Human Awareness Institute

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The Human Awareness Institute (HAI) was founded in 1968 by Dr. Stan Dale, DHS. Since 1968, HAI has offered workshops dealing with intimate relationships and human sexuality. According to HAI's own statistics, 75,000 people have experienced HAI.[1] Some of HAI's workshops are clothing-optional.

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[edit] History

The Human Awareness Institute was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in by former radio broadcaster, Stan Dale in 1968[2]. The organization was originally called "The Helen and Stan Dale Sex Workshops." [3]

The workshops continue after his death under the guidance of Janet Dale, with whom Stan Dale claimed a polygamous marriage[4], and a group of workshop facilitators trained by Dale. [5]

[edit] Founder

Dr. Stan Dale founded the Love, Intimacy & Sexuality workshops in 1968, part of a lifetime of international teachings, workshops, and citizen diplomacy missions[citation needed], including university appointments in China[6]. Recipient of seven lifetime achievement awards[citation needed] including the controversial Gandhi Peace Award, he wrote "Fantasies Can Set You Free," "My Child Myself" and contributed to numerous publications[citation needed]. Dr. Dale dedicated himself to a beliefs in "unconditional love" and "creating a world where everyone wins." Before founding HAI, Dale's radio credits included The Lone Ranger, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, and The Shadow. He died June 8, 2007. [7]

[edit] Mission Statement

According to its official Web site, the mission of The Human Awareness Institute is as follows:

The Human Awareness Institute (HAI) empowers individuals to be potent, loving, contributing human beings.
HAI promotes personal growth and social evolution by replacing ignorance and fear with awareness and love.
HAI aims to create a world where people live together in dignity, respect, understanding, trust, kindness,
compassion, honesty and love. The Human Awareness Institute is committed to
"Creating a World Where Everyone Wins." [8]

[edit] The Seven Levels of HAI Training

The Human Awareness Institute offers seven workshops:

1. The Miracle of Love

2. Loving Yourself

3. Living at Choice

4. Integrating Sexuality and Spirituality

5. The Dance Between Control and Surrender

6. Creating Community

7. Being the Source of Love [9]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Human Awareness Institute, Official Web Site
  2. ^ San Francisco Chronicle, 6/12/2007
  3. ^ Jack Boulware, "Great Moments in the Bay Area Feel Good/Feel Better History," The SF Weekly, August 23, 1995.
  4. ^ Jack Boulware, "Great Moments in the Bay Area Feel Good/Feel Better History," The SF Weekly, August 23, 1995.
  5. ^ Sexual Intelligence by Marty Klein, Ph.D
  6. ^ Sexual Intelligence by Marty Klein, Ph.D
  7. ^ San Francisco Chronicle, 6/12/2007
  8. ^ Human Awareness Institute, Official Web Site, Frequently Asked Questions
  9. ^ Human Awareness Institute, Official Web Site, Workshop Descriptions

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