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Shotoku Children's Center (Off Season)
April 21 - June 1, 2008 |
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Off season quality child care for children ages 3 – 15 whose parents are program participants or staff. |
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2008 Summer Set-Up
April 27 - June 5, 2008 |
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Join our staff in erecting a tent village on our beautiful mountain campus. |
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May |
Touching the Moment: Indelible Presence with Acharya Dale Asrael & Cynthia Moku
May 13 - 17, 2008 |
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"Through practice, we develop new eyes and new ears." —Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche |
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Lîla Yoga™ Retreat with Erica Kaufman
May 16 - 18, 2008 |
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Join us as we weave together yoga postures, meditation and breathing practices to rejuvenate our bodies and minds. |
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Psychotherapy as a Path of Liberation with Bruce Tift
May 16 - 18, 2008 |
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Join us to explore the integration of Western and Buddhist psychological approaches, which greatly enriches the practice and results of clinical work. |
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Taming the Wild Horse: Riding the Energy of Emotions
with Acharya Dale Asrael
May 18 - 22, 2008 |
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Transform challenging emotions into wisdom and compassion. |
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Shambhala Guide Training
May 22 - 25, 2008 |
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This program has been deferred indefinitely. Please check our web site periodically for future dates. |
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Shambhala Meditation Instructor Training
May 22 - June 1, 2008 |
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This program has been deferred indefinitely. Please check our web site periodically for future dates. |
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Living at the Threshold: Facing Our Deepest Emotions & Fears with Martin Lassoff, Jun Po Denis Kelly Roshi, Jude Blitz, Luke Entrup & Brian Spielmann (formerly entitled The Way of Emotions: From Shadow to Light)
May 23 - 26, 2008 |
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Learn to discover your inner richness and strength to affect powerful changes in your life. |
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Windhorse: Horses & the Power of Our True Nature
with Jackie Ashley & Jim Tolstrup
May 29 - June 1, 2008 |
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Through working with these majestic animals, we can discover their qualities in ourselves as well—power, grace, dignity and freedom. |
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Inner Alignment: A Vajra Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Jill Satterfield
May 29 - June 1, 2008 |
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Discover how we can utilize our mind to create balance in our body as well as align our body to change our mind. |
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The Force of Kindness Daylong Retreat with Sharon Salzberg: Cohosted by and held at the Boulder Shambhala Center
May - 31, 2008 |
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The quality of kindness has an inherent power to transform our worldview from one of fear and isolation to one rooted in clarity, courage and compassion. Join us for this one day retreat in Boulder. |
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June |
Shambhala Assistant Director Training
June 5 - 8, 2008 |
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This program has been deferred indefinitely. Please check our web site periodically for future dates. |
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Earth, Water & Sun Series: Contemplative Hiking with Kay Peterson
June 6 - 8, 2008 |
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Share hiking as a contemplative practice in the beautiful Colorado Rockies. |
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Navigating Life’s Tensions Creatively: A Contemplative Christian Approach with Tessa Bielecki
June 6 - 8, 2008 |
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Discover how the wisdom of the Christian mystics can lead us to a deeper understanding of our true self. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Meek Through Golden Key with Ellen Mains and Valerie Sanford
June 6 - 15, 2008 |
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Designed for Heart of Warriorship graduates who want to complete the Sacred Path program in a retreat environment. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Meek with Ellen Mains
June 6 - 8, 2008 |
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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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Shambhala Sacred Path: Perky with Ellen Mains
June 8 - 10, 2008 |
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Learn to cultivate sharp, vibrant and uplifted energy through natural discipline. |
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Intermediate & Advanced Kyudo Intensive with Kanjuro Shibata XX, Sensei
June 10 - 13, 2008 |
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Deepen your practice with an accomplished master at our beautiful practice facility. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Outrageous & Inscrutable with Ellen Mains
June 10 - 12, 2008 |
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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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Extended Intermediate & Advanced Kyudo Intensive with Kanjuro Shibata XX, Sensei
June 10 - 15, 2008 |
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An extended retreat for intermediate and advanced kyudo students. |
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Introduction to Kyudo: Cultivating the Genuine Heart of Warriorship with Kanjuro Shibata XX, Sensei
June 12 - 15, 2008 |
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Kyudo, or Zen archery, is an extraordinarily powerful and immediate practice for cultivating meditative awareness and accessing our natural dignity. |
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Shambhala Sacred Path: Golden Key with Valerie Sanford
June 12 - 15, 2008 |
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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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Earth, Water & Sun Series: Flat-Water Canoeing with Kay Peterson
June 13 - 15, 2008 |
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Flat-water canoeing is a wonderful activity for connecting to the natural harmony and beauty of the mind. |
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2008 Summer Session
June 14 - August 17, 2008 |
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Annual summer program with quality care for children ages 3 – 15 whose parents are program participants or staff. |
