GL Sampoorna | Awareness Integration Expansion

workshops & trainings

The workshops and training at Rathna Center for Conscious Living are a collation of Dr G. L. Sampoorna’s experience over the past 40 years. Ranging from short 3-hour workshops to 10 day residential retreats, each program uses a multimodal approach to work at diverse levels and layers. Every workshop is experiential and life-changing, enabling participants to identify blocks and effectively release them so that they can organically progress to a state of harmony within.

The training programs equip those who are interested in carrying the work forward to get trained as practitioners and workshop leaders. The trainings offered are practical, experiential and intensive. Essential skills and techniques to lead workshops are instilled through instruction, direction, hands on practice, and immersive processes that allow deep, personal transformation.

3 HOUR WORKSHOPS

Self-Forgiveness

Transformation! Story of a Bird

The Health Series

Express Out Series

The Renewal

Deliberate Creation

Resolving Resistance

Being

Fluid Boundaries

Labyrinth

Journey of Feelings

Multistoried Workshop

Monthly Zodiac Sign Series

one day WORKSHOPS

The Sound Journey

The Significant Self

3-4 days WORKSHOPS

Forgiveness: Path to Freedom

Residential Retreats

Essence

The Health Retreat

corporate WORKSHOPS

Corporate Workshops

kids and teen WORKSHOPS

The Turn for Teens

trainings

Workshop Leader Training - Forgiveness: Path to Freedom

Workshop Leader Training - The Significant Self (5 days)

Training in NLP

Workshop Leader Training - 'The Turn' for Teens

Workshop Leader Training - Transformation! Story of a bird

Self-Forgiveness

Self-forgiveness can free us from our personal prison of guilt, shame and anger. To forgive ourselves, we first need to fully acknowledge our hurtful actions and mistakes, process the emotions around them and make amends where we can. This is a process of self-healing and growth which enables us to make things right within ourselves. It also frees us to choose differently in the future.

In this online workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn about self-forgiveness with Dr. G. L. Sampoorna and will be led through processes which will set you on the path. This is a three hour workshop offered on two consecutive days for 1.5 hours each.

Your workshop leader is Dr. G. L. Sampoorna is a senior psychologist with a PhD. in the area of forgiveness. A pioneer of forgiveness research and work in India, her life changing “Forgiveness: Path to Freedom” workshop is considered one of the most comprehensive and effective programs in the world. In addition, she has trained in different forms of therapy from around the world including sound healing, mind-body therapies, interplay and Evolution.

Testimonials

“I participated in the Self Forgiveness Online Workshop last weekend and once again I am so grateful to myself for taking the time to do some more healing work with Sampoorna. While understanding the concepts of Self Forgiveness is really important, it is at the experiential level that the transformation happens. That's where the miracle occurs, and therein lies the gifts of Sampoorna, gently and compassionately leading the group through the process. I have done healing work in personal sessions and in group work with Sampoorna in the past. Her presence online is just as powerful. In fact being in my own private space enhanced the experience. The process continues even after the workshop ends. The changes last, old unhealthy habits of self criticism are replaced by a gentle self compassion and love. A truly transformative experience.”
- Angela Marron (2020)

“The whole process was a wonderful experience. To start with I was not very convinced about what effect my attending the workshop would have on my life, but gradually as I participated whole heartedly, I began to realize that the results were going to be great. In the late evening of the first session itself I started making amends in the areas of my life where I was stuck for the last few years without realizing. The whole effect was wonderful and a turning point in a strained relationship with a relative. I believe now I am a more secure and better person and at peace with myself. Self realization is a long process definitely, but this workshop was definitely a booster to it! Thanks to Sampoorna!”
- Pratibha Anand (2020)

“I joined the workshop with so much doubt and guarded feelings. But now I know it was a good decision. Dr. Sampoorna made me feel very relaxed and the topics discussed were close to my heart. The exercises were simple yet so powerful. It answered many of my self enquiries and gave me an opportunity to find healing at my own pace. I am grateful for this growth and look forward to more in the future.”
- Saras (2020)

Transformation! story of a bird

The magical quality of stories is their ability to appeal to individuals irrespective of age. ‘Transformation! Story of a Bird’ is an entrancing story that explores a journey that we can all relate to. By identifying as the bird, we are carried through a narrative of self-imposed restrictions coupled with introspective questions. The bird shuttles between guilt and condemnation on one hand, and awakening to true potential and grandeur on the other. It ultimately finds and releases the shadows that hold it back.

Moving with the story and the workbook, the listener can experience the excitement, freedom and love as the bird releases shadows of doubt and fear and joyfully opens to its connection with its ‘larger Self’.

This transformative workshop created by Dr G. L. Sampoorna uses sound, movement, colouring, story and play to create change. The easy storytelling and simple questions are profoundly powerful to discover one’s magnificence.

This workshop has a workshop leader training. Get trained as a workshop leader.

Testimonials

"As Sampoorna led me through the workshop, I felt so much that this story was telling parts of my story and the work book gave me an opportunity to delve into my emotions and to really look at those parts of me which were holding me back and stopping me from journeying life with happiness and excitement. The book also confirmed to me that we are all on this journey together and we are all here to help each other."
- Maura Barry

“The Story of the Bird is my story. It is the story of the perfectly imperfect me, through my addictions, attachments, my struggles for freedom, my acceptance of myself and my journey to recovery. Working through the story removed a burden of guilt and shame that I had been carrying for a long time. It was significant in my realisation of the purpose of my life. In a sense I had things backwards! I was trying to help others before I had done the healing work with myself. I became aware that I couldn't give away what I hadn't got for myself. So each time I read and work through the story I unblock another part of myself that becomes an instrument, a tool that expands my awareness moment by moment.

I am learning to 'be'. I have gained so much personal growth and am continuously deepening my conscious contact with God. The story brings alive the Serenity Prayer: God, grant me the serenity, to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference.

Through these and many more workshops, I am experiencing so much more meaning and purpose in my life. I now enjoy a much greater degree of peace, love and abundance than ever before. Through this work with Sampoorna I have been challenged, engaged, encouraged, uplifted, forgiven and liberated. New worlds continue to open up and the most wonderful people cross my path.”
- A.M

the health series

In today’s world of increasing responsibilities and commitments, maintaining sound health helps us to be ourselves and do more with our lives. Living in wellness, both physically and mentally enhances that state. Our bodies are incredible creations designed to heal themselves naturally without the learned over-dependence on external remedies or new-age diets. Like any relationship, the key is to communicate. When we communicate with our bodies, we enhance our immune system. This workshop works on the mental, emotional and physical level to create a visible change in the body.

Format: Once a week, spanning over ten weeks

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a renowned counselling psychologist practicing since 1980, has benefited thousands of people from all over the world with varying life circumstances and a diverse range of problems. Through a set of profound exercises, you harness your innate ability to grow and repair, while honouring the organic changes that take place in your body over the years.

