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A Day of Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices

New York Open Center @ 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. ...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$135
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Instant Intimacy: The Art of Profound Communication

New York Open Center @ 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,...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Easy Awakening to Deep Peace

New York Open Center @ 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...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Soaring Crane Qigong Moving Meditation

New York Open Center @ 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...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$140

5 sessions

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The Wisdom of the Chakras: Tools for Navigating Life

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Some people are extremely bright yet emotionally crippled; others are very loving yet their daily lives are chaotic. Many have great faith but little clarity, while others are creative but stymied by a lack of confidence. This chakra workshop will offer clear and concise tools to open the crown chakra as an antidote to depression; to give focus and concentration to activate the third eye chakra and foster good decision-making; and to learn to discipline...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$145
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Soul Healing & Rejuvenation

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Full Course Name: Soul Healing & Rejuvenation: Journeying to Heal Trauma & Negativity Negative thought and behavioral patterns often lead us to self-sabotage, which, in turn, can affect our relationships, finances, and health in troubling ways. Clayton John Ainger, the award-winning author of The Ego’s Code, discovered that where such negativity exists, trauma exists. When one experiences a trauma on any scale, it creates a vacancy in...

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Creating the Relationship You Want

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Transform negative emotions quickly into positive realities with the Paradox Process, an innovative and easy mindfulness technique. We will learn to accept the unacceptable, allowing ourselves room to shift our focus toward possibility and away from pessimism and rigid ways of looking at relationships. Jones will reveal how simple it is to shift our experience with straightforward five-minute-a-day exercises.  Topics will include  The...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$145

4 sessions

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Overcoming Anxiety Through Compassionate Mind Training

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Anxiety and chronic worry are major sources of suffering that are reaching epidemic levels around the world and that conventional medical approaches have, at best, a very mixed track record in treating. For thousands of years, global wisdom traditions have known that training the mind and cultivating compassion can be highly effective in helping people face their fears, and a growing body of scientific research supports that view. This workshop...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Anti-Anxiety Toolkit

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Come learn some of the highly effective ways to stop fear, worry, and anxiety in their tracks. Integrating techniques from the fields of clinical hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and cognitive, behavioral, and energy psychologies, as well as the latest research in neuroscience and mindbody medicine, this class offers a comprehensive and hands-on experience. We will learn 10 quick, easy-to-use but powerfully sophisticated techniques to short...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$120

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The Shape of Awake®: Meditation & the Alexander ....

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

The Shape of Awake®: Meditation & the Alexander Technique Mindfulness practices free us from habitual patterns of tension and bring a deeper alignment with life. The Alexander Technique, when applied to meditation, is a simple, yet powerful tool for cultivating mindfulness of the body, bringing awareness to habitual tension, and relaxing our goal-oriented approach to life. This class offers practical instruction on both sitting and walking meditation....

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$125

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Introduction to Essential Oils

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Aromatherapy, the use of essential oils as healing agents, has a long history of use in many cultures. These oils can have very direct effects on the physical, mental and emotional components of illness. In this class we will focus on oils derived from leaves, flowers, resins, woods and roots.  The material covered will include:  Introduction to the classification and function of various oils How oils are made How oils affect the physical,...

(299) Beginner 18 and older
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$125

3 sessions

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The Power of Mantra

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Mantra is energy embedded in a sound structure. Through the repetition of the mantra, its latent power becomes manifest, and the subconscious layers of the mind are awakened. The constant repetition of a mantra transforms the very life of the aspirant. From Sanskrit mantras, we will be learning the language of higher vibrations. The course will be theoretical and practical, covering the nature of sound vibrations, their relationship with the process...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$140

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Rhythm & Flow: Musicianship for Sound Practitioners

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Improve your ability to listen by developing musical skills and vocabulary under the masterful guidance of Chris Cherney, an award-winning educator and composer. Chris creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which we demystify scales, chords, and intervals, as well as read and improvise music. You will learn a holistic and integrative approach that unifies the intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects of music. Each class will explore:...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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$140

4 sessions

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Basic Mediation Training

Planning Change @ 375 Greenwich St, New York, NY

In Basic Mediation Training students learn the fundamentals of mediation and become qualified to mediate in the New York Courts. This training is held once a year with a limited number of students. The complete certification requires 100 hours of classroom and mediation case work, which is provided in classroom groups of 8-12 people, and apprenticeship groups of no more than four. The small group size allows Elizabeth to mentor the students individually,...

Beginner 16 and older
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$2,450

8 sessions

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Free Intro: Healing with Sound

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Join us for a FREE INTRO to the upcoming ongoing series in Healing with Sound. A separate paid course will cover the following topics: In this class sound healing practitioner Joule L’Adara will teach us how to use our own voice as an instrument of self-­healing. You will discover that your voice is a perfectly calibrated healing instrument for your unique body and energy system! You’ll learn how to gently and effectively send vibrations...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Free Intro: Detox to Heal Your Skin- Repairing Anything

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Join us for a FREE INTRO to the upcoming ongoing series in Detox to Heal Your Skin. Series Description Patricia Pimentel Selassie, a lifelong eczema sufferer, went to naturopathic medical school to find a cure, and now she gets compliments on her skin all the time. She’ll systematically teach you the program that worked wonders for her. It’s not about miracle creams, but rather about working from the inside out, because the skin reflects...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Free Intro: How to Succeed in Love Relationships

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Free Intro: How to Succeed in Love Relationships Using Imago Therapy   In this experiential class for everyone (whether single, married, divorced, etc.), we will learn to apply the principles and tools of Imago Therapy, a highly effective form of relationship therapy that has changed the lives of thousands of people around the world in over 30 countries. This unique method helps us gain insight into ourselves and our relationship patterns and...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Transformative Storytelling: Using Narrative

Be Social Change @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY

Storytelling is more than a marketing tool. It’s a management tool. In this class, we uncover the narrative structures and strategies used by social change practitioners and entrepreneurs for building community and inspiring action. This is a workshop for makers and social entrepreneurs who want to strengthen their skills in storytelling to transform themselves, their teams, and their broader communities. Storytelling is a powerful tool for building...

(245) All levels 18 and older
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Open House

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Friday, September 9, 6-10pm Join us for an evening of FREE lectures! Meet faculty, sample programs, ask questions, have refreshments at the cafe and browse the bookstore.  Special discounts available this evening only on classes, in the bookstore/café, for wellness packages and membership! 15-minute Mini-Wellness Sessions available 6-10 pm — $15. 6–6:45pm Chinese Approaches to Self Diagnosis and Healing Drew DiVittorio Reiki System...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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The Earth Diet

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Australian beauty queen Liana Werner-Gray got a wake-up call at 21 when she was diagnosed with a precancerous tumor in her throat. Through juicing and a whole-foods diet, she was able to heal herself in three months. This success inspired her to create the Earth Diet and make information on the power of plant-based natural food available to others, thereby helping thousands of people improve or even heal such conditions as cancer, diabetes, acne,...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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