Deep Spring Center
A global community for meditation & spiritual inquiry
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Deep Spring Center is a global meditation community rooted in Vipassana practice and the wisdom teachings of Aaron, channeled by Barbara Brodsky. Wherever you are, whatever your background — you are welcome here.
Silent Weekly Meditation
Sunday at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm ET
Tuesday at 9:00 am to 9:30 am ET
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Who we are ...
Meet the Teachers
Deep Spring Center was founded by Barbara Brodsky in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1989. For more than 37 years, her teachings — and those of Aaron, the spirit she channels — have helped thousands of people around the world live with greater wisdom, compassion, and an open heart.
Barbara Brodsky
Founder and Guiding Teacher
Barbara Brodsky, founder and guiding teacher of Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry, has been practicing meditation since 1960. An ordained Interfaith Minister, she teaches Insight/Vipassana meditation and non-dual awareness practices deriving from the Dzogchen traditions. Barbara’s teachings and channeling of Aaron from her home in Ann Arbor, Michigan, are appreciated by people of all faiths around the world.
Aaron
Channeled Spirit Teacher
Aaron is a discarnate spirit who serves as a wisdom teacher from a realm beyond the Earth plane. He has been a Buddhist monk and scholar in many lifetimes, and expresses as a being of great love, compassion, wisdom, and gentle humor. In his final lifetime on Earth, he was a Vipassana meditation master in the Theravada tradition, though previously had lived many different lives following a variety of spiritual paths.
Video: An Introduction to Aaron
John Orr
John Orr received Theravada Buddhist ordination and training for a period of eight years while living as a monk in the 1970’s in Thailand and India. His Asian teachers are Ajahn Chah, Ajahn Buddhadasa and S.N. Goenka. He has been teaching meditation and leading retreats around the country since 1980. John is the guiding teacher of the New Hope Sangha, which is a nondenominational community located in Durham, North Carolina that respects the wisdom of various spiritual traditions. He is retired from the faculty of Duke University. John has been a long time colleague of Barbara Brodsky, a student of Aaron and has been a Deep Spring Center teacher for many years.
Colette Simone
Colette Simone completed a Master of Music Degree and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has served as a psychologist, educator, and musician in a variety of settings. Her involvement with spiritual traditions led her to the Ra Material/Law of One, and subsequently Aaron and Deep Spring Center in 2017. She serves as channel for Yeshua, Mary Magdalene, Anna, grandmother of Yeshua, and I AM that AM in Deep Spring Center events and programs. She lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan with her beloved rescue kitties and cherished grand piano.
“That which is aware of anger is not angry. That which is aware of fear is not afraid.
You can learn to hold the full human experience with a spacious, open heart.”
— Aaron, channeled by Barbara Brodsky
For Those Moments of Inspiration and Study
Your First Steps
Three simple ways to begin ...
No experience needed. No commitment required. Start wherever it feels right.
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Walk with Barbara Brodsky
and Spirit in 2026
Barbara writes personal, honest journal entries on spiritual practice, daily life, and the teachings — published on our blog every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up to receive them by email. You can read, reflect, and unsubscribe any time.
Watch. Reflect. Deepen.
Browse our library of short video teachings from Barbara Brodsky, Aaron (channeled spirit teacher), Colette Simone and Yeshua (channeled spirit teacher). Most are 5-20 minutes. No account or sign-in needed.
Take the teachings home with you
Many people find that reading Barbara Brodsky, Aaron and other channeled spirit teachings is the most natural first step into the teachings.
Order printed editions or e-books on Amazon or e-books offered by donation — so there is an entry point for everyone.
When You Are Ready For More ...
Going deeper.
Once you have had a taste of the teachings, there are many ways to continue.
Everything is available online via Zoom — you can participate from anywhere in the world.
Ongoing Classes and Workshops
Multi-week Zoom courses on nonduality, awakening, and Buddhist practice. Taught by Barbara Brodsky, Aaron, John Orr, Colette Simone and other channeled spirit teachers.
Workshop:
Healing and the Ever-Healed Workshop
Channeling Programs
Monthly Wednesday | Evenings with Aaron — open question and answer, guided meditation, and live channeled teaching. A gentle way to experience Aaron's presence directly.
All registered students will receive a video of each session.
Monthly on Sunday | Remembering Wholeness with The Mother (channeled spirit teacher) — Now, with zoom, everyone hears all my words as I bring the Divine Feminine. I speak to individuals but often what I say is applicable to many in the group. You are welcome to listen and use whatever supports you.
Courses on Demand
Pre-recorded video teachings you can take at your own pace, any time of day or night. Includes guided meditations with Aaron. A good next step.
- Online courses with Aaron,
channeled by Barbara Brodsky - Pre-recorded video teachings and guided meditations:
- Information and downloads
"Thank you so much! I really do love it. It helps me to get everything I missed (in live programs). Aaron's guided meditations are the best." Matt B.
Annual In Person Retreat
A week-long in-person silent retreat in Michigan — the heart of the Deep Spring Center year. Held at Maryville Retreat Center in Holly, MI. All levels welcome. Early registration is encouraged.
Link for information and registration.
Ready to take your first step?
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- Daily Reflections — daily guidance from Aaron and other teachers
- DSC General Mailing list — general news from Deep Spring Center
- DSC Prayer Circle — an international prayer circle group; offer or respond to requests
- Sunday and Tuesday Online Meditation — join others in silent meditation
- Deep Spring Blog — read Barbara Brodsky's weekly blog
Deep Spring Center Vision
To co-create with all sentient beings a loving world awakened to higher consciousness, while taking comfort that this is already so.
Deep Spring Center Mission
Guided by wisdom teachings from multiple traditions during courses, retreats, and private sessions, our loving community commits to spiritual practices of living with increasing wisdom, compassion, and an open heart.
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