Below are the workshops that are currently being offered in the Pacific Northwest. Contact us for
the current schedule of offerings.
Robert is available for national engagements for many of his workshops. Please contact us via
phone at 425-308-7270 for more information.
Using Plants & Stone for Healing, July 20-22, Friday Harbor
Friday, July 20 - Introduction to the Sacred Use of Plants & Stone
Join Robert for an evening discussion and intimate look at the sacred nature of plants & stone, and
their use in healing work from a native perspective. This evening event is open to the public,
free of charge. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Spirit Tree, 327 Argyle Ave. Please call for details.
Saturday, July 21 - Stone Medicine
Stone was used as one of the first healing medicines. There is a deep healing essence in
wildcrafted stone. Learn the proper use of the stone people for healing others, oneself, or to
develop a deeper relationship and understanding of the power and medicine of stone. Includes
teachings on how to properly gather and utilize stone.
Sunday, July 22 - Secrets of the Sacred Smoke
The use of smoke, the burning of specific plants to cleanse, clear and enhance sacred events, has
been practiced in every culture since pre-history. This workshop introduces the participants to the
proper use of the various plants, plant etiquette and their sacred use in their personal life.
Workshop Cost: $250
To register or for more information, please email or call (360) 378-5864 or (425) 308-7270.
Saturday and Sunday workshops will be held at Olympic Lights. Directions will be provided upon
registration.
Lodging: There is a variety of lodging available in Friday Harbor and on San Juan Island.
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Art of Inner Seeing
This is a weekend of exploring ancient spiritual approaches to healing. The first day of class covers
the "Hollow Bone" teaching, which is a First Nation teaching on how to approach spirit energy in
healing. This information is expanded into the second day into the subject of "Inner Seeing." Inner
Seeing utilizes "old" teachings from a variety of traditions to illustrate and teach the innate
abilities within the student to "see" into a client. These teachings show how to develop the ability
to "allow" healing to occur under one's hands and to begin to scan within a client to determine the
quality of energy and structure.
Two day workshop.
Student/New Graduate Mentorship
This Level I mentorship is facilitated in a traditional format. The participants will learn techniques,
integrating bodywork, energywork and a deeper relationship to one’s connection to spirit. In
working with ancient ways as well as contemporary modalities, a collegial environment is fostered
supporting the participants in a deep healing community. Interested individuals should have an
intermediate to advanced understanding of the physical body, structure and function.
Meets two evenings per month for 9 months.
Professional Mentorship
This program is intended for the professional practitioner who wants to develop honed skills and a
deeper inter-relationship to healing, energetic and spiritual practice.
Meets two evenings per month for 9 months
Teachings of the Hollow Bone
This ancient teaching is specifically directed at those who serve the people in any capacity. You will
learn:
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Optimize your abilities
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Change perspectives of service
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Completely avoid burnout
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Add a new depth and dimension to your work
One day workshop.
Medicine of the Wind and Water
The winds and water of the Pacific Northwest are considered the vehicle of the ancestors. Through
this workshop you will gain a view of the traditional understanding of wind and water and get to
experience the essence of the medicine firsthand. The workshop will be held in two parts, an
evening gathering on land to learn the sacred medicine of wind and water of the Great Northwest
and a day-long sail on a 44-foot sailing trimaran in the San Juan Islands.
Evening/day workshop.
Stone Medicine
Stone was used as one of the first healing medicines. There is a deep healing essence in
wildcrafted stone. Learn the proper use of the ‘stone people’ for healing others, oneself, or to
develop a deeper relationship and understanding of the power and medicine of stone. Includes
teachings on how to properly gather and utilize stone.
One day workshop.
Secrets of the Sacred Smoke
The use of smoke, the burning of specific plants to cleanse, clear and enhance sacred events, has
been practiced in every culture since pre-history. This workshop introduces the participants to the
proper use of the various plants, plant etiquette and their sacred use in their personal life.
One day workshop.
Men’s Power Circle
When good men gather, there is a power that is available to make things happen. Civilized men
create for the betterment of all the people. This amalgam of men in a circle creates a deep
wellspring of creative power that can enhance, not only the participants of the circle, but flow out
into the communities and families.
Ongoing, last Monday evening of every month.
Traditional Talking Circle
Traditional talking circle with Heida Brenneke and Robert Lester provides a connection point for
spiritually oriented people, health care practitioners and those interested in alternative health
care. The evening will provide, not only education, but the development of a creation circle,
enhancing each person’s ability to manifest in these coming times. The circle meets the second
Monday of each month from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants, so please
contact us to reserve your space.
Meets second Monday of each month.
Reiki I
Reiki First Degree is the first initiation in the Reiki series of healing energy work. I will allow the
person to immediately begin to work on healing oneself as well as others. This initiation
is especially recommended for those individuals interested in energetic healing work, advanced
training and mentorship programs.
Reiki II
Reiki Second Degree is the completion of the initiations for the most practitioners in the Reiki way
of healing. Some people may continue with advanced initiations to mastery.
Qi Gong
This workshop teaches the ancient practice of Qi gong. These movements were considered sacred
and cloistered in monasteries for centuries, practiced by a select few. The advantage of practicing
these old ways is enhancing life energy, strengthening immune system, extending life and
deepening spiritual relationship. These onetime secret ways are now available to all people.