Express Out Series

This series can be taken in a group or one-on-one sessions.

This very powerful workshop series, adapted from the work of Heather C. Williams and Lucia Cappiacione, aims at drawing out your hidden feelings and tapping into your own inner wisdom to heal yourself.

The dialogue between the dominant and non-dominant sides of the body through movement, scribbling, writing and drawing, facilitates the mind-heart connection and allows feelings to surface and get processed in a healthy manner.

While the literate, dominant hand easily connects and keeps pace with your flow of thoughts, the non-dominant hand (which is unable to keep pace) gives up and connects with your inner feelings.

This phenomenal series consists of 5 powerful 3-hour workshops which bring your desires and emotions to the surface and allow you to process and learn from them safely.

Inner Child Workshop

Each of us has a child inside us – the remnant of our childhood selves - parts of us that have not grown to the present age. The needs we felt, and the hidden emotions we developed in the way these needs were met (or not met), stay with us and influence much of our present day behavior. In this highly effective workshop, you connect with your various inner parts. You uncover feelings and needs that you hardly suspected, and you nurture the parts that need nurturing. You pass on your life learnings to the parts that are waiting to grow up and integrate them with you. You learn to live in the present moment with joy and laughter as you experience the wholeness within you.

Testimonials

“The inner child in me feels full, complete and whole. It no longer seeks fulfilment through addictions. I have completely given up smoking without even making an effort. It just dropped after the workshop.”
- R

“I felt that the inner child was respected, kindled, taken lots of care to understand the feeling gone through. I felt where I'm going and there was a spark, and I realisation in me in what i am doing In my and have to be grateful to my parents, my maasi, and my husband as because of them I got an opportunity to look into my life.”
- Helina, USA 

“Dear Sampoorna, in these two days' sessions, I actually came closer to myself. I could find out the reason for my health and very well core later with childhood experience. You are actually helping us to correct ourselves and heal our own self. Please come again.”
- Dr Bhumika

“Hi Sampoorna, In this workshop, I felt that the inner child was respected, kindled, taken care of to understand the feeling gone through. I felt where I'm going. There was a spark and a realisation in me and what I am doing. I am grateful to my parents, my maasi, and my husband. Because of them, I have got an opportunity to look into my life. Lastly, thank you Sampoorna so much for all your love, support and guidance. We will meet soon.”
- Helina

Parenting Yourself Workshop

You are the only one who can give yourself all the love and nurturing that you yearned for as a child. Regardless of how adequate or inadequate your original parenting was, you have the freedom to change and re-parent yourself. This healing process allows you to come to terms with your perceived and actual parental expectations, and live out the life you want by connecting with the unconditional mother and father principles within you.

Testimonials

“It was an unbelievable experience doing some deep emotional work with you. You have a calm, serene, pleasing personality. You emote love and serenity. When you hugged me there was some powerful energy exchanged with can be experienced and not explained. I look forward to doing more meaningful work for myself with you as my mentor and teacher.”
- Trupti Talati

“Dear Sampoorna ma'am, Healing your inner child and reparenting was an amazing workshop. It takes your insight actually deep inside and heal your wounds and help you become a better person. You have transformed my life. Thank you so much. Waiting for your forgiveness workshop here.”
- Neha

“I felt the transformation from doubt to confidence in running my own workshops in my brand new career. It is simply fabulous, how such simple work can make such powerful changes. Thank you so much Sampoorna for your fantastic facilitation and your peaceful and deep presence.”
- Anon

“I was steeped in allergies. During the Re-parenting exercise I had some strange answers that made no sense to me at all. My allergies have disappeared and I am now able to eat whatever I want.”
- Anon

Body Wisdom Workshop

The body and mind are two expressions of the same consciousness. They constantly communicate with and reflect each other. In this workshop, you re-learn to listen to the sensations of your own body – an art which we are naturally born with but rarely use. You learn to open your heart and welcome healing and change. You become friends with your own body.

Testimonials

“I had neck pain for some years. After the body wisdom workshop, I woke up the next morning feeling different. I realised that my neck pain that had become a part of me was no longer there. I couldn't believe it and I did everything that would normally increase the pain. I lifted heavy objects and turned in ways that would have definitely brought on the pain. However, the pain was gone and it was after a whole week of testing that I finally accepted that I was now pain-free. It has taken me time to get used to the idea and to the new feeling.”
- Anon

relationships Workshop

Allow your relationships to blossom within yourself and with the people in your life. Empower yourself with the unison of the strengths of your masculine and feminine parts. As the parts within communicate and get to know each other, you see it reflected in your relationships with others. The change within you manifests itself in your relationships – enhancing the positive ones and eliminating the toxic ones.

self acceptance

Experience the importance of all parts of yourself and how the so-called ‘negative’ plays a positive role. Self-acceptance gets you unstuck and allows you to move as you want.These deep archetypal exercises, which make use of your own imagination, will inspire you to open yourself up to an entire new way of looking at yourself and your life issues.

Testimonials

“I feel like I can just be, after doing the Self-acceptance workshop. It doesn't matter who, what or how I am. I realise I am here to serve a higher purpose that I may not even be aware of. I feel gratitude and respect for my life now. Thank you for revealing this truth” - Anon

Each of these workshops are phenomenal in the way they involve you and draw you out. They are conducted as five stand-alone workshops, three hours each, which can also be taken together. Short and sweet, they bring about such massive change that they are repeatedly encored and identified as the transformative points of many lives.

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna. She is a qualified psychologist with over 35 years of experience and has changed the lives of tens of thousands of people worldwide. Truly a woman of her word, she practices what she teaches and lives out her dream life each day - a life filled with harmony, wellbeing and inner peace.

The Renewal

Every new year comes with a promise of change and growth. We either wish to collate and implement the wisdom gained from the past year, or modify parts of our lives towards a more positive life. To enable this process, ‘The Renewal’ is the workshop for you. Join in to cherish the experiences of your life and live an enriched life by absorbing the experiences that have shaped you so far.

This energizing 3-hour workshop held on the 31st of December each year, is designed to let you relax, gain a sense of completion from the waning year and prepare you for a wonderful new year filled with joy and wellbeing.

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a counselling psychologist with experience since 1980. She has helped thousands of people all over the world find meaning and fulfillment in their lives. An expert with a difference, she works on herself as much as she works on others, a fact which makes her a phenomenal facilitator who has been called by some as a ‘miracle maker’.

Testimonials

“I feel good after this workshop. I feel as a ‘whole’ person, the whole identity of myself. I will achieve all my ambitions in the coming year. I feel it's very easy to achieve them after doing this workshop.”
- Shalini (2019)

“Amazing. I felt such a huge shift in my confidence. And I felt so powerful, and in charge. And my map for the year is set. I am so glad I did this workshop. It brought so much clarity and confidence and direction to my life. Things are so simple. I end up complicating it. Thank you Sampoorna.”
- Raj (2019)

“The renewal workshop this year has surpassed my expectations of my own ability to ingest the core topic in a relaxed manner without adding any pressure to myself. I’m very thankful to Sampoorna and full of gratitude to God that I attended the workshop without pre-planning.”
- AR (2019)

Deliberate Creation

If you had the power to manifest what you want just by desiring it, what would you have? To develop this power, what are you willing to do today?

