FAQ’s

What are Natural Rhythms?
The elemental forces of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, along with Spirit all function in archetypal ways. They are primary patterns that express the same even though their state may vary.

For example, the element of Fire brings warmth and heat whether it shows up as the sun, a roaring fire, or a chili pepper. The archetypal energy of the elements help you understand the way the elements function in you so you can apply it to the creation of your own life.

Working with the forces of nature and their rhythmic cycles can bring:

• Freedom from depression (many of our participants report)
• Success in multiple life areas
  
• Greater life guidance and inner knowing.
• Inner balance and peace.
• Powerful tools for creation in every area of your life.
• Understanding of how to release energy and things you no longer need.
• An increased capacity to express your essence and life purpose.

In “Natural Rhythms” the elemental forces show you how to open up to “Mother Nature’s” tool box and her natural cycles. The elements are the tools you use to move through life’s ups and downs. By integrating them, you begin to listen more deeply. You, then, move to the Natural Rhythm of the elemental forces. Co-creating with “Mother Nature”, you choreograph your own life dance.

How can nature contribute to my overall life success?
Nature will guide you to greater levels of success in every area of your life when you align with her principles and wisdom. Learning to listen to the messages of her rhythms and elemental teachings opens you to the core of nature’s creation capacity and dramatically increases your ability to bring your dreams into reality.

How do the elements help guide my life?
Because the elemental forces form the core energies of creation, they have the ability to meet you where you are developmentally and help guide you to your next creation level. The urge toward growth and expansion flows through you and constantly takes you, if you are listening and responding, to your next learning edge. The elements, no matter how much you have worked with them, meet you where you are developmentally and assist you in your expanding growth by guiding you in every area of life.

What is the difference between Natural Rhythms and astrology?
Working with Natural Rhythms™ creates a great foundation for the study of astrology. The twelve astrological gates of awareness are a division of the four elemental archetypes. Understanding the elemental forces forms an essential component of working with astrology and the principles of creation. However, at Natural Rhythms we focus mainly on the study of the creative principles found in nature. A very astute young man, while reviewing the Natural Rhythms book for the first time, suggested the term “Naturology.” So, we now consider ourselves “naturologists.” This is a light-hearted way for people to understand the difference between an astrologer and our approach at Natural Rhythms.

How much training have the Natural Rhythms facilitators had?
Each Natural Rhythms Certified Facilitator studied extensively within the Natural Rhythms™ Institute before taking additional facilitator training for each program in which they are certified to present. They function as independent business owners. They use the Institute’s training materials and methods in all associated Natural Rhythms™ programs they facilitate. Most Natural Rhythms facilitators are available to travel and facilitate in different areas and available to do one-on-one coaching by phone or in person.

Why are Natural Rhythms learning groups called “circles”? In most Natural Rhythms learning environments, a circular setting for participation is set up in order to see and hear one another more effectively. In a circle, it is easier learn from the other participants as well as the facilitator. It provides a sharing environment where it is safer to grow, connect. and support one another. Each “circle” creates a unique energy that evolves from the participants who come together to form that group.

Can I integrate Natural Rhythms™ teachings with my religious practice?
Because the Natural Rhythms™ teachings help you form a deeper connection to the elements of nature through your own lens, it expands your ability to integrate your inner knowing with your religious practice.

Natural Rhythms™ teaches an unbiased alignment with nature that speaks to everyone, no matter what your race, gender, creed, caste, sexual orientation, or religious practice.