Es común querer encontrar la verdadera identidad, en medio de tantos roles y responsabilidades. Al encontrar la autenticidad de quién eres, inicias un proceso de transformación y de obtener sabiduría, que te que permite conseguir resultados al superar antiguas creencias y paradigmas.
Recupera la conexión perdida con tu esencia espiritual, llena tu vida de sentido, y construye y dirige de ahora en adelante tu propia vida. Así, la transformación personal irá más allá de la mitología actual de procesos de autosuperación. ¡SUCEDERÁ!
El principio es sencillo: si no me conozco, ¿cómo puedo cambiar? Abre la puerta a nuevas posibilidades, experimenta tu propia transformación interna para ser capaz de inspirar y motivar a los demás en la misma dirección.
RETIRO EN ESPAÑOL, REGISTRO SE DEBE REALIZAR CON LA SEDE DE BRAHMA KUMARIS MÁS CERCANA, O CON LA ORGANIZACIÓN, imagen.corporativa@co.bkwsu.org
This self-esteem course combines the knowledge of spirituality and psychology to offer participants intriguing and useful information about developing real self-esteem.
During the weekend, positive methods will be explored 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.
The first session will begin at 4:00pm on Friday. Arrivals are welcome from 2:00pm on Friday; last session finishes at 9:30am on Sunday, departures at 11:00am.
PREREQUISITE: Participants must have taken the first four lessons of the Raja Yoga Meditation Foundation Course with the Brahma Kumaris, that is, soul, Supreme Soul, karma and the powers of yoga. Please do bring a notebook.
During gardening, walking the labyrinth in silence, or marking a trail in the mountain woods, we will deeply listen to Mother Nature. Experiencing her divine qualities, we invite her pure influence into our attitudes and perspective.
Facilitators: Erik Larson, Colette Higgs
Inner Peace – Inner Power through Raja Yoga Meditation
The most important journey you can take is the journey within. This is a journey to the truth of who you really are.
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, and intentions and developing the spiritual skills / inner strength to face the realities of the outer world. It is the art of bringing inner and outer realities into balance starting from the inside out. Becoming more aware of your internal environment enables you to check, choose and change. You will start to develop a sense of mastery as you recognize the inner resources that you have and your ability and responsibility to use them to create a better quality of life.
You will learn to see the self as a soul … a spiritual being and experience a direct connection and relationship with the Supreme Source of purest energy and highest consciousness. Every soul has a right to experience this ultimate relationship.
Facilitators: Sabita Geer, Susan Pollock, Madahvi Patale
Inner Peace - Inner Power, Part II is a retreat for those who search for deeper spiritual meaning.
Meditation stills the mind and empowers the intellect to achieve insight and understanding of the spiritual laws and principles which sustain harmony and can bring natural renewal at all levels of life on earth.
PRE-REQUISITE: Inner Peace - Inner Power at Peace Village and/or completion of the Raja Yoga Foundation Course at a Brahma Kumaris Center.
(Must have completed the lessons on soul and Supreme Soul)
Please note your pre-requisite in the comments area upon registration
Facilitators: Sabita Geer, Madhavi Patale, Susan Pollock
Do I hold the capacity to love and forgive? How can I do this? Join us for an
experiential weekend as we explore and merge the concepts of love and
forgiveness, helping us to discover their true meaning and how one cannot
exist without the other. This retreat will help you understand the areas in your
life where love may be lacking or is being misused and how the powers of love
and forgiveness are extraordinary tools that can help you heal and transform
your life.
Facilitators: Marianne Weiss, Vijay Ramdhan
This retreat is for those who want to do a deep dive into the subject of karma and how it affects our spiritual efforts at this time. It will take up some big questions: Can we avoid the suffering for our past actions? Can we change our destiny through our present actions? Where does God fit into the picture? Without clarifying answers to questions like these, it is possible to lose hope in the fundamental goodness of human nature and the benevolence of God.
Our intention in this retreat is to tune into the signals from the current times and events in order to understand the subtleties of our individual karma and to change the pattern of our collective karma. ('Karma' in Hindi simply means action.) The retreat will aim to help in this process through an interesting blend of conversations, presentations, personal stories, meditation, and conscious activities.
Facilitators: Kala Iyengar, MD, Paul Aherne, Judy Rodgers
A retreat for young adults created by young adults. You are
invited to explore your inner world, using an inside out approach
and become totally comfortable with who you are.
This weekend is for those who want to see a profound change
in themselves and the world, it is built on empowering the
individual through a collective spiritual experience.
