Educational Programs
We offer retreats and workshops focused on reaching a better understanding of
our physical, mental and spiritual potential. Various applications of the
science of yoga are explored in a practical and scholarly manner. Our
future vision is to develop these programs into a Yoga University.
Program Calendar July - September 2008
See below for detailed program descriptions.
July
Mon.-Sun. Jun 30-Jul 6
Sat. 5th
Mon.-Sun. 7th-13th
Sat.-Sun. 12th-20th
Fri.-Sun. 18th-20th
Sat.-Sun. 19th-27th
August
Fri.-Sat. 1st-2nd
Fri.-Sun. 1st-3rd
Fri.-Sun. 1st-3rd
Fri.-Sun. 8th-10th
Fri.-Fri. 8th-13th
Fri.-Wed. 8th-15th
Sat. 9th
Fri.-Sun. 15th-17th
Fri.-Sun. 15th-17th
Fri.-Sun. 22nd-24th
Sat. 23rd
Fri.-Mon. 29th-Sept 1
Sat. 30th
September
Fri.-Sun. 5th-7th
Fri.-Sun. 5th-7th
Sat. 6th
Fri.-Wed. 12th-17th
Fri.-Fri. 12th-19th
Fri.-Sun. 12th-14th
Fri.-Sun. 19th-21st
Fri.-Sun. 19th-21st
Fri.-Sun. 26th-28th
October
Fri.-Sun. 3rd-5th
Fri.-Sun. 17th-19th
Sat. 18th
Fri.-Sun. 24th-26th
Fri.-Sun. 24th-26th
Program Descriptions
July
Friends and Members Week
Mon. - Sun., June 30 - July 6
Fee: $140* for the whole week ($25* per night) - all inclusive, plus tax
*This is a work-exchange price.
Join us for a week of mutual loving commitment to the Ranch and its current development, to you and your growth, and to our ever-expanding community of truth seekers. Strengthen old friendships, forge new ones, enjoy daily yoga classes, meditation, music, karma yoga projects and superb vegetarian meals while working on various projects on the Ranch. Share the vision, seed the future and have fun! Facilitated by Frank Wheeler.
Three Hour Meditation
1:00 - 4:00, Sat., July 5
No Charge
These transformative meditations often produce lasting effects that deepen Inner Awareness. Plan to stay for the entire three hours, but if you need to arrive late or leave early, you may do so on the hour (at 2:00 or 3:00).
Prema Rupa: A week of kirtan and workshops
Mon.-Sat., July 7 - 12
Fee: Donations
Fee: Donations
Come for the whole week or for just a day or two. This week will offer a varied selection of programs from kirtan perfomances, workshops on playing the harmonium, tabla and tamboura, background and technique of kirtan and chanting, Sanskrit invocations, SRF chanting, Sacred Circle Dancing, and much more.
Prema Rupa will be flying in from Arizona for the week. This is a special opportunity to spend time with a group of multi-talented professionals.
Teen Week--Fifth Annual!
Sat.-Sun, July 12 - 20
Fee: $125 (all inclusive, plus tax)
An extraordinary eight days of growth and laughter for teenagers 13-19. Come participate in a high awareness week of challenging projects, labyrinth building, optional daily hatha yoga and meditation, plus great fun. The teens are in charge under the guidance of long time Golden Lotus Yoga teacher and workshop facilitator Frank Wheeler with the assistance of Erich Moraine and others.
Hiking, Yoga and T'ai Chi with Kaye and Patty
Fri. - Sun., July 18 - 20
Fee: $50
Choose from a wide variety of activities with various levels of intensity for your weekend of enjoyment. Refresh and invigorate with a four or nine mile hike (or run,) gentle shrine walks, two styles of yoga, tai chi, swimming and stargazing. Participate in as many or as few activities as you desire. It’s all good! Please refer to the website for the schedule. Led by Patty Sutherland and Kaye Thomas-Hogan.
Twenties Week--First Annual!
Sat.-Sun., July 19- 27
Fee: $125 (all inclusive, plus tax)
Last year we noticed that so many of our teens were moving into their twenties we decided to create a week for 20-29 year-olds, give or take a few years. There will be a variety of challenging and enjoyable indoor and outdoor karma yoga projects, hatha yoga and meditation, plus ample time for swimming, fabulous vegetarian food and forming lasting friendships. Co-facilitated by Frank Wheeler and Erich Moraine.