As Esther and Jerry Hicks say, “The most valuable skill that you could ever develop is the skill of directing your thoughts toward what you want -- to be adept at quickly evaluating all situations and then coming to the conclusion of what you most want -- and then giving your undivided attention to that.”

In this short, simple fun filled workshop based on the law of attraction, you learn to use the power of your thoughts and feelings, to align yourself to your source energy or higher consciousness. You transform the energy of resistance to an energy of manifestation.

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a counselling psychologist with experience in the field since 1980. Applying her principles to her own life, she now lives out her dreams through a perfect combination of work, love, leisure and friendship.

Testimonials

“I had affirmed for years for a loving relationship and no luck, stayed single. One little change in how to ask for what I desired and wow, there he was in my life. I am now in a brilliant loving relationship with just the right person.”
- SG (2011)

“I did not believe when told to put the intention of money into the circle and I still can’t quite fathom how, shortly after, work that I loved and money just poured in.”
- C (2011)

"I feel I have a magic formula. Things just work, so easy and simple. Not only I, but my entire family - my daughters and my friends now believe and enjoy the magic. We love our lives. Everything is going so perfectly well in my life, I cannot believe it was really I who was whining away before.”
- A (2011)

“To leave it to the Universe to get my work done would be great but this was physical labour that had to get done. What a treat when immediately after the workshop I was asked by a little elf if he could do the work for me.”
- PP (2011)

Resolving Resistance

Resistance shows up in a variety of ways - procrastination, lethargy, defensiveness, boredom or even hunger. Whether it is direct, subtle or masked, resistance stops us from reaching our true potential. Become conscious of your inner resistance and its intention, as it arises, and differentiate between genuine and pseudo resistance.

This workshop guides you to use the strength within the resistance to resolve itself. Through a set of simple exercises, you learn to allow resistance to lead you in a positive direction rather than letting it sabotage your life.

Identify the resisting roles that play out in your life and bring them together so that all parts of you can work in harmony.

Dr. Sampoorna has over 35 years of experience, as a psychologist. With a PhD in Forgiveness, she has done pioneering work in the field of psychology. As an author and an artist, she uses integrated and creative approaches to wellbeing.

Testimonials

“Sampoorna’s workshops are always such a beautiful journey. This one was one such transforming experience. What I found were layers to my resistance, and what I moved away with is the awareness to develop a relationship with them. Thank you, Sampoorna. You are a gift to my life.”
- Anon (2019)

“Gratitude for sharing the process I was looking for, to build a more complete, fun and satisfying relationship with myself! Thank you.”
- Aashish (2019)

“An enlightening experience. A layer has been peeled off, and it’s revealing what I didn’t know lay beneath. Great experience Sampoorna. Came away calmed.”
- Anon (2019)

Being

The more we add to our daily to-do list, the less time we have to ‘be’. Additionally, we are bombarded with countless distractions that take us away from staying immersed in the moment. They make us ponder about the past and worry about the future; coaxing us to miss out on the present - the only time that truly exists.

This workshop is tailored to let you just be, to live life in the present, and to experience the moment. Through this you unearth your innate wisdom and become aware of the flow of life thereby functioning from a space of awareness and control.

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a counselling psychologist with experience in the field since 1980. Applying her principles to her own life, she now lives out her dreams through a perfect combination of work, love, leisure and friendship.

Testimonials

“What a wonderful way to spend an evening! Going away from an oasis of peace as always with ample tools to use with effortless ease in everyday situations for incredible, deep, transformative results. Thank you Sampoorna and Rathna for the energy you share.”
– Sushmita (2019)

“Very precious, the learnings are. Sampoorna has the capacity to facilitate deep inner realization with simple ideas. Whatever she does has the stamp of her own learnings in life distilled into activity-lessons for her class.”
– Sri Vidhya (2019)

“Wonderful workshop equipping us with various techniques to centre ourselves. I had three ‘aha’ moments where I got insight into myself. Feeling very happy.”
– Hema Maya (2019)

“Brilliant workshop. I learnt so much. A different dimension to things I am familiar with. The processes were so effective and simple. From a state of thoughtlessness to exhilaration, I’m armed now to getting into the now.”
– Raj (2019)

“The ‘Being’ workshop showed me what life could be calm, centered, and in the moment fully occupying my space. Once again Sampoorna delivered.”
- Anon (2019)

Fluid Boundaries

Usually, the idea of boundaries is seen as a constricting and immovable line - the fixed space between 'them' and 'me'. We think boundaries are restricting, but it is the existence of these boundaries that help us expand and grow.

In this experiential workshop, you are led through a powerful exercise in which you explore your interpersonal boundaries, and through deep awareness, redesign them in a way which feels both freeing and secure. After actively examining your present boundaries, and focusing in on how you feel within them, you are led on a journey of experimentation, culminating in the establishment of fluid boundaries which deeply resonate with your heart-needs.

Labyrinth

An ancient symbol, the labyrinth is a sacred place to know oneself. It has a meandering path that is designed to lead you to the center. It helps to grow in oneself, has meditative qualities that can still the mind, open the heart, ground the body, get centered. Unlike a maze which has obstructions and blind ends, the labyrinth supports you in your growth journey- no matter how slow or fast you go, you will always reach the center. You can ask for guidance and receive answers.

In this workshop, you will be guided to traverse the labyrinth with a question or an intention in your mind; to accept your parental gifts and to explore ancestral patterns. You will be given inputs to journey the labyrinth in different ways to enhance your growth and well-being.

