Past Events

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  • Online Awakening the Sage Within (4 part series)

    Sage-ing is a model for engaging more deliberately, more joyfully, and more compassionately as we grow older.Together we will create a warm and safe space to share experiences and thoughts on some of the following topics, based on the ground-breaking book: From Age-ing to Sage-ing: A Profound New Vision of Growing [...]

  • Chi Gong, Connection, and Community

    This series is designed to nourish your whole being — physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and socially — through the mindful movement practice of Chi Gong and the support of a connected learning community. We will begin by exploring the fundamentals of Chi Gong and gradually move beyond the basics to deepen [...]

  • Deepening the Sage Within for Men

    In this signature SI workshop, which takes place over the course of five sessions, you will be invited to explore common issues that are a part of the aging process. For example, you will discuss how ageism may be adversely affecting your life, learn tools that help you let go of [...]

  • Spiritual Aging: Warrior or Saint

    The Year of Reflection is based on the weekly readings taken from "Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflections for Embracing Life." The focus for this month's webinar, coinciding with this particular week's reading: When and how long do we push to overcome the obstacles—when to let go?

  • Grief, Joy, and Awakening: Visions of Truth – with David Chernikoff

    The aging process encompasses a very wide range of joys and sorrows. How we relate to these often-unpredictable changes determines what kind of older adult we become.How would we live if we fully embraced the perennial wisdom teaching that tells us our life experiences are designed to be a curriculum for [...]

  • Ready, Set, Relax

    This year, add some relaxation to your holiday preparations. Join your Sage-ing friends for a time of guided meditations to nurture the body and calm the mind.

  • Beyond Memory: Connecting with the Spirit of People with Dementia

    Spiritual wellness is an essential component for holistic health, especially as we grow older. Spirituality can help reduce anxiety and increase a sense of hope and meaning in life. It can also help to maintain social interactions and foster a sense of connectedness. But how do you reach the spirit of [...]

  • Shining Our Light in Elder Times (Virtual Gathering Session 1)

    In community we share our vision and strength to keep alive the flame of hope and commitment to those values that truly support life. This webinar will be such a circle—a sacred opportunity to look clearly where we are, acknowledge the pain and complexity of our moment, and lift up the [...]

Whether you do your eldering work alone or in socialized settings at workshops and meditation retreats, or through solo meditation and journal writing, remember that the work of integrating body, mind, and soul requires time and commitment…you can begin shaping your life into a noble masterpiece.”

 – Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi

 

To support you on what Reb Zalman refers to as “this pioneering journey into your unmapped potential,” whether you are young or old, Sage-ing® International offers 3 categories of educational programs, each with its own unique flavor.

The Signature Programs

serve as an excellent introduction to sage-ing’s core topics (Images of Aging, Life Review, Forgiveness, Facing Mortality, Legacy, and Service).  They provide the tools and resources needed to explore the aging years in order to navigate the second half of life with greater understanding and purpose. 

 

The World Wisdom Programs

allow participants to explore cultural traditions and perspectives across the globe on aging and spirituality to deepen their understanding of their own aging years and to enhance their “Sage-ing tool-box.”

 

The Enrichment Programs

supplement and broaden SI’s range of educational opportunities by inviting guest presenters who are accomplished authors, innovators, Sage-ing® Leaders and other creative professionals, to facilitate workshops and webinars that reflect their areas of study and mastery of topics related to aging more consciously.

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