The Liminal Compass charts the creative response of our team of artists, writers, musicians and scientists to Ecuador’s legendary Tayos Caves
Designed as a journey of retreat and reflection following its four directions:
FOREST - THRESHOLD - CAVE - EMERGENCE
The Liminal Compass is a way-finder for discovery, transformation and re-imagination explored through art, music, storytelling, meditation and sound. Our destination is not so much a place as a way of being; of following the threads that run between ourselves, our senses, our thoughts and feelings, and the natural world around us.
THROUGH THE JOURNEY YOU WILL GET TO EXPLORE:
MUSIC
Including a new long-form composition “Tayos Caves Ecuador” by Jon Hopkins - also musical performances recorded inside the Cave itself
WRITING & POETRY
Explore the sensory journey to the Cave, re-frame perspectives and re-set the senses
MEDITATIONS
Guided Dreamseeds meditations to take you deep into the landscapes of our expedition and your inner worlds
FIELD RECORDINGS
Unique sound recordings from the River, Rainforest and the Cave for immersion, meditation and imagination
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY
Stories and reflections on our expedition journey told through photography and art
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Recorded workshops exploring in-depth the topics of the Compass and introducing creative practices help you on your journey
PATHFINDERS LIBRARY
A collection of conversations between Liminal Compass creators Eileen Hall and Tamsin Cunningham and inspiring voices in the fields of philosophy, meditation, neuroscience, wellbeing, psychedelic research, geology, ancient history, music, art, environmentalism and activism.
This is the story of a liminal place; one that changed us forever and which might just change you too
In moments of great change and transition humans have always sought sanctuary and guidance from caves. Now, at a time when we sense that the future may need to look very different to the present, when there are so many thresholds to cross, this liminal place offers us space to re-imagine.
THE Pathfinders
MEMBERSHIP
Become a member of the Liminal Compass to embark on a curated journey of exploration through creative workshops, talks, art, writing, music and meditation.
Choose from our Pathfinder or Guardian memberships to help support the protection of Tayos and its rainforest home.
become
a
PATHFINDER
SIGN UP FOR FREE OR SUPPORT OUR WORK WITH A DONATION
Join the Liminal Compass for a curated journey of exploration, workshops, access to the Pathfinder Library, Tayos Caves, Ecuador by Jon Hopkins and more.
become
a
GUARDIAN
£150 - £500 /MONTH
Take your exploration of the Liminal Compass further and join our inspirational community of Tayos Guardians for personal workshops and expedition invitations.
Your donations through membership of the Liminal Compass support our ongoing work in conservation, regeneration and engagement through the arts. Your membership will make a real difference to the forests and cave that have inspired the Liminal Compass.
who we are
CREATORS & CO-DIRECTORS
Eileen Hall Munoz
Eileen Hall is Co-Director and Artist for Tayos. Since the death of her father Stan Hall she has worked to continue his legacy of research, exploration and the campaign for conservation of the Tayos Cave. Working with community, indigenous groups and healing/shamanic practices, Eileen brings with her a wealth of knowledge on sensory experience, the exploration of our inner worlds, psychology, consciousness and wellbeing. The art, poetry and mediations she has created for the Liminal Compass journey offer a welcome into the luminosity of the dream world, exploring what it means to connect to nature and the land we inhabit and the role that our environments can play in healing our psyches and society at large.
Tamsin Cunningham
Tamsin Cunningham is Co-Director, Writer & Artist for Tayos. She lives on the west coast of Scotland amongst the natural landscapes that inspire and inform her work. Exploring the subtle factors that constitute the character and spirit of a place, and with a deep respect for the elements that shape them, Tamsin’s work focuses on fostering community, belonging and connection. Drawn to exploration from an early age, her fascination with the relationship between the natural world and sensory experience has shaped her belief that heightened awareness holds the key to understanding the patterns, processes and beliefs that shape our lives. It is this trust in the ability of our environments to teach, clarify, heal and inspire that she brings to the essays, poetry and artwork she has created for the Liminal Compass.
CONTRIBUTORS
FAQs
What is Tayos?
Tayos is a project using art, music, writing and meditation to tell the story of the Tayos Cave, Ecuador and what it can teach us about our relationship with nature and its role in our well being. The Liminal Compass is the first in a series of creative endeavors by Tayos to raise awareness of the Cave and support protection of it and other fragile natural environments like it.
How do I access the Liminal Compass content?
Sign up and become a member of the Liminal Compass. Choose between our Pathfinder and Guardian memberships and whether you’d like to make a donation to support our work.
You’ll be asked to create a password as part of the sign up process. Once you are signed up you can access all the creative content and workshop and Pathfinder recordings via the Members Sign In on our main menu. Just sign in and click ‘Explore the Liminal Compass’.
Do I have to sign up for a full twelve month membership?
If you are signing up to donate each month you can change your donation level or cancel your membership at any time. If you wish to cancel, just email us at guardians@tayos.org
Where can I share this project?
Enjoy the meditations, art, music, storytelling and poetry and discover the ways they can spark your own explorations; whether they are in nature, in your relationships or in the landscapes of your own thoughts, sensations and emotions.
As you follow the Compass tag your photos and videos on Instagram with #liminalcompass so we can weave our collective story together.
We would love to see the project being shared by simple word of mouth as well. Share with friends, family and colleagues and invite anyone you feel would enjoy and benefit from this exploration.
How do I cancel my membership?
Just send us an email at gaurdians@tayos.org and we will process your cancellation.