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PEACE VILLAGE LEARNING & RETREAT CENTER -- EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY
Enjoy a weekend retreat on a wide variety of topics in beautiful Upstate New York, only one hour from Albany! Also enjoy a taste by attending a meditation, or class in Albany. Meet some of the retreat facilitators as they present a workshop based on an upcoming retreat.
At Peace Village, some enjoy the opportunity for solitude, for silent walks through the woods, and group interaction with like-minded seekers. Others find answers to questions about spiritual knowledge, spiritual power, and the deep experience of meditation. Many have expressed surprise at the complete shift in awareness that can take place in just a few days.
* Discover new life tools through self-work and group work in interactive sessions.
* Share with like-minded seekers.
* Take time for quiet reflection, relaxation, walks, and exploration of the beautiful grounds.
* Experience periods of silence and meditation.
* Study the practical aspects of spirituality through classes, exercises, and journaling.
* Enjoy the rejuvenating effects of a pure, serene, and spiritual environment with a vegetarian diet.
* Peace Village is a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment.
* Stay in comfortable rooms with private bath. In most cases, double accommodation is provided.
The programs in Albany are conducted by the same staff as Peace Village. Come to either and both to learn how to tap into your inner peace, build self-esteem, overcome anger and attachment and much more.
Web site: www.peacevillageretreat.org
Phone: (518) 589-5000
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See all- The Attitude of Happiness - Weekend RetreatPeace Village Learning & Retreat Center, Haines Falls, NY
The Attitude of Happiness - Weekend Retreat
Life presents us with a variety of situations. How we respond depends on our inner state. Can we choose to hold an attitude of happiness? How can I prepare for this? What adjustments could I make? Join us for an interactive weekend filled with insightful dialogue, meditation, fun, and growth.
Escape to a serene weekend retreat nestled amidst nature's embrace, dedicated to unlocking the secrets of happiness through the lens of science.
Immerse yourself in engaging workshops where you'll explore evidence-based techniques for cultivating joy and fulfillment in everyday life.
Discover mindful practices designed to enhance self-awareness and emotional well-being.
Connect with like-minded individuals in intimate group discussions, sharing insights and experiences on the pursuit of happiness.
Rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit in this tranquil oasis, leaving empowered with practical tools to live a happier, more meaningful life.Facilitators
Vijai Sadal lives in Trinidad and is a student of the Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation Center since 1978. He is a seasoned meditation teacher who shares his proficiency and practice with audiences around the world.
Professionally, he worked as an educator for 10 years and is a director of his family business. In Trinidad, he is a member on the Board of the Inter-Religious Organizationand of the Council of Prison Chaplains and Ministers. He is a guest lecturer at the University of the West Indies..
Sabita Geer is a Raja Yoga practitioner for nearly 45 years. She has conducted courses, workshops and retreats on Self Empowerment around the US, the Caribbean, UK, India, and the Middle East. She is a representative of the Brahma Kumaris at the UN. Sabita believes that happiness is the innate nature of the soul which can be easily accessible by being more in the now.
David Howard has been a student with the Brahma Kumaris for 25 years. He regularly teaches classes on meditation and spiritual awareness at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums in Washington DC.
David currently coordinates information technology for the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in Washington DC, supporting a staff of 90 people. He also manages high school internships at the Deputy Mayor's office and was chosen as Mentor of the Year by the Urban Alliance in 2016. He began his career with the Mayor's office in 1999 and has worked for the last 4 administrations.
Craig Gordon will share, having extensive experience in the field of happiness; having danced, taught, and choreographed for the stage & television, around the world; from Taipei to Buenos Aries, showing both royalty and the humble, how to to dance in happiness.
A Raja Yoga meditation practitioner for over 30 years, Craig finds new balance (the secret of happiness) teaching Hatha yoga in South Florida, with more than 500 regular students.Registration
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