East West Living

Aura Imaging Readings with Hattie Parker, MS Ed

30 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

East West Cafe
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 1 – 6pm

Readings are 15 minutes in duration.

Announcing future events:
Family Aura Images: Between Christmas and New Years bring the kids to East West and share enlightening family fun by getting images for everyone in the family. Look for more information in future publications.

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: Hattie Parker, MS Ed
About: An Aura Image Reading is an uplifting guide for helping you help yourself and others in these troubled times. It is common wisdom that over 80 to even 90% of communication is non-verbal. You hear what you say to others, an aura photo allows you to see your "vibe." An aura image photo allows you to literally see for yourself how your energy field projects itself. When you can see where your body's energy is strong and where it is weak you can effectively plan life changes to improve your wellbeing as well as how you are perceived. Hattie offers practical guidance on how to capitalize on your strengths and mitigate weaknesses in the reading. Hattie utilizes the Biopulsar Aura Imaging Machine, which was invented by a German medical intuitive. People who see auras are amazed that the inventor has been so very adept in capturing images that otherwise are only accessible to a gifted few., Biography:, Hattie has been offering guidance and intuitive readings using Aura Readings (as an “X-ray” of the psyche), Astrology and Numerology to leaders from business, professional sports, academia, medicine and the arts for over thirty years. Drawing on the wisdom gained from consulting divination tools, she guides people in making decisions that are consistent with personal values and in synch with timing cycles that will serve their best advantage.
Price: $40
Category: Healthy Living
Location: Cafe
More info: www.changeyourfortune.com

Aeclectic NYC Tarot Meet Up Group

30 Nov 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Cafe
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 2 – 4pm

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: Shawn Nacol
About: This monthly group welcomes all those interested in exploring the Tarot! Learn all about how to read the cards, their meanings and interpretations as well as various layouts in a fun, supportive Tarot community.
Price: $5
Category: Healthy Living
Location: Cafe

NYC "What the Bleep" Study Group

01 Dec 2008 23:30:00 GMT

East West Cafe
Monday, December 1, 2008, 6:30 – 7:30pm

$5 minimum cafe purchase required. Please arrive early to make your purchase before taking a seat.

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: NYC "What the Bleep" Study Group
About: The NYC "What The Bleep Do We Know" study group is a fun and lively discussion group that meets once a month to discuss the exciting concepts introduced in the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know". If you liked the movie and want to continue to explore topics such as Paradigm Shifts, Creating Your Day, Healing Your Past, Quantum Physics and more, come and join us!, With a new shift in awareness as well as the science behind movies such as "What the Bleep" and "The Secret", we are beginning to understand more about the practical aspects of spirituality and how it's universal application can powerfully enhance the quality of our lives and others. The group will be meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, August 7th at 7:30pm in the cafe at East West Books at 78 5th Avenue (between 13th and 14th streets). We welcome newcomers as well as regular members and all who would like to further explore and share these concepts in a fun and friendly atmosphere with other like-minded people.
Price: $5
Category: Study Group
Location: Cafe

Sadie's Yoga Teacher Training

02 Dec 2008 00:45:00 GMT

yoga West
Monday, December 1, 2008, 7:45 – 9:30pm

Event type: Workshop
Presenter: Sadie Nardini, Director, East West Yoga and Founder Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga
About: An incredible intensive training which will certify you to teach Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga with Founder Sadie Nardini. Great for teachers to add another certification under their belt, students of yoga who are ready to move into teaching, and newer students who want to learn a lifetime of information about their practice. Sadie is a master alignment teacher and she will blow your mind with urban yoga myths in the poses, how to move back into alignment, and how to get crystal clear on each pose, so you can more dynamically teach them to others. Your own knowledge will increase exponentially. New York Magazine called Sadie's training, which is unlike any other for it's duration, price and effectiveness, "One of the Top 10 Ways to Change Your Life!" She'll also help you discover more deeply what your passions and unique voice is, and how to more powerfully express yourself into the world, and the classroom for maximum attendance and prosperity. for more information, contact sadie at SadieNardini@gmail.com
Price: 1025
Category: Yoga
Location: Yoga
Register Now: www.sadienardini.com
More info: sadienardini.com

Access Astrology Open Community

02 Dec 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Cafe
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 6:30 – 7:25pm

$5 minimum cafe purchase required.
Please arrive early to make your purchase and find a seat before start time.

