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Wild Goose Qi Gong (2/1) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve one's overall health and well-being. Based on the flowing and graceful movements of geese, it uses stretching and other techniques to open the acupuncture meridians and increase one's vitality and energy. Qi Gong participants enjoy a greater range of motion, improved balance, reduced mental stress and a feeling of rejuvenation. Led by Louis Knox. $10 fee. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (2/1) |
| Tai Chi is a choreographed set of martial art postures that are designed to increase your power and agility by using your inner energy. Like Qi Gong, Tai Chi helps improve your range of motion and lung capacity, and it places a special emphasis on balance. Practitioners often enjoy reduced stress and a feeling of well-being. If you are interested, some time will also be spent learning simple self-defense techniques. Led by Louis Knox. $36 for 6 weeks. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Gathering Of Love And Forgiveness (2/1) |
| This two-day workshop helps participants awaken from the dream of separation and come into the light of oneness. David Hoffmeister has traveled throughout the United States and Canada for over ten years sharing helpful ways to realize and appreciate each priceless moment of our lives. David has studied "A Course in Miracles" intensively in his transformation of consciousness, and will describe how the Course can help us live more fully and authentically. Love offering accepted. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (2/1) |
| ["Kissing Jessica Stein.] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Gathering Of Love And Forgiveness (2/2) |
| This two-day workshop helps participants awaken from the dream of separation and come into the light of oneness. David Hoffmeister has traveled throughout the United States and Canada for over ten years sharing helpful ways to realize and appreciate each priceless moment of our lives. David has studied "A Course in Miracles" intensively in his transformation of consciousness, and will describe how the Course can help us live more fully and authentically. Love offering accepted. (Return to calendar) |
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| Healthy Minds In Healthy Bodies (2/3) |
| Wellness is a whole-person thing. In order to stay really healthy, we have to keep our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit all in great shape. So why not get together weekly and support each other in that quest? The leadership of the group rotates each week, and each meeting includes time for members to discuss and share their health goals and progress. In addition, the leader for that week may also decide to give a presentation on something that has excited them or been important to their health and healing. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (2/4) |
| Hundreds of approaches to relaxation/centering/meditation have been developed over the centuries, and each has its own charm, benefits and wisdom. We explore one new approach each meeting. This lets you work some relaxation into your life while building a repertoire of stress-management techniques for improving your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Reiki Exchange (2/4) |
| Within each one of us there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. Oceanna and Lia Nelson facilitate a group where novices and others can discuss, learn and practice energetic healing together. This is an experiential practice and support group, and is not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Sexuality: A Touchy Subject (2/6) |
| Most people have very few chances to hear frank talk from the opposite sex on what they honestly feel and believe about sex and sensuality. You too? Well, here's your chance! Come learn what men and women really feel about the touchy subject of sexuality in a lively, facilitated group discussion. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Birthday Bash (2/7) |
| [Potluck Party for Omma, Sterling, Henry, Lia, Gordon and Matthew.] We celebrate members' birthdays with a delectable potluck followed by birthday cake and games that are perfect triggers for unbridled group creativity! If you enjoy sparkling wit, an easygoing atmosphere and delightful food, don't miss this one! Don't forget to bring some food for the potluck! Free for Annual and Premium members. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (2/8) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve one's overall health and well-being. Based on the flowing and graceful movements of geese, it uses stretching and other techniques to open the acupuncture meridians and increase one's vitality and energy. Qi Gong participants enjoy a greater range of motion, improved balance, reduced mental stress and a feeling of rejuvenation. Led by Louis Knox. $10 fee. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (2/8) |
| Tai Chi is a choreographed set of martial art postures that are designed to increase your power and agility by using your inner energy. Like Qi Gong, Tai Chi helps improve your range of motion and lung capacity, and it places a special emphasis on balance. Practitioners often enjoy reduced stress and a feeling of well-being. If you are interested, some time will also be spent learning simple self-defense techniques. Led by Louis Knox. $36 for 6 weeks. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (2/8) |
| ["Tortilla Soup" with Hector Elizondo.] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Healthy Minds In Healthy Bodies (2/10) |
| Wellness is a whole-person thing. In order to stay really healthy, we have to keep our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit all in great shape. So why not get together weekly and support each other in that quest? The leadership of the group rotates each week, and each meeting includes time for members to discuss and share their health goals and progress. In addition, the leader for that week may also decide to give a presentation on something that has excited them or been important to their health and healing. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Make A Valentine To Yourself (2/10) |
