Omega Institute for Holistic Studies

Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
Formation1977
HeadquartersRhinebeck, New York
Location
Coordinates41°53′08″N 73°49′14″W / 41.8856°N 73.8205°W / 41.8856; -73.8205
Websitewww.eomega.org
Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL) at Rhinebeck, New York.
Ram Dass Library, at Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York.
Sanctuary (meditation hall) at Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York.
Pema Chodron at the Omega Institute, May 2007.

Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is a non-profit educational retreat center located in Rhinebeck, New York. Founded in 1977 by Elizabeth Lesser and Stephan Rechtschaffen, inspired by Sufi mystic, Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan and his ecumenical spirituality, today it offers classes to over 25,000 people a year, at the 190-acre (0.77 km2) campus.[1][2][3][4]

The institute's stated mission is to "provide hope and healing for individuals and society through innovative educational experiences that awaken the best in the human spirit". Omega’s workshops, conferences, and retreats aim to create dialogues on the integration of modern medicine and natural healing; connect science, spirituality, and creativity; and build the groundwork for new traditions and lifestyles.[5][6][7]

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  2. ^ Healy, Mark (October 18, 2002). "HAVENS; The 'Bhajan Belt': Serenity in the Catskills". New York Times.
  3. ^ Omega Institute. Yoga Journal. Mar 1987.
  4. ^ Ricci, Jeanne (2003). Yoga Escapes: A Yoga Journal Guide to the Best Places to Relax, Reflect, and Renew. Celestial Arts. p. 30. ISBN 1-58761-187-2.
  5. ^ Goldman, Ari L. (August 21, 1989). "SEARCHING FOR THE HOLY GRAIL AT AN ADULT HEALING CAMP". New York Times. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
  6. ^ Arthur Frommer (April 6, 2006). "Combine vacation bliss with spiritual growth". San Francisco Chronicle.
  7. ^ "Find your bliss". The Boston Phoenix. February 27 – March 4, 2004. Archived from the original on December 27, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2010.