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February |
A Burning Desire: Dharma, God & the Path of Recovery with Kevin Griffin
February 19 - 21 |
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Discover the shared message of freedom resonating in both Buddhism and Twelve Step philosophy.
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Learn to Meditate with Acharya Dale Asrael
February 19 - 21 |
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Learn to train and calm the mind through the practice of meditation. Ideal for beginners as well as those who would like to stabilize and deepen their meditation experience. |
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The Body Never Lies: Hidden Prescriptions for Healing the Body-Mind with Douglas Brady
February 21 - 26 |
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"True healing is always a process of emergence into something new, rather than a simple returning to a prior state of being." |
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Discovering Your Soul's Compass: An Interspiritual Workshop on Guidance with Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. & Gordon Dveirin, Ed.D.
February 26 - 28 |
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Study with two pioneers in the global integrative medicine movement to find true guidance and align yourself with your highest purpose. |
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Falling Into the Moment: Breath-Centered Yoga with Ravi Dykema
February 26 - 28 |
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Quiet your mental chatter and allow your sensory experience to fill you with joy. |
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March |
Meeting the Queen of Dakinis: A Vajrayogini Practice Intensive at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya with Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown
March 1 - 7 |
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Join us for this precious opportunity to study with a renowned scholar and teacher of the yidam principle and immerse yourself fully in the vivid world of the co-emergent mother.
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Mindful Living in Stressful Times with Janet Solyntjes
March 4 - 7 |
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Discover the healing power of mindfulness and the joy of connecting to your mind and body in a fresh way. |
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Psychotherapy as a Path of Liberation with Bruce Tift
March 5 - 7 |
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Discover the shared wisdom of Buddhist philosophy and Western psychotherapy. |
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Introduction to Yoga & Meditation with Katharine Kaufman
March 12 - 14 |
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Experience the deep wellbeing of sitting in stillness and moving mindfully. |
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See Your Dream Job with Sue Frederick
March 12 - 14 |
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Find the work you were meant to do. |
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Chakrasamvara Retreat at the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya with Greg Smith
March 18 - 28 |
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A practice intensive for qualified practitioners. |
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In the Footsteps of the Buddha with Noah Levine
March 19 - 21 |
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The transformative power of the Buddha's teachings are as relevant to our lives today as they were 2,500 years ago. |
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Dying Consciously: The Greatest Journey with Linda Fitch
March 24 - 28 |
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To die consciously is the greatest journey we can ever take. |
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Grounded to the Earth, Connected to the Sky: A Meditation & Astronomy Workshop with Andrea Schweitzer & Jim Tolstrup
March 26 - 28 |
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Raise your gaze! |
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Learn to Meditate with Holly Gayley
March 26 - 28 |
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Learn to train and calm the mind through the practice of meditation. Ideal for beginners as well as those who would like to stabilize and deepen their meditation experience. |
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Spring Meditation Retreat with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
March 28 - April 11 |
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Shake off winter, renew your practice, and open the heart of compassion in this two-week spring retreat. |
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Spring Meditation Retreat with Acharya Arawana Hayashi: Week I
March 28 - April 4 |
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Cultivate the inherent qualities of the mind: relaxation, stability, and strength. |
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April |
Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart with Walter Taylor
April 2 - 4 |
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Awaken and open your heart to communicate fully with the world. |
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Feeding Your Demons with Lama Tsultrim Allione
April 2 - 4 |
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End your inner struggles through this ancient Tibetan practice. |
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Combined Program: Feeding Your Demons & Kapala Training Level I with Lama Tsultrim Allione
April 2 - 9 |
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Attend both of Tsultrim Allione's programs and receive a 20% tuition discount. |
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Spring Renewal Weekthun Retreat with Acharya Arawana Hayashi: Week II
April 4 - 11 |
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Discover peace within every breath, every step, every smile. |
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Kapala Training Level I with Lama Tsultrim Allione
April 4 - 9 |
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This retreat provides excellent training in a profound process of overcoming our internal struggles. |
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Romantic Love, Everyday Disappointment: Meditation & Relationships with Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown
April 9 - 11 |
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Discover how meditation helps us to create more fulfilling and lasting intimate relationships. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Great Eastern Sun, Windhorse & Drala with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
April 16 - 21 |
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For the true warrior, the path is both choiceless and continuously joyful. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Great Eastern Sun & Windhorse with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
April 16 - 19 |
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By connecting to universal primordial energy we can cultivate and draw upon the strength of our own heart. |
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Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: Levels I & II with Joe Dispenza, D.C.
