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Healthy Brain Aging

Brooklyn Public Library @ 286 Cadman Plaza W, Brooklyn, NY

Healthy Brain Aging, Presented by the NYU Family Support Program Join the NYU Family Support Program to learn about the brain. In this presentation, we will provide an overview on healthy brain aging. We will then discuss the differences between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Lastly, we will share current research opportunities and our resources for the community. Registration is encouraged...

Mindfulness and Meditation for Entrepreneurs

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

In this class, you will learn the tools and techniques of mindfulness and meditation to gain insight, wellness and balance in work and in life. Productive entrepreneurial and creative life requires multiple skills such as self-control, discipline and time management – but it can be hard to keep up. All too often we become lost in the efforts to juggle work and life and become the last item on our to-do list, feeling constantly stressed out and...

Drama Therapy: An Introduction for Therapists

NY Creative Arts Therapists @ 190 N 10th St, Brooklyn, NY

Role play is great.  But there is so much more! For students and mental health professionals looking for a taste of the drama therapy process, this highly experiential workshop will introduce participants to basic principles  and techniques of drama therapy practice that will increase the clinician's comfort level with utilizing dramatic and embodied techniques in their clinical work. We will explore a variety of interventions along a...

Indigenous Sound Healing

Shamanic Fire Reiki @ 15652 Rte 22, Stephentown, NY

Full Course Name: Indigenous Sound Healing; Conscious Sound Travels Into the Sea of Awareness Join us into a vast ocean of sounds with indigenous instruments and rhythms. Be-ing in Joy with the gift of sound, movement and allow it to spiral into your divine form. The combination of medicine vibrations that invoke air, fire, earth, water and intergalactic space. As the instruments form a union to open a gateway into what is “Abstract...

Grupo Mambe

Sacred Arts Research Foundation @ 107 Green St, Brooklyn, NY

Grupo Mambe returns to The Ark for an intimate evening of medicine music from all over South America. Led by singer Fredy Velesquez of the legendary Colombian band Grupo Putumayo, Mambe is an international group of artists bound together by bonds of friendship and a love of positive, healing music. Featuring...  -Fredy Velasquez: guitar and vocals (www.fredyvelasquez.com)  -Juan Carlos Arevalo: flutes, charango  -Greg Faiella: bass ...

Mantra Sadhana: An Active Vibration Meditation

Sacred Arts Research Foundation @ 107 Green St, Brooklyn, NY

Chanting mantra is an ancient technique known for its ability to evoke movement of the physical and emotional energy that we hold in our bodies. The vibrations and sounds of mantra are considered extremely important, and thus reverberations of those sounds are said to awaken kundalini, our spiritual life force. When we awaken these forces we encounter our divine essence and all becomes possible.  Participants will be guided through an immersive...

brunchwork w/ Lou Dubois

brunchwork @ 226 5th Avenue, Fl 5 New York, New York, NY

Fill your weekend with inspiration and intention. Join us for an unforgettable farm-to-table brunch and mimosas with NBCUniversal Executive Director, Digital Content Lou Dubois and Shapr Head of PR & Brand Development Mandy Menaker! Your brunch will feature: Inspirational fireside chat with Lou & Mandy in an intimate setting Dynamic Audience Challenge Curated connections with other young...

Capoeira for Absolute Beginners

RB Capoeira Brooklyn @ 316 7th St, Brooklyn, NY

The classes focus on stretching, conditioning, the fundamental movements of capoeira and its music. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art / dance / game that is practiced all over the world using kicks, dodges, and various kinds of acrobatics. The series provides an excellent foundation for entering our regular, ongoing classes and an introduction to the art, music and history of capoeira. If you have always been curious about capoeira and wanting...

Ab Lab

Elite Fitness Studio @ 111 Union St, Brooklyn, NY

Students enrolled in this class will learn how to cut down extra pounds from their belly and increase ab muscles by working it out, and display a better formation and look to their abs. This class will make a person feel better as abs are toned. As abdomen is composed of many muscles, working on it can actually improve one's core and back. Ab workouts are not at all easy, but as they go on with every routine, they will feel much better as they...

