Conscious Living Workshops

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Conscious Living Workshops offer ways of bringing higher consciousness to everyday life. The workshops provide interaction with leaders in global consciousness, address an array of interests, and focus on bringing new knowledge into practical use – at home, in the workplace, in the world.

This signature workshop series offers an affordable retreat experience where people can become familiar with the research and education programs of IONS while enjoying life-deepening conversations, freshly prepared meals and reconnecting with nature on the 194-acre campus.

Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for Conscious Living Workshops are available for RNs, LCSWs and MFTs. CECs for psychologists may be available for specific offerings. For more information, please contact Dylan Schneider at dschneider@noetic.org.

Past Conscious Living Workshops

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Conscious Living Workshop

Your Soul's Story

Finding the Deeper Meaning of Your Life

Presenter

Stanley Krippner, PhD
- Apr 1, 2011 – Apr 3, 2011
- Petaluma, CA
In this weekend retreat, Dr. Stanley Krippner reveals how our worldview, or Soul Story, is reflected in our dreams, waking awareness, emotions, thoughts, and body movement. Join in the evolution of a new soul story for yourself in alignment with your beliefs, values, and deepest longings.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Spirituality, Worldviews
Conscious Living Workshop

Embody Your Healing NOW

A collaborative project of EarthRise and Wisdom Healing Foundation

Presenter

Qigong Master Mingtong Gu

Sponsor

The Chi Center
- Jan 29, 2011 – Jan 30, 2011
- Petaluma, CA
Qigong (pronounced “chee-gung”) is a 5,000 year old healing art that originated in China--emphasizing posture, movement, breath, and mental concentration. Whether you are new to Qigong or wish to tune-up your practice, you will benefit from the expertise and kindness of Mingtong Gu’s instruction. Take charge of your health and discover a powerful “inner medicine”!

Topics:
Health and Healing, Subtle Energies, Transformative Practices
Conscious Living Workshop

Just Write

A Winter Writer’s Retreat

Facilitator

Cathy Coleman, PhD
- Jan 21, 2011 – Jan 23, 2011
- Petaluma, CA
This is a weekend to just write, away from home, away from work, away from usual distractions. Writers will have single occupancy rooms with desks—and plenty of room to write. The retreat will open with a circle to share intentions and close with a circle to share discoveries and processes. In between writing sessions, writers will gather for meals and intermittent optional meditative movement.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Transformative Practices
Special Event

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk

January 2011
- Jan 19, 2011
- Petaluma, CA
Veriditas, in partnership with IONS and EarthRise, is offering Full Moon Labyrinth Walks. There is no cost for this hour-long event.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Nature and Ecology, Transformative Practices
Conscious Living Workshop

Speaking the Soul

The Transformative Power of Words

Presenter

Kim Rosen, MFA
- Jan 14, 2011 – Jan 16, 2011
- Petaluma, CA
This workshop is for lovers of poetry as well as those who have yet to discover its power. In an alchemy of mystical poems and music, each person's authentic voice will emerge through writing, listening, movement, self-inquiry, and speaking poetry aloud. No prior experience necessary.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Spirituality, Transformation
Special Event

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
- Dec 21, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
Veriditas, in partnership with IONS and EarthRise Retreat Center, is offering Full Moon Labyrinth Walks.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Transformative Practices
Conscious Living Workshop

Getting the Love You Want

A Spiritual Path for Couples

Presenters

Dr. Harville Hendrix, PhD, Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt
- Dec 10, 2010 – Dec 12, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
When we meet the person of our dreams, a magical transformation takes place within us. Then, before we know it, that magical connection disappears. Where did it go? Can we get it back? If so, how?

Topics:
Psychology, Relationships and Family
Special Event

Holiday Open House
- Dec 5, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
You are invited to join the festivities at our Holiday Open House! Music, Hors d'Oeuvres, Wine, Cider, Gift Store, Holiday Cheer...

