Retreats
Inner Peace - Inner Power
05/18/2008
Day Retreat
10:00 am - 5:00 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.
During the retreat you will learn to:
understand the
different levels of consciousness and access the power to exercise choice over
thoughts, feelings, and responses;
connect with the
Divine;
and make meditation and
spirituality a part of your daily life.
Facilitators:
April 20: Hema Patel, teacher of Raja Yoga meditation for
28 years; and Elizabeth Padilla, teacher
of Raja Yoga meditation for 23 years and accomplished performing artist.
May 18: Hema Patel, teacher of Raja Yoga meditation for 28 years; and Kyoko Kimura, BA in Music Education and MA in flute performance. She teaches
music, meditation and Living Values to people of all ages.
Includes vegetarian lunch and tea breaks
Suggested donation $50
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
To download the flyer for this event, please click here
Music, Movement, & Meditation
06/07/2008
Day Retreat
June 7, Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Be an instrument to facilitate change with the power of silence, sound and movement.
These three arts are effective mediums to recreate the beauty of soul and connect us to the Divine. Join us for this unforgettable peaceful and healing retreat through the most profound sounds of sacred music, energizing Qigong and freeing movement, and enlightening wisdom of Raja Yoga meditation.
Are you ready for change?
Life is the constant of change. We will explore being an instrument to facilitate change with the power of silence, sound and movement:
¨ Meditate with accompanied live music, elevated sounds and tranquil silence
¨ Experience the power of “safe & sacred space” with silence & sound
¨ Move Chi and life energy through the body
¨ Re-establish and deepen our connection with the Divine
Facilitators: Mario Reyes, Kyoko Kimura, Elizabeth Padilla, and Fern Jeffcoat.
Includes vegetarian lunch and tea breaks
Suggested donation $50
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
To download the flyer for this event, please click here
Inner Peace - Inner Power
06/14/2008
Day Retreat
10:00 am - 5:00 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.
During the retreat you will learn to:
understand the
different levels of consciousness and access the power to exercise choice over
thoughts, feelings, and responses;
connect with the
Divine;
and make meditation and
spirituality a part of your daily life.
Facilitators:
April 20: Hema Patel, teacher of Raja Yoga meditation for
28 years; and Elizabeth Padilla, teacher
of Raja Yoga meditation for 23 years and accomplished performing artist.
May 18: Hema Patel, teacher of Raja Yoga meditation for 28 years; and Kyoko Kimura, BA in Music Education and MA in flute performance. She teaches
music, meditation and Living Values to people of all ages.
Includes vegetarian lunch and tea breaks
Suggested donation $50
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
To download the flyer for this event, please click here
Power of Positive Thinking
06/20/2008 - 06/22/2008
Weekend Retreat
June 20-22, Friday 6:00 pm to Sunday 4:00 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 weekend 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.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Getting to Know My Mind: What is the mind? How can we change our patterns of thinking? This first session will help us develop a deeper understanding of the mind and will also include exercises in developing positive thought.
Taking Control of Life's Experiences: How can we become free of the many
things that influence us at home and at work? How do we maintain our self-respect?
This session explores the benefits that clear, accurate thinking can bring to
one's personal life.
Developing Positive Self-awareness: What is the energy that drives our
thinking? To what extent is it an internal or external process? And what is my
real identity?
Creating my own Reality: Freedom is the basic right of every individual, but freedom of choice automatically implies personal responsibility for one's actions. To keep a balance we need to recognize our rights as well as our duties and understand the consequences of our actions.
Facilitators: Elizabeth Padilla and Dennis Hiebert
Elizabeth Padilla has been teaching meditation for 23
years. For the past 16 years she has facilitated many seminars and workshops,
such as Self Managing Leadership, Circle of Wise Women, Stress Management, and
value based programs. Elizabeth
is a very talented singer and a theater artist, having performed with Beach
Blanket Babylon and the American Conservatory Theater. She is now fulfilling
her life's dream by reaching the heart and spirit through her songs and work.
Dennis Hiebert has been a meditator for 34 years and has studied, practiced and taught Raja Yoga Meditation with the Brahma Kumaris for 22 years. Dennis has been interviewed on cable television in Los Angeles on the topic of the effects of our thoughts. He is the past President of the Activity Directors Organization of San Gabriel Valley and an active member of the Southern California Association of Activity Professionals.
Includes accommodation and vegetarian meals
Suggested Donation $175
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
To download the flyer for this event, please click here
Spiritual Living and the Arts of Hatha Yoga and Qigong
06/28/2008 - 06/29/2008
Weekend Retreat
June 28-29, Saturday 9:30 am to Sunday 4:00 pm
When we create a lifestyle that supports our whole being, peace, stability, simplicity and cohesiveness are promoted. When each aspect is in alignment, we are fine-tuned and living in a state of well being, balance and purpose.
