OCTOBER 2025
Thanks to the incredible nature that welcomed us. The gentle rain, the autumn, and its colors were witnesses to the silence, the depth of what we shared, and of the joy of being with others on the path of practice, sharing intentions of love, of union, of liberation from suffering.
—ROXANA ROSTÁN & MERCEDES
WEEKEND GATHERING
Arrive Friday Begin Friday at 7:00 p.m End Sunday at noon
The Omega Women’s Gathering
OWLC
OMEGA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CENTER PROGRAM
OCTOBER 3–5
THE OMEGA WOMEN’S GATHERING
Rest & Reset Course 5302-063/Tuition $445/395/295 ($355 Members) SS, LE
Rest & Reset Weekend
Building on the tradition of Omega’s Women and Power conferences, this women’s gathering is an opportunity to come together in a supportive community devoted to our wellness, nourishment, strength, and thriving. The weekend is all about creativity, connection, and rest—a breathing space for these times and an antidote to our culture’s pace and polarization. It’s your time—your time to see what emerges within you and as a community, as we share friendship, conversation, and ideas. The weekend will have a festival feel and lots of choices for free time and experiences, including:
• Rest, body-care, meditation, yoga, healthy food, and wellness opportunities
• Inspiring talks that call us to light the way forward
• Awakening creativity through art- and music-making, poetry, movement, and more
• The Omega campus in autumn, including walks in nature, kayaking on the lake, a fire ceremony under the stars
A highlight of the weekend is participating in a nap ritual with Tricia Hersey, where we embrace rest and care as our birthright. Tricia guides us in a rejuvenating experience using her curated soundtrack, rest altar, poetic meditations, and a post-nap talk.
“You were not just born to center your entire existence on work and labor,” she says. “You were born to heal, to grow, to be of service to yourself and community, to practice, to experiment, to create, to have space, to dream, and to connect.” And on Sunday the electrifying Nadia Bolz-Weber helps us challenge our assumptions, gather our courage, and increase our compassion— toward ourselves, each other, and our times.
Come dream and connect with us!
Scholarships are available; see eOmega.org/scholarships
Nadia Bolz-Weber is an ordained Lutheran pastor and author of three best-selling memoirs. She writes and speaks about personal failings, recovery, grace, and whatever the hell else she wants to. nadiabolzweber.com
Tricia Hersey is a multidisciplinary artist and the founder of The Nap Ministry whose best-selling books, Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto and We Will Rest! The Art of Escape, encourage us to escape grind culture, embrace rest as spiritual practice, and imagine a new world. triciahersey.com
Elizabeth Lesser is Omega’s cofounder and best-selling author of Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes, and Broken Open: How Di cult Times Can Help Us Grow. elizabethlesser.org
Kavitha Rao is a mother, facilitator, and bridge builder. As a daughter of immigrants to the US, she has always been curious about di erence and how we make meaning, find belonging, and build community across di erence. wholecommunities.org
And Others
NADIA BOLZ-WEBER
TRICIA HERSEY
KAVITHA RAO
ELIZABETH LESSER
Astrology, Consciousness & the Great Shift
Celebrating the Feminine in Astrology
Course 5302-984/Tuition $360 ($325 Members) SS
Five expert voices of modern astrology weave their individual threads of thought into a beautiful cosmic tapestry. Join them on an intellectual and spiritual adventure in consciousness as they share a grounded approach to this timeless star knowledge. This is your opportunity to explore astrology as a tool to better understand life, death, and evolution.
With a special contribution by world-class harpist Cheryl Ann Fulton.
The 2025 event is inspired by the transit of Jupiter in Cancer and the line of women’s great ancestral wisdom in the astrological pantheon.
Whatever your level of astrological knowledge, you emerge from this weekend with a clear perspective of astrology, how it a ects your own life, and the significant role it is playing in the great shift we are currently experiencing here on planet Earth.
Anne Ortelee is a certified astrologer, treasurer of the Organization for Professional Astrology, and host of three weekly podcasts. anneortelee.com
Lynn Bell teaches at Astrology University online and the Faculty of Astrological Studies Summer School in Oxford, UK. lynnbellastrology.com
Nadiya Shah is an award-winning astrologer, author, media personality, and YouTube sensation, and holds a master’s in the cultural study of cosmology and divination from the University of Kent, UK. nadiyashah.com
Maurice Fernandez is a leading evolutionary astrologer and author, recipient of an Orion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Astrology, and the founder of I-Astrologer and River of Stars conferences. mauricefernandez.com
Hanna Tanajura is a Chicago-based evolutionary astrologer, teacher, and ceremonialist originally from Bahia, Brazil. hannatanajura.com
OCTOBER 3–5
THE ART OF HAPPINESS WORKSHOP
Master
the Art of Happiness Principles
Howard C. Cutler
Course 5302-731/Tuition $375 ($335 Members)
Learn the fundamental principles of the Art of Happiness method, based on the international best seller The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, MD. This powerful, science-based approach to happiness combines traditional Buddhist wisdom with contemporary Western science and psychology.
Recent research has found that increasing your level of happiness leads to a multitude of personal rewards, including better physical and emotional health, longer life, improved relationships, stronger marriages, enhanced mental functioning, increased creativity, and greater career success.
Through lectures, lively discussions, and practical hands-on exercises, you explore:
• Key points of the Art of Happiness
• Powerful techniques from the latest research in neuroscience and positive psychology
• The inextricable link between happiness, kindness, and compassion
Return home with the tools for greater connection and happiness in your own life.
Howard C. Cutler, MD, is an American psychiatrist, New York Times bestselling author, and a leading expert on the science of human happiness. He is coauthor with H.H. the Dalai Lama of the Art of Happiness series.
ANNE ORTELEE
MAURICE FERNANDEZ
LYNN BELL
HANNA TANAJURA
NADIYA SHAH
HOWARD C. CUTLER
OCTOBER 3–5
The Power of Breath
Improve Your Breathing & Change Your Life
James Nestor
Course 5302-974/Tuition $495/445/345 ($400 Members) LE
No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, or how skinny you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly.
James Nestor, the international bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, shows you why so many of us are breathing dysfunctionally—and simple, practical techniques you can do right now to improve your breathing, and transform your health.
Drawing on multimedia lectures, group breathwork sessions, and hands-on instruction, Nestor takes you on a journey through modern medical science and ancient breathwork practices.
With simple breathing tools you can use any time, he shows you how to harness the power of your 25,000 daily inhalations and exhalations to improve sleep, mental clarity, inner peace, athletic performance, and even reach altered states of consciousness. You will never breathe the same again.
James Nestor is best-selling author of the book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which has been translated into more than 35 languages. Nestor has spoken at Harvard Medical School, Stanford Medical School, the United Nations, and hundreds of companies around the world. mrjamesnestor.com
OCTOBER 3–5
SHAMANIC REIKI MASTER PRACTITIONER
Llyn Roberts and Christopher Franza Course 5302-744/Tuition $425 ($380 Members) SS, PT
In this heart-centered, master-level certification program, experience the combined wisdom of ancient shamanic practice and Reiki healing. Through dynamic group and partner exchanges, we gain hands-on experience working with nature’s transformative powers and realign with our innate ability to heal and find balance through complex times.
We apply Shamanic Reiki approaches to:
• Expand consciousness and work with spirit guides
• Balance energetic trauma and shift attachment to past events
• Remove energetic cords
• Attune to the master Reiki energy via symbols and transmission
• Initiate as healers through an ancient fire ceremony
We also learn how to conduct comprehensive absentee healing sessions, shamanically travel to prevent soul loss and restore vital qualities, and integrate Reiki with Tibetan, Maya, Quechua, and Siberian practices.
Llyn Roberts, MA, is the award-winning author of Walking Through Darkness: A Nature-Based Path to Navigating Su ering and Loss and a celebrated teacher of healing and shamanism. llynroberts.com
Christopher Franza is a Shamanic Reiki Worldwide core faculty member, registered nurse, and traditional Reiki master. shamanicreikiworldwide.com
OCTOBER 3–5
AWAKENING WISDOM THROUGH INSIGHT MEDITATION
Exploring & Transforming the Self
Cortland Dahl and Kasumi Kato Course 5302-949/Tuition $350 ($315 Members) SS
Insight Meditation o ers a profound path to understanding yourself and the world with greater wisdom and clarity. In this weekend retreat, we explore cutting-edge research and ancient meditative teachings on the cultivation of wisdom.
