Medicine wheels are places of power that can be found all over the world and were used by ancient cultures in sacred ceremonies.
In this Shamanic Medicine Wheel seminar you will learn how the medicine wheel works and how you can use it for yourself. As I am connected to Celtic shamanism, the seminar is based on the Celtic tradition of the medicine wheel.
The medicine wheel is a compass and guide for your path in life, showing you solutions and paths for your personal development and spiritual growth. It promotes healing and helps you to bring more harmony and balance into your life.
When?
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 10 am - 6 pm until Sunday, 25 May 2025 10 am - 6 pm
The circle is one of the oldest symbols of all. Many cultures revere the circle as very sacred, including the Celtic tradition. Indigenous peoples knew how to weave themselves into the circle of life. We are subject to the rhythms of nature and are integrated into the annual cycle.
In the shamanic tradition, the idea is lived that every person lives their full potential. This potential manifests itself above all in humanity and a harmonious and healthy coexistence between humans, animals, nature and the cosmos (ALL that is).
The word ‘medicine’ here does not have the same meaning as we know it from medicine, but symbolises the connection to the Great Spirit - the mysterious and secretive force behind everything that is.
The medicine wheel has been seen as a symbol of the order of creation by indigenous cultures around the world for thousands of years. It is like a map that incorporates the physical and mental levels, our soul and the energetic level of our entire existence.
The medicine wheel represents the universe and the unity of all that is. It helps us to strengthen our connection to nature, to the universe, to ourselves and to others.
In the Shamanic Medicine Wheel seminar you will learn how the medicine wheel works, how to connect with the cosmic forces and how to use the medicine wheel for yourself.
You can find more information about shamanism and energy medicine here HERE
The Shamanic Medicine Wheel seminar is the right thing for you if...
... you want to connect more with yourself, the energies around you and nature
... you ask yourself about the meaning of life
... you need solutions for an existing life issue
... you wish for profound self-knowledge and self-awareness
... you want to develop personally and spiritually
... you want to feel more involved in the annual cycle and connect with old traditions
... you want to immerse yourself in ancient knowledge, wisdom teachings, rituals and shamanic practices
... you would like help to help yourself
Seminar content
Learn how the shamanic medicine wheel works
Connection to the elements and their significance for the medicine wheel
shamanic tools
Cycles of the year, rituals and festivals
Self-awareness and constellation work in the medicine wheel
The Shamanic Medicine Wheel seminar takes place on the premises of the AMITA cookery studio at Kulmbacher Str. 6, 93057 Regensburg. Sufficient parking spaces are available.
Weather permitting, most of the seminar will take place outdoors, so please wear appropriate clothing.
The seminar price includes a vegetarian/vegan Ayurvedic lunch and drinks.
If you follow a special diet or suffer from food intolerances, please let me know 2 days before the start of the seminar.
Booking, payment methods and cancellation
You can make a booking for the Shamanic Medicine Wheel seminar by clicking on the ‘To book’ button or by sending me an e-mail using the contact form.
Your registration is only binding once the seminar fee has been credited to my account. You will receive a separate e-mail with the payment details.
Cancellations are free of charge up to 2 days before the seminar, after that 50% of the course fee will be retained unless the place is taken by another person.
Komm zu meinem Kochkurs - Chinesische Küche und lass Dich von exotischen Düften verführen. We prepare traditional Chinese food together according to the health aspects of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
When?
Samstag, 05. April 2025, 10 Uhr - 14 Uhr
Where?
AMITA Kochstudio, Kulmbacher Str. 6, 93057 Regensburg
Seit 4 Jahren lerne ich die chinesische Sprache. Zum Sprachenlernen gehört natürlich nicht nur die Sprache an sich sondern auch die Kultur und für mich vor allem die Essenskultur. Ich liebe die asiatische Küche und aufgrund meiner Unverträglichkeiten kann ich kein chinesisches Restaurant besuchen.
Fortunately, I have Chinese friends who are always giving me tips on real Chinese cuisine.
Im Januar 2025 hat mich eine meiner chinesischen Freundinnen nach Peking eingeladen. Ihre Mutter hat mich traditionellen nordchinesischen Köstlichkeiten bekocht und ich habe wieder ganz viele neue Informationen über die chinesische Küche, Zubereitungsarten und Rezepte erhalten.
In meinen Kochkursen probiere ich immer wieder was Neues aus. Solltest Du also öfter einen Kochkurs bei mir besuchen, wirst Du immer wieder was Neues lernen.
