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2017 Journey to Brazil to Meet John of God at the Casa Featuring Author and Casa Guide Barbara Brodsky www.vipassanahealing.com

Travel Dates: Sunday, February 12 – Saturday, February 25, 2017 (optional 3rd week available)

Mindful Journeys Travel for the Soul

2017 Brazil John of God Trip

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The John of God Experience Who is John of God? Healer and medium John of God (João Teixeira de Faria) welcomes thousands of visitors each year to his center, the Casa de Dom Inácio, in Brazil. John of God was born in 1942 in the village of Cachoeira da Fumaca and experienced a difficult childhood, leaving school after only two years to apprentice in his father’s tailor shop in order to help support his struggling family. As a teenager traveling the country looking for work, he followed a vision and found himself at the Spiritist Center of Christ the Redeemer near Campo Grande, Mato Grosso. It was here that João had his first experiences as a medium. Unable to understand the witnesses that claimed he had been incorporated by a spirit and had performed more than fifty healings when he passed out one day, John of God sought protection from the director of the center as his experiences as a spirit medium began to unfold. After an intense period of spiritual instruction and guidance from the spiritual entities that incorporate in his body, he gave himself over to his experience of healing and serving others, practicing his healing work discretely and occasionally suffering persecution or imprisonment for it. John of God eventually found protection in the army, where he became a tailor as well as a favorite spiritual healer for military and civil authorities after healing an injured military doctor. He later became a successful businessman, which allows him to operate a healing center called the Casa de Dom Inácio in Abadiânia, Brazil, where anyone can be seen for no cost. Three days a week, John of God receives visitors from all over the world for healing sessions during which he allows “spirit doctors” to take over his body to administer physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing. Described as “an immaculate example of generosity and charity...[who] gives to those in need without strings and with such grace,” John of God is committed to being a conduit of love and healing for anyone who needs it. Photo by: Candé Salles Copy: Omega Institute Website

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2017 Brazil John of God Trip

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Why Visit John of God at the Casa? Many people who visit the casa do not have major physical ailments or life-threatening illness. You don’t have to be ill to receive the benefits of John of God and the Casa. Visiting the Casa offers the opportunity to create more personal energy, to feel more love in our hearts, to restore relationships, to remove emotional blocks that have been holding us back from our potential and to continue or start a spiritual practice. Everyone’s journey is personal and Barbara will work with you one-on-one and as a group to set intentions long before we arrive at the Casa. John of God has developed a reputation as one of the most powerful healers to emerge in the 20th Century. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Going to the Casa will provide you with a serene environment that will give an opportunity to tap into the healing energies and create an opening to make the changes that sometime seem impossible when we get caught up in our daily lives at home. The Casa and village are tranquil and peaceful. The people are welcoming and the Brazilians love of life is infectious.

Trip Specifics   

Single occupancy is standard and recommended at a lovely Pousada; double occupancy is possible Meditation is a central part of your Casa experience and Barbara will be working with everyone individually and as a group White clothing is requested during your time at the Casa

About Our Approved Casa Guide, Barbara Brodsky Multi-Published Author including Best Seller Cosmic Healing John of God Casa Certified Guide Website: www.vipassanahealing.com Barbara Brodsky has been a dharma teacher for many years teaching in the Theravada Buddhist tradition with a core practice Vipassana, Dzogchen, and Loving Kindness. She is a Daughter of the Casa, an ordained Interfaith Minister, and founding teacher of Deep Spring Center for Meditation & Spiritual Inquiry in Michigan. She is also a trance medium and incorporates the entity Aaron and several others in her channeling. Since 1989 she has taught meditation and led retreats throughout the world. Barbara is the author of many books including “Cosmic Healing; a Spiritual Journey with Aaron and John of God” which tells the story of her own healing. Since 2005, Barbara has guided groups with a focus to help integrate the Casa experiences and healing through meditation.

