This page is full of events, practitioners, podcasts, artwork, etc…. etc… relating to dreams. It serves as an archive for all of the amazing dream related things we’re able to find and put on our monthly newsletters. Please feel free to submit anything dream related for our newsletter and archive here to elisemoltz@gmail.com
COURSE
“‘Art of Dreaming’ curriculum is a grand interweaving of dream practices, techniques, insights, studies and stories from around the world, centered in the dream teachings of indigenous México.
The name for the course is an ode to “The Art of Dreaming’ by Carlos Castaneda….
…this expansive curriculum is not only comprised of the indigenous dream wisdom of México, as we have supported these traditional teachings with teachings from all over the world; Dreamtime of the Aboriginal Australia, Ancient Dzogchen Dream Yoga, Psychological-Oneirological Theory, Modern Dream Science, African Oneiric Wisdom, Islamic Oneirology and more.
Find more info Here.
BOOK
The Spirituality of Dreaming
by Kelly Bulkeley
“We’re asleep almost a third of our lives. What if those sleeping hours hold wisdom, creativity, and even connection with the divine? What if our dreams offer spiritual insight and guidance―not just for ourselves, but for our communities?
In The Spirituality of Dreaming, leading dream scholar and expert Dr. Kelly Bulkeley brings us a set of time-honored methods to stimulate innate dreaming capacities and amplify their impact in our waking lives…”
ARTICLE
What are Dreams For?
By Amanda Gefter
There are some fascinating bits of science in this article. It focuses on the modern, western, scientific understanding of dreams.
“first the pup moved, then the brain responded. Bursts of activity in the sensorimotor cortex, which coördinates movement and sensation, followed the twitches. The body and brain weren’t disconnected. The brain was listening to the body… The theory, he pointed out, turned the rationale for rem paralysis on its head: the paralysis isn’t there to stop the twitches but to highlight them.”
Read Here.
BOOK
Dreams and Dream Stories
By Anna Bonus Kingsford
This is a fascinating collection of dreams and thoughts from Anna Kingsford, an active player in the Theosophical Movement of the late 1800’s and one of the first English women physicians.
The book is in public domain and can be downloaded for free.
Download Here.
POEM
Janeen Singer is a practitioner offering individual and group sessions as well as occasional online classes. She has a background in social work and approaches dreams through a decolonial lense.
Find out more here.
RETREAT
Nov. 5 2023
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Nov. 3 2024
“Here we are at the threshold, the end and the beginning, another cycle of return. We invite in community as we recommit to the practices that nourish our bodies and cultures, as we remember the ceremonies and dreams that colonization and patriarchy have tried to kill, as we initiate ourselves and loved ones on our sacred paths.
Our circle is forming for another year of intention, including five daylong retreats at the cross quarter holidays, herbal companions, new practices or activities with every moon, and online and in person community.
We have a deep sliding scale of monthly payments from $11-222.
We’d love to make a place for you around the fire.
By this and every effort, maybe the balance be regained.”
More info and registration here.
PODCAST
Understanding Sleep Paralysis, Dream Guidance, and Other Cool Spookiness with Ryan Dungan Hurd
“I thought it was the perfect time of year to chat about the sometimes scary, sometimes illuminating, but always powerful subject of sleep paralysis, where people can feel awake and held down, even though they are still in a sleep state.
Ryan and I dive into all the fascinating ways that sleep paralysis and paying attention to/recording your dreams can impact your health, including: What sleep paralysis is, and the myriad of ways it can show up; Facing your fears and processing your trauma; Spiritual experiences that can occur via paralysis -How the way you take care of your body during the day and in the evening before bed can impact not only sleep paralysis, but also your hormones; Sleep supports; Ways to use your dreams to help guide your health decisions in waking life; And lots more!”
Listen here
Dr. Hurd’s instagram @dreamstudiesportal
ART
Transfiguration and Reparations LIVE!
By Tricia Hersey
“Infused with black liberation theology, poetry, spirituals, archival photos, direct action intervention and performance art, “Transfiguration” is an artistic and historical examination of the legacy of slavery, plantation labor and the commodification of black bodies in American history. It seeks to honor, reimagine and recapture the dream space that was stolen for centuries. Naps are a holy place, spiritual practice and a form of resistance for those living in the margins, navigating racism, poverty, violence and discrimination.”