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: Heather Roan Robbins, Anne Ortelee and Mark Wolz
About: Heather Roan Robbins, Anne Ortelee and Mark Wolz are three New York astrologers working together to make astrology accessible to the public. Every Tuesday East West Books & Cafe hosts Access Astrology for a lively discussion led by one of these astrologers and the occasional guest. Bring your own chart, your passion for astrology and your desire to learn something new while being a part of New York’s growing astrology community. Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 We continue with the Moon through the signs. Plus the weekly forecast., New Moon in Gemini on Thursday; Mercury stations on Friday, going retrograde. Sun trines Neptune; Mars sextiles Neptune; Sun opposes Pluto; Venus trines Jupiter.
Price: $5
Category: Astrology
Location: Cafe

Introduction to Healing Arts: Julia Hough

03 Dec 2008 00:45:00 GMT

Cafe
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:45 – 9pm

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: Julia Hough
About: Learn about the healing modality of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. Julia Hough will lead you through a centering, a body scan, and a visualization for accessing your body’s inner wisdom.
Price: 0
Category: Lecture
Location: Cafe

Chakra Healing NYC Meet Up Group

03 Dec 2008 11:30:00 GMT

Cafe
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 6:30 – 7:30am

With Chakra Healer Kiana Love

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: With Chakra Healer Kiana Love
About: Chakra Healing NYC is a supportive space for healing, community and heartfelt connection. Come to learn more about the chakras and how they can support you on your healing journey. These powerful energy centers are the interface between your physical body and your consciousness. Are you ready to make real changes in your life? Are you already on your healing path and would like to connect with like-minded travelers? This is for you! Come share your chakra knowledge and experiences. Come join us for healing, heart connections, and joyful expression., This group is open to all seekers, including all those that are new to the concept of chakras and those that are more knowledgeable -- everyone looking to learn and experience more as well as share what they know., This group is especially helpful for all of us on our healing journeys. Be inspired by others stories, and, "In Sanskrit, Chakra translates into wheel, or disk. Chakras are energy centers; think of them as the software to the bodies hardware. There are seven major chakras that run down the center of the body and relate to the seven major nerve ganglia that extend from the spine. lAmong other things chakras correlate to elements, developmental stages of life, colors, sounds, bodily functions., These energy centers in the subtle body form the bridge between our solid physical ground and our vast consciousness. Through the chakras you can learn to travel the bridge, up to liberate, down to manifest, in and out to relate to the world around you. Events include Weekly Chakracize classes. Workshops. and Monthly Meetups to share Chakra experiences., This group is open to all chakra seekers, both those new to the concept of chakras, and those more knowledgeable that are both looking to learn and experience more as well as share what they know., come together for healing, heart connections, and joyful expression, led by Chakra Healer Kiana Love, $5 minimum cafe purchase required
Location: Cafe

“Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals” by Karen Dawn

04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cafe
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 7 – 9pm