April 16 - 18 |
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Discover the exciting world of biochemistry and neuroscience and how it can be used to literally rewire your brain and promote your deepest happiness. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Drala with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
April 19 - 21 |
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"When you invoke drala, you begin to experience basic goodness reflected everywhere—in yourself, in others, and in the entire world." Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior |
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Shambhala Art: Expanding Your Perceptions with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
April 22 - 25 |
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The principles of dharma art extend to everyday life: any activity can provide an opportunity to relax and open our senses to the phenomenal world. |
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Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson
April 23 - 25 |
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Open your eyes, heart and mind to your own basic goodness and the sacredness of life. Level I is an excellent introductory program if you would like to learn to meditate or deepen your practice. |
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2010 Summer Set-Up
April 25 - June 3 |
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Join our staff in erecting a tent village on our beautiful mountain campus. |
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Dream Yoga & the Bardos with Andrew Holecek
April 29 - May 2 |
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Use sleep as an opportunity to wake up. |
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The Art of Listening Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Wendy Bramlett
April 30 - May 2 |
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It is by connecting to subtler and subtler sensations of the body that we will feel more and more alive. |
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May |
Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels I & II in Denver, CO with Eva Wong
May 1 - 2 |
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Cultivate strength of body and calmness of mind through the ancient practice of qigong as presented by an authentic Taoist lineage holder. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Meek, Perky, and Outrageous & Inscrutable with Jim Yensan
May 7 - 13 |
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Designed for Heart of Warriorship graduates who want to engage the teachings and practices of the Sacred Path program in a retreat environment. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Meek with Jim Yensan
May 7 - 9 |
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Join us for this Shambhala Training Sacred Path program, in which we will study the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of the warrior's journey. |
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Unleashing Your Calling: Create the Work & Life You Love with Tama Kieves
May 7 - 9 |
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Follow your heart's inspiration and discover your deepest calling. |
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Yantra Yoga: The Tibetan Yoga of Movement with Lynn Sutherland
May 7 - 9 |
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Learn these ancient and powerful Tibetan practices for accessing our most inner nature. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Perky with Jim Yensan
May 9 - 11 |
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Learn to cultivate sharp, vibrant and uplifted energy through natural discipline. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Outrageous & Inscrutable with Jim Yensan
May 11 - 13 |
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In this Shambhala Training Sacred Path program, we will explore the fruitional qualities of a practiced warrior. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Golden Key with Valerie Lorig
May 13 - 16 |
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In this culmination of the Shambhala Sacred Path program, we will learn to access the richness inherent in our experience of the world. |
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Experiencing the Shamanic Journey for Insight, Vision & Healing with Sandra Ingerman
May 14 - 16 |
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Discover this ancient ceremony and make a personal journey to health and wholeness. |
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Tibetan Cranial Training with Shar Lee
May 14 - 18 |
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Study this nearly extinct energetic healing modality that connects us to our inherent healing capacity. |
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Touching the Moment: Indelible Presence with Acharya Dale Asrael & Cynthia Moku
May 19 - 23 |
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"Through practice, we develop new eyes and new ears." —Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche |
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Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky with Carol Crutchlow
May 21 - 23 |
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Let go into the vast possibilities of the present moment. |
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The Heart of All Being: Teaching in the Tradition of Ramana Maharshi with Pamela Wilson
May 21 - 23 |
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What does non-duality mean? Discover the peace to be discovered within this simple truth. |
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True Awakeness is an Open Body: A Masterful Yoga Weekend with Sofia Diaz
May 21 - 23 |
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Join us for this precious opportunity to practice deeply with a truly extraordinary yoga teacher. |
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Taming the Wild Horse: Riding the Energy of Emotions with Acharya Dale Asrael
May 27 - 31 |
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Learn to transform challenging emotions into wisdom and compassion. |
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OM Yoga: Revealing the Secrets of Vinyasa with Cyndi Lee
May 28 - 31 |
