CALENDAR OF EVENTS for May, 2008 Held at The Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Road, Ojai.
Tel. No.: (805) 646-2536 * = Asterisk indicates programs sponsored by The Ojai Retreat
Special Events
May
5/8, 5/13 & 5/14 7 pm – 9 pm
Three dialogues with DANNY CASTRO, author of ‘IN THAT STILLNESS’ Castro is a teacher whose life’s work is dedicated to discovery and transformation. Donations welcome. Info.: jai2ojai@yahoo.com or call (805) 646-1135. Event sponsored by C. A. Jones.
Sat. 5/17 7 pm – 9 pm
‘MAX, THE LARGEST CRYSTAL SKULL known in the world today’ Presentation by Joann Parks. A meditation and “hands-on-time” with “Max”. Fee $35. Reservations and more info. call Aravelle at (818) 488-0884. Event sponsored by Aravelle Guardino..
Sat. 5/17 & 5/18 10 am – 5 pm
TWO DAY SILENT RETREAT WITH MIHAELA: FULL BODY-MIND TRANSFORMATION & HEALING WITH SPECIAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEATH TRANSITION (May 18th optional for hiking, creek relaxing and sharing ceremony, recommended). Spring is the time of RENEWAL, ASCENSION and EMPOWERING when we can heal and replenish our depleted bodies with vitality and life force. The amazing natural beauty of Ojai with its VORTEX of energies, facilitates a smooth transformation, healing and awakening process. Through this powerful combination of body, mind and spirit and through the understanding of the beautiful process of DEATH you will learn to relax into a NEW WAY OF BEING, have NEW COURAGE and experience a HIGHER PURPOSE.
PLACE: 145 Besant Road next door to The Ojai Retreat (please use overflow parking lot of The Ojai Retreat). For room reservations go to www.ojairetreat.com or call (805) 646-2536.
PRICE: $125 per day. Lunch will be provided, restaurants nearby for other meals.
SIGN UP and more info: Call Mihaela (805) 798-1044 or visit www.yogamiha.com. Signup deadline May 15th.
Thurs. 5/29 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Fri. 5/30 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WAYS OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN A workshop taught in France & Italy, now in the U.S!.
Share the philosophies and tools for effective ways of working with children! Combination of theory and experiential exercises with practical ideas and activities to use with children in any setting. Course by Barbara Williams, LSW, ACSW and Heather Williams, BSW. Barbara’s work is praised in Carol Roger’s book ‘A Way of Being’. Also works with Navajo people in the Navajo nation. Cost: $240. For more info. call (970) 482-5293 or email Bkidsworkshop@aol.com.
Regular Programs
Mondays 6:30 pm
Pink Moment Sangha meditation. Please contact Ginny at (805) 746-1514.
Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays 11:00 am
Tibetan Yoga Classes * Participate in this "Yoga of Joy" with our gifted yoga instructor, Mihaela Wachsman. Location: The Ojai Retreat Quiet Room in the Main House (2nd floor). For more information, please call Mihaela at 805-798-1044 or visit www.yogamiha.com.
Alt. Sunday afternoons
Circle of Friends Healing/Meditation. Please contact Suzie before attending for all info. at (805) 798-7315.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES AT THE OJAI RETREAT
The Ojai Retreat is a non-profit organization and appreciates you
help very much in various areas such as office, gardens, events,
maintenance, cleaning, distribution of flyers and special project.
Please consider helping us out for a special project or 1 to 4
hours per week in one of the above mentioned areas.
Please
give us a call or send us an email to info@ojairetreat.com
and mention your area of interests and the time you have
available. You will contribute to a worthwhile cause and
will enjoy your work in a peaceful atmosphere. You'll be
able to use our Living Room, our Quiet Room and meet interesting
people. Thank you very much in advance. The Ojai Retreat
can only balance its monthly budget with the help of volunteers
and donations.
Tibetan Yoga Classes