Solstice Center, Boulder, Colorado

Solstice Center October 2008

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The picture to the left shows the radiant floor tubing that is currently being installed in the big room - over which will go a brand-new oak sprung floor. Dancing at Solstice will never be the same! Reinforcements have been made to the roof of the big room, upon which will be mounted 6 Thermal-Solar pannels, delivering sustainable heat for the entire building. The Solstice Center is starting to live up to it's name! Helpful links: our on-line-calendar or our Website.

To all healing practitioners: We have an office for rent at Solstice! It is downstairs, adjacent to the Lotus Room. We are seeking the right person for this office. Rent is $750/month. Please call Varadaan at 303-827-5823 for details and a showing.

Lotus Healing Arts is Boulder's new healing center, located upstairs in the Solstice Center at 302 Pearl St. Lotus Healing Arts invites you to experience our new Panchakarma treatment capabilities.
In addition to the full Ayurvedic Clinic, we now offer:
• Shirodhara, a continuous stream of warm oil to the third eye
• Abhyanga, purifying Ayurvedic oil massage
No-cost Mini-Sessions by appt.
www.boulderayurveda.com
www.balanceworksboulder.com

Special events this October

Jin Hai, A Buddhist Monk from California will be gathering for sutra copying in the Skylight Room Oct 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

In Jin's words:

"My immediate interest is in copying the Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva (a sacred text), and possibly illuminating it, for the benefit of an elderly friend here in Gold Hill with heart problems.

I feel like I need to do this as soon as possible. This Sutra Copying practice is very, very powerful if done properly, respectfully and singlemindedly.

When I first came to Boulder (from my monastery in California), I couldn't find a Buddhist monastery in the area. So I stayed alone for a couple of weeks in a lovely cottage up at the Ashram (Truth Consciousness, on Gold Hill, founded by Swami Amar Joti). The nuns there were very generous and kind.

Then, I felt that I needed to come on down the mountain (Gold Hill) to Boulder...in order to get to work on setting up Great Compassion House.

I was offered a ride by a long-term resident of Gold Hill, who also was suddenly moved to give me a place to stay. Then, her parents, a very sweet elderly couple put me up - invited me to stay with them. They are very special people - very kind. And I am still with them after a month. The husband suffers from heart problems.

I am going to copy the sutra for his sake - for Bob's sake...copy it and dedicate it to him. The Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva is extremely powerful for eliminating karma. In fact, it was the recitation of this sutra which liberated my husband from his long-term state of (as it says in the sutra) "...not being able to get well, and not being able to die."

My hope is that if I reverently and carefully copy out the sutra for Bob, it will extend his life and lessen his suffering. So that is the intention and the plan. I feel that I need a clear space - full of light - in which to accomplish this task. In the absence of a proper monastery, Solstice Center seems just right."

- Ocean (Jin Hai) email Jin: jin.hai.shi@gmail.com

Reference: The Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva
http://buddhist-history.suite101.com/article.cfm/earth_store_bodhisattva
Although the primary writing of Earth Store Bodhisattva is nearly unknown in the West, it is a primary Buddhist Scripture in Tibet. The unique journeys of Ksitigarbha are laid out in picturesque detail and allow a reader to truly experience the hells as he saw them.

His whole life was dedicated to going into the hells and lower worlds to liberate souls from these places and teach the rest of humanity the reasons for various hells, the means in which we get there, and the path to liberate ourselves from such misconduct.

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Lotus Healing Arts - Meditate After Work 5:30-6:30pm.
Join the silence beyond your mind. Thursdays, Lotus Room,
We start with a chant to Ganesha.
There will be some time for questions and answers and possibly a reading.
We will then lock the doors and sit in silence for approximately 30 minutes. We will close with a few chants.
Donations are welcome.
We have some nice meditation cushions and some backjacks and other furniture, but you are more than welcome to bring your own meditation cushions.
Please come a few minutes early to find your seat.
Leaders: Varadaan & Riitta
Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm. 302 Pearl Street, Pearl Street entrance.

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WuDang Primordial Qi Gong & Supporting Qi Gong Exercises

The practice of this form cultivates balance and inner harmony and assists the practitioner in improving health.

Primordial Qi Gong movements are based on the tradition of Inner Alchemy, that of cultivating the five elements and transmuting of the Three Treasures: Jing (essence), Qi (vital energy) and Shen (spirit).

The set is simple to learn and very efficient:
Increases Qi (Vital Force); Helps Blood Circulation; Speeds Recovery; Promotes Peace of Mind

Dates: Saturday, October 11th & 18th
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder
Cost: $45 for both days; drop in rate $25

Registration Required:
Contact Kristine at: wudang_lotus@yahoo.com or 970-232-5171

Kristine Metchikian is a senior instructor and a WuDang External Qi Healer.

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KENNETH COHEN PRESENTS CLASSICAL TAIJI RULER QIGONG:
THE TAO OF IMMORTALITY
October 24- 26, 2008
in Boulder, Colorado
The Taiji Ruler is a revered but rare method of Qigong Healing Exercise from China. The body
rocks gently back and forth while keeping the hands about a foot apart and moving them
through various gestures. Qi, life force, gathers in the body’s vital reservoirs and circulates
through the major meridians. Both the ancient founder and first modern teacher of Taiji Ruler
lived to age 118. The Taiji Ruler is part of classical Taoist energy cultivation for health, vitality,
and longevity. It improves coordination, deepens the breath, and promotes inner peace. With
regular practice, the student feels merged with the Tao, the spirit of nature. The course is open
to beginners and all levels.
Who Can Benefit?
Students of Healing Arts and Chinese culture, Philosophers, Physicians, Counselors, Nurses,
Martial Artists, Acupuncturists, and anyone who wishes to explore the hidden depths of body,
mind, spirit, and nature.
Please note that the program is for education and personal development only. Students with
medical problems should seek their physician’s advice before attempting to exercise in this “mile
high” environment.
What You Will Learn
All of the major techniques in the classical Ruler system, including
• Standing, seated and lying down ruler exercises
• Taiji Ruler Wooden Ball practice in which a ball is rotated on a table to build qi
sensitivity, excellent for both healers and martial artists
• Taiji Ruler strength training
• He Shou (Joined Hands): gentle two-person Ruler exercises, in which your hands lightly
touch your partners’ to refine energy awareness and balance
• Meditation for relaxation, tranquility, and energy circulation
• The Taoist philosophy of health
Students will “take-home” a complete qigong work-out.
Tuition and Registration
Tuition: $300. Includes all instruction and hand-outs
Registration: $75 non-refundable deposit. By mail: Check or money order in U.S. funds payable
to Kenneth Cohen, P.O. Box 1727, Nederland, CO 80466 USA. Please include your home &
business phone.
MasterCard or VISA Registration and Information: call (303) 258-0971. Tuition balance due on
the opening day. IN THIS EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP, CLASS SIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO
APPROXIMATELY 35 STUDENTS. Please reserve your space by registering as soon as possible.

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Ayurvedic meet-up group
October 23rd, Thursday 7:00-9:00
Solstice Center (Lotus Healing Room)

"Makaan and Varadaan will lead a meeting of pulse reading for fun. So do not be late 'cues we will Instruct on how to read pulse on yourself and then a partner before we even chant. Then we will chant and do some gentle vinyasas, standing, and some pranayams. Then we will partner up and take pulses again and see if our pulses changed. We will discuss and share our findings as related to Vikriti or current dosha. Later in the meeting we will have a business part.
Don't miss it.

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Subtle Bodies, Alchemy and Transformation
Monday, October 13th, 7 - 8:30 pm
The Solstice Center
302 Pearl Street, Boulder
The alchemical work of meditation as a tool for building your subtle bodies and cultivating your immortal flame.

About Clairvision
Clairvision is a school of meditation and spirituality. It offers powerful techniques aimed at exploring and transforming consciousness. Ideal for people living in the modern world of the 21st century it addresses clarity and awakening. It is not what one presumes or is told to be true that will bring about spiritual awakening, but what one experiences directly. The school is worldwide, multi-cultural and non-denominational – so come and “see for yourself, know for yourself”.

Rebecca Mehl

Rebecca Mehl is an instructor of the Clairvision School and an IST practioner. She has specialized in the Astrology teachings of the Clairvision School and studied under the direct guidance of Samuel Sagan, the founder of the school. For the past 5 years she dedicated her time to full-time practices. She currently is studying homeopathy, healing and running courses at the headquarters in upstate New York.

For more information contact:
Rebecca Mehl at: rebeccamehl@yahoo.com

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Gail Keeler will be presenting information about "The Lifeline Technique" on October 14, 7:00-8:30 in the Skylight Room. For more information see http://www.infiniteloveandgratitude.com/

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GYROKINESIS - Skylight Room

FEEL MORE ALIVENESS AND PLEASURE IN YOUR BODY
Spiraling and Arching Movements with the Breath * Strengthen the Body • Calm the Mind • Increase Flexibility

Riitta Ojala-Lipman, MA, LPC, ADTR
I offer my students my lifelong love of movement, with over 20 years experience facilitating movement and body awareness
GYROKINESIS: the most pleasurable way to stay strong and healthy
Come and try it, first class 1/2 price.
$10.00/ class, 10 class package $85.00
Mondays 5:15-6:15 PM
Thursdays 12:00-1:00 PM
Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St, Boulder
For more info call Riitta at 303-443-1290 or e-mail
riittao@yahoo.com
www.balanceworksboulder.com

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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement®
Ongoing Classes

Mondays, Skylight Room October 20-Nov 24 6:30-7:30pm
August 25-September 29
Explore how dynamic support through the entire skeleton can support your low back, spine, arms and shoulders.
Location:
The Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado, Enter on 3rd street.
Dates:
Winter session: December 15-Jan 19, 2009

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Channeled Healings, Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
WHERE: Solstice Center at 302 Pearl Street
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
There are some new details to the schedule, due to our upcoming construction:
Every Wednesday in The Skylight Room 10/1,8,15,22,29 from 7-9 pm (Big Room floor construction) and The Big Room on Wednesdays from November-August 2009
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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Dance Home Thursday 10/2 : DJ Dave subs for Reed

Dave Weil has generously agreed to sub for DJ Reedantha on Thursday.
Reed has found himself smitten by a pernicious virus, so to manifest
sufficient mojo and channel music from across the cosmos (or even just
Alpha Centauri) is simply not a credible proposition this week. Dave's
a pal to step in on short notice.

And remember that we are in the cozy Skylight Room for all of October
while the big room undergoes a much-needed face lift.

Dance Home is Boulder's Barefoot Boogie
Free-form dancing
Community environment
Comfortable yet adventurous

302 Pearl St. (side entrance)
Thursdays, 8 PM to 11:30 PM

September 2008

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Changes coming in September!

Around September 22 we will be removing the beloved, aged and well-loved carpet in the Big Room, formerly known as the Annex, and replacing it with a heated sprung wood floor. Construction is scheduled to take about a month. We expect to have the nicest dance floor in Boulder when this is finished, and it should be cozy and quiet in the room as well. Please come by and check it out.

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What is "Lotus Healing Arts"?

Lotus Healing Arts is Boulder's new healing center, located upstairs in the Solstice Center at 302 Pearl St. Lotus Healing Arts invites you to experience our new Panchakarma treatment capabilities.
In addition to the full Ayurvedic Clinic, we now offer:
• Shirodhara, a continuous stream of warm oil to the third eye
• Abhyanga, purifying Ayurvedic oil massage
No-cost Mini-Sessions by appt.
www.boulderayurveda.com
www.balanceworksboulder.com

Please come check out this amazing new healing clinic!

Lotus Healing Arts welcomes you to meditations on Thursdays after work.

Join the silence beyond your mind.

We start with a chant to Ganesha.
There will be some time for questions and answers and possibly a reading.
We will then lock the doors and sit in silence for approximately 30 minutes. We will close with a few chants.
Donations are welcome.
We have some nice meditation cushions and some backjacks and other furniture, but you are more than welcome to bring your own meditation cushions.
Please come a few minutes early to find your seat.
Leaders: Varadaan & Riitta
Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm. 302 Pearl Street, Pearl Street entrance.

GYROKINESIS

FEEL MORE ALIVENESS AND PLEASURE IN YOUR BODY
Spiraling and Arching Movements with the Breath * Strengthen the Body • Calm the Mind • Increase Flexibility

Riitta Ojala-Lipman, MA, LPC, ADTR
I offer my students my lifelong love of movement, with over 20 years experience facilitating movement and body awareness
GYROKINESIS: the most pleasurable way to stay strong and healthy
Come and try it, first class 1/2 price.
$10.00/ class, 10 class package $85.00
Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 PM
Wednesdays 5:30- 6:30 PM
Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St, Boulder
For more info call Riitta at
303-443-1290 or e-mail
riittao@yahoo.com
www.balanceworksboulder.com

Matrix Preview Evening - No Cost
An experiential introduction to this model that radically redefines leadership. Learn about the Matrix model of distributed leadership. It's participatory and interactive, and open to everyone; Please bring your friends and colleagues.
Location: Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
Times: 7-9pm
Cost: Free - Bring your friends and colleagues
Registration: RSVP to matrix@matrixleadership.org or call 303-997-6176

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Hakomi Trainings, September 11-14

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Breakthrough in Boulder, with Robert Augustus Masters September 20th-21st, 2008
Deep, efficient, highly effective breakthrough work for those who want to make wise use of their difficulties, and who are ready to work through whatever is obstructing their liberation.
Everything can serve our healing and awakening. Especially the difficult stuff. Going toward, into, and through whatever is troubling us, rather than just rising above or otherwise avoiding it, is a deeply liberating journey. Along the way we learn, firsthand, to be intimate with all that we are: high and low, dark and light, dying and undying
This group will be both a catalyst and sanctuary for such deeply transformative work, providing a safe place to let go of playing it safe. The work will be not be prestructured, but rather structured in fitting accord with group and individual needs and energies.
All kinds of issues and concerns — from the deepest trauma to the seemingly trivial — will be dealt with, through a dynamic, creative mix of psychotherapy, bodywork, spiritual disciplines, dreamwork, and group practices.
And the group will be small, being limited to 12 participants only, so that there will be enough time for everyone to receive in-depth attention.
LOCATION: Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado.
TUITION:CAD $550. A deposit of CAD $250 is required, nonrefundable after August 1, 2008. Accommodation and meals are not included.
PAYMENT: In Canadian funds either by bank draft (payable to Robert Masters at 16133 9th Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 1A5) or by credit card online through the STORE page at http://www.robertmasters.com. Full payment is due by August 15, 2008.

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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement®
Ongoing Classes

Monday, 6:30-7:30pm
August 25-September 29
Explore how dynamic support through the entire skeleton can support your low back, spine, arms and shoulders.
Location:
The Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado, Enter on 3rd street.
Dates:
August 25-September 29
then October 20-Nov 24
then December 15-Jan 19, 2009

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Introduction to the Fundamentals of Barbara Brennan School of Healing
$25 Friday Night Lecture; $275 for the weekend workshop. On Friday Night you will attend the Introduction to the fundamentals of Barbara Brennan School of Healing. How Can Subtle Energy Awareness Change You, Your Life and Relationships? Barbara Brennan is a 4-year international spiritual transformation and hands on energy healing school. Contact Carolyn Eberle, eberle01@sprynet.com; 720/530-7621; www.mindenergybodyinstitute.com.

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Channeled Healings, Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
WHERE: Solstice Center at 302 Pearl Street
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
There are some new details to the schedule, due to our upcoming construction:
Every Wednesday in The Big Room on 9/3,10,17 from 6:30-9pm,
The Skylight Room on 9/24, 10/1,8,15,22,29 from 7-9pm
The Big Room from 6:45-9 on Wednesdays from November-August 2009
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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Bellydance with Amina Salah! Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 am, and 6:00-7:00 pm. Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room at 720-339-0816.

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Music Together with Jane Smolens
Summer session 2 is now underway. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

August 2008 newsletter

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Hello Everybody!

Above: Contact Improv Aphids grooving under the cool sounds of "ladybug DJ'"in the Boulder foothills.

The following events are featured here at Solstice Center this month - Please click on the link to scroll to any item that interests you. Those interested in the dances, please be reminded that THURSDAY evenings are now the time to come. The DJ schedule this month is not known at this time. Also please visit our web page at www.302pearl.com for more space rental information.

Jyotish: The Wisdom of the Cosmos
Ayurvedic support group
Nia Meets Tara!
Basic Quantum Touch course
Tai Chi Qi Gong, Introductory workshop
Feldenkrais
Bellydance
Music Together
Chanelled Healings

Jyotish: The Wisdom of the Cosmos

Using Vedic Astrology to Embrace Your Infinite Potential with Anand Mehrotra
Monday, August 18, 2008 7:30pm-9:00 pm, Big Room, Solstice Center

"A child is born on that day and at that hour when the celestial rays are in mathematical harmony with his individual karma." -Sri Yukteswar

This evening Anand will take you to the magical world of the planets and unveil their effects on your life: past, present, and future. When you align with the forces of the cosmos, you live in greater balance and integrity with your deepest wisdom.

Jyotish, in Sanskrit translated as “science of light,” is a profound and mathematically sophisticated form of astrology that originated in the ancient Vedic tradition of India. A sister science to Yoga and Ayurveda, it describes how planetary patterns at the time of our birth give valuable clues in helping us understand our life’s journey. Through careful analysis of cosmic influences, Jyotish can help us realistically evaluate our strengths and weaknesses, energy patterns and karmic tedancies in order to optimize our full potential.

By forecasting the changing trends and periods of our lives, Jyotish Astrology can enable us to make more evolutionary choices. It can offer practical remedial measures to help alleviate areas of difficulty, giving us the confidence to manifest our true destiny and create success, happiness and harmony on all levels.

Anand was born and raised in Rishikesh, the foothills of the Himalayas, which is said to be yoga's birthplace. He was raised among Himalayan yogis and masters and adopted a yogic way of life from a young age. Anand has been teaching since the age of 16 in different parts of the world; and his students range from experienced yoga masters in Europe to celebrity clients in L.A. For several years he has provided Vedic astrological readings to Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa and countless others. With his main commitment to freedom, Anand established the Anahata Awareness Movement in 2003. Visit www.anahataawareness.com .

