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Free Intro: Jin Shin Jyutsu® Self Care
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Jin Shin Jyutsu® Self Care is an easy to learn, energetic, mind-body-spirit practice that uses light touch on various locations on each side of the body. Jin Shin Jyutsu® Self Care exercises help to balance, harmonize, and keep the energetic pathways clear and flowing which helps alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and fatigue.
Free Intro: Self-Diagnosis and Healing: Chinese Methods
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
In this class, we will learn simple, yet highly sophisticated, time-tested self-diagnostic tools that will enable us to nip health concerns in the bud. Traditional Chinese medicine has techniques for assessing the balance of vital energy (chi) throughout the body. Deficient or stagnant chi produces outward signs visible on the face, tongue and eyes and can even alter our voice patterns. We will learn to read these signs and symptoms so that we can...
Healing the Brain Through Healing the Gut
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
While conventional medicine has become reliant on using medications to treat symptoms rather than root causes, new movements in medicine (“integrative,” “complementary,” and “functional” approaches) seek to look below the surface to find the underlying factors of disease. More and more research is pointing to the fact that some of the main impediments to optimal brain function have their source in the gut, where imbalances in bacterial...
What to Eat for How You Feel
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Divya Alter, master chef, nutritional consultant and co-owner of the acclaimed vegetarian eatery, Divya’s Kitchen, will draw from her brand new book, What to Eat for How You Feel, to share tips on how to realistically adapt the ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic approaches to food to the contexts of contemporary life and modern Western palates. She will discuss: why the use of seasonal ingredients is so important; the art of food combining; ...
Daoist Meditation
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Daoist Meditation for Inner Peace, Vibrant Health and Heightened Awareness Livia Kohn, a renowned expert on Daoism (or Taoism), will share her insights into some core principles of Daoist meditation and introduce us to a few of its foundational practices. There are three fundamental types of meditative practice in this ancient “self-cultivation” tradition. The first involves using the mind to guide internal energy (qi) through the body’s...
Free Intro: Practical Aromatherapy
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
This is an Intro Class Aromatherapy, the use of essential oils as healing agents, has a long history in many cultures. This course will provide an overview of the basics of aromatherapy and the wide range of aromatherapy techniques we can use in many aspects of our lives. We’ll work with oils derived from leaves, needles, flowers, and peels, including bergamot, rosemary, lavender, and pine. We’ll explore how these oils can affect the physical,...
Free Intro: Qigong Remedy Practices & Routines
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 This is an Intro Class 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...
Free Intro: The Chakras: An Inner Map
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
FREE INTRO: The Chakras: An Inner Map to Personal Growth and Spiritual Transformation A separate paid course will cover the following topics According to India’s ancient sages, the key to spiritual awakening is located in the very center of our own being, in the astral spine and chakras (the body’s seven subtle energy centers). By learning to channel our internal energy through the chakra system, we can release unproductive attitudes,...
Everything You Need to Know About Body Detoxification
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
These days “detox” can be a trendy buzzword—everyone on the internet is selling it. Come distinguish the facts from the hype surrounding detoxification in this evening workshop. Find out why detoxification is necessary and how it can help you to heal. Learn naturopathic detox techniques to open up all channels of elimination: liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin. Detoxification can give you energy, help you lose weight, sleep better, and...
Living a Luminous Life
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
We are all aware of the impact of sunlight on plant growth and development, but few of us know that a plant actually “sees” where light is emanating from and positions itself to be in optimal alignment with light. This phenomenon is not just occurring in the plant kingdom—humans are also fundamentally directed by light, the same light that spiritual traditions refer to as God and physicists describe as the energy underlying creation. This animating...
Yamuna Body Rolling
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Regardless of age or physical limitations, everyone can learn self-healing and health maintenance techniques with Yamuna® Body Rolling. YBR® organizes the body’s systems in a way that allows relief from pain and increased range of motion. Using specialized 6- to 10-inch therapy balls and other props created by visionary Yamuna Zake, you will learn routines for the entire body. The ball and positioning help activate what is underused in the body...
