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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A Yoga-Alliance registered teacher (RYT 500) in Virginia, Anne teaches at Sun & Moon Yoga Studio, serves as President of the Feathered Pipe…
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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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$200
May 29 - Jun 26, 2018 (29 days)Prerequisites: Contentment in Everyday Life and Joy in Everyday Life“Meditation is the process of becoming comfortable with our own wisdom." —Sakyong Mipham RinpocheFear is rampant in our world. On a societal level, we experience uncertainty about the future of our planet and our civilization. On a personal level, fear can manifest as anything from a nagging sense of self-doubt to a static… -
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May 25 - 27, 2018 (3 days)Prerequisite: Warrior in the World – Shambhala Training Weekend III“Basic goodness is very closely connected to the idea of bodhicitta in the Buddhist tradition. Bodhi means ‘awake’ or ‘wakeful’ and citta means ‘heart,’ so bodhicitta is ‘awakened heart.’ Such awakened heart comes from being willing to face your state of mind. That may seem like a great demand, but it is… -
$250
Jun 8 - 10, 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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May 28, 2018 (1 day)The monthly Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana Gatherings are a time to practice, have food, and enjoy conversation together as a community. All members—including their families and friends—are welcome!Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has requested that all Shambhala Center members gather for a monthly Shambhala Sadhana practice and celebratory meal. The emphasis is on collective practice, gathering and… -
$225
Jun 11 - 17, 2018 (7 days)Illuminating Basic Goodness: Who Am I?Exploring Identity and BelongingHow do we develop a sense of self as separate from the world around us? Does adopting certain identities, personal and social, require us to erase or abandon parts of ourselves in order to belong? This course explores the classic Buddhist teachings on ego, alongside contemporary contemplations of social identities and their… -
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Jun 7, 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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May 24, 2018 (1 day)This evening's topic is:This evening's speaker is: Anyana BanerjeeAnyana Banerjee has been a member of the Shambhala community since 2001. She was drawn to the Shambhala teachings as a way to make sense of the disorientation that comes from sudden loss. Now, her growing edge in learning is how the teachings increase our capacity to navigate the loss/uncertainty that occurs moment to moment,…-
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Jun 3, 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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Jun 17, 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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Jun 23, 2018 (1 day)The Shambhala community comes together in many ways – to practice, learn, serve others — and to celebrate! By joining spiritual practice with the practicalities, challenges, and joys of everyday life, we aspire to create a society that expresses the dignity of human experience.Shambhala seasonal celebrations are called nyida days, from the Tibetan words nyima (sun) and dawa (moon),… -
$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… -
$220
Jul 14 - 15, 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… -
$400
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… -
$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…