Testimonials

“I hadn’t known of the labyrinth until the workshop I had attended with Dr. Sampoorna. The first time I set my finger on it, I felt I was transported to a different dimension and could access my intuition or higher intelligence easily. I could find answers for issues with a lot of clarity. I later googled to know that it has been used for centuries. I felt I was being guided by my higher self to get the answers. It was an awesome experience.”
- Manjula

“I had a wonderful experience at the labyrinth workshop. I did not know about it before the workshop started, but Sampoorna guided us in such a peaceful and gentle manner. This exercise will serve me well as a daily meditation and centring practice. Thank you for teaching me something new and fulfilling today!”
- Payal Rajankar (2020)

“I highly recommend it. It has been an amazing experience with the labyrinth, especially with Sampoorna leading it! I was immediately transported to a different dimension and could feel my unconscious take over. It balanced and integrated something within me. Processing blocks was so much easier with it! I’ve got the wooden labyrinth from Chennai, and my daughter and I use it often to find clarity, process things within or bring back peace and balance within ourselves.”
- Aparna Jain, Delhi

“Sampoorna always comes up with unique processes which can help me connect within in a most surprising and wondrous way! Working with the Labyrinth, that too with my left hand, was an amazing experience. The first was so powerful that I was hooked! I got one for myself back from Chennai and will continue to use this simple but powerful tool!”
- Sunila, Delhi

“I received so many answers Sampoorna ma'am and was reassured. The activity was amazing, it was such a good reminder that the unconscious communicates with the other unconscious and that we truly are one. Lots of love and gratitude for you.”
- Pallavi R. (2020)

“Doing the labyrinth is a mysterious experience. Simply going through the process, I sensed many things were happening. The journey is personally so I feel more connected to myself doing the workshop. The journey into the labyrinth is incredible, there's no telling what one will encounter on the journey. I felt deep releases happening with my parents, I had a vision encountering an ancestor, and I received messages on my journeys to trust the flow, have faith, and a reassurance from life itself. Thank you Sampoorna for leading us through this journey. Everyone should make this journey.”
- Nirmal Prabhu (2020)

Journey of Feelings

The Journey of Feelings is a dynamic workshop that enables adults and children to embrace transformative tools they can use in their daily lives through a board game.

The game is an adaptation of a classic, and is designed to bring awareness to one’s thoughts and feelings. Simple, fun techniques for emotional releases are woven into the game itself, allowing change to happen easily.

This workshop helps inculcate these methods into our life, making these effective techniques a natural part of our living. Playing inspires open communication and genuine expression of feelings, reduces the fear of being judged and enhances bonding.

The intention is to teach quick, effective methods that would aid people to handle emotions and feelings in a healthy manner. Playing helps in effortlessly internalising the techniques, creating healthy habits and responses in daily life, even under stress.

Dr. Sampoorna has over 35 years of experience, as a psychologist. With a PhD in Forgiveness, she has done pioneering work in the field of psychology. Being an author and an artist, she uses integrated and creative approaches to wellbeing.

Multistoried Workshop

Stories are a natural part of our everyday lives. We grow up with stories. They are narrated to us by our parents, teachers and friends. Stories also reach us through books and movies. In the telling of stories, we share our world with others and reinforce our beliefs. They also help us remember our past, our loved ones, cherished memories and so much more. Details and substories that lie interwoven within the main story come into awareness.

The more we narrate them, the more emotionally connected we become. These stories then take a life of their own, and can sometimes replace real memories and become the scripts we unconsciously live by.

In MultiStoried, we explore these scripts, and through a unique process of modified renarration, free ourselves from their hold, while still retaining the ability to narrate.The facilitator leads the participants through a structured process of re-telling the story, until an organic shift occurs.

Monthly Zodiac Sign Series

Our newest addition to the services we provide. Each zodiac sign is known for particular dominant traits. Scorpios are passionate, Librans are charming, Saggitarians are spontaneous, and so on. In these workshops, we explore a dominant characteristic of the sign of the month and pair it with its opposing shadow trait. The intention is to integrate both parts to derive from their unique strengths and find a middle path that honours both qualities.

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a counselling psychologist with experience in the field since 1980. With a vision to empower people to achieve their full potential, she has travelled all over the world, transforming the lives of thousands of people.

The Sound Journey

Sound is all around us, in the wind, the click of laptop keys, the cacophony of vehicles rushing around, the chatter, the hum of appliances, and even the sound of… silence. Whether audible or not, sound influences us positively or negatively depending on its frequency. But did you know that sound has the power to heal?

Imagine using a resource so easily and freely available within you, to heal yourself.

Sound travels beyond psychological blocks and barriers, massages you on the inside, and creates healing without having to relive the experiences. Through this workshop, discover the healing power of your own voice. Allow the sound and vibration within your body to create joy, wellbeing and inner balance. Learn to use simple, liberating, and fun exercises to empower yourself and balance your vibrational frequencies.

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a counselling psychologist with close to 40 years of experience. Her formal training in psychology was augmented with psycho-spiritual training. She has touched the lives of thousands of people across the globe. In this program, she combines the knowledge she has gained from decades of personal experience, extensive practice, findings from the international conference of sound healing in Santa Fe, USA. She has had the privilege of experiencing specialized workshops with pioneers in the field, such as Don Campbell, Jonathan Goldman, Sylvia Nakkach and Joshua Leeds, amongst others.

Testimonials

"I am so glad I came for this. It’s been a very enriching experience. It was so much fun and it works so deeply and yet totally effortlessly. I feel that I am leaving feeling very energized and complete. There is an amazing feeling of bonding with the group which is another special gift. Thank you Sampoorna."
- PA

“I feel light and free as a lot of spinning and clutter in my head has vanished. I find this is a ‘sound’ way of healing myself, so simple and soothing. I feel grateful to be empowered with something so natural that my body recognises and takes on. I believe I will be able to practice this on a daily basis. The processes are so powerful, superb in their simplicity. They bring me right into my body. I love it, I am so eager to bring it into my life. Can’t thank you enough in words for something so wonderful.”
- IT

“Focusing on myself through this sound workshop helped me release a lot of cluttered thinking. I felt a whole new way of healing myself. Opening up in this wonderful workshop and I was led through very powerful processes. Thank you Sampoorna for the Sound healing!”
- G

“It was a unique experience. Simple but miraculous. Thank you Sampoorna.”
- P.G

“As a holistic health professional, I have always been fascinated by music/sound therapy. Attending Dr Sampoorna's Sound Journey workshop gave me new insights about Sound healing! It was an amazing workshop and I would recommend this for anyone who would love to learn sound healing.”
- Dr R. Saravanan

“I always get anxious when I am in front of a group of people. But when I attended this workshop, I was able to be free and laugh from the bottom of my heart and ask questions without the feeling of being judged. This workshop helped me change into a more positive happy person. Thank you Sampoorna.”
- B. Arathy

The Significant Self

In today’s day and age, there is a yearning for a deeper connection with ourselves and everyone around us. Living authentically, just being ourselves, without any conditions or qualifiers sets us to be truly happy and content.

This short one-day workshop is designed to let us accept all our little facets and unique quirks. You learn to open yourself up, allow yourself to change and welcome growth. You regain your sense of completeness and wholeness. You stop living by default and start living with awareness, coming alive each moment to experience a rich life. You become your own best friend.

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a counselling psychologist with close to 40 years of experience. With a vision to empower people to achieve their full potential, she has travelled all over the world, transforming the lives of thousands of people.

This workshop has a workshop leader training. Get trained as a workshop leader.

