Dreams take birth in the heart, but require nurturing to bring them to fulfillment. Old patterns of thinking and acting may keep our dreams out of reach. We may find ourselves in cycles of scarcity, fear and sadness -- trapped in mental states and behavioral patterns that reproduce unproductive conditions.
In this workshop, using a deeply reflective process, we will explore the rich resources contained within our own core and begin to turn these rediscovered resources into new patterns of action. Together, we will question old habits and filters and engage a process for developing new habits. These new habits and patterns of thinking will support us rather than sabotage us, and help us to access the deepest, most essential part of ourselves, where our essential powers are latent.
Using this powerful transformational process, we can slowly change the filters distorting our view of ourselves and the world around us. We start to lead the self, aligning the feuding parts within us to support our highest purpose.
Join us in the adventure of letting go of the old and destructive, and bringing forward what is most creative, restorative and powerful. With a deeper awareness of self, we reawaken our heart's desires, and take the courageous steps of leading from the heart.
Facilitators:
Edward Wondoloski, CPA is an Emeritus Professor of Management and Director of The Living Values Educational Program, Inc.
Erik Larson has developed and facilitated many retreats. His special interests include photography and creating meditative hiking and walking paths at Peace Village.
This retreat explores anger and its expressions, moving quickly from textbook definitions of anger to the more spiritual realm, in which, first and foremost, I accept that no one can make me angry, but I allow myself to become angry -- therefore, I am responsible for my own anger. Experiential and introspective exercises to help transform anger into productive feelings will drive the workshop, and assertive responses as a healthy expression of one’s thoughts and feelings will be practiced. Because lack of forgiveness is connected to anger, a section of the workshop will go deeply into forgiving as a means to free the self from the pain and hurt caused by anger.
Facilitator: Carol Gill is a student and teacher of Raja Yoga and a corporate training and development professional who takes pleasure in creating workshops in which spiritual principles are applied to worldly knowledge and situations.
A Weekend Retreat & Conversation for Healthcare Professionals to highlight and build on the human experiences in healthcare
*Explore your inner sense of purpose and dignity.
*Connect with your inner peacefulness and positivity.
The program will include a therapeutic blend of conversations, meditation, story-telling, reflection, talks, and time to be quiet with nature and yourself. Further details regarding theme, program content, and guest presenters will be made available. It’s a weekend for you to nurture yourself and experience respite and refreshment of spirit.
Give yourself this special gift of filling your life with renewed meaning and ease!
Facilitators: Shvetank Agarwal, MD, Carol Davis, PT, Merrillyn Hener, PT, Kala Iyengar, MD, Carmen Palmer, RN, Celina Pereira, MD, Kathy Thompson, RN, Joan Vitello, RN, Harvey Zarren, MD. Bios of facilitators are available upon request, or can be found in the Peace Village brochure
True health and wellness begin at the level of consciousness – at the level of being.
Spirituality is the art of being – a method for ensuring the well-being of the spirit – the soul. It is the understanding and application of spiritual knowledge and principles, such as non-violence, respect and benevolence, which automatically enhance how we relate to and care for our bodies.
In this unique retreat we will be integrating the teachings of Raja Yoga Meditation with three movement disciplines to explore and experience the innate beauty and power of the soul: Egoscue (simple and effective routines that transform pain into power and hurt into heart, so that you can feel at home again in your body and soul); Ashtanga Yoga (a dynamic sequence of movements unfolding with spiritual intelligence); and Pilates (using the power of the mind to develop and empower the body’s innate capacity for healthy, flowing movement).
Facilitators:
Julien Gagnon founded a school for Ashtanga Yoga that focuses on overall well being, encompassing the body and the spirit.
Julie Price is a postural alignment therapist using the Egoscue Method.
Tanya Rich has appeared in theater productions across North America and overseas. She is a certified Pilates instructor who enjoys using movement to experience spirituality.
