Introduction to Cultivating Emotional Balance || L a Biblioteca Publica (Public Library)

Introduction to Cultivating Emotional Balance

Saturday, March 3rd, 2019

La Biblioteca Publica (Public Library),
Insurgentes 25, Centro.

English – Introduction to Cultivating Emotional Balance

For the first time in San Miguel, the Introductory Conference of “Cultivating Emotional Balance”. As introduction to the 42- hour training course which includes conferences, exercises based on personal experiences, group discussions and meditation practices. CEB involves two components, the psychological and the contemplative one, whose objective is to achieve genuine happiness through recognizing seven universal emotions process to achieve mental balance obtained by cultivating four different balances, namely, attentional balance, cognitive balance, conative balance and emotional balance.

Paul Ekman and B.Alan Wallace developed the Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) Program as the result of a dialogue between bio behavioral scientists, the Dalai Lama and Buddhist monks and scholars.

Taught by:
@Alma Ayon, MA, is a Certified Meditation and CEB Teacher, has a Masters in Psychology, received training from Dr. Wallace and Dalai Lama, studied buddhist philosophy and done several meditation retreats. She’s also an artist, teaches Contemplative Art, and gives coaching on meditation, emotions and creativity.
@Litzuli Zárate MA, is CEB certified teacher generation 2018-2019 North America. Social Researcher by the Master’s Program in Anthropology of the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. Designer of collective transformational change.

Sala Quetzal- Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende
Relox #50-A Col. Centro SMA, Gto.
$200 pesos. Cupo limitado.
Tickets available at Biblioteca office and at phone 4151402010

The library has thrived and grown through the generous gift of time and money by members of the community, and as is still the case, has relied for the past 50 years on the continued financial support of the people in San Miguel de Allende. The Biblioteca wishes to thank all of the generous persons, groups and companies for their donations of time and money. The library began in a private home in 1954 and moved in 1958 to its current location at Insurgentes 25. This year, the Biblioteca is celebrating its 50th anniversary at this address and will offer a series of special events. Aside from its holdings of more than 60,000 volumes in Spanish, English, German or French and its many lecture, film and theater events, the library grants scholarships to young students and offers cultural activities.

If you wouldn’t normally include a library on your vacation itinerary, you might want to reconsider when you’re in San Miguel. The city’s Public Library has an extensive collection of both Spanish- and English-language books and films, and offers a quiet respite from the sights and sounds of the city. In 1954, Canadian expat Helen Wale invited Mexican children to read through a collection of magazines in her home. Soon, the volume of visitors outgrew the space. In 1958, the library moved to its current location in an 18th-century building several blocks north of El Jardin in central San Miguel. Today, in addition to its abundant bilingual media, the library offers free classes for children on subjects like computers, painting and piano. The library also hosts cultural events and English-language tours that guide visitors through the neighborhood’s colonial architecture. Inside the library, you’ll find a courtyard cafe (good for a quick bite) and the Santa Ana Theatre, which shows international films and hosts concerts by San Miguel’s popular musicians. With its large number of events, the site has become a cultural artery for residents and visitors alike. “This is more than a library. It’s a memorable gathering point for Spanish and English speakers of all ages to share books, chess, movies, music and food,” one TripAdvisor reviewer wrote. The library is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guided house and garden tours operate on Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon; the two-hour tour costs 150 MXN (about $12 USD) per person. Tickets can be purchased at library’s Ticket Center.