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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

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Putting Parents Back in the Driver's Seat: An Interview With Gordon Neufeld, Part 1

(0) Comments | Posted April 22, 2013 | 1:31 PM

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.

Reynolds: There is some disagreement in the...

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Women and Men Advancing Gender Equality Together

(1) Comments | Posted March 15, 2013 | 11:17 AM

2013-03-13-GoldsteinCarlaStandardWeb.jpgCarla 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...

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Beyond Your Wildest Dreams: Debbie Ford on Overcoming Fear and Igniting Self-Confidence

(1) Comments | Posted February 22, 2013 | 1:25 PM

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...

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You Are Not Broken

(1) Comments | Posted February 19, 2013 | 9:41 AM

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Panache Desai Takes a New Approach to Self-Discovery

In this interview by Omega, Panache Desai encourages you to see that you are not a mistake, that you are not broken.

Omega: How did you come to be a spiritual...

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Moving Beyond "Green"

(0) Comments | Posted October 12, 2012 | 12:26 PM

Bob Berkebile encourages us to look to nature as our model for how to live sustainably. Join Bob Berkebile at the upcoming Design by Nature Conference.

Omega: For more than 30 years, you have been a pioneer in the sustainable design movement, and helped introduce...

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Mindfulness in the Modern World: An Interview With Jon Kabat-Zinn

(1) Comments | Posted October 7, 2012 | 11:09 AM

2012-10-03-KabatZinnJWeb.jpgJon 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...

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Yes, We Still Need a Women's Movement -- for the Sake of Everybody

(1) Comments | Posted September 19, 2012 | 6:13 PM

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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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Redefining Leadership in the 21st Century: An Interview With Ann M. Veneman

(0) Comments | Posted September 17, 2012 | 10:47 AM

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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...

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A Way Out of Suffering: An Interview With Sharon Salzberg

(15) Comments | Posted August 26, 2012 | 10:42 AM

2012-08-22-SharonSalzbergWeb.jpgOmega talks with Sharon Salzberg, who urges us to live from love and take care of one another.

Omega: You are often called one of America's leading spiritual teachers. What does it mean to you to be a spiritual teacher?

Sharon: I...

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The Biggest Challenges Facing Girls and Young Women Today: 4 Women Leaders Respond

(10) Comments | Posted August 3, 2012 | 5:29 PM

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...

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The Spiritual Adventurer's Guide to Prayer

(5) Comments | Posted July 19, 2012 | 7:20 AM

2012-07-13-ElizabethLesserweb.jpg 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...

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Playing the Role of You: An Interview With Sandra Joseph

(0) Comments | Posted June 28, 2012 | 12:09 PM

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Broadway star Sandra Joseph, from "The Phantom of the Opera," talks to Omega about overcoming fear on and off the stage.

Omega: You've said when you were 9 years old you saw the play "Annie" and decided you wanted to be...

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Sing Your Prayers: An Interview With Bobby McFerrin

(1) Comments | Posted June 11, 2012 | 6:15 PM

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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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Why Couples Fight: Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt

(1) Comments | Posted May 25, 2012 | 7:52 AM

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In this post, Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt discuss why couples fight and how to replace negativity in a relationship with curiosity.

Omega: How did you come to create Imago Relationship Therapy together? Did it happen because of your...

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