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Shambhala Sutrayana Seminary with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson & Joanne Martin Braun
June 14 - 29, 2008 |
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Deepen your study and practice of the Shambhala Buddhist teachings during this two-week intensive. |
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Yoga Ed. Instructor Certification with Abby Wills
June 15 - 22, 2008 |
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Share the benefits of yoga with today’s youth. Learn the structure, skills, techniques, resources and confidence to teach Yoga Ed. to students (grades K – 8) and their teachers. |
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Warrior Assembly with Acharya Eve Rosenthal & David Sable
June 18 - 29, 2008 |
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Receive the living teaching for creating enlightened society in this culmination of the Shambhala Training Sacred Path program. |
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Inward Journey/Outward Bound®: Backpacking in the Colorado Rockies with Kay Peterson, Jenny Bondurant, Chad Bennett & Outward Bound Staff
June 20 - 29, 2008 |
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Join us for this popular program combining the practices of meditation, yoga and wilderness backpacking. |
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) with Janet Solyntjes
June 26 - 29, 2008 |
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Discover the healing power of mindfulness, the practice of meeting each moment with an open heart and mind, which can reduce stress, enhance health, and increase your joy and appreciation for life. |
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The Yoga of Shambhala: Embodied Enlightenment with Dana Strong
June 30 - July 4, 2008 |
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Discover the interconnection between yoga and meditation from the Shambhala perspective. |
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Combined Programs: The Yoga of Shambhala with Dana Strong & Turning the Mind into an Ally
June 30 - July 6, 2008 |
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Open and relax your body and mind in one heart-opening week of practice and study. Discounted tuition for attending both programs. |
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Family Camp with Hector MacLean, Kerry MacLean & Lisa Cargerman
June 30 - July 6, 2008 |
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Celebrate our extended community of families and practice together, while experiencing the beauty of the land at Shambhala Mountain. |
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Rites of Passage
June 30 - July 6, 2008 |
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Rites of Passage, for 8 to 10 year-olds, marks the transition all children make at this age from being solely family centered to becoming an important member of the community as well. |
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July |
Entering the Vajra World with Jenny Bondurant
July 2 - 6, 2008 |
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Complete this prerequisite for the 2008 Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary in a retreat environment.
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Turning the Mind into an Ally: An Introduction to Meditation
July 4 - 6, 2008 |
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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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Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels III, IV & V with Eva Wong
July 4 - 10, 2008 |
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Deepen your training in this powerful training sequence. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong: Level III with Eva Wong
July 4 - 6, 2008 |
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For graduates of Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels I & II. |
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Vajrayana Garchen: Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary with Sakyong Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche
July 6 - 27, 2008 |
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Under the personal guidance of Sakyong Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche, enter the Vajrayana teachings and receive transmission and training in ngöndro practice. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong: Level IV with Eva Wong
July 6 - 8, 2008 |
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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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Shambhala Sun Summer Camp
July 6 - 13, 2008 |
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A unique opportunity for children to learn the principles of warriorship with other campers in a gentle and playful environment. |
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Traditional Chinese Qigong: Level V with Eva Wong
July 8 - 10, 2008 |
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Deepen your training in the practices of the Xiantianwujimen and Yiquan schools. |
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Women's Summer Practice Retreat: Yoga & Meditation with Katharine Kaufman
July 9 - 13, 2008 |
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Share your practice and build community in this intimate retreat for women on "The Way." |
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Shambhala Path of Social Engagement: A Shambhala Buddhist Approach to Social Action & Peacemaking
July 11 - 13, 2008 |
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Explore how the Shambhala Buddhism offers a powerful approach to alleviating and transforming suffering by extending our own wisdom and compassion to others. |
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Vajrayana Garchen: Shambhala Dzogchen Retreat with Sakyong Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche
July 13 - 27, 2008 |
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With tracks offered for Chakrasamvara, Mahamudra, Ngöndro, Vajrayogini and Werma practitioners. |
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2008 Magyel Pomra Encampment
July 26 - August 9, 2008 |
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For qualified members of the Dorje Kusung. |
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Summer Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson
July 27 - August 24, 2008 |
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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 Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson: Week I
July 27 - August 3, 2008 |
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Cultivate the inherent qualities of the mind: relaxation, stability and strength. |
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Summer Ngöndro Intensive with Acharya Allyn Lyon
July 27 - August 10, 2008 |
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Rigden (Shambhala), Kagyü, and Nyingma ngöndro practitioners are all warmly invited to join us for either or both weeks of this special summer program. |