Guided by Tergar Meditation Community cofounder Dr. Cortland Dahl and long-time educator and meditation teacher Kasumi Kato, we learn practical skills to see beyond the mind’s habitual patterns and develop a greater sense of clarity and insight.
The focal point of our exploration is the self. Through practical teachings, guided meditations, and supportive discussions, we explore how Insight Meditation can help us unravel limiting beliefs, develop a rich inner life, and empower us to navigate life’s challenges with curiosity and wisdom. is cofounder of the Tergar Meditation Community and executive director of Tergar International. He is creator of the Healthy Minds Program mobile app and author of A Meditator’s Guide to Buddhism cortlanddahl.com
is a long-time educator, meditation teacher, and leader of meditation retreats and workshops around the world. She is designer of Tergar’s Meditation Teacher Program and codesigner of the Anytime Anywhere Meditation program.
CORTLAND DAHL AND KASUMI KATO
JAMES NESTOR
LLYN ROBERTS
CHRISTOPHER FRANZA
OCTOBER 3–5
HEART FOCUS TECHNIQUE
Accessing Guardian Angels for Self-Healing & Abundance
Anthony “Dr. T” Cahill
Course 5302-918/Tuition $395 ($355 Members)
Everyone has experienced the presence of guardian angels in their lives. They have been watching over, caring for, and guiding you. This self-healing class focuses on accessing and directing your guardian angels for emotional and physical healing, as well as manifesting abundance.
By releasing anchored emotions and tapping into the power of quantum mechanics, intention, and imagination, you begin to unlock your ability to manifest the healing and life you truly desire. Join Anthony “Dr. T” Cahill for this empowering journey toward healing and abundance.
Anthony “Dr. T” Cahill holds a doctor of chiropractic degree and a human biology degree. He is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and certified massage therapist. ahumanengineer.com
OMEGA VETERANS PROGRAM
OCTOBER 5–10
VETERANS YOGA RETREAT FOR WOMEN
Practices for Health & Well-Being
Annie Okerlin and Janel Norton
Course 5405-885/Tuition $400 ($360 Members) SS, LE
OCTOBER 5–10
TOTAL KNOWLEDGE TECHNIQUE ADVANCED CLASS
Anthony “Dr. T” Cahill
Course 5405-917/Tuition $930 ($835 Members)
Join Dr. T for the continuation of Total kNowledge Technique™—taking your skills to the mastery level. Total kNowledge Technique (TNT) is a simple, rapid, and proven method that can be learned by anyone to correct conditions a ecting the body, mind, and spirit by working with angels.
Dive deeper into the angelic and energetic realm with advanced hands-on techniques that will elevate your practice. Learn the methods Dr. T has performed in class with some of the more di cult presentations you have witnessed.
There will be plenty of time for hands-on learning, where you gain the ability to enhance the physical expression of life. Manifest improvements in your life exponentially
In this retreat, we gather as a community to develop resilience and nourish, strengthen, and heal the body and mind. Guided by yoga instructor Annie Okerlin and US Air Force veteran Janel Norton, we practice yoga while learning to accommodate physical limitations and ailments, including chronic pain and amputations. We experience daily guided meditations in iRest (Integrative Restoration), a technique endorsed by the US Army Surgeon General.
Based on the ancient practice of yoga nidra, iRest promotes deep relaxation and acceptance of everything as it is. It helps the nervous system return to a balanced state of wellbeing, which helps to heal unresolved trauma, as well as physical and emotional wounds.
We leave with skills that continue to serve us in life, helping us to restore life balance and reintegrate after the challenging experiences of military service.
An application is required. Scholarships are available to cover all but $75 of the total cost.
The prerequisite for this class is completion of Total kNowledge Technique. See
page 27.
Annie Okerlin, C-IAYT, is a certified yoga instructor in the traditions of Bikram, vinyasa, and power yoga, as well as an iRest yoga nidra instructor. exaltedwarrior.com
Janel Norton served in the US Air Force as a combat photojournalist. She is cofounder of Veterans Alternative and owner of Trinity Yoga Studio. trinity-yoga.com
ANNIE OKERLIN JANEL NORTON
ANTHONY “DR. T” CAHILL
OCTOBER 5–10
AWAKENING THE CREATIVE
The Painting Experience
Stewart Cubley and Matt Belay Course 5405-739/Tuition $595 ($535 Members) SS, LE
Artistic freedom is the right to create without being pressured to perform, produce, or succeed. Whether you are a veteran painter or are picking up a paintbrush for the first time, the experience is about creative process and free expression, rather than technique, training, or expertise.
In a respectful and nurturing studio environment, you receive individual attention and gentle guidance to:
• Discover a creative voice that is entirely your own
• Trust your intuitive perception
• Follow your own authentic energy
• Explore process painting as a path to spiritual awakening
There will be no critiques or judgment of the work. This workshop may interest people from a variety of disciplines, including art, education, counseling, social change, and meditative practices.
OCTOBER
5–10
COME BACK TO LOVE
Materials will be provided. Faculty is independently o ering CE credits. See processarts.com for information. Another session of Awakening the Creative: The Painting Experience is available June 8-13. See page 17.
Stewart Cubley is the founder of the Institute for Art & Living and coauthor of Life, Paint & Passion processarts.com
Matt Belay is a senior facilitator with the Painting Experience and has been supporting people’s creative process in workshops all over the US and Canada for more than 20 years. processarts.com
Rewire Your Brain for a Lasting Relationship
Robyn Vogel
Course 5405-078/Tuition $500/450/350 ($405 Members) SS
Are you ready to shift your emotional patterns and truly open your heart to love? Heal your heart by transforming stories of hurt, longing, and disconnection. Whether single or partnered, this workshop supports you in healing after loss, heartbreak, or feeling stuck.
Experience deep healing and connection with Come Back to Love®, Robyn Vogel’s flagship program designed to provide individuals and couples with tools and practices for navigating heartbreak and loss, and moving toward empowerment and self-discovery. Through Internal Family Systems, mindfulness practices, neuroplasticity tools, and guided exercises, you explore what blocks your ability to fully love and be loved. This transformative experience helps you to release old patterns, embrace your vulnerability, and rediscover authentic connection with yourself and others. Leave feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to welcome more love into your life.
Robyn Vogel is a love and intimacy coach, Internal Family Systems therapist, and creator of Come Back To Love®, a transformational program designed to help individuals and couples heal emotional wounds. comebacktolove.com
OCTOBER 5–10
HARNESSING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Go From Chaos to Connected
Melissa Romano
Course 5405-030/Tuition $500/450/350 ($405 Members)
Discover the transformative power of your nervous system in this experience with somatic therapy and trauma healing expert Melissa Romano.
Reconnect with yourself and others using proven techniques, such as vagus nerve activation, somatic therapy, and inner-child healing. By understanding and regulating your nervous system, you learn how to release stored stress, foster deeper emotional resilience, and create meaningful connections in your life. Through guided exercises, you gently explore the mindbody connection, uncover subconscious patterns, and heal unresolved emotional wounds.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking more harmony, this workshop provides a safe and supportive space to find clarity, calm, and connection—perfect for anyone ready to embrace inner peace and personal growth. Join us to step into your power and transform chaos into a life filled with balance and connection.
Melissa Romano is a multi-certified practitioner specializing in integrative somatic therapy, social work, and trauma healing, guiding self-transformation. reclaiminghealthy.com
MELISSA ROMANO ROBYN VOGEL
MATT BELAY
STEWART CUBLEY
5-DAY WORKSHOPS
Arrive
OCTOBER
5–10
MEMOIR AS BEWILDERMENT
Nick Flynn
Course 5405-750/Tuition $395 ($355 Members)
When first approaching the idea of writing our memoir, says memoirist and playwright Nick Flynn, we often write what we believe is our unique autobiography— but as we press on, we discover that our story is connected to everyone’s story, and only then can we access the deeper mysteries of life.
