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March |
Conscious Loving and Living with Kathlyn Hendricks CANCELLED
March 1 - 4 |
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Open your heart, renew your vision, and empower your vitality during this weekend led by a leading pioneer in the mind-body field. |
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The Power of Savasana: Exploring our Death to Liberate our Lives with Elysabeth Williamson
March 2 - 4 |
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Deep surrender and relaxation allow us to face the fears and wisdom of death in this powerful yoga retreat. |
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CANCELLED~ Vajrayogini Intensive
with Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown
March 4 - 11 |
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Join us for this precious opportunity to immerse yourself in the vivid world of the co-emergent mother under the guidance of an extraordinary scholar and teacher of the yidam principle. |
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Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human with Shastri Samten Kobelt
March 9 - 11 |
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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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Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart with Patti Chenis
March 16 - 18 |
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Open your heart and better communicate with the world. |
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Foundations of Yoga and Meditation with Katharine Kaufman
March 16 - 18 |
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A gentle and deep yoga retreat combining wisdom of the body and mind. |
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RESCHEDULED: Sacred Energies: Wisdom of World Religions with Sonya Jones
March 16 - 18 |
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This program has been RESCHEDULED. The new dates are October 5-7, 2012.
Dive into the river of sacred energy that weaves through all wisdom traditions in this rich and informative weekend. |
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Tai Chi & Meditation: Finding Peace Within Movement with Larry Welsh
March 16 - 18 |
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An enriching retreat offering an entry into the vast and profound practices of Tai Chi Ch'uan and Mindfulnes Meditation. |
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PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATES~Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky With Janet Solyntjes
March 23 - 25 |
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Let go into the vast possibilities of the present moment. |
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The Way of the Happy Woman: Spring Retreat with Sara Avant Stover
March 23 - 25 |
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Give yourself a treat in this multifaceted retreat to renew and bloom into the coming Spring. |
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CANCELLED~ Madhyamaka Retreat: Entrance to the Middle
with Jules Levinson
March 24 - April 1 |
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This program will rely primarily on Chandrakirti's "Entrance to the Middle" to guide us toward the meaning of the profound.
*Program dates have moved from February 4-12 to March 24- April 1.* |
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Chakrasamvara Practice Intensive with Greg Smith
March 24 - April 1 |
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This profound practice intensive will be held within the physical representation of Chakrasamvara's mandala in the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya. |
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April |
Shambhala Training Levels I-III:
The Art of Being Human, Birth of the Warrior and Warrior in the World
April 3 - 8 |
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Shambhala Sacred Path of the Warrior:
Great Eastern Sun,Windhorse and Drala with Walter Taylor and Adana Barbieri
April 6 - 11 |
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Enter the Sacred Path of the Warrior.
For the true warrior, the path is both choiceless and continuously joyful. |
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Dancing with Hope and Fear
Part 4: Complete Openness and Crazy Wisdom
with Frank Berliner
April 6 - 8 |
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Fearless Creativity: A Meditation & Writing Retreat with Susan Piver
April 13 - 16 |
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Delve into your creative voice in this contemplative writing weekend with a leading writer of our time.
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Learn to Meditate: Turning the Mind into an Ally
April 13 - 15 |
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Meditation practice allows us to find peace within ourselves while developing a strong, yet flexible mind. Our Learn to Meditate retreats offer accessible meditation practice techniques as well as a perspective on how they work. |
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Scorpion Seal 3 Practice Intensive with Shastri Samten Kobelt
April 19 - 22 |
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Relationship as a Path of Awakening with Bruce Tift
April 20 - 22 |
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Draw on the wisdom of Western psychology and Buddhist teachings to work with our sense of disconnection and awaken to our interconnectedness. |
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Enlightened Leadership: Lessons from the I Ching with Shastri Daniel Hessey
April 20 - 22 |
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DENVER PROGRAM: Meditation with Yoga with Katharine Kaufman
April - 21 |
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Honor the body's wisdom through yoga and meditation in this urban retreat.
