Breaking Patterns, Creating Possibilities

"Breaking Patterns, Creating Possibilities" is a spiritual workshop at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, led by transformational coach and best-selling author Jim Curtis. Over a weekend, it brings together guided meditation, hypnotherapy, and coaching to look at the unconscious beliefs and patterns that shape identity, choices, relationships, and a person's sense of what is possible.

It suits anyone ready for change, curious about the patterns running their life, or wanting to live more intentionally. No background in meditation, hypnotherapy, coaching, or personal-development work is needed.

What to Expect

Jim Curtis's approach blends subconscious reprogramming, guided meditation, hypnosis, and transformational coaching. The workshop is experiential and interactive. The weekend combines educational teaching, guided meditation, hypnotherapy, personal reflection, coaching exercises, and group sharing.

You explore how unconscious beliefs take shape, how to recognize the limiting ones, and how to shift your "I am" identity so that change comes with more awareness and intention. Along the way you practice new ways of relating to yourself. You leave with practical tools and subconscious-reprogramming practices to take home and continue the work.

The weekend begins on Friday evening and runs through Sunday midday:

- Friday: check-in from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with rooms available after 5:00 p.m. The workshop opens from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday: sessions from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday: a final session from 9:00 a.m. to noon, then check-out at 1:00 p.m.

The schedule can change at the faculty's discretion.

About Jim Curtis

Jim Curtis is a transformational coach and best-selling author who helps people open up possibility in their lives. His signature work combines subconscious reprogramming with meditation, hypnosis, and coaching. Those who like to prepare can explore his work beforehand for added context, though this is not required.

The Setting

The workshop takes place on the Omega Institute campus in Rhinebeck, New York. Accommodation is booked separately from tuition. On-campus choices range from private cabin rooms with heat, air conditioning, and linens, to a shared-room dorm, tent cabins with a nearby bathhouse and no heat or air conditioning, and pre-assigned campsites for those who bring their own gear. Double rooms are available for guests registering with a companion. Camping has limited availability.

Housing includes all meals and use of campus facilities and amenities, such as optional classes, recreation, walking trails, and parking. People who live nearby can register as commuters, which also includes meals and access to the facilities.

Before You Go

Come with an open mind and a willingness to take part in reflection and experiential exercises. Comfortable clothing and a journal are recommended. The workshop is taught in English.

Tuition covers the workshop and time with the faculty. Meals are included with both on-campus and commuter registration. Dorm guests should bring their own sheets and towels, and tent cabin guests should bring sheets or a sleeping bag and towels, which can also be rented from Omega for a small fee. Guests who need accessible rooms can ask Omega's registration team about options.