Under Nick’s guidance, we look for those moments when we begin to stutter when talking about our projects, and then push more deeply into the shadows of our misremembered past. We wrestle with these deeper mysteries, as well as the concept of bewilderment, and how we can embody both—through syntax, our access to the duende, leaps into the unconscious, or simply circling around what is unsaid and unknown. Push deeper into this shadow world and become more open to question why you tell the stories that you do.
Nick Flynn is an award-winning writer, playwright, and poet. He teaches creative writing at the University of Houston. nickflynn.org
OCTOBER 5–10
HIGHER SELF & YOU
Your Inner Compass Unlocked
AJA Daashuur and Laurnie Wilson
Course 5405-912/Tuition $550 ($495 Members)
Embark on a sacred journey where mornings merge spiritual activations and HypnoYoga into a cohesive, soul-awakening practice.
Trance medium AJA Daashuur guides you through spirit realm activations, opening the gateway to divine wisdom and connection with your spirit guides. As you seamlessly flow into Laurnie Wilson’s HypnoYoga sessions, you integrate the spiritual insights, grounding them in your body and spirit for deep inner alignment. Each afternoon, AJA channels messages from your spirit guides to illuminate your path and help guide you toward your soul’s purpose. Meanwhile, Laurnie helps you explore your soul’s blueprint and empower you to embody the changes necessary for transformative growth. This immersive experience blends sacred rituals, transformational insights, and tangible guidance to support your soul’s evolution.
Return home feeling aligned, awakened, and equipped to embody the changes your spirit yearns for.
AJA Daashuur, a powerful trance medium, wellness leader, and founder of Spirit House Collective in Los Angeles, guides transformative spiritual journeys. thespiritguidecoach.com Laurnie Wilson is multidisciplinary hypnotherapist, yoga instructor, and transformational guide, known for her work with women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ communities. laurniewilson.com
AJA DAASHUUR
LAURNIE WILSON
NICK FLYNN
OCTOBER 5–10
SELF-SHIATSU
Give & Receive Healing Touch
Kumiko Kanayama
Course 5405-962/Tuition $550 ($495 Members)
Join Grandmaster Kumiko Kanayama, founder of The Five Lights Center of Shiatsu—America’s longest-running shiatsu practice—as she guides you in self-shiatsu techniques designed to foster a balanced and energetically sustainable life in mind, body, and spirit.
This week of hands-on practice and insightful lectures covers the 5 Elements method, including stretching techniques, Makko Ho, tapping and acupressure for self-care, do-in, and Intuitive Shiatsu™.
Gain a deeper understanding of how to incorporate shiatsu into your daily life. The skills learned can help address a variety of issues, such as:
• Headaches
• Fatigue and poor sleep
• PMS and menopause
• Digestive problems
• Arthritis and knee pain
• Anxiety, depression, and more
Join The Five Lights Center for this enriching experience and empower yourself to achieve greater well-being. The workshop is open to all levels.
Kumiko Kanayama is a shiatsu grandmaster and the founder of The Five Lights Center, the longest running shiatsu foundation in America. A versatile practitioner, Kumiko developed her own style, known as Intuitive Shiatsu™. fivelightscenter.com
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Arrive
OCTOBER 10–12
WISDOM FROM BEYOND THE VEIL
Course 5502-773/Tuition $370 ($335 Members)
As October draws to a close, many cultures recognize this as a time when the veil between the physical and spirit realms is thinnest. In this immersive weekend, guided by expert mediums and spirit communicators, we explore otherworldly wisdom, communicate beyond the veil, and deepen our understanding of the metaphysical world. Together, we:
• Experience a live gallery reading, blending the seen and unseen worlds
• Explore reincarnation, near-death experiences, and soul healing beyond the veil
• Learn how to connect with loved ones and angels, receiving signs from the spirit realm
• Receive guidance using an Angel Oracle Deck
• Discuss intelligent life beyond our planet and open to its messages
• Engage with your higher self and receive vital insights from spirit guides
This transformative weekend o ers an opportunity to harness the power of the unseen world, bringing empowerment, healing, and connection into your everyday life.
Garnet Schulhauser will be presenting remotely.
Mark Anthony, JD, “The Psychic Explorer” is an Oxfordeducated attorney, a fourth-generation psychic medium, and author of The Afterlife Frequency, Evidence of Eternity, and Never Letting Go. afterlifefrequency.com
Karen Noé is a psychic medium, spiritual counselor, healer, and founder of the Angel Quest Center in Ramsey, New Jersey. karennoe.com
Garnet Schulhauser is a medium and author of Dancing on a Stamp, Dancing Forever with Spirit, and more. garnetschulhauser.com
Monique Chapman is a global Intuitive consultant, Reiki master teacher, personal development expert, author, and media personality. She is the founder of Healing Visions Ministries. moniquechapman.com
Jacob L. Cooper, best-selling author of Life After Breath and The Wisdom of Jacob’s Ladder, is a clinical social worker, Reiki master, podcaster, and certified hypnotherapist specializing in past life regression. jacoblcooper.com
MARK ANTHONY
KAREN NOÉ
GARNET SCHULHAUSER
MONIQUE CHAPMAN
JACOB L. COOPER
Arrive Friday Begin Friday at 7:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 10–12
PATHWAY TO PEACE
A Woman’s Guide to Divorce
Amy Polacko
Course 5502-056/Tuition $460/410/310 ($365 Members)
Pathway to Peace is a retreat designed to support women contemplating separation or divorce, as well as those in the process. Reclaim your personal power as you explore the options in a safe, supportive space led by divorce coach and freedom warrior Amy Polacko. She shares lessons learned from her own divorce experience, as well as strategies developed over the years from working with clients.
Listen, learn, and, if you’re ready, engage in exercises and discussions that will give you clarity and courage. To divorce— or not to divorce—should not be the end. Rather, it can be the start of something truly amazing. Topics include: signs of an unhealthy relationship, making the “D-cision,” imagining your new life, creating a divorce strategy, and picking your support team and protecting your peace. Feel educated, empowered, confident and headed on the pathway to peace.
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Amy Polacko is an advocate, author, and divorce coach who has helped women across the country through her Freedom Warrior program. She is an awardwinning journalist who writes for national publications on divorce, family court, domestic abuse, and singlehood. freedomwarrior.info
OCTOBER 10–12
Wild Awakenings
Cheryl Strayed
Course 5502-843/Tuition $425 ($380 Members) SS Cheryl Strayed returns to Omega in 2025 witha new version of her ever-popular workshop, in which she shares the truest things she knows about how to write with clarity, courage, consciousness, and heart. Through a series of lectures and discussions about the writer's craft— each paired with a generative writing exercise aimed at inspiring wild awakenings on the page—Cheryl guides you in fearlessly accessing your creative voice. In a new version of this supportive experience, led by the author of the New York Times best seller Wild, you begin where you are, and go deeper.
This experience is for writers at all levels of experience, from published authors to people who are interested in using writing as a tool for self-discovery. If you’ve taken this workshop previously, you’re warmly invited to return. Some material will be the same, some will be di erent, but because the workshop is generative in nature, you are sure to discover something new in your writing.
Join this workshop from home with Omega online learning.
Cheryl Strayed is author of the best-selling memoir Wild. Her works have been adapted for both screen and stage. cherylstrayed.com
OCTOBER
10–12
HEAL TRAUMA & DISEASE WITH BIOLOGICAL MEDICINE
Dickson Thom and Julie Thom
Course 5502-064/Tuition $440/390/290 ($350 Members)
Why do unaddressed traumatic experiences manifest as physical illness—and how can you reverse the damage? The pathway to healing begins by bringing your history into the present moment and restoring balance to body and mind.
Join Biological Medicine expert Dr. Dickson Thom and wellness coach Julie Thom to experience the healing process firsthand, through experiential exercises, demonstrations, and guided practices that allow you to feel the transformation. You:
• Identify how trauma physically manifests as chronic dis-ease and emotional dysregulation in your body
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Explore the role of energy in your health, and learn techniques to balance and restore it
Learn practical skills to release trauma and anxiety—tools you can immediately integrate into your daily life for lasting change
Using techniques from natural and biological medicine, you discover how to honor your past while releasing its hold on your body, mind, and spirit.