Testimonials

"There's that complete feeling again. I feel full, happy, elevated, light, good, great, and optimistic of the world. I went to see at 3am, got up at 8. I was tired throughout but at the end of the workshop I look so fresh and clear. My feelings are going deeper and more enriching. I feel like I'm becoming more and more human. Fantastic. My body feels free, loose, light, and wonderful. This is a very special program”
- RB (2008)

“My wife and I, we came here not knowing what this is all about, more skeptical. As the program progressed it was a wonderful, peaceful, calm feeling, a loving togetherness we felt as a group. Overall a great experience. We feel so much change immediately.”
- GJ (2008)

“I am going home with a feeling of fullness. My experience was deep. I am glad I came.”
- P (2008)

“First of all I want to thank Sampoorna. I came here with a heavy mind. I am going back light-hearted. The experience was just great. I would like to come again.”
- R (2008)

"Lovely workshop - I am very grateful for having been able to come and participate. I felt the power of transformation especially during the process of guided imagery. What was brought home to me was the fact that if I looked within and worked on what needed changing inside of me, I could change my life situations. More of our destiny is within our control than we realize. Loved it all - thank you Sampoorna!"
- G (2008)

“The Significant Self provided an opportunity to continue to work through my brokenness and realise how precious I am and the amazing potential I have to be what I came into this world to be. As a recovered alcoholic the workshop gave purpose and meaning to my past in connecting me to my Higher Self.”
- Anon (2011)

“This experience is beyond words I am feeling very deeply connected to something within me. I am feeling very happy unconditionally.”
- Leena

“This has been one of the most enlightening and gentle workshops I have attended around the world. I am on the path to self-love and expansion. Thank you.” 
- GK

“I feel good. I am relaxed. I am very happy. One should know all the things taught in this workshop.”
- T

Forgiveness: Path to Freedom

The origin of the term ‘forgive’ is rooted in the Greek word that means ‘to set free’ as in ‘freeing a slave’. Forgiveness allows you to liberate yourself from the chains of bitterness and resentment, to a life of love and freedom, making you peaceful with your memories. While you cannot change the past, you can change your present and future by integrating your past – an extraordinary process which most of us know the virtues of, but may not know how to achieve.

This transformative workshop allows you to release hidden emotions, integrate the events of your life and empower yourself with genuine forgiveness. The workshop incorporates deep psychological processes, imagery, sound and movement. Based on over 35 years of experience, research and learning, this holistic workshop sets you off on the simple, yet powerful path of forgiveness to help you create change in areas of your life that you were not aware could be changed.

Your workshop leader, Dr G. L. Sampoorna is a pioneer in forgiveness research work in India. She has worked with thousands of people all over the world from completely different life circumstances, going through a diverse range of problems. Holding a PhD degree in Psychology in the area of Forgiveness, she has fine-tuned the work on forgiveness to create rapid, effective and lasting healing.

This workshop has a workshop leader training. Get trained as a workshop leader.

Testimonials

“We run pillar to post searching for resolution to our issues. However the key lies within, and forgiveness is the key, was led through some beautiful processes to clarify my life. Thank you for the life changing workshop.”
- Govind V.

“This workshop is one of the most powerful experiences I have had. Things we ignore or are unaware of, will surface. It's magical, and Sampoorna is the magician. Must attend if you love yourself.”
- Dimple (2020)

“The forgiveness workshop brought in a whole new dimension to the aspect of forgiveness in my understanding and my being. It was so intriguing and a deep healing process which was exactly what I needed at this point of time. It has really enhanced my journey of growth and evolution as a person.”
- Anon (2020)

“I feel a lot of gratitude and love for my mom now and that is what I wanted to work on. Now, I feel a release of so much energy within and also the capacity for gratitude and love for everyone. I can be human, have my stupidities and complaints in life. At the same time, I can love and nurture others because now I know how to nurture and respect my feelings. ‘I am needed, wanted and I am important’ - this is what I am going back with. Thank you, Sampoorna, for putting this workshop together for me and in such a beautiful way. I can feel myself unfold.”
– Jayashree Satya Moorthi (2020)

"The forgiveness weekend was a soulful and enjoyable journey taken with an exceptional facilitator, Sampoorna, together with kindred spirits. I would highly recommend to anyone who is struggling with forgiveness issues"
- AMM (2012)

“The workshop helped me access the repressed parts and emotions in me which I thought didn’t matter to me but in reality these feelings would surface now and then and affect other parts of my life. I have been feeling uncomfortable for a long time and didn’t know what and how else I could do just ‘be’.”
– Shalini (2012)

“I forgave, I am forgiven, I am free. Very energizing, refreshing, healing, feeling of integrated transformed newness, awareness, got in touch with my deepest self.”
- Anon (2012)

“Wouldn’t it be nice if everybody got an opportunity and attended this program!”
– Satya (2012)

“I had a problem of varicose veins and low circulation in my legs for years. I knew the emotional reasons that had caused this restricted blood when we went to the Ganga Aarti, while walking my legs felt more alive. I could feel a heightened awareness, and since then, each day I am feeling better and better. I feel fully alive. A very powerful workshop indeed!”
- DA (2011, Rishikesh)

“Sampoorna, this has been the most amazing workshop for me. Forgiveness for me was important. but I didn't know how to forgive! You made that possible. I could deal with the resentment and rejection inside me and with your support start processing to give it all up. You lead with great clarity and compassion. Thank you for making a difference in my life. Love and light.”
- Lakhvinder Babbu Gil (2011)

“I feel a lot of gratitude and love for my mom now and that is what I wanted to work on. Now, I feel a release of so much energy within and also the capacity for gratitude and love for everyone. I can be human, have my stupidities and complaints in life. At the same time, I can love and nurture others because now I know how to nurture and respect my feelings. ‘I am needed, wanted and I am important’ - this is what I am going back with. Thank you, Sampoorna, for putting this workshop together for me and in such a beautiful way. I can feel myself unfold.”
– Jayashree Satya Moorthi (2011)

“I attended Sampoorna's forgiveness course in 2009. Although this was only a weekend course it really changed my life and set me on the road of spirituality. It gave me a whole new way of looking at situations and helped me to live in the moment and accept the beauty of life and accept myself. On the third day of the retreat, after one of the processes, I felt lighter and happier. Later in the evening, a full way of teaching which enables you to take from her course what you need at that moment and work on that. The forgiveness course showed me that everyone has a positive intention and once that is understood all events in the past can be looked at from a different point of view. I now look on life as a beautiful journey which I am walking with the help of all the universe and I get from life what I put in - it is such an amazing and wonderful journey and this has all come about as a result of that one course with Sampoorna”
- M.B. (2009)

“Wow! Sampoorna's forgiveness workshop is wonderful, great, amazing. The whole thing is lively, lovely. Can't imagine! So many tools she has given us to release all our non serving blocks of energies and to move forward in our ascension journey with peace, harmony, love, compassion, ease and grace. Sampoorna ji, interacting with you and your peer group makes me say the universe is abundant and has great infinite love. Deep in my heart is gratitude and pure love.”
- Subhedhra Ramanithy

“G. L. Sampoorna is the most down to earth and unassuming teachers I met. The forgiveness workshop gave us a lot of tools which makes the process of forgiveness easy and doable. Felt so free after letting go of the past. Thank you so much ma'am.”
- Sudha Rao