Investment: $20 if paid in advance/ $25 at the door.
Venue: The Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
Contact: sara@fourmermaids.com or 303-800-0878

Anand will be teaching a weekend intensive on Vedic Astrology at Om Time, Denver from August 15-17.

He will also be available for private readings Monday August 18- Wednesday August 20 in Boulder. These last 1.5 hours and cost $150. To schedule your session, contact Sara at sara@fourmermaids.com or 303-800-0878.

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Ayurvedic Support Group-

Wouldn't it be great to meet with other Ayurvedic specialists to share our wisdom and support each other as healers? Well, it's happening! come on out! Location: Lotus Room, Solstice Center, Thursday August 21, 7:00-9:00

We are pulling together a peer group of Ayurvedic Practioners in the Boulder area on a monthly basis to meet for a few hours. The vision is to create a supportive (non-competitive) group of Ayurvedic Specialists, Practitioners of all levels and the serious student to share our wisdom of this vast science, to get tips from others, to offer advice, to share our tough case studies and to support the true and original intention of Ayurveda in healing ourselves and our community. This is not a business or profit oriented meeting - so please come with your beginner minds and humility.

The first hour will be dedicated to discussing focused topics and the second hour will be open to share with others our general questions and to discuss ideas on the best approach for our patients.

List of topics will be decided by the group but may consist of: herbalized oils, mudras, ayurvedic asanas, references from Charaka or Astanga Hrdayam etc, Nadis and Marma points, PK, Vedic Astrology/Medical Astrology, Massage techniques, Ayurvedic Psychology, Bastis etc.

Suggested Donation $5.00 Contact: Niki Rajendran, email: ayursoma@gmail.com or call 303-875-4088 for topics of discussion and meeting details.
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Nia Meets Tara!

Saturday, August 23, 10:00-5:00, Big Room, Solstice Center Price* $110

Teacher: Stephanie Mines Ph.D. and Laurie Pemberton ~ Certified NIA Brown Belt
Course Description
NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) is a vital, playful way of moving for fun and exercise. TARA (Tools for Awakening Resources and Awareness) is a healing system based on a map of the Sacred Sites of the Body. Put the two together and you have WHOLE BODY REGENERATION. Dance your way to health and empowerment by changing your past imprints while your neurochemistry reorganizes to fill you with the blissful endorphins of complete presence.
Participants in this workshop will:
*Move, dance and celebrate their bodies from a place of internal awareness;
*Release obstacles to fluid energy and vitality through expression and self-care;
*Identify the SACRED SITES to erase limitations to vitality and selfhood;
*Dance freely to inspiring music; and
*Shed old baggage to lighten up and shine!
*See, feel and balance your energy bodies;
*Receive guidance and information about who you are from an energetic perspective;
*Learn what is truly motivating you and what is holding you back and make a complete choice to move forward!
Together facilitators Laurie Pemberton and Stephanie Mines combine thirty years of educational experience and group leadership. Laurie is a Brown Belt NIA instructor. Her intention is for her students to honor their bodies joyfully through movement. She focuses on each student finding the gifts and messages of their own life. Stephanie Mines, Ph.D. founded the TARA Approach and teaches internationally. She is an author and educator serving people of all ages, including those who have suffered extreme trauma. She also holds a NIA White Belt. Stephanie and Laurie join forces for the first time in this inaugural workshop to present their vision of the body as an information system that can playfully download stories of grace and regeneration. Enter a new paradigm in your relationship with your body; dance and feel your way to complete health!
Registration
To register contact Laurie Pemberton at 303-530-7846 or tlkpemberton@yahoo.com

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Bill Spencer will be teaching the Basic Quantum Touch Course on Monday and Tuesday at the Solstice Center in Boulder, August 25th and 26th from 9:00 am to 4:45pm. This course earns massage therapists 13 CEUs. The cost is $295.00 advanced regestration requested.

Please pre-register with Bill by calling him at 502.599.8796 as soon as possible so we can determine we have enough participants. Full refunds will be made if the course is canceled.

Quantum Touch is a simple yet powerful form of energy work. To read more, go to www.quantumtouch.com. For Bill's bio look under teachers or practitioners for the state of Kentucky.

Bill Spencer was a Boulder Resident for 3 years in the mid 1980s. Recently, after deciding to vacation in Colorado and Wyoming, Bill noticed that there were not a lot of Quantum Touch courses scheduled in Colorado. So he set up this course to make it available in Boulder in August. We are seeking 4 or more students.

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Introductory Workshop: Tai Chi Qi Gong
Increase your vitality, change your life

Derived from thousands of years of Chinese experience in the healing arts and sciences, Tai Chi and Qi Gong are simple to learn and a powerful way of healing and staying healthy. Join Kristine in this introductory workshop and learn affective relaxation techniques connecting mind, body and breath; flowing movements and their physiological benefit and Qi Gong meditation to enhance your intuition, balance your emotions and
bring well-being into every moment.

Date: Saturday, August 9th
Location: At the Solstice Center in Boulder
302 Pearl Street (entrance on 6th Street )
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Donation: $20

Kristine Metchikian is a senior instructor and a Wu Dang External Qi Healer, certified by Master Yun Xiang Tseng (Chen), a child prodigy of the ancient healing arts and a Taoist Priest from Wu Dang Mountain, China. Kristine studies and teaches a comprehensive healing system that includes self care massage, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Taoist meditation and Dao Yin (Chinese Yoga). Pregnancy, Corporate Wellness, Kids Tai Chi programs available by private or group instruction.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 6th
wudang_lotus@yahoo.com or 970-232-5171

Bring a friend and share the experience

Kristine Metchikian
Heavenly Breath Healing Arts
Aligning the Future with Ancient Wisdom

for instructional DVDs, meditation CDs and relaxation music Visit: www.wudangtao.com

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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement®
Ongoing Classes

Monday, 6:30-7:30pm
August 25-September 29

Explore how dynamic support through the entire skeleton can support your low back, spine, arms and shoulders.

Location:
The Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado, Enter on 3rd street.

Dates:
August 25-September 29
then October 20-Nov 24
then December 15-Jan 19, 2009

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Bellydance with Amina Salah! Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room at 720-339-0816.

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Music Together with Jane Smolens
Summer session 2 is now underway. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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Channeled Healings, Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Center at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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Solstice Center July 2008 events

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Hello everybody!

The summer is going well over at Solstice. During the week, Renaissance Adventures has been busy with their kids' camps, and the past weekends have seen some great events. In June, Tina Allen passed through town and did a three-day infant massage facilitator's training. Lisa Temple and her colleagues hosted a well attended 'inner wisdom and health' gathering. Varadaan has returned from his honeymoon, and is getting ready to take more clients (Please call him at 303-827-5823 if you have any questions about Ayurveda or want to schedule a session with him). His wife, Riitta Ojala, will now be basing her psychotherapy practice at the upstairs east office at 302 Pearl. Together, they will form the nexus for "Lotus Healing Arts". Stay tuned for more information about Lotus Healing Arts in the coming months.

The big news about Dance Home is that IT IS SWITCHING FROM TUESDAY TO THURSDAY! The first Thursday dance at 302 Pearl starts on July 3. Paul will be DJ'ing. No further information on DJ's is available at this time. SO: Don't forget! Thursdays are the day!..also, Dance Home will still meet the last Friday of every month, and that means July 25.

Solstice Center Events ....YOGA! Solstice Calendar of Events, on-line

Creation Station - Connecting with Your Inner Muse!

Join us to Rediscover, Express and Radiate your innate creativity in a collaborative, inspiring & supportive environment. Creation Station supports the evolution of consciousness through creative and collaborative PLAY.

Creation Station Series Launch:
Saturday, July 12th 2008 ~ 1-3 pm
Solstice Center – Skylight Room
302 Pearl St. Boulder

$25 in advance*
$30 at the door
(Cost includes supplies)

Creatively co-facilitated by:
Renee LeBeau & Mary Menger

We offer a variety of creative exercises and projects to inspire you and assist in your desire to play in and explore new arenas. We will use a variety of modalities and the only pre-requisite is your desire and willingness to have fun. Creative tools will include: sketching, painting, collaging, writing...and many more !

RSVP via email to rslcreates@frii.com with your name, phone number(s), number attending & method of payment.

If you have any questions, or would like a copy of our flyer, please email Renee at rslcreates@frii.com
*To qualify for the early discount, payments must be postmarked by July 7th.
Make checks payable to: Renee S. LeBeau
Mail payment to: Renee S. LeBeau
804 Summer Hawk Dr., Unit 2301, Longmont CO 80501

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There are a few Yoga classes offered at Solstice during the summer. Kathy King teaches Monday afternoons from 2:00-3:30 (303-604-6465 )to find out how to enroll, and Paul Russell comes in later on Monday from 5:30-6:45.

Yoga with Paul
Discover the sublime pleasures of interconnected movement.
Become more integrated, strong, and fluid in your ways.
Experience the best experiences of yoga filtering into your everyday life more and more.
To receive your first class for free visit www.theintimateweave.com or call Paul @ 720.890.8880

Kem Minnick is teaching Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:15-7:15. Please call Kem at 720.435.2430 for more information, or email at kemminnick@hotmail.com

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Feldenkrais! Lengthening the Spine: Effortless Support
An eight-week group class exploring how dynamic support through the entire skeleton can support the low back, spine, arms and shoulders.
Monday, 6:00-7:00pm
June 2nd-July 21, 8 weeks
The Solstice Center, 3rd and Pearl
Cost: $96 for all 8 weeks, $60 for any five weeks, $15 to drop in.
Contact: Erin at 720.284.4306 or see Eight-week series starts Monday, June 2nd, 6:00pm. See www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more info.

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Bellydance with Amina Salah! Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room at 720-339-0816.

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Music Together with Jane Smolens
Summer session is now underway. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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Channeled Healings, Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Center at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

Solstice Center June 2008 events

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A lot is going on this June! Wishing everyone well. Please peruse the links to the right for information about the variety of workshops and classes we are hosting. For more detailed calendar information, please visit the Solstice Center's web site and click on the calendar link.

Do you know about the three different Yoga Classes we are offering at the Solstice Center?

For those who are interested in therapeutic Yoga, please consider coming by the Center on Monday afternoons at 2:00. Kathy King teaches and has many dedicated students and there may be some room left. You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

Kem Minnick is teaching ashtanga yoga in the very early morning hours for those who need to get a class in before work: Monday-Friday from 6:15 am to 7:15 am. Please call Kem at 720.435.2430 for more information, or email at kemminnick@hotmail.com

Paul Russell, YogaWeave, offers a strikingly different kind of yoga class every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 5:30-6:45 in the Skylight room. See the article about Paul's class below. Yoga Weave is offering a FREE class for first timers to pleasurably increase integrity, fluidity and strength. Visit theintimateweave.com. Call 720.890.8880

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Dance Home News: Community Forum Tuesday 6/10 at 6:15p at Solstice

You are invited to participate in the Dance Home Community Forum!! It’s happening at the Solstice Center on Tuesday 6/10, at 6:15p. This is the first Dance Home Community Forum since Mark stepped down as the Director.

As you probably know, there are changes going on at Dance Home (DH), that the Interim Management Team (IMT) is excited about because we believe it will help breathe new life and the needed income to sustain DH. The IMT also realizes that we could have had better communication with the larger DH community before finalizing these changes. We regret any hurt that this may have caused community members

The question is….where do we all go from here?

How do we, as a community, ensure the future of DH? Who are the folks that want to help? What ideas do you have? The purpose of the forum is to start answering these questions.

We are hoping that this meeting is a starting point, to hear what the DH community wants to create. Let’s use this first meeting to get our ideas out on the table, get the ball rolling, and set up a date and agenda for the next community meeting.

Current DJ lineup for June:
June 3 Zoe
June 10 Victor
June17 Paul
June 24 Mark

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Certified Infant Massage Teacher Training | CIMT™
Date: June, 20, 21 & 22, 2008
Time: 10am-6pm | Friday, Saturday & Sunday, in the Big room
This Certification Course is for those interested in working with families by becoming a Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT). A CIMT™ is an educator who teaches the art of infant massage to parents or caregivers in the presence of their babies.
contact: tina@liddlekidz.com
http://www.liddlekidz.com/boulder-denver-colorado.html

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“A Mindful Dance Night: A Workshop in Mindfulness-Based Movement Meditation”
Jay E. Valusek, Rocky Mountain Center for Mindfulness

Sunday, June 15, 6:15-8:30 p.m., The Big Room, Solstice Center

Introduces secular mindfulness meditation and contemplative movement to the music of Loreena McKennitt, with periods of silence and stillness, reflection and group discussion. $20/person. For more information, visit www.RMcfm.org or
email Jay@RMcfm.org.

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Paths to Inner Wisdom and Abundant Health: Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Three amazing women will be facilitating: Billie Ortiz, Certified Dreamworker; Lisa Temple, OMD, and Sophie Rose, Astrologer, for a workshop dedicated to discovering how Unconscious factors influence our health and well-being. We'll explore chakra balancing, relationship astrology and dreams in this interactive workshop.
Fee: $75
10% Senior's discount
Earlybird before June 14, $65
Bring a friend and you both save $5!
Healthy snacks and herbal teas will be served.
For questions and registration please call Lisa Temple 303-530-1833

or check out : womenspiritnet.googlepages.com

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Evening of Breathwork
Release your baggage & lighten your
load as we surf into Spring!

Breathwork is one of the most laser techniques to heal and expand your well being and re-connect to the depths of your own life. It is an amazing, freeing, mystical gift that you give to yourself …And Lynds Pickett is a powerful ally that facilitates your spiritual expansion. Give your soul the gift of your Breath.
Connected Breathwork begins by previously focusing desires, clarifying yours goals and setting your intentions. Bringing these with you to the Evening of Breath, you begin your journey within a safe, private yet focused environment. This profound breathing method eliminates body stress, releases toxic emotions and brings proud clarity and peace.
Entering this sacred space supports the opening of your heart and the flowering of your life. This is true freedom, this is bliss.

Date: Friday June 6, 2008 Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Place: Solstice Center Sky Room, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO.
Fee: $25 at the door– Discounted to $20 if pre paid by June 5th
or bring a friend for ½ price of their fee!
Bring: A pillow, blanket & an adventurous attitude! Dress: Comfortably

Your may send your payment to:
Lynds Pickett - 303-506-1772
10531 W. 105th Ave., Westminster, CO, 80021

Or Reserve your space online! http://WestwalkerCoaching.com Go to “Classes” and scroll down to “Evening of Breathwork”, then click on the Paypal link http://paypal.com)

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Raising Empowered Children Series "The Warrior Child"
June 12th 5:30-7:00
Join nationally known speaker and child educator Aaron Huey for this FREE talk about raising children who know how to access, develop and integrate their highest potential. Learn parenting tricks and techniques, and get questions answered about your young, rambunctious, destructive, wild, can't-sit-still kids, and learn how to show them their path of success!

The talk is free and if you are a parent, you don't want to miss this! To learn more about Aaron Huey and his company Fire Mountain Programs, please visit www.firemountainprograms.com.

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Feldenkrais! Lengthening the Spine: Effortless Support
An eight-week group class exploring how dynamic support through the entire skeleton can support the low back, spine, arms and shoulders.
Monday, 6:00-7:00pm
June 2nd-July 21, 8 weeks
The Solstice Center, 3rd and Pearl
Cost: $96 for all 8 weeks, $60 for any five weeks, $15 to drop in.
Contact: Erin at 720.284.4306 or see Eight-week series starts Monday, June 2nd, 6:00pm. See www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more info.

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Tantra connection presents: Monthly Pujas. Thursday, June 26, 7:00-9:00. There is NO COST. A Puja is a sacred ceremony used to honor the divine in everything. In our Puja-healing Circles we will gather in a safe environment to explore the depth of our hearts so that we can give and receive love to our fullest. No Cost!

Contact Mary Verhoeven at 720-938-9773
Schedule 7:00 Arive and mingle
7:15 - Doors close for Puja
8:15 - Tantra talk
8:45 Dance and Mingle

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Bellydance with Amina Salah! This month only, June 11, 18, 25. Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room at 720-339-0816.

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Music Together with Jane Smolens
June 14, end spring session; June 21, begin summer session. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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Channeled Healings, Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Center at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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Workout of the week: Intimate Weave yoga
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2008/may/27/no-headline---27pworw/
By Aimee Heckel
Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Intimate Weave classes run from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Visit www.boulderyogaweave.com for more info.

Lotus Healing Arts in the Skylight Room, 302 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-890-8880, www.302pearl.com

Instructor: Paul Russell, of Boulder. Russell is a former Celtic singer and songwriter who began doing yoga as therapy for an injured hand 12 years ago. He used to teach at Core Power but left because he says his style was too different. Which it definitely is.

His class emphasizes four levels of yoga: the motion (physical posture), emotion (how it makes you feel), notion (related ideas and concepts) and devotion (spirituality).

Who does it? This class was small, only three women.

When: 5:30-5:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Level: This class is not physically difficult, maybe a two on a 10-point scale, but that might be because it is so slow and deliberate.

Format: Fifteen minutes of physical/emotional/mental warm-up exercises. Then about 30 to 45 minutes of active yoga asanas, followed by 15 minutes of restorative postures. Ends with the same breathing exercise from beginning.

Equipment: Nothing. Not even yoga mats, because the floor is carpeted. Although I found it a little more difficult for my feet to grip the carpet than a mat.

What to wear: Comfortable clothes, no shoes.

Muscles worked: All.

One new move: "Blossom Asana" -- Start from a bent-over, compact position, like a seed, and then "grow" into an arms-extended, standing posture, like the opening of a flower.

"As your body becomes more deeply interconnected with the Earth, the breath, and the embodied image of a flower opening, your yoga postures gradually develop into more complete expressions of beauty, vitality, elegance, simplicity and ease," Russell says.

What's different: This class wasn't like any yoga class I've ever seen. It was interactive and imaginative, building off metaphors and visualization -- not surprising, since Russell's mentor is a mime. Instead of adapting the bodies to the postures, Russell says he wants to adapt the postures to the individual bodies.