Dickson Thom, DDS, ND, is among the foremost practitioners and educators of Biological Medicine in North America. He is a past dean of Naturopathic Medicine at National College of Naturopathic Medicine. drdicksonthom.com
Julie Thom is a trauma-informed human movement specialist, wellness coach, and founder of Fitomize Fitness. She is also cohost, with her dad, Dr. Dickson Thom, of the podcast Connecting with the Thom’s fitomize.ca
AMY POLACKO
CHERYL STRAYED
DICKSON THOM
JULIE THOM
Fall Members Retreat
Course 5502-083/Tuition $125 SS
We hold a special place in our hearts for Omega Members. Members help sustain the work we do year-round and receive benefits in return, like this beloved Members-only retreat.
Join us Friday evening for a welcome party where you’ll connect with other Members who care as deeply about Omega as you do. The next two days, enjoy the fall foliage while wandering Omega's extensive gardens, nature trails, and waterfront on 250 acres. Choose to spend time at the Wellness Center or in customized classes led by our wellloved faculty including art, mindfulness, forest bathing, movement, energy healing, and more.
Share meals and activities designed with Members in mind. Do as much or as little as you want. Bring a friend, or come alone and make a friend, while you soak in the magical energy that Omega's campus provides.
OWLC
OMEGA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CENTER PROGRAM
OCTOBER 10–12
JOY OF LIFE
A Transformative Healing Retreat
Liana Naima and Shirin Eskandani
Course 5502-969/Tuition $475/425/325 ($380 Members)
Step into a sacred time of rest, play, and connection at Joy of Life, a retreat designed to help you embrace your essence. Co-led by spiritual wellness practitioner Liana Naima and life coach Shirin Eskandani, this retreat guides you in releasing limiting beliefs, deepening your connection to joy, and owning your truth.
Fru Molnar Founder of Forest Baths and Certified Forest Therapy Guide
Diana Benz Breathwork Facilitator, Omega Institute
Kathleen Laucius Senior Director of Creative and Art Curator, Omega Institute
Omega hosts: Sarah Urech Omega Women’s Leadership Center Senior Strategist and Reginald J. Earls Sta Relations Assistant Director
A Spring Members Retreat is also availableJune 6-8. See page 16.
Become a Member today! eOmega.org/membership
Through powerful, soul-nourishing practices like breathwork, sound meditations, energy healing, and journaling, you awaken the clarity needed to express your whole self. You gain practical tools to cultivate self-love and self-healing, explore new approaches to releasing self-doubt, and step into your personal power.
Whether you’re looking to heal past wounds, strengthen your intuitive wisdom, or align more deeply with your purpose, this retreat o ers tangible insights and practices to integrate into your daily life.
Join this heart-centered community, open to all who identify as women and are ready to live in more love, presence, and play.
Liana Naima , a White Light Reiki Master, is a spiritual wellness practitioner specializing in an array of healing arts. liananaima.com
Shirin Eskandani is a teacher, coach, and public speaker who specializes in mindfulness and mindset. She is founder of Wholehearted Coaching. wholehearted-coaching.com
FRU MOLNAR DIANA BENZ KATHLEEN LAUCIUS SARAH URECH REGINALD J. EARLS
LIANA NAIMA
SHIRIN ESKANDANI
5-DAY WORKSHOPS
Arrive
OCTOBER 12–17
YOGA-COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY TRAINING
Yoga-CBT for Anxiety & Stress Management
Julie Greiner Ferris, Manjit Khalsa, and Hari Kaur Khalsa
Course 5605-067/Tuition $595 ($535 Members) PT
Everyone experiences anxiety, just as we all feel joy, anger, sorrow, and the whole range of human emotion.
Yoga-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Y-CBT) is a research-based psychological paradigm that combines the scientifically documented e ects of yoga with traditional psychology for the management of anxiety.
In this training, learn about Y-CBT from its cocreators through group sessions, practice of yoga and meditation, traditional psychological strategies, lecture, and discussion. The training guides you to:
• Learn a broad overview of Y-CBT and the philosophy behind it
• Understand how Y-CBT treats anxiety and stress
• Learn practical skills to quiet the physical experience of anxiety and manage anxious thought through cognitive restructuring
• Successfully o er Y-CBT in your practice
OCTOBER 12–17
THE JAGUAR PATH
A 5-Day Immersive Journey
Stacey Gibbons
Course 5605-875/Tuition $540/490/390 ($440 Members) SS
Delve into the ancient wisdom of Q’ero shamanic practices and explore energy work, cord-cutting, drum healing, restorative yoga, and sacred ceremonies.
Let go of living from a point of reference to living in reverence. Open sacred space by calling in the four directions and connecting with the medicine of the four power animals: the South (serpent), the West (jaguar), the North (hummingbird), and the East (condor).
The Y-CBT mind-body approach is e ective for both individual and group practice and is organized into six modules. Trainees receive a detailed manual and a Powerpoint presentation. CEs available. Please see eOmega.org for more information.
Julie Greiner Ferris, LICSW, is a cocreator of Y-CBT, a licensed independent social worker, the senior director of Outpatient Services at Riverside Community Care in Milford, Massachusetts, and coauthor of The Yoga-CBT Workbook for Anxiety y-cbt.com
Dr. Manjit Khalsa, EdD, is a cocreator of Y-CBT, a psychologist, and a yoga teacher. She is also a former president of a yoga education and retreat center and coauthor of the book, The Yoga-CBT Workbook for Anxiety. y-cbt.com
Hari Kaur Khalsa, special guest teacher, directs and teaches Kundalini Yoga classes, yoga teacher training, and qigong. Hari was chosen by Sonima Yoga Journal as one of the top 10 influencers of yoga in the West. harinyc.com
You experience:
• Rite-of-passage journey to unlock the potential for personal growth
• Jaguar Yoga, asana as a technology to clear out past imprints (samskaras)
• Investigation into how relationships, thought patterns, and habits keep us in patterns of dysfunction
Walk the path that your heart yearns for, by setting yourself free from that which holds you back. Understand the mechanisms behind the magic of shamanic work and cultivate your energy through yoga, meditation, and journeying.
Workshop begins Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
Stacey Gibbons is a prominent teacher of healing and shamanism. The cofounder of Shamanic Reiki Worldwide, she has studied extensively with shamanic teachers and has practiced and taught Shamanic Reiki since the 1990s. shamanicreikiworldwide.com
JULIE GREINER FERRIS MANJIT KHALSA HARI KAUR KHALSA
OCTOBER
12–17
MANAGE STRESS OVERLOAD SYNDROME
Inner-Ventions to Recalibrate & Rebalance Life
Lisa Cypers Kamen Course 5605-995/Tuition $475/425/325 ($380 Members)
Life can be stressful. As humans, we are called upon to multitask and perform a variety of roles every day—sometimes all at once. Stress comes with the territory. But what happens when there is no pause button, and the stress keeps mounting without relief? Chronic stress can become unsustainable, a ecting our health, well-being, and relationships.
In this workshop, applied positive psychology coach Lisa Cypers Kamen o ers constructive strategies to help you lower stress levels and improve self-care by understanding the di erent types of stress and how they impact the nervous system.
Learn to manage stress holistically through breathwork, movement, creativity, play, experiential exercises, and mindful eating. Practice emotional and cognitive awareness by utilizing strategies, such as reframing negative thoughts, mental sculpting, and idea incubation. Return home with advanced resilience and improved stress tolerance to optimize your lifestyle and elevate your vitality.
Lisa Cypers Kamen, MA , is an applied positive psychology coach, author, speaker, documentary filmmaker, and the creator, producer and host of the award-winning Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio show. harvestinghappiness.com
OCTOBER 12–17
FIBER SPIRIT RETREAT
Devin Hunter and Arin Murphy Hiscock Course 5605-792/Tuition $580 ($520 Members)
Express your unique relationship to spirit through fiber artistry in the days leading up to the renowned and beloved New York Sheep and Wool Festival.
Join Devin Hunter and Arin Murphy Hiscock, cohosts of the online forum Fiber Spirit, for a 5-day immersion into creativity, connection, and learning. Discover techniques for bringing more intentionality and spirituality to your projects. Learn about color concepts to evoke metaphysical themes. Discuss contemporary topics, such as sustainability within the textile industry.
