Integral Weekend – ITP Comes to Seattle

The Power of Practice – An Integral Approach to Realizing Your Fullest Potential — Sept. 19-21, 2008

This workshop introduces an integral approach that involves movement, meditation, and mind/body practices, leading you on a far-reaching journey to realize your inborn genius. In this workshop, you will learn about:

• Listening to the body as a wise teacher
• Effective affirmations to create healthy changes in your life
• The ITP Kata, a 40-minute integration of physical, mental, and spiritual exercises
• Powerful techniques for living a balanced and centered life
• Methods for effective communication with yourself and others

Introductory Session:
Friday, September 19, 6 pm-9 pm
(Community Center at Mercer Island)

Workshop:
Saturday, September 20, 9:30 am-4 pm
& Sunday, September 21, 11am-4 pm
(Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA)

Registration for the introductory session is $10.
The weekend workshop is $195
A special weekend workshop rate of $100 is available for full time students.

For more information: contact Barry Robbins at rexball@aol.com Seattle Contact: Larry Jacobson 206-232-6300 or email: LMJ-safe@comcast.net

Or, visit the Bastyr University website:

http://www.bastyr.edu/news/news.asp?NewsID=1505  

Esalen Workshop:

The Power of Practice: An Integral Approach to Realizing Your Potential — Weekend of Oct. 10-12, 2008

Led by certified ITP trainers Barry Robbins and Pam Kramer, this workshop offers the direct experience of Integral Transformative Practice, an exploration and study of consciousness, and a daily practice for increased vitality, fulfillment, and joy.

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ITP International announces publication of the history-making Leonard Energy Training (LET) Manual

ITP International announces the publication of the eagerly awaited Leonard Energy Training (LET) manual. The manual, written by George Leonard and Joel Kirsch, is a compilation of decades of practice, and provides a complete guide to LET exercises and philosophy.

Buy the LET Manual today>

Originally inspired by aikido, LET is a body-centered method which teaches practical ways of dealing with everyday life situations, while enhancing the flow of vital energy.

Over the past thirty years, LET has been presented to some 40,000 people, and applied to such diverse fields as education, psychotherapy, sexuality, sports, therapy, drug abuse prevention, health and wellness, ballet, management, human resource development and personal growth. From a filmmaker to an airline captain, from ballet dancers to Silicon Valley executives, participants in LET exercises report insights and immediate applications to particular professions as well as to day-to-day living.

“This is important work not only for improving the lives of individuals, but for the betterment of the world,” said Pam Kramer, President of ITP International. “LET offers a simple, humanistic philosophy, based on non-violence and understanding. It helps practitioners feel their way into alternative ways of responding to difficult situations, as well as helping them to realize their goals and achieve a calmer, more centered way of being. We hope people will buy this manual and use it to improve their lives, and the world we live in.”

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ITP San Francisco Open Session 

ITP/SF is holding an open session ITP group on July 7 at 7pm. We'll do the Kata together with some instruction for those who're new-comers. Following this we'll do some basic LET and finish with a discussion/chance to get to know each other.

The cost of this evening is $10. The group will meet at 4521-20th Street in SF. Email Charlotte Hatch at charha.itp@gmail.com for directions.

ITP Columbus Open Sessions 

Integral Transformative Practice Columbus will host open sessions all summer long at our usual location, The Aikido School of Central Ohio, 4554 Indianola Avenue in north Columbus. Here is a link to their web site. Scroll down to find the link to the map.
http://www.aikidoschool.org/index.html

Beginning Thursday, June 12 through August 28, we will meet every Thursday (except July 3) from 6:30-7:45pm. We will do the ITP kata so please wear loose, comfortable clothing and a bring a cushion to sit on. The fee is $5.00 per session. Note: There will be no class on July 3.

These informal sessions are a great way to experience the practice in a group setting. We will begin our next regular practice cycle in September when we will close to new members until the following May. We invite you to join us in this transforming adventure. For more information, contact Christina Grote at grote1@mindspring.com.

ITP in Berkeley, CA

ITP Berkeley invites you to join us at our open sessions. Immerse yourself in a program involving body, mind, heart, and soul

We meet on Saturdays, 9-11:30 am, Berkeley Unitarian Fellowship, Cedar & Bonita Streets (Enter on Bonita Street side).

You are invited to experience a lovely interactive Saturday morning program that involves non-strenuous movement, meditation and energy exercises, and supports you in cultivating your own sustainable daily practice.

All you need is a mat, a beginner's mind and an open heart. A $10 room donation is requested.

For more information, contact Martin at 925-631-4231 or email val48sf@yahoo.com

ITPI Conference is the Largest Gathering in ITP History

On May 17th and 18th, 2008, the largest gathering of practitioners in ITP history convened in Marin County, California.  Over 125 participants, many representing ITP groups from across the country, met to deepen their practices and learn about the integral vision of Michael Murphy.

Michael Murphy’s inspiring talks laid out the theoretical roots of ITP, the role of integral practices in the expansion of human functioning and the emergence of metanormal capacities.  Michael discussed the exciting possibility that evolution may be poised for its next great leap, perhaps of the magnitude of the emergence of life or mind.

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Evaluations from Workshop Participants:

“Great! Relaxed, informative, heart opening, rich, centered, balanced, fun, delightful. The leaders were very present, supportive, open & loving. I am deeply appreciative for all their giving.”

“Excellent—more than my expectations. A beautiful, balanced program incorporating a variety of exercises and interactions to expand the mind, body & soul, which can be taken into daily life.”

“I attended not knowing what to expect & found so many strong elements emerge—love, support & connectiveness to the universe that I had never really felt before.”

“Fabulous! Refreshing, energizing, loving; just what I needed. Great group. Great teachers."