Event type: Book Signing
Presenter: Author Karen Dawn
Price: 0
About: Author and some special guests (actors and well known activists) will read from Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals – followed by question and answer and then signing. Karen Dawn’s “Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way we treat animals” has glowing reviews from prestigious press such as Publishers Weekly and the Washington Post, endorsements from luminaries like Gloria Steinem and Nobel Prize winner JM Coetzee, but also praise from pop icons such as David Duchovny and Anthony Kiedis. It is a fun, hip look at the serious subject of animal protection. Karen has been a student of “A Course in Miracles” for many years, and has integrated those teachings into her discussion about how we interact with each other and with the animals of the world. She presents the concept of animal rights in an enlightening, yet fun, fresh way., Spiritually-toned and educational, Thanking the Monkey is a perfect primer. It is a book for the seasoned activist, the veg-curious, or for anyone who has ever given a second thought about how we treat the animals with whom we share the earth., Biography:, Born in the US, Karen Dawn grew up and studied in Australia. She worked as a news researcher and writer for various Australian publications and on ABC's nightly news magazine, "The 7:30 Report." Living in New York in the 1990s, Karen studied A Course in Miracles and worked every Sunday for six years at the Saint Francis of Xavier soup kitchen. But after reading Animal Liberation, she was moved to devote herself to helping those most abused by society and least able to help themselves -- members of other species. Drawing on her knowledge of the media, she founded animal advocacy media watch, DawnWatch.com She has served on the Genesis Awards voting committee and is currently the Genesis Awards print consultant. As a spokesperson for the animal protection movement, she has appeared on MTV, ABC, NBC, CBS and she has lectured at national animal rights conferences since 2001., She has hosted animal issues talk shows on the Houston and Los Angeles Pacifica stations. Her opinion pieces have appeared in The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, New York's Newsday and the UK Guardian. She is a contributor to “In Defense of Animals: The Second Wave,” edited by Peter Singer. Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals, published by Harper Collins, is her first book.
Summary: Come laugh at the cartoons, cry over the touching stories, and be intellectually challenged by the arguments in Karen Dawn’s critically acclaimed yet “Access Hollywood” promoted new book, “Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals.” Be part of the conversation that is sparking a peaceful revolution. You will learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about animal rights but were afraid to get into a fight about.
Category: Booksigning
Location: Cafe
More info: www.thankingthemonkey.com

Enneagram of Personality Meet-up Group

04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

cafe
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 7 – 8pm

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: Nicholas Reitter and Kirk Kahn
About: This group is dedicated to exploring beliefs and practices related to the Enneagram, in a supportive and inclusive setting. Participants have a wide range of backgrounds with the system and share a common interest in deepening their familiarity with it.
Category: Study Group
Location: Cafe

'Hello from Heaven - A Mediumship Gallery Session'

05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Studio West
Thursday, December 4, 2008, 7 – 9pm

Event type: Workshop
Presenter: Diana Harris
About: Join Diana Harris, nationally known psychic medium, for a fascinating glimpse into the world of mediumship and an evening of communing with the Other Side. Similar to John Edwards’ “Crossing Over” gallery concept, the event will serve as a forum for opening up to the process of mediumship while offering evidence of “life after life” and the eternal quality of the human spirit. Diana will respond to your questions about Heaven and what happens when we cross over; clarify what mediumship “is and is not”; explain how to get a good mediumship reading; teach you how to recognize messages from Heaven; and demonstrate mediumship by delivering messages from the Other Side to audience participants. Diana has her own unique delivery style – gentle, direct, engaging, and always compassionate. This will be an evening of connections and reconnections to loved ones, healing, and celebration. Quite often, those who attend these events find that they share a common bond with others in the room and that the messages of love, hope, and laughter were for them too! The message is clear from "Other Side". We are loved and we are not alone!, Biography:, Diana Harris is a nationally recognized intuitive counselor, psychic medium, teacher, and healer. Spending more than 18 years honing her intuitive and healing abilities, Diana is much sought after for the accuracy of her intuitive services, mediumship abilities, and dynamic workshops. Audiences everywhere respond to her joyous, inspiring, and compelling presentation style., Ms. Harris gently lifts the veil of fear and illusion so that her clients are liberated and more empowered to honor their Highest Potential. She inspires and leads those that she meets toward making positive and life affirming changes in their lives. Her style is evocative of the well-known aphorism: “Know thyself and thou shalt know the world.” Diana is a conduit - a bridge working with the Angelic and Ascended Master realms- and a gifted clairaudient, clairvoyant, and clairsentient. The Earth-based spirituality of Native American teachings, Hawaiian Huna, and global shamanic traditions have been the primary focus of her spiritual path. Diana has a deep connection to Mother Earth and works with her Wisdom Keepers. She incorporates her knowledge of the medicine power of animals, archetypes, and animal totems into her practice. This ancient knowledge is a methodology for self-understanding, healing, and spiritual growth., Ms. Harris travels regularly to conduct transformational workshops, to speak at conferences, and to offer mediumship or intuitive counseling. She has worked with the Body, Mind, Spirit expo and is a frequent presenter at the New England Whole Health Expos. Diana was recently featured on Contact Radio; Explore Your Spirit; BBS Radio; Hawaii’s Inspiration Radio; and Planetary Spirit Internet Radio. Her article, “The Wisdom of Tree’s”, was published in Whole Health Expo’s fall magazine. Diana’s current creative projects include an animal oracle deck and a meditation CD. She has a growing list of national and international clients.
Price: $35
Category: Healthy Living
Location: Yoga
More info: www.sacredspiraldance.com