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Discover how by working with the flow of intention, movement and sensation we can create a more integrated and joyful yoga experience. |
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Extended OM Yoga & Yoga Body Buddha Mind Retreat with Cyndi Lee and David Nichtern
May 28 - June 2 |
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Attend both retreats and receive a discount over the cost of each separately. |
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Writers' Retreat: The Fruit of Meditation & Creativity with Susan Piver
May 28 - 31 |
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Discover how, through meditation, you can access your true voice and deepest inspiration. |
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Writers' Intensive: The Fruit of Meditation & Creativity with Susan Piver
May 28 - June 3 |
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Create an extended retreat by joining us for both Susan's weekend and weekday retreats. |
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Opening the Good Eye: Miksang Photography Level 1 with Michael Wood & Julie DuBose
May 28 - 31 |
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When we actually see directly, the world appears fresh, vivid and alive. |
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Yoga Body, Buddha Mind: OM Yoga and Meditation with Cyndi Lee and David Nichtern
May 31 - June 2 |
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Discover how the mutual support of yoga and Buddhist meditation can help bring body and mind into balance. |
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Weekday Writers' Retreat: The Fruit of Meditation & Creativity with Susan Piver
May 31 - June 3 |
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Discover how through meditation you can access your true voice and deepest inspiration. |
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June |
Shambhala Sutrayana Seminary with Acharya Jenny Warwick & Andrew Holecek
June 3 - 18 |
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Deepen your study and practice of the Shambhala Buddhist teachings during this two-week intensive. |
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Accessing the Brilliance Within: A Lîla Yoga™ Retreat with Erica Kaufman
June 4 - 6 |
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Allow the exuberance of peace to nourish you. |
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Learn to Meditate
June 4 - 6 |
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Learn to train and calm the mind through the practice of meditation. Ideal for beginners as well as those who would like to stabilize and deepen their meditation experience. |
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Women's Summer Practice Retreat: Yoga & Meditation with Katharine Kaufman
June 9 - 13 |
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Share your practice and build community in this intimate retreat for women on "The Way." |
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Contemplative Hiking with Kay Peterson
June 10 - 13 |
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One mountain. One blade of grass. Every step. |
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Summer Ngöndro Retreat
June 10 - 18 |
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The foundational ngöndro practices help us differentiate between samsara and nirvana. |
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Warrior Assembly with Lady Diana Mukpo and Acharya Mitchell Levy
June 11 - 22 |
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Receive the living teaching for creating enlightened society. |
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LifeForce Yoga® to Manage Your Mood with Amy Weintraub
June 18 - 20 |
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This workshop will provide you with a wide variety of powerful yet gentle natural tools to help you manage your mood. |
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Creating Sacred Gardens with Martin Mosko & Alxe Noden
June 18 - 20 |
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Create a place of peace in your own back yard. |
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Fifth Annual Courageous Women, Fearless Living: A Retreat for Women Touched by Cancer with Acharya Judith Lief, Dr. Victoria Maizes, Linda Sparrowe & Sofia Diaz
June 23 - 27 |
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Cancer support, healing, and transformation in the safe space of loving community. |
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Entering the Vajra World
June 23 - 27 |
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Complete this prerequisite for the 2010 Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary in a retreat environment. |
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Running with the Mind of Meditation & Yoga with Tarah Cech, Marty Kibiloski & Jon Pratt
June 24 - 27 |
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Run! Stretch! Sit! Breathe! Ahhh... |
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Courageous Women, Fearless Living Alumni Reunion Weekend with Acharya Judith Lief, Dr. Victoria Maizes, Linda Sparrowe & Sofia Diaz
June 25 - 27 |
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Past participants of our Courageous Women retreats are warmly invited to join us as we connect with friends, new and old. |
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Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary with Acharyas Christie Cashman and Gaylon Ferguson under the direction of Kongma Sakyong, Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche
June 27 - July 18 |
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Receive the precious Vajrayana transmission and begin your ngöndro practice. |
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Scorpion Seal Assembly: Year Two
June 28 - July 11 |
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Join us for this next step on the Scorpion Seal journey. |
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July |
Healing Rhythms: A Drumming Weekend to Discover your Musical Spirit with Christine Stevens
July 2 - 5 |
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This program has been rescheduled to September 3rd to 6th. |
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Summer Werma Retreat
July 5 - 11 |
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Come celebrate your world, the world of the Rigdens. |