Throughout the week, you:
• Develop your skills and connect with fellow fiber artists
• Explore ways to use fiber arts to deepen your relationship with spirit through your projects
• Engage in daily rituals, meditation, and guided visualization practices for weaving your reality
This retreat is designed for knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels.
Devin Hunter is host of the Modern Witch podcast and author of The Bad Vibes Field Guide and Modern Witch modernwitch.com
Arin Murphy Hiscock is author of Spellcrafting, House Witch, and other books. She is cohost, with Devin Hunter, of the online forum Fiber Spirit. arinmurphyhiscock.com
OCTOBER 12–17
THE AUDACITY TO BE YOU
Learn to Love Your Horrible, Rotten Self
Brad Reedy
Course 5605-059/Tuition $575/525/425 ($470 Members)
Discovering our self requires us to let go of all that others have told us we should be. This is our life’s work, and it’s the key that unlocks the door to the understanding of the dilemmas we face.
Join renowned therapist Brad Reedy, PhD, for an experiential retreat designed to help you identify your authentic self through guided meditation, art therapy, role playing, and more. Inspired by his popular book The Audacity to Be You, he leads you through a series of nurturing experiences based on attachment theory and Joseph Campbell’s concept of the hero’s journey.
Throughout the week, your sense of consciousness shifts from confusion into clarity, away from shame and toward self-compassion. You gain understanding about the thinking patterns that created these issues and experience fully the person you sacrificed through habits of seeking attention and acceptance.
Brad Reedy, PhD, is founder and chief clinical o cer of the Finding You Therapy Program and host of the Finding You podcast. He is author of two books, The Audacity to Be You and The Journey of the Heroic Parent findingyouprograms.com
LISA CYPERS KAMEN
DEVIN HUNTER
ARIN MURPHY HISCOCK
BRAD REEDY
5-DAY WORKSHOPS
Arrive Sunday Begin Monday at 9:00 a.m. End Friday at noon
OCTOBER 12–17
FINANCIAL THERAPY RETREAT
Money Healing, Practices & Visioning
Bari Tessler and Danielle Cohen
Course 5605-034/Tuition $630/580/480 ($520 Members)
Money is far more than numbers in accounts or symbols of status. It's one of our most intimate daily companions. Yet, most of us were never taught how to navigate our deeply emotional relationship with money.
OCTOBER 12–17
WRITE & PUBLISH NONFICTION
Navigate Your Publishing Journey Like a Pro
Stephanie Chandler
Course 5605-018/Tuition $470 ($425 Members)
If you have a mission to impact the lives of readers, join this inspiring weekend workshop to learn how to write a complete nonfiction manuscript in 60 days (yes, really!), navigate the overwhelming world of publishing, and promote your book.
Guided by Stephanie Chandler, founder of the Nonfiction Authors Association, you learn how to choose a topic for your book (prescriptive, memoir, or other nonfiction) that aligns with your goals, create an outline, and develop your writing practice. We also explore the pros and cons of traditional, self, hybrid, and vanity publishing, along with the process needed to land a traditional book deal and steps to self-publish your book. Finally, we cover simple book marketing tactics to ensure your success. This course is loaded with real-world examples and resources to help you transform your writing goals into a published book.
Join somatic financial therapist Bari Tessler and visibility coach Danielle Cohen to learn their three-phase method of Money Healing, Practices, and Visioning. Through thoughtful reflection, meaningful dialogue, and practical rituals, you develop a whole new way of relating to money that is rooted in your own authority, authenticity, and agency. You:
• Explore the money stories that shape your financial life
• Get to know your financial strengths and challenges
• Craft new narratives rooted in dignity, clarity, and empowerment
• Create new pathways to prosperity that align with your authentic self
Leave with practical tools, embodied wisdom, and a new relationship to money that empowers your financial choices.
Bari Tessler, MA, is a somatic therapist and founder of The Art of Money, a financial therapy and mentoring program. She is author of The Art of Money and The Art of Money Workbook baritessler.com
Danielle Cohen is a transformational guide, ritualist, and founder of Visibility Medicine, a methodology for healing that bridges holistic coaching, spiritual mentorship, intuitive guidance, and more. danielle-cohen.com
Stephanie Chandler is the chief executive o cer of the Nonfiction Authors Association and Writers Conference. She is also the author of 10 books, including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and The Nonfiction Book Marketing and Launch Plan nonfictionauthorsassociation.com
OCTOBER 12–17
THE GOLDEN SHADOW METHOD
Jungian Psychology, Buddhist Philosophy & Indigenous Wisdom
Melanie Ryan Course 5605-035/Tuition $520/470/370 ($425 Members)
Spiritual traditions around the world tell us we have wisdom and power hidden within. We are spiritual beings born with inherent goodness and a great capacity for love and compassion. Social conditioning and cultural programming can suppress these positive energies and prevent us from experiencing our “golden shadow.”
Using modern psychology and ancient wisdom, we awaken the most bright and beautiful aspects of ourselves. We explore Carl Jung’s concepts of the personal and collective shadow, practice active imagination, and complete a shadow/soul integration. We engage in guided meditations that cultivate awareness, courage, and a calm, clear, creative mind.
We awaken our ability to self-heal, and enhance our intuitive abilities by working with spiritual guides, power animals, and nature. We learn to heal on a soul level and transmute emotional triggers. We unleash creativity, playfulness, and joy.
Melanie Ryan, LCSW, is an intuitive psychotherapist and a Tibetan Buddhist teacher in the Shambhala tradition. She is author and founder of The Golden Shadow Method. AncientWisdomToday.com
BARI TESSLER DANIELLE COHEN
MELANIE RYAN
STEPHANIE CHANDLER
OCTOBER 17–19
Soul Survival
A Conference Exploring the Evidence of Life After Death
Course 5702-022/Tuition $495 ($445 Members)
What happens after our bodies die? Can departed spirits communicate with the living? Is there evidence of past lives?
These profound and timeless questions are among the greatest mysteries of human existence. People throughout the ages have turned to religion, science, mediums, and mysticism for answers.
This special gathering—a favorite at Omega for many years—o ers an extraordinary opportunity to explore the evidence of life after death with some of the leaders in soul survival, past-life regression therapy, near-death experiences, reincarnation, communication with the deceased, and the afterlife.
Through lectures, group discussions, sharing, guided meditations, a demonstration of mediumship session, a group past-life regression, and other experiential exercises, we examine the latest research on the subject of life after death and explore how we can better understand the immortality of the soul.
OCTOBER 17–19
THE HEAD & THE HEART
Modern Medicine Meets Ancient Intuitive Wisdom
Ellen Vora and Roya Darling Course 5702-074/Tuition $540/490/390 ($440 Members)
Do you feel a deeper intelligence within you silenced by our hyper-rational world? Reconnect with your full-spectrum intelligence by combining practical mental health tools with heart-centered somatic practices.
Led by psychiatrist Ellen Vora, MD, and intuitive energy healer Roya Darling, you explore functional medicine approaches to managing anxiety and depression while tapping into your body’s innate wisdom. Throughout the weekend, you engage in guided exercises, partner work, and experiential techniques. You learn to drop into your heart center and integrate ancient healing wisdom into everyday life.
Return home with practical tools and strategies to support your mental health, trust your intuition, and align decisions with both your head and your heart.
This workshop is designed for all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners seeking self-discovery.
