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Corazón de Vitalidad
Heart of Vitality

Un programa de bienestar transformador centrado en la vitalidad personal, interpersonal, comunitaria y ecológica.
A transformative well-being program focusing on personal, interpersonal, community, and ecological vitality.

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Well-being is the journey toward wholeness of body, mind, and spirit.
El bienestar es el camino hacia la plenitud del cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu.

Healing happens when we move into balance, let go of what is holding us back, and nourish our beings.

La sanación ocurre cuando alcanzamos el equilibrio, soltamos aquello que nos frena y nutrimos nuestro ser.

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Our wellbeing is linked to the health of our communities and the natural world.

Nuestro bienestar está vinculado a la salud de nuestras comunidades y del mundo natural.

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Connecting with nature, loving-kindness and playful joy accelerate our capacity to heal. 

Conectar con la naturaleza, cultivar la bondad amorosa y experimentar una alegría lúdica aceleran nuestra capacidad de sanar.

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Este programa nos ayuda a convertirnos en nuestra versión más vital, íntegra y saludable.
This program supports us to become our most vital, whole, healthy selves.

¿Qué pasaría si sintonizáramos con los ritmos de la naturaleza?

What would happen if we tuned in to the rhythms of nature? ​

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¿Qué repercusiones tendría en nuestras comunidades si situáramos el bienestar en el centro, basándonos en el cuidado amoroso y en la conexión que trasciende las divisiones dentro de nuestra familia humana?

What would ripple out into our communities if we center wellbeing on loving care and connection across divides in our human family?

We will come together over three weekends, each attuned to the energies and wisdom of each season.
Nos reuniremos a lo largo de tres fines de semana, cada uno en sintonía con las energías y la sabiduría de la estación correspondiente.

 Each weekend will weave together strands of wisdom gleaned from

  • the science of wellbeing,

  • the art of healing,

  • the practice of attunement to nature and

  • the embodied experience of being in kind and loving connection with self, others, and the abundant natural world.

Cada fin de semana entrelazará elementos de sabiduría extraídos de

  • la ciencia del bienestar,

  • el arte de sanar,

  • la práctica de la sintonía con la naturaleza y

  • la experiencia encarnada de mantener una conexión amable y amorosa con uno mismo, con los demás y con el abundante mundo natural.

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This program draws upon reverent, supportive connection with the beautiful nature here in and around the Commonweal Garden
Este programa se nutre de una conexión respetuosa y de apoyo con la hermosa naturaleza que se encuentra aquí, en el Commonweal Garden y sus alrededores.

The land holds us as we integrate teachings and experiences, including:

  • Mind-body practices that decrease harmful stress.

  • Noticing our mental, emotional and behavioral patterns, where they come from, and how to cultivate healthy, resilient inner worlds.

  • Practice developing a vision for our lives in our communities and support in taking the steps to make it reality.

La tierra nos sostiene mientras integramos enseñanzas y experiencias, entre ellas:

  • Prácticas de conexión mente-cuerpo que reducen el estrés perjudicial.

  • La observación de nuestros patrones mentales, emocionales y conductuales —su origen y la forma de cultivar un mundo interior saludable y resiliente—.

  • El desarrollo de una visión para nuestras vidas dentro de nuestras comunidades, junto con el apoyo necesario para dar los pasos que la conviertan en realidad.

Estamos construyendo comunidad en torno al bienestar, la belleza cultural, una conexión profunda con la naturaleza y la conciencia ecológica.
We are building community around well-being, cultural beauty, deep nature connection, and ecological consciousness.

Los elementos experienciales enriquecen las enseñanzas mediante:

  • El uso de los alimentos como medicina, a través de comidas compartidas («de traje») basadas en alimentos nutritivos que actúan como medicina.

  • El desarrollo de una relación con la naturaleza mediante el tiempo pasado en contacto con el entorno natural.

  • La medicina gozosa del movimiento y la música.

Experiential elements enhance teachings through:

  • The use of food as medicine, with nourishing food as medicine pot-luck dinners.

  • Developing relationship with nature through time out on the land

  • The joyful medicine of movement and music

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Heart of Vitality is an immersive program in transformative well-being
Heart of Vitality es un programa inmersivo de bienestar transformador.

The strength of connections in the circle supports the depth of our healing. We ask that you commit to full participation in all three of the weekends, especially Saturday through dinner.

​La fortaleza de los vínculos dentro del círculo favorece la profundidad de nuestra sanación. Les pedimos que se comprometan a participar plenamente durante los tres fines de semana, especialmente los sábados hasta la hora de la cena.