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Women's Summer Practice Retreat: Yoga & Meditation with Katharine Kaufman
July 7 - 11 |
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This retreat has been rescheduled to June 9 to 13. |
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Summer Ngöndro Retreat with Acharya Allyn Lyon
July 9 - 17 |
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The dates of this program have been changed to June 10 to 18. |
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Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
July 16 - 18 |
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Open your eyes, heart and mind to your own basic goodness and the sacredness of life. Level I is an excellent introductory program if you would like to learn to meditate or deepen your practice. |
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Scorpion Seal Assembly: Year One with The Kongma Sakyong, Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche
July 18 - 30 |
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By the confidence of the golden sun of the great east, May the lotus garden of the Rigden's wisdom bloom. |
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Summer Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Allyn Lyon
July 30 - August 27 |
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"Dathün is a pivotal point in one's life, where the profundity of the teachings soak into our core. It is the time and opportunity for us to change, develop and mature." -- Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche |
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Summer Meditation Retreat: Weekthün I with Acharya Allyn Lyon
July 30 - August 6 |
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Cultivate the inherent qualities of the mind: relaxation, stability and strength. |
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Summer Meditation Retreat: Weekthüns I & II with Acharya Allyn Lyon
July 30 - August 13 |
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By slowing down and focusing the mind, the ordinary world transforms into a magical display. |
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Awakening Wisdom & Compassion with Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
July 30 - August 1 |
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The practice of lojong, or mind training, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist means to generate compassion and loosen the fixation of ego. |
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August |
Summer Meditation Retreat: Weekthün II with Acharya Allyn Lyon
August 6 - 13 |
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Deepen your connection to your practice and open your heart in this week-long meditation intensive. |
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Summer Meditation Retreat: Weekthüns II & III with Acharya Allyn Lyon
August 6 - 20 |
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By sitting still and simply following the breath, the inherent qualities of the mind naturally unfold and shine forth. |
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Summer Meditation Retreat: Weekthün III with Acharya Allyn Lyon
August 13 - 20 |
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Discover peace within every breath, every step, every smile. |
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Summer Meditation Retreat: Weekthüns III & IV with Acharya Allyn Lyon
August 13 - 27 |
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With mindfulness, even the most seemingly simple activities lead us to wisdom. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels III, IV & V in Denver, CO with Eva Wong
August 14 - 19 |
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Deepen your practice in this powerful training sequence. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong: Level III in Denver, CO with Eva Wong
August 14 - 15 |
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This Denver program is for for graduates of Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels I & II. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong: Level IV in Denver, CO with Eva Wong
August 16 - 17 |
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Receive instruction in the Immortals' Guide to Self-Massage & Breath Regulation and Red Phoenix Calistenics, and Wudang Shan's Five Internal Animals Training. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong: Level V in Denver, CO with Eva Wong
August 18 - 19 |
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Deepen your training in the practices of the Xiantianwujimen and Yiquan schools. |
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Shambhala Sangha Retreat with Acharya Pema Chödrön & Kalapa Acharya Adam Lobel
August 25 - September 1 |
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Come practice and study with two of the great teachers in the Shambhala lineage. |
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Contemplative Hiking with Kay Peterson
August 27 - 29 |
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One mountain. One blade of grass. Every step. |
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September |
Running with the Mind of Meditation & Yoga with Tarah Cech, Marty Kibiloski & Jon Pratt
September 3 - 6 |
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Run! Stretch! Sit! Breathe! Ahhh... |
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Healing Rhythms: A Drumming Weekend to Discover your Musical Spirit with Christine Stevens
September 3 - 6 |
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“Christine Stevens can introduce you to the magic, fun, and healing power of drumming. I recommend it.” -Dr. Andrew Weil, MD, author, Spontaneous Healing, Healthy Aging. |
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Illumination: The Shamans Way of Healing with Alberto Villoldo, PhD
September 10 - 12 |
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Learn how the shamanic journey can help us heal and live to our fullest potential. |
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Tibetan Cranial Training with Shar Lee
September 24 - 28 |
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Study this nearly extinct energetic healing modality that connects us to our inherent healing capacity. |
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