*The facilitators are certified instructors in their respective disciplines
Learn Raja Yoga, a practical and simple form of meditation and spiritual understanding that sets the foundation for ongoing spiritual development. It is about discovering, exploring and understanding one’s inner world of thoughts, feelings, attitudes, values, motives and intentions and developing the spiritual skills and inner strengths to face the realities of the outer world.
As we practice the art of bringing inner and outer realities into balance, we start from the inside out.
You'll become more aware of your internal environment, enabling you to check, choose and change. You will reinforce that you always have a choice in what you think. You will learn to be more kind, tolerant and accepting of yourself and others. In this process, you will start to recognize your spiritual independence and realize the inner resources that you have, and your ability and responsibility to use them to create a better quality of life. The retreat also includes ways to restore your relationship with your Higher Power and increase the understanding of how to apply spiritual powers in your life.
Facilitators:
Jean Ramnauth is an educator by profession and an accomplished facilitator, currently based at Global Harmony House.
Sandra Budge, CMA, serves on several retreat design teams. Her passion is to align with her true spiritual nature and to empower others to do the same.
This retreat is designed for those who seek deeper spiritual meaning. Join us, and...
* Explore the subtle aspects of the natural law of karma
* Gain a more comprehensive view of world events and how they impact your life
* Understand the real meaning of life and your unique purpose at this auspicious time in history
* Realize the interconnectedness of all souls and develop an attitude of brotherhood to enhance relationships
* Discover the benefits of leading a spiritual lifestyle
* Hear the history of Raja Yoga Meditation and the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization
Pre-requisite: Inner Peace – Inner Power at Peace Village, or completion of the Raja Yoga Foundation Course at a Brahma Kumaris Center. (Must have completed the lessons on soul and the Supreme Soul.)
Facilitators:
Jean Ramnauth is an educator by profession and an accomplished facilitator, currently based at Global Harmony House.
Sandra Budge, CMA, serves on several retreat design teams. Her passion is to align with her true spiritual nature and to empower others to do the same.
This weekend will combine spiritual practices such as reflection and meditation with writing practices such as free association drills and short essays. We will experiment with the ways that deep inner stillness and soul-consciousness can elevate the clarity and truth of our writing, bringing us deep understanding of the self and closeness to God.
Here is a retreat that will help you to use your writing to deepen your spiritual awareness, and your spiritual awareness to enrich your writing. You do not need to be a seasoned writer to attend this workshop. Just someone who likes to write and has the desire to enrich the spiritual dimension of your life.
This weekend will combine spiritual practices such as reflection and meditation with writing practices such as free association drills and short essays. We will experiment with the ways that deep inner stillness and soul-consciousness can elevate the clarity and truth of our writing, bringing us deep understanding of the self and closeness to God.
Please be prepared to receive a pre-retreat writing exercise once you have registered
Facilitator: Judy Rodgers is a communications strategist and writer whose projects have contributed to strengthening the role of media as a constructive force in society.
We have been told we are spiritual beings in the world of five elements. These five elements are all around us, as our body and in the Great Outdoors. All participants are invited to practice and experiment with the elements of the body, the elements outside, and the powers that hold them together.
In nature there are many lessons to be learned, signals on how to live, and virtues for us to see and feel. Whether it is during our hands-on gardening, walking the labyrinth in silence, or marking a trail deep into the mountain woods, each participant will be able to have Mother Nature influence their attitude, their perspective, and the qualities they want to experience. With the ability to listen, deeply listen, we can hear these different sounds in the Great Outdoors at Peace Village.
Facilitator: Erik Larson has developed and facilitated many retreats. His special interests include photography and creating meditative hiking and walking paths at Peace Village.
This retreat is focused on experiencing a connection and relationship with God. We will explore spiritual concepts; the specialty of the current time, the self as a soul and the deepening our relationship with God. Our hope is for each one who attends to have direct, deep spiritual experiences with God and an opportunity to talk together about those experiences. During the retreat, we will focus on the cultivation of inner power and stability, as our ability to remain stable in these fragile times is crucial to our leadership and our service of others.