| On Valentine's Day, we often overlook our most important relationship: our relationship with ourselves. In this workshop, we'll use a guided-imagery exercise to explore how much we unconditionally accept ourselves. Then using what we learned, we'll craft a Valentine's Day card for ourselves which we design specifically to remind us of self-love. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. Free. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Chitchat & Chow (2/11) |
| [Discussion Topic: Careers at El Mercado, 1302 South 1st Street.] Tackle a personal growth topic with a lively group of thinkers while savoring a new cuisine at one of Austin's many fascinating restaurants. Topics range from Money to Creativity to Careers to Spiritual Growth. Free (except for cost of meal). (Return to calendar) |
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| Advanced Healing Energy Exchange (2/11) |
| Many spiritual and healing traditions include a belief in "healing energy" or "laying on of hands." If you are already experienced in energy work, this workshop is an opportunity to share your knowledge and to sharpen your skills with the help of others who have a similar background. All types of energy work will be discussed except for Reiki, since the Center already provides a workshop specifically dedicated to Reiki. Free. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Exploring Spiritual Truths (2/12) |
| Explore your individual, personal truths on a new, vital topic each evening. We'll draw a fresh subject out of the hat at the beginning of each meeting and use that as the discussion topic for the night. Presented by Oceanna. Free. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Feldenkrais Movement For Life (2/12) |
| Many of us don't run, ski and dance (or even stand up from a chair) with as much ease and gracefulness as we would like. Yet these are the movements of everyday life, and they need not be difficult. The Feldenkrais Method can show us how to move in ways that are natural for us. Through learning to notice our own physical sensations, we become more comfortable, relaxed and graceful. In the process, we may also begin to pay more attention to our emotional sensations and personal experiences. This can enable us to start resolving emotional traumas held in our bodies, and begin identifying our own needs in order to build better relationships. Presented by Elaine Dove, an authorized Awareness Through Movement teacher. $105 for eight-week series. $15 per week. $90 for Annual and Premium members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Dream Space (2/13) |
| Invite your dreams into the rest of your life in a safe, friendly, supportive environment for talking about and exploring dream experiences. Our emphasis is on integrating dream life with waking life and becoming more connected with ourselves and others. Led by Victoria Vlach, who has been working with dreams for over 20 years. Free. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (2/15) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve one's overall health and well-being. Based on the flowing and graceful movements of geese, it uses stretching and other techniques to open the acupuncture meridians and increase one's vitality and energy. Qi Gong participants enjoy a greater range of motion, improved balance, reduced mental stress and a feeling of rejuvenation. Led by Louis Knox. $10 fee. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (2/15) |
| Tai Chi is a choreographed set of martial art postures that are designed to increase your power and agility by using your inner energy. Like Qi Gong, Tai Chi helps improve your range of motion and lung capacity, and it places a special emphasis on balance. Practitioners often enjoy reduced stress and a feeling of well-being. If you are interested, some time will also be spent learning simple self-defense techniques. Led by Louis Knox. $36 for 6 weeks. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (2/15) |
| ["My Big Fat Greek Wedding" with Nia Vardalos.] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Practice Your Personal Growth Potluck (2/16) |
| [Romantic Food.] After attending all those workshops on communication and personal growth, where do you go to practice the skills you've learned? How about a potluck? Believe me, talking about the best way to barbecue the chicken (or set the table or arrange the centerpiece) is a very different experience here at the Center--where people try to communicate with assertiveness and love--than it is in the not-so-functional families many of us grew up in. The informal atmosphere helps us get to know each other in a candid way and practice our new communication skills on people who are more likely to encourage than to criticize. Free, but don't forget to bring something yummy to share! Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Healthy Minds In Healthy Bodies (2/17) |
| Wellness is a whole-person thing. In order to stay really healthy, we have to keep our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit all in great shape. So why not get together weekly and support each other in that quest? The leadership of the group rotates each week, and each meeting includes time for members to discuss and share their health goals and progress. In addition, the leader for that week may also decide to give a presentation on something that has excited them or been important to their health and healing. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (2/18) |
| Hundreds of approaches to relaxation/centering/meditation have been developed over the centuries, and each has its own charm, benefits and wisdom. We explore one new approach each meeting. This lets you work some relaxation into your life while building a repertoire of stress-management techniques for improving your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Reiki Exchange (2/18) |
| Within each one of us there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. Oceanna and Lia Nelson facilitate a group where novices and others can discuss, learn and practice energetic healing together. This is an experiential practice and support group, and is not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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Dream Shop (2/19) |
