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.
February
2 2025:
Breath Texture is a
transformative mindfulness exercise designed to deepen your self-awareness by
focusing on the subtle qualities of your breath. In this 90-minute workshop,
you’ll explore the texture of your breath—such as its depth, speed, and
temperature—revealing hidden insights about your emotions, thoughts, and
physical state. Inspired by Zen traditions, this practice encourages you to
simply observe your breath without judgment or control, allowing you to connect
with your present moment experience. By tuning into your breath’s natural
rhythm, you’ll learn to release tension, manage stress, and cultivate emotional
balance. Whether you’re new to mindfulness exercises or experienced, Breath Texture provides accessible tools
to improve focus, emotional resilience, and mindfulness in everyday life. Join
us to discover the power of your breath and unlock greater clarity, peace, and
presence in your 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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