Facilitator: Rita Cleary
The Yoga of Food — A Vegetarian Approach to Eating
Vegetarianism is an essential step towards a better society, and people who take time to consider its advantages will be in the company of such thinkers as: Einstein, Socrates, Plato, Thomas Edison, Ben Franklin, Gandhi, Sir Isaac Newton, and Henry David Thoreau. So join us for a weekend of good cooking, and you may leave as one of the leading thinkers of your generation.
At the very least, this promises to be a weekend of education, inspiration, exploration and entertainment. Throughout history, our food choices, including the way food is prepared, what and how we eat, and our relationship to food have had a definite influence on individual well-being — mentally, spiritually and physically — as well as on the societies we live in.
Come and learn how food choices and food preparation affect our emotions, integrity, decisions, stress tolerance, contentment and health. Learn simple and tasty vegetarian recipes that you will be able to take home and cook easily. Our schedule includes:
• Hands-on demonstrations
• Insights into the benefits of a vegetarian diet
• Time for meditation and reflection
• Fun!
Facilitators:
Brad Arkin has prepared vegetarian food for many large Brahma Kumaris retreats around the world. He specializes in international cuisine.
Donna Serpe was inspired to become a vegetarian by her employers, Dwina & Robin (Bee Gee) Gibb. She organizes and caters vegetarian parties and events for the Gibbs.
Dorothy Steinfeld is a spiritual teacher, a dedicated raj yogi for 24 years, and Director of Programs at Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center. She has practiced various forms of yoga & meditation for over 40 years.
A Retreat for Young and Emerging Leaders, 18-34 years of age
Am I invoking change or is change invoking me?
What is the most important choice I can make at this time?
How can honoring this choice change who I become?
Looking at change as a natural part of transformation. I am on a journey — like a humble caterpillar moving towards its destiny. Although gradual change may seem slow and the climb demanding, my experience and strength are accumulating.
To refresh my perspective of where I am and where the current of my life is taking me, I sit quietly with the self, appreciating where I've been, enjoying the beauty of where I am, and delighting in what I am becoming. Each reflection brings realization and moves me a step further in my metamorphosis. This is the story of my Transformation. Join us for a weekend in the chrysalis of Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center.
Facilitators:
This retreat is specifically designed for those wanting to explore the '11th Step' of prayer and meditation and those who are participating in a Twelve Step Program.
There is an AA closed meeting on Saturday.
This is an experiential retreat to explore the realm of prayer and meditation in a focused way at a place created for meditation and silence. Learn the easy steps to meditation so you can easily connect with your Higher Power, bring strength and peace in your life, clarity in your thinking and self control in your way of being.
Comments from previous retreat participants:
"Every morning my entire life I hit the floor with my knees; this morning was a different experience -- I made the connection”
“I never knew it was possible to feel I was sitting in the lap of God”
“Beyond any of my expectations and I am so pleased I came, even though I was so skeptical”
Facilitators:
Dorothy Steinfeld is a spiritual teacher, a dedicated raj yogi for 24 years, and Director of Programs at Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center. She has practiced various forms of yoga & meditation for over 40 years.
Kathleen Thompson, RN, was a clinical nurse and is now an Assistant Director of Nursing for Psychiatric Services.
Join us and nurture yourself and your family at its very core, taking part in the nature, entertainment and study that have found a home in our mountain retreat. Water the pillar of life itself and experience being part of, accepted, and loved… unconditionally!!
Facilitators: Iris and Zvika Zur - Iris is a clinical psychologist, Zvika a software engineer, and they are the parents of twins. Originally from Israel, they now live in Massachusetts.
A fun-filled weekend of shared spiritual experiences that re-discover and re-ignite the true human spirit of love, respect, and dignity within the family – enabling us to create a loving attitude, enrich our relationships and strengthen the threads that keep our individual families as well as the whole human family together.
“Time is calling us to re-awaken that which sustains human relations
with trust, dignity, and depth..”
