Temple Priestess Program

A new Priestess Initiation program is in the works, to begin on May 10, 2009. Jennifer Masters and I will facilitate, along with a few special guest appearances. Please continue to the program details below, following the description. If you are interested in finding out more, please email me at kalianidivine@yahoo.com, or call me at (858) 354-3479.

The path of the temple priestess…by Jennifer Masters

Throughout history as we know it, we’ve been taught feel ashamed of our bodies, or ignore it when in pain—which is how our body tries to tell us something is wrong. We don’t meet our own standards of beauty. Nudity is taboo. Sex is taboo. Deriving pleasure from sex is even more taboo—to the point where the whole of humanity has forgotten how to allow themselves, to give themselves permission to experience these pleasures.

The Temple Priestess recognizes that her body is sacred. It is a temple which houses her spirit. It is a perfect representation of the Goddess incarnate on earth. She knows it is a gift to explore, conduit through which the world is experienced, and the vehicle through which she expresses herself and the will of Spirit.

She acknowledges the connection between body, mind, and spirit. She is able to be present in her body, to be in the moment. She knows how to listen to her body and take care of herself. She recognizes that her body is a conduit for healing others, through touch, movement, dance, telling herstory—even her mere presence. She knows her humanity is not perfect in the common sense—but nature in its most perfect state is imperfect. She leads by living her life in example, and strives to do her best in all things.

She knows that she holds the power to be herself, to be free from judgment, from self and from others. Everything she needs to be a whole human being, she contains within herself. And she recognizes that she is part of a greater whole, that all of life is connected, we are not separate and alone.

She is the feminine counterpart to the equation, working in partnership, in balance with the masculine, the priest. One cannot function without the other. Yin and yang, receiving and giving, magnetic and electric. She recognizes that we all have both masculine and feminine energies, and our outer relationships can be just as diverse as our inner selves. A priestess is not just about one religion or spirituality, she is the element of the sacred feminine in any religion or spirituality—something that has been largely ignored, left out or forgotten in mainstream religion. She celebrates her femininity not despite or in contrast to masculinity, but in connection to it.

Every woman is a priestess in her own spiritual journey, but in a more formal sense, what defines a priestess is the willingness to step into the leadership role. A priestess is a position of leadership when she holds feminine strength and power while acting in service to others, holding sacred space within which anyone may come into connection with their divine source. A leader is a person who guides or inspires others (inspire = in spirit) to pursue that which is in their highest good. A true leader is someone who isn’t afraid to be different—she can stand by her principles, stand in her truth, regardless of what others do or think.

The path of the priestess is to lead the way into a life more abundant, more joyful. It is about how to be a woman in balance, and about living one’s life fully, being more in tune with her self, her body, her relationships, and her world. This is a state of being that each woman—all shapes, ages, cultures, and creeds—already has within her nature, whether she is conscious of it or has yet to explore. The priestess illuminates the path of self re-discovery.

Here’s what one of our current students has to say about the program:

“Last November I embarked on a magical journey with Jennifer and Kaliani, a journey that opened up so many layers for me. The Priestess Training is an amazing program that pushes the limits of the known and unknown, so that we are constantly exploring new facets of who we are and who we wish to become. Jennifer and Kaliani individually are brilliant teachers, and together they weave a net of wisdom that really allows the freedom to be in sisterhood and in the wisdom of the priestess. The teachings alone are worth being in the course, but the camaraderie, the friendships, the learning to trust other sisters is a gift beyond words. A must-take training.” — Liana Carbón, The Mystical Shaman, San Diego, CA

Dates for the 2010 program:

The program will meet 3 times a month, twice on Monday evenings and once a month for a special ceremonial celebration — usually on Sunday afternoons, but occasionally on the dates of actual events, such as solstices. Must be willing to commit to the whole 6-month program; it is not advisable to miss any dates (no make-ups). Most gatherings will be in Allied Gardens (Mission Gorge), San Diego.

May 10, 17, 23
June 7, 13, 21
July 5, 19, 25
Aug 1, 16, 23
Sept. 13, 22, 27
Oct. 11, 25 & 31 (Initiation Ceremony)

Dates are subject to change, but it’s unlikely.

What we work with:
• Goddess Archetypes and Earth-based Traditions
• Receptivity; Balancing with Divine Masculine
• Self-Knowledge & Relationship Skills
• Self-Esteem
• Channeling Healing Energy
• Manifestation Tools
• Daily Practice/Connection to Spirit
• Dance/Movement Practice and Breathwork
• Sacredness of Sexuality
• Elements of Ceremony; Holding Space
• Developing Intuition
• Self-Expression, Speaking Your Truth
• Getting in touch with Moon/Earth Cycles,
• and so much more….

The program will be tailored to the needs of the participants and the energy of the time. We will provide a safe space and support for you as you discover the Priestess within. In addition, the women with whom you take this journey become your sisterhood, your support group, and your lasting best friends. If you wish to be part of a community of women working cooperatively together in sisterhood to effect change in the world, this is your path.

Your investment:
Program is limited to 15 women. Program will be considered full when 15 women have completed registration on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be able to commit to the full 6 months of participation (see dates above), so please consult your calendars to be certain you will get the most out of the program. To register and hold your space, a $100 non-refundable registration fee is required (this covers our administrative costs in setting up the course). Please read cancellation policy below before proceeding.

Your first step: Register and pay the non-refundable $100 fee, click the button below.

A monthly payment plan is available for the tuition payments, via a subscription through PayPal.com. It is easy to use and you can use a bank account or credit card and we don’t have to worry about taking up class time with exchanging money. When you click the button this service will begin billing you 6 equal payments of $195 once a month, beginning with the first payment today.

♦ *Save $270.00 off* the total tuition if you pay for the entire 6 months in one payment on or before May 5th! It’s like getting a month free!

Tuition = One-Time payment of $900.00 A savings of $270!
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♦ Payment Plan Subscription:
Tuition via PayPal = $195.00/month for 6 months, beginning with first payment today. Total tuition paid $1170.00. Please read cancellation policy below before proceeding.

Important Cancellation Policy:
Please be sure you understand that from the moment you register by paying the non-refundable $100 registration fee, we are holding space for you–physically and energetically. That registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you register, pay the fee, and then decide not to follow through with taking the classes and not pay the tuition, we will keep the $100 registration fee for holding the space for you that someone else was not able to register into. We understand that life happens and situations change; and we encourage you to be graciously responsible in your considerations.

Should you pay the registration fee and the full tuition of $900, and then cancel, the following schedule will apply:

Prior to 5/10/10, $100 fee forfeited; full $900 tuition refunded (no classes were attended).
Prior to 6/7/10, $100 fee forfeited, plus 1st month’s tuition of $195 retained; $705 tuition refunded.
Prior to 7/5/10, $100 fee forfeited, plus 2 mos. tuition ($390) retained; $510 tuition refunded.
Prior to 8/2/10, $100 fee forfeited, plus 3 months tuition ($585) retained; $315 refunded.
After 9/1/10, no refunds of fee or tuition.

Should you decide to pay via the PayPal monthly payment subscription and you cancel prior to the first class date, your full tuition of $195 would be refunded, but your $100 registration fee would be forfeited. After the first class, the amount paid for the month’s tuition will be forfeited, even should you not attend all three classes that month, and the registration fee of $100 would be forfeited as well. The remainder of the monthly payment plan would be canceled through PayPal, so that no subsequent charges would be incurred.

Please be respectful, considerate and thoughtful in making your decision to participate