Between-session Zoom calls and supportive "buddy" relationships help to sustain the integration of new concepts and behaviors.

Las llamadas por Zoom entre sesiones y las relaciones de apoyo entre «compañeros» ayudan a consolidar la integración de nuevos conceptos y comportamientos.

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Staying on-site through Sunday noon is encouraged; camping is included in the registration. 

Se recomienda permanecer en el lugar hasta el mediodía del domingo; la acampada está incluida en la inscripción.

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We have limited accommodations (cots in a shared "bell tent") available for elders or those unable to lay on the ground; let us know at info@naturainstitute.org of you'd like to request this, at the time of registration.

Disponemos de un número limitado de plazas (camillas en una tienda de campaña compartida de tipo «campana») para personas mayores o para quienes no puedan tumbarse en el suelo; si desea solicitar esta opción, por favor, háganoslo saber a través de info@naturainstitute.org en el momento de realizar su inscripción.

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Join us in co-creating an ecology of wellness and healing, in community with all of life

2026-2027 Dates:

December 5-6, March 20-21, June 5-6

The course content will be delivered each Saturday, with the overnight stay through Sunday afternoon optional.​

Tuition for the year-long program (three one-day weekends with optional between-session support and communication) is as follows:

Full tuition: $1000

Elders, students, HOV/AOV alumni: $800

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We are committed to making this program accessible to anyone who would like to be a part of the circle, and have a fund to support partial to full scholarships.

 

El contenido del curso se impartirá cada sábado; la pernoctación hasta la tarde del domingo es opcional. El costo del programa anual (tres fines de semana de dos días cada uno, con apoyo y comunicación entre sesiones) es el siguiente: Costo total: $1000

Personas mayores (elders), estudiantes y exalumnos de HOV/AOV: $800

Estamos comprometidos a hacer que este programa sea accesible para cualquier persona que desee formar parte del círculo, y contamos con un fondo para ofrecer becas, que pueden cubrir desde una parte hasta la totalidad del costo.​​​​

Please reach out to Anna at anna@naturainstitute.org to inquire about joining this circle.
Por favor, ponte en contacto con Anna en anna@naturainstitute.org para informarte sobre cómo unirte a este círculo.

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Heart of Vitality is facilitated by Anna O'Malley, MD
 

and is an evolution of a program developed and facilitated by Anna and James Stark.

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It is offered in dedication to healing ourselves so that we may be a stand for a regenerative, joyful life on our beautiful, beloved Earth, in honor of our mentors and teachers and elders, including James. 

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James passed on to the ancestral realm in July of 2025. Visit this page to read more about this beautiful being. 

What participants have said about their experience in Heart of Vitality

Heart of Vitality was one of the most nourishing learning experiences I've had in many years.
Meeting in a beautiful, peaceful garden became an essential part of the experience. The setting invited reflection, connection, and a slower pace that allowed the learning to truly sink in.
What made this program exceptional was Anna's leadership. Many people use the word leadership when they really mean management. Anna is a true leader. She brings out the wisdom in others and creates the conditions for the group to co-create with her. She lives and facilitates from values that foster deep health—not only for individuals, but for the entire web of life. She modeled a style of leadership that our world greatly needs.
I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone seeking not only better health, but a richer, wiser, and more connected way of living.

Taira Restar, co-founder In Place

I'm carrying the garden in my heart, and my heart is vital and alive. The experience has become a well for the interior garden of my soul, as Teresa of Avila writes, and that well supports my bodily well-being. 
Nicole Newell

Honestly one of the best retreats I have ever been on.  The learning and open and vulnerable sharing broke open hearts which lead to incredible healing for all present.  I have never experience anything like this amazing structured and freestyle program you have put together Anna.
Inez Consuelo Ines


Anna O'Malley, M.D, is a true physician, healing heart, mind and body as she gently and wisely guides the participants of HoV into communion within themselves and the group; I found her a remarkable presence as she offers food for mind, body and soul via science, spiritual practices, joy and reflection. I will always treasure our sunrise climbs to greet the sun and the warm, genuine companionship she encourages and fosters among all. Blessed are those who answer the call and attend any of her programs, especially the year-long, rich HOV!
Eden Clearbrook

It was wonderful community building experience. I feel much more connected to the community I live in. I formed friendships that will go on after the end of the workshop. This is so important at this time. I feel like community and connection is a life line for our society during this time of transformation. It was particularly helpful as an elder.
Sequoia Seaborne

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