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Chrysalis Institute is a vibrant resource and learning center for exploring insights and practices drawn from the world’s spiritual traditions, philosophies and contemporary science. Chrysalis encourages spiritual growth and exploration beyond the conventional boundaries of any one faith. 

 

spring 2018 Keynote

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What Matters Most

Featuring James Hollis, PhD
Friday, May 4, 2018 from 7-9pm

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Programs
Spring 2018 Keynote: What Matters Most
May 4
Spring 2018 Keynote: What Matters Most

Jung observed that “Life is a short pause between two great mysteries.” What matters is how we live in that pause. Since mortality frames our journey, how might we live more fully? What attitudes and practices can help? How can we experience this short pause in a way that is rich with meaning?

Workshop with James Hollis: What Matters Most
May 5
Workshop with James Hollis: What Matters Most

Jung observed that “Life is a short pause between two great mysteries.” What matters is how we live that pause. Given that mortality frames our journey, how might we live it more fully, not defined by fear, morbidity, and denial? What attitudes and practices allow us to live more fully? And what psychological maturation brings us to experience this short pause as rich with meaning?

MBSR for Mindful Mornings
May 19
MBSR for Mindful Mornings

Mindfulness isn't just a buzzword. It's proven to help reduce stress, chronic pain and a range of other life issues. Stress can become overwhelming and when left unmanaged compromises the overall health of one's body. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) gives you proven techniques for living in the present and reducing the worries and fears that cause unnecessary stress. Learn the science and application of mind-body medicine to promote resilience and healing. This course gets rave reviews from participants!

Intro To Mindfulness
May 19
Intro To Mindfulness

This popular introductory class to mindfulness is a great way to dip your toe in and discover its positive impact. Learn the benefits of mindfulness from a practical and scientific perspective as well as ways to incorporate it into your daily life.

Mindful Parenting Conference
Jun 9
Mindful Parenting Conference

One of the most challenging and rewarding experiences in life is parenting. In our overstimulated, busy society, we're raising children in a very different environment than the one we experienced. Parenting articles and books are everywhere, but what tools and practices are most helpful, effective, and well-tested? 

Mindfulness and Movement One-day Retreat
Jun 10
Mindfulness and Movement One-day Retreat

Step into nature and savor the beauty of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens for our quarterly Mindfulness and Movement one-day silent retreat. Enjoy the opportunity to unite mind, body and spirit through guided sitting meditations, walking meditations through the garden, and gentle mindful movement. Join us for a day of wellness and renewal while deepening your meditation and mindfulness practice.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Jul 11
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness isn't just a buzzword. It's proven to help reduce stress, chronic pain and a range of other life issues. Stress can become overwhelming and when left unmanaged compromises the overall health of one's body. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) gives you proven techniques for living in the present and reducing the worries and fears that cause unnecessary stress. Learn the science and application of mind-body medicine to promote resilience and healing. This course gets rave reviews from participants!

PRACTICE GROUPS

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Experience a variety of spiritual practices with our donation-based Practice Groups.

upcoming Retreats

Featured
Annual Women’s Retreat : Coming Home to Oneself
Apr 29
Annual Women’s Retreat : Coming Home to Oneself

In a safe and soulful sanctuary, join Carol Jacobs for an exploration of a fairy tale as the portal into the awakening of new life and deepening wholeness. Dialogue and “Active Imagination”with our bodies, our minds, our dreams, art, and voice, provides access to an abundance of creativity and love. Responding to the guidance of our inner wisdom we are led to integrate both the feminine and the masculine energies toward the gift of becoming who we are called to be.

Mindfulness and Movement One-day Retreat
Jun 10
Mindfulness and Movement One-day Retreat

Step into nature and savor the beauty of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens for our quarterly Mindfulness and Movement one-day silent retreat. Enjoy the opportunity to unite mind, body and spirit through guided sitting meditations, walking meditations through the garden, and gentle mindful movement. Join us for a day of wellness and renewal while deepening your meditation and mindfulness practice.

Put something on and get yourself over to our keynote on May 4! It only happens twice a year! Hear from the most renowned expert in living a life that matters, James Hollis PhD, will blow your mind.
Last Friday we all got to honor and celebrate the amazing Christophile, owner of @perkbonair who has done so much to bring the #bonair community together. From hosting fundraisers and collection drives at the cafe, organizing @otrmakersmart, providing free coffee for local school functions, offering free children’s programs and just being an all around amazing person, THIS is how you build community. I’m honored to call her a friend, and now she’s April’s winner of the #dogooderaward! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 📷: @_eyeofagiant . . . #rva #dogood #dogooderawardseries
Research shows that putting yourself down does NOT in fact help you strive for greatness. Try something else. Try kindness. Try compassion. Shared from @mujeresdemaiz Art by @subliming.jpg
Wishing you all a wonderful awe-filled weekend! #calvinandhobbes