Möchtest Du mehr über China erfahren?
In meinen beiden Blog Artikeln erzähle ich über meine Reise nach China, meine Erlebnisse und natürlich auch ein bisschen über das Essen.
Together we will prepare a Chinese menu. You can find more information about Chinese cuisine here in my BLOG ARTICLE.
India meets China, Ayurveda merges with traditional Chinese medicine.
We awaken the elements together in my cooking studio, travelling through the various Asian spices and experimenting with the ingredients, combined with Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese philosophy.
Let yourself be whisked away on a journey through the senses.
You will learn...
... get to know different cooking and preparation techniques from Chinese cuisine
... how to prepare a harmonious menu taking into account the 6 different flavours
... know the use of spices
... how to cook quickly and easily for better well-being
Your advantage
My courses take place exclusively in very small groups of up to 6 participants. This means that you are right in the middle of the action, can ask your questions and are not left out. Every participant is fully involved in the individual steps right from the start and everyone can try things out and discover their preferences.
The AMITA cookery studio is small and cosy, and the number of participants is limited to 6 people.
If you suffer from food intolerances, have to follow a special diet or don't like certain foods, please let me know before the course.
Please bring an apron, something to write with and an appetite to the course.
Booking and cancellation
You can make a booking using the ‘Book a cookery day’ button or send me an e-mail using the contact form.
Deine Anmeldung ist erst dann verbindlich, wenn die Teilnahmegebühr auf mein Konto eingegangen ist, dazu erhältst Du eine separate E-mail mit den Zahlungsinformationen.
Cancellations are free of charge up to 2 days before the course, after that 50% of the course fee will be retained unless the place is taken by another person.
I have long harboured a great interest in China and its culture. A few years ago, I finally answered my inner call to learn the language and delve deeper into the history, culture and aesthetics of China. My trip to Beijing in the winter of January 2025 was like coming home and refreshing memories.
How did I end up travelling to Shanghai in winter?
I was invited by my Chinese friend from Beijing to spend two weeks with her. I have another friend in Shanghai and as we wanted to do some travelling around the country anyway, we decided to visit Shanghai and its outskirts.
In the blog post PEKING IN WINTER you will find further information.
Where exactly is Shanghai and what are the special features of the city?
Shanghai is located about 1200 kilometres south of Beijing, on the east coast. At first glance, Shanghai does not necessarily look Chinese. Shanghai is modern and the atmosphere is very fresh and lively. However, Shanghai is a very old city. The coastal strip on which the city stands was built more than 6,000 years ago. The city is very much characterised by the colonial era and there are various European districts, which are also architecturally shaped accordingly. Due to its proximity to the coast, Shanghai was an important trading city, among other things.
The high-speed train takes about 5 hours from Beijing to Shanghai. The stations are clean, everything is well organised and the legroom on the trains is a pleasure.
The climate in Shanghai in winter
The climate in Shanghai is subtropical and maritime in character due to its proximity to the East China Sea. The harbour city is also influenced by the monsoon. In summer, it is hot and humid with a humidity of up to 100 per cent. In winter, on the other hand, it is cold, especially at night, with heavy frost in some places. Source: www.wetter.de
The climate was quite pleasant for me after the dry cold in Beijing. It was around 6 degrees centigrade. Despite the low temperatures, the vegetation is green and there were grapefruits hanging from the trees.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling to Shanghei in winter
Advantages
The travelling time before the Chinese New Year was perfect. Everything was already beautifully decorated with lanterns and lots of red, which created a particularly cosy atmosphere, especially at night with the lighting. There were few tourists around and in the tranquil Tong Li 同里 outside Shanghai, we were practically the only tourists. We were able to see everything in peace, have a chat with the people in the restaurants and shops and just enjoy ourselves. It wasn't too cold during the day and the countryside was greener than in Beijing in winter.
Disadvantages
In the southern part of China, there is no heating in the houses. This meant that it was very, very cold in the guesthouse (a beautiful old Chinese house). The air conditioning did give off some heat, but it was under the ceiling and as the rooms are very high, the heat didn't reach the bed. So if you are travelling to the south of China in winter, you need to be aware that the outside temperature can drop below 0 at night and that it is warmer outside than in the room during the day. Good equipment is required!
