The winter season has arrived. Hopefully the weather this year will not cause too many cancellations. If you are in doubt about a program being cancelled, please check the answering machine at 574-277-0034 for information.
PEACE MEDITATION WITH GEORGINE RESICK
On Thursday at 7 p.m.
Join us in silence at our meditations for peace. This month our focus is on mindfulness. Meditation is followed by tea and lively discussions.
YOGA WITH PAT DOLE
On Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Asana practice that incorporates many other aspects of Yoga including pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and chanting. All levels, beginners welcome. ($64) or drop-in ($10)
Upcoming Events
FULL MOON CEREMONY WITH DIANE WINN
On Sunday, January 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Seconds after midnight on Monday, January 21 a lunar eclipse will occur. This eclipse is concurrent with the full moon and will be fully visible across North and South America (weather cooperating). An eclipse as well as a full moon have many meanings for different people. Join us for a full moon ceremony. We’ll meditate, have ceremony and call in Love and Light from the Sun and hold the intention for balance, peace and healing for all creation, Mother Earth, for humanity and for ourselves with an Egyptian instrument called a Na-Ku-Ra.
TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASTROLOGY – AUTUMN AND WINTER WITH JUDITH ROBERT AND CAROL LLOYD
Judith Robert, Ph.D. and Carol Lloyd will present stand-alone classes on special topics in Psychological Astrology. Each meeting will be a presentation on a new topic with chart examples. Classes will be held on the 4th Wednesday (except October) of the month at Sacred Waters from 7-9 pm. $15 per class
A basic understanding of astrology is required (meaning of planets, houses, signs). Participants will have an opportunity to apply the principle taught to class charts. If you would like to share your chart during the class please send your birth data (date, time and place of birth) to the respective teacher at least two days before class. If you would like a copy of your chart with the class topic highlighted but prefer not to discuss chart in class, please indicate this preference.
Please RSVP for each class by email to respective teacher: Judith at Judith1739@comcast.net or Carol at CarolFLloyd@yahoo.com
January 23, 2019 – SATURN IN THE HOUSES with Carol Lloyd
Saturn brings challenges but leaves gifts in every house it visits. Learn how to deal with the challenges and reap the rewards. Please RSVP carolflloyd@yahoo.com
February 27, 2019 – URANUS & MYTH OF PROMETHEUS with Judith Robert
Uranus, the Sky God, is also associated with the Myth of Prometheus, the God of Foresight who stole fire from the gods to give to mankind. Uranus in our chart suggests where we experience a desire to be part of a larger community where we can make a contribution. Please RSVP to Judith1739@comcast.net
March 27, 2019 – RELATIONSHIP SYNASTRY with Carol Lloyd
The class will teach how to quickly spot relationship strengths and weaknesses using chart synastry. Submit your birth data and the birth data of an important person in your life for class discussion. Please RSVP to
Biographies:
Judith Robert received her diploma from Liz Greene’s Centre for Psychological Astrology in London, in 2011, her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University in Evanston in 1984 and her diploma from the Jung Institute in Chicago in 1995. She has a consulting practice in Psychological Astrology in South Bend, IN.
Carol Lloyd has been an astrologist since 1988 and has taught classes since 1992. Carol has studied various astrological systems, including Medieval, Western, Vedic, Babylonian, Cosmobiology, and Chinese Four Pillars. Horary astrology is one of her specialties as she enjoys using astrology to get answers to life’s many questions.
MINDFULNESS RETREAT FOR K-12 TEACHERS WITH TERRI HERBERT AND SARA SAGE
On Friday, February 22, 2019 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.and Saturday, February 23, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: : $50 ($75 if staying overnight at Sacred Waters
Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and is limited to 15 participants (who must be practicing K-12 teachers). Your registration will be complete and a space held for you when we receive a check or money order from you, made to Terri Hebert, and mailed to 53251 Martin Lane, South Bend, IN 46635, or cash received in person.