John Holland is a psychic medium, author, and founder of My Soul Community. He is one of the most sought-after mediums on the world stage, starring in numerous TV shows and documentaries. johnholland.com
Je rey Long, MD, is a radiation oncology physician who founded the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF). He has studied more than 4,000 near-death experiences (NDEs) and a portion of his research was featured in Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences nderf.org
Anita Moorjani is a premier expert on near-death experiences known for her own transformative journey beyond the brink of death. She is a New York Times best-selling author of Dying To Be Me, which has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide in more than 45 languages. anitamoorjani.com
Sandra Anne Taylor is a New York Times best-selling author, an international speaker, counselor, and consultant who lectures worldwide on eternal consciousness, personal energy, the Akashic Records, reincarnation, and past lives. sandrataylor.net
Ellen Vora, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She is author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. ellenvoramd.com
Roya Darling is a writer, intuitive guide, and energy practitioner who supports people in their journey back to their heart to remember their infinite potential as creators. royadarling.com
ELLEN VORA
ROYA DARLING
SANDRA ANNE TAYLOR
ANITA MOORJANI
JEFFREY LONG JOHN HOLLAND
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Arrive
OCTOBER
17–19
SENSITIVITY IS YOUR SUPERPOWER
Mind-Body Medicine for Thriving in a World That Overwhelms
Natasha Fallahi
Course 5702-070/Tuition $445/395/295 ($355 Members)
Are you a sensitive soul longing for balance, vitality, and connection? In today’s overwhelming world, sensitive individuals often feel drained, misunderstood, and disconnected. Join Dr. Natasha Fallahi for a life-changing weekend to help you embrace your sensitivity and reclaim your health and well-being.
If you are struggling with feelings of overwhelm or overstimulation, you are not alone. The world wasn’t designed for sensitive people, but there is immense strength and power in sensitivity. You just need to learn how to harness it. Through the combination of intuitive healing, evidence-based principles, and hands-on exercises, such as somatic techniques and energy balancing, you feel more connected with yourself and better equipped to thrive in the world. Discover how to decode your unique sensitivity type using Dr. Fallahi’s 6 Types of Sensitivity framework and learn practical techniques and remedies to feel more at home in your body and the world.
Natasha Fallahi, known as The Sensitive Doctor, is a mind-body wellness expert who blends the art of intuitive healing with the science of evidencebased medicine. Dr. Fallahi is a licensed chiropractic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, and energy therapist. drnatashaf.com
OCTOBER 17-19
CREATING A MEANINGFUL THIRD ACT
Uncover Your Wholeness, Wisdom & Authenticity
Karen K. Moon and Debra Krumholz Course 5702-994 Tuition $350 ($315 Members)
Many women spend their lives focused on satisfying the needs of others in work, family, and relationships. Aging can bring many challenges, but also is an opportunity to move beyond these roles and demands and to make intentional choices that better align with who they are now.
Join psychotherapists Karen K. Moon and Debra Krumholz as they guide you with warmth, humor, and insights to explore, experiment, and slow down in order to gain clarity and connect with what feels most meaningful for you in this next phase of your life.
Utilizing guided meditations, journaling, and group discussions, you leave with greater self-compassion and more clarity for what you want to let go of and what you want to nourish.
This workshop is intended for women at midlife and beyond who are seeking more meaning, authenticity, and connection in their third act of life.
Karen K. Moon, LCSW, is a psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience working with individuals, families, and organizations to cope with grief and trauma. karenmoontherapy.com
Debra Krumholz, LMHC, MEd, MPH, has worked as a psychotherapist, educator, group facilitator, and trainer for more than 35 years. debkrumholz.com
OCTOBER 17–19
PREPARING TO LAUNCH
Helping Teens & Young Adults to Thrive
Suzi Lula, Jenny Hwang, and Morra Aarons-Mele Course 5702-028/Tuition $425/375/275 ($335 Members)
Guiding teens and young adults toward independence has never seemed so challenging. Social media, academic pressures, and social anxiety contribute to an unprecedented mental health crisis for all. Also, caregivers and parents are now de facto case workers at a time when their kids—and often their Baby Boomer parents—are insisting on establishing their independence.
For those raising these kids—mothers in particular—the struggle leads to deep feelings of disappointment and shame.
In this weekend retreat with spiritual therapist Suzi Lula; Morra Aarons-Mele, host of The Anxious Achiever podcast; and psychologist Jenny Hwang, you shed the anxiety and pain that does not serve you and learn to nurture your own inner child using practical skills gleaned from their professional mental health, coaching, and parenting skills.
Discover the spiritual wisdom already within you to help you and your child thrive.
is a spiritual therapist, coach, and creator of the Soul Psychology Coaching Academy. She hosts the Permission podcast and is the author of The Motherhood Evolution
, is a clinical psychologist, parenting coach, and curator of Project Parent, an Instagram feed targeting parents of teens and young adults. Her work includes 10 years of providing mental health care for university students.
is a sought-after leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and mental health advocate. She is the author of the award-winning book The Anxious Achiever and hosts the Anxious Achiever podcast. morraam.com/speaking
JENNY HWANG
SUZI LULA
MORRA AARONS-MELE
KAREN K. MOON
DEBRA KRUMHOLZ
NATASHA FALLAHI
WeDeepen Relationship Summit
For People Endlessly Curious About Love
Course 5702-014/Tuition $545/495/395 ($445 Members)
Ignite your love life with the same focus you bring to your career and business ventures. Spark playfulness, deepen love, and build unshakable confidence at the WeDeepen Relationship Summit— either solo or with a partner!
This immersive experience invites you to bring more excitement, ease, and depth into your love story, while you explore relationship concepts, and learn new intimacy skills, guided by world-class mentors Christina Weber, Annie Lalla, Dave Asprey, and Rod Hairston.
Bring your heart and mind to learn, play, and connect through interactive workshops, small group discussions, and immersive experiences, alongside a network of singles and couples, all committed to creating healthy, long-lasting relationships.
WeDeepen invites all of those passionate about exploring new relationship concepts, questioning norms, expanding intimacy skills, and authentically connecting with others—singles, couples, and relationship professionals, all united in the spirit of true love.
OCTOBER 17–19
THE ART OF NON-SLEEP DEEP REST
A Rejuvenating Yoga Nidra Retreat
Kelly Boys
Course 5702-999/Tuition $420 ($375 Members)
Immerse yourself in profound relaxation to rejuvenate body and mind through non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and yoga nidra. Whether you’re seeking relief from life’s pressures, navigating a transition, or exploring meditation, this retreat o ers space for deep reflection.
Coined by Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, NSDR is a state of wakeful rest supporting heightened awareness. Studies show that NSDR practices like yoga nidra can reset dopamine levels, enhance neuroplasticity, and improve sleep and mental health.
Journey within to reconnect with yourself and your paths, leaving refreshed and deeply rested. Together, we:
• Practice yoga nidra for renewal
• Explore nondual meditation to deepen insight
• Reflect on life direction, fostering selfconnection and clarity
• Share meditative dialogues for community and connection
Christina Weber is a relationship industry leader, a coach and intuitive matchmaker, and founder of WeDeepen, a community-centric system advancing relational intelligence. wedeepen.com
Annie Lalla is a philosopher, speaker, and thought leader known as the “Cartographer of Love,” specializing in love, sex, and conflict resolution. She has professional certifications in NLP, coaching, and hypnosis. annielalla.com
Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof Co ee and the biohacking movement, is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of The Human Upgrade podcast, and chief executive of Upgrade Labs. daveasprey.com
Rod Hairston is a global authority on mindset, relationships, peak performance, and leadership. He has 30 years of experience coaching Forbes 400 executives, elite athletes, and corporations such as Disney and Honeywell. rodhairston.ventures
• Understand the link between NSDR and improved sleep
Return home feeling recharged and ready for life.
Kelly Boys, author of The Blind Spot E ect, teaches mindfulnessbased yoga nidra meditation. She has delivered mindfulness programs for the United Nations, Google, and San Quentin State Prison. kellyboys.org
CHRISTINA WEBER
ANNIE LALLA DAVE ASPREY
ROD HAIRSTON
KELLY BOYS
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Arrive Friday Begin Friday at 7:00 p.m. End Sunday at noon
OCTOBER 17–19
INNER NATURE QIGONG
Engage & Flow Within the Rhythms of Aliveness
Bethany Ryker
Course 5702-008/Tuition $440/390/290 ($350 Members)
Nature’s rhythms ebb and flow—day and night, the changing seasons—reflecting the balance of yin and yang, a Daoist principle at the heart of qigong. Attention to these natural cycles guides us toward balance and connection to the world around us.
Qigong, often referred to as “meditation in motion,” integrates body movement, breathing exercises, and meditation. Led by Bethany Ryker, you:
• Explore the Five Elements (water, wood, fire, earth, and metal)
• Discover how these energies awaken the many parts of ourselves, from wild to tranquil
• Learn to craft a routine attuned to the time of day, season, and your physical and emotional state
Take with you a meaningful, year-round qigong practice, with tools to bring balance into any setting with a deep sense of connection to yourself and nature.