The food in Shanghai
The food in the south is sweeter than in the north. My absolute favourite was the baked pumpkin biscuits filled with sweet black bean paste. They were a culinary sensation. They look unassuming but taste delicious. From sweet stuffed rice balls to meat in sweet soya sauce, there is everything to make your culinary heart beat faster.
Places of interest in Shanghai and the surrounding area
Tong li 同里
Coming from Beijing, we made our first stop in the tranquil little water town of Tong li 同里. It is located around 100 kilometres west of Shanghai and has an unmistakable Chinese charm.
The small town, which until 25 years ago was only accessible by water, has a population of 30,000. The main attraction is the ‘Garden of Retreat and Reflection’ 退恩园。 The narrow alleyways lead along small canals into the old town. With its 29 stone bridges, it feels like a labyrinth at first. Restaurants, teahouses and small craft shops invite you to linger, shop and chat.
Shanghai 上海
My friend from Shanghai showed me around Shanghai for a day. As she likes to drink Bavarian beer, she took me to the Paulaner restaurant, where she happily enjoyed her beer and I enjoyed my ginger tea. That's why I didn't have much time left for the historical part of Shanghai, but I won't have been there for the last time.
Vom Hotel haben wir uns auf den Weg entlang des Flusses Richtung der Uferpromenade Bund (Waitan 外滩) gemacht, eine der Hauptsehenswürdigkeiten des modernen Shanghai. Einst legten hier Schiffe an, versuchten sich die diversen Kolonialherren und Firmen gegenseitig zu übertreffen und es befanden sich hier die Zentralen des europäischen Asiengeschäfts.
Shanghai is a modern shopping city with a historic old town. Visiting the Bund in the evening is an absolute recommendation. The illumination of the skyscrapers is very impressive.
My overall impression of Shanghai and my whole trip to China is very, very positive. I'm already planning my next trip, but first I need to improve my Chinese...
Here you can find my blog articles on ‘Beijing in winter’:
I have long harboured a great interest in China and its culture. A few years ago, I finally answered my inner call to learn the language and delve deeper into the history, culture and aesthetics of China. My trip to Beijing in the winter of January 2025 was like coming home and refreshing memories.
How did I end up travelling to Beijing in winter?
One of the positive aspects of the internet and smartphone technology is the opportunity to connect, network and exchange ideas with people around the world. As part of learning Chinese, I have met people from China who are learning German. We exchange ideas, help each other with the language, laugh and wonder together. In the meantime, I have built up a network of friends that I am very happy about.
One of my Chinese friends visited me in September last year and invited me to Beijing in January. Who could say no to that?
Overcoming fears
Until a few years ago, I would never have made such a long journey to an Asian country alone and without a group.
My life was characterised by illnesses and fears. Plagued by travel sickness, discomfort when flying, intolerances, panic in large crowds, fear of illness and fears of the unknown have taken away much of my quality of life. I am grateful that my spiritual path is leading me more and more towards freedom and that I have been able to shed the fears that have blocked me for years. This allowed me to relax and prepare for my journey and enjoy the anticipation.
QI GONG helped me through the long flight and the packed underground train. My trust in myself, my spiritual helpers and an open and fearless attitude gave me an incomparably wonderful journey.
Where exactly is Beijing and what are the special features of the city?
Beijing is located in the north-east of China and looks back on many centuries as the capital of the Middle Kingdom. In Pinyin (Chinese phonetic script), the city is called Beijing, the Chinese characters are 北京。‘Bei’ stands for north and ‘jing’ for capital.
During the revolutionary years at the beginning of the 20th century, Beijing lost its capital city status and was renamed Beiping (北平), Northern Peace.
The city owes its greatness above all to the last 1000 years, through the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Forbidden City still bears witness to its former splendour. During the revolutionary years, the city lost more and more of its economic power and finally lay in social and economic ruins at the end of the 1940s.
Over the last 50 years, Beijing has developed into an up-and-coming city that combines modernity and history and boasts a number of sights.
The climate and air quality in Beijing
In winter, Siberian winds whistle through the city. In spring, the wind shifts and sends yellow sand from the Gobi Desert through the streets, reducing visibility to less than ten metres in places. Summer is hot and humid with temperatures of up to 40 degrees. Autumn is pleasant with milder temperatures, making it the peak travel season.
I kept hearing from friends that the environment in Beijing is so bad, all the smog and so on. During my 10 days in Beijing, I had bright blue skies (no streaks in the sky, even though Beijing has one of the biggest airports in China!), sunshine and, if the weather app is to be believed, the air quality was ‘very good’ in contrast to Regensburg during this time.
