Often we find ourselves regressed when visiting or interacting with our families of origin, feeling fourteen when we are, in actuality, much older. Why do we find it so hard to be our adult selves in our families of origin? We are often participating without knowing why or what we are protecting. We can find […]
The verb resourcing has become a signal word in the field of neurodiversity and something essential in living a life of basic sanity, especially in the times we find ourselves. In the dictionary, Resourcing means giving money, workers, skills, etc., to a particular job or piece of work; however, in Karuna Training, we practice resourcing […]
A wisdom mandala is an ancient tool for organizing the world and understanding inter-relatedness. In a colorful circle divided to hold the directions, elements, psychological aspects, and wisdom of the world, humans have understood the importance of depicting the world’s knowledge in a concise and evocative manner. In Karuna, we draw from the Wisdom Mandala […]
Harvesting the Richness of Our Lives Karuna Live! with Sandra Ladley Saturday, October 15th, 2022, from 10 - 11 am Mountain Time Autumn is the season of harvesting, celebrating, and replenishing our stores to help nourish us through the winter. The same seasonal approach can be applied to our lives; we can find what nourishes […]
Offering Gratitude to Turtle Island and her Original Inhabitants with Eduardo Duran, hosted by Melissa Moore Saturday, November 26, 9 AM PT/ 10 AM MT Join Karuna Training for a post-colonial one-hour discussion on the true meaning of Thanksgiving with native elder Eduardo Duran. We will explore the act of restorative compassion by offering the […]
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15, 6 - 7 PM MST, rise of the waxing crescent moon It’s easy to forget our natural connection to the sacred in the bustle of holiday time. Then we miss the point of the season; no matter what our spiritual aptitudes may be… the dark time of the year has a hush, […]
January Karuna Live: Aspirations over Resolutions for the New Year With Melissa Moore Saturday, January 21, from 10 AM - 11 AM MT The New Year is a new beginning, and even if we are superstitious, we still have to pause at the threshold of the unknown. How to do that with grace and without […]
An Exploration of Love and Life Facilitated by Sandra Ladley Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 10 - 11 am Mountain Time FREE - ONLINE Valentine's Day stirs reflection on love in our lives: we’re in and out of love, in and out of passion and compassion. Love is a moving force that we feel and […]
March Karuna Live: Navigating the Winds of Change With Melissa Moore Thursday, March 9 from 6PM - 7PM MT Free Change is inevitable, thank goodness! Without the dynamic nature of change, we would all become bored and uninspired. Yet, change is windy and unpredictable like March winds – and we all fall on a continuum […]
Embodying Transcendence Closing Session: Take Me in Your Heart and Live Free: Dance of the Ancestors Facilitated by Luchy Lopez When Sunday, June 18th, 8AM - 10AM MT Where ONLINE The experiences of our lineage are alive in our bodies, speech, and minds. Most of this information remains unconscious, while some experiences await a warm-hearted […]
Karuna Live: Spring Break! Remember How to Play? With Sandra Ladley Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 10 - 11 am Mountain Time FREE - ONLINE Spring is here! It’s time to move about and frolic! Our trees, flowers, and veggies are starting to open - why can’t we? Have you forgotten how to start fresh […]
Karuna Live: Shedding Shame: Growing Compassion for Sexuality and Gender With Miriam Hall Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10 - 11 am Mountain Time FREE - ONLINE Why is it that shame arises so quickly for so many when we discuss gender or sexuality? Though there is nothing inherently shameful about either, systemic patriarchy has […]