Retreats
Leadership from Within
05/18/2012 - 05/20/2012
Weekend Retreat
Friday 6 pm to Sunday 4 pm
Enlighten, Empower, and Trust Your Inner Self to Lead From the Heart
In order to authentically lead others… Don't we first need to learn how to lead ourselves? Inner leadership is crucial now to enable us to make better choices. We can lead ourselves from within and live each moment filled with passion, presence, spirit and strength.
A blended approach of dialogue and meditation will enable you to learn the secrets of self management. Develop a clear sense of direction by taking stock of where you are and where you want to be. Discover your personal compass and how to navigate towards your success and fulfillment.
Objectives:
- To explore the deepest inner foundations of transformation
- To engage in a shared exploration of universal truths
- To introduce the benefits of extended periods in silence with a spiritual aim
- To integrate the personal spiritual growth of participants in their work in the world
Facilitators: Janardhan Chodagam and Elizabeth Padilla
Janardhan's understanding of Raja Yoga as a way of thinking has brought clarity, stability and a sense of purpose to his life. He has been a student and instructor at the Brahma Kumaris since 1999 and is currently a dedicated member of the San Francisco center. He has also held senior positions in software companies in the Silicon Valley, and is a board-certified IT specialist. Janardhan has spoken on mindfulness topics at Stanford University, Portland State University as well as venues locally and internationally.
Elizabeth Padilla has been a teacher and student of Raja Yoga meditation since 1987. She is the program director and main facilitator at Anubhuti. Elizabeth is a singer and artist who has performed with the American Conservatory Theater and Beach Blanket Babylon. Elizabeth brings depth of experience and a sensitivity for guiding each one on their spiritual path.
Includes 2-3 person shared accommodation with private bath, wholesome and delicious vegetarian meals, and snacks with tea/coffee breaks.
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
Positive Thinking
06/03/2012
Day Retreat
10 am - 5 pm
Thoughts and emotions play a very crucial role in affecting how we perform at home, at work, and in all aspects of our daily lives.
The energy of the human mind is thought. Thought is said to be one of the greatest, but least understood, energy resources of the universe. When we learn to understand and harness the energy of the mind, we are able to master our lives and produce those thoughts that give the most happiness and fulfillment. The mind has the power to create whatever it focuses on. Even if you think you are already fairly positive in life, you can benefit tremendously by looking at how much we do to ourselves unconsciously. Life will never be without its challenges. Knowing how to create a positive attitude can change a problem into an opportunity, making life seem less perilous and more enjoyable.
Through discussion, meditation and reflection, creative activity and exercises, this day retreat will take you on a journey to explore the power and influence of thought and the impact of positive attitudes. It will also look at the underlying spiritual principles that help maintain positivity in your daily life.
Topics Covered:
- Getting to know my mind
- Taking charge of life's experiences
- Creating my own reality
- Developing positive self-awareness
- Creative exercises, Qigong and walking in nature
Facilitators: Elizabeth Padilla and Harsha Madatanapalli
Elizabeth Padilla has been a teacher and student of Raja Yoga meditation for 25 years. She is the program manager as well as main facilitator for programs at Anubhuti. Elizabeth is a singer and artist who has performed with the American Conservatory Theater and Beach Blanket Babylon. Elizabeth brings depth of experience and a sensitivity for guiding each one on their spiritual path.
Harsha Madatanapalli, B.Tech, M.S in Computer Engineering, IT Consultant for Business Intelligence projects, Raja yoga meditation since 2005. Harsha teaches meditation at the San Francisco center. He facilitates retreats at Anubhuti including Inner Peace Inner Power and those for youth and men.
Includes delicious and wholesome vegetarian lunch and snacks with tea/coffee break.
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
Circle of Wise Women ~ Interweaving Business Development and Community with Elinor Stutz
06/10/2012
Half–Day Retreat
10 am to 3 pm
When we take the time to build community along with our business working for the greater good, more people benefit. In return, our results are far greater than if we were to work solely on our own behalf. We enjoy a community effort working to support one another and in essence our community becomes our sales staff recommending us to everyone they know. When this process is implemented, it becomes an easy transition online to reach millions. Your results are easier to come by and more powerful than ever. This is the definition of the Smooth Sale!
Guest Facilitator: Elinor Stutz, Founder and CEO of Smooth Sale, International Speaker, Author and Trainer
Elinor had one of tho
se near-death experiences you read about but never happens to you. Her life flashed in front of her in the form of a report card. On the left hand side, she had very high marks, but the right hand side was startling for her – it was blank and entitled Community Service! She instantly recognized a need to begin giving back to communities at large. Elinor vowed, "If I were able to walk out of the hospital, I would begin doing just that." It was on that stretcher while waiting to be admitted, that she wrote her first business plan – to help others near and far understand how to take their natural talents and convert those into sales and grow business. Elinor's International Best-Selling book, “Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results” published by Sourcebooks was featured in TIME Magazine, translated into multiple languages and sells worldwide.
http://www.smoothsale.net
We invite all women to participate in Circle of Wise Women. We meet once every quarter with a different guest facilitator covering various spiritual themes.