Questions? Get more information by emailing Terri at thebert@iusb.edu or Sara at ssagein@gmail.com
This retreat is offered at minimal cost to practicing K-12 teachers as a means of providing time away from the busyness and stress of midwinter teaching and practicing mindfulness. The cost of the retreat includes all meals (dinner Friday evening and breakfast and lunch on Saturday), retreat materials, and the option of staying overnight at Sacred Waters Friday evening. The retreat will move at a slow pace and include opportunities for individual and small group reflection, communal meals, mindfulness and stress management activities, poetry, connection with nature, and an optional stretching/qi gong activity Saturday morning. Come to relax, enjoy, and rejuvenate, and to learn a little more about yourself.
LECTURES OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA WITH JERRY JANKIEWICZ
On Sunday, January 27 at 2:30 p.m.
We welcome anyone who is interested in pursuing this study- you do not have to be a part of the original group. This month we will continue reading Swami Vivekananda’s lectures on Raja Yoga – the path of meditation. Jerry Jankiewicz will be facilitating the group (with support of Indra) and if you have any questions feel free to contact him: e-mail larger@michiana.org or you could contact Joyce as well. Swamaji’s writings are guaranteed to change your thinking processes and outlook on the world. Love Donation
On Sunday, January 27 at 2:30 p.m.
We welcome anyone who is interested in pursuing this study- you do not have to be a part of the original group. This month we will continue reading Swami Vivekananda’s lectures on Raja Yoga – the path of meditation. Jerry Jankiewicz will be facilitating the group (with support of Indra) and if you have any questions feel free to contact him: e-mail larger@michiana.org or you could contact Joyce as well. Swamaji’s writings are guaranteed to change your thinking processes and outlook on the world. Love Donation
Recurring Events
NUMEROLOGY GROUP
On the first Tuesday from 7 – 9 p.m.
On the first Tuesday from 7 – 9 p.m.
For all those that have taken Michael’s Numerology class. This is a time to go a little deeper into aspects of your charts with the help of his new book, Ascension Numerology. This Tuesday we will continue reading the book.
PLAYING OF THE CHAKRA BOWLS WITH JEFF FISHER
On the second Wednesday at 7 p.m.
On the second Wednesday at 7 p.m.
The beautifully lit crystal bowls and the purity of their vibrations, combine to create a perfect atmosphere for meditation and energy balancing.
MEDITATION FOR PEACE WITH GEORGINE RESICK
Join us in silence at our meditations for peace at Sacred Waters on the first Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. and the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Meditation is followed by tea and lively discussions.
Join us in silence at our meditations for peace at Sacred Waters on the first Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. and the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Meditation is followed by tea and lively discussions.
DREAMWORK GROUP WITH ALMA SPENCER
On the first Thrusday at 7 p.m.
On the first Thrusday at 7 p.m.
Carl Jung believed dreams were direct communications from the unconscious to the conscious, and therefore an opportunity for personal growth. If you’re not familiar with dream interpretation, the process is quite simple: learn to remember your dreams and develop your intuition. But since it’s often much easier to interpret someone else’s dream than your own, we’ll share our dreams in a supportive environment to benefit from each others’ intuitive insights.If you have any recent dreams to share, please type each one up and give it a title. Then bring your written dreams for the group to work on. Love Donation
YOGA WITH MARGARET FILCHAK
On Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
On Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Gentle Yoga.. with emphasis placed on flexibility…which is the key to aging safely and gracefully…suitable for all ages. This is a work at your own level class with modifications given for most poses. Suggested Donation: $10.
WOMEN’S SACRED FIRE CEREMONY
On the second Thursday at 7 p.m.
On the second Thursday at 7 p.m.
Diane Winn, Brenda Statzer and others will lead us in an evening of chanting, drumming and sharing as women gather to support one another. This sacred fire for women is from the Cherokee tradition as taught by Momfeather Erickson. The coming together of feminine energy and spiritual insights makes this a wonderful event. Some of us honor the Cherokee tradition by wearing a skirt but this is optional.