This retreat will provide opportunities for participants to engage in processes that awaken our sense of family, friendship, sharing, and trust through group sharing, talks, family activities, meditation, silent reflection, and time just to relax and enjoy nature!
Treat yourself to the special gift of this weekend experience and Remember …
The Shakti’s time is now; it is the fourth Face, the face that closes the circle of the passage of time, from Eternal to Traditional & Modern and back to the Eternal. It is the link that allows the power to return, the amazing link which changes the flow of time.
The Shakti Face is the Face of transformation. The Shakti can create new ways, because her actions spring from wisdom that is not enmeshed in reaction against the old. She is detached and so can accurately see what is working and what is not working – for herself and for her world. Shakti means power, and when someone chooses to wear this Face, her power is spirituality. This is the power to go within to transform her own attachments and negativity, thereby finishing all internal limits and obstacles. As a shakti, she learns these powerful ways from the Supreme, the One who is eternally pure and filled with beauty, love and power. The woman who wears this Face chooses God as her constant companion, because she knows she cannot transform without pure love and guidance.
Just as the sun is necessary to bring the flower from the seed, so it is through this connection with God that each of us can access the power to complete our own personal transformation. And together with others who wear this Face, we can become part of an incognito group of souls who are subtly and silently transforming themselves, and with such pure intention and unity, we can influence the transformation of our human world systems. So join us this weekend on a journey filled with power, deep insights, and renewed courage.
Facilitators:
Irene Miller, MA is a psychologist specializing in personal empowerment, career coaching and leadership development, and she is also a Raja Yoga teacher.
Carmen Palmer, RN, has a special interest in designing programs to empower women, and to nurture and sustain healthcare professionals. She serves as the Program Coordinator for the Point of Life Foundation
In modern times, we are encouraged to keep going at any cost, rather than allow much-needed, inner healing to take its course. So now is the time, and this is the retreat, to explore the powers that are the source of our well-being. Powers that come from inside the self and are of long term benefit include: love, happiness, forgiveness, and silence.
Unconditional love opens new and unlimited horizons. Happiness helps us surmount the storms and learn life’s lessons. Forgiveness allows us to create anew. Silence is simplicity; it creates solutions and is the way to the Divine. Join us as we tap into these rich resources within, and take a few gentle steps toward inner healing.
Facilitators:
Vheena Vanier, RN, PGP, worked as a clinical nurse and also taught and trained nurses. Her interest is in developing processes to promote personal growth.
Zvika Zur is a software engineer. Originally from Israel, he teaches Raja Yoga and personal development at the Brahma Kumaris Center in the Boston area.
Dreams take birth in the heart, but require nurturing to bring them to fulfillment. Old patterns of thinking and acting may keep our dreams out of reach. We may find ourselves in cycles of scarcity, fear and sadness -- trapped in mental states and behavioral patterns that reproduce unproductive conditions.
In this workshop, using a deeply reflective process, we will explore the rich resources contained within our own core and begin to turn these rediscovered resources into new patterns of action. Together, we will question old habits and filters and engage a process for developing new habits. These new habits and patterns of thinking will support us rather than sabotage us, and help us to access the deepest, most essential part of ourselves, where our essential powers are latent.
Using this powerful transformational process, we can slowly change the filters distorting our view of ourselves and the world around us. We start to lead the self, aligning the feuding parts within us to support our highest purpose.
Join us in the adventure of letting go of the old and destructive, and bringing forward what is most creative, restorative and powerful. With a deeper awareness of self, we reawaken our heart's desires, and take the courageous steps of leading from the heart.
Facilitators:
Edward Wondoloski, CPA is an Emeritus Professor of Management and Director of The Living Values Educational Program, Inc.
Erik Larson has developed and facilitated many retreats. His special interests include photography and creating meditative hiking and walking paths at Peace Village.
As a nation, we have the technical expertise to create a vast web of communications using sophisticated technology; as individuals, our exchanges with each other are many times unsatisfying, unhealthy and hurtful. During this retreat, we turn the tide of this destructive habit, and awaken ourselves to the remarkable human resource of listening.
