4 Weeks – February 1 to March 1, 2025
Could you use some quiet and mindful downtime this winter to aid in navigating the negativity and uncertainty in our world?
Are you wanting to make sense of a current life challenge and chart a map to positive change?
Are you looking for a way to amplify your intentions and help attract certain things into your life?
Are you interested in meditation or mindfulness but struggle to empty your mind and stick to a regular practice?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above then this is the course for you!
“Neurographics” is an intuitive creative practice that promotes relaxation, manifestation and transformation. Through drawing simple lines and shapes its process connects your conscious mind with your subconscious to create positive changes in reality – it literally takes the concept of making “vision boards” to an entirely different level.
No special art skills or artistic abilities are needed and very few materials are required – only a few markers, some paper and a set of coloured pencils.
Neurographic art combines elements of science, psychology, art therapy, and mindfulness. In short, it calms the mind and soothes the soul … and who couldn’t use a little of that in today’s chaotic world!
A Little More About Neurographic Art
The word neurographic encompasses two concepts: “neuro” which refers to brain cells and the connections between them, and “graphic” as in a visual and symbolic depiction of an idea or concept.
Neurographic art has been scientifically validated to create new neural synapses and pathways as you engage in its practice and is widely used in art therapy as a way of capturing our emotions and feelings in a visual format. The creation of new neural connections promotes a mindful, meditative, yet aware state that engages both your aesthetic and emotional intelligence. This is what can elicit positive changes in your physical reality … that little bit of magical manifestation that can be the outcome.
At it’s most basic, a neurographic drawing is simply doodling, a piece of art guided by allowing your energy to flow – from your brain, to your arm, to your hand, to the drawing in front of you – in a completely unplanned manner. The process allows your feelings and unconscious thoughts to express themselves freely. Capturing them on paper allows you to see reality in a different way, impacting your future thoughts and influencing your everyday decisions.
The beauty of the neurographic process is that is requires no artistic skills whatsoever, so it is perfect for non-artists. If you can doodle, you can do it! Or, for those who regularly engage in an artistic process it will provide a new approach for accessing your right-brain intuitive self. And for all you “over-thinkers”, neurographic art will help you by-pass that pesky monkey-mind.
Here are some other benefits from engaging in neurographic drawing include:
- Relief from chronic pain and anxiety
- Lowered blood pressure
- Increase in fine motor skills
- Clarity and peacefulness
- Creative freedom, free of structure or the need to make “good” art
- Requires no art experience or special skills
- Very easy to do
- Can be put into practical use as a regular meditative routine or creative practice.
How is the Course Structured?
This new “retreat” style program for winter 2025 will take you on a 4 week journey of self-discovery and self-inquiry, within the support of a safe container of fellow journeyers and myself as your guide as you:
- Start by planting a “seed dream”, a goalyou want to achieve or a situation you wish to transform.
- Progress through short, self-guided lessons each week with prompts to use as a starting point for creating one or more neurographic drawings in response to, basically “doodles” made up of simple shapes and lines you draw intuitively at your own pace.
- Attend live group sessions via Zoom each week (with recordings available if you can’t) to share your process with others and receive valuable feedback on your neurographic drawings.
- Stay in touch with me and others in the group between calls through a dedicated online forum (on my website, not Facebook!) that will let you connect and share with other participants throughout the course.
- Experience transformation …
By the end of our four weeks together you will have a series of drawings (in a journal or other format of your choosing) that maps your journey and how you have transformed, and offers clues as to next steps to take. This visual record of your journey plus the skills you learn can then be your guide for continuing your practice, long after the course is over.
Join me on this creative manifestation journey towards achieving a goal, whether it be as simple as finding a focus for meditation or as complex as overcoming a significant challenge in your life.
PROGRAM FEE $197 + HST
This program IS a good fit for you if:
- You can devote a little time each day or weekly (30 minutes) to a bit of reflection and creative doodling.
- You are curious about this process and its mental health or relaxation benefits.
- You are finding it difficult to establish a regular creative or a meditative practice
- You have a challenging goal that you haven’t quite been able to figure out how you are going to manifest.
This program is NOT a good fit for you if:
- You have a busy schedule with little time for quiet reflection or creativity.
- You want clear answers NOW or think this process will magically give you exactly what you desire with very little effort.
- You aren’t willing to suspend your thinking mind for a bit and engage directly with your intuition and subconscious.
What Previous Participants in my Online Courses have Appreciated
Many students who have made previous “retreat” journeys with me have stated how valuable a program like this has been for them:
“Thank you, CJ, for this opportunity for me to open up more on my Spiritual journey, which I was calling for. Thank you for drawing me out gently from behind the wall of self-consciousness and into the light, to better shine my own light without fear or judgement from myself or others. You are a wonderful teacher and a beautiful spirit.” ~ Janet
“Just wanted you to know that I am reaping lots of insight from this and appreciate your insights and talents in putting this together.” ~ Jan
“I’m loving the course. I came in with no expectations and just wanted to “go with the flow. It has been a wonderful journey, hard at times, but well worth it with lots of “aha” moments.” ~ Sandy
“What an amazing journey this workshop has been, so many gifted beings and the unfolding illuminations that they shared. Thank you for all the creating, shaping and work to craft such an experience.” ~ Elizabeth
“I always enjoy seeking more growth and understanding. I valued the lessons and the insight they brought. I loved the set up and activities. I like how each week built upon the next and like that each week the days were patterned in their topic. I looked forward to it each day.” ~ Barb
“The course’s framework of daily lessons, each building on the last day’s lesson plus a day of rest in between, was flexible enough to be done outside of a weekly timeframe while providing that option. The course structure program enabled both intense singular focus and a flow of progression as desired. It exceeded my expectations. I wanted to enrich my spirituality, and this did so and continues to do so.”. ~ Elizabeth S.
A Little More about How the Course Works
Each week will have short lessons (available through a dedicated platform on my website) that focus on a single topic, reflection or creative prompt. The amount of time you devote to the material is totally up to you, but you are encouraged to carve out some sacred time for yourself daily and/or weekly in order to receive the most benefit from this program.
The course materials will be presented in a variety of formats including PDF’s, video or audio which you can read, view and listen to at any time. No technical expertise is required as the formats will be easy to download or view/listen on your laptop or other device.
Live Zoom sessions (one per week) will allow for companionship and sharing your experiences as well as being inspired by how others are engaging with the activities. All sessions will be recorded and available to listen to afterwards for those who cannot attend live. In addition, there will be an online community forum for sharing ongoing thoughts, discoveries and creative exercises with your fellow journeyers.
PROGRAM FEE $197 + HST
If you have questions about whether this program is right for you please email artist@dancingmoondesigns.ca.
Your Guide for the Journey
CJ Shelton is the owner of Dancing Moon Designs, a bricks & mortar studio and gallery as well as a virtual space for exploring art, nature and spirituality through creative, mindful and earth-based practices. An artist and illustrator with over 35 years of professional experience, CJ is an award-winning educator, workshop facilitator and spiritual counsellor.
CJ’s passion and purpose is to inspire and guide fellow seekers on their creative and spiritual journeys through forming “circles” of community for artistic expression and explorations of the soul and spirit. By teaching self-awareness through creativity CJ opens other’s eyes to the meaning, magic and mystery of the Great Wheel of Life. Visit the “About CJ” page for more information.
Dancing Moon Designs is dedicated to creating an environment that is inclusive of all.
Please note there are no refunds for online courses.
