The Opening the Heart Workshop

Linda Aranda has been leading the Opening the Heart Workshop for 20 years as both a senior coordinator and a musician. She has also led related programs at Spring Hill in Ashby, Massachusetts. www.openingtheheartworkshop.com
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Jon Berenson, PhD, a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience in private practice in Providence, Rhode Island, has been a senior staff coordinator of The Opening the Heart Workshop for more than 18 years.…
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Donna Macomber has been a facilitator of The Opening the Heart Workshop since 1990. She has a private counseling practice in western Massachusetts. www.openingtheheartworkshop.com
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Peter Watson, leader of The Opening the Heart Workshop since 1989, has directed the Core Studies Program at Interface in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Peter has more than 20 years of experience in counseling and facilitating group…
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Experience a safe environment in which to access feelings, work through blocked emotions, disentangle from the past, reconnect with core truths, and learn to live more fully from the heart. In this supportive and highly experiential weekend, you are invited to explore new methods of self-discovery and self-expression.
The Opening the Heart Workshop draws on a variety of Western psychological approaches, including Gestalt, bioenergetics, and regression, and includes a variety of small group and individual exercises. Dance, movement, and music contribute significantly to this unique healing experience. This safely structured intensive was originally conceived in 1976 by Robert and Judith Gass.
Note A questionnaire will be sent with your confirmation and must be completed prior to the program. Due to the intensive nature of this program, it may be difficult to participate in other Kripalu events or receive healing arts services.
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- tuition:
- $230
- meals & accommodations:
- $182–$702
- total cost range:
- $412–$932
Based on accommodations choice
About the Accommodations
- Standard Plus Rooms
- $360–$702
These quiet, private rooms are perfect for those who want a real retreat, and include simple décor, a double or queen-size bed, or twin beds.
- Standard Rooms
- $212–$264
These spare and peaceful rooms measure 8' x 12' and include a double or queen-size bed or platform twin beds.
- Dormitory
- $182
The dorms allow for 6-22 people per room, and offer simple bunk beds and nearby hall bathrooms.
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