After some poses, Russell asked the participants what emotions they felt, and we focused on deepening those emotions while doing the poses again. This allowed me to do moves I have never been able to do before.

What I didn't like: At first, I was not entirely open, and I was unsure what to think of Russell's quirky personality. He is obviously a performer and told a lot of jokes. I wasn't sure where the class was going.

What I loved: Russell grew on me. And suddenly I had a flood of epiphanies. How posture affects your breath and mood. He taught that there is no such thing as balance, only interconnectedness -- which extends to yoga postures, as well as life.

Balancing implies that there are different and separate objects. But if everything is one, there is no balance, because there is no separation. There is only connection. If we feel off balance in our lives, we are simply not acknowledging (because it is there with or without us) our connection.

I love "aha" moments, especially ones that sneak up and surprise you. This class was packed with them.

Inspiration for class: Russell began teaching at Lotus Healing Arts about six weeks ago. He wanted to teach yoga his way, without conforming to a studio's standards.

What others say: "It's real interesting because he doesn't teach like other yoga teachers. ... At the end, suddenly I can do postures I couldn't otherwise do. I feel graceful. I feel good -- not strained or tired. I feel peaceful, yet strong." -- Hildie Henderson, of Boulder.

How I felt after the class: Aware and grounded. And contemplative.

How I felt later: Surprisingly, a little sore.

Internally, I felt inspired. So I wrote about the class:

Ballerina arms embrace the air in front of her like she is hugging a tree. Fingers move up, caressing the invisible universe, who loves it, and shivers with the touch. And her arms extend up in the sacrifice, the celebration, the openness of love.

Now she is the tree. Right foot is roots, grounded and hot, melting into the carpet. Strength in the sinking. Freedom in the commitment. She grows a branch arm. There is no tension in the pose, only the joyous welcoming of openness. There is no balance. Only interconnectedness. Here and in life.

She breathes.

Now she lies on the floor. The tree that she hugged, that she was, is now outside. She focuses on the heat in her stomach: solemn. She focuses on her heart: happiness. She hears a bird outside, inside. She clutches her knee to her chest, holding her leg as tightly as the perfect man, while her muscles release as softly as the perfect woman.

She is both, because she is alone. All one.

-- Reported by Aimee Heckel.

Lotus Healing Arts Grand Opening!

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Grand Opening for Lotus Healing Arts

May 9, 2008 • 3-7pm Yoga
302 Pearl Street, Solstice Center volunteer Feldenkrais
We are celebrating the opening of a new healing center!

Dr. Lad, renowned Ayurvedic physician, will lead Agni Hotra fire ritual and a blessing ceremony, and will also offer a public talk on "spirituality in everyday life".
There will be an open house and tours of the new solar-heated facility.

The North end of the Building at 302 Pearl Street has just been substantially remodeled, and is now the home of both Boulder Ayurveda and BalanceWorks. The space has been designed to optimize passive solar performance and create a peaceful and healing environment. Varadaan, Founder of Boulder Ayurveda, is the primary designer of the remodel work, and is also the creator of the Solstice Center, the larger building in which Lotus Healing Arts resides. He is one of Dr. Lad’s advanced students and has been helping with the Ganesh Ayurveda Ashram project in Pune, India. Riitta Ojala, Founder of BalanceWorks, is Varadaan’s partner in business and life, and is co-founder of Lotus Healing Arts.

Boulder Ayurveda offers Ayurvedic Consultations, Products and Trainings, with a specialization on:
• Restoring doshic balance
• Custom herbal formulae
• Panchakarma cleansing therapy and digestion issues
• Accelerated trauma recovery, as well as pre and post surgical rejuvenation
• Sessions specific to mind and nervous system disorders
• Jyotish astrology
• Instruction in yoga asana, pranayama, meditation
• Guidance for spiritual development
Contact Varadaan 303.827.5823 for more information or to schedule a session
or visit www.boulderayurveda.com

BalanceWorks supports and facilitates the holistic healing of individuals, couples, families, groups and systems. BalanceWorks offers:
• Body-Centered Psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and families.
• Grief support groups
• Women’s empowerment groups
• Clinical supervision for LPC and ADTR licensures
• Moving Cycle Trainings
• GYROKINESIS® for groups and individuals
Contact Riitta Ojala MA, LPC, ADTR 303.443.1290 for more information or to schedule a session
or visit www.balanceworksboulder.com

Schedule for the day:
3:15 pm Dr Lad will perform Agni Hotra, the traditional Vedic fire ceremony purification ritual
4 pm Public talk on "Spirituality in Everyday Life"
5-6 pm Open House
6 pm Blessing Ritual for all attendees and the new space

It is recommended that you come early to the events, as space will be limited.
We plan to enjoy Prasad food after closing the blessing ritual.
You are welcome to bring prasad food offerings to share, but please do not bring food containing meat or eggs. Specifically recommended food items are fruit such as dates, bananas or apples, and cookies or baked goods that go well with chai.

As well, you are invited to make a financial offering of any amount, which will be shared equally between Dr. Lad's new clinic project in Pune, India - the Ganesh Ayurveda Ashram, and a fund used in Boulder to assist those who need help with the cost of their Ayurvedic medicine - the Ganesh Medicine Fund.

If you are interested in helping with set-up, cleaning up afterwards or in other ways, please contact Renay Oshop at renay.oshop@gmail.com

See you there!

Namaste
Varadaan and Riitta

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We would also like to highlight some new Yoga Classes at the Solstice Center.

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Yoga Weave, the new yoga class at Solstice Center is offering a FREE class for first timers to pleasurably increase integrity, fluidity and strength. Visit theintimateweave.com. Call 720.890.8880

"Kama Yoga", taught by Kim Minnick, EARLY MORNINGS, M-F in the Skylight room at Solstice, 6:15-7:15 am. Please call Kem at 720.435.2430 for more information, or email at kemminnick@hotmail.com

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Introduction to The Feldenkrais Method® / Awareness Through Movement®

There is no cost to you!
Saturday, May 24th, 10am-1pm in the Big Room, Solstice Center.
Contact: Erin at 720.284.4306 or see www.bodywisdomboulder.com

Lengthening the Spine: Effortless Support
Join me for an exploration of how dynamic support through the entire skeleton supports the low back, spine, arms and shoulders using two gentle, guided Awareness Through Movement® lessons. Time for discussion and Q&A.
No need to bring anything and no experience required.

Eight-week series starts Monday, June 2nd, 6:00pm. See www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more info.

For more information about the Solstice center, visit www.302pearl.com

Grand Opening of Lotus Healing Arts

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May, 2008 * Solstice Center *

Dance Home Schedule for may:

May 6 (t)- Paul
May 13 (t)- Victor
May 20 (t)- Michael Jones May 27 (t)- Zoe
May 30 (f)- Dave W.

Grand Opening for Lotus Healing Arts

May 9, 2008 • 3-7pm
302 Pearl Street

We are celebrating the opening of a new healing center!

Dr. Lad, renowned Ayurvedic physician, will lead Agni Hotra fire ritual and a blessing ceremony, and will also offer a public talk on "spirituality in everyday life".

There will be an open house and tours of the new solar-heated facility.

The North end of the Building at 302 Pearl Street has just been substantially remodeled, and is now the home of both Boulder Ayurveda and BalanceWorks. The space has been designed to optimize passive solar performance and create a peaceful and healing environment. Varadaan, Founder of Boulder Ayurveda, is the primary designer of the remodel work, and is also the creator of the Solstice Center, the larger building in which Lotus Healing Arts resides. He is one of Dr. Lad’s advanced students and has been helping with the Ganesh Ayurveda Ashram project in Pune, India. Riitta Ojala, Founder of BalanceWorks, is Varadaan’s partner in business and life, and is co-founder of Lotus Healing Arts.

Boulder Ayurveda offers Ayurvedic Consultations, Products and Trainings, with a specialization on:

• Restoring doshic balance

• Custom herbal formulae

• Panchakarma cleansing therapy and digestion issues

• Accelerated trauma recovery, as well as pre and post surgical rejuvenation

• Sessions specific to mind and nervous system disorders

• Jyotish astrology

• Instruction in yoga asana, pranayama, meditation

• Guidance for spiritual development

Contact Varadaan 303.827.5823 for more information or to schedule a session

or visit www.boulderayurveda.com

BalanceWorks supports and facilitates the holistic healing of individuals, couples, families, groups and systems. BalanceWorks offers:

• Body-Centered Psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and families.

• Grief support groups

• Women’s empowerment groups

• Clinical supervision for LPC and ADTR licensures

• Moving Cycle Trainings

• GYROKINESIS® for groups and individuals

Contact Riitta Ojala MA, LPC, ADTR 303.443.1290 for more information or to schedule a session

or visit www.balanceworksboulder.com

Schedule for the day:

3:15 pm Dr Lad will perform Agni Hotra, the traditional Vedic fire ceremony purification ritual

4 pm Public talk on "Spirituality in Everyday Life"

5-6 pm Open House

6 pm Blessing Ritual for all attendees and the new space

It is recommended that you come early to the events, as space will be limited.

We plan to enjoy Prasad food after closing the blessing ritual.

You are welcome to bring prasad food offerings to share, but please do not bring food containing meat or eggs. Specifically recommended food items are fruit such as dates, bananas or apples, and cookies or baked goods that go well with chai.

As well, you are invited to make a financial offering of any amount, which will be shared equally between Dr. Lad's new clinic project in Pune, India - the Ganesh Ayurveda Ashram, and a fund used in Boulder to assist those who need help with the cost of their Ayurvedic medicine - the Ganesh Medicine Fund.

If you are interested in helping with set-up, cleaning up afterwards or in other ways, please contact Varadaan 303.827.5823

See you there!

Namaste

Varadaan and Riitta

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YOGA at Solstice

Yoga Weave, the new yoga class at Solstice Center is offering a FREE class for first timers to pleasurably increase integrity, fluidity and strength. Visit theintimateweave.com. Call 720.890.8880 (editor's note: Paul Russell is currently teaching Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:45 in the Skylight Room. Further class details can be found at http://www.theintimateweave.com/classes.html

Kama Yoga: Yoga with Kem Minnick meets early mornings in the Skylight Room from 6:15-7:15. Please call her for more information at 720.435.2430 or email at kemminnick@hotmail.com

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No Charge! Introduction to The Feldenkrais Method® / Awareness Through Movement®
Saturday, May 24th, 10am-1pm
Contact: Erin at 720.284.4306 or see www.bodywisdomboulder.com

Lengthening the Spine: Effortless Support
Join me for an exploration of how dynamic support through the entire skeleton supports the low back, spine, arms and shoulders using two gentle, guided Awareness Through Movement® lessons. Time for discussion and Q&A.
No need to bring anything and no experience required.

Eight-week series starts Monday, June 2nd, 6:00pm. See www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more info.

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Friday, May 2, 2008, in the Skylight Room:

BREATH.....
The gateway to:
- Improved Physical Health
- Mental Clarity
-- Emotional Clearing
-- Opening the Heart
-- Deep spiritual Transformation
-- Deep Inner Peace
CONNECTED BREATHWORK is a simple yet beneficial technique for improved quality of life on many diverse levels! The Breath experience begins by entering sacred space that supports the opening of the heart. The participants set their intentions for the evening prior to breathing so that desires are focused, goals are clarified an intentions are set. The group then begins the journey into breath. A safe and supportive environment is secured for the participants by the experienced facilitator, Lynds Pickett, and her support staff.The Breath experience closes with participants sharing their sacred journeyh voluntarily within the cloistered privacy of the group, celebrating together.
Date: Friday, May 2, 2008

Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Place: Skylight Rm. Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St. Fee: $25--
Discount: $20 pre-paid or bring a friend for 1/2!
Bring: a pillow and blanket and an adventurous attitude
Dress: comfortably
QUESTIONS and Pre Register: Lynds 303-506-1772 http://WestwalkerCoaching.com --
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Tantra connection presents: Monthly Pujas. Thursday, May 22, 7:00-9:00. There is NO COST. A Puja is a sacred ceremony used to honor the divine in everything. In our Puja-healing Circles we will gather in a safe environment to explore the depth of our hearts so that we can give and receive love to our fullest. No Cost! Contact Miwa at 303-530-0920

Schedule 7:00 Arive and mingle
7:15 - Doors close for Puja
8:15 - Tantra talk
8:45 Dance and Mingle

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Circle of Hearts Fundraiser

Carla Salinas is raising money to help provide for medical care. A fundraising dance is planned for Saturday, May 10, from 7:00-10:00. Please contact Carla at 720-564-0408 for more details.

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Solstice Center April 2008 Events

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In addition to listing our regular and special events of April, 2008, this email also strives to highlight a special dance in honor of Mark Klosterman's service to Dance Home. Details below. You can also go to our calendar on-line to get detailed information of current events, or you can check the Solstice Center website for general space rental information.

Dance Home April Schedule:

April 8 DJ Paul, Host TBA

April 15 DJ Victor, Host TBA

April 22 DJ Reed, Host TBA

Importantly, the Solstice Center now has a new Healing Center called, "Lotus Healing Arts", and will primarily consist of owner Varadaan's Ayurvedic healing and Riitta Ojala's Balance Works Psychotherapy. Contact Varadaan at 303-827-5823 to inquire about a session, or to schedule a visit to the new offices.

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Mark Klosterman: Passing the Dance Home Director's Torch.
Mark Klosterman, long time keeper of the flame for the Dance Home Community, has stepped down.

We at Dance Home wish to announce that we are dedicating the upcoming Friday March 28th dance as an appreciation to Mark Klosterman for his ten years of devotion to running our dances. Mark recently resigned as Dance Home Director. He had sought to pass the torch several months ago but generously stayed on until committed folks were available to take the torch and run with it.

At the dance, we will also introduce the three members of the Interim Management Team who will be running the dances for at least several months: Varadaan (President of the Solstice Institute and owner of
building that houses Dance Home), Zoe Joy (who will not be present that night as she is appearing in the Vagina Monologues at The Dairy), and Reed Heyser.

Dance Home has been holding regular dances for fourteen years and counting. We play an eclectic mix of free-form dance music that transcends generations. All ages and dance styles welcome! Every Tuesday (8 PM to 11:30 PM) and the last Friday of the month (9 PM to midnight). 302 Pearl St, entrance on 3rd.

Please join us to dance and bid farewell to Mark!
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From Varadaan:
As Hopi wisdom holds so eloquently: the future and the past are subjective reality, filtered through whatever lenses we personally happen to apply. The present Now Moment is in fact the only thing we truly know - and in a sense, that is what is so great about our dance space- it really is about the Now. So there is the past and all its historical expectations and agreements. And there is a bright future ahead, that is sure. And because Mark was doing so much and now we have a vacuum to fill, somehow it is necessary to hold the whole project and ensure that the brightest possible future can be had, while keeping in mind all of the heirloom torches of the past. In a sense this is a time of death and renewal for the project, but it is a time of great opportunity. We have an opportunity to start fresh with a blank slate with all of the learnings we have accumulated over the past 15 years.

To accomplish this transition, I as President of the Board, with support of the Solstice Institute Board of Directors, has established an Interim Management Team (IMT) to hold together the whole project while we establish a new management structure, process, and team. If you are interested in serving as staff or volunteer for the Dance Project, please contact Reed Heyser, by e-mail - see below. Feel free to contact Reed or myself if you have any questions over the next two weeks.

The Interim Management Team is:
Reed Heyser reedplay@gmail.com
Varadaan varadaan@comcast.net
Zoe Joy Einbinder sitikiti@hotmail.com

Note that Zoe is intensely preparing for two performances and so Reed and I are taking more responsibility for the next two weeks. We hope to complete our work by the end of April.
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“Spirit Journey” Journeying within to access wisdom for your life.”
Date & Time: Sunday, April 13, 12-3pm
Cost: $50
Where: Big Room, Solstice Center

Drawn mostly from my work as a therapist, as well as from shamanic journey work, and experiences as a priestess, and meditator, I have found that many of us have a need at various times in our lives to look inward in order to access our own spirit for information and guidance. When we can take the time to be in sacred space, with a guide to facilitate, we can “journey” to those places where we might find answers to questions we hold about our lives, where we are headed, our healing, who we are becoming or wanting to become. When working with others, in this type of journey work, they have found spirit guides, spirit animals, talked with ancestral spirits, had symbolic visions or simply found answers to their questions. This 3 hours will be a sort of sampler time for you to experience what this kind of journey might be like for you. You need have no previous training as I will gently guide you through the process. You will be given an opportunity to learn some skills and information that you may not have previously tapped into. Any journey begins with the first step, let’s take it together…

Facilitator: Soltahr Tiv-Amanda, M.A., LPC, has led numerous workshops and has taught healing methodologies of various types over the last 23 years. She is a therapist, college professor, Reiki Master, priestess, mindfulness meditation instructor and shamanic practitioner. All of her experiences and roles have combined to create in her a warm and comforting presence and the ability to hold a sacred container for deep and far reaching inward looking.

Registration: To register, email s.tiv-amanda@hotmail.com, or call 720-296-0041.
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NEW YOGA CLASS! Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the Skylight room from 5:15-6:30. Yoga For Every Body with Paul Russell is an all levels class. This means that we'll explore the yoga asanas on all levels: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical. In these classes we'll also endeavor to uncover the single thread that runs through and unites the myriad asanas on all levels in an intimate weave.
Feel free to email me with any questions at theintimateweave@gmail.com or call me at 720-890-8880. My yoga articles are now posted online at www.theintimateweave.com

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Breakthrough
A WEEKEND RETREAT DEVOTED TO DEEP HEALING & AWAKENING
April 26th-27th, 2008 in Boulder
led by Robert Augustus Masters, Ph.D.
with Diane Bardwell Masters

THE SITUATION
You’ve done work on yourself and have opened and benefited (and want to maintain that openness), but find certain issues surfacing again and again — relationship hassles, insecurities, emotional inhibitions, and so on. Now, more than ever, these are in your face (perhaps because you’re now ready to fully face them), asking for your undivided attention. And, quite possibly, also for a suitable setting, featuring both cutting-edge
guidance and the company of others as committed as you to healing and awakening.

