Awakening the Subtle Energy Body:
The System of the Chakras

Weekly Class
Two Registration Options:  Live Classroom or Audio via the Internet

January 18^th - March 22^nd

10 Monday evenings     7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

This class introduces a body of advanced teachings not previously offered at ClearLight that will be the subject of deep investigation in the coming year.

The process of spiritual awakening takes place at different levels of our Being.   Commonly the teachings provide instruction on awakening the mind and the heart.  But it is in the physical body where many of our psychological and spiritual “blockages” reside.   For this reason, in all of the great Wisdom Traditions there are also spiritual practices that focus on working directly with the physical body, opening to experiencing the body as it is.   That entails becoming familiar with the subtle energy body: the system of the chakras.  In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition working with the chakras is a practice that complements and enhances our meditation on the Natural State. 

In this class we will explore the physical body and the chakra system of subtle energy drawing from the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, Yoga and Tantra.  This approach represents a unique way of knowing ourselves.  It bypasses the thought process and is both direct and powerfully transformative.  While meditation on the chakras is a complete path to full awakening, most often it is combined with other skillful means including visualization, mantra and formless meditation.  When combined in that way, the yogic practice of the chakras helps us to stabilize our ability to recognize and to rest in the experience of our most essential nature.

There will be teachings on awakening the energy body and how it serves our spiritual enlightenment.  Practice will include some gentle yoga to inhabit and open the body, focused breathing (pranayama) to calm the mind, focused meditation to awaken the subtle energy of the chakras, and resting in the Natural State.  We will learn how to identify blocks, work with them energetically to release them, allowing us to rest in the fullness of Being.

What to bring: Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable loose, layered clothing. Chairs and some meditation cushions are provided.  Please bring your own cushion.  If you are not able to do some of the yoga postures or to sit on the floor, that is no problem since modifications and adjustments are possible so that everyone can participate.

A very important part of this training is attending the advanced retreat “Awakening the Subtle Energy Body” on March 20 and 21. It is through intensive practice of these teachings that we make them our own and experience their fruits. 

Instructors:  Scott and Nancy McBride  (for more information about our teachers, go to the Faculty page)

Registration Options:

1. On-site classroom
   10 Monday evenings, 7 - 9 PM
   January 18^th - March 22^nd
   Location:  The Center for Oneness, Ardmore, PA
   Cost:   $150/ $175

                $150 for early registration postmarked by January 12.

                  After that date do NOT mail registration but register at the first class.

                $175 at the first class.
   Click here to link to registration information.

2. Internet classroom
   If you’re unable to come to the “live class”, with permission of the instructors you can take the class via the Internet - accessing the audio recordings at our website for listening or downloading.   This requires having computer and internet access.  A new set of recordings will be made available each week.  
   Cost:   $100, register anytime up until March 10^th
   A link to the recordings will be provided after registration.
   Click here to link to registration information. 

Awakening the Subtle Energy Body Retreat

Weekend Group Retreat for Level II

Saturday March 20^th & Sunday March 21^st

Saturday  9:30 AM  to  9:00 PM
Sunday  10:00 AM  to  4:00 PM