Retreats
Inner Peace - Inner Power Part 1
06/08/2013
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 or drawing
One of the facilitators from the list below will be facilitating the retreat on this date:
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 Palli, 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
Janardhan Chodagam, MS, Software Specialist, student and instructor at the Brahma Kumaris since 1999, speaker at various universities and abroad
Kyoko Kimura, BA in Music Education and MA in flute performance, teacher of music, meditation and Living Values to people of all ages
Mohan Antaraj, BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer IT Professional, spiritual practitioner and educator since 1990
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.
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Circle of Wise Women ~ with Arlene Samen
06/09/2013
Half–Day Retreat
10 am to 3 pm
Arlene Samen’s journey is about amazing courage against all odds. At the request of the Dalai Lama she went to Tibet in 1997 to assess the situation of maternal health care. Arlene spent the next 10 years working side-by-side with the local government to bring a safe motherhood project to women who were poor, uneducated and living in remote mountainous areas on the “roof of the world”.
After facing a political uprising in Lhasa, Tibet, and unimaginable challenges while in Mexico, she remembered what the Dalai Lama said to her, “On the path of service all doors will open”. She witnessed that in the light of her purpose and mission, it transformed the opposition to become supporters in the work of One Heart reaching world wide.
Experience from Arlene’s story the effect the human spirit has in difficult challenges. We will have a chance to share, meditate and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Guest Facilitator: Arlene Samen
Arlene Samen, APRN, President/Founder One Heart World-Wide
Arlene has been a Nurse Practitioner in Maternal Fetal Medicine for 31 years. She brought the “Network of Safety” model to women who face death in order to give life in Tibet. In 2009, One Heart World-Wide took its life saving model to remote villages in Nepal and in the Copper Canyon of Mexico.
She has received many awards, including being selected one of the 50 Unsung Heroes for Acts of Compassion in 2001, a Soroptomist Women Making a Difference Award and as a CNN “Hero” of the week in 2008. In 2009, she was a Rainer Arnhold Fellow with the Mulago Foundation and is a current member of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). See her TedxSF talk on Dying to Give Birth.
Includes wholesome and delicious vegetarian lunch.
We invite all women to participate in Circle of Wise Women. We meet once every quarter with a different guest facilitator covering spiritual based themes.
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
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Spirituality and Men with Soren Gordhamer
06/15/2013
Half–Day Retreat
10 am to 3 pm
Wisdom in the Digital Age with Guest Facilitator Soren Gordhamer
We will spend the day exploring the context of wisdom in our modern digital lives - what does this mean and how can we bring ancient wisdom in the context of a digital age. We will explore what it means to live with greater awareness and purpose in a culture moving faster and faster. This will be a day of deep exploration on how our lives are wanting to unfold, and each of our particular paths. We will investigate the challenges and opportunities of our times, and what this means for each of us as we move from a focus on information and knowledge to a wisdom-based culture.
Facilitator: Soren Gordhamer works with individuals and groups on living with greater mindfulness and purpose in our technology-rich age. He is founder and host of the Wisdom 2.0 Conference, and the author of Wisdom 2.0: Ancient Secrets for the Creative and Constantly Connected (HarperOne, 2009), one of the first books to explore living with mindfulness and wisdom within the context of our modern technology age.
As project director for Richard Gere's public charity, Healing the Divide, he organized The Healing through Great Difficulty conference with his Holiness, the Dalai Lama. He has been featured in various media, including GQ Magazine and Newsweek.com, and has taught mindfulness programs everywhere from youth in New York City juvenile halls, to trauma workers in Rwanda, teachers in Nigeria, and to staff at US technology companies.
He spent a year walking through parts of the United States, India, Pakistan, and Japan as a part of the Global Walk for a Livable World. He later founded the New York City-based non-profit, The Lineage Project, which offers awareness-based practices to at-risk and incarcerated teens.
Spirituality and Men is a self-development forum for men aiming to explore the spirit of man through informative dialogue, honest interaction and the silence of meditation. They are run by men for men of all backgrounds who are interested in exploring their inner spirit.