THE CONTEXT
You might think that these issues are blocking your path, but in reality they are part of your path, and need to be treated as such. All you have to do is stop turning away from them, stop trying to rise above them, and make the journey into them, with awareness, compassion, and curiosity. This is not necessarily easy — for if it was, you probably would’ve already done it — but it can be done, leaving you more whole, more alive and present, more functional in every aspect of your life, allowing you to live a life that
is as practical as it is liberating. This healing is what this group is all about.

WHO IT’S FOR
This group is for those who want to make wise use of their difficulties and who are ready to work through whatever is obstructing their liberation. It is especially suited for those whose longing to be truly free is stronger than their longing to continue distracting themselves from their suffering.

ABOUT THE WORK
This group will be small and intimate, being limited to 12 participants only, so that there is enough time for everyone to receive in-depth attention. The group will involve therapy (in its focus on personal history), and will also involve much more than therapy, given its integral nature. Deep catharsis, psychodrama, and spiritual breakthroughs will flow in and out of each other during the group, in spontaneously apt ways.
All kinds of issues and concerns — from the deepest trauma to the seemingly trivial — will be dealt with, through a dynamic, creative mix of psychotherapy, bodywork, spiritual disciplines, dreamwork, and group practices. The atmosphere will be one of deep trust; the group will be a safe place to let go of being safe, providing a crucible not only for personal healing, but also for awakening from all of our entrapping dreams.
Participants will learn to become more intimate with all that they are — dark and light, high and low, shallow and deep, neurotic and transcendent, dying and undying.
The structuring of the group will not be preset, but instead will arise in accordance with group and individual needs. Each participant will have an opportunity to work, in relevant detail and in sufficient depth, with his or her particular issues, and not necessarily just once in the group.

LOCATION & TIME: The Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado.
The group will begin Saturday, April 26th at 10am and end Sunday, April 27th at approximately 4:30pm.

TUITION: $495 CAD. A nonrefundable deposit of $250 CAD is required.
PAYMENT: In Canadian funds either by bank draft (payable to Robert Masters at 16133 9th Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 1A5) or by credit card online through the STORE page at http://www.robertmasters.com. Full tuition is due by March 15th, 2008.

ROBERT, a critically acclaimed author (of 7 books), teacher of spiritual deepening, and highly experienced psychotherapist (and trainer of psychotherapists) with a doctorate in Psychology, has innovatively integrated mind, body, emotion, and spirituality in his work for the past 30 years. For more information on his work and writings (and to subscribe to his free newsletter), visit www.RobertMasters.com.

DIANE, Robert’s wife and spiritual partner, assists him in his groups and trainings, contributing deeply to the work being done. She is an intuitive healer and Reiki master, as well as a songwriter and professional singer, with a special talent for accessing and transmitting heartfelt spirituality through her music.

RECOMMENDED READING: Robert’s latest books, DIVINE DYNAMITE
(revised edition) and TRANSFORMATION THROUGH INTIMACY, available in
bookstores and from amazon.com (and also from www.RobertMasters.com).
To register, or to obtain more information, contact info@RobertMasters.com. Since we are only taking 12 participants, early registration is highly recommended.
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Dancing In The Connective Matrix
Instructors: Kevin McCoy & Jane Harrington
April 5-11.
This is a first-of-its-kind workshop for somatic practitioners who aspire to work at the vanguard. We'll explore the essential embryonic, connective tissue and nervous system origins of the human body.
This workshop is open to Rolfers and Structural Integration practitioners. If you are interested, please contact Kevin at: kevinmccoyrolfing@mac.com

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Hakomi Trainings: April 17-20. Closed session. Please contact HakomiTR@aol.com for further iformation.

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Tantra connection presents: Monthly Pujas. Thursday, April 24, 7:00-9:00. There is NO COST. A Puja is a sacred ceremony used to honor the divine in everything. In our Puja-healing Circles we will gather in a safe environment to explore the depth of our hearts so that we can give and receive love to our fullest. No Cost! Contact Miwa at 303-530-0920

Schedule 7:00 Arive and mingle
7:15 - Doors close for Puja
8:15 - Tantra talk
8:45 Dance and Mingle

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ONGOING EVENTS

"Kama Yoga", taught by Kim Minnick, EARLY MORNINGS, M-F in the Skylight room at Solstice, 6:15-7:15 am. Please call Kem at 720.435.2430 for more information, or email at kemminnick@hotmail.com
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NeuroKinetic Movement Class
(Note - no class on April 9, and sessions end May 7 for the summer)

A one-hour class of nervous system-based movements that focus on learning patterns to manage pain and tension, refine posture, improve performance, increase core stability and generally enhance health. These movements are the self-care aspect of a comprehensive system of neuro-based intrinsic physical rehabilitation.

The slow, small movements explored in this non-aerobic class draw on concepts from Feldenkrais, Aston Patterning, Pilates & yoga in a unique way that will increase your body awareness & make you a more graceful & efficient mover.

Class taught by Michelle Saxer, who has been in private practice for over 14 years both in Boulder and Denver treating people with chronic pain, injuries and trauma. The neuro-based classes she teaches compliment her private practice and assist people in becoming pain-free & regaining full mobility.
Wednesdays, noon to 1pm
Solstice Center
Large Studio off of 3rd St.
On-going, Drop-in $10.- per class
Questions? Call Michelle at 303/717-0871

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BREATH.....

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH at the Solstice Center

The gateway to:
-- Manifesting your Dreams!
-- Improved Physical Health
-- Mental Clarity
-- Emotional Clearing
-- Opening the Heart
-- Deep Spiritual Transformation
-- Deep Inner Peace

CONNECTED BREATHWORK is a simple yet beneficial technique for improved quality of life on many diverse levels!

The Breath experience begins by entering sacred space that supports the opening of the heart. The participants set their intentions for the evening prior to breathing so that desires are focused, goals are clarified an intentions are set. The group then begins the journey into breath. A safe and supportive environment is secured for the participants by the experienced facilitator, Lynds Pickett, and her support staff.

The simple, yet profound method of focused breathing eliminates body stress, releases toxic emotions and brings profound clarity and peace of mind. WOW! is the response first-timers have for this experience. The Breath experience closes with participants sharing their sacred journey voluntarily within the privacy of the group, celebrating together.

Date: Friday, April 4th, 2008
Time: 7:00 SHARP -9:15 p.m.
Place: Skylight Rm. Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St., Boulder, CO
Fee: $25--
Discount: $20 pre-paid ( see "Pre- Register below) OR bring a friend for 1/2 (of their fee)
Bring: a pillow and blanket and an adventurous attitude!
Dress: comfortably

QUESTIONS: Lynds 303-506-1772

PRE REGISTER: (Paypal and otherwise): http://WestwalkerCoaching.com Go to: "Classes" page, scroll down to "BREATH", click on Paypal logo. OR send payment to: Lynds Pickett, 10531 W. 105th Ave., Westminster, CO 80021 by Thurs., Mar. 6th, 2008.
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Bellydance with Amina Salah! Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 2:00-3:30. You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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Music Together with Jane Smolens
Spring sessions resume on April 5, Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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Channeled Healings, Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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Solstice Center March 2008 Events

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The remodeling at the Solstice Center is nearing completion. The upstairs two offices will be part of a new healing center, including Varadaan's Ayurvedic clinic and Riitta Ojala's Balance Works. Downstairs in the former main office we have a newly remodeled room that will be used for meditation, lectures and discussions. Thanks to everyone who has put up with a bit of disruption in the last six months - we're bringing the building into the 21st century! Come by and check it out! Look for a video documentary in the next month or two.

You can view an on-line calendar for events at the Solstice Center here. Interested in leasing one of the rooms for an event, lecture or ?? Our website has the information you need.

The dance schedule for this month:

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Note: There is consideration afloat to change the Tuesday dances to Thursday night, given that there is competition with other groups on Tuesday. Stay tuned for more shifts in the future.

Date DJ Host
March 4 (T) Mark ?
March 11 (T) Paul Mark & Zoe (9:30)
March 18 (T) Avi? Margo
March 25(T) Dave? Margo
March 28 (F) Luke Eva
April 1 (T) Victor?
April 8 (T) Victor

Events Particular to March

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Hakomi will be in session March 13-16. Enrollment closed.

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"Walking a Sacred Path": An Evening Labyrinth Retreat
Date & Time: Monday, Mar.10, 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $20
Where: Big Room, Solstice Center

Walking the Labyrinth is a deeply moving experience that brings us to the heart of our lives and the important things in it. The Native American Labyrinth, in particular, is a symbol of our sacred path through life.
By walking the path, we find gifts of loving guidance, surprises, and crystal clear insights.

During this evening retreat, we'll use guided meditation, reflection time, walking the Native American Labyrinth, and sharing. Come join us as we explore our own sacred path!

Facilitator: Barbara Valusek has led numerous Labyrinth retreats over the years with various types of labyrinths. She is a retreat facilitator, spiritual director, and healing professional. Barbara has a gentle presence, and creates a safe and sacred space for inner work.

Registration: To register, email Barbara@PathFindersCenter.com, or call 720-234-0477. For more details, visit www.PathFindersCenter.com.

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BREATH.....

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH at the Solstice Center

The gateway to:
-- Manifesting your Dreams!
-- Improved Physical Health
-- Mental Clarity
-- Emotional Clearing
-- Opening the Heart
-- Deep Spiritual Transformation
-- Deep Inner Peace

CONNECTED BREATHWORK is a simple yet beneficial technique for improved quality of life on many diverse levels!

The Breath experience begins by entering sacred space that supports the opening of the heart. The participants set their intentions for the evening prior to breathing so that desires are focused, goals are clarified an intentions are set. The group then begins the journey into breath. A safe and supportive environment is secured for the participants by the experienced facilitator, Lynds Pickett, and her support staff.

The simple, yet profound method of focused breathing eliminates body stress, releases toxic emotions and brings profound clarity and peace of mind. WOW! is the response first-timers have for this experience. The Breath experience closes with participants sharing their sacred journey voluntarily within the privacy of the group, celebrating together.

Date: Friday, Mar. 7th, 2008
Time: 7:00 SHARP -9:15 p.m.
Place: Skylight Rm. Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St., Boulder, CO
Fee: $25--
Discount: $20 pre-paid ( see "Pre- Register below) OR bring a friend for 1/2 (of their fee)
Bring: a pillow and blanket and an adventurous attitude!
Dress: comfortably
QUESTIONS: Lynds 303-506-1772
PRE REGISTER: (Paypal and otherwise): http://WestwalkerCoaching.com Go to: "Classes" page, scroll down to "BREATH", click on Paypal logo. OR send payment to: Lynds Pickett, 10531 W. 105th Ave., Westminster, CO 80021 by Thurs., Mar. 6th, 2008.

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Awareness Through Movement® / The Feldenkrais Method®

Time: Mondays, 6:15-7:15pm, starts March 11 Cost: $15 to drop in, $60 for any five classes
Place: Skylight Room
Learn how to shift long established patterns of holding and tension, leading you to feel refreshed and alive, relaxed and focused. In Awareness Through Movement® classes you will be verbally guided in a gentle exploration of movement, breath, muscle tone, and skeletal alignment. This releases unnecessary muscle tension and brings about a major improvement in your ability to perform daily tasks, whether you're lifting up your child or training for a marathon.
Contact: Erin Ferguson, MA, GCFP, www.bodywisdomboulder.com, erin@bodywisdomboulder.com, 720.284.4306.

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Mayan Calendar workshops and readings

From Texas, we welcome: Carlos Cedillo
www.Cosmicjaguar.com
Author of Cosmicjaguar’s Soul Kin Journal: A Personal Guide to Navigating the End Times Using the Mayan Calendar
Sync up with Sacred Time!

March 13 (2 Owl)
SOLSTICE CENTER (skylight Room) in Boulder 6 to 8 pm (cell).
Deeper context and prophecies of the Mayan calendar $40 http://www.cosmicjaguar.com/ cosmicjaguar@yahoo.com 830-643-9723

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Tantra connection presents: Monthly Pujas. Thursday, March 27, 7:00-9:00. There is NO COST. A Puja is a sacred ceremony used to honor the divine in everything. In our Puja-healing Circles we will gather in a safe environment to explore the depth of our hearts so that we can give and receive love to our fullest. No Cost! Contact Miwa at 303-530-0920

Schedule 7:00 Arive and mingle
7:15 - Doors close for Puja
8:15 - Tantra talk
8:45 Dance and Mingle

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Kundalini Awakening Program, starting March 17

The Kundalini Awakening Program is an ongoing step by step program that teaches the concepts, meditations and skills to awaken the kundalini and manage the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual changes that can occur in ones life as a result.

It's taught by Robert Morgen, the author of Kundalini Awakening for Personal Mastery 2nd Edition (ISBN: 978-0979040054) and The Spiritually Aware Entrepreneur

Classes meet every other Monday beginning March 17 from 7-9 pm
For complete details see the website at www.abe5.com/1fj

Kundalini Awakening for Personal Mastery 2nd Edition -

The Spiritually Aware Entrepreneur -

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Colorado Healers' Network, Sunday, March 9, 5:00-8:00 in the skylight room. Contact Carolyn Eberle for more information.

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"Kama Yoga", taught by Kim Minnick, EARLY MORNINGS, M-F in the Skylight room at Solstice, 6:15-7:15 am, PLUS an additional two morning classes "Mommy Yoga" from 9:30 to 10:30 am and "Tough Guy Yoga" from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please call Kem at 720.435.2430 for more information.

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NeuroKinetic Movement Class
A one-hour class of nervous system-based movements that focus on learning patterns to manage pain and tension, refine posture, improve performance, increase core stability and generally enhance health. These movements are the self-care aspect of a comprehensive system of neuro-based intrinsic physical rehabilitation.

The slow, small movements explored in this non-aerobic class draw on concepts from Feldenkrais, Aston Patterning, Pilates & yoga in a unique way that will increase your body awareness & make you a more graceful & efficient mover.

Class taught by Michelle Saxer, who has been in private practice for over 14 years both in Boulder and Denver treating people with chronic pain, injuries and trauma. The neuro-based classes she teaches compliment her private practice and assist people in becoming pain-free & regaining full mobility.
Wednesdays, noon to 1pm
Solstice Center
Large Studio off of 3rd St.
On-going, Drop-in $10.- per class
Questions? Call Michelle at 303/717-0871

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Bellydance with Amina Salah! Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 2:00-3:30. You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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Music Together with Jane Smolens
Jane Smolens has one last session at Solstice March 8, and there will be a break untin the spring sessions resume on April 5, Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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Channeled Healings, Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

Solstice Center February 2008 Events

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February 2008 Events

Picture: Labyrinth. See Labyrinth Retreat below.

Please remember that Dance Home is now meeting only on the last Friday of the month. Tuesdays continue as normal.

Dance Home Schedule for February:
DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host
Jan 15 (T) Paul Margo
Jan 22 (T) Margo Mark
Jan 25 (F) Luke Eva
Jan 29 (T) Victor Margo
Feb 5 (T) Mark Dave
Feb 12 (T) Dave Mark & Zoe (9:30)
Feb 19 (T) Margo Earl
Feb 26 (T) Victor Margo
Feb 29 (F) Zoe Sara

As always you can check our on-line calendar for events and listings and check our web page for further information about rentals, or email us for more information.

We are happy to announce a new Ashtanga Yoga class: "Kama Yoga", taught by Kim Minnick, EARLY MORNINGS, M-F in the Skylight room at Solstice, 6:15-7:15 am, and starting on February 6th, an additional two morning classes ("Mommy Yoga" from 9:30 to 10:30 am and "Tough Guy Yoga" from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. (Please call Kem at 720.435.2430 for more information.

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Don't Miss..the
ONCE YEARLY WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY
--- THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND THIS EVENT --
Come Celebrate this event in Colorado “The Sound Heard Around the World”
February. 14, 2008
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Tone Together for Planetary Peace!
Global Sound Healing
with Jonathan Goldman & Friends
at THE SOLSTICE CENTER
302 Pearl St., Boulder
Come celebrate “The Sound Heard Around the World”-- join Jonathan Goldman and Friends from 5:00 – 6:00 PM at Solstice, 302 Pearl St., Boulder. Send a sonic valentine to Mother Earth as we sound together for planetary peace. Visit www.healingsounds.com or call (303) 443-8181 for more information.

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BREATH.....

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH at the Solstice Center

The gateway to:
-- Manifesting your Dreams!
-- Improved Physical Health
-- Mental Clarity
-- Emotional Clearing
-- Opening the Heart
-- Deep Spiritual Transformation
-- Deep Inner Peace

CONNECTED BREATHWORK is a simple yet beneficial technique for improved quality of life on many diverse levels!

The Breath experience begins by entering sacred space that supports the opening of the heart. The participants set their intentions for the evening prior to breathing so that desires are focused, goals are clarified an intentions are set. The group then begins the journey into breath. A safe and supportive environment is secured for the participants by the experienced facilitator, Lynds Pickett, and her support staff.

The simple, yet profound method of focused breathing eliminates body stress, releases toxic emotions and brings profound clarity and peace of mind. WOW! is the response first-timers have for this experience. The Breath experience closes with participants sharing their sacred journey voluntarily within the privacy of the group, celebrating together.

Date: Friday, Feb. 1st, 2008
Time: 7:00 SHARP -9:15 p.m.
Place: Skylight Rm. Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St., Boulder, CO
Fee: $25--
Discount: $20 pre-paid ( see "Pre- Register below) OR bring a friend for 1/2 (of their fee)
Bring: a pillow and blanket and an adventurous attitude!
Dress: comfortably

QUESTIONS: Lynds 303-506-1772

PRE REGISTER: (Paypal and otherwise): http://WestwalkerCoaching.com Go to: "Classes" page, scroll down to "BREATH", click on Paypal logo. OR send payment to: Lynds Pickett, 10531 W. 105th Ave., Westminster, CO 80021 by Thurs., Jan 31, 2008.