Effective listening is active, not passive. It is the most demanding aspect of communication, and also the most rewarding. As we listen with a win-win intention, we feel love for the other and also feel we are loved. Listening in this way has countless benefits, including:
Becoming knowledgeable about the subtle yet profound barriers to effective listening can make you a conqueror of hearts and enable you to influence outcomes. Be ready to experience silence, exercises, meditation and a wonder-filled look into the self.
Facilitators:
Dorothy Steinfeld is a spiritual teacher, a dedicated raj yogi for 24 years, and Director of Programs at Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center. She has practiced various forms of yoga & meditation for over 40 years.
Shireen Chada was a faculty engineer. She coordinates the Brahma Kumaris activities in Tampa Bay, and manages the initiative, Celebrating Human Greatness (www.humangreatness.org).
A Weekend Retreat & Conversation for Healthcare Professionals to highlight and build on the human experiences in healthcare
*Explore your inner sense of purpose and dignity.
*Connect with your inner peacefulness and positivity.
The program will include a therapeutic blend of conversations, meditation, story-telling, reflection, talks, and time to be quiet with nature and yourself. Further details regarding theme, program content, and guest presenters will be made available. It’s a weekend for you to nurture yourself and experience respite and refreshment of spirit.
Give yourself this special gift of filling your life with renewed meaning and ease!
Facilitators: Shvetank Agarwal, MD, Carol Davis, PT, Merrillyn Hener, PT, Kala Iyengar, MD, Carmen Palmer, RN, Celina Pereira, MD, Kathy Thompson, RN, Joan Vitello, RN, Harvey Zarren, MD. Bios of facilitators are available upon request, or can be found in the Peace Village brochure
This retreat is designed for those who seek deeper spiritual meaning. Join us, and you can...
* Explore the subtle aspects of the natural law of karma
* Gain a more comprehensive view of world events and how they impact your life
* Understand the real meaning of life and your unique purpose at this auspicious time in history
* Realize the interconnectedness of all souls and develop an attitude of brotherhood to enhance relationships
* Discover the benefits of leading a spiritual lifestyle
* Hear the history of Raja Yoga Meditation and the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization
Pre-requisite: Inner Peace – Inner Power at Peace Village, or completion of the Raja Yoga Foundation Course at a Brahma Kumaris Center. (Must have completed the lessons on soul and the Supreme Soul.)
Facilitators: Jean Ramnauth, Sandra Budge
Learn Raja Yoga, a practical and simple form of meditation and spiritual understanding that sets the foundation for ongoing spiritual development. It is about discovering, exploring and understanding one’s inner world of thoughts, feelings, attitudes, values, motives and intentions and developing the spiritual skills and inner strengths to face the realities of the outer world.
As we practice the art of bringing inner and outer realities into balance, we start from the inside out.
You'll become more aware of your internal environment, enabling you to check, choose and change. You will reinforce that you always have a choice in what you think. You will learn to be more kind, tolerant and accepting of yourself and others. In this process, you will start to recognize your spiritual independence and realize the inner resources that you have, and your ability and responsibility to use them to create a better quality of life. The retreat also includes ways to restore your relationship with your Higher Power and increase the understanding of how to apply spiritual powers in your life.
Facilitators: Jean Ramnauth, Sandra Budge
In a world that has become increasingly stressful and chaotic, real peace is one of the most sought-after commodities. But it has also become one of the most elusive.
The Peace of Mind retreat is an opportunity to explore and experience the spiritual truths that can awaken, empower and sustain that peace which is in fact a fundamental quality innate to every human soul.
Along with the essential tools of silence and meditation, a live drama woven throughout this unique retreat aids our understanding of how to apply these spiritual truths and obtain true peace and self-mastery on the battlefield of life.
Join us and discover how peace truly is an "inside job."