“I think I understood the meaning of the phrase 'lightness of being.' I was able to let go of nagging issues as well as big issues. I find that I have forgiven people who have caused me pain. I would recommend this workshop to every one who wants to be free of their emotional baggage.”
- Sharla 

“The forgiveness workshop with Sampoorna was jolting! It jolted me to awareness about a lot of issues which I did not let go of. It brought some repressed issues to the fore; issues for which I had to forgive myself and others that I needed to forgive. I'm extremely grateful for this integrating exercise.”
- Ashita Mathur

“Thank you so much Sampoorna. There was so much power within myself that I can feel now which cannot be expressed in words. There was something too heavy I was carrying for so many years which actually increased over the years and it took a place in my mind with self-talk. I feel so relieved that it's no more there. I feel a lot more space in every energy cell of my body now and I can do, and use this space to fill beautiful things in my life. Thank you, all in gratitude.”
- Rikni

“This is an amazing workshop with phenomenal effective and helpful tools/processes to release huge amounts of stuck energy inside each of us that we don't even know or realise that we are carrying, or how it is impacting us. This workshop gives us a variety of tools for different people’s comfort levels and needs. Sampoorna is the best workshop facilitator with whom anyone can go through these processes. She leads each participant in such a smooth and gentle manner, all the while complete effectiveness and completeness. Thanks a ton, Sampoorna!”
- Omana

“Before coming to the workshop, I did not know that it would bring such a huge difference in me. I could finally bring out all the emotions, stress, and the negative energy I have been through. I could accept things the way they are. I am finally able to understand the reasons and positive intentions. Thank you so much, Sampoorna Aunty! This workshop is something that got some change in me.”
- Pranathi

“Forgiveness, three day workshop is such a beautiful experiential journey within. It put me in touch with parts of me that I had suppressed and rejected. The entire workshop led me to accept love and rejoice every part of me. Heartfelt gratitude to Sampoorna and all involved. Thank you!”
- Aashish Amalraj

“Dearest Sampoorna, this experience is beyond words. I am feeling very deeply connected to something within me. I am feeling very happy unconditionally. The first time I saw you walk by there was a feeling of a divine Buddhist monk walking with a foundation of peace within. Thank you so much for letting me experience everything being around that foundation. Thank you.” Lots of love
- Leena

“Dear Sampoorna, thank you for letting me know who I am and why I am like this. Now I understand others, their intentions and what part they played in my life, the reason behind all that happened to me. A newborn full of life, love, compassion.”
- Roopa Jibkate

“Hello Sampoorna, very happy and feel blessed to be in your company. I enjoyed both your classes. Lots of insights; I was able to work at a deeper level. I was having pain in the left leg, knee and thigh muscles. I was afraid because my mother used to have the same kind. But today I experienced that I am picking up fears for my mother. After work, I experienced that my pain is released and I'm free.”
- Anon

“Thank you Sampoorna for just giving a new birth and giving me a life-changing experience.” - Payal

“The experience in this forgiveness workshop had been divine. I was aware of a lot of pent up anger, pain and upset but did not know how to release it. Got it all released with such ease during these 3 days. Feeling so much lighter, better and happier. A beautiful uplifting experience. Thank you.”
- Swethini

“Hi Sampoorna ma'am, I am deeply grateful to you. Thank you for everything and the way you hold space for us is so beautiful. The only thing which is coming from my heart is ‘How I love you’. The biggest learning is to have clarity on privacy and secrecy. With the help of your profound work, I have realised all the strings attached to fear in my past. The past is over and I'm free, we are free. This pathway to freedom is full of happy moments.” Love and hugs
- New free, Rajas

“This has been a very powerful set of exercise/program where I have made more understanding of the people we are connected in this birth. Also this will definitely help me for the future peace and harmony that I will need in this life. Thank you Sampoorna ma’am.”
- CP Vikes Nair

Essence

Essence is a profound retreat, to connect with deep, inner resources that allow natural revitalization and core wellness to flow. It began as an idea of a personal retreat for Dr Sampoorna in 2006 which metamorphosed into a retreat for all. It is a unique combination of psychological processes, meditation, silence, nutrition, body work, movement, sound, art and play which aims at physical, emotional, mental and spiritual growth. It is a highly rated signature retreat spread over 10 days, that helps restore balance and harmony in your life.

One could view Essence as an annual retreat to renew the mind, body and spirit. It is versatile with themes varying across the years to explore a plethora of topics from abundance to health. The themes for the Essence workshops in 2019 were ‘Health’ (June) and ‘Wellbeing’ (August).

A participant had the following to say regarding her experience in June -

“I feel so blessed to have taken Essence. It was very healing and uplifting for me. Post the session, I see so many changes in my overall behaviour and dealing with myself and people. The meaning seems suddenly shifted for majority of my actions and thoughts. It’s like being in a completely different vortex than before. The alignment I am feeling within and externally is very comforting. I feel powerful with a calmness within and am better connected to myself. Less confused and noisy internally than before I joined the program, I have never felt the same intensity of trust in divine order and divine timing. The 10-day programme is highly enabling and empowering, with the location chosen adding to and supporting the transformation process. ‘Thanks’ is a very small word for the continuous support, affection, involvement, caring and knowledge I got from you. The experience is unforgettable for me and I would love to relive it every year.” - Karuna

Through the course of the workshop, you make a shift from being in pursuit, a life of searching and want, maintaining masks and having to prove and compete; to being in balance - fulfilled, relaxed, joyous, in meaningful relationships and engaged in activities that nurture you.

You access your natural state where you recognize that all the things you seek - love, money, health and happiness - are already yours. You bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be to live a life beyond abundance.

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a counselling psychologist with over 35 years of experience. A heal your life coach and trainer, one among 21 worldwide, NLP master trainer, artist, and writer, she practices the principles she teaches, living a life of peace, joy and wellbeing.