LYNDS PICKETT is entering her second decade of working professionally with individuals and groups. She is a highly trained and experienced facilitator. From designing and directing outdoor group events and sacred ceremonies, to mentoring a client to success, fulfillment and peace, Lynds is creative and versatile facilitator and coach. Her ability to capture her client's purpose, direct their focus and lead them to manifesting their desired outcome is the hallmark of her distinctive body of work. Her practice acknowledges all spiritual paths in people's quest for healing, wholeness and personal empowerment in our modern world.

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Aishoten Center for Consciousness Development presents:
REIKI FIRST DEGREE SEMINAR
taught by Colin Bauer
Saturday and Sunday, February 16 and 17, 10:00-6:00 pm
In this class you will learn:
• how to channel Reiki into yourself and others
• to develop your awareness of energy flow
• to scan the body for areas of reduced vitality
• meditation techniques to develop awareness of energy in your own body
• to practice and give a complete Reiki treatment using 3 Reiki patterns
• about chakras (energy centers in the body) and their emotional components
• the history of Reiki
Contact Colin at 303-727-0597 or colin@aishotenreiki.com
also visit his website aishotenreiki.com

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"Journey of the Heart": An Evening Labyrinth Retreat
Date & Time: Monday, Feb.11, 7:00-9:00 pm
Cost: $20
Where: Big Room, Solstice Center

The Native American Labyrinth is a symbol of the journey through life, and all of its struggles, joys, and learnings. Walking the twists and turns of this path, we often find ourselves moving into the inner places of the heart, to the things we hold meaningful. Along the way, we find gifts of loving guidance, surprises, and crystal clear insights.

During this evening retreat, we'll use guided meditation, reflection time, walking the Native American Labyrinth, and sharing. Come join us as we explore our own sacred path and journey of the heart!

Facilitator: Barbara Valusek has led numerous Labyrinth retreats over the years with various types of labyrinths. She is a retreat facilitator, spiritual director, and healing professional. Barbara has a gentle presence, and creates a safe and sacred space for inner work.

Registration: To register, email Barbara@PathFindersCenter.com, or call 720-234-0477. For more details, visit www.PathFindersCenter.com.
Next Labyrinth Retreat: Monday, March 10, 7:00-9:00 pm

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Introduction to Transmediumship, February 7, 2008 from 7:00-9:00, with Miwa Linehan. contact Miwa for more info at miwalinehan@mac.com 303-530-0920

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PSYCHIC CLEARING & PROTECTION:
HEALING SELF & THE EARTH

When: Monday Evenings, 4:30-5:45 pm in the Skylight Room. Psychic Clearing & Protection: Healing Self & the Earth is an interactive weekly class in which participants learn to recognize, release, and transmute fear-based patterning and programming, clear themselves of what no longer serves them, and protect themselves from unwanted beings, entities and energies intruding upon their bodies and energy fields.
By clearing our lower bodies of all that is less than unconditional love, we help ourselves, Gaia and humanity to usher in a new age of unity and harmony. We work with Gaia and the Masters so that we can be a clear channel for spirit.
As we continue to release and re-choose, activations of the higher bodies occur naturally and we align to our plan and purpose for this incarnation.
Arlene Miller
Personal Growth Facilitator
www.newagetribune.com
arlenevioletearth@hotmail.com
Cell: 720.936.2634

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Boulder Workshops with Kristine Metchikian
Saturday, February 16th
At the Solstice Center
302 Pearl Street

Chi Qi Gong Part I
Time: 1:30 –2:30PM
Tuition: $15; students $12
Derived from thousands of years of Chinese experience in the healing arts and sciences,
Tai Chi Qi Gong is one of the most popular Qi Gong forms in the world today. It is
simple to learn and it is a powerful way of healing and staying healthy. Utilizing Tai Chi’s soft,
graceful and flowing movements in combination with visualization for the mind
encourage better balance, coordination and concentration. The mind and body flow
together to improve general health and well being.

Wu Dang 52 Movement Tai Chi Form
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $20; students $18
Tai Chi was assembled and developed by a Wu Dang Taoist priest, Zhang SanFeng. The
Wu Dang 52 Movement form is a third generation tai chi, a most traditional form of tai
chi. It is both a very graceful and flowing form, and a very powerful form for
promoting physical health. Tai Chi trains one to be the needle inside the cotton.

Registration Contact Kristine at 970-232-5171 or
wudang_lotus@yahoo.com

Kristine Metchikian is a senior instructor and a Wu Dang External Qi Healer, certified
by Master Yun Xiang Tseng (Chen), a child prodigy of the ancient healing arts and
Taoist Priest from Wu Dang Mountain, China. Kristine is also a 26th generation Taoist
Initiate in the Wu Dang Longmen Nei Dan Pai.

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PUJA sponsored by Tantra Connection: February 28. THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS EVENT. A Puja is a sacred ceremony used to honor the divine in everything. In our Puja-healing Circles we will gather in a safe environment to explore the depth of our hearts so that we can give and receive love to our fullest. No Cost! Contact Miwa at 303-530-0920

Schedule 7:00 Arive and mingle
7:15 - Doors close for Puja
8:15 - Tantra talk
8:45 Dance and Mingle

*****

ONGOING EVENTS

NeuroKinetic Movement Class
A one-hour class of nervous system-based movements that focus on learning patterns to manage pain and tension, refine posture, improve performance, increase core stability and generally enhance health. These movements are the self-care aspect of a comprehensive system of neuro-based intrinsic physical rehabilitation.

The slow, small movements explored in this non-aerobic class draw on concepts from Feldenkrais, Aston Patterning, Pilates & yoga in a unique way that will increase your body awareness & make you a more graceful & efficient mover.

Class taught by Michelle Saxer, who has been in private practice for over 14 years both in Boulder and Denver treating people with chronic pain, injuries and trauma. The neuro-based classes she teaches compliment her private practice and assist people in becoming pain-free & regaining full mobility.
Wednesdays, noon to 1pm
Solstice Center
Large Studio off of 3rd St.
On-going, Drop-in $10.- per class
Questions? Call Michelle at 303/717-0871

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REATH.....

FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH at the Solstice Center

The gateway to:
-- Manifesting your Dreams!
-- Improved Physical Health
-- Mental Clarity
-- Emotional Clearing
-- Opening the Heart
-- Deep Spiritual Transformation
-- Deep Inner Peace

CONNECTED BREATHWORK is a simple yet beneficial technique for improved quality of life on many diverse levels!

The Breath experience begins by entering sacred space that supports the opening of the heart. The participants set their intentions for the evening prior to breathing so that desires are focused, goals are clarified an intentions are set. The group then begins the journey into breath. A safe and supportive environment is secured for the participants by the experienced facilitator, Lynds Pickett, and her support staff.

The simple, yet profound method of focused breathing eliminates body stress, releases toxic emotions and brings profound clarity and peace of mind. WOW! is the response first-timers have for this experience. The Breath experience closes with participants sharing their sacred journey voluntarily within the privacy of the group, celebrating together.

Date: The first Friday of Every Month
Time: 7:00 SHARP -9:15 p.m.
Place: Skylight Rm. Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St., Boulder, CO
Fee: $25--
Discount: $20 pre-paid ( see "Pre- Register below) OR bring a friend for 1/2 (of their fee)
Bring: a pillow and blanket and an adventurous attitude!
Dress: comfortably

QUESTIONS: Lynds 303-506-1772

PRE REGISTER: (Paypal and otherwise): http://WestwalkerCoaching.com Go to: "Classes" page, scroll down to "BREATH", click on Paypal logo. OR send payment to: Lynds Pickett, 10531 W. 105th Ave., Westminster, CO 80021 by Thurs., Jan 31, 2008.

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Bellydance with Amina Salah! Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room (except for January 23) at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 2:00-3:30. You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS
Jane Smolens Winter session starts Jan 7. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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CHANNELED HEALINGS Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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Solstice Center January 2008 Newsletter

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It's a new year and we at the Solstice Center welcome the return of the sun and the continuation of classes, workshops and remodeling at the space! We will be bringing a new rental room on-line in the next few months..the "Great Room," formerly the "Office." Stay tuned.

Please remember that Dance Home is now meeting only on the last Friday of the month. Tuesdays continue as normal. Click here for the schedule. As always you can check our on-line calendar for events and listings and check our web page for further information about rentals, or email us for more information.

We are happy to announce a new Ashtanga Yoga class: "Kama Yoga", taught by Kim Minnick, EARLY MORNINGS, M-F in the Skylight room at Solstice, 6:15-7:15 am, gaining speed in February with the addition of an additional two morning classes ("Mommy Yoga" from 9:30 to 10:30 am and "Tough Guy Yoga" from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. (Please call Kem at 720.435.2430 for more information.

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Matrix Trainings: Jan 18-21, session full.

Hakomi Trainings: Jan 24-27, session full.

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Aishoten Center for Consciousness Development presents:
REIKI FIRST DEGREE SEMINAR
taught by Colin Bauer
Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13, 10:00-6:00 pm
In this class you will learn:
• how to channel Reiki into yourself and others
• to develop your awareness of energy flow
• to scan the body for areas of reduced vitality
• meditation techniques to develop awareness of energy in your own body
• to practice and give a complete Reiki treatment using 3 Reiki patterns
• about chakras (energy centers in the body) and their emotional components
• the history of Reiki
Contact Colin at 303-727-0597 or colin@aishotenreiki.com
also visit his website aishotenreiki.com

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New Year's Creation Party with ZaKaiRan & the Creationettes at the Solstice Center!
Thurs Jan. 10th - 7 pm-9pm - $22
Envision, Create & Manifest your Deepest Desires for the New Year!
Using Powerful Alchemical Techniquess of Reality Creation (Divine Decree, Invocation, Affirmation, Visualization, Meditation, Toning/Light-Language, the God Presence Manifestation Technique (and other techniques).
!!!!!!!!! Last Chance !!!!!!!!
!!! These are my last events before going back to OZ !!!(If you are financially challenged, please contact me and scholarships can be arranged)
ZaKaiRan1@ZaKaiRan.com - 303-727-0044
Private Sessions are available at $66 per hour
Phone Sessions $55 per hour
To be kept up to date about ZaKaiRan's Events, and to subscribe the Earth Ascension Times Museletter, please subscribe at: ZaKaiRan1@ZaKaiRan.com with "Subscribe me Baby!" in the Subject line Infinite Blessings! ZaKaiRan
Earth Ascension Times - http://www.ZaKaiRan.com A Transformational Space of Love Light and Laughter Featuring the Cosmic Human Insights of ZaKaiRan. Empowering you to easily and gracefully Create Heaven in your Life and Co-Create Heaven on Earth. Ascension, Light-Body, Divine Relationship, Sacred Geometry...

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PSYCHIC CLEARING & PROTECTION:
HEALING SELF & THE EARTH

When: Monday Evenings, 4:30-5:45 pm in the Skylight Room. Psychic Clearing & Protection: Healing Self & the Earth is an interactive weekly class in which participants learn to recognize, release, and transmute fear-based patterning and programming, clear themselves of what no longer serves them, and protect themselves from unwanted beings, entities and energies intruding upon their bodies and energy fields.
By clearing our lower bodies of all that is less than unconditional love, we help ourselves, Gaia and humanity to usher in a new age of unity and harmony. We work with Gaia and the Masters so that we can be a clear channel for spirit.
As we continue to release and re-choose, activations of the higher bodies occur naturally and we align to our plan and purpose for this incarnation.
Arlene Miller
Personal Growth Facilitator
www.newagetribune.com
arlenevioletearth@hotmail.com
Cell: 720.936.2634

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BREATH.....
The gateway to:
-- Improved Physical Health
-- Manifesting Prosperity
-- Mental Clarity
-- Emotional Clearing
-- Opening the Heart
-- Deep Spiritual Transformation
-- Deep Inner Peace

CONNECTED BREATHWORK is a simple yet beneficial technique for improved quality of life on many diverse levels! The Breath experience begins by entering sacred space that supports the opening of the heart. The participants set their intentions for the evening prior to breathing so that desires are focused, goals are clarified an intentions are set. The group then begins the journey into breath. A safe and supportive environment is secured for the participants by the experienced facilitator, Lynds Pickett, and her support staff.
The Breath experience closes with participants sharing their sacred journey voluntarily within the cloistered privacy of the group, celebrating together.

Date: Friday, January 4, 2008
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Place: Skylight Rm. Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St.
Fee: $25
Discount: $20 pre-paid or bring a friend for 1/2!
Bring: a pillow and blanket and an adventurous attitude
Dress: comfortably

QUESTIONS and Pre Register: Lynds 303-506-1772 or go to: http://WestwalkerCoaching.com -- "Classes"

LYNDS PICKETT is entering her second decade of working professionally with individuals and groups. She is a highly trained and experienced facilitator. From designing and directing outdoor group events and sacred ceremonies, to mentoring a client to success, fulfillment and peace, Lynds is creative and versatile facilitator and coach. Her ability to capture her client's purpose, direct their focus and lead them to manifesting their desired outcome is the hallmark of her distinctive body of work. Her practice acknowledges all spiritual paths in people's quest for healing, wholeness and personal empowerment in our modern world.

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ONGOING EVENTS

NeuroKinetic Movement Class
A one-hour class of nervous system-based movements that focus on learning patterns to manage pain and tension, refine posture, improve performance, increase core stability and generally enhance health. These movements are the self-care aspect of a comprehensive system of neuro-based intrinsic physical rehabilitation.

The slow, small movements explored in this non-aerobic class draw on concepts from Feldenkrais, Aston Patterning, Pilates & yoga in a unique way that will increase your body awareness & make you a more graceful & efficient mover.

Class taught by Michelle Saxer, who has been in private practice for over 14 years both in Boulder and Denver treating people with chronic pain, injuries and trauma. The neuro-based classes she teaches compliment her private practice and assist people in becoming pain-free & regaining full mobility.
Wednesdays, noon to 1pm
Solstice Center
Large Studio off of 3rd St.
On-going, Drop-in $10.- per class
Questions? Call Michelle at 303/717-0871

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Bellydance with Amina Salah! Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room (except for January 23) at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 2:00-3:30. You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens Winter session starts Jan 7. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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CHANNELED HEALINGS Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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Date DJ Host

Jan 1 (T) Mark Margo
Jan 8 (T) Dave Mark Hoge

Jan 15 (T) Paul Margo
Jan 22 (T) Margo Mark
Jan 25 (F) Luke Eva
Jan 29 (T) Victor Margo

Solstice Center December 2007 Events

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Photo: Shelly Benford, Jaiming and Mingtong Gu at Solstice during Mingtong's Nov 16-18 "Healer Within" Seminar.

DANCE HOME ANNOUNCES CHANGES
Greetings,
Due to noise-complaints, low attendance, and limited resources, Friday's "Dance Home" will be trimmed down to a monthly event starting in January (Barefoot Boogie, on Tuesday nights, will continue as usual). From now on, Dance Home will meet on the last Friday of each month. In the mean time, there will be 2 more dances to look forward to on Dec' 7th & Dec' 14th. The Tuesday dance will continue each week. The intention with this new monthly schedule for Friday is to present something novel for each dance, so feel free to share ideas about that. If you have concerns or questions, please, email your impressions to alphalogos@gmail.com Namaste.

Sacred Speaking / Deep Prayer
Speaking is a fully embodied act, a deeply personal expression of ourselves. When praying or reciting sacred texts, we have the opportunity to connect powerfully to the divine by bringing more consciousness to our bodies and voices. Within a safe environment, this three-hour workshop provides exercises to tap into our full power of expression, bringing prayer to an entirely new dimension. Attention given to Jewish prayers as well as to those of other religious and spiritual orientations present.
Cost: $40 preregistered, or $50 at the door. Sliding scale available to assist those in need.
Dates:
or, Thursday, December 6th, 6-9pm
To Register: Contact Jonathan Bender at jbender@wholespeak.com, (303) 775-5883, or at http://www.wholespeak.com.
303.775.5883 jbender@wholespeak.com

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Hakomi Trainings, Dec 13-16. Contact HakomiTR@aol.com for more information about Hakomi.

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Creation Alchemy with ZaKaiRan December 13 and 20, 7-9 pm - $22 Skylight Room at the Solstice Center

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ONGOING EVENTS

BREATH.....
The gateway to:
- Improved Physical Health
- Mental Clarity
-- Emotional Clearing
-- Opening the Heart
-- Deep spiritual Transformation
-- Deep Inner Peace
CONNECTED BREATHWORK is a simple yet beneficial technique for improved quality of life on many diverse levels! The Breath experience begins by entering sacred space that supports the opening of the heart. The participants set their intentions for the evening prior to breathing so that desires are focused, goals are clarified an intentions are set. The group then begins the journey into breath. A safe and supportive environment is secured for the participants by the experienced facilitator, Lynds Pickett, and her support staff.

The Breath experience closes with participants sharing their sacred journey voluntarily within the cloistered privacy of the group, celebrating together.
Date: Friday, Dec 7, 2007
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Place: Skylight Rm. Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St. Fee: $25--
Discount: $20 pre-paid or bring a friend for 1/2!
Bring: a pillow and blanket and an adventurous attitude
Dress: comfortably
QUESTIONS and Pre Register: Lynds 303-506-1772 http://WestwalkerCoaching.com -- classes
LYNDS PICKETT is entering her second decade of working professionally with individuals and groups. She is a highly trained and experienced facilitator. From designing and directing outdoor group events and sacred ceremonies, to mentoring a client to success, fulfillment and peace, Lynds is creative and versatile facilitator and coach.Her ability to capture her client's purpose, direct their focus and lead them to manifesting their desired outcome is the hallmark of her distinctive body of work. Her practice acknowledges all spiritual paths in people's quest for healing, wholeness and personal empowerment in our modern world.

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NeuroKinetic Movement Class (No class Dec 26)

A one-hour class of nervous system-based movements that focus on learning patterns to manage pain and tension, refine posture, improve performance, increase core stability and generally enhance health. These movements are the self-care aspect of a comprehensive system of neuro-based intrinsic physical rehabilitation.

The slow, small movements explored in this non-aerobic class draw on concepts from Feldenkrais, Aston Patterning, Pilates & yoga in a unique way that will increase your body awareness & make you a more graceful & efficient mover.