These circles meet quarterly and provide men a safe and harmonious opportunity for discussing and sharing ideas and feelings around a variety of topics relevant to the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. The meetings feature guest speakers followed by an interactive workshop which includes readings, music, silent reflection and guided meditation.
Includes wholesome and delicious vegetarian lunch
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants
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A Future Without Fear
06/22/2013
Day Retreat
10 am - 5 pm
Fear will always be there but you CHOOSE whether to handle it with COURAGE or run from it . . .
Facilitator: Janardhan Chodagam, MS, Software Specialist, Spiritual Enthusiast. Janardhan has been a student and instructor at the Brahma Kumaris since 1999 and is currently based in San Francisco. His understanding of Raja Yoga as a way of thinking has brought clarity, stability and a sense of purpose to his life. He has also held senior positions in software companies in the Silicon Valley.
Janardhan has spoken on mindfulness at Stanford University, University of Hawaii, Portland State University, University of Alaska and in nine countries outside the US. Past speaking engagements also include Gap Inc. Headquarters, Tata Consultancy Services and Hetero Drugs.
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.
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True Self-Esteem
07/12/2013 - 07/14/2013
Weekend Retreat
Friday 6 pm to Sunday 4 pm
This self-esteem retreat combines the knowledge of spirituality and psychology to offer participants intriguing and useful information about developing real self-esteem.
During the weekend, we will explore positive methods to experience more spiritual energy as well as intrapersonal skills to deal with the negative emotions that cause leakage of spiritual energy and power, such as anger, hurt and fear. This is a practical course designed to help souls experience greater self-awareness and self-acceptance while moving along on the road of self-actualization.
Facilitator: Diane Tillman, Licensed Educational Psychologist, MFT, former School Psychologist and the primary author of the award-winning Living Values Series of books. Diane is the Coordinator of the Seal Beach Center, and a raj yogini since 1981. She enjoys combining the knowledge of raja yoga and psychology and has given personal development classes and seminars in more than 30 countries. Diane embodies warmth, caring, and wisdom.
PREREQUISITE: Participants must meet one of the requirements below:
1. The Raja Yoga Meditation Course- lessons on soul, Supreme Soul, eight powers and karma
2. Inner Peace Inner Power Part 1 day retreat and the lessons on powers and karma
3. Inner Peace Inner Power Parts 1 and 2 day retreats
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Choose Change Become: Happy to be Me!
07/19/2013 - 07/21/2013
Friday 6:00 pm to Sunday 2:00 pm
You are personally invited to the most auspicious and magical retreat experience for young and emerging leaders ages (18 –35).
In this retreat we will embark on a journey of self-discovery: listening to my heart, exploring my uniqueness, growing with my virtues, building a healthy self-image and unleashing the treasure of constant happiness that lies within. When I live according to someone or something else, I lose the courage to be myself. This retreat will help us realize how each one of us is special, gifted, and wonderful, and deserves to be "Happy to be Me".
The weekend will include nature walks, a video project, individual and collective mandala creation, meditation, and much more.
Facilitators: Vivek Kashyap and Priya Mahendarkar
Vivek Kashyap has a B.S. in Physics and a diploma in Software System Management specializing in IT Process Management. He has been practicing RajaYoga meditation since 1996. Vivek facilitates workshops centered around how to become more peaceful and stress-free. He is currently working as a Change Manager.
Priya Mahendarkar has degrees in D.E.C.E., B.S. (Info. Science), and M.B.A. She has been practicing 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.
More info: ccbwestcoast@gmail.com
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.
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Living Values Education: for teachers, principals, counselors and psychologists
07/19/2013 - 07/21/2013
A Weekend Retreat for Educators and Mental Health Professionals
Friday 6 pm to Sunday 5 pm
Join us for an inspiring weekend … reflect on values, and a paradigm and process that reverses bullying. Come and learn more about methods that create much more peace and respect in your classroom, school or facility, and activities that help young people of all ages, from toddlers to young adults, explore and develop universal values and positive social and emotional skills.
