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| Birthday Bash (6/3) |
| [Potluck Party for Steve, Laura, Bob, Brad and Vanessa.] 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! Free for members. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (6/4) |
| 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. Ages 12 and up. $36 for 6 weeks or $8 per class (the first class is free). Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (6/4) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve our 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 our 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. $5 (the first class is free). Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (6/4) |
| ["Before Sunrise" with Ethan Hawke [R].] 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! Ages 18 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (6/7) |
| 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. Ages 12 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Reiki Exchange (6/7) |
| Within each one of us there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. Participate in a group where novices and others can discuss, learn and practice energy healing together. Oceanna leads this experiential practice and support group. This is not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Ages 18 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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Improvisational Art (6/8) |
| Regardless of whether you're a novice or an artist in full bloom, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the possibilities and "the rules," or underwhelmed by a lack of ideas. Painter's Block can stifle your freshest creative impulses, or even cause you to stop creating altogether. In this one night workshop you will experience a technique that will free up your mind and your brush, allowing your fresh inner creator to shine through. You might even surprise yourself! Led by local artist Leslie Harvey. Ages 12 and up. $25 (supplies included). $15 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Creativity With Clay (6/9) |
| We all have a creative urge built into our souls. In this workshop, you'll learn first-hand the basics of hand-building with clay, and begin the process of creating your own clay pottery, plaques, figurines, etc. Led by local artist Pam Chambers. $20 includes materials. $10 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Creatively Express Your Chronic Pain (6/9) |
| Jodi Gavurnik is a self-taught artist who has lived with chronic pain for 13 years. Her artwork is a celebration of her personal victory of rising above the abyss of unrelenting chronic pain, personal loss, and deep grief. This workshop helps you learn how to use artwork to move from depression and hopelessness to faith and emotional healing. No prior experience with art is required. $25 (supplies included). $17 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Spiritual Transformation Series (6/10) |
| [Religious Crises, Epiphanies and Conversions.] Church is not the only place a spiritual transformation can occur. It can happen when your life changes radically, or when you start seeking more meaning and purpose in your life, or when you have an unusual experience like psychic phenomena or an altered state of consciousness. This workshop series explores these life-changing experiences and explains their effects and how to deal with them. Presented by Pamela P. Latham. $30 fee. $20 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (6/11) |
| 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. Ages 12 and up. $36 for 6 weeks or $8 per class (the first class is free). Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (6/11) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve our 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 our 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. $5 (the first class is free). Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Celebrating our Cultural Heritage (6/11) |
| [Visiting South Austin Oddities.] When we learn more about the cultures around us, we expand our horizons and increase our options. In this series we celebrate a wide variety of cultures so that we can appreciate them more fully and delight in their diversity. Free. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (6/11) |
| ["Spanglish" with Adam Sandler [PG-13].] 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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| Peace Sunday (6/12) |
| In an effort to improve the peaceful conditions in the world, we host a monthly quiet meditation, where all beliefs and religious traditions are honored. Following the meditation, participants are welcome to join in a potluck brunch and share camaraderie and croissants. Ages 14 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Chitchat & Chow (6/14) |
| [Discussion Topic: Money & Personal Growth at Le Soleil, 9616 N. Lamar Blvd.] 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. Ages 18 and up. Free (except for cost of meal). (Return to calendar) |
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Dream Shop (6/15) |
| Dreams are an untapped source of self-discovery, and most of us don't realize we create hundreds of intriguing images in our dreams every night. In this workshop, you'll use those images to start resolving emotional conflicts in your life. As a result, you'll leave feeling clearer, more self-confident and more empowered. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. Ages 18 and up. $20 fee. $10 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Guided Imagery & Music (6/16) |
| Music can lead you on an inner journey into your own consciousness. In the powerful process of Guided Imagery & Music, superb musical compositions take you wherever you need to go for personal growth and fulfillment. 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. Ages 12 and up. $20 fee. $10 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Progressive Potluck (6/17) |
| Here's your chance to share a networking meal with the members of The Human Potential Center and the adventuresome folks from Austin Progressive Potluckers. Chat about personal growth and progressive social change while you chow down on delicious potluck food. Free, but don't forget to bring something yummy to share! (Return to calendar) |
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Values Clarification (6/18) |
| Our value systems help determine the kind of people we are and the quality of the relationships we build. Yet most of us rarely take time to examine where we want to go in life, and so we often end up with lives that are constructed to the specifications of our family, religion or economic status. This delightful, fast-paced workshop helps you get clear on your goals and start building a life that is truly your own. $75 fee. $50 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (6/18) |
| 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. Ages 12 and up. $36 for 6 weeks or $8 per class (the first class is free). Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (6/18) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve our 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 our 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. $5 (the first class is free). Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (6/18) |
| ["Shall We Dance" with Richard Gere [PG-13].] 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! Ages 18 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Board Meeting (6/19) |
| As a nonprofit, the Board of Directors establishes our mission and goals, and develops policies and procedures to help us move effectively in that direction. Our Board meetings are open to the public; feel free to come and share your energy and ideas to help us tap the creativity, love and playfulness of the human spirit. No charge. (Return to calendar) |
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| Some Science Adventures With Real Magic (6/19) |
| Come read the most recent book by physicist Dr. William Tiller, who is featured in the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know." Dr. Tiller will be visiting Austin this fall to present a free lecture and all-day seminar on his work, and this study group is designed to you understand and appreciate his presentations more fully. Free. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (6/21) |
| 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 (6/21) |
| Within each one of us there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. Participate in a group where novices and others can discuss, learn and practice energy healing together. Oceanna leads this experiential practice and support group. This is not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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Creatively Express Your Chronic Pain (6/23) |
| Jodi Gavurnik is a self-taught artist who has lived with chronic pain for 13 years. Her artwork is a celebration of her personal victory of rising above the abyss of unrelenting chronic pain, personal loss, and deep grief. This workshop helps you learn how to use artwork to move from depression and hopelessness to faith and emotional healing. No prior experience with art is required. $25 (supplies included). $17 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (6/25) |
| 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. Ages 12 and up. $36 for 6 weeks or $8 per class (the first class is free). Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (6/25) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve our 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 our 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. $5 (the first class is free). Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Your Ideal Relationship (6/29) |
| Most of us spend years searching for satisfying relationships, and the results are often less than we might hope for. We may have overlooked the all-important first step: becoming clear about what we really want. This workshop provides valuable tools for identifying traits we desire in a partner, and suggestions on how to build fulfilling relationships using these newfound insights. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Chuckle Your Way To Enlightenment (6/30) |
| ["Ice Cream Sundaes." Bring Your Favorite Ingredients.] 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 for members, but bring something cold and yummy! Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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