Angel Readings with Heather Vaughn

05 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT

East West Cafe
Friday, December 5, 2008, 5 – 9pm

To Reserve Your Appointment, Call: 212-243-5994

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: Heather Vaughn
About: Heather is an intuitive healer, spiritual consultant and certified Angel Therapist ® (certified by Doreen Virtue). In these readings, she will bring you divine guidance directly from your Angels, Guides and Ascended Masters that wish to communicate. She will let you know any messages they have that enhance and enlighten your life and further your life purpose.
Price: $40
Category: Healthy Living
Location: Cafe

Book Signing and Lecture with Ralph Singh, Author of 'A Path to Follow…….A Life to Lead'

06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cafe
Friday, December 5, 2008, 7 – 8:30pm

Event type: Book Signing
Presenter: Ralph Singh
Price: 0
About: Ralph Singh, at age 22, had a powerful vision in New York that led him to India on a classic quest for Truth. It was there, in 1971, where he came face to face with the One who had appeared to him, His Holiness Baba Virsa Singh ji of Gobind Sadan, arguably one of the world's greatest spiritual figures. In the book, he shares the lessons learned at Babaji's feet of how to follow the most difficult path of all – leading a spiritual life while fully engaged in the trials and challenges of everyday life: marriage and raising a family, running a business, and serving in community projects aimed at alleviating the problems of the world., You may go to gobindsadan.org to get a further experience of where Ralph Singh spent his time and journey. Ralph Singh's book shares his journey and lessons in a very inspiring, down to earth way that motivates any reader of any faith. Biography:, Ralph Singh likes to be known as an ordinary person who continues to have extraordinary life experiences: from the powerful vision that drew him from New York to the feet of one of the world's greatest spiritual leaders, His Holiness Baba Virsa Singh, in India at the age of 22. This is where he became his first foreign devotee, to his involvement in the community building efforts surrounding the post 9-11 arson attack on his spiritual community Gobind Sadan, USA, north of Syracuse, NY. Over the last 33 years Ralph has devoted his time to forging community and working to find ways to define civil society. He has worked in education developing and teaching a course called "Exploring Spirituality" and helped design and name the "Schools of Character" project for the Central NY Education Consortium. In the community he has coordinated programs aimed at breaking down barriers between the disabled and able-bodied communities, served as Chair of the City County Human Rights Commission, and, together with his wife Joginder, transformed "soup-kitchens" into "community meals" to break down class barriers and helped to develop community based farmers' markets., Following the 1984 attack on the Golden Temple, he organized a consortium of International Human Rights Groups to draw attention to the plight of the Sikh community in India, and earlier had helped pioneer education programs for Sikh youth in America. Through the United Nations Association, Ralph helped establish the CNY MUN at S.U. and served on the National Council of UNA-USA under Elliot Richardson's leadership., He developed and coordinated drug awareness programs for local schools. Known for his efforts in building interfaith relations, he help launch and served as Vice-chair of the North American Interfaith Network. He still serves on the advisory board of the Maxwell School's Program on Analysis and Resolution of Conflict. Ralph was the founding President of Gobind Sadan, USA, and currently serves as President of Gobind Sadan Community Services, and as Director of Publications and Public Relations for the Gobind Sadan Society for Interfaith Understanding., As long as Babaji was on this earth, Ralph served as His translator in international gatherings and as his representative at major conferences including the Millennium Peace Summit. He has lectured and written on the importance of values and spirituality in modern society, and has represented the teachings of the Sikh Gurus to national and international audiences from the Smithsonian Institution to local interfaith dialogues. He is a graduate of The Gunnery, received his degree in Japanese Area Studies from the University of Rochester, and maintains a lifelong study/practice of prayer and meditation and spiritual traditions.
Category: Booksigning
Location: Cafe
More info: www.gobindsadan.org