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Summer Ngöndro Intensive: Week I with Acharya Allyn Lyon
July 27 - August 3, 2008 |
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Join us for the first week of this intensive. |
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Carlos Castaneda's Tensegrity: The Rise of the Plumed Serpent with Miles Reid, Aerin Alexander & Special Guest Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
July 31 - August 3, 2008 |
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Experience the art of Tensegrity—the modern expression of the shamanistic movements called magical passes and the path of the warrior-traveler taught by Yaqui shaman don Juan Matus. |
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August |
Enjoy the Brush with Kazuaki Tanahashi
August 1 - 3, 2008 |
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Access your essential nature through the art of calligraphy. |
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Summer Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson: Week II
August 3 - 10, 2008 |
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By slowing down and focusing your mind, the ordinary world can transform into a magical display. |
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Summer Ngöndro Intensive: Week II with Acharya Allyn Lyon
August 3 - 10, 2008 |
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You are welcome to join us for the second week of this two week intensive. |
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Healthy Body, Happy Mind with Dr. Mark Hyman, Richard Reoch & Susan Piver
August 7 - 10, 2008 |
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Whether you are interested in taking that next step to improve your overall health or are an established meditation practitioner wishing to deepen your practice by supporting your body, join us for an integrated approach to true well-being. |
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Summer Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson: Week III
August 10 - 17, 2008 |
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By sitting still and following the breath very simply, the inherent qualities of the mind naturally unfold and shine forth. |
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Summer Dathün Meditation Retreat with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson: Weeks III & IV
August 10 - 24, 2008 |
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Join us for the second half of our monthlong summer meditation intensive. |
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Inside Ashtanga Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Katharine Kaufman
August 15 - 17, 2008 |
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Experience Ashtanga Yoga, a dynamic, flowing and precise system of postures designed to reveal natural balance and freedom. |
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Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human with Dan Hessey
August 15 - 17, 2008 |
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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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The Practice of Developing Healthy Communities with Mukara Meredith & Susan Skjei
August 15 - 17, 2008 |
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Discover how to create nurturing, enlivening, mindful communities that allow shared leadership and collective wisdom to emerge. |
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Luminous Bliss with Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
August 18 - 24, 2008 |
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Join us for this rare opportunity to receive these profound teachings on Mahamudra from a great master. |
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Third Annual Courageous Women, Fearless Living: A Retreat for Women Touched by Cancer with Acharya Judith Lief, Dr. Victoria Maizes, Linda Sparrowe & Sofia Diaz
August 19 - 24, 2008 |
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Grappling with cancer is one of life’s greatest challenges. When gently and skillfully embraced, it also serves as a pathway to profound healing and awakening physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. |
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Earth, Water & Sun Series: Contemplative Hiking with Kay Peterson
August 22 - 24, 2008 |
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Share hiking as a contemplative practice in the beautiful Colorado Rockies. |
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Inward Journey/Outward Bound®: Backpacking in the Colorado Rockies with Kay Peterson, Cynthia Kneen, Chad Bennett & Outward Bound Staff
August 29 - September 7, 2008 |
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Join us for this popular program combining the practices of meditation, yoga and wilderness backpacking. |
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Practical Enlightenment: A Tantric Wisdom & Anusara Yoga Retreat with Sally Kempton & Jeanie Manchester
August 29 - 31, 2008 |
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Discover how to more fully embody our inherent awakeness through a synergistic practice of meditation, Anusara Yoga, contemplative exercises, journaling and transformative emotional work. |
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September |
The Buddhist Path of Awakening with Noah Levine
September 5 - 7, 2008 |
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Realize freedom in every moment through the practices of mindfulness, loving-kindness and renunciation. |
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Rigden Abhisheka
September 11 - 17, 2008 |
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The Rigden Abisheka enters qualified students into the highest level of the Shambhala teachings. |
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Earth, Water & Sun Series: Women's Contemplative Hiking with Kay Peterson
September 12 - 14, 2008 |
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Come celebrate sisterhood, abundance and the wisdom of the feminine as we explore hiking as a contemplative practice. |
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Inward Journey/Outward Bound®: Flat-Water Canoeing in Utah with Kay Peterson, Chad Bennett & Outward Bound Staff
September 26 - October 5, 2008 |
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Join us for this popular program combining the practices of meditation and flat-water canoeing. |
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Tibetan Cranial Training with Shar Lee
September 26 - 30, 2008 |
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Study this nearly extinct energetic healing modality that connects us to our inherent healing capacity. |
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October |
Inward Journey/Outward Bound®: Rock Climbing in Southern California with Kay Peterson, Chad Bennett & Outward Bound Staff
October 31 - November 9, 2008 |
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Join us for this popular program combining the practices of meditation, yoga and rock climbing. |
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