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PEACE VILLAGE LEARNING & RETREAT CENTER -- EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY
Enjoy a weekend retreat on a wide variety of topics in beautiful Upstate New York, just one hour from Poughkeepsie!
PLEASE NOTE: Retreats go from Late March until Mid-December. We are currently on 'Winter Break' which is why no meetups are scheduled during these months. Stay tuned, if not yet~ you will soon see meetups scheduled for the spring! It will be well worth the wait.
At Peace Village, some enjoy the opportunity for solitude, for silent walks through the woods, and group interaction with like minded seekers. Others find answers to questions about spiritual knowledge, spiritual power, and the deep experience of meditation. Many have expressed surprise at the complete shift in awareness that can take place in just a few days.
* Discover new life tools through self work and group work in interactive sessions.
* Share with like-minded seekers.
* Take time for quiet reflection, relaxation, walks, and exploration of the beautiful grounds.
* Experience periods of silence and meditation.
* Study the practical aspects of spirituality through classes, exercises, and journaling.
* Enjoy the rejuvenating effects of a pure, serene, and spiritual environment with a vegetarian diet.
* Peace Village is a smoke free and alcohol free environment.
* Stay in comfortable rooms with private bath. In most cases, double accommodation is provided.
Web site: www.peace-village.org
Phone: (518) 589-5000
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Redefining Strength: Choosing Peace Over Control
In a world that often equates strength with action, achievement, or control, true power is found in something far more subtle — the ability to stay peaceful amidst uncertainty. Join us for a reflective talk on discovering inner strength through acceptance, trust, and calm. Whether you’re navigating change, recovery, or simply seeking deeper stability, this session offers gentle yet powerful insights into how peace becomes our greatest strength when we stop needing to control every outcome.
Facilitator:
The special guest this evening will be Madhavi Patale. Madhavi is a dedicated Rajayoga practitioner with over 31 years of experience, blending spiritual wisdom with an academic foundation in Finance and Human Resources (MBA). She conducts meditation sessions, life management courses, and retreats, helping individuals lead purposeful, balanced lives.
Known for her creative insight and compassionate presence, Madhavi empowers people to reconnect with their inner peace, develop emotional resilience, and navigate life with clarity. Passionate about community outreach and holistic well-being, she inspires others to live with presence, values, and vision.
This program is part of our "Monday Online Insight series". Please click here to register in advance. - Raja Yoga Meditation CourseLink visible for attendees
This is an 8-session online course on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 pm (EDT) for 4 weeks beginning Monday, June 2, and ending on Wednesday, June 28, with an option to continue.
Please note that each session is a stepping stone of a journey and that the course needs to be attended in its entirety and in the order presented.
Raja Yoga Meditation is especially designed to build our capacity during times of change and challenge. This course will empower you to keep your mind focused on the positive, come closer to your Higher Power, and find peace and joy amidst uncertainty. You will stand out as a beacon of light in the darkness.
The course will offer a spiritual perspective of the self and life. It will teach a simple method to meditate, to enhance your concentration, and offer insights into spiritual thinking. You will learn about the power of thoughts, and the function of the mind, intellect, and subconscious. The principles of Karma will be introduced.
You will also understand the powers of the soul, the soul’s journey through time and space, and the history and geography of humanity from a spiritual perspective.
Lastly, you will learn a method to nurture and sustain spiritual consciousness through a spiritual way of life. You will discover how the quality of your life is impacted when you spiritually align your thoughts, words and actions.
In essence, you will:- Answer the age-old question 'Who am I'?
- Remember the easy path to Inner power, and overcome all outer challenges.
- Learn how to change unwanted and damaging habits.
- Utilize the power of thought to elevate your feelings and your life.
- Strengthen your relationship with the Source of all Goodness.
- Understand the secrets of karma and empower your choices, and your future.
- Learn practical methods to bring spirituality into your life, so you will move through our ever-challenging world peacefully, lovingly, and joyfully.
Please CLICK HERE to register in advance for this course on ZOOM