My friend told me that pollution does form from time to time in winter, but it is much less common than it used to be.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling to Beijing in winter
Advantages
I travelled before the Chinese New Year. One of the advantages of travelling around this time is that you can enjoy the sights in peace and quiet and without large crowds. It is important that the trip takes place before the spring holidays. Another advantage is that the whole city is already decorated for the Spring Festival and the atmosphere is therefore very nice.
Disadvantages
One of the downsides is - it's cold! Although my friend said it was a very mild winter this year, it was cold enough for me. The air is very dry with a humidity of between 20 and 30% (which I quite like) and in certain places there is a very icy wind. According to my friend, there can be pollution in winter, but I haven't experienced it.
The food in Beijing
China is a large country and eating habits therefore vary from region to region.
I was very lucky to be cooked for by my friend's mum and was able to enjoy the rather simple cuisine of the north to the full. There are a lot more vegetables than here and I totally fell in love with the yam. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine for rheumatic complaints, biliary colic and gastrointestinal cramps, is very tasty and is known as 山药 (shan yao), which literally translates as ‘mountain medicine’.
Beef and rice noodles
Millet porridge with jiao zi 饺子
Sweet rice balls with omelette
Salmon with various steamed vegetables
Millet dough balls
Chicken with vegetables and bao zi 包子
Beijing duck
Of course, you can't visit Beijing without eating the famous Beijing duck. My host family took me to one of the oldest Peking duck restaurants in Beijing, where we had an enjoyable lunch.
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The history of the Summer Palace dates back to the reign of the nomadic Jurds in the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234). In the last dynasty of the Qing emperors, the residence was extended and used as a palace.
I didn't read up on the individual sights and their history before the trip, as I wanted to experience the places and their energy without any preconceptions or knowledge.
The grounds are beautiful with a lake and a 728 metre long covered and impressively painted walkway.
During my stay, I sensed a strong dominant female energy with a murderous aura. It was nothing really threatening, but I could sense that something had happened in this place and that it was dominated by this energy. When I asked my friend, it turned out that the last empress dowager Cixi spent most of her time here and was the actual regent alongside her son, who served as a puppet emperor. My friend also confirmed that Cixi killed anyone who stood in the way of her and her power. This included numerous concubines and ministers. She also embezzled money from the navy to finance her life of luxury in the summer palace.
Now it is a place of recreation for the locals and of course a centre of attraction for tourists. The stone bridge is aligned so that the sun shines through the arches at the winter solstice and illuminates the bridge.
Olympic grounds
The Olympic site was built as an extension of the imperial central axis. My friend grew up in Beijing and explained to me that before the Olympic site was built, it was all wasteland.
We visited the site on the first day I arrived and I was very impressed. There isn't much going on in winter, but in summer there are lots of events, many influencers make their videos, there is dancing and singing.
What struck me immediately was that the entire site was very, very clean. From the toilet facilities to the places - there wasn't an unnecessary speck of dust to be found.
Da Shan zi Art Park 大山子
Until the early 2000s, rocket parts were manufactured and used for military purposes on this site. After the military left the site, artists took over the area and a trendy art park with galleries, quaint shops, cafés and restaurants was created.
A complete contrast to the historic Summerpalace and with an extraordinary atmosphere.
The Great Wall of China 长城
The Great Wall of China is called 长城 (chang cheng), which translates as ‘long wall’. At 6,260 kilometres long, it is the largest structure ever built by man and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
According to the latest measurements, the wall with all its fortifications has a total length of 21,196 kilometres. Although it was never a coherent unit, it was nonetheless very impressive.
Standing on the wall, you have a marvellous view over the mountains. The energy was very powerful and masculine. The roughness of the surrounding mountains was emphasised by the icy wind. The dragon energy was very present and the message was clear: ‘The dragon is awakening’. My Chinese teacher explained to me after my return that the Great Wall is also called 大龙 (da long), the Great Dragon.
Near Beijing, the Badaling section of the wall has been very well restored and can be visited. Many sections of the Great Wall of China are falling into disrepair. In the entrance area, man-sized pictures of various sections and the condition of the wall are on display.
You need to be in good physical condition to climb the wall. It is quite steep in places. Part of the section can be accessed by cable car, but I didn't use it.