Beginner Rowing

Elite Fitness Studio @ 111 Union St, Brooklyn, NY

Students enrolled in this class will learn the basics of rowing to keep them in perfect shape as their whole body performs this complete exercise that moves in rhythm. This class is for students who wants to keep in shape, lose weight, cross-train for another sport, compete on the water or rehabilitate from injury or surgery. Arms, legs, chest, back, abs–even your mind. Their whole body gets a complete workout from the efficient, rhythmic motion...

Gong & Vibrational Sound Healing

NY Shamanic Circle @ 208 W. 29th St, New York, NY

Welcome one and all we invite you to come and relax in a Sacred Space of Vibration & Sound with Sacred Gong and Tibetan Singing Bowls, bells and other instruments. Enter and let your Spirit Breath, Relax, Receive, and let it flow into a deep state of meditative state of relaxation and serenity, which allows healing to come into the body, mind and spirit. Aligning to the Earth and balancing your chakra energy from your Earth Star to your Soul...

NY Shamanic Healing Circle

NY Shamanic Circle @ 208 W. 29th St, New York, NY

We will learn to bring ourselves into balance and harmony. We develop mastery of transformation through Dreaming with the “Intention of Seeing” through dream work. Done through the ritual of dream-journey work we practice changing the dream awareness. Leaning to break the old patterns, routines and behavioral ways of being to recover our personal power and be free of being the judge or victim as well as many other roles that come into play....

Spin-A-Thon

PNT GROUP FITNESS & CYCLING @ 10-68 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY

Join us for a invigorating 90 Minute ride filled with sprints, hills and jumps. This non-stop ride is sure to test all your skills and give you the feeling of an outdoor experience while building stamina and burning mega calories.

Tai Chi and Kung Fu Training

New York Wu Tang Kung Fu @ 134-20 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY

Students will be able to understand the foundations of Kung Fu and Tai chi, realize the flow of energy within their body, maximize the power generated by their bodies, block punches and kicks. They will also understand the application of the Tai Chi movements, and think and move more efficiently. A work out for body and relaxation for the mind.  In this 2 hour class, we train students to understand that Kung Fu and Tai Chi are inter-related....

Yoga for Managing Long-Term Illness

Element Natural Healing Arts @ 518 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY

Students enrolled in this class will learn restorative postures to create healing space in the body. This workshop is designed for those dealing with any type of long term illness; cancer, GI disorders, auto-immune disease, diabetes and others. Managing long-term care efficiently requires a deeper understanding of the mind- body connection and how subtle intentions affect overall health. 

Community Yoga

Element Natural Healing Arts @ 518 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY

Students enrolled in this class will learn how to warm up the body and finding their center for a strong and successful start to the day. This donation based, open level yoga class is for students with all levels of yoga experience. Katrine focuses on establishing a foundation of healthy alignment by gradually entering into postures and working through a flowing sequence. This class was influenced by Iyengar, Astanga and Vinyasa. All donations...

Chakra Journey Through Yoga & Reiki

Hot Yoga Rockaway Beach @ 181 Beach 116th St, Rockaway Park, NY

Students will explore the 7 Chakras through Yoga, Meditation and Reiki. This class is an awesome way to release and heal blocked energy of the body, mind and spirit. The Chakras are 7 energy centers of spiritual power. Each Chakra has a sound, color and emotion  Reiki is a hands-on healing modality which moves through the chakras  Reiki activates the natural healing processes of the body and restores physical and emotional well-being ...

Introduction to Tai Chi

Element Natural Healing Arts @ 518 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY

If you’ve ever been interested in trying Tai Chi, this is your chance. This introductory Tai Chi class will acquaint you with the basic movements, what Tai Chi has to offer, and how you can practice it. No experience is necessary and beginners are welcome. A mix of movement and meditation, Tai Chi is practiced for balance, exercise, stress reduction, and healing.

Women Self-Defense Seminar

Focus Mixed Martial Arts @ 132 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY

A Conscious Kitchen: Reducing Food Waste at Home

Foundation for New York's Strongest @ 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Reducing the carbon footprint of your home begins in the kitchen! In this workshop, we'll walk through how to assess your home kitchen for opportunities to minimize waste, saving you money and opening up a world of delicious possibilities. We'll go beyond the usual carrot top pesto, so you come away with concrete ideas for how you can realistically make practical changes to your day-to-day habits that will have a meaningful impact on the amount...