Did you
know? Studies reveal that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail, often
by February. Why? Common pitfalls include vague goals, lack of planning, and
failing to integrate changes into daily life.
Instead of
resolutions, let’s focus on small, intentional habits to help you show up as
your best self—for your family, work, community, and personal growth.
Over six weeks,
you’ll develop practices to foster gratitude, mindfulness, and healthy living
while setting the foundation for lasting happiness, healing, and success.
Join us to
begin your best year yet!
Who is this course for?
- Suitable for everyone:
Regardless of age, background, or prior study, this course is designed to be
inclusive and accessible to all.
-
Ideal
for: anyone tired of new year’s resolutions who wants to start the
year off differently with a community of support around them to do
it.
What you will gain:
- Transformative
techniques: Small changes can make a huge difference, yet they are often the
hardest to adopt. We will explore gentle
effective methods to begin to align our thinking, feeling and doing towards a more positive state.
- Deep relaxation
skills: Develop the ability
to relax profoundly and see more clearly the changes we wish to make in the new
year.
- Community support: Become part of an online community of
like-minded individuals, providing mutual support and shared learning
experiences.
“An insightful course on ways to look at our
inner resources of awareness, concentration and energy in new light.”
Cathleen E.
“Teri does a wonderful job. Well organized.
Thoughtful. A great listener. Caring. First rate”
Victoria R.
“I learned that awareness is the key to live a
fulfilling life and how to operate my life mindfully. Now, I'm confident that
I'm moving forward on the way I should go on!”
Keisuke G.
- Duration: Six weeks of
online classes.
- Session Length: Each class is one hour
(60 minutes) per week.
- Access to Recordings:
Classes are recorded, and you will have access to these recordings for
personal use for six months.
- Weekly Structure: Each
week features a short presentation, experiential practices, and
discussion.
- Community Engagement: An
online community portal allows you to interact and dialogue with fellow
students between classes.
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Supplemental Readings: Students are
encouraged to purchase any one of Gesture of Balance, Gesture of Great Love,
Gift or Work or Openness Mind which are
available on the Dharma College website or through Amazon. Additional
supplemental readings and articles will be available through the Dharma College
Community Portal during the week for those who wish to deepen their
understanding.
Week 1: Gratitude &
Abundance: Recognize and celebrate the gifts in every moment.
Week 2: Creative Rest:
Recharge and heal through rest and recalibration.
Week 3: Physical Movement for Integration: Align body and mind with mindful movement.
Week 4: Mindfulness Made Simple: Discover clarity and presence—it’s not what you think!
Week 5: Positive Communication: Strengthen your connection with self and others.
Week 6: Fueling the Body & Mind for Success: Nourish your being to sustain the changes you are making.
Teri Beckman leads HIGOL, a boutique coaching and consulting company that works with mission-driven leaders to help them increase their community impact and revenue within their organizations by aligning their human, technical, financial resources with their vision. She has studied and practiced Skillful Means and Buddhist psychology as presented by Tarthang Tulku for thirty years. She has a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of Chapel Hill and is a graduate of the Body Therapy Institute, Spirit of Learning Teacher Training.
Arwyn Wilkinson supports operations at the Ratna Ling Retreat Center and
contributes to the Yeshe De Bindery and book distribution project.
Concurrently, she has pursued her studies at Dharma College, where she deeply
values and recommends the profound insights offered by its classes, enriching
both her spiritual practice and understanding of the human experience. Prior to
her involvement with Ratna Ling, Arwyn pursued studies in psychology and
engaged in work with homeless and vulnerable communities. These experiences
have fueled her interest in Nyingma psychology, both personally and for its
broader significance in the world.
Level 100 | Living
Mondays, January 13th to February 17th
5-6pm PST
FREE CANCELLATION AFTER FIRST CLASS