Divine Warrior Training Circle

06 Dec 2008 01:00:00 GMT

West Studio
Friday, December 5, 2008, 8 – 10pm

Event type: Workshop
Presenter: Tom Capshew Ph.D.
About: These Sacred Circles are based on Divine Warrior Training, a process, which assists the participant to re-member themselves to the divine by, discarding limiting beliefs and behaviors. Reiki Master Tom Capshew combines Reiki energy healing and shamanic practices, creating sacred space centering around an altar. Dr. Capshew leads a heart-centering meditation allowing each participant to access their own answers to the questions they are living., As we follow the path into our Sacred Heart, the wisdom we need to, live into our divine essence is revealed. At the close of each Sacred Circle, participants are invited (but not required) to share insights they have discovered. Join us to experience the peace of sacred space. Join us to access your inner wisdom.
Price: $20
Category: Yoga
Location: Yoga

'Bust Holiday Blues with Aura Insight and the Power of Crystal Light' Free Introductory Lecture with Hattie Parker, MS Ed.

06 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

East West Cafe
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 1 – 2pm

Announcing future event:
Family Aura Images: Between Christmas and New Years bring the kids to East West and share enlightening family fun by getting images for everyone in the family. Look for more information in future publications.

Event type: Special Event
Presenter: Hattie Parker, MS Ed
About: Is the "Tis the Season to be Jolly" theme a contradiction in terms for how you feel about the holidays? Do you find yourself hoping the season will pass a quickly as possible? Do the current difficult times make a previously challenging time seem even worse than previous years? Join Hattie Parker, MS Ed in a lecture-discussion on how you can make friends with crystals and tap your inner light, allowing you to open to new insights on finding inner joy during the holiday season. Hattie utilizes the Biopulsar Aura Imaging Machine, which was invented by a German medical intuitive. People who see auras are amazed that the inventor has been so very adept in capturing images that otherwise are only accessible to a gifted few., Biography:, Hattie has been offering guidance and intuitive readings using Aura Readings (as an “X-ray” of the psyche), Astrology and Numerology to leaders from business, professional sports, academia, medicine and the arts for over thirty years. Drawing on the wisdom gained from consulting divination tools, she guides people in making decisions that are consistent with personal values and in synch with timing cycles that will serve their best advantage.
Price: $40
Category: Healthy Living
Location: Cafe
More info: www.changeyourfortune.com

Chair Yoga

06 Dec 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Yoga East
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 1:30 – 2:30pm

Event type: Workshop
Presenter: Julia Hough
About: Gentle, seated and standing postures for people who have injuries or stiffness and have difficulty getting onto the floor.
Price: 15
Category: Yoga
Location: Yoga

'Animal Speake - Introduction to Animal Totems'

06 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Studio West
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 3 – 5:30pm