Temple of Heaven 天坛
The Temple of Heaven 天坛 (tian tan) literally means altar of heaven and is one of the largest temples in the city, covering an area of 2.7 square kilometres. The buildings make up only a fraction of the area. The complex is now mainly used as a public park.
During the imperial era, only the emperor and his closest entourage had access to the complex. The temple was mainly used to offer harvest sacrifices and to pray. One large area is the fasting palace, where the emperor spent time fasting and praying in seclusion before the sacrificial ceremonies.
I felt very comfortable in the complex. The spirit is still there and showed itself to me as the guardian of Beijing.
The weather was very favourable again and I spent a very peaceful and beautiful day there.
Forbidden City 故宫
I saved the Forbidden City 故宫 (gu gong) until last. I already sensed in advance that I had some kind of connection to this ancient imperial city. When I entered the city, I was gripped by an intense ‘memory’ energy. I let myself drift and always knew exactly which palace I was in and what it was used for. Unfortunately, I couldn't stay there for too long as the energy was too strong for me, so at some point I felt so nauseous that I had to leave the city.
The Forbidden City got its name from the fact that only the emperor, his family, the court and invited guests had access to the complex. Men were forbidden unauthorised access on pain of death. The only men who had access to the Forbidden City, apart from high-ranking officials and military personnel, were the eunuchs. During the Qing dynasty in particular, they exercised great influence over state affairs.
The complex consists of 9999 rooms and covers 720,000 square metres. The palace was built between 1406 and 1420 and was the main residence of the Chinese emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
My overall impression of my trip to China and Beijing in particular is very, very positive. It won't be the last time I've been here and I already have other destinations in China in mind. Before that, however, I still need to improve my Chinese language skills.
Click here for my blog article ‘Shanghai in winter’:
These oatmeal chocolate cakes with mango coconut yoghurt are perfect for when you have visitors on the doorstep at short notice. You usually have the ingredients at home and the sweet temptation is on the table in 30 minutes.
How did the recipe come about?
My husband is a sweetie (in every sense of the word... :-)). To satisfy his sweet tooth and not harm his body, I developed this recipe. I also like the cakes very much and enjoy them warm for breakfast from time to time.
How healthy is oatmeal?
As with everything, the rule applies: ‘The dose makes the poison’. Every herb and food in the right dosage that is suitable for your own body can be a healing and real food.
Oatmeal has many nutrients and vitamins. They are considered a weight loss aid, are gentle on the gastrointestinal tract and aid digestion. Oatmeal is filling and gives us the energy we need for a busy day.
Oatmeal contains fibre, which is very important for good digestion. However, we should pay attention to our constitution and how much of this fibre we can consume. If the intestine is rather sluggish, it needs fibre, but if there is too much, it can easily overload the intestine. Therefore, dose carefully.
Oatmeal is often eaten raw in muesli in the morning. In Ayurveda, breakfast is only eaten warm. With a warm meal, the body does not have to heat the food for the digestion process. Especially in the morning, the body needs longer to switch from sleep mode to wakefulness. So if the body has already used up energy to ‘warm up’ the food, there is not so much left for the day.
For me personally, a hot breakfast is a must. When I'm travelling and don't have the opportunity to eat warm food, I don't feel so good. For example, if I eat the usual breakfast roll, I get palpitations and slight nausea. The body needs a lot more energy to digest the heavy roll.
Why is vegan yoghurt used in the oatmeal chocolate cakes with mango coconut yoghurt?
On the one hand, Ayurveda states that fruit should not be consumed together with cow's milk products in order not to burden the digestive system. On the other hand, I personally cannot tolerate cow's milk products.
During my last stay at the Ayurveda clinic, I came across the vegan and sugar-free yoghurt variant, which I tolerate well. The lactic acid bacteria are good for my gut and the flavour is light and tangy.
What should I bear in mind when buying vegan yoghurt?
As with any product from the supermarket or organic market, I pay attention to the ingredients. If you have an oversensitive gut like me, you have no other choice. For me personally, it is important that there is no added sugar or other fillers or preservatives in the yoghurt. I prefer coconut and almond yoghurt, which only contains pure coconut milk or almonds and uses locust bean gum as a stabiliser. I prefer lactic acid bacteria cultures as a bacterial culture.
I am careful with soya yoghurt, as soya contains natural oestrogen and can upset the hormone balance if consumed in excess. Soya can also trigger allergies and disrupt our system.
