Umbartha - Beyond Thresholds

27/03/2026

Even after doing the work,
there can be parts of us that remain unseen.

Compassionate Inquiry® offers a different way of exploring what’s beneath.

Through guided practices, reflection, and open conversation, you’ll get a real sense of what the workshops offer and how this approach feels in practice.

Guided by Manisha Billimoria, this session offers:

• Reflective exercises inspired by Compassionate Inquiry®

• Body-based practices for nervous system regulation

• A gentle, supportive space to explore stress and emotional patterns

• An opportunity to experience the work behind the Varsha Retreat

A preview of the deeper work you can experience at the Varsha Retreat this April with Dr Sat Dharam Kaur.

📅 29th March
⏰ 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
📍 Department of Coffee, Colombo 7

If you’ve been curious, this is a good place to begin.

To register or learn more, visit www.thevarsharetreat.com
or contact us at +94 76 416 4972

25/03/2026

Not sure if the workshop is right for you?

The Open Day is designed as a gentle introduction. A chance to experience the work before deciding if it’s something you’d like to explore further.

Through guided practices, reflection, and open conversation, you’ll get a real sense of what the workshops offer and how this approach feels in practice.

Guided by Manisha Billimoria, this session offers:

• Reflective exercises inspired by Compassionate Inquiry®
• Body-based practices for nervous system regulation
• A gentle, supportive space to explore stress and emotional patterns
• An opportunity to experience the work behind the Varsha Retreat

A preview of the deeper work you can experience at the Varsha Retreat this April with Dr Sat Dharam Kaur.

📅 29th March
⏰ 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
📍 Department of Coffee

If you’ve been curious, this is a good place to begin.

To register or learn more, visit the link below
www.thevarsharetreat.com
Or contact us at +94 76 416 4972

24/03/2026

Join us for an Open Day where you’ll gently explore how emotional experiences live within us, and how body-based awareness and Compassionate Inquiry® can support deeper understanding and balance.

Guided by Manisha Billimoria, this session offers:

• Reflective exercises inspired by Compassionate Inquiry®
• Body-based practices for nervous system regulation
• A gentle, supportive space to explore stress and emotional patterns
• An opportunity to experience the work behind the Varsha Retreat

A preview of the deeper work you can experience at the Varsha Retreat this April with Dr Sat Dharam Kaur.

📅 29th March
⏰ 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
📍 Department of Coffee

To register or learn more, visit www.thevarsharetreat.com
Or contact us at +94 76 416 4972

24/03/2026

21/03/2026

What kind of shifts become possible when you begin to relate to yourself differently?
This is a glimpse into what people have experienced through Compassionate Inquiry®.

Less self-judgment.
More compassion.

This work invites a deeper understanding of the patterns that shape how we think, feel, and relate.

Compassionate Inquiry®, developed by Dr Gabor Maté and Dr Sat Dharam Kaur, offers a different way of working with ourselves.

In our upcoming webinar this weekend, we introduce the foundations of this approach.

A Somatic Introduction to Inner Balance
📅 22nd March
⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (IST)
💻 Live on Zoom

To learn more or register, visit the link below
www.thevarsharetreat.com

Or contact us at +94 76 416 4972.

20/03/2026

What happens when the work you offer others begins to transform your own inner world?

Compassionate Inquiry®, invites a different way of relating to yourself, and to those you support.

Less fixing.
More listening.
Less pressure to “Get it right.”
More trust in the process.

This is the kind of shift that begins to ripple through both personal life and professional practice.

Compassionate Inquiry®, developed by Dr Gabor Maté and Dr Sat Dharam Kaur, offers a deeper way of working with ourselves and others.

In our upcoming webinar this weekend, we introduce the foundations of this approach.

A Somatic Introduction to Inner Balance

📅 22nd March
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (IST)
💻 Live on Zoom

To learn more or register, visit the link below
www.thevarsharetreat.com

or contact us at +94 76 416 4972.

19/03/2026

We're usually advised how to manage reactions.
Compassionate Inquiry® takes a different approach.

Instead of asking “How do I fix this?”
It asks “What is driving this?”

It explores the emotions, beliefs, and past experiences beneath behaviour. The part most of us forget.

This isn’t about controlling patterns.
It’s about understanding them.

Compassionate Inquiry®, developed by Dr Gabor Maté and Dr Sat Dharam Kaur, offers a deeper way of working with ourselves and others.

In our upcoming webinar this weekend, we introduce the foundations of this approach.

Visit the link below for more information
www.thevarsharetreat.com

18/03/2026

Stress and grief aren’t just in your mind - they live in your body.

Join us for a free webinar where you’ll explore how body awareness, rhythm, and Compassionate Inquiry® practices can support real, lasting change.

Guided by Manisha Billimoria and Siddharth Salvi, this session offers:

• Nervous system regulation through body awareness

• Emotional expression through a healing drumming circle

• Reflective exercises inspired by Compassionate Inquiry®

• A supportive space for shared exploration

A preview of the deeper work you can experience at the Varsha Retreat this April with Dr Sat Dharam Kaur.

📅 22nd March
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM IST
💻 Live on Zoom

Register now at the link below

www.thevarsharetreat.com

Or for more information contact us at
+94 76 416 4972

09/03/2026

Have you ever noticed how pressure changes the way you think?

When the environment feels unstable, the brain shifts into survival mode.

Attention narrows. Flexibility drops. Old coping patterns take over.

This isn’t a lack of capability.
It’s how the human brain responds to stress.

In our upcoming Compassionate Inquiry® workshop, we explore what happens beneath stress reactions, and how understanding the nervous system can transform the way we lead, decide, and communicate.

📆April 25th, 2026
🕘4.00pm to 7.30pm
📍Mount Lavinia Hotel

To learn more or register, visit the link below
www.umbartha.org/events
or contact us at +94 76 416 4972