August
Spirituality & Success Today Workshops
Fri. - Sat., July 4 - 5
Fee: TBD
Join us for the following workshops:
- Secrets of bringing quicker transformations to your life- Mastering the battle of heart & mind- Mastering ALL your relationships- Big picture/ Critical reviews of Spiritual PracticesYogic Meditative Vibrational Healing
Fri.-Sun., August 1 - 3
Fee: $88
Fee: $88
Feel profound relaxation, joy, deep meditations, and the potential for self-healing using ancient sacred sound techniques from India, Peru, and Tibet. These techniques used in the shamanism practices of many cultures provide meditative, healing, chakra balancing, and consciousness shifting opportunities. Seminar participants will experience the effects of Peruvian whistling vessels, Tibetan singing bowls, Tibetan style chant, a huge Asian gong, Vedic chants, mantras, Amrit yoga, and toning through the chakras. With Mark Handler.
21st Century Macrobiotics - Eating for Health, Beauty, and Happiness
Fri.-Sun., August 1 - 3
Fee: $50
Fee: $50
The macrobiotic way of eating has been followed by millions of people for thousands of years, contributing to radiant health and happiness for those who understand the timeless value of whole cereal grains, vegetables from land and sea, beans and other fresh foods. This weekend will combine lectures, hands-on meal preparation, time in the garden, forest, hikes and two Bikram style yoga classes. Gail Schmidt has transformed her health through macrobiotics and has a passionate commitment to sharing her skills and wisdom with others
Foraging & Orienteering
Fri.-Sun., August 8 - 10
Fee: $60
Fee: $60
Integrating Native American spirituality, this outdoor retreat will help you feel safe and at home in the forest. Greg has extensive knowledge of plant identification, forest foods, shelter building, and identifying animal tracks and scat. Learn to never be lost and always feel at peace with our Mother Earth. Led by Greg Kempennian.
Thai Vinyasa Healing Arts Weekend - Levels 1 & 2
Fri. - Sun., June 20 - 22
Fee: see www.spectrumyoga.com for costs
Thai Vinyasa Healing Arts combines the sacred trinity of Thai Massage Flow, Yoga Wisdom and Martial Arts Matrix. Song of the Morning will be hosting all four levels of this innovative and exciting certification course.The trainings will all feature a raw foods menu. Please refer to www.spectrumyoga.com for complete descriptions and biographical information. Led by Lucile Palancher, CYT, CTMP, CBP and Anton Simper, CTMP, CTCAI.
(towards 100 hour certification course)
Raw Revolution! Week
Fri.-Wed., August 8 -15
Fee: $699 (all inclusive, plus tax)
Come and experience a transformative week of fresh and raw foods, hands-on meal preparation, workshops on the amazing benefits of switching to a more raw foods based diet, daily yoga classes and more. The week begins with an opportunity to participate in the Foraging and Orienteering weekend at no extra charge. Led by Janice Welsh, Danielle Anwar, staff and special guest Bob McCauley.
Three Hour Meditation
1:00 - 4:00, Sat., August 9
No Charge
These transformative meditations often produce lasting effects that deepen Inner Awareness. Plan to stay for the entire three hours, but if you need to arrive late or leave early, you may do so on the hour (at 2:00 or 3:00).
Yoga, Hiking, & T'ai Chi Weekend
Fri.-Sun., August 15 -17
Fee: $50
Join us for a breath-taking hike through forest, swamp, meadow and along the banks of the Pigeon river - nine miles will fly by! With both gentle and power yoga, and an optional jump in the river, this will be a weekend to remember!
Medicine Bag Workshop & Ojibway Sweatlodge
Fri.-Sun., August 15 -17
Fee: $80
To Native Americans, medicine is a vital energy force available to all. Medicine bags are made and worn to manifest positive things into your life. You will take an informative gathering walk in the forest, create your own authentic medicine bag, enjoy morning yoga classes, then learn about and participate in an authentic Ojibway sweat Saturday evening. Sweatlodge is free.
Jump for Joy--Children's Weekend
Fri.-Sun., August 22 - 24
Fee: $50
A magically fun introduction to spirituality for children 5-12. Activities will include hatha yoga, mandala making, guided meditation, songs, stories, a shrine hike with picnic, and the launching of spirit rafts. Led by Ranch staff and friends.
The Yoga of Drawing with Rita Dryman
Sat. August 23
Fee: $65
For people who cannot draw straight lines!
So . . . you think you cannot draw! Use the skills you already have but that are simply waiting to be released. Drawing is a natural process that seeks to still the thinking mind into the task of seeing. Learn the 3 values to achieving realistic drawing skills: •Learn to see deeply and profoundly
•Gain confidence in creative abilities •Learn insightful creative problem solvingYogacharya Oliver Black Birthday Weekend
Fri.-Mon., August 29 - September 1
No Charge
Join us for a special celebration of the perennial flow of Master’s blessings at our Retreat. Members, new and old, will share their stories and celebrate the life of the founder of Golden Lotus, Inc. and Song of the Morning. This annual reunion of members and staff includes talks, walks, meditations, music, and ends with the Labor Day Picnic.