Event type: Workshop
Presenter: Diana Harris
About: Join visiting workshop facilitator, Diana Harris, and learn how to connect with your “Animal Guides”. Discover the teachings and gifts of the animal kingdom, how they relate to our personal/collective growth, and how you can best relate to them. We will explore various animal realms, discuss animal totems, learn how they try to communicate with us, and even get to know some of our animal allies more intimately! Working with your Animal Totems will allow you to know yourself better, understand life, walk in balance, and align with Spirit. Animals represent the heartbeat of Mother Earth and the footsteps of humanity. Discovering and reconnecting to our "animal medicine" provides us a window into our Soul's potential. Within the medicine is a gift - tools to master our challenges and fully actualize our talents. Many wise and generous furry, winged, finned, scaled, or otherwise helpers support our Journey. When we realize that teachings and assistance can come from other than human sources, we open to a world of infinite potential and possibility and discover our true natures. Join us and share in the wisdom of animal voices! Biography:, Diana Harris is a nationally recognized intuitive counselor, psychic medium, teacher, and healer. Spending more than 18 years honing her intuitive and healing abilities, Diana is much sought after for the accuracy of her intuitive services, mediumship abilities, and dynamic workshops. Audiences everywhere respond to her joyous, inspiring, and compelling presentation style., Ms. Harris gently lifts the veil of fear and illusion so that her clients are liberated and more empowered to honor their Highest Potential. She inspires and leads those that she meets toward making positive and life affirming changes in their lives. Her style is evocative of the well-known aphorism: “Know thyself and thou shalt know the world.” Diana is a conduit - a bridge working with the Angelic and Ascended Master realms- and a gifted clairaudient, clairvoyant, and clairsentient. The Earth-based spirituality of Native American teachings, Hawaiian Huna, and global shamanic traditions have been the primary focus of her spiritual path. Diana has a deep connection to Mother Earth and works with her Wisdom Keepers. She incorporates her knowledge of the medicine power of animals, archetypes, and animal totems into her practice. This ancient knowledge is a methodology for self-understanding, healing, and spiritual growth., Ms. Harris travels regularly to conduct transformational workshops, to speak at conferences, and to offer mediumship or intuitive counseling. She has worked with the Body, Mind, Spirit expo and is a frequent presenter at the New England Whole Health Expos. Diana was recently featured on Contact Radio; Explore Your Spirit; BBS Radio; Hawaii’s Inspiration Radio; and Planetary Spirit Internet Radio. Her article, “The Wisdom of Tree’s”, was published in Whole Health Expo’s fall magazine. Diana’s current creative projects include an animal oracle deck and a meditation CD. She has a growing list of national and international clients.
Price: $40
Category: Healthy Living
Location: Yoga
More info: www.sacredspiraldance.com

Aura Imaging Readings with Hattie Parker, MS Ed

06 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT

East West Cafe
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 3 – 7pm

Readings are 15 minutes in duration.

Announcing future events:
Family Aura Images: Between Christmas and New Years bring the kids to East West and share enlightening family fun by getting images for everyone in the family. Look for more information in future publications.

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: Hattie Parker, MS Ed
About: An Aura Image Reading is an uplifting guide for helping you help yourself and others in these troubled times. It is common wisdom that over 80 to even 90% of communication is non-verbal. You hear what you say to others, an aura photo allows you to see your "vibe." An aura image photo allows you to literally see for yourself how your energy field projects itself. When you can see where your body's energy is strong and where it is weak you can effectively plan life changes to improve your wellbeing as well as how you are perceived. Hattie offers practical guidance on how to capitalize on your strengths and mitigate weaknesses in the reading. Hattie utilizes the Biopulsar Aura Imaging Machine, which was invented by a German medical intuitive. People who see auras are amazed that the inventor has been so very adept in capturing images that otherwise are only accessible to a gifted few., Biography:, Hattie has been offering guidance and intuitive readings using Aura Readings (as an “X-ray” of the psyche), Astrology and Numerology to leaders from business, professional sports, academia, medicine and the arts for over thirty years. Drawing on the wisdom gained from consulting divination tools, she guides people in making decisions that are consistent with personal values and in synch with timing cycles that will serve their best advantage.
Price: $40
Category: Healthy Living
Location: Cafe
More info: www.changeyourfortune.com

