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By Dina Varano + Meghan Barich 16 Oct, 2020
Yearning for something to look forward to this winter? Jan 24 — Feb 14, 2021! A weekly experiential workshop to renew our connection with the natural elements of winter, allowing nature herself and our own creativity to show us the way. Join us & transform the isolation of winter during the pandemic by making new connections in safe and sacred circle with others.
By Dina Varano 09 Feb, 2019
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Price: Only $79 for this six-hour personal growth workshop! For thousands of years, our human ancestors have used the shamanic journey for trusted guidance and healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But how can this earth-based wisdom benefit us individually and collectively in these contemporary times? In this workshop, we will: Review the role of the shaman and the shamanic worldview on healing & wellbeing Examine various ways of understanding the nature of the "guides" Learn the basic elements of journeywork Journey to meet trustworthy guides in the lower & upper worlds Discover how to frame questions to focus our journeys for healing & transformation Gather resources for building a journey practice at home and further study Throughout the day, we'll have plenty of time to reflect on our experiences and ask questions. Come connect deeply with the Earth as you hone your intuition and nurture your relationship with spirit as it manifests uniquely in your life. Read more about Dina's journey into the shamanic world over the past eight years and how valuable it has been in her own transformative process in this recent blog post . She is honored to bring these practices to the Indianapolis community and incorporate them into her healing work with others.
By Dina Varano 25 Apr, 2018
Online portion of the journey: April 25 — June 21, 2018 In-person retreat: June 24 — 29, 2018
By Dina Varano 03 Apr, 2017
Sundays, April 3 – 17, May 1 – 15, 2017 1:00 - 3:00 pm JCC Indy: To register, click on http://jccindy.org/adult-education/arts-education/ You may have meditated for years and dabbled in the teachings of traditional and contemporary masters but the promised goal – spiritual awakening – still eludes you. Well, you’re in good company! In this course, shared practice and reflection provide inspiration for the spiritual journey. From waking up to the reality of our everyday lives to awakening to Ultimate Reality, we’ll explore how meditation offers you powerful tools for deeply understanding yourself and breaking through old habits and patterns that block a more direct engagement with life. Please bring an attitude of open-mindedness and a willingness to fully engage by attending all classes and completing all readings. Participants will sit on chairs or may bring their own meditation cushions. Required Texts: Shift Into Freedom: The Science & Practice of Open-Hearted Awareness by Loch Kelly (ISBN 978-1622033508).
By Dina Varano 17 Feb, 2015
Sundays, February 7 – March 13, 2015 1:00 - 2:30 pm JCC Indy: To register, click on http://jccindy.org/adult-education/arts-education/ Mindfulness has taken the nation by storm as research consistently shows the significant physical and mental benefits of meditation. Mindfulness meditation calms the body, stills the mind, and helps us to engage the present moment with greater awareness and ease. Through practice we can rediscover a balance between “being” and “doing.” This course will include instruction, guided meditations, and shared reflection. Topics covered will include: why it’s impossible to fail at meditation, how to cultivate calm and tranquility, overcoming common challenges, working with emotions, and the deeper spiritual potentials of meditation. Participants will sit on chairs or may bring their own meditation cushions. Required Text: Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program by Sharon Salzberg (ISBN 978-0761159254). The book includes a CD with four guided meditations.
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