The 50th edition of the immensely popular Sumedha
Sadhana- A Psychospiritual Wholeness Journey concluded on September 14.
There were 14 participants from different parts of India and
one from Sri Lanka. There were seven priests and seven religious sisters.
Sumedha Sadhana is inner journey toward greater wholeness and wellbeing. Participants begin from where they, looking at what is happening on their psychospiritual journey. They then move on to explore the psychological dynamics affecting their wellbeing, to recognise and break through the blocks on the path and heal from their brokenness , so that they can live and minister in more joyful, satisfying and fruitful ways.
Insights from faith and wisdom tradition, various psychological theories as well as experiential tool and techniques are used to explore and enhance one’s psychospiritual wellbeing.
There were several modules that facilitated this
transformational journey. Among them were: Growing in Self-Awareness, Somatics,
Prayerfulness and Meditation Techniques; Midlife Dynamics and Transformational Processes;
Sexuality, Intimacy and Celibacy; Breath, Sprit and Wellbeing, Emotional
Hygiene, Enneagram, Challenges to Consecrated Life; Trauma & Healing; Group
therapy and Spiritual Retreat.
Participants expressed immense satisfaction with the
programme.
“On the whole all the sessions’ were very useful because they
are related to our day to day life.”
“The whole programme was very fruitful. I have grown
spiritually and emotionally.”
“The programme was incredibly useful in helping me develop a
deeper understanding of myself, my values, and my passions. It provided a rare
space for self-reflection, growth and transformation.”
“I came in emotionally disturbed. All the modules helped to
deal with the inner disturbance, and see the truth of who I am and develop a
new outlook.”
“The programme helped me to discern my relationship patterns and reconcile, and go through a body, mind, spiritual healing.”
“Sumedha was for me a transformational journey: liberation,
letting go, self-discovery, spiritual growth, experiencing wholeness.”
“I befitted a lot from the programme. I came with a sad
heart, with the mess I had created. The programme helped me have a joyful heart.
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““Group therapy was a
unique, beautiful healing journey. It changed my life.”
“”I came disturbed, sad, my heart like a stone. I was helped
to come out. I was able to get rid of the garbage and unburden myself.”
“Sumedha Sadhana was just what I needed at this juncture of
my life. Living together was a unqiue experience.”
“All the facilitators were Excellent!”
“I “I really appreciate the welcome, hospitality, accommodation, food, campus, building, services and facilities – all the things given to the participants. “
“I really enjoyed my stay here at Sumedha.”
“Sumedha was a wonderful journey of healing and transformation.
I return with a joyful and grateful heart.”