Class taught by Michelle Saxer, who has been in private practice for over 14 years both in Boulder and Denver treating people with chronic pain, injuries and trauma. The neuro-based classes she teaches compliment her private practice and assist people in becoming pain-free & regaining full mobility.
Wednesdays, noon to 1pm
Solstice Center
Large Studio off of 3rd St.
On-going, Drop-in $10.- per class
Questions? Call Michelle at 303/717-0871

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Would you like to move with less pain?
In Awareness Through Movement® classes you will be verbally guided in a gentle exploration of movement, breath, muscle tone, and skeletal alignment. You will learn how to transform long established patterns of holding and tension, leading you to feel refreshed and alive, relaxed and focused.

The Feldenkrais Method® is a educational modality that uses movement and awareness to re-educate the nervous system. It supports rehabilitation from injury, relief from chronic pain, restoration of lost movement, and increased creativity through learning to perceive, sense, and think outside your normal habits.

All classes taught by Erin Ferguson, MA, GCFP.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm through Dec 16, $60 for any five classes, $111 for any ten classes, $150 for any fifteen.
see www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more info or to pay by card.
Call 720.284.4306 with any questions. I am happy to discuss them with you.

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Bellydance with Amina Salah! Amina has returned from Egypt and is ready to teach. Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room (except for Dec. 26) at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 2:00-3:30. You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens Fall sessions in the Skylight Room continue. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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CHANNELED HEALINGS Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host

Dec 4 (T) Paul Mark

Dec 7 (F) Margo Sarah

Dec 11 (T) Parmita Margo

Dec 14 (F) Victor Eva

Dec 18 (T) Salem Margo

Dec 21 (F) CANCELLED

Dec 25 (T) CANCELLED

Dec 28 (F) CANCELLED

Jan 1 (T) Mark

Jan 8 (T) Dave

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JANUARY EVENTS

Aishoten Center for Consciousness Development presents:
REIKI FIRST DEGREE SEMINAR
taught by Colin Bauer
Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13, 10:00-6:00 pm
In this class you will learn:
• how to channel Reiki into yourself and others
• to develop your awareness of energy flow
• to scan the body for areas of reduced vitality
• meditation techniques to develop awareness of energy in your own body
• to practice and give a complete Reiki treatment using 3 Reiki patterns
• about chakras (energy centers in the body) and their emotional components
• the history of Reiki
Contact Colin at 303-727-0597 or colin@aishotenreiki.com
also visit his website aishotenreiki.com

Matrix Trainings: January 18-21

Solstice Center November 2007 Events

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Photo: Master Yun Xiang Tseng (Chen) who, along with Ken Cohen, offered a Qigong lecture at the Solstice Center Nov 2-4.

November 11: Colorado Healers Association
Potluck and Networking Party
New time and new place: Sunday, November 11th, 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Skylight Room of the Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder*
R.S.V.P. to Carolyn at 720-530-7621 or eberle01@sprynet.com.

Presentation: “Healing with the EPFX-SCIO Quantum Biofeedback Device”
Presenter: June Turnbull
The EPFX-SCIO Quantum Biofeedback Device was created over a period of many years of research and development to combine holistic medicine with advanced quantum technology. The device makes it possible to query the body for its most acute/chronic conditions or needs, and attempt to balance or correct these stressors with focused energetic therapy. June will share information about the body electric, quantum physics, stress, and how the EPFX Quantum Biofeedback device encourages wellness by aiding the body in recognizing and returning to its original state of health and balance.

Presentation: “The Barbara Brennan School of Healing Science”
Presenter: Carolyn Eberle
Brennan Healing Science® is a system of energy work that combines hands-on healing techniques with spiritual and psychological processes. Based on the living dynamics of our human energy consciousness system and its relationship to the greater world of which we are all an intimate part, Brennan Healing Science® can help transform your life into the balanced, enlightening experience of mystery that you’ve always wanted it to be. Carolyn will provide an introduction to the transformative work of Brennan Healing Science.®

About the Presenters
June Turnbull has studied various forms of energetic healing for more than 20 years. She is a Certified Quantum Energetics Structural Therapy (QEST) Practitioner and a member of the International New Physiology Association. In addition, she is a Certified Biofeedback Technician, and works with the EPFX Quantum Biofeedback system. June is trained in massage therapy, Flower Essence therapy, and Theta Healing. The body, mind, and spirit are all intertwined, and her mission is to support health on all three levels.

Carolyn Bucey Eberle, progenitor of the Colorado Healers Network, is a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, a practitioner of Brennan Healing Science®, an advocate for integrative healing, and an educator in spiritual teaching, energy psychotherapy, and somatic bodywork. She is the founder of the Mind-Energy Body (ME-B) Institute in Boulder, whose mission is to promote an expanded and integrated approach to therapy and healing, which includes working three systems together: mind, energy, body.
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Saturday afternoon, October 27, Solstice is proud to present John Kesler, traveling from California to present:

INTEGRAL TANTRIC BIG MIND PRACTICE BODY AND SPIRIT WORKSHOP

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Offered by John T. Kesler
When: Saturday, October 27, 1:00-4:30 pm
Where: Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder Colorado; enter on 3rd Street
Contribution: $25 - or less based on need
RSVP: j_kesler@woodburycorp.com; attendance limited to 45.
John will offer an afternoon experiential workshop exploring the tantric connections between body and Spirit through the big mind process and facilitated meditation.

John Kesler was one of the first individuals certified by Genpo Roshi to facilitate the “big mind process”, which has been referred to as the most significant development in Buddhism in 200 years. The big mind process is a facilitated group meditation which enables virtually anyone to receive a “kensho” experience or taste of the ultimate “non-dual” state defined particularly in the eastern traditions as a breakthrough to enlightened awareness.

John Kesler has developed a particular integral and tantric approach to this process. By discovering a potential mandala of transformation at every energetic polarity, John has developed a tantric practice which is unique. This practice works with polar energies in an ascending practice and archetypal polarities of descending manifestations of Spirit. The practice is brought to fruition by exploring the implications of internal and partnering tantra resulting from the embrace of the both the absolute and the relative, and the masculine and the feminine divine.

“There is nobody doing more leading-edge work on the integration of Eastern and Western approaches to consciousness, tantric experience and growth than John Kesler. His fully integral approach includes conventional and contemplative dimensions of psychology and spirituality, spanning body and mind and spirit and shadow, a truly remarkable and effective approach. I give his work my highest recommendation.” Ken Wilber

John Kesler is a founding teacher at the Integral Spiritual Center.

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This Thursday, October 25! Tantra connection presents: No-cost Monthly Puja.

A Puja is a sacred ceremony used to honor the divine in everything. In our Puja-healing Circles we will gather in a safe environment to explore the depth of our hearts so that we can give and receive love to our fullest. No Cost! Contact Miwa at 303-530-0920

Schedule 7:00 Arive and mingle
7:15 - Doors close for Puja
8:15 - Tantra talk
8:45 Dance and Mingle

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Mindful Physiology Institute: CapnoBreath training consultation and lecture

Sunday, October 29, 6:00-9:00, in the Big Room:teaches principles and applications of the inside-out paradigm through offering educational services. CapnoBreath training consultation and lecture events to assist people in learning about deregulated breathing and what they can do about it.
These workshop are for: healthcare practitioners, mental health professionals, corporate coaches, human service professionals, sports professionals, health educator consultants, school counselors, educators, and the wide variety of professional trainers who do breath work. During the presentation we will be sharing experiential learning techniques to become familiar with breathing as behavior, a behavior that regulates acid-base physiology. Acid-base physiology is about pH balance of body fluids, including blood and the fluids that surround tissue cells. The effects of deregulated pH (or chemistry) on health and performance can be dramatic and profound.
Good breathing behavior is about regulating of body chemistry (pH), a chemistry that ensures electrolyte balance, proper blood distribution, and efficient allocation of oxygen. Bad breathing behavior means deregulating body chemistry. Breathing, like any other behavior, is regulated by learning, and thus by motivation, emotion, cognition, perception, and memory. Contact: Tuvasana (cell) 303-818-8941
303.823.5773 tribalsociety@gmail.com

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Nutritional Needs for Children with Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities

November 3, 2007
Time 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Skylight Room
Presented by Elvira Floran-Bernier CH, CNC
Gain a better understanding about how food allergies and food sensitivities effect ones body.
Learn how to make healthy nutritional lifestyle changes for your whole family.
Learn how to alter traditional recipes to meet your needs.
Fee $25.00
Call 303-641-9014 to reserve your space. Class is limited to 15 people.
There will be refreshments.
You will need to bring a pen along with cup, for hot beverages.

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Taoist QiGong: The alchemy of transformation with Ken Cohen , Nov 2-4. Please contact Ken at (303) 258-0971 and go to www.kennethcohen.com

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BREATH.....
The gateway to:
- Improved Physical Health
- Mental Clarity
-- Emotional Clearing
-- Opening the Heart
-- Deep spiritual Transformation
-- Deep Inner Peace
CONNECTED BREATHWORK is a simple yet beneficial technique for improved quality of life on many diverse levels!
The Breath experience begins by entering sacred space that supports the opening of the heart. The participants set their intentions for the evening prior to breathing so that desires are focused, goals are clarified an intentions are set. The group then begins the journey into breath. A safe and supportive environment is secured for the participants by the experienced facilitator, Lynds Pickett, and her support staff.

The Breath experience closes with participants sharing their sacred journey voluntarily within the cloistered privacy of the group, celebrating together.
Date: Friday, Nov. 9, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Place: Skylight Rm. Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St.
Fee: $25--
Discount: $20 pre-paid or bring a friend for 1/2!
Bring: a pillow and blanket and an adventurous attitude
Dress: comfortably
QUESTIONS and Pre Register: Lynds 303-506-1772 http://WestwalkerCoaching.com -- classes

LYNDS PICKETT is entering her second decade of working professionally with individuals and groups. She is a highly trained and experienced facilitator. From designing and directing outdoor group events and sacred ceremonies, to mentoring a client to success, fulfillment and peace, Lynds is creative and versatile facilitator and coach.Her ability to capture her client's purpose, direct their focus and lead them to manifesting their desired outcome is the hallmark of her distinctive body of work. Her practice acknowledges all spiritual paths in people's quest for healing, wholeness and personal empowerment in our modern world.
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Foundation for Human Enrichment: Nov 9-12: Healing Trauma.
• Understand the physiological basis of trauma.
• Learn about containment, resourcing and empowerment.
• Study tracking skills, titration and establishing continuity through the felt sense.
• Practice establishing defensive orienting responses, completion and discharge.
• Explore coupling dynamics, the elements of internal experience (SIBAM), and integrating experiential polarities, in order to restore creative self-regulation.
• Be able to identify, normalize, and stabilize traumatic reactions.
• Attain skills to avoid pitfalls of re-traumatization and false memory.
• Learn to uncouple fear from immobility; re-establish and maintain healthy boundaries.
• Investigate the transformative qualities of trauma.
• Integrate trauma work into ongoing therapy.
• Acquire short-term solutions to acute and chronic symptoms.
Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to enroll and remain with one group for the entire training cycle of the Beginning and Intermediate years. This group’s next training dates are To Be Announced.Contact: Maggie Kerrigan, MA LPC
Body-Centered Psychotherapist
Specializing in Trauma and Abuse
Broomfield CO
720-635-7943
healingtrauma@comcast.net
http://home.comcast.net/healingtrauma/

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Healer Within: Master Mingtong Gu Sat and Sun, November 17, 18, 10am-5pm, Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street
$225 – Early Bird Special, Call 303.546-6215
Sunday "Inner Vibrational Sound Healing"
(open to All)
Master Mingtong Gu, offers a special training "Inner Vibrational Sound Healing" on Sunday Nov. 18. You will learn this ancient technology of creating inner harmonic vibration within the organs, cells and energy channels to promote deep healing and open spiritual dimension. You can use special mantra vibration and visualization to project energy healing and blessings within and without through the vibrational input of the universal energy field, thereby to align with the high vibrational change of the Earth.
Advanced Workshop
Friday, November 16, 10am-5pm,$125 ( for those practicing 3 months or more) Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl Street
It is great opportunity to be with Master Gu and explore different ways of making progress in your practice and healing. Master Gu will guide advanced practice and techniques in LCUPCD and BM method as well as healing mind. We will prepare ourselves to the next stage.

For more information please contact Elaine Iatridis at epiatridis@msn.com 720.252.4270

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Don't miss it! GONG BATH Sunday @ 7:30 pm, Nov. 18th, 07 with Sound Pioneer and recording artist Richard Rudis (Sonam Dorje)Sonam creates transformational healing waves of sound bathing each participant with the rising and falling rhythms, tonalities and vibrations of a huge Earth Gong tuned to the sound of the primordial AUM - the ‘Universal Chord’; the vibrational signature of our mother Earth (Ghia) as it dances with our Sun (Sol). - ‘this is a two hour Bath’ Anticipate healings, awakenings and miracles. $ 35.00 *Please bring a blanket and floor mat to lay on.(reservations recommended - space is limited) (A selection of CD's and other sacred objects will be available for purchase.) CONTACT: lisatully@earthlink.net 303 440-3649

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DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host
Oct 26 (F) Luke Mark
Oct 30 (T) Salem Erica
Nov 2 (F) Mark Margo
Nov 6 (T) Margo Erica
Nov 9 (F) Michael Eva
Nov 13 (T) Victor ??? Erica
Nov 16 (F) Dave Margo
Nov 20 (T) Kendra Nicole/Mark??
Nov 23 (F) CANCELLED FOR THANKSGIVING
Nov 27 (T) Mark Erica
Nov 30 (F) Salem ??? Nicole
Dec 4 (T) Nicole/Erica Dec 7 (F) Sarah
Dec 11 (T) Parmita
Dec 14 (F)
Dec 18 (T)
Dec 21 (F) Luke

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IMPORTANT CHANGES COMING TO DANCE HOME

(A letter from the current Dance Home Administrator, Mark Klosterman)

Dear Friends & Patrons,

As of today, Nicole Shostak will be taking on the role of an assistant to my position as Program Director, and eventually, if our Board of Directors approves, my role will become hers, and I will assist her. At some point in the next year or so, I may retire from having any administrative responsibilities whatsoever. It's been 10 years for me, and the journey has been liberating in many ways. My gratitude and my love for the DH community runs deep, too deep to articulate in this email, but I'm sure you all get the point.

In my humble opinion, Nicole presents a great fit as a general manager, and I have complete faith that she will honor the tradition of taking her lead from our wonderful community of dancers who collectively lead our dances in more ways than you may realize. Nicole will also have the responsibility of honoring the consensus decision-making process that has always been the guiding force at the heart of Dance Home, Solstice and its dedicated Board of Directors.

In addition, my role is really better suited for 2 or 3 people to share, and there are many assets to having Dance Home directed by a small team, so the likelihood of Nicole having a support team is strong but not definite. Two individuals have already expressed an interest in joining this team, but if anyone else has a keen interest in being involved, then feel free to contact me. If and when those secondary roles are officially filled, the community will be informed.

Dance Home, the Solstice Center, and 302 Pearl St. Studios are all going through some positive changes, and in the weeks and months to come, I trust that all of you dancers and other supporters will appreciate the end results. In the mean time, please, enjoy the transitions that are happening.

If anyone has any concerns or questions, you can email me or call me at 303-499-9357.

Namaste,

Mark

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Ongoing Events:

NeuroKinetic Movement Class
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A one-hour class of nervous system-based movements that focus on learning patterns to manage pain and tension, refine posture, improve performance, increase core stability and generally enhance health. These movements are the self-care aspect of a comprehensive system of neuro-based intrinsic physical rehabilitation.

The slow, small movements explored in this non-aerobic class draw on concepts from Feldenkrais, Aston Patterning, Pilates & yoga in a unique way that will increase your body awareness & make you a more graceful & efficient mover.

Class taught by Michelle Saxer, who has been in private practice for over 14 years both in Boulder and Denver treating people with chronic pain, injuries and trauma. The neuro-based classes she teaches compliment her private practice and assist people in becoming pain-free & regaining full mobility.
Wednesdays, noon to 1pm
Solstice Center
Large Studio off of 3rd St.
On-going, Drop-in $10.- per class
Questions? Call Michelle at 303/717-0871

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Would you like to move with less pain?
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In Awareness Through Movement® classes you will be verbally guided in a gentle exploration of movement, breath, muscle tone, and skeletal alignment. You will learn how to transform long established patterns of holding and tension, leading you to feel refreshed and alive, relaxed and focused.

The Feldenkrais Method® is a educational modality that uses movement and awareness to re-educate the nervous system. It supports rehabilitation from injury, relief from chronic pain, restoration of lost movement, and increased creativity through learning to perceive, sense, and think outside your normal habits.

All classes taught by Erin Ferguson, MA, GCFP.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm starting September 10
$60 for any five classes, $111 for any ten classes, $150 for any fifteen.
see www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more info or to pay by card.
Call 720.284.4306 with any questions. I am happy to discuss them with you.

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Bellydance with Amina Salah! Amina has returned from Egypt and is ready to teach. Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 2:00-3:30. You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens Fall sessions in the Skylight Room continue. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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CHANNELED HEALINGS Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life! Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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OTHER EVENTS:

Peace Cereal presents Snatam Kaur in Concert

BOULDER
with Special Guest Robert Gass
Saturday, October 27
Unity of Boulder, 2855 Folsom St
7:00 - 10:00pm
$20.00

(Also DENVER
Friday, October 26
Cameron Church, 1600 South Pearl St)

Celebrate Peace Concert
With Special Guest Robert Gass
Join in an evening of uplifting music that truly inspires peace. Through her deep devotion to the Divine, Snatam Kaur delivers a heart opening performance that combines musical traditions of East and West. Her enchanting voice will bring you an experience of peace to cherish.

