Shaenalach
(traditionally spelt Tenalach, pronounced Shaenalach)
is one of 5 untranslatable words about nature.
It is a word used in the hills and mountains of west Ireland,
and reflects the relationship one has with the earth elements:
earth
air
water
It is a deep and sacred connection that all living beings
share with Mother Earth.
*
It is my belief and experience that the Earth holds and offers healing for us all.
She holds the wisdom of our purpose here, and is a source of
healing, guidance and rejuvenation.
Within this way of life
I heard a call to ignite and hold this space
Shaenalach Retreats...
a place to listen, learn and heal...
and I answered that call.
I am Catherine Beerda-Basso,
Earth Medicine Practitioner, Medicine Woman, Spiritual Activist,
Author and Photographer
learning to live with my willing and open heart.
I walk between worlds holding Love in one hand and Grief in the other,
teaching others to do the same.
Here in the Sacred of Shaenalach I hold space for myself and
others to activate healing and thrive.
I am deeply passionate about Healing...
Healing in the way of embracing the human, honouring the stories
and living the life-death-life cycle.
I have experienced and witnessed, that by doing so,
we bring healing to the past, present and future.
By Healing Self we Heal The World...
A long time ago
I was brought up in a religiously saturated environment that left me
feeling very confused about God, Myself and my Soul Journey.
By re-connecting with my Celtic roots and almost 10 years of
Shamanic Teachings, Training and Life Practice,
I have re-learned about the connectivity between
all living things and the importance of honouring that connection.
I have experienced Creators voice by spending meditative time,
both, in and with nature
and have discovered truths that go beyond the human voice.
This journey back to Earth Medicine was a key component
in bringing me out of a life long struggle with depression.
I share about this journey in my memoir
Love Light and Shadow
My role is to hold healing space for those who are searching for their own answers, their own connection to The Great Mystery, and their Selves.
My "work" is to cleanse, clear and clean as we navigate
your healing and restorative journey.
I do this by working with my Animal and Spirit Guides,
Talk Therapy and Sacred Sound.
I do not represent any specific religion, spirituality or following.
I see "The Soul/Heart Journey" to be extremely personal and sacred.
I choose not to label it as I find labeling causes separation and segregation.
I believe in Love Light and Shadow...I believe in Divine Justice
for all the earth community.
I am called to assist others,
as they traverse the light and the shadows of their lives;
to find the treasures of their Divine Truth.
I tailor to the needs of each individual
and where they are at as best I can;
whether you are new to soul work and your spiritual journey
or someone who is convicted in a specific practice or way of life.
It would be an honour to come along side you,
as you deepen your healing and your relationship with Life, Love and Light.
Please note: If you are already in the care of a medical doctor or a psychiatrist,
my services are not a replacement for these treatments,
but rather an enhancement in which the spiritual
is invited in and added to the healing journey.
Love, Light, and Wisdom...
(traditionally spelt Tenalach, pronounced Shaenalach)
is one of 5 untranslatable words about nature.
It is a word used in the hills and mountains of west Ireland,
and reflects the relationship one has with the earth elements:
earth
air
water
It is a deep and sacred connection that all living beings
share with Mother Earth.
*
It is my belief and experience that the Earth holds and offers healing for us all.
She holds the wisdom of our purpose here, and is a source of
healing, guidance and rejuvenation.
Within this way of life
I heard a call to ignite and hold this space
Shaenalach Retreats...
a place to listen, learn and heal...
and I answered that call.
I am Catherine Beerda-Basso,
Earth Medicine Practitioner, Medicine Woman, Spiritual Activist,
Author and Photographer
learning to live with my willing and open heart.
I walk between worlds holding Love in one hand and Grief in the other,
teaching others to do the same.
Here in the Sacred of Shaenalach I hold space for myself and
others to activate healing and thrive.
I am deeply passionate about Healing...
Healing in the way of embracing the human, honouring the stories
and living the life-death-life cycle.
I have experienced and witnessed, that by doing so,
we bring healing to the past, present and future.
By Healing Self we Heal The World...
A long time ago
I was brought up in a religiously saturated environment that left me
feeling very confused about God, Myself and my Soul Journey.
By re-connecting with my Celtic roots and almost 10 years of
Shamanic Teachings, Training and Life Practice,
I have re-learned about the connectivity between
all living things and the importance of honouring that connection.
I have experienced Creators voice by spending meditative time,
both, in and with nature
and have discovered truths that go beyond the human voice.
This journey back to Earth Medicine was a key component
in bringing me out of a life long struggle with depression.
I share about this journey in my memoir
Love Light and Shadow
My role is to hold healing space for those who are searching for their own answers, their own connection to The Great Mystery, and their Selves.
My "work" is to cleanse, clear and clean as we navigate
your healing and restorative journey.
I do this by working with my Animal and Spirit Guides,
Talk Therapy and Sacred Sound.
I do not represent any specific religion, spirituality or following.
I see "The Soul/Heart Journey" to be extremely personal and sacred.
I choose not to label it as I find labeling causes separation and segregation.