Self-Development Seminars
Sat., August 30
Fee: All proceeds go to the Ranch; suggested donation: $25 for one, $40 for both
Carl Schuman (Ranch staff '84 - '86) has founded a self-development program called "The Twelve Aspects Of Our Nature: Balanced Development In Life", based on the training of Yogacharya Oliver.
Morning seminar, 10 a.m. - 12 noon:Getting the mind to work In your favorAfternoon seminar, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.:Making peace with your emotional centerSeptember
Getting Present to Love Through Yoga
Fri.-Sun., September 5 - 7
Fee: $120
Yoga designed to open the heart to love, practices to dissolve the ego actions, meditation, and exploring Loventarianism, Do you need to open your heart to more love? This could be just the retreat you need. Led by Jim Pero. See www.risingsunyoga.com for more info.
Kundalini Yoga - The Yoga of Awareness
Fri.-Sun., September 5 - 7
Fee: $100
Come and experience your infinite self. Use movement, meditation, mantras, and pranayama to open the channels to higher awareness. You will feel centered, blissful and beautiful. Weekend will include early morning sadhana, chanting and an experience of ecstatic Sikh poems, Gong Meditations (very worth the weekend trip itself) and quiet nature walks. Massage Therapy will be offered by gifted healers for additional fees. Led by Billie Wahlen.
Three Hour Meditation
1:00 - 4:00, Sat., September 6
No Charge
These transformative meditations often produce lasting effects that deepen Inner Awareness. Plan to stay for the entire three hours, but if you need to arrive late or leave early, you may do so on the hour (at 2:00 or 3:00).
Thai Vinyasa Healing Arts - Levels 3 & 4
Fri.-Wed., September 12 -17
Fee: see www.spectrumyoga.com for costs
Thai Vinyasa Healing Arts combines the sacred trinity of Thai Massage Flow, Yoga Wisdom and Martial Arts Matrix. Song of the Morning will be hosting all four levels of this innovative and exciting certification course.The trainings will all feature a raw foods menu. Please refer to www.spectrumyoga.com for complete descriptions and biographical information. Led by Lucile Palancher, CYT, CTMP, CBP and Anton Simper, CTMP, CTCAI.
(towards 100 hour certification course)
Raw Revolution! Week
Fri.-Fri., September 12 -19
Fee: $699 (all inclusive, plus tax)
Come and experience a transformative week of fresh and raw foods, hands-on meal preparation, workshops on the amazing benefits of switching to a more raw foods based diet, daily yoga classes and more. The week begins with an opportunity to participate in the Communion with Angels retreat at no extra charge. Led by Janice Welsh, Danielle Anwar, staff and special guest Bob McCauley.
Communion with Angels
Fri.-Sun., September 12-14
Fee: $60
Join Shanta Gabriel as she shares her personal connection to the angels and her Master teachers. This class will offer practical and simple ways to develop intuitive awareness and raise vibrational frequencies in order to have a more radiant, light-filled life. Learn ancient meditation and journaling techniques, and how to develop a sacred space for invoking the Archangels.
Michigan Mindfulness Weekend
Fri.-Sun., September 19 - 21
No Charge
Michigan Mindfulness Weekend has become an eagerly awaited event at the Ranch. Last year close to forty meditators gathered to practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Sitting and walking meditation, early morning walks to greet the sunrise, silent meals of gratitude, yoga, the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings, dharma discussions and other activities easily available to all. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the Bluewater Community of Mindful Living from Port Huron and Sarnia with the participation of other meditation groups from thoughout the Great Lakes region. www.bluewaterbuddhist.org.
Light Activation Therapy
Fri.-Sun., September 19 -21
Fee: $80
Light Activation Therapy is a revolutionary hands-on system of bodywork that can be used alone or combined with other massage modalities.
Light Activation means to recieve Light from the Source of all life, and become a conduit assisting this healing light to connect to the earth. When this ground of Light occurs, it empowers a peaceful co-existenct and respect for all that inhabits the earth.
These certification classes are designed to assist Massage Therapists, Caregivers, Hospice Workers, and all those interested in or practicing vibrational healing. Participants will learn to:
• Increase the effectiveness and lengthen the healing effect of their sessions through creation of cocoons of Light
• Promote healing, relaxation and well-being in both client and therapist by raising vibrational frequencies and core balance
• Protect the therapist from injuries and absorption of disharmonious energies through creation of healing fields
• Assist the process of bringing mental/emotional systems into greater balance while helping to relieve physical symptoms
* Release neck and shoulder tension, headaches, etc. while connecting the physical body to the spiritual bodies
• Exploring ways to gain greater connection to Nature and the Angelic Dimensions in order to add more support in all situations
The Light Activation workshop is divided into three trainings that build upon each other. As Light is activated in the cellular structure, higher frequencies of energy are generated. When the energy is increased in the cells, patterns of imbalance are released from our physical, mental, and emotional bodies. When imbalances are released, we more easily return to a natural, balanced state. Many therapists have found that when they have been working in this energy field of balance, they also benefit. These techniques have assisted many to build a greater sense of well being in their own lives as well as their work.
