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Notice the loop sooner
Recognise the background commentary, even when there is nothing left to solve.
CIRAK AT OMEGA / OCTOBER 2026
The conversation ended. The thinking didn’t.
Replaying it. Rehearsing the next one. Wondering what you should have said. Spend five days exploring what happens when every thought no longer needs your attention.
Five days of guided practice · Beginners welcome
Tuition $500 · With on-campus stay from $1,075
OCT 11 – 16OMEGA INSTITUTE, NYFIVE DAYS · FIVE NIGHTSALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
WHEN THE MIND KEEPS GOING
A thought can feel urgent without needing an answer.
Messages stop arriving. The mind keeps answering. A small exchange can become a sharp reaction, then an evening of replaying it. Through guided practice, movement and inquiry, we explore the moment between a thought appearing and following it.
Overcoming Overthinking is part of Cirak’s End of Illusion work: exploring the beliefs and conditioning that quietly shape ordinary life.
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Meet the reaction differently
Notice the feeling in the body before the familiar reply takes over.
03
Carry it into your day
Explore a different response to the thoughts that follow you home.
MEET CIRAK
Good questions.
Room to discover
your own answers.
Cirak is an author and teacher whose work examines the assumptions behind how we think, react and live. His sessions are conversational and responsive to the room.
Expect guided experience, reflection and live questions. There is space to explore what you notice, and practise with it.
- Author of five books
- Graduate of Eckhart Tolle’s School of Awakening
- Retreat teaching across the US, Europe, India and Bali
THE RHYTHM OF THE WEEK
Time to practise.
Time to let it settle.
Arrive on Sunday. Begin together on Monday morning. Leave on Friday with practices to continue at home.
See Omega’s full schedule07:00
MovementGentle movement, breath and attention.
09:00
Guided practice & inquiryExplore thought, awareness and familiar reactions.
MIDDAY
Lunch & time on the groundsEat, walk, rest or reflect.
14:30
Afternoon workshopContinue the work on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Wednesday afternoon is open in the published schedule. Times are Eastern and may change.
A SETTING THAT MAKES ROOM
Five autumn days
in the Hudson Valley.
Omega’s wooded campus gives the week a rhythm of its own. Meals are prepared. Trails begin nearby. Between sessions, there is room to be outside.
A campus devoted to learningOmega has welcomed people to explore new ways of living since 1977.
Your own way to stayChoose from Omega’s available accommodation or attend as a commuter.
The practical details, taken care ofHousing packages include meals and access to campus amenities.
MAKE ROOM IN YOUR OCTOBER
Your next step can be a simple one.
Overcoming Overthinking
October 11 – 16, 2026
Omega Institute · Rhinebeck, New York
On-campus prices start with camping. Room upgrades available.
Reserve with OmegaWhatsApp Cirak Have a question? Message Cirak directly.
Book directly with Omega to confirm your place.
A USEFUL NOTE TO KEEP
Take the next step
at your own pace.
We will email you the dates, starting costs, what is included and the official booking link in one concise note. You can continue to Omega as soon as you submit.
Everyone is welcome to register, subject to availability. This is a request for information.
WhatsApp Cirak Have a question? Message Cirak directly.
A FEW PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
Before you
make room.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. You can register individually. Omega offers accommodation choices, including single rooms. Double tent cabins require booking with a companion; check the room descriptions before choosing.
Do I need to have been on a retreat before?
No previous retreat or meditation experience is required. The workshop welcomes beginners and people with an established practice. Movement is described by Cirak as gentle.
What will we actually do?
Guided awareness, meditation, Qi Gong and conscious movement, inquiry, reflection, somatic practice and live Q&A. Cirak teaches responsively, with an emphasis on experience and questions from the room.
What is included in the price?
Choose tuition only for $500, or tuition + five nights on campus from $1,075, including meals. On-campus prices start with camping; room upgrades are available. Commuter packages are additional.
When should I arrive and leave?
Arrive Sunday, October 11. Published check-in is 4 – 7pm, with rooms available after 5pm. The workshop begins Monday at 7am and ends Friday, October 16, with checkout at 1pm. All times are Eastern.
How demanding is the schedule?
Morning movement is followed by a 9am – noon workshop. Afternoon workshops are listed for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30 – 5pm. Wednesday afternoon is open in Omega’s published schedule. The faculty may adjust the schedule.
What happens after I request the booking details?
You see the booking link immediately. If email delivery is available, the same details arrive by email. Everyone is welcome to register, subject to Omega’s availability. The request itself does not hold a room or reserve a place.
What if my plans change?
Omega manages registration, payment, room availability and cancellation terms. Read the terms in Omega’s booking process before paying. You can also contact Omega about room, access or travel questions.
Is this therapy?
This is an educational, experiential workshop. It is not therapy or a substitute for medical or mental health care.
OVERCOMING OVERTHINKING / OCTOBER 11 – 16