Current and Upcoming:
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MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION 8-WEEK COURSE : Sundays beginning February 23
ANDEAN SACRED ARTS TRAINING WITH JUAN NUNEZ DEL PRADO : April 1-6
SOUTHERN ARIZONA LLACTA KARPAY PILGRIMAGE WITH JUAN NUNEZ DEL PRADO : April 7-10
(scroll below for full details)
MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION 8-WEEK COURSE : Sundays beginning February 23
ANDEAN SACRED ARTS TRAINING WITH JUAN NUNEZ DEL PRADO : April 1-6
SOUTHERN ARIZONA LLACTA KARPAY PILGRIMAGE WITH JUAN NUNEZ DEL PRADO : April 7-10
Mindful Self-Compassion 8-Week Course
THIS COURSE IS FULL!
(Submit the form below to be notified of the next series dates)
Upcoming Course Series in Tucson:
Sunday afternoons 2pm-5pm
Week 1: February 23
Week 2: March 1
Week 3: March 8
Week 4: March 22
Week 5: March 29
Retreat: April 18 (Saturday 9am-1pm)
Week 6: April 19
Week 7: April 26
Week 8: May 3
What is MSC?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week course designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. It was developed by Christopher Germer, PhD, a leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy (www.chrisgermer.com) and Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion (www.Self-Compassion.org).
MSC combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Mindfulness is the first step—turning with loving awareness toward difficult experience (thoughts, emotions, and sensations). Self-compassion comes next—bringing loving awareness to ourselves. Together, mindfulness and self-compassion comprise a state of warm, connected, presence during difficult moments in our lives.
Most of us feel compassion when a close friend is struggling. What would it be like to receive the same kindness and compassion that you give to others when you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate? All that’s required is a simple U-turn--including yourself in the circle of your compassion. Self-compassion is essentially a humble enterprise.
Self-compassion involves the capacity to soothe, comfort, and validate ourselves, as well as to protect, provide for and motivate ourselves, when things go wrong in our lives. It is learned, in part, by connecting with our natural compassion for others. Learning how to be self-compassionate also helps us sustain and expand our compassion for others.
Numerous research studies show that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being, coping with life challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and more satisfying personal relationships. It is an inner strength that enables us to be more fully human—more fully ourselves.
Fortunately, self-compassion can be learned by anyone.
In MSC Training you’ll learn to:
Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
Understand the science of self-compassion
Use self-compassion to live in accord with your values
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Work with challenging relationships
Manage caregiver fatigue
Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
Teach simple self-compassion skills to others
MSC is designed for members of the general public. Meditation experience is not necessary to participate in MSC.
All are welcome! The program is based on the values of equity, diversity and inclusiveness.
Program activities include short talks, experiential exercises, meditation, group discussion, and home practices.
MSC is a journey—an adventure in self-discovery and self-kindness. Self-compassion has the paradoxical effect of both soothing our emotional distress as well as opening us to the pain that we may have been unconsciously holding inside, often for many years. Therefore, challenging emotions are likely to surface during the program, including past trauma. MSC teachers are committed to helping participants feel safe and comfortable during the course. However, participants agree at the outset that they will take primary responsibility for their emotional well-being.
MSC is therapeutic, but it’s not therapy. The emphasis of the program is on building the resources of mindfulness and self-compassion. MSC is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
Participants should also be aware that MSC is mindfulness-based compassion training. Mindfulness and compassion go hand-in-hand, but our main purpose is compassion training.
In a randomized, controlled study, MSC significantly increased self-compassion, compassion for others, mindfulness, and life satisfaction, as well as decreased depression, anxiety and stress. Read the full-text article. Improvements were linked to how much a person practiced in their daily lives. MSC participants are asked to practice mindfulness and self-compassion at home for up to ½ hour per day, and teachers guide and support participants in that endeavor.
Highly recommended while participating in the MSC course:
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer
It is also recommended, but not required, that participants read the following two books to get the most out of the training:
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer
8-Week Course Fee: $250
$50 deposit to reserve a spot
Class size is limited - Advance registration required!
East/Central Tucson - Address given upon approved registration
Payment plans and make-up sessions may be arranged as needed.
(Submit the form below to be notified of the next series dates)
Upcoming Course Series in Tucson:
Sunday afternoons 2pm-5pm
Week 1: February 23
Week 2: March 1
Week 3: March 8
Week 4: March 22
Week 5: March 29
Retreat: April 18 (Saturday 9am-1pm)
Week 6: April 19
Week 7: April 26
Week 8: May 3
What is MSC?
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is an empirically-supported 8-week course designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. It was developed by Christopher Germer, PhD, a leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy (www.chrisgermer.com) and Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion (www.Self-Compassion.org).
MSC combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Mindfulness is the first step—turning with loving awareness toward difficult experience (thoughts, emotions, and sensations). Self-compassion comes next—bringing loving awareness to ourselves. Together, mindfulness and self-compassion comprise a state of warm, connected, presence during difficult moments in our lives.
Most of us feel compassion when a close friend is struggling. What would it be like to receive the same kindness and compassion that you give to others when you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate? All that’s required is a simple U-turn--including yourself in the circle of your compassion. Self-compassion is essentially a humble enterprise.
