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| Tour of Meditation Practices (11/1) |
| 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 by Donation (11/1) |
| Within each person there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. In this group, Reiki masters help trigger inner healing mechanisms within those who attend. Several Reiki masters will work with each person. Not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Ages 18 and up. Love offering. Please RSVP to (512) 293-7627. (Return to calendar) |
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Dream Shop (11/2) |
| 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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Tai Chi/Qigong (11/3) |
| 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). (Return to calendar) |
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| How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (11/3) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $95 for four-weeks. $60 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Yoga for Healthy and Happy Living (11/4) |
| Our body and mind are simply great!!! If we honor them, they give us great results, if not, we face the music. Yoga can teach us how to honor our body and mind. It also helps us lose harmful weight, become more flexible in body and in life, reduce stress, boost the immune system and connect to the world in a compassionate manner. Your first yoga class will begin a process that is bound to reveal new facets of your inner beauty. Presented by Jogendra Bhagat. Class meets twice a week (Monday and Friday) to provide a more powerful and productive experience. $8 fee. $6 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (11/5) |
| ["Wooley Boys" with Peter Fonda [PG].] 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 (11/6) |
| 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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Yoga for Healthy and Happy Living (11/7) |
| Our body and mind are simply great!!! If we honor them, they give us great results, if not, we face the music. Yoga can teach us how to honor our body and mind. It also helps us lose harmful weight, become more flexible in body and in life, reduce stress, boost the immune system and connect to the world in a compassionate manner. Your first yoga class will begin a process that is bound to reveal new facets of your inner beauty. Presented by Jogendra Bhagat. Class meets twice a week (Monday and Friday) to provide a more powerful and productive experience. $8 fee. $6 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Chitchat & Chow (11/8) |
| [Discussion Topic: Creativity at Chuy's, 1728 Barton Springs.] 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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Improvisational Art (11/9) |
| 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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Tai Chi/Qigong (11/10) |
| 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). (Return to calendar) |
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| How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (11/10) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $95 for four-weeks. $60 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Yoga for Healthy and Happy Living (11/11) |
| Our body and mind are simply great!!! If we honor them, they give us great results, if not, we face the music. Yoga can teach us how to honor our body and mind. It also helps us lose harmful weight, become more flexible in body and in life, reduce stress, boost the immune system and connect to the world in a compassionate manner. Your first yoga class will begin a process that is bound to reveal new facets of your inner beauty. Presented by Jogendra Bhagat. Class meets twice a week (Monday and Friday) to provide a more powerful and productive experience. $8 fee. $6 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Christmas Crafts (11/11) |
| What better time to use your creativity than when you're preparing for Christmas? Bring those projects you've been wanting to finish and we'll work on them together. Then you can give those you love presents handcrafted specifically for them, and save money at the same time! Ages 12 and up. Free. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (11/12) |
| ["Batman Begins" with Christian Bale [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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| Peace Sunday (11/13) |
| 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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| Bill Tiller Book Study Group (11/13) |
| Come read and discuss the most recent book by physicist Dr. William Tiller, who is featured in the movie "What the Bleep Do We Know." Dr. Tiller lectured in Austin at the end of September, and this study group is designed to you understand and appreciate his work more fully. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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Yoga for Healthy and Happy Living (11/14) |
| Our body and mind are simply great!!! If we honor them, they give us great results, if not, we face the music. Yoga can teach us how to honor our body and mind. It also helps us lose harmful weight, become more flexible in body and in life, reduce stress, boost the immune system and connect to the world in a compassionate manner. Your first yoga class will begin a process that is bound to reveal new facets of your inner beauty. Presented by Jogendra Bhagat. Class meets twice a week (Monday and Friday) to provide a more powerful and productive experience. $8 fee. $6 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (11/15) |
| 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 (11/15) |
| 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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Tai Chi/Qigong (11/17) |
| 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). (Return to calendar) |
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Guided Imagery & Music (11/17) |
| 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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| How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (11/17) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $95 for four-weeks. $60 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Yoga for Healthy and Happy Living (11/18) |
| Our body and mind are simply great!!! If we honor them, they give us great results, if not, we face the music. Yoga can teach us how to honor our body and mind. It also helps us lose harmful weight, become more flexible in body and in life, reduce stress, boost the immune system and connect to the world in a compassionate manner. Your first yoga class will begin a process that is bound to reveal new facets of your inner beauty. Presented by Jogendra Bhagat. Class meets twice a week (Monday and Friday) to provide a more powerful and productive experience. $8 fee. $6 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Sexuality: A Touchy Subject (11/18) |
| 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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| Video and Discussion (11/19) |
| ["The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants" with Amber Tamblyn [PG].] 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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Yoga for Healthy and Happy Living (11/21) |
| Our body and mind are simply great!!! If we honor them, they give us great results, if not, we face the music. Yoga can teach us how to honor our body and mind. It also helps us lose harmful weight, become more flexible in body and in life, reduce stress, boost the immune system and connect to the world in a compassionate manner. Your first yoga class will begin a process that is bound to reveal new facets of your inner beauty. Presented by Jogendra Bhagat. Class meets twice a week (Monday and Friday) to provide a more powerful and productive experience. $8 fee. $6 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Thanksgiving Feast (11/24) |
| Gratitude and thankfulness are essential components of a happy and fulfilling life, according to many personal-growth authors and a number of scientific studies. Fortunately, our nation has set aside one day a year specifically for the purpose of giving thanks. We'll indulge in the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and it's a potluck so you can add your own special touch to the meal. Let's make this a special time to remember all we've been blessed with, and to share those feelings with each other. No charge. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Yoga for Healthy and Happy Living (11/25) |
| Our body and mind are simply great!!! If we honor them, they give us great results, if not, we face the music. Yoga can teach us how to honor our body and mind. It also helps us lose harmful weight, become more flexible in body and in life, reduce stress, boost the immune system and connect to the world in a compassionate manner. Your first yoga class will begin a process that is bound to reveal new facets of your inner beauty. Presented by Jogendra Bhagat. Class meets twice a week (Monday and Friday) to provide a more powerful and productive experience. $8 fee. $6 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Yoga for Healthy and Happy Living (11/28) |
| Our body and mind are simply great!!! If we honor them, they give us great results, if not, we face the music. Yoga can teach us how to honor our body and mind. It also helps us lose harmful weight, become more flexible in body and in life, reduce stress, boost the immune system and connect to the world in a compassionate manner. Your first yoga class will begin a process that is bound to reveal new facets of your inner beauty. Presented by Jogendra Bhagat. Class meets twice a week (Monday and Friday) to provide a more powerful and productive experience. $8 fee. $6 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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