This workshop includes both indoor and outdoor settings. Beginners and those looking to deepen their practice are welcome.
Bethany Ryker is an Integral Qigong and Tai Chi instructor, licensed massage therapist, and longtime sta faculty member at the Omega Institute. Her vibrant teaching style embraces the vitality of nature to cultivate balance and inner strength.
5-DAY WORKSHOPS
Arrive Sunday Begin Monday at 9:00 a.m. End Friday at noon
OCTOBER 19–24
THE ART OF ALIVENESS
A Creative Return to What Matters Most Flora Bowley
Course 5805-746/Tuition $615 ($555 Members) LE
OCTOBER 17–19
A WAY TO BETTER BALANCE
Postural Retraining
George Locker
Course 5702-043/Tuition $425/375/275 ($335 Members)
Falls are the leading cause of injuryrelated death, non-fatal injuries, and emergency room visits. George Locker, author of Falling is Not an Option and creator of Postural Retraining™, shares the science behind healthy balance and exercises to maintain or enhance your own healthy balance.
After decades practicing tai chi, George came to realize that the balance and stability principles of tai chi could be separated from the self-defense component. Instead, they can be used to create balance-specific exercises appropriate for anyone who can stand, take a step, and is prepared to challenge themselves.
During this weekend, he teaches daily practice of 15 postures and practices and addresses questions such as:
• How does a weighted stance relate to stability?
• What is the di erence between a regular step and a tai chi step?
Artist and visionary guide Flora Bowley believes creative expression, intuitive wisdom, and personal freedom are intricately connected and o er a soulful way back to our human aliveness.
If you're seeking to reignite your creative spark and nurture the parts of yourself that make you feel the most alive, this retreat o ers a safe and encouraging space to connect to a deep well of creative practices, a loving community, and the remembrance that you were born to create.
• Why is balance on a single leg more stable than balance on two legs?
George Locker is creator of Postural Retraining™, a system of stationary and moving postures that enhance balance and stability. He is author of Falling Is Not An Option and A Science of Healthy Balance fallingbalanceexercise.com
Through a soulful blend of hands-on intuitive art practices, gentle movement, free-form writing, breathwork, visualization, and community connection, you learn to:
• Find your creative courage
• Let go of perfectionism
• Drop into the present moment
• Nurture self-acceptance
Flora’s gentle approach to the creative process is perfect for anyone willing to show up with an open and curious heart. No previous experience necessary. Flora Bowley is an internationally acclaimed painter, visionary creative guide, and author of four books: Brave Intuitive Painting, Creative Revolution, Fresh Paint, and The Art of Aliveness florabowley.com
FLORA BOWLEY
BETHANY RYKER
GEORGE LOCKER
19–23
Somatic Abolitionism
Healing the Effects of Racism or Supremacy Within the Body
Resmaa Menakem
Course 5804-733/Tuition $505/455/355
($410 Members) SS
As a person of color, an Indigenous person, or a white person, are you open to exploring and healing the e ects of racism or supremacy within your own body? Are you interested in doing the work of releasing racialized trauma and building an anti-racist culture?
This is a rare opportunity for an extended retreat with cultural trauma navigator Resmaa Menakem, author of My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies. Resmaa guides you through somatic abolitionism—an embodied antiracist practice and process of culture-building that he developed, which invites you to take part in group discussion, somatic awareness, and personal reflection. Return home with foundational skills to cultivate somatic abolitionism personally and communally.
This retreat is being curated to support diversity and inclusivity among white and among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color participants. This work can sometimes be provocative and challenging for some. A limited number of scholarships are available for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color students. Please contact registration at 800.944.1001 to apply, as spots fill quickly.
Workshop ends Thursday at 10:00 p.m.
Resmaa Menakem is an author, artist, and psychotherapist whose bestselling book, My Grandmother’s Hands, examines the embodied legacy of racism and supremacy in America from the perspective of trauma and bodycentered psychology. resmaa.com
OCTOBER 19–24
HEALING WITH HORSES
OCTOBER 19–24
HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK
Exploring the Potential of Expanded States of Consciousness
Stacia Butterfield
Course 5805-020/Tuition $550 ($495 Members) LE
For thousands of years and across many cultures, non-ordinary states of consciousness have been used as a strategy for transformation and self-exploration—marking life’s major transitions, metabolizing grief, visioning new possibilities, and deepening one’s connection to self, community, and the natural world.
In this workshop, we gather in the rich field of community for an immersive experience and personal exploration of enhanced states of consciousness, using time-honored traditions that are simple, yet powerful. Our time together includes strategies for preparing, navigating, and integrating these experiences.
Holotropic Breathwork® o ers a language and structure for turning inward and working with deeply personal material as it emerges from one’s intrinsic intelligence. These unique states can o er us unmediated access to the self as a deep source of healing, insight, and evolutionary potential. Open to beginner and experienced explorers alike.
Stacia Butterfield is a certified Holotropic Breathwork practitioner who leads immersive retreats at the Naropa University Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training Program and other clinical, academic, and corporate programs. staciabutterfield.com
A Mindfulness Retreat to Build Connection, Compassion & Courage
Jennifer Cohen Harper and 13 Hands Equine Rescue Course 5805-794/Tuition $855 ($775 Members) SS, LE
Today's world can be overwhelming, and it's easy to become disconnected from ourselves, from nature, and from each other. Spending time with horses can help us slow down and reconnect with our capacity for mindful awareness and personal power.
During your time at 13 Hands Equine Rescue, Jennifer Cohen Harper guides you to connect with horses using your body language, breath, energy, and intention. You learn to:
• Exchange greetings and communicate your intentions
• Ask for space without creating fear or disconnection
• Groom a horse to create comfort and connection
• Move quietly through the herd without disturbing the horses
We also spend time on Omega's campus, where Jenn leads a combination of mindfulness practices, gentle movement, journaling, and group discussion. No experience with horses or mindfulness is necessary for this non-riding retreat. Workshop begins Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Jennifer Cohen Harper is a mindfulness and yoga educator, TF-EAL (trauma focused equine assisted learning) provider, author, and mother. She has received training in Equine Assisted Services from the Natural Lifemanship Institute. mindfulnesswithhorses.com
13 Hands Equine Rescue, located near Omega in Clinton Corners, is a nonprofit organization accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries that rescues unwanted, abused, and abandoned horses. 13handsequine.org
JENNIFER COHEN HARPER
STACIA BUTTERFIELD
RESMAA MENAKEM
The Omega Women’s Leadership Intensive
Become the Kind of Leader the World Needs Now
Course 5805-071/Tuition $525/475/375 ($425 Members) SS, LE
This experiential workshop is for all who identify as women and want to use their leadership to create a caring and just future for everybody.
In an intergenerational, multiracial circle of women, we delve deep into our leadership stories, examine systems of power—how they intersect and how they divide us—and learn what we can do to advance change. We engage in transformative exercises—dialogue, writing, movement, meditation, ritual, and contact with nature—that awaken us to do power di erently at the personal, relational, and global level.
We explore five leadership essentials—values, voice, vision, vessel, and voyage.
Together we:
• Articulate our core values
• Strengthen our authentic voice
• Create a compelling vision
• Expand awareness of our “vessel”
• Integrate self-care practices, intersectionality, and empathy
• Sketch a year’s leadership plan
This intensive helps us become the courageous, wise, and nurturing leaders the world needs now.
$25 materials fee; include when you register. Application required; see eOmega.org/owlc.