Facilitators
Kristina Hoefel, Aarti Pappu, Saurabh Gupta, Madhavi Patel, Tina Agarwal and Nalissha Mehta
It is often perceived as extremely challenging to integrate spirituality into everyday life, and even to truly recognize the value of doing so. By experiencing tangibly the effect a shift in awareness can have on a simple act of movement, it becomes easier to ‘see’ the impact a spiritual approach can have in all areas of one’s life. This unique retreat integrates the teachings of Raja Yoga with various movement disciplines to promote the ideal state for movement: one that is free of tension, open, aligned, and alive. The result?
True, sustainable well-being. Join us as we explore, experience, and empower the innate capacities of body and soul.
Facilitators: Tanya Rich, Julien Gagnon, Judi Rich
The essence of meditation is a natural experience of healing … the call of
spirit to the peace within. We all have a need for such healing – if we are
honest and look at our own life, we would likely recognize pain, suffering
and darkness in certain areas of our day-to-day living. The deepest repair
to our being is where meditation gives us its greatest gift: the realization
of who we are. With this comes freedom. The ultimate destination of
meditation is the freedom to be the spirit that we truly are.
In this retreat, we will work with the energy of virtues combined with the
power of meditation in order to return to our natural state of total well-being.
Facilitators: Vijai Sadal, Sandra Budge
In facing the demands of a world marked by rapid change and upheaval, we can so easily lose our sense of ‘being’ in the survival strategies of ‘doing.’ In order to create inner stability, it is absolutely essential at this time to know the self and our intrinsic value. We are not glorified machines, but wondrous and unique beings capable of immense beauty and goodness.
Through the teachings of Raja Yoga, discover a way to honor yourself and others by staying real and royal while facing the challenges of day-to-day situations and interactions. Recommended for those who are interested in deepening their understanding of how they can truly fulfill their spiritual purpose. Join us and explore the spiritual art of applying peace and happiness to the canvas of your life.
Judi Rich, Tanya Rich
7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, August 11
Join us for an inspiring weekend! Reflect on values and a paradigm and process that reverses bullying and violence. Learn about methods that create peace and respect in young people, your school or program, and experience 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 approach being implemented in more than 60 countries.
This professional development workshop is highly recommended for professionals who wish to help young people optimally explore and develop values. Please join us to:
• reflect on the role values play in your life, schools and the world;
• learn about the LVE Approach and the process of developing values;
• refine acknowledgement and active listening skills that allow educators to deal with student resistance more easily and effectively;
• learn about non-violent discipline methods to help all students feel and be safe and respected in the classroom;
• experience relaxation/focusing exercises that help young people be more centered and better able to self-regulate;
• have more than 140 activities to help young people develop 12 universal values and positive intrapersonal and interpersonal social and emotional skills; and
• be comfortable facilitating a program that teaches empathy, drastically reduces bullying and has students resolving issues with the language of values within months.
This workshop is open to:
• educators in public, private and charter schools who wish to use the LVE program
• psychologists and counselors who wish to use Living Values Activities for At-risk Youth or Living Values Activities for Drug Rehabilitation.
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. Young people learn to use the language of values to reflect on challenges and generate positive solutions. Please see our website for research results and success stories.
Facilitators: This LVE workshop will be led by Diane Tillman, Licensed Educational Psychologist and the primary author of the award-winning Living Values Series, and Ed Wondoloski, Emeritus Professor of Management, Bentley University.
Cost: There will be a $75 charge to help cover LVE expenses. This includes one published LVE book. For those staying at the retreat center, please plan to make a separate donation for meals and accommodation to the facility.
On-line Registration: http://www.peace-village.org/Events/retreats
For questions about retreat facilities: Please email sandra@peace-village.org or call 518 589-5000.
For questions about the LVE workshop: Please email ed@livingvalues.net or call 518 589-4111.
For more information about LVE: www.livingvalues.net
We all know the phrase “you are what you eat.” But we usually think of the physical effects of food on our health without considering the more subtle aspects of how our thoughts and emotions are affected by food. Learn about the mpact of food on our spirituality and the ability to think more clearly and calmly. This retreat offers an opportunity to understand the dynamics between food and thought, and how to nurture the whole self through simple, yet powerful changes in our eating and food preparation habits. Understand more deeply the role of food in our spiritual lives and learn how to nourish the whole self with dietary changes, meditation classes, and cooking demonstrations. Join us for this simple, straightforward, and powerful approach to cooking and eating, and leave ready to take better care of your own mind, heart, kitchen, and soul.
"I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being." - Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. President
Facilitators: Shireen Chada, Donna Serpe, Bradley Arkin, Dorothy Steinfeld
A retreat for women who want to live with heart and soul and head aligned, with their active hope for the world engaged and sparkling!
