Washington District of Columbia Retreats
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Washington District of Columbia Teachers
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Alex Duchscher, ERYT, has been practicing yoga since 1999, and teaching yoga since 2002, when she got her initial 200 hour teacher training…
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Sonya Kehler Women's Intimate Wellness Coach and Nutrition Lifestylist, Sonya teaches women to reconnect on an intimate level with themselves (and…
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Amir stands at the helm as the most senior and followed teacher at, as well as the owner of, the nationally renowned Sun & Moon Yoga Studios in…
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Washington District of Columbia Centers
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Spark your heart and mind through the practice of meditation.Shambhala Vision is rooted in the principle that every human being has a fundamental…
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The Washington DC area yoga teacher training will be located mostly in Bikram yoga Riverdale with trips to other local studios. These prime…
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Ruah teachers believe that if we opened our hearts and opened our doors together we would move forward our mission of putting more mats on mother…
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$225
Jul 17 - 22, 2018 (6 days)Illuminating Basic Goodness: How Can I Help? Transforming Self and Society How can we bring wakefulness into every part of our lives? This course explores the Shambhala teachings on working with the various domains of our life—family, work, culture, and wealth. How do our engagements with these domains connect to larger social, political, and economic systems? In addressing this, we develop… -
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Jul 29 - Aug 4, 2018 (7 days)Open to All A city weekthun, or week-long practice intensive, is a unique opportunity to deepen one's meditation practice without going far from home. New and experienced meditators are welcome. This week of meditation will focus on sitting meditation with talks, meditation instruction, and contemplative lunches. During this week-long group meditation… -
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Aug 2, 2018 (1 day)Open to AllAt Learn to Meditate, we offer a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation practice. The session contains instruction and guidance suitable for both first-time and returning visitors.The program features a presentation of the view of meditation, detailed guided meditation instruction, and time for Q&A and discussion with an experienced instructor. Light…-
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Jul 19, 2018 (1 day)This evening's topic is: This evening's speaker is: Details: Everyone is welcome on Thursday evenings to meditate together, hear a dharma talk, and engage in discussion. Talk topics change each week, but each provides a distinct insight into how we can awaken to our “basic goodness”; that is, have a sense of intrinsic dignity and completeness in dealing with our everyday lives which…-
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Aug 5, 2018 (1 day)Come join us as we celebrate our community with practice, food, and conversation on first Sundays!The program begins at 10:30 with a short guided practice and a story, followed by a longer meditation period and a talk or facilitated discussion. At 11:30, we have a social with tea, coffee, food, and good company. If you feel inspired, please bring a dish to share!Shambhala Sun Day ScheduleShambhala…-
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Aug 19, 2018 (1 day)Our homes and families are the ground of our spiritual paths and our work creating enlightened society. With children, we have daily opportunities to practice generosity, discipline, patience, and exertion. Through meditation practice, we can connect with the wisdom that guides these virtues.Parenting as PathThe path of parenting has the potential to transform us from being closed and…-
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$200
Sep 11 - Oct 9, 2018 (29 days)Prerequisites: Contentment, Joy, and Fearlessness in Everyday Life coursesLuxury is experiencing reality.—Chogyam Trungpa RinpocheIn this program, students will receive essential instructions for transforming confused emotions and situations into wisdom as they arise. We explore the qualities of a master warrior whose vastness of mind and skills in enriching the world are fully manifested. We… -
$275
Sep 7 - 9, 2018 (3 days)Prerequisite: Awakened Heart – Shambhala Training Level IV"The only answer is nowness"- Chögyam Trungpa RinpocheWhile we are becoming more familiar with the present moment, we may still be slightly hesitant to let ourselves fully release into the here and now.In Open Sky,the fifth and final weekend of the Way of Shambhala series, we'll learn to inhabit the gentleness, openness, and precision of… -
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Sep 15, 2018 (1 day)When we say, “harvest of peace,” here, it is peace within ourselves- we feel like we belong, we feel like we actually want to participate in the community.—Sakyong Mipham RinpocheEveryone in the community is warmly invited to our annual Harvest of Peace celebration, one of the official holidays on the Shambhala calendar. Here we gather to celebrate abundance and the changing of the… -
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Oct 1 - 15, 2018 (15 days)Open to All “By making a deep connection to the present moment and understanding our mind through the practice of meditation, we learn to make friends with ourselves…”While meditation has many benefits, establishing a consistent personal practice can be extremely challenging for both new and experienced meditators alike. In that spirit, the Shambhala Meditation Center of Washington, DC… -
$250
Sep 28 - 30, 2018 (3 days)Prerequisite: Shambhala Training Weekend II – Awaken Your Inner Warrior"To be a warrior is to learn to be genuine in every moment of your life." — Chögyam Trungpa RinpocheWarrior in the World: Shambhala Training Level III is the third retreat weekend in the renowned Way of Shambhala series. This program provides instruction for sitting and walking meditation as a means to further awaken the… -
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Oct 16 - Nov 13, 2018 (29 days)Open to All“Don't let life harden your heart.” —Pema Chödroön When we're low on energy and inspiration, we often reach for the very things that drain us. Embracing the uplifted discipline of our spiritual practices can create a foundation for experiencing cheerfulness.Joy in Everyday Life is a 5-week course exploring the meaning of joy and the true source of personal energy and… -
$225
Oct 22 - 28, 2018 (7 days)Illuminating Basic Goodness: What is Real? Touching the Sacred Earth What is real and what matters in our lives? What would it mean to reassess our participation in the speed and consumer-driven orientation of modern society that is rapidly degrading our planet? This course explores the Buddhist teaching on interdependence and emptiness, and their connection to an ecological worldview and… -
$220
Oct 20 - 21, 2018 (2 days)The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level I is the first program in the renowned Way of Shambhala series. This intimate urban retreat provides instruction for sitting and walking meditation as a means to develop mindfulness in daily life.This first weekend program presents the view that human beings, at the core, are fundamentally awake. By training in meditation, we can remember and… -
$250
Nov 9 - 11, 2018 (3 days)Prerequisite: The Art of Being Human – Shambhala Training Level I"Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth." - Pema Chödron Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II is the second retreat weekend in the renowned Way of Shambhala series. This intimate program provides instruction for sitting and walking meditation as a means to explore how we can free ourselves from the… -
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Nov 20 - Dec 18, 2018 (29 days)Open to AllEverywhere in our culture we find messages telling us we’re inadequate or not good enough, and that if only we buy this product, or do that diet, we will be truly happy. The Shambhala teachings tell us that we are brilliant and complete as we are.By letting go of the struggle to be something "better," we can make space for our inherently intelligent, compassionate, and resilient…
