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Among the joys of this season from Solstice to New Year's are the sacred days
of so many spiritual traditions.
For me, the deep holiness of the season arises from the length of the
dark weigh heavily on my body, cruelty and indifference burden my spirit.
Light in darkness is an archetypal symbol that’s central to ancient Judaism
and early Christianity, and perhaps that’s why Christians love the imagery
of Jesus being born in the middle of the night at winter's time of deepest
darkness.
Perhaps that’s why I so enjoy the candles and colored lights that adorn our
tree, home, and neighborhood. The compassion of Christmas and the love that
was Christ’s life and law are the light that lifts me.
However this season speaks to you, my prayer is that you will feel a blessing:
May winter’s breath fall gently on your face,
your spirit’s light pierce darkened skies,
your journey lead to greater peace, and
this season’s love bring oneness to us all.
Russell King,
Executive Director
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Upcoming Retreat Programs
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Yoga with Iris Mickey
January 5-7 (Friday-Sunday)
Join Iris for this retreat to embrace the inner light. Even at times of greatest darkness, we have access to our innate goodness, love and light.
We will use a variety of practices from yoga to explore and enhance this inner light of consciousness.
Practices suitable for all levels and will include daily asana, yoga nidra for self-inquiry and seated meditation. Begin the New Year learning ways to sustain your own inner light!
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Yoga Nidra 24
January 9-10 (Tuesday–Wednesday)
With Ann Swanson, E-RYT, RYT 500
Enjoy 24 hours of Restoration and Rejuvenation through the easiest yoga practice of all – simple, deep, natural rest! The Christine Center welcomes you to a monthly day designated for health, well-being, and ease. Each month, one of our featured instructors will offer a mid-week Yoga Nidra based program designed to help you experience quiet clarity and calm from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Join us as we take a 24 hour “time out” from our busy lives to unwind one serene breath at a time. You may even choose to extend your stay and create your own customized personal retreat. Our woodland sanctuary awaits you!
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Mandala-Making: Open Studio
January 12-14 (Friday-Sunday)
With Gabriele Uhlein, OSF, PhD
Creating a Mandala is art as a contemplative spiritual practice. Mandala-making can bring wholeness and healing. You’ll have historical, spiritual and cross-cultural examples of mandalas available for inspiration along with expert instruction and support. No art experience is necessary; all materials are provided.
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Annual Winter Yoga Retreat
January 12-14 (Friday-Sunday)
With Aveen Banich
Begin 2018 with a re-committment to self-love, care and compassion. Plan to refill your well at Aveen’s 4th annual winter yoga retreat. This weekend will consist of gentle yoga, gemstone alchemy bowl sound baths, visioning for 2018, rest, delicious, nourishing food and connection. Yoga styles will include gentle vinyasa flow, yin and restorative practices. You will leave the weekend feeling rested, refreshed and renewed.
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Days of Solitude and Silence
January 22-25 (Monday-Thursday)
Begins 4pm on Monday and ends Thursday at noon
With Marge Zulaski, OSF, Psy.D.
Do you have a yearning for stillness and quiet? Connect with the rhythms of Nature and reconnect with your own inner rhythm in these quiet days. Enjoy the beauty of winter in the woods. Enjoy the night sky. Sit in group meditation with the Christine Center community or remain in solitude. This retreat includes two individual sessions with Marge Zulaski, a Jungian analyst offering conversations for Spiritual Guidance and for dream work.
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What to Remember When Waking: The Awakening Male in Emergent Consciousness
A retreat for men.
January 26- 28 (Friday-Sunday)
With Endel Kallas
This winter retreat invites participants into an opportunity to liberate their souls by releasing whatever containers and cages have grown too small. Through a daily rhythm of centering, mindful tasks, music, poetry and experiential learning, we will co-create new vessels with which to deliver our unique gifts as generative men – our one wild and precious life realized in a new more inclusive, spacious, and conscious creativity.
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The Art of Relaxation
January 26-28 (Friday-Sunday)
with Tracy Hart
Learn Techniques to relax the mind, release the nervous system and develop an overall sense of peace and tranquility. Sessions will incorporate periods of yoga exercises, breath work, conscious relaxation, Yoga Nidra and seated meditation. This retreat will also include a restorative yoga session with crystal singing bowls. There will be personal time to commune with nature or in the recuperative act of rest. Please bring a yoga mat and 2 firm blankets if possible. All levels welcome. Enjoy!
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The Sisters all agree your response to our #GivingTuesday campaign touches our hearts.
You helped us raise $3,275 toward our 2017-2018 Annual Fund.
We asked and you said
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We are so grateful for your support and belief in the life and vision of the Christine Center.
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