POWER ANIMAL RETRIEVAL
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Become empowered by your personal power animals! We’ll discuss their various roles as totems, teachers, messengers, and their place as guides in your life. Join us on a drum-assisted journey! We will be journeying for 25 minutes. Bring a blindfold and a small pillow (neither are required) to block out the physical and explore the non-physical shamanic worlds. We will be using a CD for the drumming. Discussion and sharing will be done by the group.
SACRED WATERS KIRTAN
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 7 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Growth
Kirtan is a listening and interactive sound healing experience. Using call and response chanting with easy, repetitive melodies and joyous danceable rhythms, the songs are sung in the ancient languages of world religions. They set free the chattering mind, deepen the breath, and create a state of calm, where the eternal love that lies in each heart can unfold and open. All ages and faith traditions welcome. Bring a cushion for floor sitting or sit in our chairs.Love Donation. For more information see yogachant.org
THE PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHISM
On the 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
On the 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Includes Buddhist meditation techniques, study of the scriptures, discussion and videos. We are currently studying the Lotus Sutra.
BYRON KATIE ADVANCED WORKSHOP WITH BECKY LINDSTROM
Next workshop to be announced.
Next workshop to be announced.
Are you familiar with The Work of Byron Katie and interested in deepening your practice? Becky Lindstrom will be offering an advanced workshop on April 30th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.. In order to participate, please be sure that you’ve either taken a previous class on The Work or read one of Byron Katie’s books, such as ‘Loving What Is’ or ‘I Need Your Love – Is That True?’. Please respond to this email if you are interested in further information, or if you would like to register for this program.
Becky Lindstrom is a UC Davis-certified life coach and owner of Ever Present Coaching. Her journey to coaching began five years ago when she first developed panic attacks and anxiety. She ultimately learned how to use fear as a catalyst for personal growth and is now proud to serve as a compassionate, collaborative resource for those who choose to take the same journey. Her mission is to help people connect with their inner wisdom and cultivate a renewed passion for life. To learn more about her coaching philosophy and practice, visit her website at www.everpresentcoaching.com. She has attended a number of Byron Katie workshops and uses her techniques in working with clients. Her new book, Ever Present Gratitude: How to Use Fear & Anxiety as a Catalyst for Growth, will be self-published in the early summer of 2015.
LECTURES OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA WITH JERRY JANKIEWICZ
On the fourth Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
On the fourth Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
We welcome anyone who is interested in pursuing this study- you do not have to be a part of the original group. This month we will continue reading Swami Vivekananda’s lectures on Raja Yoga – the path of meditation. Jerry Jankiewicz will be facilitating the group (with support of Indra) and if you have any questions feel free to contact him: e-mail larger@michiana.org or you could contact Joyce as well. Swamaji’s writings are guaranteed to change your thinking processes and outlook on the world. Love Donation
READING THE GOSPEL OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA
On the 4th Tuesday 7 – 8:30 p.m.
On the 4th Tuesday 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Andrew Harvey once said that if he could take only one book to a deserted island “The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna” would be his choice. The book is written in dialogue form detailing the conversations Ramakrishna had with people that came to see him. It records his moods, his songs, his humor and gives one a sense of what it would be like to be in the presence of a Divine Incarnation. Using wonderful analogies, Ramakrishna discusses some of the most profound spiritual topics and his own spiritual experiences. We will stop often for discussion and sharing. I will have extra copies for everyone.
SUNDAY CIRCLE OF SILENCE
On Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.
On Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon.
Do you feel stressed and unable to find time to just Be? Do you find it difficult to meditate at home with so many distractions? Come join us on Sunday mornings. According to the great mystic Meister Eckhart: “Wherever this Word (of God) is to be heard, it must occur in stillness and Silence. We cannot be of greater service to this Word than through stillness and silence. There we can hear and understand it correctly.” Sermon 18. We will begin the hour with 20 minutes of silent meditation. We will then do a 5 minute silent walking meditation followed by another 20 minutes of silence. For more information e-mail jhug@michiana.org.
QIGONG
On most Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
On most Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
The practice is done with a DVD and involves very basic movements. We have been using the Spring Forest QiGong method and we all find that it really does enhance your energy. There have been times when we all felt exhausted when we came and left feeling fine.