Contemplative Practice
Morning Exercise
This inner exercise involves in depth directing of ones attention to facilitate 3-centered awareness and relaxation in each center.
Six Gestures of Prayer
A silent body prayer using the six gestures of prayer: being, bowing, opening, receiving sharing, grounding.
Prayer of the Heart
One of the richest veins of Christian spiritual wisdom flows through what's known in the Eastern Orthodox tradition as "Prayer of the Heart." ...
Be Still and Know Body Prayer
This is a simple body prayer using the Psalm: "Be still and know that I am God."
I Am Here Body Prayer
This body prayer begins by grounding the being in wholeness and incorporates the three universal gestures of creation: bowing, opening, and filling. Instructions for ...
Elm Dance
Around the planet, as people gather to work together for the healing of our world, a simple, beautiful practice is spreading.
Trinity Prayer: Hagios O Theos
Chant and move to an ancient Trinitarian Prayer recently taught at a Wisdom School at Claymont Seminars.
Practices for Individuals and Groups
A collection of chants, sacred practices, and body prayers that can be used in group settings or individually.
The Heart of Centering Prayer (audio teaching by Cynthia)
This audio teaching was recorded live at an event presented by the Cathedral of St. Philip and Contemplative Outreach Atlanta, on March 17, 2018
Wisdom Leader: Leigh Schickendantz
Leigh Schickendantz from Kalispell, Montana shares her experience on the Wisdom journey and the Journey Towards Center program
The Welcoming Practice and Somatic Skills, compiled by Jeanine Siler Jones
A teaching offered by Cynthia on the Welcoming Practice and building somatic skills, with the addition of supporting exercises.
Contemplate This! Interview with Cynthia
Listen to Cynthia Bourgeault's interview with host Tom Bushlack on Contemplate This! Conversations on Contemplation and Compassion....
Wisdom Leader: Heather Ruce
Heather Ruce, from La Mesa California, shares her experience on the Wisdom journey and info on her groups and offerings.
Our Maiden Voyage with Cynthia’s Video Teachings – by Marcella Kraybill-Greggo
Wisdom Leader Marcella Kraybill- Greggo shares her experience and process leading a small group with our virtual Introductory Wisdom School eCourse content.
Wisdom Leader: Paula Pryce
Learn about Paula Pryce, living in Vancouver BC Canada, including details about her new book and other offerings...
Chant Writer: Paulette Meier
Learn about chant and song writer and performer Paulette Meier based in Cincinnati OH.
Wisdom Leader: Therese DesCamp
Learn about Therese DesCamp, her Wisdom journey and the many offerings she's involved with in her New Denver BC community.
Wisdom Leader: John Heermans
Meet John Heermans from Vermont as he shares some of his hopes and highlights on his Wisdom journey, including a recent Camino pilgrimage...
Wisdom Leader: Susan Williams
Susan Williams from Waynesville, North Carolina shares her experience on the Wisdom journey and info on her Gospel of Thomas group.
Latest Resources
Gurdjieff and Teilhard in Conversation, Part IIThe Infinite Within – Online Conference Dec 4-5, 2020
Cynthia Illuminates the Imaginal on Recent Podcasts
The Knowing Heart – Keynote by Matthew Wright
In Person – Silent Retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault: Oct 18 – 24, 2020
Mary Magdalene – Online course with Cynthia Bourgeault – Sept to Nov 2020
Is The Imaginal Realm Real? – by Cynthia Bourgeault
“Where” is The Imaginal Realm Located? – by Cynthia Bourgeault
Introducing the Imaginal – by Cynthia Bourgeault
The Secret Embrace – eCourse with Cynthia Bourgeault August 31 – September 25, 2020
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