Shanta Gabriel has dedicated the past 30 years of her life to spiritual growth and alternative healing practices. She is the author of Angel Messages, and has been a licensed therapist for 30 years. She believes that with these healing tools, a message therapist or caregiver can prevent burnout, injuries, and add more effectiveness to their work. Studies have shown that the average work span for massage therapists is 6-8 years because of the physicality of the work. Light Activation Therapy enables this valuable service to be provided for many more years. This work was developed from Shanta's training with healing masters from India and Hawaii, as well as her extensive work with the angelic energies. Coupled with metaphysical principles grounded in powerful time-tested procedures, Light Activation Therapy is a system that can be a solid addition to many forms of therapy. Though centered in spiritual essence, the workshops will be fun and light-hearted, and will provide valuable tolls for clear effective results.
Dances of Universal Peace
Fri.-Sun., September 26 -28
Fee: $40
A weekend of art for peace, celebrating diversity and honoring unity. We sing sacred phrases, songs and chants combining devotion and science to fuse our inner and outer selves. This revolutionary art form is a visible peace demonstration. All are welcome: newcomers and experienced friends. Led by Betty Demers, Catherine Sugas, Jane Sky and Susanne Ashley.
October
Yoga, Hiking, & T'ai Chi Weekend
Fri.-Sun., October 3 - 5
Fee: $50
Join us for a breath-taking hike through forest, swamp, meadow and along the banks of the Pigeon river - nine miles will fly by! With both gentle and power yoga, and an optional jump in the river, this will be a weekend to remember!
Conflict & Emotional Awareness
Fri.-Sun., October 17 - 19
Fee: $95
Conflict in your life is like a signpost along the path telling you which way to go and what to expect along the way. Learn to read the language your personal signposts are written in. Erich Moraine is trained in Internal Family Systems psychotherapy, Esoteric Healing energy work, conflict resolution, and the ways of the sweat lodge. His extensive experience as a support group leader, counselor, emotional awareness author and personal growth trainer will shift your understanding of who you are and help to open the doors of perception.
Three Hour Meditation
1:00 - 4:00, Sat., October 18
No Charge
These transformative meditations often produce lasting effects that deepen Inner Awareness. Plan to stay for the entire three hours, but if you need to arrive late or leave early, you may do so on the hour (at 2:00 or 3:00).
Knit, Drop-Spin, Hike, & Yoga
Fri.-Sun., October 24 - 26
Fee: $50
Come work on your scarf or sweater, drop-spin some goat fiber and practice yoga by the fire with us. Beginners to advanced in all three are welcome. Instruction, everything for a simple knitting project, drop spindles and fibers will be provided. With Janine Diebel and Kaye Thomas-Hogan.
GLYTA Retreat
Fri.-Sun., October 24 - 26
Fee: Suggested love offering $45
Come and share a weekend retreat with the Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers’ Association. We are Yogacharya Oliver’s original teaching organization founded in the late 1960s. Join in as we teach a gentle stretching, meditative style of hatha yoga with equal emphasis on improving health, longevity, and Self Realization. All of our teachers are certified by GLYTA and have been initiated into Kriya Yoga. Join us for a weekend of physical, mental, and spiritual refreshment.
Schedules and Facilitator biographies coming soon. In the meantime
phone or email for more information.
989-983-4107
office@goldenlotus.org
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Friends & Members Week
Three Hour Meditation Intensive; 1-4pm
Prema Rupa--Kirtan and Workshops
Teen Week--Fifth Annual!
Yoga, Hiking, & T'ai Chi Weekend
Twenties Week--First Annual!
Spirituality & Success Today Workshops
Yogic Meditative Vibrational Healing
21st Century Macrobiotics
Foraging & Orienteering
Thai Vinyasa Healing Arts; Level 1-2
Raw Revolution! Week
Three Hour Meditation Intensive; 1-4pm
Yoga, Hiking, & T'ai Chi Weekend
Medicine Bag Workshop & Ojibway Sweatlodge
Jump for Joy--Children's Weekend
Yoga of Drawing
Yogacharya Oliver Black Birthday Weekend
Self-Development Seminars
Getting Present to Love Through Yoga
Kundalini Yoga - The Yoga of Awareness
Three Hour Meditation Intensive; 1-4pm
Thai Vinyasa Healing Arts; Level 3-4
Raw Revolution! Week
Communion with Angels
Michigan Mindfulness Weekend
Light Activation Therapy
Dances of Universal Peace
Yoga, Hiking, & T'ai Chi Weekend
Conflict & Emotional Awareness
Three Hour Meditation Intensive; 1-4pm
Knit, Drop-Spin, Hike, & Yoga
GLYTA Retreat