Chanting the Yoga Sutras: Contemplative Practice to Cultivate Introspection and Inner Tranquility

07 Dec 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Yoga West or East
Sunday, December 7, 2008, 1:30 – 4:30pm

Event type: Workshop
Presenter: Andrew Sugerman & Patricia Sanzone
About: In this three hour workshop reflecting the Viniyoga approach to contemplative practice, we will set out to experience and establish a pattern of sharpened awareness through:, * Sustained attention to breathing, * Coordination of breath and movement, * Recognizing fundamental biomechanics of asana, * Manipulation and regulation of the breath in asana, * Chanting in asana from selected Yoga Sutras of Patanjali To honor the timeless tradition of chanting and assimilate the ancient wisdom of the Yoga Sutras, we will: * Chant a portion of the text in a call and response fashion * Give attention to proper Sanskrit pronunciation and meter, * Seek an elevated level of proficiency in chanting and memorization, * Consider the meaning and contemporary relevance of the Sutras About Andy, Andy is a senior teacher in the Viniyoga Tradition and is certified at the 500 hour level by Gary Kraftsow, Director of the American Viniyoga Institute in Maui Hawaii. He has studied yoga philosophy with Srivatsa Ramaswami of Chennai, a long time student of T. Krishnamacharya, and has been a student at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Madras India under the tutelage of T.K.V. Desikachar. Workshop participants of any level will find Andy to be a wonderful chanting ambassador and Yoga educator., About Patricia, Patricia is a senior teacher in the Viniyoga Tradition and is certified at the 500 hour level by Gary Kraftsow, Director of the American Viniyoga Institute in Maui Hawaii, and has been a student at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Madras India under the tutelage of T.K.V. Desikachar. She leads workshops nationally, retreats in Costa Rica, and was featured on national television on the Martha Stewart Living show.
Price: $42
Category: Yoga
Location: Yoga
More info: www.artofbreathing.com

Japanese/Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration with Renowned Artist, Rose Sigal-ibsen

07 Dec 2008 19:00:00 GMT

East West Cafe
Sunday, December 7, 2008, 2 – 4pm

Artist Prints and Greeting Cards will be available for purchase, in time for the holiday season!

Event type: Special Event
Presenter: Rose Segal-ibsen
About: Truly a ‘tour de force’, Rose Sigal Ibsen has been widely celebrated in China and Japan for her mastery of Asian brush techniques. Rose has practiced Sumi-e painting and Chinese Calligraphy (one of the oldest and most basic forms of Chinese art) for many years. Join us as she demonstrates her calligraphy techniques with her unique and award winning style. Her work is truly remarkable! Biography:, Rose Sigal-Ibsen was born in Romania, migrated to Israel after World War II, and then found a permanent home in the US in 1957. After a successful career as an enamelist, she studied jewelry design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and subsequently received many design awards. In 1979 she began studying Sumi painting at the KoHo School of Sumi-e in New York. She also studied Chinese brushwork at the Zhejiang Academy in China., Sigal-Ibsen has won accolades as a distinguished American Sumi brush artist. She has had many one-person and group exhibitions throughout the US including the Steinhardt Conservatory, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, NY, The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington DC, and Gallery Korea, New York. She has also exhibited at the Fourth World Conference on Women, Beijing, China; the China National Academy of Find Arts, Invitational Exhibition, Hangzhou, China; and the Zhejiang Academy, China. She has received many awards for her work including an Award of Excellence in Calligraphy from Kampo Cultural Center, New York, and an Award of Merit from Manhattan Arts magazine., Articles about her and her work have appeared in magazines, newspapers, and catalogs including Manhattan Arts and Artspeak. She is also listed in Who's Who in American Sumi-e Brush Artists., Sigal-Ibsen gives workshop demonstrations and lectures in Sumi-e painting and calligraphy in various galleries and cultural centers. She is the vice president of the New York Metro Chapter of the Sumi-e Society and is studying calligraphy at the Kampo Cultural Center. Her greeting cards are available at the Asia Society, New York, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, and other art centers throughout the country.
Price: 0
Category: Special Event
Location: Cafe

