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SUMMARY:Finders Course ~ 4 Month Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Why Seek When You Can Find? \nGet the remarkable wellbeing and other profound psychological benefits that have been historically associated with states such as enlightenment\, persistent mystical states\, and nonduality\, but without taking years or having to follow religious or spiritual dogma. \nWhat is the Finders Course? \nThe Finders Course is the first universally effective\, step-by-step course that helps people transition to Ongoing and Persistent Non-Symbolic Experience rapidly\, safely and reliably. \nThe course is 100% secular\, and built on data from the world’s largest scientific research project in this area\, which included over 1\,200 participants on 6 continents. Our research showed that using the Finders Course\, over 70% of people reached Persistent Non-Symbolic Experience in 4 months or less. And another 19% of people who took the program had temporary experiences of it. \nThrough the Finders Course\, we provide the most effective methods and practices for creating permanent positive shifts in peace of mind\, mental balance\, life satisfaction and happiness. From ancient practices to cutting-edge science\, our programs help you to assemble a personalized program to reach your goals. In our course you’ll find a community of like-minded adventurers on the same journey. \nThe Course Format \n\nWeekly video modules introducing a variety of proven practices\, including:\n\nDaily meditation (using 26 different methods)\nIntention\nGratitude\nMindfulness\n\n\nOne-on-one practice/exploration sessions\nOnline weekly support group meetings\nMentoring\nFacebook group\nBook (The Finders by Dr. Jeffrey A. Martin)\n\nPlease note that the course does require a significant degree of commitment\, which has been found to be crucial to its effectiveness. One must be prepared to commit a minimum of one hour a day\, plus an hour or two a week for group meetings\, over a four month period. \nRight now the Finders Course is available through Open Circle at a special discounted price of $1\,995\, for the course beginning October 5th\, a 20% discount off the normal price of $2\,495.00. If you have financial concerns\, please email us at the address below. \nFree Introductions \nOn Wednesday September 4th at 7:00pm and Saturday September 14th at 9:00am Pacific Time\, we will be offering special\, free introductory sessions online to discuss the course\, and to answer any questions you may have. \nTo join either of the free introductory sessions at the appointed time\, click https://zoom.us/j/3814331950 (no pre-registration is required) \nFor more information on the course\, please visit https://finderscourse.com/. \nTo register for the course at this special price\, go to: https://smileu.finderscourse.com/offers/YvaYSfaS \nEnter “Open Circle” when asked who referred you to the course. \nFor any questions\, please contact Kelley Duilio at kelley.duilio@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/finders-course-online-sept-2019/
LOCATION:Worldwide Web Event – Online Video Meeting (no call-in phone access)
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SUMMARY:Atma Nambi ~ Live Life
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for these special events with South Indian spiritual teacher\, Atma Nambi.\n \nAtma Nambi is a spiritual teacher from Tamil Nadu\, south India. His spiritual journey started at age 10\, and later\, while following a career in the business world\, he underwent years of spiritual practice with several prominent teachers\, including the famous Yogi Ramsurat Kumar and Mohan Bharathi. His various practices included bhakti\, karma yoga\, mantra\, and kundalini\, culminating in his Self-Realization in 1994. \nSince then\, he has been sharing what he lives – total Presence 24 hours a day –  with an approach that is casual\, immediately applicable\, and down-to-earth. He inspires people to live a conscious life in line with each one’s individual potential\, which brings pure joy and contentment\, health and prosperity in all relations\, as well as materially. Atma Nambi shares easy\, practical and powerful techniques and approaches that can be applied in everyday life for people of all ages in all levels of society. These will enable you to live a life of celebration\, while cultivating the recognition of the true Self. \nBoth the Friday evening and Saturday programs will culminate with optional chakra initiations by Atma Nambi. The initiations are individual but are done in a group context. The whole group enhances the energy in the initiated. During this process\, practical tips will be given on how to keep the chakras activated and maintained\, as well as keeping in good physical health. \nNote that there is an additional sliding-scale charge for these initiations. \nFriday\, September 6th\nAn Evening of Wellbeing: 7 – 9:00 pm\nExperience the Truth\, discuss life-related situations\, and enjoy being in inner silence. This is an instant experience of wellbeing and peace. \nSuggested donation: $15-25 \nNo one turned away for lack of funds. \nAnahata Heart Chakra Initiation: 9 – 9:30 pm\nThe activation of the heart energy center\, the fourth chakra\, is a way to open up the heart and to heal heart-related issues; it enables better relationships\, abundance of love and compassion\, inner peace\, and empowers the immune system. \nSliding Scale: $35-50\nPlease bring a candle to hold. \nSaturday: September 7th \nLive Life Workshop: 10 – 5:00 pm (Lunch 1 – 2:30 pm)\nThe Live Life Workshop addresses how to create an atmosphere of ever-rising consciousness\, energy and creativity. Atma Nambi will give techniques for raising the internal and external awareness and atmosphere. There will be moment-to-moment techniques\, easy to implement in everyday life\, as well as powerful techniques for clearing negative energy (karma)\, and for inner transformation. \nWhen there is an energy coordination brought in to the spot we are in flow. This is a state of consciousness that takes away the blocks from different parts of the body\, enhances creativity and the ability to perceive the situation as it is. Flow makes every action joyous and healthy for oneself and others. An atmosphere of flow increases the amount and the quality your work\, while addressing the internal atmosphere within one’s Self enhances relationships with family\, friends and co-workers\, as well as the atmosphere at home\, school or at work. \nSliding Scale: $60-120 \nKundalini Initiation\, 5 – 6 pm\nThis initiation activates and awakens the mega-energy of kundalini\, which dwells at the base of the spine. The rising of kundalini energy acts powerfully\, dissolving fear\, anxiety and depression. It generates more and more energy through the chakras\, and since it is a life-force energy\, its awakening enables both mental and physical wellbeing. It can dissolve many karmas and impressions from the past\, and a new way of living in joy\, peace and harmony can be established. Since this is a powerful initiation\, Atma Nambi will select the individuals who he feels are ready. \nSliding Scale: $35-50\nPlease bring a fragrant flower. \n****************************************************************************************** \nAdditional Services: \n While Atma Nambi is in the Bay Area\, he is also offering other services to the general community. \nPersonal Sessions\nAtma Nambi provides personalized guidance\, spiritual healing\, personal techniques and mantras to remove blockages and open up for your inner qualities and powers; he provides individual guidance\, with the tools you need to move forward in life\, to heal and to open up to the potential in all areas of life\, both spiritual and material. He also guides couples and families in how to live a content and joyous family life\, and gives guidance to those running centers or doing service for the wellbeing of humanity.\n$50 \nPersonal Atma Darshan Sessions: Being in Light\nDuring this private darshan session\, Atma Nambi bestows his grace in abundance. He opens up the door of the mind\, and the eight spiritual powers that one carries within\, enabling the purity of the Self to be experienced.\n$50 \nKubera TapasKubera Tapas is a fire ceremony performed for cleansing and spiritual and material abundance in private homes\, the workplace\, and in organizations. Throughout the ages\, countless people and places have received great benefit in every aspect of life through Kubera Tapas. The ceremony lasts for approximately 1.5 hours.\n$250 \nTo book any of the above services\, please email Aradhana at: LIVELIFE.Atma@gmail.com. \n\nhttp://atmanambi.org/ \nwww.facebook.com/AtmaNambi.LiveLife/ \nhttp://upanisha.org/ \nThere are also several videos of Atma Nambi on YouTube. \n 
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/atma-nambi-sept-2019/
LOCATION:Chochmat HaLev\, 2215 Prince St.\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States
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