Testimonials

“The journey was worth it. I came here wanting the journey to be simple and easy. I was not aware of so much in myself. I have learned to take feedback neutrally in spite of my discomfort. I have to learn to discriminate between what is actually resonating and what is not. I have learned to recognize true crying for release, grief and rejection. I have learned to read people and body language. I have rediscovered my stillness. I am excited to recognize the beauty and wholeness in all my emotions. It is so easy to drop baggage. I released so much energy that was being used to suppress grief, rejection, and resentment. I am looking forward to being whole and complete at a deeper level and in deeper ways.”
- Deepthi Byreddy

“Hi Sampoorna, I feel so blessed to have taken Essence. It was very healing and uplifting for me. Post the session, I see so many changes in my overall behaviour and dealing with myself and people. The meaning seems suddenly shifted for the majority of my actions and thoughts. It’s like being in a completely different vortex than before. The alignment I am feeling within and externally is very comforting. I feel powerful with a calmness within and am better connected to myself. Less confused and noisy internally than before I joined the program, I have never felt the same intensity of trust in divine order and divine timings. The 10-day program is highly enabling and empowering, with the location chosen adding to and supporting the transformation process.”
- Anon

“This has been one of the most enlightening and gentle workshops I have attended around the world. I am on the path to self-love and expansion. Thank you.”
- GK

“Thank you. I felt secure and safe to realize and release my blocks in this room which radiated love. I would love to come back for another program.”
- NN

“Dearest Sampoorna, absolutely loved the workshop. What really struck me was the fluidity within the program and a sense of collaboration with the participants. There is an underlying flow - though there is obviously an overall structure - moment to moment, it was very much 'in the now'. Multiple techniques used led to 'release' on many levels. The sessions were not lectures to take notes from, but to experience. It was fascinating how through fun and playful exercises you were able to draw us to deep awareness. It was an enriching experience being a part of this very diverse group - I don't think I have ever laughed this openly with strangers or felt so emotionally connected in such a short time. In just 10 days, I felt truly bonded with the group. It has been an extremely fulfilling experience. I feel liberated and empowered. There is such a sense of grace and ease in your work, the progress I have made has seemed effortless. I feel blessed to have been a part of this program. With gratitude and love.”
-Sushmita

“Was in confusion before I came. Felt isolated. Now I feel relieved. My mind is clear.”
- GB

“Sampoorna’s essence course delves into your soul and brings out the best in everyone. She has taught me that we are all on this journey together and what we see in others we have within ourselves. It is a wonderfully empowering truth which enables me to continue learning after leaving Sampoorna’s courses as each person we meet or interact with on our journey has a message for us and is there to help us find our true purpose in life and the true meaning of life. Those attending Sampoorna`s courses will bring from it whatever is relevant to them at the time. She has all the qualities of a great teacher - she has a passion for what she is doing and is able to impart her knowledge in a clear and engaging way. I have attended several of Sampoorna’s courses and each time I come back with a greater knowledge and understanding of where I am and with a passion to continue on this journey with awareness and complete understanding that everything is as it should be right now. Life is a wonderful journey and I am so happy that Sampoorna has shown me that all the abundance and good of the universe is there for us all.”
- MB

“I found the Essence programme to be a truly mind-body-spirit integrative experience and it helped me to resolve some past issues and build positive actions towards some of my life goals.”
- AMM

“The long held fear of the unknown and fear of snakes has just gone away. Which was a major barrier in my life. The choice of me being responsible and choosing to be where I am or move forward opened up new infinite doors of possibilities. Thank you so much.”
- Love, Rama (2015)

“Thank you Sampoorna, for having belief in me that I will stay here for 10 days. In Essence, I have made myself feel strong. I am able to look beyond grief. I choose to look forward to a new beginning and open the doors of receiving all the abundance and keeping myself happy. Thanks a lot.”
- Sangitha (2015)

“I feel so confident, sure of myself, empowered and powerful. I feel and know that I can do and achieve what I want.”
- Anon (2018)

“I am more assertive and am standing up for myself. I am not as scared to handle difficult situations.”
- Anon (2018)

“I noticed that when I was dealing with my parents and I was in their games I did not get caught in them. I also saw how they would be irrational and support each other in their drama and I could keep a distance and be less doubtful of myself. I have a much better perspective on their distortions. I am much more adult with them.” - Anon (2018)

“I feel so blessed to have taken Essence. It was very healing and uplifting for me. Post the session, I see so many changes in my overall behavior and dealing with myself and people. The meaning seems suddenly shifted for the majority of my actions and thoughts. It’s like being in a completely different vortex than before. The alignment I am feeling within and externally is very comforting. I feel powerful with a calmness within and am better connected to myself. There is less confusion and noise internally than before I joined the program. I have never felt the same intensity of trust in divine order and divine timing of the universe. The 10 day program is highly enabling and empowering with the location chosen adding to and supporting the transformation process. ‘Thanks’ is a very small word for the continuous support, affection, involvement, care and knowledge I got from you. This being the first of it’s kind experience for me. You and the team did everything possible to make me comfortable. The experience is unforgettable for me and I would love to relive it every year! With immense gratitude.”
- Karuna (2019)

“Every time I attend any program with Sampoorna I know it’s time to peel off another layer and to move towards holistic wellbeing. Essence in June 2019 at Coonoor was no different. The beauty and serenity of the venue resonated within and purity of our vegan meals gave new meaning to cleansing. Wonderful experience to be repeated annually.”
- Sunila (2019)

“Thank you Sampoorna for such a deep dive into myself and helping to change me so fundamentally and profoundly.”
- Raj (2019)

“Prior to the retreat, I was very insecure with myself and I didn’t know what I was doing or what I even wanted to do. Essence put so much into perspective for me and helped me gain a deeper understanding into what was going on beneath the surface. I have come out with such a holistic understanding of what health means and I am so much more calmer with unstable situations now. It has truly been a beautiful journey and I look forward to seeing this learning in my everyday life.”
- Anushka (2019)

“It's been almost a week since I came back from Coonoor, Coimbatore after a 10 day essence programme facilitated by Dr. G L Sampoorna. And I am so glad and grateful to myself and Sampoorna for this huge transformation I underwent this time. When Kalyaan surprised me and registered my seat for Essence, I had absolutely no idea what it was. I just decided to go because Sampoorna was conducting it. The first two days were quite ok. I was able to do the processes easily. My struggle began on the third day with the topic of addiction. I wrote that my early morning cup of tea was the beginning of the day addiction and the benefits I got with it. Since I had had no tea, each time I began to pen down my thoughts, my headache aggravated. My head was pounding as the day progressed, I couldn’t stop crying. It was unbearable, she took me aside and then she guided me through a process each time I told her about my headache, assuring me that I always have a choice to have or to not have tea. I did the emotional processing exactly the way she was instructing in between my sobs, anger, frustration and pain. I had to rush to the restroom, vomit, scream and cry out loudly as I just couldn’t take it anymore. Finally, out of sheer exhaustion and sickness, I came back and sat separately from the group under a tree and continued with the process that Sampoorna was leading me through. What happened after an hour or two was a miracle beyond my comprehension. I calmed down. My headache reduced by 50 percent and by lunch I was completely ok. I slept for some time after lunch and woke up feeling fresh in the evening. And after those few hours in hell, I spent all the seven days with no tea at all. I was only on fruits and a smoothie till 12pm and to my surprise, I was sitting for Vipassana early in the morning due to this change. All went well after that wretched but life transforming third day. It was a journey to hell and back. No more crocins as advised by the doctor. Now even after coming from Essence, I am consuming only fruits and a smoothie till 12.00pm. No cooked food in the morning. What an amazing process it was. An addiction of the last 25 years just got out of my system in less than 5-6 hours. Thank you Sampoorna. Your Heal Your Life training changed my life in September 2015, helped me to become the mirror work queen (as kalyaan lovingly tells everyone) and now again in September 2019, 4 years later, a major transformation has taken place in my life through Essence. I am so fortunate, grateful and blessed to have a teacher and mentor like you in my life. You are my guardian angel.”
- Rita Jain (2019)

The Health Retreat

A focussed programme expanding on the concept of the Health Series, this residential retreat spans over 5, 9 or 12 days. By being in an environment that is entirely focussed on elevating one’s health, it allows for a deep immersive experience to gain the fullest benefits.

