Working with Aggression

The Light From Within

The Light From Within 47*DURvyzblz.72 View this email in your browser The Light From Within This week's blog focuses on Bob Wing, founder and instructor of the Aikido program at Naropa University, teacher of the body-centered Gestalt Therapy, and guest faculty at the upcoming Authentic Leadership Program.  Bob explores how experiential practices can empower individuals to deflect aggression by tapping into their own inner strength. "Nothing can dim the light which shines from within" ~Maya Angelou~  How do we react to aggression? For most of us, our "fight or flight" reflexes kick in immediately. When participating in any physical encounter, people do not simply react physically – their emotions and minds are also very much present in their interactions. Read More Activate your personal and professional transformation with this in-depth, 16-week experiential course. Learn the power of mindfulness and authentic communication for leading collaborative change. Learn More Bob Wing, MA Bob Wing, MA, founded the Aikido program at Naropa University in 1982. In addition, he was a Faculty member in Naropa's Contemplative Psychology Department for many years.  Bob is currently director of WiseActions, an organization dedicated to cultivating compassionate and transformative action in the world. He is founder of The Mountain Warrior Institute and Warrior of the Heart seminars, each designed to enhance individuals and groups to live and work in wise, skillful, and courageous leadership. Bob also hosts seminars in the Art of Hosting and the Art of Social Innovation. Bob is a respected sculptor and painter and has trained extensively in Trager Psycho-Physical Integration. He currently lives in Boulder, Colorado and leads international workshops and training programs in experiential learning.  SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENT: January 30, 2018 Opening the Door Workshop with Barbara Bash & Bob Wing - An evening to explore the creative energy within ourselves and the world – in alignment – held by ritual – full of surprises.    Register Today Copyright © 2018 Naropa University - Institute, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you've attended a Naropa University event in the past or visited eNaropa.org Our mailing address is: Naropa University - Institute 2130 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, Co 80302 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

The Writing of the World

"Every line is good because it doesn't lie." 

The Writing of the World 47*DURvyzblz.72 View this email in your browser The Writing of the World This week's blog focuses again on Barbara Bash, author, illustrator, calligraphic artist and guest faculty at the upcoming Authentic Leadership Program.  Barbara shares how her passion for communication in all its forms has been a source of inspiration in her journey through life.  Join Barbara and Bob Wing in a special Workshop "Opening the Door"  on January 30th, 2018. Enjoy a moment of exploration and hands on experience. "Every line is good because it doesn't lie."  Ed Young Read More Don't miss the Special Workshop Event at Naropa University You may also be interested in activating your personal and professional transformation with the in-depth, 16-week experiential course. Learn the power of mindfulness and authentic communication for leading collaborative change this spring or summer. Learn More Barbara Bash Barbara Bash is a calligrapher, author, illustrator and teacher of Big Brush and illustrated journaling workshops. She co-directed the Book Arts program with Susan Edwards at Naropa University and collaborated with musicians, storytellers, and dancers developing calligraphic performance art that joined Eastern brush sensibility with Western alphabetic forms. This creative exploration has been her springboard for mixing word and image in deeper ways. Barbara's most recent book is an expanded edition of True Nature: An Illustrated Journal of Four Seasons in Solitude. Register Today SPECIAL EVENT: Opening the Door Workshop with Barbara Bash & Bob Wing An evening to explore the creative energy within ourselves and the world – in alignment – held by ritual – full of surprises. January 30, 2018 Register Today Copyright © 2018 Naropa University - Institute, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you've attended a Naropa University event in the past or visited eNaropa.org Our mailing address is: Naropa University - Institute 2130 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, Co 80302 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

How Are You Choosing to Start this New Year?

The Storm before the Calm 47*DURvyzblz.72 View this email in your browser How Are You Choosing to Start this New Year?  This week's blog focuses on getting caught up in the constant motion of our fast-paced world. We understandably become so busy with our lives, our work and various distractions that we often forget to pause and reflect on what is truly essential to our well-being. To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest." ~ Pema Chödrön ~ Read More Don't miss the Special Workshop Event at Naropa University Activate your personal and professional transformation with this in-depth, 16-week experiential course. Learn the power of mindfulness and authentic communication for leading collaborative change. Learn More Dr. Bruno Sobral Dr. Bruno Sobral is the first director of the Colorado State University One Health Initiative and a professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology. The One Health Initiative focuses on finding solutions to climactic, ecological, food security, population and public-health challenges in today's world by delivering innovative interventions for healthy systems. Register Today SPECIAL EVENT: Opening the Door Workshop with Barbara Bash & Bob Wing An evening to explore the creative energy within ourselves and the world – in alignment – held by ritual – full of surprises. January 30, 2018 Register Today Copyright © 2018 Naropa University - Institute, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you've attended a Naropa University event in the past or visited eNaropa.org Our mailing address is: Naropa University - Institute 2130 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, Co 80302 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list