Upcoming Events:

July 13- 21, 2008

Sheffield, England: Ongoing Hakomi training; see  http://www.hakomi.co.uk/ for details.

July 25-29, 2008

Dublin, Ireland: Ongoing Hakomi training.

July Inquiry Groups in Austin

• Mid-day: July 8 (12:30 – 1:30 PM)
• Evening: July 8  (7:00 – 8:00 PM)

July Therapy Groups:

• Tuesday Group: July 8
• Wednesday Group: July 9

August 7-10

Hakomi Conference: “The Essential Connection: 
Mindfulness, Brain and Body in Psychotherapy” in Boulder, Colorado 
on the Naropa University Nalanda Campus. http://www.hakomiinstitute.com/

August Therapy Groups

• Tuesday Groups: August 5, 12, 19, 26
• Wednesday Groups: August 6, 13, 20, 27

August Inquiry Groups

• Mid-day: August 5, 12, 19, 26 (12:30 – 1:30 PM)
• Evening: August 12 (7:00 – 8:00 PM)
  

August 21

Recipient of the Byron Cox award:

THE 6TH ANNUAL BYRON E. COX iCARE GALA
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Dell Jewish Community Center in Austin

In attending this Gala fundraising event, you are providing substantial support for those who are living with cancer and AIDS.
Join us for a special night of celebration for these dedicated and compassionate professionals who have given uncountable hours to the care of people living with cancer and AIDS.

August 27

"Mindfulness and Loving Presence in Transformative
Relationships;" AustinICF Chapter evening
presentation. Casa de Luz, 6:30 – 8:00 PM.

September 5-6

“Waking Up to an Open Hearted Life: Buddhist and
Christian Contemplative Practices” with Ann Beaty at
Ordinary Mind. Contact Ann Beaty for registration. $125

September 9

“Waking Up and Growing Up: Maturing in Life and in
Practice,” Beginning of a 6-month class series, one class
per month on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. To
register, contact Ordinary Mind.

September Inquiry Groups at Ordinary Mind

• Mid-day: Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• Evening: Sept. 23

• Tuesday groups: Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• Wednesday groups: Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24

October 5

Presentation at the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation conference in Austin, Texas. "The Inquiry Process: Mindful Dialogue as Liberating Intimacy in a Social Context," with Peg Syverson.

October 7

Class #2: “Waking Up and Growing Up” at Ordinary
Mind.

October Inquiry Groups at Ordinary Mind

• Mid-day: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
• Evening: Oct. 21

October Therapy groups

• Tuesday groups: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
• Wednesday groups: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

November 4

Class #3 “Waking Up and Growing Up” at Ordinary
Mind.

November 8 – 11

“Personhood and the Practice of Loving Presence” presented along with Donna Martin in Paris, France at the International Body Psychotherapy Conference.

November Inquiry Groups at Ordinary Mind

• Mid-day: Nov. 4, 25
• Evening: Nov. 25

November Therapy groups

• Tuesday groups: Nov. 4, (out 11 and 18), 25
• Wednesday groups: Nov. 5, (out 12 and 19), 26
  

December 9
Class #4 “Waking Up and Growing Up” at Ordinary
Mind.

December Inquiry Groups at Ordinary Mind

• Mid-day: Dec. 2, 9, 16
• Evening: Dec. 16

December Therapy groups

• Tuesday groups: Dec. 2, 9, 16
• Wednesday groups: Dec. 3, 10, 17

January 16-17

Introductory Workshop for "Liberating Intimacy: Growing Up and Waking Up in everyday Life" at Ordinary Mind. This workshop will emphasize both the foundation of the Hakomi Method (Loving Presence) and the foundation of the Buddha's teaching (Four Noble Truths). 9AM - 5PM both days and will serve as an introduction to the full Liberating Intimacy training to begin in March 2009. The fee for this Introductory Workshop is $175.

Contact Flint Sparks for registration.

Hawaii Retreat

April 25 – May 1, 2009 - This Moment the Only Teacher: A Buddhist Informed Meditation and Practice Retreat
Flint Sparks and Richard Heckler

June 20 – 26, 2009 - Meditation, Yoga, and the Cultivation of Loving Presence
Flint Sparks and Donna Martin