Pythagoras’ Daughter
The Mystery of Beauty
Beauty does not linger, it only visits.
Yet beauty's visitation affects us and invites us into its rhythm,
it calls us to feel, think, and act beautifully in the world:
to create and live a life that awakens the Beautiful.
John O'Donohue
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this three-part series of mini-retreats, inspired in part by John O’Donohue’s
Beauty: The Invisible Embrace will include: · A personal inquiry into Beauty and Bliss, · An individual photo-shoot · Frontier Science Processes dealing with The
Dream Body, Image and Aura · An interactive, hands-on, highly personalized
module about make-up; and · A wardrobe consultation with a highly
sought-after wardrobe consultant The series is held at the elegant Women’s
National Democratic Club where participants will enjoy afternoon tea. All
materials will be provided. Participants are asked to NOT bring any food or
drinks from outside with them to the Club. |
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"I thought
I knew all I needed about make-up techniques and application. Not only did I learn important new ways to
bring out the best of my features with the least amount of product and time
but the results have been truly amazing!
Both sessions were invaluable in their positive, supportive and FUN
approach to beauty and fashion. Even
more, the emphasis on inner strength and beauty as well as outer image
provided hope for a better, lasting relationship with myself not dependant on
the superficial." ---
D.C., Northern Virginia |
"Barbara
always deals in the best -- the most effective, the most expert, the most
delightful. A day with her and her workshops is well-spent. I came away
knowing where I was going to change and how to do it. You can't ask for more!" ---MB, |
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"This
is a unique and well-executed program to enhance one's life. Through a series
of retreats I attended, I have realized the following benefits: My self-esteem
has dramatically improved and I feel I know myself, my wants and desires,
much better now. I have more clarity and focus in my inter-personal
relationships. And as a direct result of the retreat I am continuing to do my
artwork every day! I wholeheartedly recommend these retreats. Barbara is a
gracious and knowledgeable facilitator who will encourage you to develop
yourself to your fullest potential. Enjoy! " ---J.W., |
As I opened
the door to the place where my POSITIVE IMAGE retreat was being held I didn't
know what to expect. Would I be told that my complexion was of a seasonal
variety that clashed with the shirt I was wearing? Or, would I discover my
favorite shoes are an unspeakable fashion abomination? I didn't know. But, I
was excited to begin the process. And, my excitement wasn't misplaced. The
retreat carefully led me through a discovery process that was an epiphany! I
came to recognize and embrace the image I project. The session helped me, in
a totally painless way, refine my image understanding and learn to make the
most of it. It was great! ---
E.W. Northern |
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Cost $300 per
person for the series of three mini-retreats Dates TBA Time 3-5 PM Venue Retreats
are held in an elegant, private home where participants enjoy afternoon tea. All
materials are provided. Participants
are asked to NOT bring any food or drinks from outside with them to the session. At each
gathering participants receive a goodie bag of MiEssence, certified organic products
and more! |
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Registration $300 per person via paypal to Barbara@pythagorasdaughter.com To register via mail, send a
Cashier’s Check or Money Order to: Pythagoras’ Daughter, Registration for any program or session must be made no less
than one week in advance. We cannot accommodate ‘drop-ins.’ Discount tickets are often
for sale at http://www.Goldstar.Com
60 days in advance of each Session. Please
review guidelines for registration and cancellation. Questions may be directed to Barbara@pythagorasdaughter.com |
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Is it possible to be a spiritual seeker and also care about
how you look? Sometimes I get the impression that the answer is a vehement NO,
that a person who is truly committed to his or her inner path ought to be above
such indulgences as self-image, especially when they involve makeup and
clothes.
But
Barbara Bitondo de Arène, who has been on a vision quest, works during the day
in the banking industry, and has spent years doing lots of deep, hard,
soul-searching, believes that inner beauty and outer beauty can--and must --fit
together. Her Pythagoras’ Daughter - A Mystery School workshops focus on
seeing the mythical figure within each person and taking simple steps to make
that ideal self more visible. Participants learn how to mix and embellish the
clothes they have and how to use organic makeup (and less of it) for a more
natural look. Instead of leaving the workshop thinking that they have to spend
more money on clothes and beauty products, clients (both men and women)
discover that they already have all they need. "Women tell me they walk
differently," says Bitondo de Arène. "Men say they are suddenly more
comfortable in their skin."
Trebbe Johnson, author of The World is a Waiting Lover
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Updated
12-1-08