Facilitators: Erik Larson, Anthony Phelips, Judi Rich
Actors: Tanya Rich, Mahadeo Shivraj
There is a part of you that is perfect and pure. It remains untouched by the less-than-perfect characteristics you've acquired by living in a less-than-perfect world. It's filled with divine qualities, and holds within it a state of resourcefulness and well-being. Accessing this higher part of ourselves frees us from conflict and negativity.
Make time to practice reaching this inner place of silence. It will bring you untold benefit, allowing you to:
Join us for this tranquil, most pleasant weekend of the Silence Retreat, which includes a few gentle points to guide us along this peaceful path.
This retreat is specifically designed for those wanting to explore the '11th Step' of prayer and meditation and those who are participating in a Twelve Step Program.
There is an AA closed meeting on Saturday.
This is an experiential retreat to explore the realm of prayer and meditation in a focused way at a place created for meditation and silence. Learn the easy steps to meditation so you can easily connect with your Higher Power, bring strength and peace in your life, clarity in your thinking and self control in your way of being.
Comments from previous retreat participants:
"Every morning my entire life I hit the floor with my knees; this morning was a different experience -- I made the connection”
“I never knew it was possible to feel I was sitting in the lap of God”
“Beyond any of my expectations and I am so pleased I came, even though I was so skeptical”
Facilitators:
Dorothy Steinfeld is a spiritual teacher, a dedicated raj yogi for 24 years, and Director of Programs at Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center. She has practiced various forms of yoga & meditation for over 40 years.
Kathleen Thompson, RN, was a clinical nurse and is now an Assistant Director of Nursing for Psychiatric Services.
Facing a significant loss can be disorienting, painful, and even debilitating. Helping the mind to work through these experiences -- perhaps even from long ago -- is essential to our recovery.
The Art of Living: Beyond Loss & Grief offers a safe and nurturing environment for people to go through the process of realizing the deep and personal meaning of their loss, and to understand the effects such a loss can have on one's life. It will help participants to reframe their experience in order to create openings for new learning, healing, and growth. The weekend will include group discussions, art, music, meditation, movement, and silent time for personal reflections.
It is our hope that this weekend helps participants move from feelings of loss to finding deeper meaning in their life-transforming experiences.
Facilitators:
Mary Friedland teaches meditation and self development at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center in Chicago. She is also a certified instructor of yoga in the Iyengar tradition.
Carmen Palmer, RN, has a special interest in designing programs to empower women, and to nurture and sustain healthcare professionals. She serves as the Program Coordinator for the Point of Life Foundation.
Dorothy Steinfeld is a spiritual teacher, a dedicated raj yogi for 24 years, and Director of Programs at Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center. She has practiced various forms of yoga & meditation for over 40 years.
Kathleen Thompson, RN, was a clinical nurse and is now an Assistant Director of Nursing for Psychiatric Services.
Exploring creativity from the inside out!
As spiritual beings, we are all naturally creative. Even in the most mundane activities, we can experience beauty and joy by simply cultivating an awareness of our spiritual identity.
By integrating the teachings of Raja Yoga Meditation with a variety of creative techniques, this retreat will explore the intimate relationship between spirituality and creativity. It will provide an opportunity to connect with and deepen my experience of the naturally creative, living energy that exists at the core of every human being. By empowering this "authentic self" and bringing it into expression, I become a positive force for change in the world.
Join us as we take the journey from artist to angel.
Facilitators:
Judi Rich is a graphic designer who uses the field of communication to explore her interest in human relations and creative expression.
Tanya Rich has appeared in theater productions across North America and overseas. She is a certified Pilates instructor who enjoys using movement to experience spirituality.
Deep within our being we carry pain and hurt from past experiences. These invisible wounds influence the way we respond in life. At some point we may feel the need to heal the self ... physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
In this retreat we will explore the use of colors and virtues as a means of healing, combined with the power of meditation, to return to our natural state of total well being.
Facilitators:
Sandra Budge, CMA, serves on several retreat design teams. Her passion is to align with her true spiritual nature and to empower others to do the same.
Jean Ramnauth is an educator by profession and an accomplished
facilitator, currently based at Global Harmony House.