Our bodies are incredible creations designed to heal themselves naturally without the learned dependence on external remedies or new-age diets. Like any relationship, the trick is to communicate. When we communicate with our bodies, we enhance our immune system. This workshop also teaches you to practice effective communication with your body which you can continue to do through life.

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a counselling psychologist with close to 40 years of practice in the field. Her formal training in psychology was augmented with psycho-spiritual training. With her deep wisdom and experience, she has touched the lives of thousands across the globe.

Corporate Workshop

These workshops are tailor made to the needs and goals of your organization to train your employees in a variety of areas including deep listening, productivity enhancement, stress management, conflict resolution and collaborative purpose. A unique combination of Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), drama, games and activities are used to achieve results that are efficient with lasting results.

Your workshop leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a counselling psychologist with over 35 years of experience. A pioneer in the field of forgiveness work in India, she is also a ‘Heal Your Life’ teacher-trainer (one among 21 worldwide) and coach, NLP master trainer and life coach par excellence. She has worked with several corporates including, CPCL, United India Insurance, Clariant BTP, Lanson group, Proscribe, Polaris Software, DSQ software, Magnacast and Lakshmi Machine Works.

The Turn for Teens

Through a fun and playful format, our workshops equip children with the tools to process their emotions in a healthy and effective manner. By bringing simple, easy, fun methods into their daily routine, they learn to release their load and not carry unwanted baggage into adulthood.

Teenagehood – The stage in everyone’s life which is as exciting as it is challenging. In this stage, the young individual undergoes tremendous change at the physical, emotional and cognitive levels; a fact that has parents scrambling to provide them with various opportunities that could aid their adult lives. While formal school education stimulates the logical left brain, the emotional and creative right hemisphere is often left out, preventing the individual from maximizing their potential. This workshop is specifically designed to fill this gap in education by allowing an authentic inter-mingling of both hemispheres to integrate wholeness from a much younger age.

Your leader is Dr G. L. Sampoorna, a world renowned counselling psychologist with close to 40 years of experience. A pioneer in the field of psychology, she also has the rare distinction of being a ‘Heal Your Life’ trainer, NLP master trainer and has created several workshops, train the trainer programs and has led hundreds of workshops all over the world.

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Training

Inspired by the vision to take this work across the country and the world, Dr. Sampoorna offers comprehensive training programs which enable change to ripple far and wide. Her work is recognised for its high quality, and guided by a win-win attitude which is concerned as much with the growth of the trainee, as with their ability to facilitate transformation and expansion. Her trainings are always experiential, and are guided by the wisdom she has gained from working with and observing people for several decades, living the teachings herself.

Workshop Leader Training - Forgiveness: Path to Freedom

Workshop Leader Training - The Significant Self (5 days)

Training in NLP

Workshop Leader Training - 'The Turn' for Teens

Workshop Leader Training - Transformation! Story of a bird

Workshop leader training: Forgiveness: Path To Freedom

Awareness-Integration-Expansion (AIE) Model

A three-phase online and in-person training programme to teach the concept and power of forgiveness and train workshop leaders to conduct the “Forgiveness: Path to Freedom workshop”.

The term, ‘Forgive’ is from a Greek root word that means “to set free”. Forgiveness is a life-long journey of healing deep layers within. It leads to growth, transformation and freedom.

The Awareness–Integration–Expansion (AIE) model of forgiveness is a multimodal approach. It is an outcome of decades of counselling experience and draws from multiple theories and modalities. It aims to decrease feelings of revenge, increase feelings of benevolence, experience a state of forgiveness, and improve well-being.

This framework is geared to uncover emotions and beliefs, shift perspectives, unblock energy and encourage responsibility for one’s life.

Exercises to experience the concepts of Awareness, Integration and Expansion are inter-woven throughout. Awareness is integral to begin the process of change. After several awareness exercises, participants are led to do release and integration work, starting with simple exercises and moving into intense, powerful release and integration. Integration generates emotional and experiential change. This is a natural opening to expansion of self, both within and in feelings towards others.

Benefits: The AIE Forgiveness model creates a realistic view of self, the other and outside reality. Emotions are uncovered, defences addressed. Learnings from experiences are assimilated. Ideas are reframed leading to perceptual shift and belief change, closing repetitive patterns. Finally, connecting to the self leads to well-being, acceptance and harmony in one’s life.

Format: In-person and Online spread out over three months

Workshop leader training: ‘The Significant Self’ (5 Days)

In today’s day and age, there is a yearning for a deeper connection with ourselves and everyone around us. Living authentically, just being ourselves, without any conditions or qualifiers sets us to be truly happy and content.

A powerful, five-day residential training that guides you through a step-by-step approach to lead ‘The Significant Self’ workshop. This short one-day workshop is designed to let us accept all our little facets and unique quirks. You learn to open yourself up, allow yourself to change and welcome growth. You regain your sense of completeness and wholeness. You stop living by default and start living with awareness, coming alive each moment to experience a rich life. You become your own best friend.

It would benefit people in HR, business, network marketing, sales, by adding depth to existing skills, through connecting with the inner self and being authentic.

Training in NLP

Get trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for your own benefit as well as to work with people in your team and your organisation. Learn to communicate effectively and use NLP to find methods to help people have better, fuller and richer lives.

Workshop leader training: ‘The Turn’ for Teens

This training is for facilitators to conduct a 20 session programme for teenagers spread over the period of an academic year. The sessions are designed to strengthen one’s sense of self and inward connection so that they stay grounded and centred in a time of change and flux in their lives. The modules are fun and interactive while maintaining the depth and intensity of the programme.

Workshop leader training: ‘Transformation! Story of a Bird’

‘Transformation! Story of a Bird’ is an entrancing story that explores a journey that we can all relate to. By identifying as the bird, we are carried through a narrative of self-imposed restrictions coupled with introspective questions. The bird shuttles between guilt and condemnation on one hand, and awakening to true potential and grandeur on the other. It ultimately finds and releases the shadows that hold it back.

Moving with the story and the workbook, the listener can experience the excitement, freedom and love as the bird releases shadows of doubt and fear and joyfully opens to its connection with its ‘larger Self’.

This programme is to train leaders to be able to facilitate groups through the story “Transformation! Story of a bird” and through the workbook using movement, and drawing. A powerful workshop to let go of blocks, identify one’s passion and recognise one’s magnificence.

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