| Great teachings are no longer hidden from view. You | | | | "Traveler" workshops. This workshop helps the |
| don't have to travel to India or to a remote location | | | | participant to "turn the mind on the Self" and to |
| anymore. A case in point is the Lotus Path Workshops | | | | understand how past events shape the present. |
| which are now represented on the Internet by a new | | | | A more elaborate workshop is "The Journey: Spiritual |
| website: | | | | Autobiography" This is a six session workshop that |
| The Lotus Path Workshops are the brainchild of Betty | | | | can be done on consecutive days, weekend or even |
| Malicoat, who gained renown for her creative and | | | | during the course of one year. The aim of this |
| innovative methods while teaching English at Fresno | | | | workshop is to help participants remember their path, |
| State University before going on to creating the Lotus | | | | to meet themselves and to define their purpose in life. |
| Path Workshops. | | | | Another popular workshop is "The Tribal: Playing with |
| The daughter of a vaudeville dancing mother, and a | | | | Chi", designed for couples and small groups who want |
| mystical father, Betty has combined artistic creativity | | | | a true sensory experience that shifts consciousness |
| and deep spirituality in a series of workshops that are | | | | and frees wisdom. |
| designed to "connect to the higher self and work with | | | | The most advanced workshop is "The Quest: |
| divine energy." | | | | Shaman's Cave": A three session workshop for |
| Betty's childhood was steeped in spirituality and | | | | students who want to know their higher self. The three |
| mysticism thanks to her father, Joe Miller. Miller was a | | | | sessions have to be completed within one week, and |
| Theosophist and was famous for his spiritual walks in | | | | are open to those who have participated in the |
| Golden Gate Park which sometimes attracted several | | | | Journey or The Tribal workshops. |
| hundred participants. | | | | The workshops are conducted in the Sierra foothills of |
| The current Lotus Path workshops combine the | | | | California between Fresno and Yosemite. |
| teachings of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Hawaiian | | | | Reservations can be made by calling (559) 658-7742 |
| Shamanism along with Betty's creative teaching | | | | or by visiting the website, where local lodging |
| methods. The idea of the workshops is to help a | | | | suggestions are also provided. |
| person reach his or her higher self by purifying chakras | | | | Many people combine sessions at the Lotus Path |
| (the psycho-spiritual centers of energy situated on the | | | | along with visits to Yosemite and report that the |
| spinal column), by activating the senses, and by using | | | | workshops add a special dimension to their vacations. |
| creativity. | | | | If you would like to really know who you are and to |
| The workshops are of several kinds. For those people | | | | connect with your higher self visit the new Lotus Path |
| who do not have much time there are the one session | | | | website or call for more information. |