Mallika Dutt, founder of INTERCONNECTED and program director of gender, equity, and governance at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, is a leading innovator in culture change work. mallikadutt.com
Leslie Salmon Jones, creator of Afro Flow Yoga™, is committed to the empowerment of all people to develop mastery over their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. afroflowyoga.com
Carla Goldstein is Omega’s president and chief executive o cer, cofounder of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, and has more than 25 years of public interest advocacy experience. eOmega.org/OWLC
Sarah Urech is senior strategist for the Omega Women’s Leadership Center. A certified coach, social worker, and multilingual performer, she has performed and taught in 20 countries. eOmega.org/OWLC
Sharon Salzberg (online guest faculty) is a central figure in the field of meditation, a world-renowned teacher, cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society, and a New York Times best-selling author. sharonsalzberg.com
OMEGA WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CENTER PROGRAM
MALLIKA DUTT
LESLIE SALMON JONES
CARLA GOLDSTEIN
SHARON SALZBERG
SARAH URECH
THE PROFESSIONAL PSYCHIC RETREAT
Navigating Empowering Your Chosen Path
Course 5805-791/Tuition $555 ($500 Members)
Step into the world of professional psychic work in this immersive retreat tailored for those o ering psychic services or looking to go pro. This 5-day event, with Psychic Witch Auryn and other experts, focuses on honing your practice and advancing your professional skills. Explore key topics, such as defining the role of a professional psychic, managing client expectations, and establishing ethical guidelines in your readings. Together, we cover communication skills, setting boundaries, and conducting readings in various settings. You learn to manage sensitive information, avoid industry pitfalls, and build a sustainable client base.
Dive into marketing strategies, pricing services, balancing intuition with professionalism, and navigating media relations. Gain insights into the legal aspects of psychic practice, handling public perception, and dealing with di cult clients. Return home with the essential skills needed to succeed in the industry.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
OCTOBER 24–26
Meditation Party Reckless
Conviviality With Mindfulness Superfriends
Dan Harris, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren Course 5902-709/Tuition $475 ($425 Members) SS
Many of us meditate solo, especially these days. This is a chance to get all of the high-occupancy-vehicle-lane benefits of meditating in a group.
Mat Auryn and influential teacher in occultism and witchcraft, known for his awardwinning books Witch and auryn.net
Rachel True actress and a lifelong tarot practitioner and creator of the deck Tarot.
Devin Hunter,a professional medium and psychic for more than 20 years, is a best-selling author and host of the Modern Witch podcast. modernwitch.com
Michelle Welch is an attorney and the author of The Magic of Connection, Spirits Unveiled, and A Psychic’s Handbook michellewelch.com
Danielle Dionne is a psychic medium, witch, herbalist, and homesteader. seedandsickle.com
Join self-proclaimed meditation nerds Dan Harris, Sebene Selassie, and Je Warren for a 3-day “do-nothing” party with lots of meditating. This is definitely not a silent retreat. It is an opportunity to connect with others, move your body, nap, and discover the power of applying your practice to everything in life.
Meditative superfriends Seb, Je , and Dan teach meditation from very di erent perspectives. Their goal is to help you explore a variety of techniques, both for on-the-cushion practice and free-range living. Come whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner looking to up your game.
Dan Harris is a former coanchor of the weekend edition of Good Morning America, the author of 10% Happier, and the host of the 10% Happier podcast. danharris.com
Sebene Selassie, author of You Belong: A Call for Connection, is a writer, teacher, and speaker who leads meditation, creativity, and nature-based practices for personal and collective liberation. sebeneselassie.com
Je Warren is a meditation teacher on the apps Ten Percent Happier and Calm, and coauthor of the New York Times best seller Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics je warren.org
Asana, Meditation & Pranayama Retreat
Whether it is an ordinary day or a day that dips and rises dramatically, you can use your everyday practice to return closer to center, say Colleen Saidman and Rodney Yee. Join two of the most respected yoga teachers of our time, as they guide you to stop, look, and listen, and then act with wisdom and sincerity.
Immerse yourself in a weekend of asana, meditation, and pranayama, where you come to find that the better you know the tools of yoga, the more skillfully you can apply them.
As we use our quiet time to listen to our breath, we find out how the weathervane of our body will point us to the yoga practices that work for today. Come and find out what sequences we have chosen to address all the di erent weather that arises.
Colleen Saidman, owner of Yoga Shanti in Sag Harbor and author of Yoga for Life, is an internationally respected yoga teacher who has been teaching since 1998. colleensaidmanyee.com
Rodney Yee is a yoga teacher who played a key role in expanding the reach of yoga across the US. He co-owns Piedmont Yoga Studio and has created dozens of yoga videos with Gaiam including Rodney Yee’s Yoga for Beginners rodneyyeeyoga.com
RACHEL TRUE
MICHELLE WELCH
DEVIN HUNTER
DANIELLE DIONNE
DAN HARRIS
SEBENE SELASSIE
JEFF WARREN
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Arrive Friday Begin Friday at 8:00 p.m. End Sunday at noon
OCTOBER 24–26
PLANETARIUM: A WEEKEND OF DEEP LISTENING
Course 5902-978/Tuition $425/375/275 ($335 Members) SS, LE
Open your heart, relax your mind, and lose yourself in the sounds of Planetarium, a deep listening event series run by the creators and artists behind the New York City music institution Nowadays and the long-running party series Mister Saturday Night and Mister Sunday.
Join in a truly communal experience through immersive listening sessions and live performances, all amplified through a custominstalled, 50-foot wall of speakers with giant horns and big, glowing tubes, reproducing sound in the most grounding, beautiful way. Musical selections range from evocative and entrancing to hazily sensual and psychedelic, from traditional vibrational instruments to modern electronic equipment.
As the weekend unfolds, you also engage in thematic talks, reflective silence, somatic movement practices, and guided meditation, all culminating in a multi-hour deep listening session. Experience the profound, healing, and joyful impact of sharing music among a community of like-minded listeners and discover how active listening can lead to deeper connection to yourself and others.
Justin Carter is a musician, artist, and DJ. He is cocreator and a resident DJ of Nowadays, Mister Saturday Night, Mister Sunday, and Planetarium.
Laraaji is a comedian, mystic, and laughter-meditation practitioner who is also an innovator and icon of ambient music.
Aurora Halal is a music producer, DJ, and creator of Brooklyn’s influential Mutual Dreaming party series and the Sustain-Release festival.
Judith Grodowitz is a dancer, performer, and internationally recognized teacher of the Alexander Technique.
Drumloop ( Da odil Meadow Scanlan) is an artist and musician who works with language, piano, and digital synthesis to create entrancing sonic experiences.
is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, poet, and healer working primarily with sound, visuals, and scent. is a Dreamwork teacher, Usui Reiki master, and sound healing musician.
EM/IA is an audio company run by Je rey W. Jackson and Dave Slagle, the result of more than 50 years of high fidelity experimentation and listening, with a love of music at its center.
Special One-time Event in Santa Fe, NM
APRIL 7-12
Women Thriving Beyond Transitions
Awakening Wisdom, Power, and Possibility
Carla Goldstein and Leslie Salmon Jones
Tuition $4000 shared room/$5700 private room
This innovative new retreat at the Modern Elder Academy (MEA) in Santa Fe, N.M., is designed for those who identify as modern elder women and seek to honor their journeys, awaken their creative potential, and reimagine what true power means.
Through the lens of the braid—a symbol of strength, lineage, wisdom—the experience guides you to weave together threads of your past, present, and future into a tapestry of creative abundance and healing. These threads form a resilient structure to carry you forward with clarity, creativity, and purpose.
Drawing on more than a decade of expertise as faculty of the Omega Women’s Leadership Intensive, Carla Goldstein and Leslie Salmon Jones guide you to Do Power Di erently® with embodied practices, somatic explorations, and the MEA curriculum. The MEA curriculum includes breakthrough learning with the EQUUS Experience®, an award-winning equine learning process created by EQUUS founder Kelly Wendorf and provided by MEA's own EQUUS facilitators in training, Sue Izzo and Lee Johnson. Experience the magnificent Santa Fe campus with its natural beauty, and embrace what you need to feel whole, inspired, and supported in this next
For more information or to register, contact MEA at 505.225.1733
Carla Goldstein is Omega’s president and chief executive o cer, cofounder of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, and has more than 25 years of public interest advocacy experience. eOmega.org/OWLC
Leslie Salmon Jones, chief executive o cer and cofounder of Afro Flow Yoga, is committed to the empowerment of all people to develop mastery over their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. afroflowyoga.com, lesliesalmonjones.com
RENA ANAKWE
JUSTIN CARTER
AURORA HALAL
ARJI OCEANANDA LARAAJI
JUDITH GRODOWITZ DRUMLOOP
CARLA GOLDSTEIN LESLIE SALMON JONES