A Weekend Within: The Chopra Center's Introduction Workshop
Unsure of your next step? Or ready to take your first step toward a more fulfilling life?
A Weekend Within provides a perfect introduction to the vast teachings of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, including the foundational practices of meditation, yoga, and ayurveda ― the oldest healing system on the planet. Each day you will learn tools and techniques to balance and heal your body, your emotions, and your soul.
Your weekend begins with Primordial Sound Meditation instruction by master meditation teacher davidji. You will receive your Primordial Sound mantra in a personal session, and there will be ample opportunity to get answers to all of your meditation questions. We will explore the power of meditation to relieve stress and access your untapped reserves of creativity.
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Each morning features instruction in the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, a gentle yet transformative practice for cultivating restful awareness and calm. Experience an interactive session about ayurveda and discover your mind-body personality type (known as your dosha). Understanding your dosha will give you powerful insights into your body’s innate tendencies, allowing you to make the most healing choices for your physical health and emotional wellbeing.
A Weekend Within includes a session with Chopra Center co-founder Deepak Chopra, who will guide you to go beyond your current limiting beliefs and experience deeper layers of yourself. Co-founder and medical director, David Simon, M.D. will teach two sessions that will help you communicate more consciously with those in your life, heal your emotional discomfort, and create nurturing relationships. You will connect with like-minded individuals and spark or re-engage practices that will make your life more fulfilling.
A Weekend Within FAQs
What is a Weekend Within?
Who can benefit?
Will I learn how to meditate?
What is a Weekend Within?
A Weekend Within is the Chopra Center's introduction workshop ― an ideal starting point for individuals who want to begin their personal exploration of meditation and mind-body medicine but aren't sure where to begin. This intensive weekend workshop introduces you to the Chopra Center co-founders, Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon, M.D., and lead educator, davidji, as they share many of the timeless teachings of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. At a Weekend Within you will finally learn how to meditate, calm your mind, and experience greater happiness and fulfillment.
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Who can benefit?
A Weekend Within offers a lifetime of healing benefits to anyone seeking:
- Relief from stress and anxiety
- The tools of preventive medicine
- Instruction in meditation and yoga
- Knowledge of ayurveda
- Greater health and balance
In addition to having a profound experience, you will return home with a daily practice, a new sense of wellbeing, and friendships to last a lifetime. Whether you are new to the Chopra Center world, or looking to reconnect, this workshop is a wonderful next step on your path to wellness.
Will I learn how to meditate?
All attendees will receive personal instruction in Primordial Sound Meditation, which is included in the cost of tuition (the regular price to learn Primordial Sound Meditation is $375/person).
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What People Are Saying
"I thought there would be a lot of workshop participants from New York, like me, but actually, people traveled from all over the world for this weekend and it was well worth it. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing!"
—Cara J. Ottilio-Cooper, New York City
"My meditation was deeper and more satisfying with my mantra and your instruction. I had a connection with God that was a profound experience for me."
—Judith C., Fort Collins, Colorado
"It was an amazing experience that I will build on forever. It's changed my life and I hope to be at another workshop soon."
—Eva P., Miami, Florida
"This was all new to me and the most amazing, fulfilling experience. The combination of styles of Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon bring so much understanding to the principles expressed."
—Karla H., New York
"Thank you for this event. I am very inspired to incorporate many of the tools that were re-introduced to me – especially meditation and natural health. This truly was a weekend retreat that will carry over for a long time"
—Sally M., Sacramento, California
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A Weekend Within Dates and Locations
April 30–May 2, 2010: La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, California
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A Weekend Within Pricing
Special Savings for Groups!
Experience a Weekend Within with your friends, family, and work colleagues! We offer special group savings so that you can easily share these timeless teachings with those closest to you.
Standard Tuition: $775
Group of 2: $600/person
Group of 3: $500/person
Group of 4 or more: $400/person
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Please note that transportation & accommodations are not included.
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