Self-compassion involves the capacity to soothe, comfort, and validate ourselves, as well as to protect, provide for and motivate ourselves, when things go wrong in our lives. It is learned, in part, by connecting with our natural compassion for others. Learning how to be self-compassionate also helps us sustain and expand our compassion for others.
Numerous research studies show that self-compassion is strongly associated with emotional well-being, coping with life challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and more satisfying personal relationships. It is an inner strength that enables us to be more fully human—more fully ourselves.
Fortunately, self-compassion can be learned by anyone.
In MSC Training you’ll learn to:
Practice mindfulness and self-compassion in daily life
Understand the science of self-compassion
Use self-compassion to live in accord with your values
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
Work with challenging relationships
Manage caregiver fatigue
Practice the art of savoring and self-appreciation
Teach simple self-compassion skills to others
MSC is designed for members of the general public. Meditation experience is not necessary to participate in MSC.
All are welcome! The program is based on the values of equity, diversity and inclusiveness.
Program activities include short talks, experiential exercises, meditation, group discussion, and home practices.
MSC is a journey—an adventure in self-discovery and self-kindness. Self-compassion has the paradoxical effect of both soothing our emotional distress as well as opening us to the pain that we may have been unconsciously holding inside, often for many years. Therefore, challenging emotions are likely to surface during the program, including past trauma. MSC teachers are committed to helping participants feel safe and comfortable during the course. However, participants agree at the outset that they will take primary responsibility for their emotional well-being.
MSC is therapeutic, but it’s not therapy. The emphasis of the program is on building the resources of mindfulness and self-compassion. MSC is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
Participants should also be aware that MSC is mindfulness-based compassion training. Mindfulness and compassion go hand-in-hand, but our main purpose is compassion training.
In a randomized, controlled study, MSC significantly increased self-compassion, compassion for others, mindfulness, and life satisfaction, as well as decreased depression, anxiety and stress. Read the full-text article. Improvements were linked to how much a person practiced in their daily lives. MSC participants are asked to practice mindfulness and self-compassion at home for up to ½ hour per day, and teachers guide and support participants in that endeavor.
Highly recommended while participating in the MSC course:
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer
It is also recommended, but not required, that participants read the following two books to get the most out of the training:
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer
8-Week Course Fee: $250
$50 deposit to reserve a spot
Class size is limited - Advance registration required!
East/Central Tucson - Address given upon approved registration
Payment plans and make-up sessions may be arranged as needed.
Andean Sacred Arts Training : Parts 1, 2 & 3
In Tucson:
April 1-6, 2020 (3-Part Training)
April 7-10 (Llaqta Karpay Pilgrimage)
with Juan Nunez del Prado & Ivan Nunez del Prado
We are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to study with these legendary Andean Teachers.
A Foundation of Andean Mysticism
Andean mysticism is a path of personal power and conscious evolution. The paqos (Andean energy masters) from the high Andes have passed down this powerful yet graceful energy tradition over generations, and they have freely and lovingly shared this tradition with anyone who comes to them with an open heart.
Who is Juan Nunez del Prado?
In 1955, when Juan was 10, his anthropologist father Oscar Núñez del Prado was one of the leaders of an expedition which first encountered the Q’ero Runakuna in the mountains of the Andes.
This Divine encounter with Destiny affected Juan deeply, and led him, like both his parents, to study anthropology. He eventually became a professor at the University of Cusco. For over forty years Juan studied the prophecies and ways of the Inkas and Andean cosmology, following in his father’s footsteps.
Through his research, he met two fourth level Andean Masters, one being Don Benito Qoriwaman. Juan began studying with him in 1979. In 1987, Don Benito gave Juan the rite of Hatun Karpay, the great initiation, which is the fourth level of this tradition, in the lineage of Waskar Inka.
The tradition, as Juan interprets it, covers the teachings of two lineages, the Inkari and Waskar lineages, as passed on to Juan Nuñez del Prado from three celebrated masters of the last generation: don Benito Qoriwaman, don Andres Espinosa, and don Melchor Desa.
The formal training follows a three-part track. You must complete one section before taking the next.
This upcoming training in Tucson Arizona will include all three classes.
Part 1: Right Side Training (Pana): Wednesday, April 1st and Thursday, April 2nd
Part 2: Middle Way Training (Chaupy): Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th
Part 3: Left Side Training (Lloque): Sunday, April 5th and Monday, April 6th
Each day begins at 9am and ends at 5pm.
The ayni donation for these classes will be $225 per 2-day course or $600 if you register for all 6 days.
Llaqta Karpay Pilgrimage: Tuesday, April 7th to Friday, April 10th
Following the 6 day training there is a 4-day Llaqta Karpay Pilgrimage to sacred power places around Tucson and Southern Arizona. This Pilgrimage and Sacred Initiation will offer an opportunity to practice these techniques in nature while receiving a powerful upgrade to your energy body. Each of these 4 days will involve a day trip but no overnights.
The sliding-scale ayni donation for this 4-day Karpay Pilgrimage will be $300-$500.