Side by Side: Growing Together in Relationships

With Patton Hyman and Carol Hyman

November 19 - 21, 2010

Looking for it, falling into it, falling out of it: love's on our minds a lot of the time. But frequently what seemed like the fulfillment of our dreams turns out to be a big yawn, or a nightmare. Humans naturally long for intimacy. Because we don't know enough about our own inner lives, we often sabotage our relationships with unrealistic expectations and unconscious projections. If we want to build a rewarding relationship with someone else, we have to start by exploring ourselves.

Using contemplative techniques and a variety of interpersonal exercises, participants in this weekend will examine preconceptions about love, explore how we communicate our attitudes verbally and otherwise, and create new scenarios for enlivening our love lives. The program will offer opportunities for couples to deepen their connections and for those not presently in a relationship to learn how to listen for love's knock.

To download a printable flyer, click here.

Tuition: $275.00 Program fees include 3 meals per day served by the Karmê Chöling kitchen.

About Patton Hyman

Patton Hyman is Development Director of Tail of the Tiger, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. Patton has taught meditation, including teacher trainings, for more than 25 years, and served as Co-resident Director (Atlanta) of Shambhala Training, a nonsectarian meditation program, for nine years. He is the author of "The Mindful Lawyer: Mindfulness Meditation and Law Practice", available online. Patton has presented a number of bar-sponsored mindfulness meditation programs accredited for mandatory continuing legal education. He has also participated in presenting mindfulness-based programs on relationships, organizational leadership, and health care, as well as the training of meditation instructors. Before moving to Vermont, he was a member of the firm of Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan, LLP (Atlanta), where he practiced for 28 years. He is a member of the Vermont and Georgia bar associations.

About Carol Hyman

Carol Hyman, a writer and consultant with a degree in psychology, has completed three books and is presently working on Salvaging Sanity: Daily Maintenance for Human Vehicles. Carol teaches all levels of Shambhala Training and has directed Warrior Assembly twice.

This program is being held at Karmê Chöling Shambhala Meditation Center in Barnet, Vermont. Please note the register link below will take you to the Karmê Chöling website for processing.