Living Values Education is a comprehensive values education program. LVEP, Inc. offers professional development workshops, a practical methodology, and a wide variety of experiential values activities. LVE has resource materials for regular and at-risk young people. It is implemented in more than 60 countries around the world.
Results: P
ositive changes in adult-student and peer relationships both inside and outside the classroom. An increase in respect, caring, cooperation, motivation, and the ability to solve peer conflicts. Aggressive behaviors decline as positive social skills and respect increase. LVE helps educators create safe, caring, values-based environments for quality learning. Please see the Research and Success Stories pages on the LVE international website.
12 C.E.U.s available for MFTs, LEPs, LCSWs and LPCCs who wish to use LVE’s resources for At-Risk Youth and/or Drug Rehabilitation.
An extra half-day is available for middle-school and high school teachers who want to implement the At-Risk program- Monday, July 22 until 12pm.
Facilitator: Diane Tillman, Licensed Educational Psychologist, MFT, former School Psychologist and the primary author of the award-winning Living Values Series of books.
Costs: While the presenters volunteer their time, there will be an LVE fee which includes one published LVE book and materials:
- Educators - $75 fee
- Mental health professionals who wish to have the 12 C.E.U.s - $100 fee
Please also plan to make a contribution for vegetarian meals and two or three person shared accommodation with private bath since all workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. For more information about the retreat center, donations, meals or accommodations, email: anubhuti at bkwsu.org
For questions and more information about the LVE workshop: Please: email westcoast at livingvalues.net, call 916-847-0481, or check website: www.livingvalues.net
Testimonials:
“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.”
http://www.livingvalues.net/success.html
Please choose one Living Values book and enter number in special requests field when registering:
1. Living Values Activities for Children Ages 8–14
2. Living Values Activities for Young Adults
3. LVEP Educator Training Guide
4. Living Values Activities for Children Ages 3–7
5. Living Values Parent Groups: A Facilitator Guide
6. Living Values Activities for At-Risk Youth
7. Living Values Activities for Drug Rehabilitation
Click the button below to register for Living Values. In the "Special Requests" field, please indicate which Living Values book from the list above you would like and if you plan on staying for the extra half-day on Monday.
Inner Peace Inner Power
07/28/2013
Afternoon Retreat
1 pm - 6 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 or drawing
One of the facilitators from the list below will be facilitating the retreat on this date:
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 Palli, 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
Janardhan Chodagam, MS, Software Specialist, student and instructor at the Brahma Kumaris since 1999, speaker at various universities and abroad
Kyoko Kimura, BA in Music Education and MA in flute performance, teacher of music, meditation and Living Values to people of all ages
Mohan Antaraj, BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer IT Professional, spiritual practitioner and educator since 1990
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
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
Click the button below to register for Inner Peace Inner Power Part 1
Inner Peace Inner Power
08/10/2013
Afternoon Retreat
1 pm - 6 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 or drawing
One of the facilitators from the list below will be facilitating the retreat on this date:
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 Palli, 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
Janardhan Chodagam, MS, Software Specialist, student and instructor at the Brahma Kumaris since 1999, speaker at various universities and abroad
Kyoko Kimura, BA in Music Education and MA in flute performance, teacher of music, meditation and Living Values to people of all ages
Mohan Antaraj, BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer IT Professional, spiritual practitioner and educator since 1990
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
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
Click the button below to register for Inner Peace Inner Power Part 1
Inner Peace Inner Power
09/08/2013
Afternoon Retreat
1 pm - 6 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 or drawing
One of the facilitators from the list below will be facilitating the retreat on this date:
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 Palli, 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
Janardhan Chodagam, MS, Software Specialist, student and instructor at the Brahma Kumaris since 1999, speaker at various universities and abroad
Kyoko Kimura, BA in Music Education and MA in flute performance, teacher of music, meditation and Living Values to people of all ages
Mohan Antaraj, BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer IT Professional, spiritual practitioner and educator since 1990
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
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
Click the button below to register for Inner Peace Inner Power Part 1