Founded in 1977, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is the nation’s most trusted source for wellness and personal growth. As a nonprofit organization, Omega offers diverse and innovative educational experiences that inspire an integrated approach to personal and social change. Located on 195 acres in the beautiful Hudson Valley, Omega welcomes more than 23,000 people to its workshops, conferences, and retreats in Rhinebeck, New York, and at exceptional locations around the world. eOmega.org
Gordon Neufeld, coauthor of Hold On to Your Kids, talks with Sil Reynolds, coauthor of Mothering & Daughtering, about the need for children to be dependent on their parents in order to become fully independent later in life.
Carla Goldstein talks about building a stronger partnership between women and men, partnership that acknowledges and embraces our interdependence and that builds on our mutual interests in achieving gender equality.
International Women's Day is celebrated around the world to honor women's...
We are saddened by the recent loss of a special teacher and friend to Omega -- and to many of you. Debbie Ford passed away on Feb. 17, 2013. Our hearts are with Debbie's family and friends. Below is a recent interview with Debbie Ford, where she talks...
Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), talks about the present moment and the "thousand-year view" with Omega.
Omega: The Stress Reduction Clinic, which you founded in 1979, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Since that time, we've seen incredible changes in the...
Carla Goldstein, chief external affairs officer at Omega and cofounder of the Omega Women's Leadership Center, discusses why the need for a women's movement is just as timely as ever.
In any discussion about the relevance of the women's...
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Posted September 17, 2012 | 10:47 AM
Ann M. Veneman, former head of UNICEF, discusses women, leadership, and the importance of education.
Omega: You served as secretary of food and agriculture for California, secretary of agriculture for the United States, and executive director of UNICEF, all very...
With increased safety, educational opportunities and recognition that their voices count, girls and young women have more opportunity than ever to be problem solvers and contribute to building a more safe and sustainable world for everybody. But girls and young women still face many challenges related to gender and often...
To pray is to let go of your belief that you are in control of your life, and to give it over to something more inclusive than your own point of view. Omega cofounder Elizabeth Lesser encourages us to take...
Omega talks with Bobby McFerrin about music, spirituality, and the joy of play.
Omega: Your songs often don't use words, but they carry as much meaning, depth, and emotion as the most beautiful, skillful lyrics. Is it a conscious choice not...
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