Unity of Boulder
2855 Folsom St.
Boulder, CO 80304

Spirit Voyage Music: 1-888-735-4800

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Ayurveda Assessment Workshop with Varadaan and Makaan Burt

Saturday, November 3 and 10th Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Individual ayurvedic assessments with pulse readings. Self medicated oil massage and asana instruction according to your currenct constitution. Open to anyone with a yoga background. Saturday Nov 3rd & 10th from 1:00-6:00 pm. Minimum of 8 students, Maximum of 12. PRE_REGISTRATION is required. $120 for both days before Oct 31st, and $150 for both days after Oct 31st. Phone: 720-890-8980
Fax: 303-362-5699
Address: 159 McCaslin Blvd Suite D.
Louisville CO, 80027

Solstice Center October 2007 events

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The Solstice Center has been the scene of much activity in the past month. Renovations in the old brick structure (see photo) have extended to roof modifications over the Skylight room. Peter MacGill and his team have been tearing out old walls, old wiring, old insulation; leveling the structure, and making it ready for the remodel that will bring it into the next century.

Meanwhile, workshops and dances continue in the Big room and Skylight room. The big room has a new coat of paint - it looks fresh and clean. Thanks to all our clients who are being so flexible with the workers' schedule, and to those who came to the last Dance Home showcase.

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Sunday, October 29, 6:00-9:00, in the Big Room:
Mindful Physiology Institute teaches principles and applications of the inside-out paradigm through offering educational services. CapnoBreath training consultation and lecture events to assist people in learning about deregulated breathing and what they can do about it.
These workshop are for: healthcare practitioners, mental health professionals, corporate coaches, human service professionals, sports professionals, health educator consultants, school counselors, educators, and the wide variety of professional trainers who do breath work. During the presentation we will be sharing experiential learning techniques to become familiar with breathing as behavior, a behavior that regulates acid-base physiology. Acid-base physiology is about pH balance of body fluids, including blood and the fluids that surround tissue cells. The effects of deregulated pH (or chemistry) on health and performance can be dramatic and profound.
Good breathing behavior is about regulating of body chemistry (pH), a chemistry that ensures electrolyte balance, proper blood distribution, and efficient allocation of oxygen. Bad breathing behavior means deregulating body chemistry. Breathing, like any other behavior, is regulated by learning, and thus by motivation, emotion, cognition, perception, and memory. Contact: Tuvasana (cell) 303-818-8941

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We would like to welcome, October 5-7: International Association of Infant Massage IAIM® Certified Infant Massage Instructor Training

The training is for:
• Individuals interested in teaching parents & caregivers how to massage their infants.
• Massage therapists looking to expand their practice.
• Nurses and health care professionals that work with children and infants.
• Caregivers that are at least 18 years of age and want to learn infant massage.
Participants will learn:
• Infant massage techniques.
• The history of the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM®).
• Respect for infants and infant communication.
• The benefits of infant massage and relevant research facts.
• Knowledge & skill in guiding parents & families in the practical application of infant massage
• How to adapt massage for infants with special needs.
• Application of this knowledge & skill for use in group & private instruction.
• Creative marketing and public relations strategies.
• Registration and Membership fee to IAIM®
• A supervised parent-baby class.
• CIMI® Certificate (after attending the full 3-day course, verified practicum hours, and a take-home exam).

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When: October 5-7, 2007
Where: 302 Pearl Street Studios
302 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Cost: $650
This training will include:
• The IAIM®, International Association of Infant Massage-CIMI® manual & Comprehensive up-to-date course materials.
Other:
• This is not a hands-on-baby course. Baby dolls are used to practice & demonstrate strokes.
• Required book and doll are not included.
website: http://www.liddlekidz.com

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INTEGRAL TANTRIC BIG MIND PRACTICE
BODY AND SPIRIT WORKSHOP

Offered by John T. Kesler
When: Saturday, October 27, 1:00-4:30 pm
Where: Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder Colorado; enter on 3rd Street
Contribution: $25 - or less based on need
RSVP: j_kesler@woodburycorp.com; attendance limited to 45
John will offer an afternoon experiential workshop exploring the tantric connections between body and Spirit through the big mind process and facilitated meditation.

John Kesler was one of the first individuals certified by Genpo Roshi to facilitate the “big mind process”, which has been referred to as the most significant development in Buddhism in 200 years. The big mind process is a facilitated group meditation which enables virtually anyone to receive a “kensho” experience or taste of the ultimate “non-dual” state defined particularly in the eastern traditions as a breakthrough to enlightened awareness.

John Kesler has developed a particular integral and tantric approach to this process. By discovering a potential mandala of transformation at every energetic polarity, John has developed a tantric practice which is unique. This practice works with polar energies in an ascending practice and archetypal polarities of descending manifestations of Spirit. The practice is brought to fruition by exploring the implications of internal and partnering tantra resulting from the embrace of the both the absolute and the relative, and the masculine and the feminine divine.

“There is nobody doing more leading-edge work on the integration of Eastern and Western approaches to consciousness, tantric experience and growth than John Kesler. His fully integral approach includes conventional and contemplative dimensions of psychology and spirituality, spanning body and mind and spirit and shadow, a truly remarkable and effective approach. I give his work my highest recommendation.” Ken Wilber

John Kesler is a founding teacher at the Integral Spiritual Center.

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Rolf Institute/Continuing Education class: Oct 14-16, 18-20Contact Ray McCall at 303.449.9477 for more information. (This class is offered through Continuing Education.)

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DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host

Oct 2 (T) Steven Mark
Oct 5 (F) Paul Erica
Oct 9 (T) Mark Erica
Oct 12 (F) Victor Eva
Oct 16 (T) Dave Erica
Oct 19 (F) Avi Erica
Oct 23 (T) Kendra Margo
Oct 26 (F) Luke Mark
Oct 30 (T) Salem Mark
Nov 2 (F) Margo
Nov 6 (T) Margo
Nov 9 (F)
Nov 13 (T) Margo

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Ongoing Events:

New! NeuroKinetic Movement Class
A one-hour class of nervous system-based movements that focus on learning patterns to manage pain and tension, refine posture, improve performance, increase core stability and generally enhance health. These movements are the self-care aspect of a comprehensive system of neuro-based intrinsic physical rehabilitation.

The slow, small movements explored in this non-aerobic class draw on concepts from Feldenkrais, Aston Patterning, Pilates & yoga in a unique way that will increase your body awareness & make you a more graceful & efficient mover.

Class taught by Michelle Saxer, who has been in private practice for over 14 years both in Boulder and Denver treating people with chronic pain, injuries and trauma. The neuro-based classes she teaches compliment her private practice and assist people in becoming pain-free & regaining full mobility.
Wednesdays, noon to 1pm
Solstice Center
Large Studio off of 3rd St.
On-going, Drop-in $10.- per class
Questions? Call Michelle at 303/717-0871

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Would you like to move with less pain?
In Awareness Through Movement® classes you will be verbally guided in a gentle exploration of movement, breath, muscle tone, and skeletal alignment. You will learn how to transform long established patterns of holding and tension, leading you to feel refreshed and alive, relaxed and focused.

The Feldenkrais Method® is a educational modality that uses movement and awareness to re-educate the nervous system. It supports rehabilitation from injury, relief from chronic pain, restoration of lost movement, and increased creativity through learning to perceive, sense, and think outside your normal habits.

All classes taught by Erin Ferguson, MA, GCFP.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm starting September 10
$60 for any five classes, $111 for any ten classes, $150 for any fifteen.
see www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more info or to pay by card.
Call 720.284.4306 with any questions. I am happy to discuss them with you.

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Puja sponsored by Tantra Connection, October 25, 7:00-8:45. A Puja is a sacred ceremony used to honor the divine in everything. In our Puja-healing Circles we will gather in a safe environment to explore the depth of our hearts so that we can give and receive love to our fullest. No Cost! Contact Miwa at 303-530-0920

Schedule 7:00 Arive and mingle
7:15 - Doors close for Puja
8:15 - Tantra talk
8:45 Dance and Mingle

Miwa also holds weekly channeled healings at Solstice every wednesday night - see below.

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Bellydance with Amina Salah! Amina has returned from Egypt and is ready to teach. Classes start August 8. Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 2:00-3:30. You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens Fall sessions in the Skylight Room continue. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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CHANNELED HEALINGS Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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PROSPERITY CIRCLE
The primary focus of this circle is to cultivate the art and ability to MANIFEST.
Facilitated by Lynds Pickett, Life and Success Coach.. For more info. on Lynds and this class, see "Classes" page at http://WestwalkerCoaching.com
Included: 7 complimentary ON-LINE-LESSONS from the teachers of "The Secret". Go to:http://WestwalkerCoaching.com , click at bottom of homepage for lessons.
Optional: One-on-one coaching for maximum results!
For more info. and to register for class, call: Lynds @ 303-506-1772
Date: Monday evenings
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Place: Skylight Room, Solstice Center
Fee: None-- (Love Offerings gratefully accepted!)

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Solstice Center September 2007 Events

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Picture: Rob Peretz and Peter MacGill inspecting the chimney enclosure in the upstairs office at 302 Pearl before deconstruction.

September events at Solstice

It looks to be a busy month at Solstice. Get ready for more building changes in the months to come: already, reconstruction is underway in the old part of the building, and all the offices have been vacated. The workshop spaces will not be affected (except for the skylight room the week of Sept. 17).

Read the Boulder Weekly article on Dance Home!

The Friday night dance on 8/31 is canceled - we are painting the big room (with low voc paint). The dances will continue every Tues' and Fri' from thereon as usual.

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The 6th annual Dance Home Showcase is scheduled for Saturday, September 29th. If you'd like to help organize and/or host, your commitment of time is limited to the day of the event. We're also seeking performers on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Talk to Mark Klosterman at 303-499-9357 for more information.

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Announcing the Dance Home Yahoo group for occasional announcements! Those in the dance community might like to sign up for this. Please visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dancehomeboulder/

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Gurdjieff Sacred Dances – A mystical movement practice developed by controversial Russian mystic G.I. Gurdjieff based on ancient esoteric teachings from Central Asia. The dances range from dramatic, vigorous rhythms to flowing, reverent forms and are accompanied by evocative music. Why learn these sacred dances? To develop harmony between our 4 often disjointed levels of awareness: the physical body, the heart, the mind, and the spirit; to develop our inner attention and touch new modes of awareness; and to open ourselves to a higher quality of spiritual power. Join us for a beautiful practice that provides an experiential bridge between mind, body, and emotions like nothing else.
We will meet every other Friday, beginning September 7th, from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Solstice Center.

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DANCE HOME SCHEDULE - September

Date DJ Host

Sept 4 (T) Arlyn Mark

Sept 7 (F) Kendra Eva

Sept 11 (T) Mark Erica ?

Sept 14 (F) Salem Eva

Sept 18 (T) Victor Erica?

Sept 21 (F) Dave Mark

Sept 25 (T) Avi Mark

Sept 28 (F) Luke Erica?

Oct 2 (T) Steven Erica?

Oct 5 (F) Paul

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"Hakomi: A Psychology of Awakening": Introduction to the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy with Phil Del Prince, M.A., CHT Sept 8-9 (Sat. and Sun.) 9:30-5:30. For more information contact Hakomi Trainings at 303-266-1866 or email HakomiTR@aol.com.

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New! NeuroKinetic Movement Class

A one-hour class of nervous system-based movements that focus on learning patterns to manage pain and tension, refine posture, improve performance, increase core stability and generally enhance health. These movements are the self-care aspect of a comprehensive system of neuro-based intrinsic physical rehabilitation.

The slow, small movements explored in this non-aerobic class draw on concepts from Feldenkrais, Aston Patterning, Pilates & yoga in a unique way that will increase your body awareness & make you a more graceful & efficient mover.

Class taught by Michelle Saxer, who has been in private practice for over 14 years both in Boulder and Denver treating people with chronic pain, injuries and trauma. The neuro-based classes she teaches compliment her private practice and assist people in becoming pain-free & regaining full mobility.

Wednesdays, noon to 1pm
Solstice Institute
Large Studio off of 3rd St.

On-going, Drop-in $10.- per class

First Class: Wednesday, September 5th!!

Questions? Call Michelle at 303/717-0871

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Introduction to Somatic Experiencing.
1pm-4pm September 28. In this introduction you will learn the basic principles of this naturalistic approach, developed by Dr. Peter Levine. 3 hrs of CEU credits available through NBCC and CBBS. Instructor: Teri Sullivan-Lutz, MS, MA, LPC, SEP. Fee: $45 with pre-paid registration; $50 at the door. To register contact: Maggie Kerrigan, 720-635-7943 or healingtrauma@comcast.net
For additional information go to www.traumahealing.com

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Would you like to move with less pain?

In Awareness Through Movement® classes you will be verbally guided in a gentle exploration of movement, breath, muscle tone, and skeletal alignment. You will learn how to transform long established patterns of holding and tension, leading you to feel refreshed and alive, relaxed and focused.

The Feldenkrais Method® is a educational modality that uses movement and awareness to re-educate the nervous system. It supports rehabilitation from injury, relief from chronic pain, restoration of lost movement, and increased creativity through learning to perceive, sense, and think outside your normal habits.

All classes taught by Erin Ferguson, MA, GCFP.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm starting September 10
$60 for any five classes, $111 for any ten classes, $150 for any fifteen.
see www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more info or to pay by card.
Call 720.284.4306 with any questions. I am happy to discuss them with you.

*****

Puja sponsored by Tantra Connection, September 27, 6:30-9:00. A Puja is a sacred ceremony used to honor the divine in everything. In our Puja-healing Circles we will gather in a safe environment to explore the depth of our hearts so that we can give and receive love to our fullest. No Cost! Contact Miwa at 303-530-0920

Schedule 7:00 Arive and mingle
7:15 - Doors close for Puja
8:15 - Tantra talk
8:45 Dance and Mingle

Miwa also holds weekly channeled healings at Solstice every wednesday night - see below.

*****
Ongoing Events:

Bellydance with Amina Salah! Amina has returned from Egypt and is ready to teach. Classes start August 8. Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room at 720-339-0816.

*****

Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:30 - 2:45. You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens Fall sessions in the Skylight Room begin September 22. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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CHANNELED HEALINGS Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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PROSPERITY CIRCLE
The primary focus of this circle is to cultivate the art and ability to MANIFEST.
Facilitated by Lynds Pickett, Life and Success Coach.. For more info. on Lynds and this class, see "Classes" page at http://WestwalkerCoaching.com
Included: 7 complimentary ON-LINE-LESSONS from the teachers of "The Secret". Go to:http://WestwalkerCoaching.com , click at bottom of homepage for lessons.
Optional: One-on-one coaching for maximum results!
For more info. and to register for class, call: Lynds @ 303-506-1772
Date: Monday evenings
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Place: Skylight Room, Solstice Center
Fee: None-- (Love Offerings gratefully accepted!)

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Looking Forward to October

International Association of Infant Massage IAIM® Certified Infant Massage Instructor Training

The training is for:
• Individuals interested in teaching parents & caregivers how to massage their infants.
• Massage therapists looking to expand their practice.
• Nurses and health care professionals that work with children and infants.
• Caregivers that are at least 18 years of age and want to learn infant massage.
Participants will learn:
• Infant massage techniques.
• The history of the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM®).
• Respect for infants and infant communication.
• The benefits of infant massage and relevant research facts.
• Knowledge & skill in guiding parents & families in the practical application of infant massage
• How to adapt massage for infants with special needs.
• Application of this knowledge & skill for use in group & private instruction.
• Creative marketing and public relations strategies.
• Registration and Membership fee to IAIM®
• A supervised parent-baby class.
• CIMI® Certificate (after attending the full 3-day course, verified practicum hours, and a take-home exam).

When: October 5-7, 2007
Where: 302 Pearl Street Studios
302 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Cost: $650
This training will include:
• The IAIM®, International Association of Infant Massage-CIMI® manual & Comprehensive up-to-date course materials.
Other:
• This is not a hands-on-baby course. Baby dolls are used to practice & demonstrate strokes.
• Required book and doll are not included.

website: http://www.liddlekidz.com

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WholeSpeak: Whole Self Expression ?

More than just a public speaking class, this workshop gently guides you through a process that will transform your "everyday performance" - from daily interactions to formal speeches. An embodied approach to authenticity, communication, and self-expression. Visit www.wholespeak.com for details.
October 4, 11 and November 8, 15, the Skylight Room, Solstice Center. 303.775.5883 jbender@wholespeak.com

Solstice Center August 2007 Events

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Happy August! Renaissance Adventures' Summer camps are bringing kids into the Solstice Center daily..the building owner, Varadaan, is resting after ACL surgery, getting prepared for the next phase of building improvements due to start in Setpember; and we have more interesting stuff going on, as usual.

Please note that Dance Home will be cancelled Friday, August 31. We will be painting the big room.

Rose of Sharon at Solstice Center

Also of note: If you have used cell phones and/or printer cartridges for recycling, please call Mark Klosterman at 303-499-9357 or bring them in to the center. Mark is in charge of collecting these items. Proceeds from this recycling program will help Dance home.

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host

July 31 (T) Victor Mark
Aug 3 (F) Salem Eva
Aug 7 (T) Mark (Gurjieff dance class-6PM) Chris Aug 10 (F) Parmita Erica
Aug 14 (T) Nathan Eva (Opens)
Aug 17 (F) Mark Nicole
Aug 21 (T) Dave Mark
Aug 24 (F) Victor Erica
Aug 28 (T) Paul Erica
Aug 31 (F) Cancelled for Painting
Sept 4 (T) Arlyn
Sept 7 (F) Kendra???
Sept 11 (T) Mark

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Qi Gong with Matthew Kocel - Thursday evenings, August 9 and 23, September 6 and 13 in the Big room. 6:45 to 8:45. Call him at 720.620.0267 or email him at matthewkocel@hotmail.com for more information.

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Wide Awake and Dancing: Catching the seeds of Emergent Evolution, with Beck Strong and Omar Zubadei
Earth Dreaming, August 18
Using the enormous capacities of Ecstatic Dance, deep embodiment practice, integrative breath work, exuberant play and visionary art practices to open the biological and spiritual pathways to our greatest creative intelligence. Gatherings with the specific aim and intention of refining our ability to receive, integrate and become everyday vessels for the evolutionary impulses beckoning us from the leading edge of planetary consciousness. Call Beck at 720.366.7480 for more information.