Article and photos here
The Nap Ministry instagram here
CLASS
Dream Lodge
with Toko-Pa
“The Dream Lodge is a live virtual dream group led by Toko-pa, dedicated to the practice of dreaming together in community. This course is a blend of instruction, live dreamwork, and facilitated group process.
In this practice-based program we will focus on live dreamwork in every session and the wisdom of the circle, partaking and contributing to its conversation, following synchronicity and creative impulses, just as an ecosystem would.”
I’m already sign up and cannot wait! Join me by registering by Oct.14th.
More info and registration here
ART
The Human Dream Project
By Admiral Saint Grey
A dream recording hotline, animations of dream retellings, performance art based on the dreams. I am in love!! Thank you to Kate for sending this one in. Please go check it out!
“The Human Dream Project celebrates and investigates the brilliant, intriguing, tragic, and comic world of human dreams. At the heart of The Human Dream Project is the recording of real humans intimately describing actual dreams they have dreamt. The dreams are then illustrated using colorful puppets made from repurposed materials, stop motion animation, original sound and music, and other forms of video and performance art.”
Artist website Here.
Dream Hotline 1-845-215-7073
(Call and have 3 min to record your dream)
HERBS
Limited herb medecines
from Song Dog Apothocary
This is special! Stacey is a cultural worker, artist, dreamwork teacher, and herbalist. Their medicine is very special and made in small batches with the seasons. This batch includes an oxymel and an elixir that both aid in dreamtime. There is a pre-sale right now for newsletter subscribers and it goes public on Sept. 8. I highly recommend getting yourself on that newsletter and following their amazing work!
“B Stacey Villalobos (they/them/theirs) is a freelance cultural worker & interdisciplinary artist from the San Gorgonio Pass of Southern California with native & ancestral roots in Jalisco, México.”
Shop Here.
Check out Stacey’s work Here.
PODCAST
Ologies by Alie Ward
Oneirology:
“WHY do we dream? What do dreams mean? What parts of our brain are working after-hours? We sought out UC Santa Cruz researcher and professor Dr. G. William Domhoff, a world expert on the topic, for this dream-come-true episode.”
Listen Here.
HERBS
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| Mugwort Dream Elixir by Texas Medicinals “Made with organic Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), organic Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum), organic Roses (Rosa canina), Bay leaves (Laurus nobilis), organic Lavender (Lavandula sp.) in French brandy with local Texas honey.” Shop Here. |
HERBS
Seedfolk herbs offers consultations as well as tinctures of some favorite dream herbs including mugwort, passionflower, and lemon balm.
“Seedfolk Herbs is a small-batch herbal apothecary offering locally grown and sustainably sourced herbal medicine. Through herbal products, herbal health consultations, education, and advocacy we seek to celebrate, care for, and create connections between the people and the plants of what is now known as Central Texas.”
You can find it here.
ONLINE RESOURCE
“Calea Flora is a home for oneiric education; dream studies and practices from indigenous traditions to modern oneirology and from all over the world
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Calea Flora es un hogar de educación onírica; estudios y prácticas oníricas desde las tradiciones indígenas hasta la onirología moderna y de todo el mundo”
Find out more here:
WORKSHOP
Dreamscapes Academy workshop led by Andina Espiritista, Vanessa Marquez
July 16
“In this workshop we will explore:
-Dreaming as a form of messages and how to know what is for you and what is for others
-Understanding dreams as an integral part of spiritual guidance
-Building your own dream dictionary as a way of connecting with your lineage”
Find out more here.
HERBS
Blue Waters third eye tonic is an herbal medicine made by Ritual Union in Austin, TX. It’s a lovely formula that can assist with dream recall.
You can find it here.
PODCAST
This is a fantastic interview with Blanca Villalobos, a cultural worker and interdisciplinary artist speaking on “…how they have cultivated relationships with their spirit guides, ancestors, and dream-body..”
You can find it here.
DREAMWORK, MENTORSHIP, & SUPPORT
Janeen Singer is a practitioner offering individual and group sessions as well as occasional online classes. She has a background in social work and approaches dreams through a decolonial lense.
Find out more here.
Rainbow Serpent Dreamers Society 