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2017 Brazil John of God Trip

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What to expect Day to Day Sunday, February 12: Departure from USA with coordinated arrivals to Brazil. Monday, February 13: Arrive in Brasilia, transfer to the Pousada and settle in. Take a walk to the Casa followed by a group circle orientation and a short meditation. Tuesday, February 14: After breakfast walk to and tour the Casa with Barbara. During this time, an included crystal bath session at the Casa will be offered. Barbara will meet with each person Monday or Tuesday afternoon to finalize intentions. Late afternoon Casa orientation is offered for newcomers and retire early to bed. Wednesday, February 15: 7:50am start time at the Casa. Today each person will go through the line to speak with John of God and see how spirit will support their intentions. Thursday, February 16 & Friday, February 17: Barbara and her experienced assistants will be available throughout the day to guide you through the Casa process. We will gather in the evening to share experiences and answer questions. Saturday, February 18: Relax, visit the flea market in town, go for a swim, trip to the waterfall to swim, walk or bike in the surrounding countryside, or just relax in the hammocks in the garden. Possible Portuguese language introduction and evening group discussion. Sunday, February 19: Those who wish may accompany Barbara to the Casa for the Interfaith English language service. In the evening, taxi or walk to the hill to see the sunset if the night is clear. Monday, February 20: Morning group circle to share and answer questions. Rest day with options: Visit the waterfall, crystal bath, meditate in the Casa garden, walk the surrounding countryside, swim in the local pool, rent a bike and/or meet with Barbara to discuss intentions for the following week. In the evening, discussion circle and meditation at the Pousada. Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, February 21-24: Casa days. In the Evenings, group circle for discussion and meditation. Private meetings with Barbara as needed. Saturday, February 25: Morning group meeting then at leisure the remainder of the day. You are able to have one last visit to the waterfall, crystal bed or meditation at the Casa. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner. Depart for airport. Additional Resources: www.vipassanahealing.com www.johnofgod.com

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2017 Brazil John of God Trip

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Costs Inclusions and Exclusions

The total cost for single occupancy is $1995.00 per person all meals included. International flight not included (other exclusions listed below)

Our Per Person Trip Price Includes: GUIDES & INCLUSIONS • Barbara Brodsky has personally tailored the trip details and will accompany the group along with two experienced assistants and Jodi Zoph from Mindful Journeys. • A starting large bottle of blessed Casa water. • One crystal bed session.

TRANSPORTATION • Round trip or chartered van transportation to Abadiania from the Brasilia International Airport, the Central Brazilian town where the Casa is located. • Taxi to sacred waterfalls.

ACCOMMODATION • Private or double room with ensuite bathroom at a small Pousada (inn) for 12 nights.

MEALS • Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the package price. (vegetarian options)

Our Per Person Trip Price Does Not Include: • • • • •

Round trip international flight Travel Insurance Excess baggage fees Remaining Casa water and healing herbs Souvenirs and gifts

Giving Back The Casa operates completely on a dana (donation) basis. The Casa appreciates your support and you are welcome to offer further donations if you wish. On this journey we will be honoring the Casa with a 10% monetary donation.

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2017 Brazil John of God Trip

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Other Information: •

Airline prices from Chicago (ORD) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) are approximately $1300 round trip.

*The layover is in Miami, Florida • A packing list will be provided closer to departure • A detailed daily calendar will be provided upon receipt of deposit • A pre-trip orientation/intention setting meeting either in-person or by telephone with Barbara

Booking Information

Prices All prices are based on the services detailed in the trip’s itinerary. Services are sold as a complete package and Mindful Journeys is not able to provide a breakdown of the individual component costs of a trip. Please note that spaces are subject to availability and will be reserved upon receipt of your deposit payment.

Deposits and Payments A non-refundable deposit in the amount of $500.00 is due by September 1, 2016. The balance remaining is due December 1, 2016. Make checks payable to Mindful Journeys Travel.

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2017 Brazil John of God Trip

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