Awakening A Noble Heart – The Path and Practice of Compassion
October 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am -
5:00 pm $150.00
Awakening A Noble Heart: The Path and Practice of CompassionSaturday, October 19th, 2019 10am — 5pm Join us as we explore how we can keep our hearts open amidst the personal and global challenges we encounter in our everyday lives. We will open our hearts through the practice of Tonglen meditation, an ancient Buddhist practice that awakens compassion by acknowledging and embracing pain and discomfort, while inviting the armor that separates us from one another to dissolve. Together, we will
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November 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am -
November 3, 2019 @ 1:30 pm $100.00
Healing Narcissistic AbuseSaturday and Sunday, November 2nd and 3rd from 9 - 1:30pm Anyone with long-term exposure to a narcissist can experience trauma, PTSD, depression and severely damaged self-esteem. As a result, we (people-pleasers, codependents, empaths – the preferred prey of narcissists) become confrontation-avoidant, untrusting of ourselves and our instincts. We stifle our voices, overcommit, suffer from feeling emotionally toyed-with, allow our boundaries to collapse and can eventually lose ourselves entirely. In order to heal, we must fully understand this
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November 17, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Women's Taoist Wellness RetreatSunday, November 17th from 9:30 - 5:30pm Join us for a day-long retreat where you'll discover how these ancient practices can help: Balance your hormones - helping to naturally relieve PMS, menopause, and symptoms of imbalance Promote health and vitality Strengthen your pelvic floor (relieving symptoms like incontinence) Enhance your libido and increase sexual pleasure Release trauma and emotional blocks Regulate your mood so you feel happier, healthier, and energized! Taoism is a practice originating in China
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December 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am -
1:30 pm $40.00
Healing through Self-LoveSaturday, December 7th from 9am - 1:30pm When we stop listening to our internal voice, we have given our power away to external forces and have disconnected from Universal Energy. This workshop teaches us how to reconnect to that energy, to honor ourselves and regain trust in our decision-making and our instincts. Challenges such as illness, trauma and depression can be transformed if approached from a place of non-resistance and self-love. This intensive (but gentle) workshop is designed
read more Intention Workshop ** SOLD OUT **
January 4 @ 5:00 pm -
7:00 pm $35.00
** SOLD OUT ** Intention Workshop with The Singing Bowl LadySaturday, January 4th from 5pm - 7pm ENTER 2020 WITH THE CLARITY OF YOU In this workshop, we will focus on understanding & activating your unique internal guidance system – as we dive into the world & energy of ‘Intention’… delving a little into the quantum physics of it all too! I'll be sharing from my heart & experience, and hope it will be something you haven't heard before. I’ll
read more Zen Meditation *CANCELLED*
January 5 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Zen Buddhism and Meditation Practice GroupEvery 1st & 3rd Sunday at 6pm Join us for a 30 minute meditation with a short service at the end, in the beautiful Dharma Ranch yurt. No prior experience is needed— short beginner instruction will be provided with the support of the San Antonio Zen Center, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Just wear comfortable clothing. You’re welcome to bring a favorite meditation cushion if you have one, but chairs and
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January 14 @ 6:30 pm -
8:00 pm Gathering the WomenWomen's Support Group Every Second Tuesday from 6:30 - 8pm Gathering women through circles, creating safe space to share our true selves. In circles, we find our voices, reclaim our power and remember our self-worth. We celebrate our unique diversity as well as the rising of the Divine Feminine, leading to personal and planetary transformation. This is a sacred space for women to gather and be real together – the kind of space we all long for; one
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January 25 @ 9:00 am -
12:00 pm $40
Living A Deliberate LifeSaturday, January 25th from 9am - 12pm “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and to see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” ~Henry David Thoreau – Walden PondWe don’t have to go to the woods to experience a deliberate life. Thoreau’s quest was to teach the world
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February 8 @ 9:00 am -
1:00 pm $59
Wheel of Life WorkshopSaturday, February 8th from 9am - 1pm The Wheel of Life process is a powerful visual tool used by coaches and psychologists around the world. It's a tool that offers a 360-degree view of your current life situation and quickly identifies areas of imbalance. In this workshop, you’ll be taking a hard look at each facet or “spoke”of your life. Awareness is the first step towards identifying areas of imbalance and what's causing the current bumpy ride.
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February 15 @ 10:00 am -
1:00 pm $25.00
Mindfulness Meditation for BeginnersSaturday, February 15th from 10am - 1pm “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.”~ Jon Kabat-Zinn. This class will introduce the basic principles of mindfulness meditation with focus on mindfulness of breath, body, and thoughts. Meditation is a technique used to develop a awareness of what’s actually happening instead of being lost in the incessant chatter of our minds which leads to stress, anxiety, and other negative states.
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March 15 @ 6:00 pm -
7:15 pm Zen Buddhism and Meditation Practice GroupEvery 1st & 3rd Sunday at 6pm Join us for a 30 minute meditation with a short service at the end, in the beautiful Dharma Ranch yurt. No prior experience is needed— short beginner instruction will be provided with the support of the San Antonio Zen Center, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Just wear comfortable clothing. You’re welcome to bring a favorite meditation cushion if you have one, but chairs and
read more Mindfulness Meditation Practice** CANCELLED until further notice **
April 30 @ 6:30 pm -
8:00 pm Mindfulness Meditation Practice GroupEvery Thursday from 6:30-8pm Mindfulness meditation is the intentional practice of paying attention on purpose, deeply, and without judgment to whatever arises in the present moment, both inward and outward, with an open-hearted and friendly quality. Mindful awareness can be cultivated through practices like sitting or walking meditation, using a body scan and mindful movement such as Hatha yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong. These practices help us connect to the aliveness in our body, which is always
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May 7 @ 6:30 pm -
8:00 pm $10.00
Full Moon YogaOnce a Month Drop In Class All levels slow flow class that ends with a guided or silent meditation followed by a small snack and some golden milk, tea, or juice. Please bring your mat if you have one. Otherwise we have a handful in the yurt that you can use. Cost: $10 You may register and pre-pay below or just show up with cash. Paula CountrymanPaula has been practicing many types of yoga as a runner for
read more Meditation and The Buddha’s Practical Teachings *CANCELLED*
May 27 @ 6:30 pm -
7:45 pm Free
Meditation & The Buddha's Practical Teachings Meditation brings us to a composed centered way of being. Silent meditation along with the encouragement of the Buddha's teachings: integrity, focus, and wisdom, provide ample framework for a beneficial life. Each Wednesday evening we will meditate (sitting and walking). Then listen mindfully to a talk on the Buddha's teachings and end with half and hour of discussion and sharing among all attendees. All are welcome with or without experience and with any spiritual
read more Gentle Therapeutic Yoga Class *CANCELLED*
July 8 @ 9:00 am -
10:30 am Gentle Therapeutic Yoga Every Wednesday Morning 9-10am All classes begin with yoga techniques to draw attention inward and focus the mind on the breath and the body. Time is then spent systematically warming up muscles and joints. Yoga asanas (postures) are chosen to meet the needs of the students with a focus on proper alignment for the individual's normal range of motion. Once proper alignment is demonstrated, the class is led through a series of poses that flow one from
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