2:00 to 3:30 pm
CoreTraining: Building the Foundation for Meditative Living
with Dan Rotnem
In person and via Zoom
CoreTraining is a transformative program designed to help individuals develop self-mastery, emotional intelligence, and mental strength through purposeful living. The program features 12 practices–6 meditations and 6 mindfulness exercises—that blend ancient wisdom with modern psychological insights. Dan will lead a 90-minute hybrid session on the first Sunday of each month, focusing on a different CoreTraining practice. This system empowers you to unlock your highest potential and navigate life’s challenges with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.
CoreTraining suits people seeking to integrate spiritual growth with emotional intelligence and practical life skills. Its focus on identity, co-creation, and transformative practice creates a system that supports stress reduction, self-transcendence, and comprehensive personal growth and empowerment.
The twelve practices are divided into six modules, each containing one meditation and one mindfulness practice. Each practice is effective on its own and can be engaged with by beginners and advanced students alike. You do not need to attend all sessions to “keep up” or benefit.
Participation in all sessions is not required.
September
7, 2025:
Perfect
Mirror is a powerful meditation practice that empowers you to detach
from your thoughts, emotions, and sensations, and witness them from a place of
clarity, calm, and freedom. In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn how to
step back from the constant flow of inner experiences—like watching a movie
unfold without getting caught up in it. As you practice, you may feel the
boundaries of your “self” soften, allowing you to expand and merge with the
present moment, creating a deep sense of peace and equanimity. This isn’t about
suppressing or ignoring feelings; it’s about transforming your relationship
with them, enabling you to respond with greater presence and emotional balance.
Through luminous witnessing, you’ll develop the power to approach life’s
challenges with clarity and resilience. By consistently practicing this art of
witnessing, you’ll integrate profound inner peace and freedom into your
everyday life. Join us to explore the liberating effects of Perfect Mirror
Meditation and experience a deep shift in your perspective on life.
Dan Rotnem is a mindfulness teacher, dharma teacher, and master martial artist who guides people to transform their lives through self-awareness, emotional mastery, and purposeful living. His goal is to make his teachings practical, relatable, accessible, and life-changing for everyone. Dan combines ancient wisdom, from Alchemy to Zen, with modern ideas from psychology, neuroscience, and somatics. He has a BA and MA in Chinese from The Ohio State University, a BA in Metaphysics, and is working on a Ph.D. at the University of Sedona. Dan created CoreTraining and is writing a new Dao De Jing translation and commentary called Weaving the Way.
Registration:
If you would like to register for this or any of our programs, there are several easy ways to do so.
You may:
• click the "Register" link located at the bottom of this page
• call 724-964-8886 to speak with a member of our friendly staff
• complete and mail a printable registration form along with your payment to:
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center
2067 Evergreen Road
P.O. Box 424
Villa Maria, PA 16155
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