Topics:
Community and Society
Special Event

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
- Nov 22, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
Veriditas, in partnership with IONS and EarthRise Retreat Center, is offering Full Moon Labyrinth Walks.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Transformative Practices
Special Event

Full Moon Celebration with Lucid Drum

Presenter

Jason K. Norris

Sponsor

Lucid Drum
- Nov 22, 2010
- CA
Come celebrate the Full Moon at IONS! Join us for our Full Moon ceremony and drum circle, facilitated by Jason K. Norris, founder of Lucid Drum! Ongoing full moon drum circle dates: Nov 22, Dec 21.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Nature and Ecology, Transformative Practices
Conscious Living Workshop

Wake Up Your Brain and its Creativity

Presenter

Sloat Shaw
- Nov 19, 2010 – Nov 21, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
Research shows that the human brain can change and grow at any age. A unique combination of biofeedback and exercises in visual art will awaken your dormant creativity. By becoming conscious of usually unconscious brain states, you will regain mastery over many aspects of your life.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Neuroscience, States of Consciousness
Special Event

The Shroud

Book Reading/Signing

Presenter

Steve and Michael Meloan
- Nov 17, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
Join IONS and the EarthRise Retreat Center for a book reading and signing of The Shroud with authors Steve and Michael Meloan! The Shroud is a science-adventure novel that explores the intersection between science and spirituality—offering a compelling scientific backdrop, while exploring many of today's news-making scientific, spiritual, and ethical questions.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity
Art Reception

Arts, Ecology and Consciousness

Artists of Bishop Pine Preserve
- Nov 14, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
A reception to kick off the next art exhibit at IONS, featuring artists of Bishop Pine Preserve. The exhibit is curated by Fariba Bogzaran and sponsored by the Lucid Art Foundation.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Nature and Ecology
Conscious Living Workshop

The Healer Within

Accessing the Inner Healer for Life Transformation

Presenter

Lee Lipsenthal, MD
- Nov 12, 2010 – Nov 14, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
According to such healing traditions as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and native medicine, healing begins with connection to a higher power, spirit or the collective unconscious. In this experiential program, participants will be given tools to access this higher healing power and transform the way we take care of ourselves and others.

Topics:
Health and Healing, Transformation
Special Event

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
- Oct 21, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
Veriditas, in partnership with IONS and EarthRise Retreat Center, is offering Full Moon Labyrinth Walks.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Transformative Practices
Special Event

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
- Sep 23, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
Veriditas, in partnership with IONS and EarthRise Retreat Center, is offering Full Moon Labyrinth Walks.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity, Transformative Practices
Special Event

Wine's Hidden Beauty

Celebrating Wine and Life "Wine is art we can drink" Book reading with Sondra Barrett

Presenter

Sondra Barrett, PhD
- Sep 21, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
Why does wine enjoy such an elevated place in our culture? What is its role in health? It might just be possible that the grape's spiritual purpose may shed some light on this while wine reveals hidden symbols of its life and sensual expression. Come sip wine with us as we explore some of the mysteries of wine, life, and taste. Free event.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity
Friendly Favors

Kathia Castro Laszlo, PhD and Alexander Laszlo, PhD

Evolutionary Leadership for Sustainability

Presenter

Kathia and Alexander Laszlo

Sponsor

Friendly Favors
- Sep 15, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
Potluck dinner followed by a presentation and conversation on how to manifest our vision into action and redefine leadership so that we can awaken our individual and collective power to transforming our lives and communities toward life-affirming ways of partnering with Earth.
Art Reception

Art and Ecology

Three Views on the Natural
- Aug 29, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
Works by Cindy Cleary, Miriam Fagan and Judi Pettite

Topics:
Arts & Creativity
Special Event

Full Moon Labyrinth Walks
- Aug 24, 2010
- Petaluma, CA
Veriditas, in partnership with IONS and EarthRise Retreat Center will be offering Full Moon Labyrinth Walks starting Sunday, July 25.

Topics:
Arts & Creativity