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Breath-Centered Yoga Retreat with Ravi Dykema
April 27 - 29 |
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Re-engage the magic of daily life through this traditional Hatha yoga retreat. |
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Feeding Your Demons with Charlotte Rotterdam & Pieter Oosthuizen
April 27 - 29 |
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Nurture rather than fight your obstacles and fears to allow their inherent wisdom to empower your life. |
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Summer Set Up
April 29 - June 10 |
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Pitch in by pitching tents! Come as a volunteer and help us set up tents as we transform our mountain campus into a summer village to house our larger seasonal programs. |
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May |
Tibetan Cranial Training with Shar Lee
May 3 - 8 |
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Explore this ancient healing modality that draws on contemplative practice and hands-on work. |
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Plant Spirit Medicine with Eliot Cowan
May 4 - 6 |
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A shamanic retreat engaging the wisdom of the plant world, the elements and the earth to bring healing, connection and insight. |
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Body Wisdom: Yoga Retreat with Wendy Bramlett
May 4 - 6 |
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A regenerative and deeply healing yoga retreat to awaken the body's voice. |
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Huichol Fire Ceremony with Eliot Cowan
May - 5 |
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A fire ceremony celebrating Tatewari, the deity of fire and trainer of shamans. |
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Huichol Fire Ceremony & Dinner with Eliot Cowan
May - 5 |
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A fire ceremony celebrating Tatewari, the deity of fire and trainer of shamans, |
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Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
May 11 - 13 |
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Meditation practice allows us to find peace within ourselves while developing a strong, yet flexible mind. Our Learn to Meditate retreats offer accessible meditation practice techniques as well as a perspective on how they work. |
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The Kabbalah of Writing with Rabbi Rami Shapiro
May 11 - 13 |
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Explore writing as a spiritual practice to open our minds and hearts. |
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The Practice of Recovery: Buddhism & the 12 Steps with Kevin Griffin
May 11 - 13 |
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Engage the healing teachings of East and West in this weekend dedication to supporting the sacred state of sobriety. |
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Touching the Moment: Indelible Presence with Acharya Dale Asrael & Cynthia Moku
May 16 - 20 |
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A rich retreat of contemplative practices and art to open the indelible presence of every moment. |
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Dream Yoga with Andrew Holecek
May 17 - 20 |
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Learn to awaken in your dreams, and thus to life through this ancient Buddhist practice, taught by a leading teacher in the field. |
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The Minds of Boys and Girls: Understanding our Children with Kathy Stevens
May 18 - 20 |
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Discover the intriguing and rich differences that make boys and girls unique, in order to better serve them at home and in school. |
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Principle-Based Partner Yoga Teacher Training with Elysabeth Williamson
May 20 - 25 |
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A special opportunity to engage with this unique yoga form that draws on the transformative power of consciously and authentically connecting with others. |
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Taming the Wild Horse: Riding the Energy of Emotions with Acharya Dale Asrael
May 24 - 28 |
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Explore the energy and hidden wisdom of even the strongest emotions in this contemplative retreat. |
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The Four Dignities: Meek, Perky, Outrageous and Inscrutable with Jim Yensan
May 25 - 31 |
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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.The Four Dignities
Meek, Perky, Outrageous & Inscrutable
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Mayan Spiritual Teachings with Erick Gonzalez
May 25 - 28 |
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An experiential dive into the Mayan prophecies, teachings and practices to usher in the dawning of a new era. |
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June |
Art and Contemplative Practice: The Laboratory with Sue West
June 1 - 3 |
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An inspiring weekend exploring art as an experiment in developing presence. |
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Living Yoga: The Sutras of Patanjali with River Cummings
June 1 - 3 |
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Uncover the rich yogic tradition of Patanjali through chanting and asana practice. |
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Simplicity Retreat
June 1 - 3 |
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Learn to train and calm the mind through gentle introduction to the practice of meditation and enjoyment of nature in a group retreat setting. |
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Mindful Hiking with Kay Peterson
June 8 - 10 |
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Enjoy the rich beauty of SMC's land through the mindful practice of walking in nature. |
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Unleash Your Calling: Create the Work and Life you Love with Tama Kieves
June 8 - 10 |
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Let you deep passion guide you to create sustainable and inspiring work. |
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Awakening to the Wisdom of your Dreams with Zoe Avstreih
June 8 - 10 |
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A rich weekend exploring dream imagery as helpful guide in our life's unfolding. |
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DENVER PROGRAM: Traditional Chinese Qigong Levels I-II with Acharya Dale Asrael
June 9 - 10 |
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A rare opportunity to learn Qigong practices of two ancient Taoist lineages. |
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Radical Responsibility: Authentic & Compassionate Leadership with Acharya Fleet Maull
June 10 - 14 |
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A retreat for leaders to engage with powerful practices to bring authentic presence, relationship and creativity to the workplace. |
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Magnetizing Shambhala with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
June 15 - 18 |
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Join us for this precious opportunity to receive these important teachings and abhishekas! Registration will re-open soon. |
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A Lîla Yoga Retreat: Accessing the Brilliance Within with Erica Kaufman
June 15 - 17 |
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Join this powerful yoga retreat weaving discipline and freedom through practices of body and mind. |
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Scorpion Seal Assembly IV
June 18 - 29 |
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Join us for the next step of the Scorpion Seal journey! |
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Scorpion Seal Assembly III
June 18 - 29 |
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Join us for the next step of the Scorpion Seal journey! |
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Running with the Mind of Meditation with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Jon Pratt, Tarah Cech and Marty Kibiloski
June 30 - July 3 |
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Synchronize body and mind in this rare retreat drawing on the contemplative practices of running, meditation and yoga. |
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July |
Sangha Retreat with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Acharya Adam Lobel
July 3 - 8 |
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Meditation and Yoga Retreat for Women with Katharine Kaufman