Sadie's Yoga Teacher Training

09 Dec 2008 00:45:00 GMT

yoga West
Monday, December 8, 2008, 7:45 – 9:30pm

Event type: Workshop
Presenter: Sadie Nardini, Director, East West Yoga and Founder Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga
About: An incredible intensive training which will certify you to teach Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga with Founder Sadie Nardini. Great for teachers to add another certification under their belt, students of yoga who are ready to move into teaching, and newer students who want to learn a lifetime of information about their practice. Sadie is a master alignment teacher and she will blow your mind with urban yoga myths in the poses, how to move back into alignment, and how to get crystal clear on each pose, so you can more dynamically teach them to others. Your own knowledge will increase exponentially. New York Magazine called Sadie's training, which is unlike any other for it's duration, price and effectiveness, "One of the Top 10 Ways to Change Your Life!" She'll also help you discover more deeply what your passions and unique voice is, and how to more powerfully express yourself into the world, and the classroom for maximum attendance and prosperity. for more information, contact sadie at SadieNardini@gmail.com
Price: 1025
Category: Yoga
Location: Yoga
Register Now: www.sadienardini.com
More info: sadienardini.com

Access Astrology Open Community

09 Dec 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Cafe
Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 6:30 – 7:25pm

$5 minimum cafe purchase required.
Please arrive early to make your purchase and find a seat before start time.

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: Heather Roan Robbins, Anne Ortelee and Mark Wolz
About: Heather Roan Robbins, Anne Ortelee and Mark Wolz are three New York astrologers working together to make astrology accessible to the public. Every Tuesday East West Books & Cafe hosts Access Astrology for a lively discussion led by one of these astrologers and the occasional guest. Bring your own chart, your passion for astrology and your desire to learn something new while being a part of New York’s growing astrology community. Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 We continue with the Moon through the signs. Plus the weekly forecast., New Moon in Gemini on Thursday; Mercury stations on Friday, going retrograde. Sun trines Neptune; Mars sextiles Neptune; Sun opposes Pluto; Venus trines Jupiter.
Price: $5
Category: Astrology
Location: Cafe

Introduction to Healing Arts: Dr. Sherri Greene

10 Dec 2008 00:45:00 GMT

Cafe
Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 7:45 – 9pm

Event type: Regular Event
Presenter: Dr. Sherri Greene
About: Dr. Sherri Greene, co-founder of the new consciousness company WALK AWAKE LLC, speaks about what it means to be in a physical body walking with an awakened heart and mind. On this journey we are helped by having a strong foundation so we can look to our feet for strength, support and often answers to our questions. Bring your feet, whole body, mind and spirit and learn some unique healing tools for transformation that will help you while building your new foundation for today and the path ahead., Biography:, Dr. Sherri J. Greene has been practicing Podiatry in NYC since 1993. She earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree (DPM) from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in 1991 and then completed a two year residency program in foot surgery. She has studied a variety of healing modalities and practices including Reflexology, Craniosacral therapy, Herbal and Nutritional Medicine, Homeopathy, Reiki, Essential Oils, Kinesiology, Flower Essences, Energy Medicine, Imagery work, Mind/body Medicine, Yoga, Meditation, Metamorphosis, Rising Star Healing System teacher /practioner and Prema Birthing., Dr. Greene’s approach to healing is a unique one in the field of Podiatry where by all levels including mental, emotional and spiritual are not forgotten and addressed. She views being a Podiatrist as an important entryway into the whole body/mind system. This approach becomes a means of transforming and awakening as well as creating a more balanced, happier and healthier way of life. Dr. Greene’s own healing journey has been the catalyst for all that she brings to her practice and is passionate to share what she has learned along the way.
Price: 0
Category: Lecture
Location: Cafe