Mindful Healing: Curing the Body-Mind by Listening to the Self

Description

Over the course of our lives, we inevitably develop aliments and illnesses that manifest in our bodies, minds, and hearts. It is a natural part of the human condition; every life contains pain, stress, illness and, at times, suffering. And each disease tells a story, not just of cell activity and a diagnosis, but also of healing and wisdom, of the self and our lives — if we learn to listen in. As Norman Vincent Peale wrote, “Every problem contains within itself the seeds of its own solution.”

Join naturopathic physician Paul Epstein and experience a toolkit of powerful therapies and techniques to help you optimize your health while you engage with illness from a new perspective. Through yoga, meditation, guided imagery, mind-body and contemplative medicine, internal family systems therapy, lecture, and group support, you will learn how to improve your health while bringing wisdom and compassion to the challenges of aging and illness. Ultimately, you will discover how to listen to and honor the messages and the meaning behind pain and sickness to arrive at full unconditional acceptance and love of yourself, exactly as you are. This is where true healing and transformation happens.

Daily Course Schedule

06:00 – 07:30 am – Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture
08:00 – 10:00 am – Yoga Class: Asanas and Pranayama
10:00 – 10:45 am – Vegetarian Brunch
11:00 – 12:00 pm – Karma Yoga (selfless service)
12:00 – 03:00 pm – Workshop on Mindful Healing
03:00 – 04:00 pm – Free Time and Nature walks
04:00 – 06:00 pm – Yoga Class: Asanas and Pranayama
06:00 – 06:45 pm – Vegetarian Dinner
08:00 – 09:30 pm – Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture

Arrival and Departure

Arrival: The course will begin at 7pm with Orientation followed by Satsang on the first day,
Departure: The course will end at 3pm on final day.

We encourage you to arrive by 4pm on Day 1, making the most out of the afternoon by joining us for the Asana class and dinner. You are always welcome and encouraged to extend your stay to any length before or after the course. Please indicate your desired arrival and departure dates on your registration form (click ‘register’ below).

What to Bring

Slip on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, flashlight.