You will arrive into a gathering where women can express freedom and solidarity and beauty and strength. There will be conversations, meditations, experiences and interactions that transform your experience of yourself and your capacity to be authentic, compassionate and brave.
Courage comes from the medieval Old French word corage, meaning “heart and spirit.” Courage can take the shape of a flower in a kaleidoscope; we will discover so many facets, colors and forms. In courage there is constant determination to make choices according to our values, to be resilient in the face of inner and outer challenges. Using the power to face, power to discern, power to decide, the power of blessings and trust in ourselves, we will create inner changes that ripple gently outward to whatever matters most to us.
All are welcome to apply, but priority may be given to those who have not yet participated in a women's retreat at Peace Village. Our intention is for the group to be smaller and focused on practical self transformation that empowers our daily lives. Those interested can click the register button, and by doing so they will be acknowledging that they are applying to attend and may be contacted for more information before decisions are thoughtfully made, so please be patient during the process.
Facilitators: Irene Miller, Micheline Tanguay and Elizabeth Aivars
Want to make a difference in today's world? Come and discover how changing our awareness and cultivating spiritual principles can have a positive global impact in a time of environmental crisis. Through reflections, meditation and moments in the outdoors, this retreat will offer many opportunities to experience a green and spiritual lifestyle while contributing to the well-being of our planet.
Facilitators: Kristina Hoefel. Tina Agarwal. Juan Vázquez, Anne-Christelle Le Hir
THIS RETREAT WILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO START DATE OF RETREAT.
“No man is angry that feels not himself hurt”, Francis Bacon
Anger is a form of pain that takes many forms, both passive and aggressive. This retreat aims to work from the outside-in. It takes participants on an inner journey from the outward expression of anger down, through the mind, into the depths of the soul, offering insights, awareness, and practical solutions to overcome anger along the way. It is based on the principles of observation, reflection, learning, practice, and change.
Facilitators: Sandhya Kanthan, Erik Larson
THIS RETREAT WILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO START DATE OF RETREAT.
Experiencing God’s Power and Protection
Through the practice of Raja Yoga, we learn to experience ourselves as spiritual beings and how to connect with God, bringing love, clarity, and protection. Focus on developing a relationship with God, and the opportunity to share your experiences.
Facilitators: Rita Cleary, Tyrone Jackson
THIS RETREAT WILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO START DATE OF RETREAT.
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.
This 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 interwoven throughout the 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: Tanya Rich, Erik Larson, Mahadeo Shivraj, Judi Rich
THIS RETREAT WILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO START DATE OF RETREAT.
This is a fun filled weekend experience with special activities offered for children age 5 and up.
All are welcome to apply, but priority may be given to those who have not yet participated in a Family and Friends retreat.
The most important journey you can take is the journey within. This is a journey to the truth of who you really are.
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, and intentions and developing the spiritual skills / inner strength to face the realities of the outer world. It is the art of bringing inner and outer realities into balance starting from the inside out. Becoming more aware of your internal environment enables you to check, choose and change. You will start
to develop a sense of mastery as you recognize the inner resources that you have and your ability and responsibility to use them to create a better quality of life.
You will learn to see the self as a soul … a spiritual being and experience a direct connection and relationship with the Supreme Source of purest energy and highest consciousness. Every soul has a right to experience this ultimate relationship.
Facilitators: Sandra Budge, Champa Patel, Vijay Ramdhan
More than realizing, one must make a conscious choice and conscious practice to living in that wisdom, the wisdom that is waiting to be germinated once again. Exploring and creating an energy that invites one to live in the highest possibilities. To live in the fast lane, slowly.
Retreat includes:
Facilitators:
Dorothy Steinfeld, Paul Aherne, Indra Lal
For Engineers, Scientists, Architects and Builders
Explore simple and easy ways of generating and multiplying inner happiness. Understand spiritual significance of God Gene and God Particle. Apply dynamics of happiness in professional and personal life.
Facilitators: Ram Singal, Porie Saikia-Eapen, Sudha Dave, Ines Frank
Inner Peace - Inner Power, Part II is a retreat for those who search for deeper spiritual meaning.
Meditation stills the mind and empowers the intellect to achieve insight and understanding of the spiritual laws and principles which sustain harmony and can bring natural renewal at all levels of life on earth.