| Dreams tantalize us with intriguing images every night. In this workshop you'll use those images to start resolving emotional conflicts in your life. You'll leave feeling clearer, more self-confident and more empowered. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $20 fee. $10 for Annual and Premium members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Feldenkrais Movement For Life (2/19) |
| Many of us don't run, ski and dance (or even stand up from a chair) with as much ease and gracefulness as we would like. Yet these are the movements of everyday life, and they need not be difficult. The Feldenkrais Method can show us how to move in ways that are natural for us. Through learning to notice our own physical sensations, we become more comfortable, relaxed and graceful. In the process, we may also begin to pay more attention to our emotional sensations and personal experiences. This can enable us to start resolving emotional traumas held in our bodies, and begin identifying our own needs in order to build better relationships. Presented by Elaine Dove, an authorized Awareness Through Movement teacher. $105 for eight-week series. $15 per week. $90 for Annual and Premium members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Guided Imagery & Music (2/20) |
| Music can lead you on an inner journey into your own consciousness. In the powerful process of Guided Imagery & Music, appropriately-selected musical compositions take you wherever you need to go for personal growth and fullfillment. At the end of the musical journey, you'll have the chance to share your experiences with the group. Afterwards, you'll create a visual image to help you better enjoy and remember the insights you received during your voyage. Led by Amy Blair, a Fellow of the Association of Music and Imagery. $20 fee. $10 for Annual and Premium members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (2/22) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve one's overall health and well-being. Based on the flowing and graceful movements of geese, it uses stretching and other techniques to open the acupuncture meridians and increase one's vitality and energy. Qi Gong participants enjoy a greater range of motion, improved balance, reduced mental stress and a feeling of rejuvenation. Led by Louis Knox. $10 fee. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (2/22) |
| Tai Chi is a choreographed set of martial art postures that are designed to increase your power and agility by using your inner energy. Like Qi Gong, Tai Chi helps improve your range of motion and lung capacity, and it places a special emphasis on balance. Practitioners often enjoy reduced stress and a feeling of well-being. If you are interested, some time will also be spent learning simple self-defense techniques. Led by Louis Knox. $36 for 6 weeks. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Healthy Minds In Healthy Bodies (2/24) |
| Wellness is a whole-person thing. In order to stay really healthy, we have to keep our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit all in great shape. So why not get together weekly and support each other in that quest? The leadership of the group rotates each week, and each meeting includes time for members to discuss and share their health goals and progress. In addition, the leader for that week may also decide to give a presentation on something that has excited them or been important to their health and healing. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Advanced Healing Energy Exchange (2/25) |
| Many spiritual and healing traditions include a belief in "healing energy" or "laying on of hands." If you are already experienced in energy work, this workshop is an opportunity to share your knowledge and to sharpen your skills with the help of others who have a similar background. All types of energy work will be discussed except for Reiki, since the Center already provides a workshop specifically dedicated to Reiki. Free. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Feldenkrais Movement For Life (2/26) |
| Many of us don't run, ski and dance (or even stand up from a chair) with as much ease and gracefulness as we would like. Yet these are the movements of everyday life, and they need not be difficult. The Feldenkrais Method can show us how to move in ways that are natural for us. Through learning to notice our own physical sensations, we become more comfortable, relaxed and graceful. In the process, we may also begin to pay more attention to our emotional sensations and personal experiences. This can enable us to start resolving emotional traumas held in our bodies, and begin identifying our own needs in order to build better relationships. Presented by Elaine Dove, an authorized Awareness Through Movement teacher. $105 for eight-week series. $15 per week. $90 for Annual and Premium members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Chuckle Your Way To Enlightenment (2/27) |
| ["Pluto Nash" with Eddie Murphy.] A good belly laugh doesn't just feel good, it actually boosts our immune systems and improves our health. So we encourage laughter each month with an event designed for just plain fun. We watch humorous flicks, visit comedy clubs or attend other events that promise a hilarious time for all. Free. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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Life Facilitator Training (2/28) |
| This unique group-facilitator training program integrates choice facilitation techniques with the foundations of Attitudinal Healing, Active Listening, and the teachings of current and historical spiritual masters. This workshop, led by Doug Mullins and Jean Munson, uses exercises and meditation techniques to help participants learn to live a more heart-centered, peaceful life and assist others in finding their own way through life challenges. Graduates will be certified facilitators for Visions for Prisons, and are free to volunteer to serve in that program or not. $360 for 36-hour class includes workbook. $240 for Annual and Premium members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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