I believe in Love Light and Shadow...I believe in Divine Justice
for all the earth community.
I am called to assist others,
as they traverse the light and the shadows of their lives;
to find the treasures of their Divine Truth.
I tailor to the needs of each individual
and where they are at as best I can;
whether you are new to soul work and your spiritual journey
or someone who is convicted in a specific practice or way of life.
It would be an honour to come along side you,
as you deepen your healing and your relationship with Life, Love and Light.
Please note: If you are already in the care of a medical doctor or a psychiatrist,
my services are not a replacement for these treatments,
but rather an enhancement in which the spiritual
is invited in and added to the healing journey.
Love, Light, and Wisdom...
"She chooses to walk within The Sacred...Answering The Call, she lives and breathes in Holy Skin, claiming her Self as Sacred Space...she is...Medicine Woman, Gatherer of The People, Light in the Dark, Voice for the Voiceless, Healer to the Broken Hearted."-CBB
Though I do not consider myself a Traditional Shaman
I offer this explanation as a deeper reflection of the work I do..
More about the Shaman – Ancient Healing Wisdom
by Steven D. Farmer
The deep, compassionate eyes of the Shaman
portrays the wisdom of one who has seen and who knows.
He/She has witnessed visions, spirits, suffering and joy and knows that everything that exists has Spirits intentionality behind it. Able to travel beyond the veil of ordinary reality, the shaman’s primary assignment is to discern and maintain the balance between what his/her human community takes from the natural world and what it gives back. When this relationship is out of balance, the shaman must do whatever is necessary to restore it. Balance equals healing.
The shaman lives his/her life in ceremony and treats everything with reverence, including the great mystery of death-and the even greater mystery of Life. He/She works with his spirit helpers, including his/her ancestral spirits, to help him/her in his/her service to his/her people and to Earth other,
providing a liaison between the spiritual and physical worlds.
Charged with relieving suffering as one of his/her priorities, the shaman does so by first always tending to the spiritual wound—the source of all illness.
These healing powers have been passed along over the millennia from the ancient ones, who knew the healing and curative powers of Spirit.
“All illnesses, whether physical, emotional, or psychological, stem from an illness of Spirit. It may be due to soul loss, psychic intrusions, ancestral karma, or any other spiritual causes that could be contributing to the manifest condition for which you seek help. Whatever other methodologies or remedies you pursue, whether allopathic, alternative, or a combination, let the healing of your spirit be your priority. Know that the deepest spiritual wound is the illusion of being separate from Source, God, Great Spirit, or whatever name you give the Creator. it is the trick of the mind that creates this sense of separation.
This is a time for deep healing, starting with your relationship with Spirit. Call upon your spirit guides and ancestors to help you with any emotional, mental, or physical healing that you need. Call upon the Creator to assist you in mending any rift in your relationship with Spirit. Choose thoughts that support wholeness and well-being. Allow any darker thoughts or shadows to appear as well, but simply observe them as they arise in consciousness, then dissolve. See yourself as healed, whole and complete, and it shall be.”
I offer this explanation as a deeper reflection of the work I do..
More about the Shaman – Ancient Healing Wisdom
by Steven D. Farmer
The deep, compassionate eyes of the Shaman
portrays the wisdom of one who has seen and who knows.
He/She has witnessed visions, spirits, suffering and joy and knows that everything that exists has Spirits intentionality behind it. Able to travel beyond the veil of ordinary reality, the shaman’s primary assignment is to discern and maintain the balance between what his/her human community takes from the natural world and what it gives back. When this relationship is out of balance, the shaman must do whatever is necessary to restore it. Balance equals healing.
The shaman lives his/her life in ceremony and treats everything with reverence, including the great mystery of death-and the even greater mystery of Life. He/She works with his spirit helpers, including his/her ancestral spirits, to help him/her in his/her service to his/her people and to Earth other,
providing a liaison between the spiritual and physical worlds.
Charged with relieving suffering as one of his/her priorities, the shaman does so by first always tending to the spiritual wound—the source of all illness.
These healing powers have been passed along over the millennia from the ancient ones, who knew the healing and curative powers of Spirit.
“All illnesses, whether physical, emotional, or psychological, stem from an illness of Spirit. It may be due to soul loss, psychic intrusions, ancestral karma, or any other spiritual causes that could be contributing to the manifest condition for which you seek help. Whatever other methodologies or remedies you pursue, whether allopathic, alternative, or a combination, let the healing of your spirit be your priority. Know that the deepest spiritual wound is the illusion of being separate from Source, God, Great Spirit, or whatever name you give the Creator. it is the trick of the mind that creates this sense of separation.
This is a time for deep healing, starting with your relationship with Spirit. Call upon your spirit guides and ancestors to help you with any emotional, mental, or physical healing that you need. Call upon the Creator to assist you in mending any rift in your relationship with Spirit. Choose thoughts that support wholeness and well-being. Allow any darker thoughts or shadows to appear as well, but simply observe them as they arise in consciousness, then dissolve. See yourself as healed, whole and complete, and it shall be.”
