nos 44-50 Trees – Personal Power
NZNFE 107/8 Nos 51-62 Seeds – New Beginnings
NZNFE 109/10 Nos 63-84 Plants – Life Enhancement

The Diploma of New Zealand Native Flower Essence Therapy (Dip. NZNFE) requires you to successfully complete all twelve study units NZNFE 101 - NZNFE 112. In addition to the flower and plant Collections included in the full Certificate, are the Healers and Shamanic Collections NZNFE 111 and NZNFE 112. There are 12 study units in total.

DIPLOMA OF NEW ZEALAND NATIVE FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY - STUDY UNITS

NZNFE 101/2 Nos 1-36 Flowers of Transformation
NZNFE 103/4 Nos 37-43 Ferns – Life Trauma
NZNFE 105/6 Nos 44-50 Trees – Personal Power
NZNFE 107/8 Nos 51-62 Seeds – New Beginnings
NZNFE 109/10 Nos 63-84 Plants – Life Enhancement
NZNFE 111 Nos 85-96 The Healers Collection
NZNFE 112 Nos 97-120 The Shamanic Collection

Plan your next year early and become a Flower Essence Professional in 2013.

Announcing Winners of the Medicine Woman site launch celebration

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:35:45 +1300

The moment has arrived… The winner of the magical Good Luck Spell is Kim Knight.

Congratulations Kim!

The moment has arrived…. The winner of the magical Talisman Power of Potion is Monique Thomas.

Congratulations Monique!

If you were not the winner in this prize draw, stay in touch.

Visit our Medicine Woman website often or Like the Medicine Woman Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber Facebook page or sign-up to the Medicine Woman Newsletter.

We have a new competitions starting soon...

CELEBRATE WITH US AND BE IN TO WIN

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:37:18 +1300

The long anticipated sacred plant magic of Aotearoa has returned! Welcome to the new Medicine Woman website. A new chapter has begun. There is so much to discover. We invite you to enter to the sacred Mysteries and bring real Magic Back into Your Life!

THE POWER OF YOUR NAME

Sign up to our Medicine Woman Newsletter by 29 November 2012 and win one of our new personalised magical products, a personalised Talisman of Power Potion.

Give us your name and email and we give you your personalised Talisman of Power Potion - based on your name spelt out in flowers.

Subscribe to our new Medicine Woman Newsletter and be one of the first to experience the magic by winning one of our new Plant Potions.

The lucky Winner will be announced on 2 December 2012 by email and on Facebook.

Celebrate with us by being part of this magical community.

Enter into the sacred mysteries and Bring Real Magic Back into Your Life!

Visit www.medicine-woman.com.

Plants - Life Enhancement Workshop on 27 & 28 October 2012 in Auckland to be Taught by the Co-founders of First Light Flower Essences of NZ

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:19:40 +1200

Join us on 27 & 28 October 2012 for the Plants - Life Enhancement workshop to be taught by Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber and Tony Wyber in Auckland (Devonia Hall, 61 Victoria Road, Devonport).

Unit One to be held on Saturday covers an introduction to the twenty-two native Plant Collection Essences, the remedial power of native plants, the plant essence magic and how to establish your current year essence and life path essence.

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Unit Two, held on Sunday covers information on working holistically with plant essences in the 21st century, the tarot and Plant CollectionEssences, the angelic realm and its role in restoring wellbeing and twenty-two keys to soul growth and development. In both classes you will learn how to conduct a consultation and practise with class mates. You will make a bottle of essences to take home with you.

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See you there.

Medicine Woman Healers and Shamanic Residential Retreat Training and Annual Gathering - 16 - 22 November 2012

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:55:28 +1200

Join us at the next Medicine Woman Healers and Shamanic Residential Retreat Training and Annual Gathering with Franchelle Ofsoske-Wyber on 16 - 22 November 2012 at Tauhara Centre, Taupo, New Zealand.

You can choose to participate in the following workshops:

Medicine Woman Healers Two-Day Residential Workshop (Prerequisite - None)
Medicine Woman Shamanic Three-Day Residential Workshop (Prerequisite - Healers Two-Day Residential Workshop)
Medicine Woman One-Day-Gathering (Prerequisite - None)

All of the workshops can be done individually and courses are suitable for both men and women.

Try our Sweat lodge during the retreat. A sweat is a 'giveaway' of ourselves. In the Sweat lodge (Inipi) we purify body, mind, spirit and send out prayers on behalf of all that is. Rahaman, who has had over 35 years of experience, will be conducting the lodges. There is a cash-only koha (suggested amount $30). If you would like to attend one of the 4 planned sweat lodges, please email to Julia Hamblyn at study@medicinewoman.co.nz to register a place.

For more details please click here.

See you there.