Includes wholesome and delicious vegetarian lunch.
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
Let Go and Fly ~ Retreat for Young Adults
06/15/2012 - 06/17/2012
Weekend Retreat
Friday 6 pm to Sunday 4 pm
Are you hope driven, courageous, and spiritually progressive?
Are you ready to let go and fly?
Be the change you want to see in the world.
This retreat may be for you— if you are 18-35 or so. Let go of stress and connect with your inner strengths and values. Equip yourself with practical spiritual tools to experience silence in a non-silent and busy world. Each session in this retreat brings realization and moves me a step further in expressing my inner power and beauty so I may enjoy the beauty of where I am, and delighting in what I am becoming. Join us for a light and easy weekend at Anubhuti Meditation and Retreat Center.
- Learn tools to empower your ability to respond effectively in high stake situations
- Identify different levels of stress and rise above them to create a relaxed mind and body
- Gain confidence in dealing with difficult relationships
- Rediscover your inner voice and bring wisdom and strength into daily life
Facilitators: Padmapriya Mahendarkar, Gordan Lawrence, Harsha Madatanapalli, and Vaishali Jogi
Padmapriya Mahendarkar, D.E.C.E., B.S. (Info. Science), MBA, Raja Yoga meditation since 2002. Her specialties are leading, managing, communicating, and coordinating. Priya joins us from the Los Angeles center, where she teaches and lives.
Gordan Lawrence, BS in Environmental Studies, sustainable design, green builder, environmentalist, Raja Yoga meditation since 1993.
Harsha Madatanapalli, B.Tech, M.S in Computer Engineering, IT Consultant for Business Intelligence projects, Raja Yoga meditation since 2005, and facilitator of retreats at Anubhuti including Inner Peace Inner Power and those for youth and men.
Vaishali Jogi, MComm in management, professional account manager 10 years, teacher of Raja Yoga meditation since 1999. Vaishali facilitates with the qualities of humor, dedication and thoughtful insight.
Includes 2-3 person shared accommodation with private bath, wholesome and delicious vegetarian meals, and snacks with tea/coffee breaks.
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
Inner Peace - Inner Power
06/23/2012
Day Retreat
10 am - 5 pm
Learn a practical, simple, and natural form of meditation. Raja Yoga is an ancient system of meditation and spiritual understanding that enables you to stabilize the mind, reduce stress, release tension and pain, and enhance health and well-being. Raja Yoga offers a step-by-step approach to the practice of meditation. You begin to live from the inside out, expressing your qualities and strengths in a very natural way.
Retreat Topics and Activities:
- Understand the different levels of consciousness and access the power to exercise choice over thoughts, feelings, and responses
- Connect with the Divine
- Make meditation and spirituality a part of your daily life
- Creative movement, writing and drawing
Facilitators include:
Elizabeth Padilla, teacher of Raja Yoga meditation since 1986 and accomplished performing artist
Fern Jeffcoat, Raja Yoga meditation since 2000, Tai Chi and Qigong teacher since 1990, Laughter Yoga
Harsha Madatanapalli, B.Tech, M.S in Computer Engineering, IT Consultant for Business Intelligence projects, Raja yoga meditation since 2005
Hema Patel, Raja Yoga meditation since 1981, meditation teacher since 1986
Kyoko Kimura, BA in Music Education and MA in flute performance, teacher of music, meditation and Living Values to people of all ages
Sally Fitts, LCSW, Raja Yoga meditation, professional counselor since 1995, educator and administrator from 1973 to 1993
Sukanya Belsare, BE and Raja Yoga meditation practice 1991
Vaishali Jogi, teacher of Raja Yoga meditation since 1999, MComm in management, professional account manager 10 years
Includes delicious and wholesome vegetarian lunch and snacks with tea/coffee break.
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
Experience the Power of Silence
07/06/2012 - 07/08/2012
Weekend Retreat
Friday 6 pm to Sunday 4 pm
Please join us to experiment with stillness and recharge the self through silence. You may stay in silence for the whole weekend, or if you wish, we will be happy to give you instruction about a practical and natural form of meditation. Make it your weekend! Creatively write, draw, walk or simply be.
The purpose of this Silence Retreat:
- Tap into your deep inner source of inspiration and creativity
- Clearly reflect on your self without any outside distractions
- Understand and connect with the Divine
- Nourish yourself in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere
- Take home tools to experience silence in everyday life
Includes 2-3 person shared accommodation with private bath, and wholesome and delicious vegetarian meals with snacks at tea/coffee breaks.
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
Living Values Education: Educating Hearts as Well as Minds!
07/27/2012 - 07/29/2012
Weekend Retreat
Friday 6 pm to Sunday 4 pm
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring weekend of reflecting on your values, rekindling your passion for teaching, learning about Living Values Education and exploring the skills that create a values-based atmosphere. The workshop will also include reflection, sharing, role playing and walks.