PRE-REQUISITE: Inner Peace - Inner Power at Peace Village and/or completion of the Raja Yoga Foundation Course at a Brahma Kumaris Center. (Must have completed the lessons on soul and Supreme Soul)
Please note your pre-requisite in the comments area upon registration
Facilitators: Sabita Geer, Madhavi Patale, Susan Pollock
Still wondering why certain people and situations seem to make you feel like
avoiding them? Our life is a continuous exchange of energy with people,
situations, matter, and last but not least, with ourselves. Depending on the
quality of that energy – good, bad, and everything in between, we will find
ourselves attracted or repelled. This weekend invites us to reflect on some
of these different patterns of interaction, as this can provide insights on how
to feel more in harmony. We’ll discover inner laws and powers, which when
used as a mirror, can guide us towards our aim of feeling good. Through
creative activities, sharing, games, and reflective exercises, we’ll reconnect
with forgotten inner truths that can be very beneficial when remembered and
used in our outer space.
Facilitators: Vheena Vanier, Ed Wondolowski
Inspired by the delightful short story, "The Dreamgiver". The retreat
provides a specific process for discovering your your unique personal
tapestry; reframing the way you see life; and applying these fruits in the
challenges of daily life. This journey will help you to better understand and
deal with the roller coaster of life’s drama. Come join us as we transform
life’s chaos and stress into an exciting personal unique adventure. Time
will be provided for personal reflections, small group sharing, and next
steps to support a quality journey. Required reading for this workshop
is "The Dreamgiver" by Bruce Wilkinson, available through Amazon or your local library.
Ed Wondolowski, Margo Mullein
The most important journey you can take is the journey within. This is a journey to the truth of who you really are.
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, and intentions and developing the spiritual skills / inner strength to face the realities of the outer world. It is the art of bringing inner and outer realities into balance starting from the inside out. Becoming more aware of your internal environment enables you to check, choose and change. You will start
to develop a sense of mastery as you recognize the inner resources that you have and your ability and responsibility to use them to create a better quality of life.
You will learn to see the self as a soul … a spiritual being and experience a direct connection and relationship with the Supreme Source of purest energy and highest consciousness. Every soul has a right to experience this ultimate relationship.
Facilitators: Sabita Geer, Susan Pollock, Madvi Patale
Still wondering why certain people and situations seem to make you feel like
avoiding them? Our life is a continuous exchange of energy with people,
situations, matter, and last but not least, with ourselves. Depending on the
quality of that energy – good, bad, and everything in between, we will find
ourselves attracted or repelled. This weekend invites us to reflect on some
of these different patterns of interaction, as this can provide insights on how
to feel more in harmony. We’ll discover inner laws and powers, which when
used as a mirror, can guide us towards our aim of feeling good. Through
creative activities, sharing, games, and reflective exercises, we’ll reconnect
with forgotten inner truths that can be very beneficial when remembered and
used in our outer space.
Facilitators: Vheena Vanier, Ed Wondolowski
In the silent corridors of the soul I can understand the hearts of others, I can understand myself.
Silence is not an idle act. Silence is a hidden Spiritual Power. When we immerse ourselves in silence we gain inner strength and healing emotionally, mentally, intellectually and spiritually. Silence is not only Golden…but it makes you, a diamond within the gold.
Most of us feel uncomfortable when we are silent and with others. We may feel that others will value us more if we’re talkative. Of course, this is the furthest from the truth. Explore what it feels like to be in Silence while with others and still feeling your own self-confidence, dignity, and self worth.
In Silence we touch a part of our inner core that is perfect and pure, a place that is nourishment to the soul. Silence becomes a breath of fresh air to our inner being.
As you increase your experience of silence, the power you accumulate can help those without power to continue in their efforts of self-development and the experience of peace.
During the retreat there will be a brief class each morning to help guide you into the depth of silence so you can experience the most benefit. There are also group activities in silence, silent walks, mandalas, and karma yoga or lending a helping hand. silence, silent walks, mandalas, and karma yoga or lending a helping hand.
Explore silence and explore the beautiful you.
Facilitators: Dorothy Steinfeld, Sandra Budge, Susan Pollock
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Explore the rich resources at the core of your being, and turn these resources into new patterns of action. With a deeper awareness of the self, we re-awaken our spirit’s true desire, and take the courageous steps of living our beliefs and values. Time will be provided for personal reflections, small group sharing, along with developing personal powerful action steps.
Facilitators: Ed Wondolowski, Erik Larson
The most important journey you can take is the journey within. This is a journey to the truth of who you really are.
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, and intentions and developing the spiritual skills / inner strength to face the realities of the outer world. It is the art of bringing inner and outer realities into balance starting from the inside out. Becoming more aware of your internal environment enables you to check, choose and change. You will start
to develop a sense of mastery as you recognize the inner resources that you have and your ability and responsibility to use them to create a better quality of life.
You will learn to see the self as a soul … a spiritual being and experience a direct connection and relationship with the Supreme Source of purest energy and highest consciousness. Every soul has a right to experience this ultimate relationship.
Facilitators: Sandra Budge, Champa Patel, Vijay Ramdhan