Free Intro: Calm Mind, Open Heart: Meditative Practices
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
A separate paid course will cover the following topics: In these uncertain times, it is important to have daily practices and techniques to stay peaceful, centered, and openhearted. Learn powerful healing and transformative meditative practices from the Kundalini Yoga tradition to release tensions and blocked energy, balance emotions, increase vitality, and create a deeper sense of connectedness. Exercises during each session take place in...
Science and Spiritual Practices
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Although traditional religions are declining in Europe and North America, recent studies have shown that spiritual experiences— including near-death experiences and spontaneous mystical insights—are surprisingly common even among those who are non-religious. Meanwhile, the effects of spiritual practices are now being investigated scientifically as never before, and many studies have shown that religious and spiritual practices generally...
Know Thy Self: The Hand as a Guide to Self-Fulfillment
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
In the palmistry tradition, the hand is considered “God’s Road Map.” Reading your own palm is like reading a book about yourself, and the story the hand tells us about our strengths, weaknesses, relationships and health can help us make the best choices to achieve happiness. It can reveal when there will be smooth sailing and when we must put in strenuous effort to reach our goals. Remarkably, our hand’s lines change over time, reflecting...
Jump Start Your Good: Activating the Law of Increase
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Join May McCarthy to learn how to activate the Law of Increase to operate your life more effectively and with greater satisfaction. May will share simple spiritual tools to help you to receive more of your desires and feel at peace about your contributions to others. You’ll learn to jump-start the flow of good into your life as you confidently rely on Spirit to bless and help others in meaningful ways. Specifically, you will learn how to do the...
Paranormal Experiences at Life’s End
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
This workshop explores paranormal phenomena associated with dying and grief. The presentation considers a variety of phenomena—including terminal lucidity, near-death experiences, nearing-death experiences, premonitions of death, transpersonal end-of-life experiences, and extraordinary experiences. While respectful of such occurrences, we discuss counseling implications and connections to current theory. At the conclusion of this workshop,...
An Awakening Full Moon Circle
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Celebrate this first full moon of spring, falling as it does on the equinox. Known as the Full Sap Moon in Native American traditions, this moon heralds the awakening of nature’s energies, and our own, after the dormancy of winter. Shaman and teacher Olivia Olkowski guides us in sacred circle to explore our inner selves, and let rise into our consciousness the desires we wish to fulfill in the year ahead.
A Full Harvest Moon Circle with Drumming
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
The Full Harvest Moon is the largest, most spectacular moon of the year. It marks many diverse festivals of food, fortune, and fulfillment all over the world, in honor of Mother Earth, She who feeds us and attends to all our needs. This full moon also calls us to celebrate the blessings of life. Every experience – the easy as well as the hard, the good, the bad, and the ugly – offers us a valuable lesson if we choose to honor it. The Harvest...
The Essence of Non-Duality
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
Join renowned spiritual teacher Rupert Spira as we explore the perennial, non-dual understanding that lies at the heart of all the great spiritual traditions, such as Advaita Vedanta, Kashmir Shaivism, Buddhism, mystical Christianity, Zen, and Sufism, and which is also the ever-present reality of our own experience. This is a contemporary, experiential approach involving guided meditation and dialogue, and requires no affiliation to any particular...
Shamanic Winter Solstice
New York Open Center See all classes by this school @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
On this sacred evening of the Winter Solstice, join shaman and curandera, Olivia Olkowski, as we practice age-old shamanic rituals celebrating the longest night of the year. With fire, flowers, and sprays, we will cleanse the dense energies of our past year and, in ceremony, we’ll welcome back the Sun. We’ll explore practices that allow us to connect with our guides/ancestors, bringing information and healing for our soul and life-path, and helping...
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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"!