Topics covered:
¬ Orient to self- who am I really?
¬ Orient to the Divine- what is the highest purpose of my life and how can I become the best I can?
¬ How do I orient the rest of my life to these 2 poles?
¬ What are the qualities of Hatha Yoga and Qigong that support our spiritual lifestyle and purpose?
Facilitators: Mary Friedland and Fern Jeffcoat
Mary Friedland has been teaching Hatha Yoga in the Bay Area for the past 17 years. She earned a Certificate of Advanced Studies & Teacher Training at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco and a Masters Degree in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois University. Mary also teaches meditation and courses in spiritual development at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center as well as in the Financial District, hospitals, government offices and community centers around the City. A board member of the Interfaith Center at the Presidio, she is active in interfaith activities throughout the Bay Area.
Fern Jeffcoat has been teaching the Tai Chi Yang style long form for 17 years, as well as many Qigong sets. She co-led Women's Spiritual Questing Circles in Sonoma County in the 1980's. She has many years experience in small business management. Fern combines movement and meditation to explore the synthesis of body and spirit.
Includes accommodation, vegetarian meals, and tea breaks
Suggested donation $125
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
To download the flyer for this event, please click here
Inner Peace - Inner Power
07/26/2008
Day Retreat
10:00 am - 5:00 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.
During the retreat you will learn to:
understand the
different levels of consciousness and access the power to exercise choice over
thoughts, feelings, and responses;
connect with the
Divine;
and make meditation and
spirituality a part of your daily life.
Facilitators:
April 20: Hema Patel, teacher of Raja Yoga meditation for
28 years; and Elizabeth Padilla, teacher
of Raja Yoga meditation for 23 years and accomplished performing artist.
May 18: Hema Patel, teacher of Raja Yoga meditation for 28 years; and Kyoko Kimura, BA in Music Education and MA in flute performance. She teaches
music, meditation and Living Values to people of all ages.
Includes vegetarian lunch and tea breaks
Suggested donation $50
All workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our staff for details.
To download the flyer for this event, please click here
Living Values Education Educator Workshop
08/09/2008 - 08/11/2008
EDUCATORS . . .
Are you interested in a peaceful classroom?
In teaching students who solve their problems with values?
And a class climate of respect and caring?
Not possible?
Yes, it is! Try it and see!
Living Values Education Educator Workshop
August 9 – 11, 2008
9:00 am Saturday to 1:00 pm Monday
Join
us for a relaxing and inspiring two- and a half-day weekend workshop at the
Anubhuti Retreat Center in Novato,
California. This LVEP workshop will be led by Diane Tillman, Licensed Educational Psychologist and
the primary author of the award-winning Living Values Series, Kyoko Kimura, experienced LVE teacher, and Jane McCord, Child Psychologist. Skills to create a
values-based atmosphere and values activities will be explored. The workshop will also include information
about LVE’s theoretical model, the breadth of the program internationally, and
time for reflection, sharing, role playing, walks and play.
RESULTS: The most frequent themes noted by educators implementing Living Values Education are positive changes in teacher-student relationships and in student-student relationships both inside and outside the classroom. Educators note an increase in respect, caring, cooperation, motivation, and the ability to solve peer conflicts on the part of the students. Aggressive behaviors decline as positive social skills and respect increase. LVEP helps educators create safe, caring, values-based atmospheres for quality learning.
BE PART OF THIS GLOBAL MOVEMENT for an education that helps humanity flourish. Living Values Education Program is a comprehensive values education program. This innovative global program, being implemented in more than 80 countries, offers training, a practical methodology and a wide variety of experiential values activities to educators to help them provide the opportunity for children and young adults to explore and develop universal values.
For more information about LVE and the workshop:
www.livingvalues.net or 562 430-9754
Space is limited, so kindly register early.
While the presenters are volunteering their time, there will be a $40 LVE materials fee as well as a suggested donation of $175 for meals and two nights of accommodation at the retreat center.
Please tell us which book you would like (one book is included in the LVE $40 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
To download the flyer for this event, please click here, and open in Word:
Retreat Into Your Positive Core
08/22/2008 - 08/24/2008
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, tai chi 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.
Diane Tillman has been a student and teacher with the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University for 26 years. She currently directs the Brahma Kumaris 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 accommodation, vegetarian
meals, and tea breaks
Suggested donation $175. All
workshops and retreats at Anubhuti are made possible
by the generosity and contributions of the participants. Please check with our
staff for details.