Living Values Education Program is a comprehensive values education program that offers a practical methodology and a wide variety of experiential values activities to help educators help students explore and develop values and learn the intrapersonal and interpersonal social and emotional skills to carry them through.
The world and our children are in real need of teachers that are willing to educate hearts as well as minds. LVE offers resource materials for regular and at-risk children.
Results: Positive changes in teacher-student and in student-student relationships both inside and outside the classroom. Increase in respect, caring, cooperation, motivation, and the ability to solve peer conflicts. Aggressive behaviors decline as positive social skills and respect increase. LVEP helps educators create safe, caring, values-based atmospheres for quality learning.
Facilitator: Diane Tillman, Licensed Educational Psychologist and the primary author of the award-winning Living Values Series.
Cost: While the presenters volunteer their time, there will be a $100 LVE fee, which includes a Living Value Activity book. Please also plan to make a donation for meals and two nights of accommodation to the retreat center.
For more information about LVE and the workshop:
email: training@livingvalues.net
call 1-562 370-4806
Space is limited, so kindly register early.
Please tell us which book you would like (one book is included in the LVE fee) by noting in the "Special Requests" field when registering:
A- Living Values Activities for Children Ages 3-7
B- Living Values Activities for Children Ages 8-14
C- Living Values Activities for Young Adults
Testimonials from previous participants:
“I felt truly inspired by the first Living Values Seminar and I embraced the ideals and "values" immediately. They were things that I already knew I believed and wanted to impart as a teacher. Teaching the 3 Rs are important, but I always felt my duty was to do more, especially in this world we live in . . . ”
“There are many band-aids in the market today; Living Values is a program of integrity and self-reflection for the whole child.”
“Every day, I see evidence all around our school and community that the anti-bullying programs are not effective. The kids realize it is the next bandwagon and go through the motions but don't put it into practice. After the LVE workshop I felt hope. …
(After implementing LVE) Our administration team noticed a significant drop in the number of visits these children were making to the office. There was only one suspension all year. Other staff members commented that "something big" had changed the atmosphere of the school. The hallways, bathrooms, playground, bus stops and community hangouts were not seeing the violence and aggression they once had. These were the gauges I used to measure success.
The journey was a long one but well worth the effort. Every child had increased self-worth and self respect when the year ended. They were not perfect. They were more aware of how they affected the world around them and wanted that to be more positive than it had been. I wish that we could have stayed together another year. The LVE workshop I attended changed my attitude toward how the year was going to go and the LVE activities we did together changed all of us for the better.”
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
Retreat into Your Positive Core
08/03/2012 - 08/05/2012
Weekend Retreat
Friday 6 pm to Sunday 4 pm
Relax….. Reflect….. Journal…..…..and Meditate…..….. into Your Peace and Inner Values
Treat yourself – spend a weekend relaxing, reflecting, journaling, creating and meditating in a serene and beautiful setting. Participants will be invited to reflect on their inner qualities and values, learn about the effects of positive and pure thoughts on the mind, explore the process of change, and think about how to deepen and enrich their daily life. There will be time for walks, qigong, and creating a visual symbol representative of your “positive core.” Some meditation instruction will be included. Raja yoga meditation is a practical, simple, and natural form of meditation.
Facilitator: Diane Tillman has been a student and teacher with the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University for 31 years. She currently directs the Center in Seal Beach, California, and writes for a values education program. A native Californian, Diane encountered raja yoga while visiting India on a year-long sabbatical in 1981. Diane is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and a Marriage and Family Therapist. She travels widely and has lectured and conducted seminars in more than 30 countries. She enjoys integrating the knowledge of psychology and spirituality, finding it helps people move in a positive direction more easily . . . and with much more love, lightness and understanding.
Includes 2-3 person shared accommodation with private bath, and wholesome and delicious vegetarian meals with snacks at tea/coffee breaks.
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
The 7 Myths of Love ... Actually!
09/21/2012 - 09/23/2012
Weekend Retreat
Friday 6 pm to Sunday 4 pm
“Infinite and yet indestructible, it is only when you understand LOVE that you will fully understand your life. Unlimited and yet invisible, it is only when you know LOVE that you will know how powerful you really are.” ~ Mike George
In this retreat you will learn and experience:
- How to find ‘real love’ in life
- How to bring the light and power of love into all of your relationships
- Why you are not aware that your heart has been broken, blocked, frozen and poisoned!
- Why happiness is impossible until you know the ‘truth about love’
- How to eliminate the one and only barrier to the discovery of love
Facilitator: Mike George is a sought after speaker and facilitator. His books are popular and we are so fortunate to have him with us for this weekend retreat. Based in the Cotswolds in England, Mike ‘plays’ a variety of roles including author, spiritual teacher, coach, management tutor, mentor and facilitator. Author of Don’t Get MAD Get Wise and The 7 AHA!s of Highly Enlightened Souls. In a unique blend of insight, wisdom and humor, Mike brings together the three key strands of 21st century - emotional/spiritual intelligence, management/leadership development and continuous unlearning’.