Threads of Sorrow & Love
A Journey Into Keening
Journey with wise elders who will introduce you to the sacred art of keening and how this ancient tradition lives today
90 Minutes
The word keening has become more widely known in recent years, but what does keening actually mean? At this potent time on earth, we are seeing an upsurge of awareness around ancestral trauma and our collective need for the healing power of grief. How can we pick up the threads of this ancient practice in a good way?
Join us in this journey into the sacred waters of grief, where we will be guided by wise elders in the ancient art of keening, exploring its deep roots and enduring presence in our lives today.
Together, we will remember how this sacred tradition continues to resonate, offering a powerful way to express the emotions that weave us back into honoring the cycles of Life.
Mary McLaughlin
&
Phyllida Anam-Aire
Looking for a Deeper Dive?
This workshop is an introduction to our upcoming 8-week course, “Keening: A Living Tradition,” which starts on October 8th.
"We are weaving the bright and dark threads of our journeys through...
We are weaving our lives,
We are weaving a blanket of light,
We are weaving a basket to hold all that's true
- Alexa Sunshine Rose
This Workshop Is For You If:
- You feel called to connect with ancestral keening traditions from Ireland & Scotland
- You desire to participate in a workshop that blends ancient practices with modern insights for healing
- You are seeking a sacred space to explore grief in a welcoming community
- You're moved by the healing power of vocal expression and communal lament
- You wish to deepen your understanding of grief as a transformative and spiritual journey
What’s Included
We know that song and story have the power to awaken ancient memory, and be a balm for our human challenges.
Our prayer is that this workshop will do just that.
- 90-minute workshop recording with TWO elders from the Keening tradition
- 10-minute BONUS recording of elder Madge Bray (Scotland) sharing her story of coming into the Keening tradition
Our Hosts
FOUNDERESS
Greetings, I'm Hanna Leigh
This organization, Weaving Remembrance, was birthed through my own passion to to reclaim ancestral wisdom and connect with the indigenous spirit of the “Great Sacred Motherland of Europe” – a term I first heard from activist Lyla June.
It is an honor to sit with wisdom keepers, song carriers and storytellers from around Europe, and we invite you to come along for the journey!
CO-WEAVER
Lana Lanaia
I am a musician, sound healer, and facilitator of classes and retreats for over 20 years. My inspiration flows from my deep love for the Earth; of wild landscapes, forests, mountains, rivers, oceans, sacred sites, and the stars. Over the years, I have been learning from indigenous & healing traditions, ways that we may rekindle our relationship with self, Nature and our origins.
I am passionate about re-awakening the ancient~living~wisdom within our hearts and lands; weaving remembrance that we are all children of the Earth.
Our Guest Teachers
IRELAND
Mary McLaughlin
Dr. Mary McLaughlin is internationally known for her knowledge of the ancestral Keening practice in Ireland. An acclaimed singer who has released five albums (one on Sony Music) and has had over a million hits on Spotify, she combines her artistry with an academic approach to the Keen, grounding it in its history and context.
Originally from Northern Ireland, and having lived, taught and studied in Ireland, England and the USA, she has collected a variety of degrees and certificates including Graduate Certificates of Education and Vocal Training, Coaching, Shamanic Studies, Sound Healing, an MA in Ritual Chant and Song and a PhD in Otherworld Irish Song.
She is an official Irish Research Scholar in the field of Irish Traditional Song Studies and specializes in the Keen and Irish Fairy Song. She has been an invited guest on many podcasts and classes including many of the Songs of Mother Europe series, where she has shared her knowledge of Irish song and culture. She teaches online classes in the Keen, Irish Traditional Singing and The Songs of Irish Faerie and is currently finishing writing a book on the Keen and looking forward to a release date in 2024.
IRELAND/SCOTLAND
Phyllida Anam-Áire
Having finished her studies in humanistic psychology, Phyllida trained and worked for ten years with Elisabeth Kübler -Ross MD. After ten years working with Celtic Consciousness in Germany, she moved to Edinburgh to be with her son and grandchildren. Phyllida still shares her “Teachings from the Cauldron”, which is a combination of humanistic psychology and Spiritual wisdom.
An Invitation
May this bring nourishment and inspiration to you as you walk with the joys and challenges of this precious human life.
We invite you to create an uninterrupted space and join us live for this virtual gathering.
This workshop offers a glimpse into the rich traditions of keening, serving as an introduction for our upcoming course, “Keening: A Living Tradition,” hosted by Hanna Leigh & Lana Lanaia, which starts on October 8th, 2024!
Frequently Asked Questions
This offering is happening online through Zoom, with teachers joining us from different countires.
Yes. The live call will be recorded, and a recording will be shared with all who have pre-registered. Entry into the giveaway is only available for those who come to the live call.
The giveaway winner(s) will be announced shortly after the live call on September 10th, 2024 and will be notified by email.
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