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T’ai Chi Alchemy: Opening Three Eyes
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
T’ai chi is a Chinese mind-body-spirit practice that can bring practitioners greater fitness, balance, coordination, vitality, and mental focus, and open doors to heightened consciousness. Rick Barrett, a leading t’ai chi teacher with over 25 years of experience, will teach us graceful, supple movements, meditative and mental focus practices, and techniques to root and center ourselves and connect to and draw from the earth’s energy. ...
Strategies to Retrain Brain for Positivity & Success
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Every time you repeat a negative thought or behavior, you strengthen that thought or behavior. Most of us unwittingly spend much of the day reinforcing negative actions that foster greater suffering. But with a few simple daily practices, you can learn how to retrain your brain so that you can be free of this negativity loop and begin to stand in your power—as you build new neural pathways to master thoughts and behaviors. Break free from the patterns...
The Power of Plant Medicine
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
The Power of Plant Medicine: Strengthening the Immune System and Boosting Vitality Plant medicine predates written human history as an approach to healing using herbs and foods to prevent and assist in the healing of various health conditions. In this class, we will look at medicinal properties of common herbs, foods, and medicinal mushrooms used for centuries to enhance the immune system, relieve allergies, address chronic health conditions, support...
Qigong Remedy Practices & Routines for Self-Healing
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Qigong Remedy Practices & Routines for Self-Healing: A Soaring Crane Approach Synchronized breath, meditation, and movement are pathways for self-transformation and healing in the practice of qigong. Soaring Crane Qigong, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, provides specific techniques to help move stagnation from the body, restore optimal functioning of the organs, glands, and energetic system, and help to maintain the mind, body, and spirit,...
Using Traditional Native Medicines & Herbs
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Full Course Name: Using Traditional Native Medicines & Herbs to Heal Trauma, Loss, and Grief & to Aid in Soul Retrieval Native Americans have healing practices to help those who suffered painful experiences such as trauma, grief, and death, and their own ways of using soul retrieval methods and herbal treatments to heal a person’s spirit. Alicia Ann Cook, a native Mohawk and a master in traditional native medicine, will introduce...
Effortless Mindfulness Embodied
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Get free of difficult emotional states through body awareness and open-hearted presence. Embodying effortless mindfulness allows you to work, move, and relate to others from an open-hearted presence. In this program, you learn ways to liberate difficult thoughts and feelings by accessing open-hearted awareness, and discover how the intelligence of the body enables you to access your effortless, awake nature.
From Anger to Equanimity
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Full Course Name: From Anger to Equanimity: How to Transform Anger Into a Positive Force for Personal Growth Moshe Ratson’s method of transforming anger radically alters the way we think about anger and builds on the premise that anger has positive value which can be used for personal growth. In this course, he draws from the best practices of Western psychology, Eastern philosophy, and brain science to show us how we can deal effectively...
A Day of Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
A Day of Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices and Teachings The practice of whirling was an activity which the extraordinary poet and spiritual teacher Rumi shared with his disciples. After his death, the Mevlevi Sufis in Turkey carried on his tradition and came to be known as the whirling dervishes. Their practices include music, poetry, meditation, whirling, zikr (the repetition of sacred phrases), sohbet (spiritual discourses) and etiquette. ...
Instant Intimacy: The Art of Profound Communication
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
In this age of constant distractions, it can be hard to create the intimacy and sense of deep connection we really want. Whether you are dating, married, or simply want to connect more deeply with your friends and family, there are simple methods you can learn to create intimacy quickly and easily. Once you learn these methods, your relationships will never be the same. You’ll have a “superpower” that others will notice and want to be around,...
Easy Awakening to Deep Peace
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
When you are under constant stress, you can certainly use some quick, easy, and effective ways to tap into your inner peace. Jonathan Robinson has interviewed many prominent figures, from the Dalai Lama to Oprah Winfrey, and found that there are powerful ways to tap into that deep peace in under 5 minutes—and often under 30 seconds. With the 10 methods offered in this experiential and fun workshop, you will be able to: Release negative emotions...
Soaring Crane Qigong Moving Meditation
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Synchronized breath, meditation, and movement are pathways for self-transformation and healing in the practice of qigong. Soaring Crane Qigong, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, provides specific techniques to help move stagnation from the body, restore optimal functioning of the organs, glands, and energetic system, and help to maintain the mind, body, and spirit, as an integrated whole, in extraordinary health. Techniques offered in this...
Discovering the Medium Within
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
We all have the ability to communicate with loved ones in spirit, we just need to remember how. Join healing medium/award-winning author, Anysia Marcell Kiel, who will explore many healing exercises. The material covered will include working with all six senses (clairaudience, clairgustance, etc). Anysia will help you: discover which psychic sense is strongest for you lead you in exercises to strengthen your psychic abilities teach you how to...