July 4 - 8 |
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An intimate retreat of restorative yoga, meditation and mindful time in nature. |
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Enlightened Society Assembly with Acharyas Gaylon Ferguson and Arawana Hayashi
July 8 - 22 |
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Come and join us for this precious opportunity to practice and study the profound and sacred teachings of our lineage! |
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Awareness: It's Not What You Think with Cheri Huber
July 13 - 15 |
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Expand your awareness and focus your attention in this retreat dedicated to awakening our authentic being. |
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Sacred Path of the Warrior: Golden Key with Cynthia Kneen
July 18 - 22 |
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Join us as we learn the practice of enriching presence, the ability to sense the inner wealth within ourselves, phenomena, and the natural world. |
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Family Camp
July 18 - 24 |
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Enjoy a nurturing, creative and contemplative retreat with your family on SMC's beautiful land. |
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Manifest your Dream Job with Sue Fredrick
July 20 - 22 |
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Draw on your intuition and mindfulness practice to awaken to your life's work. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong Levels III-V with Eva Wong
July 20 - 26 |
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Deepen your practice of this profound Taoist healing tradition. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong Level III
July 20 - 22 |
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Deepen your practice of this profound Taoist healing tradition. |
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Warrior Assembly
July 22 - August 2 |
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Receive the living teaching of enlightened society. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong Level IV
July 22 - 24 |
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Deepen your practice of this profound Taoist healing tradition. |
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Janet Solyntjes
July 24 - 29 |
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Discover the power of mindfulness to bring greater ease and harmony to your life. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong Level V with Eva Wong
July 24 - 26 |
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Deepen your practice of this profound Taoist healing tradition. |
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Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
July 27 - 29 |
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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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Summer Dathün: Meditation in Action with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson and Shastri Ethan Nichtern
July 27 - August 24 |
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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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Pedagogy, Neuroscience and Heartfelt Awareness for Education Professionals with Peter Grossenbacher and Andra Brill
July 27 - 29 |
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Learn mindfulness-based educational techniques to enhance your pedagogical skills and strategies. |
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August |
Keepers of the Flame: Healing Rhythms and Visionary Voices for Transforming our World: The Heart of the Healer Foundation (THOTH) 8th International Gathering
August 2 - 5 |
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An extraordinary gathering of wisdom keepers, leaders and musicians celebrating the awakening of a compassionate planetary culture. |
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Qigong and Meditation Retreat with Eva Wong and Acharya Dale Asrael
August 5 - 10 |
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An advanced retreat for nourishing a healthy body and cultivating a clear mind. |
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Flow Yoga and Meditation with Katharine Kaufman
August 8 - 12 |
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Investigate the natural flow between stillness and movement in this extended yoga retreat |
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Mindful Hiking with Kay Peterson
August 9 - 12 |
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Explore the four foundations of mindfulness as you enjoy the beauty of our mountain wilderness. |
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Brush Mind: Zen Calligraphy and Brushwork with Kazuaki Tanahashi
August 10 - 12 |
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A rare opportunity to study the contemplative practice of brushwork with a renowned master. |
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Learn to Meditate: Turning the Mind into an Ally
August 17 - 19 |
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Meditation practice allows us to find peace within ourselves while developing a strong, yet flexible mind. Our Learn to Meditate retreats offer accessible meditation practice techniques as well as a perspective on how they work. |
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6th Annual Courageous Women: A Retreat for Women Touched by Cancer with Acharya Judy Lief, Linda Sparrowe and Victoria Maizes, MD.
August 21 - 26 |
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A deeply healing and transformative retreat uniting the practices of mindfulness, yoga and integrative medicine. |
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Dreaming the Soul Back Home with Robert Moss
August 24 - 26 |
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Welcome the energy and magic of soul back into your body and daily life in the trans formative retreat. |
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Integrating Yoga and Buddhist Practice with Shôken Michael Stone
August 31 - September 2 |
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Explore and experience deeper streams that link these two powerful wisdom traditions. |
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Running with the Mind of Meditation with Jon Pratt and Marty Kibiloski
August 31 - September 3 |
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A unique retreat to enhance your running experience by engaging meditation practices. |
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September |
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
September 7 - 9 |
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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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Tibetan Cranial Training with Shar Lee
September 13 - 18 |
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Explore this ancient healing modality that draws on contemplative practice and hands-on work. |
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Sustainable Business: Growing a Good Idea from Fear to Fruition with Joshua Onysko
September 14 - 16 |
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Entrepreneur Joshua Onysko shares practical, inspiring ways to grow a sustainable business from the ground up. |
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Healing the Heart and Mind: Mindfulness for Health Caregivers with Michael Baime and Karen Bowles
September 20 - 24 |
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A powerful retreat drawing on mindfulness practices to bring greater empathy, presence and compassion into your clinical practice. |
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Befriending Small Deaths - Big Deaths with Dominie Cappadonna
September 21 - 23 |
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Develop courage and gentleness in facing death and dying in this supportive retreat. |
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Prajna Yoga & the Heart of Meditation with Theresa Murphy
September 28 - 30 |
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Draw on your inner wisdom to harmonize body, heart and mind. |
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October |
Sacred Energies: Wisdom of World Religions with Sonya Jones
October 5 - 7 |
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This program was RESCHEDULED from March 16 - 18, 2012.
Dive into the river of sacred energy that weaves through all wisdom traditions in this rich and informative weekend. |
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Meditation as Healing: The Outer, Inner & Secret Practices of Medicine Buddha with Anyen Rinpoche
October 26 - 28 |
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