Living Meditation: Deepening & Integrating Practices
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Living Meditation will guide you into the rich meditative practices and teachings found at the most profound levels of the great spiritual traditions, where the ultimate state of non-dual awareness is all that exists. In this one day retreat, you will not only deepen your meditation and integrate that practice into everyday life, but you will begin an ongoing process of shedding old, conditioned patterns and uplifting your work life, your...
Yogic Meditation Practices
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
In this class, we will explore the deeper dimensions of the yogic path. Through meditative practices and mystical teachings, we will draw from sacred texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Tantras of Kashmir Shaivism. We will learn meditation methods using breath, mantra, seated posture, self-inquiry practices, and heart-opening techniques (including “Loving the Breath” and sound/vibrational methods). You will leave...
Qigong Practices for Health & Longevity
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Full course name: Wake Up Your Chi: Qigong Practices for Health & Longevity Revitalize and restore yourself through movement, standing meditation, self-massage, and breath work from the rich tradition of Taoism. Sharon Smith, a 40-year practitioner of Qigong and Taoist internal arts, will introduce you to Qigong practice and the skillful use of energy to create more flow, harmony, and balance in your life. By practicing the connection...
Hand Dance - The Art and Spirit of Drumming
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Explore how drumming stimulates the mind, body, and spirit, activates creative expression, and supports wholeness and well-being. In this workshop, we will learn transformational drumming based on ancient and contemporary understandings of the positive and restorative effects of rhythmic music and harmonic resonance. We’ll expand our understanding of world music rhythm patterns of the djembe, conga, ashiko, dundun, bells, and rattles, for...
Practical Aromatherapy
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Full Course Name: Practical Aromatherapy: Applications and Uses of Essential Oils For Healing Body, Mind & Spirit Aromatherapy has a long and rich history in many cultures around the world. This class will provide an overview of foundational aromatherapy and introduce you to a wide range of therapeutic techniques you can put to use in various aspects of your life. We’ll work with oils derived from leaves, needles, flowers, and peels...
Emotional Freedom Through Meditation
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Difficult emotions tend to override us, causing confusion and harm, but they are not our enemies. Rather, they are like messengers sounding an alarm, calling us to look deeper within ourselves, longing for us to heal. In this class, psychotherapist and meditation teacher Ralph de la Rosa will draw from Buddhist methods, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Internal Family Systems, and somatic and mindfulness based approaches to teach us meditations...
Food as Medicine
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
The amount of nutrition information available today is overwhelming, but this workshop will break it down and show you how to optimize your health through the food you eat. Combining ancient Chinese Medicine principles with modern nutritional science, Drew DiVittorio, founder of the New York Institute of Herbal Medicine & Nutrition, will explain how food can: treat ailments including allergies, digestive and immune disorders, respiratory,...
Reading the Body:Intro to Hands-on Healing
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Reading the Body: An Introduction to North American Indigenous Hands-on Healing Cherokee people have long called their techniques of healing “reading the body.” In this workshop you will have the rare opportunity to study this unique form of literacy with Lewis Mehl-Madrona, a physician who has trained with both Native American elders and his own Cherokee family members. He will introduce you to a variety of Cherokee, Shawnee, and Pawnee healing...
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Reiki Circle (Online)
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Reiki Circle (Online)
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The Magic & Medicine of Trees
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The Magic & Medicine of Trees
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Psychedelics in the Treatment of End-Of-Life Suffering
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Rituals on the Day of A Highly Auspicious New Moon
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Herbs for the Respiratory and Nervous Systems
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Fermenting Vegetables: From Sauerkraut to Probiotic
Wonderful class!! Sandor Katz was very knowledgeable AND interesting! I would definitely take more classes with him. -
The Magic & Medicine of Trees
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Green Medicine: A 4-Month Training in Herbalism
Very informational. Peeka convered everything top to bottom and though it is alot of information, it's all very useful . I really enjoyed my time in this class. -
HeartMath for Unlocking Creativity, Flow & Happiness
Absolutely amazing! This class called out to me and I'm so glad I went for it. I got so much more out of it than I was expecting. Highly recommend New York Open Center's programs. -
Tarot Essentials: Unlocking Inner Wisdom
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Valentine’s Day Guayusa Dream Tea Ceremony
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Valentine’s Day Guayusa Dream Tea Ceremony
Loved the course leader and the beauty surrounding the ceremony -
Herbs to Support the Nervous, Digestive & Immune Syst.
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Herbs to Support the Nervous, Digestive & Immune Syst.
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2020 Vision: Predictions for the New Year
Interesting class, but I had no previous knowledge on the subject, so it was a little difficult to comprehend. -
2020 Vision: Predictions for the New Year
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Shamanic Winter Solstice
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Jumpstart Your Memoir: Writing from the Heart
The class was great. Participants wrote wonderful pieces, and Nancy has a way of making everyone comfortable enough to "write from the heart"!