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Introduction to Somatic Experiencing.
1pm-4pm August 25 & September 28 . In this introduction you will learn the basic principles of this naturalistic approach, developed by Dr. Peter Levine. 3 hrs of CEU credits available through NBCC and CBBS. Instructor: Teri Sullivan-Lutz, MS, MA, LPC, SEP. Fee: $45 with pre-paid registration; $50 at the door. To register contact: Maggie Kerrigan, 720-635-7943 or healingtrauma@comcast.net
For additional information go to www.traumahealing.com

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No-cost Puja with Miwa Linehan, August 23, 6:30-9:00. More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920. Miwa also holds weekly channeled healings at Solstice every wednesday night - see below.

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Ongoing Events:

Bellydance with Amina Salah! Amina has returned from Egypt and is ready to teach. Classes start August 8. Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! on Wednesday evenings in the skylight room at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 2:00 - 3:30. (Currently in summer session).You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens late summer sessions in the skylight room begin August 4. Fall sessions begin September 22. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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CHANNELED HEALINGS Hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Miwa will lead an introduction to her channeled healings August 9, 7:00-9:00 in the Skylight room!
Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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PROSPERITY CIRCLE
The primary focus of this circle is to cultivate the art and ability to MANIFEST. Special August focus: creating vision Boards. Get ready, your dreams are waiting.... just around the corner!
IN THIS RICH, ONE-HOUR OASIS, YOU WILL:
-- Learn the simple tools to become an "attraction magnet", manifesting effortlessly
-- Experience the amazing power of the "gratitude share"
-- Receive support that keeps you in the vibration of healthy attraction.
Facilitated by Lynds Pickett, Life and Success Coach.. For more info. on Lynds and this class, see "Classes" page at http://WestwalkerCoaching.com
Included: 7 complimentary ON-LINE-LESSONS from the teachers of "The Secret". Go to:http://WestwalkerCoaching.com , click at bottom of homepage for lessons.
Optional: One-on-one coaching for maximum results!
For more info. and to register for class, call: Lynds @ 303-506-1772
Date: Monday evenings
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Place: Skylight Room, Solstice Center
Fee: None-- (Love Offerings gratefully accepted!)

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Looking forward to September

Erin Ferguson: Feldenkrais
Awareness Through Movement
Starting September 10
Relieve pain and chronic tension, rediscover stability and balance. Feel refreshed and alive, focused and balanced. Awareness Through Movement® classes in the Feldenkrais Method® are verbally guided experiential explorations of movement, breath, muscle tone, and skeletal alignment. These lessons teach you to move with intelligence, not effort. No movement experience necessary. You progress at your own gentle pace. All lessons taught by Erin Ferguson, guild certified Feldenkrais practitioner.
See www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more information on this and other weekly classes. To register call 720.284.4306 or email erin@bodywisdomboulder.com. Don't hesitate to give me a ring at 720.284.4306 if I can answer any questions. Please let me know in advance if you plan to attend a class.

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September 8 and 9: Hakomi Trainings introductory workshop. This is a must-come event if you are considering the Hakomi Trainings. Please contact Laurie Adato at HakomiTR@aol.com for more information

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Of interest: check out the facility manager's photo-haiku journal from a recent backpack into the Sangre De Christo wilderness. click on picture.

Solstice Center July 2007 events

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Kenneth Cohen and Grace Alvarez Sesma
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku

Image: Kenneth Cohen and Grace Alvarez Sesma at the Summer Solstice Celebration.

The Solstice Center has been a busy place with evening workshops and Renaissance Adventures summer camps bringing young questers' imaginations alive. Our fundraising garage sale was successful, so thank you for participating, if you did. What are you doing on 7/7? If you are not watching Al Gore's "Live Earth" broadcast, or need a break from the television that evening, head on over to the Solstice Center and join the Power of Love Fundraiser. Details below.

In addition to seeing clients for his Ayurvedic practice, Varadaan has spent the majority of the summer talking to planners, architects and engineers about some significant building improvements. Check this website for more information!

As always, you can check our on-line calendar for events; or go to our web page for space rental and contact information.

Dance Home Schedule for July:

DJ HOST
June 29 (F) Mark Nicole
July 3 (T) Avi Mark/Eris
July 6 (F) Cancelled for July 4th Holiday
July 10 (T) Salem Erica
July 13 (F) Paul Mark
July 17 (T) Mark Erica
July 20 (F) Parmita Nicole
July 24 (T) Steven Erica
July 27 (F) Kendra Mark
July 31 (T) Victor Mark

Events and Trainings for July 2007

Reiki
Reiki Level-1 Workshop, with Joanna Neff, Traditional Usui Reiki Master
Sunday July 22, 2007 at the Solstice Center, Skylight room, 9-5.
the Level 1 Class: Be attuned to Reiki energy; history of transmission of Reiki; what healing really involves; ethics and principles of Reiki. Learn to use simple sets of hand positions that correspond to the body's gland and organ systems. Class materials inclued in fee: Reiki manual and CD of Joanna Neff's guided meditations.
$150 if paid in advance or $175 on the date of the workshop.
Contact: Joanna Neff, 3250 O'Neal Circle, -#D13, Boulder, CO 80301-1432
Call: 720-406-1894 or email: lightexpansion@yahoo.com

Free Puja with Miwa Linehan, July 26, 6:30-9:00. More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

The Power of Love Fundraiser! To benefit the work of Sri Swami Vishwananda, Saturday, July 7, 2007 6-11:00 pm at the Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St. Highlights: Stories of love by Larry Byram, Luke Addington and others: 6:00 pm--Kirtan Devotional Chanting: 7:30 pm--Music of Peace and Love for Dancing and Fun: 8:30-11:00 pm--Booths and sessions (by donation) from local therapists and healers--Information on Swami Vishwananda's service projects around the world. For more info contact Mary Iannotti at 720-232-453.

Ongoing Events

Erin Ferguson: Feldenkrais
Nine weeks of Awareness Through Movement
Starting Monday, June 4
Relieve pain and chronic tension, rediscover stability and balance. Feel refreshed and alive, focused and balanced. Awareness Through Movement® classes in the Feldenkrais Method® are verbally guided experiential explorations of movement, breath, muscle tone, and skeletal alignment. These lessons teach you to move with intelligence, not effort. No movement experience necessary. You progress at your own gentle pace. All lessons taught by Erin Ferguson, guild certified Feldenkrais practitioner.
$48 to attend any four classes over the nine weeks ($12 per class)
$99 for all nine weeks ($11 per class)
$15 to drop-in
See www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more information on this and other weekly classes. To register call 720.284.4306 or email erin@bodywisdomboulder.com. Don't hesitate to give me a ring at 720.284.4306 if I can answer any questions. Please let me know in advance if you plan to attend a class.

PROSPERITY CIRCLE

The primary focus of this circle is to cultivate the art and ability to MANIFEST. Get ready, your dreams are waiting.... just around the corner!
IN THIS RICH, ONE-HOUR OASIS, YOU WILL:
-- Learn the simple tools to become an "attraction magnet", manifesting effortlessly
-- Experience the amazing power of the "gratitude share"
-- Receive support that keeps you in the vibration of healthy attraction.
Facilitated by Lynds Pickett, Life and Success Coach.. For more info. on Lynds and this class, see "Classes" page at www.WestwalkerCoaching.com
Included: 7 no cost LESSONS from the teachers of "The Secret". Go to: WestwalkerCoaching.com , click at bottom of homepage for lessons.
Optional: One-on-one coaching for maximum results!
For more info. and to register for class, call: Lynds @ 303-506-1772
Date: Mondays, starting June 4.
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Place: Skylight Room, Solstice Center
Fee: None-- (Love Offerings gratefully accepted!)

CHANNELED HEALINGS hosted by Miwa Linehan.

Channeled or Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that connect you to your answers, your truth, your dreams -- YOU! You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!

Come experience 'Heaven On Earth' in this transformative healing space!!

Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Cost: No Charge... and donations are always welcome!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-530-0920

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Bellydance with Amina Salah has been postponed until August as Amina is traveling to Egypt to study. Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 2:00 - 3:30. (Currently in summer session).You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Fall sessions in the skylight room begin September 22 and will continue for 10 sessions. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

Looking forward: Summer/Fall events

Introduction to Somatic Experiencing.
1pm-4pm August 25 & September 28 . In this introduction you will learn the basic principles of this naturalistic approach, developed by Dr. Peter Levine. 3 hrs of CEU credits available through NBCC and CBBS. Instructor: Teri Sullivan-Lutz, MS, MA, LPC, SEP. Fee: $45 with pre-paid registration; $50 at the door. To register contact: Maggie Kerrigan, 720-635-7943 or fishker@earthlink.net.
For additional information go to www.traumahealing.com

Wide Awake and Dancing: Catching the seeds of Emergent Evolution, with Beck Strong and Omar Zubadei
Earth Dreaming, August 18
Using the enormous capacities of Ecstatic Dance, deep embodiment practice, integrative breath work, exuberant play and visionary art practices to open the biological and spiritual pathways to our greatest creative intelligence. Gatherings with the specific aim and intention of refining our ability to receive, integrate and become everyday vessels for the evolutionary impulses beckoning us from the leading edge of planetary consciousness. Call Beck at 720.366.7480 for more information.

Solstice Center June 2007 events

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The mighty YogaMason
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku

Okay Friends! We have a LOT of events going on this summer. Check the list to the right if anything appeals to you. From Ken Cohen's special Solstice Ceremony on the Summer Solstice, to the upcoming Gurdjieff Sacred Dances, to Beck Strong's new dance/movement workshops - to mention just a few - it's action-packed. Not only that, but plans are being made for major renovations to the Solstice Center structure, and Renaissance Adventures begins it's busy summer session in mid-June. A reminder that from our main website, www.302pearl.com , you can access a calendar to see what is going on, check in with space rental information or go to Dance Home's website. Thanks for being part of the Solstice Center!! --Jonathan, Facility manager (303-818-9532)

Dance Home News

New Sound system installed! Come check out the new musical vibes! For more information on Dance home, click here.

DJ schedule for June

June 1 (F) Kendra & Mark
June 5 (T) Mark & Nicole
June 8 (F) Salem & Mark
June 12 (T) Victor & Erica
June 15 (F) Luke & Eva
June 19 (T) Parmita & Erica
June 22 (F) Kendra & Mark
June 26 (T) Arlyn & Erica
June 29 (F) Mark & Nicole

Garage Sale: raising money for DH insurance

Dance Home will be having another garage sale on Saturday, June 16, from early morning to early afternon. If you have items to donate, please drop them off the night before on the porch.

Events and Trainings for June 2007

Wide Awake and Dancing: Catching the seeds of Emergent Evolution, with Beck Strong and Omar Zubadei

Three Saturdays: Saturday June 2 and 23, 7-10 pm. (Also August 18) Call Beck at 720.366.7480 for more information.

Earth Dancing, June 2 -
Earth Breathing, June 23
Earth Dreaming, August 18

Using the enormous capacities of Ecstatic Dance, deep embodiment practice, integrative breath work, exuberant play and visionary art practices to open the biological and spiritual pathways to our greatest creative intelligence. Gatherings with the specific aim and intention of refining our ability to receive, integrate and become everyday vessels for the evolutionary impulses beckoning us from the leading edge of planetary consciousness.

Erin Ferguson: Feldenkrais

Nine weeks of Awareness Through Movement

Starting Monday, June 4
Relieve pain and chronic tension, rediscover stability and balance. Feel refreshed and alive, focused and balanced.
Awareness Through Movement® classes in the Feldenkrais Method® are verbally guided experiential explorations of movement, breath, muscle tone, and skeletal alignment. These lessons teach you to move with intelligence, not effort. No movement experience necessary. You progress at your own gentle pace. All lessons taught by Erin Ferguson, guild certified Feldenkrais practitioner.

$48 to attend any four classes over the nine weeks ($12 per class)
$99 for all nine weeks ($11 per class)
$15 to drop-in

See www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more information on this and other weekly classes. To register call 720.284.4306 or email erin@bodywisdomboulder.com. Don't hesitate to give me a ring at 720.284.4306 if I can answer any questions. Please let me know in advance if you plan to attend a class.

PROSPERITY CIRCLE

The primary focus of this circle is to cultivate the art and ability to MANIFEST. Get ready, your dreams are waiting.... just around the corner!
IN THIS RICH, ONE-HOUR OASIS, YOU WILL:
-- Learn the simple tools to become an "attraction magnet", manifesting effortlessly
-- Experience the amazing power of the "gratitude share"
-- Receive support that keeps you in the vibration of healthy attraction.
Facilitated by Lynds Pickett, Life and Success Coach.. For more info. on Lynds and this class, see "Classes" page at http://WestwalkerCoaching.com
Included: 7 FREE LESSONS from the teachers of "The Secret". Go to:http://WestwalkerCoaching.com , click at bottom of homepage for lessons.
Optional: One-on-one coaching for maximum results!
For more info. and to register for class, call: Lynds @ 303-506-1772
Date: Mondays, starting June 4.
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Place: Skylight Room, Solstice Center
Fee: None-- (Love Offerings gratefully accepted!)

Gurdjieff Sacred Dance Workshop
"A Unique Combination of Dance and Meditation"

A rare opportunity to discover, experience, and participate in this unique self-remembrance practice introduced into the west by mystic George Gurdjieff. Combining Meditation, Dance, and Body Awareness, the Gurdjieff Sacred Dances are designed to assist participants in establishing a direct contact with one's innermost, authentic self, resulting in a sense of profound joy, lightness and, ease. A Class designed for beginners, as well as experienced dancers. The workshop will be taught by Amiyo Devienne, from France, who is one of the foremost teachers of the Sacred Dances in the world today.

Free Intro Evening - June 6th. 7:00pm -- Masonic Lodge, Broadway and Pine,
Weekend Workshop- June 7th, 8th Evenings, June 9, 10th, Sat, andSunday, full days.
Naropa Parmita Campus/Solstice Institute
Cost. $249.00
How to Register/More Information Call 720-300-9312, or go to

www.oshoboulder.org/gurdjieff.htm

Summer Solstice Event:

THE EAGLE AND THE CONDOR: NATIVE MEDICINE OF THE AMERICAS TEACHING, CEREMONY AND CELEBRATION
OF PEACE AND SPIRITUAL UNITY

Summer Solstice, Thursday June 21
6-9 PM at the Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St., Boulder
with Ken “Bear Hawk” Cohen
and Grace Alvarez Sesma
The sacred ways of the Eagle (North) and Condor (South), once fragmented, are returning to
unity. We will discuss healing and prophecy traditions from North American and Mexican
indigenous cultures. Grace and Ken will also share their journey of relearning the wisdom of the
grandmothers and grandfathers. The evening will include a demonstration of a traditional Mexican
limpia (healing), Native songs, and participation in a ceremony for peace and unity in the
Americas. Bring food to share for a pot-luck dinner. (No alcoholic beverages)
Ken “Bear Hawk” Cohen, author of Honoring the Medicine: The Essential Guide to Native
American Healing (Ballantine Books), is a health educator and traditional healer who has studied
with Native American elders for more than 30 years. He is a member of the Red Cedar Circle
(Si.Si.Wiss tradition, Pacific Northwest) and other medicine societies, and maintains close ties
with his adoptive Cree family from Saskatchewan, Canada. In 2003 Ken won the leading
international award in energy medicine, the Elmer and Alyce Green Award for Innovation and
Lifetime Achievement.
Grace Alvarez Sesma, from Mexihka (Aztec) and Yaqui roots, has for more than 7 years practiced
Mexihka ceremony, philosophy, and medicine as an apprentice/practitioner to Yaqui-Maya
medicine man, Tezkalci Matorral Kachora of Mexico. She has lectured on “Curanderismo: Ancient Healing Practice In An Urban Setting” at San Diego State University and other institutions. In May,
2006, she was privileged to attend and participate in ceremonies during the international 13
Indigenous Grandmothers Council in Huautla de Jimenez, Oaxaca, Mexico. Grace is a 1993
Fellow of the National Hispana Leadership Institute, a collaborative leadership project with
Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. She encourages a multi-disciplinary
approach that embraces an authentic collaboration between physicians and traditional healers so
that the community may be served in a manner that is client-centered, compassionate, and
respects the cultural beliefs of the patient.
Suggested Donation: $20
(After rental and ad expenses, 50% will be donated to Native Seeds Search, for preservation of
indigenous agriculture). Bring a main dish for the pot-luck (Honor the Spirit with your best!).
For further information, call 303-258-0971

John Sherman Satsang

A Ramana Maharshi student in the linneage that includes Gangaji is going to be at Solstice June 28, 2007., from 6:30-10. For more information call Michelle Sondheimer at 303.475.7689

Solstice Center Building Renovations

Vardaan building mock-upMany changes are planned for the Center ar 302 Pearl. The picture to the right shows Varadaan, building owner, with a mock-up of changes that will be made to the two-story structure (new dormer) and the addition of solar pannels. Check this web site for a more complete description.

Ongoing Events

CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, hosted by Miwa Linehan.

Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!

You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!

Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!

Long distance healings are also available!

Call Miwa to schedule...

Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street

CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC runs from 7:15-8:45 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY of the month. Cost: FREE!! More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

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Bellydance with Amina Salah has been postponed until August as Amina is traveling to Egypt to study. Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 2:00 - 3:30. (Currently in summer session).You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Summer sessions in the skylight room begin June 16. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

Looking forward: Summer/Fall events

Introduction to Somatic Experiencing.

1pm-4pm August 25 & September 28 . In this introduction you will learn the basic principles of this naturalistic approach, developed by Dr. Peter Levine. 3 hrs of CEU credits available through NBCC and CBBS. Instructor: Teri Sullivan-Lutz, MS, MA, LPC, SEP. Fee: $45 with pre-paid registration; $50 at the door. To register contact: Maggie Kerrigan, 720-635-7943 or fishker@earthlink.net.
For additional information go to www.traumahealing.com

Reiki
Reiki Level-1 Workshop, with Joanna Neff, Traditional Usui Reiki Master
Sunday July 22, 2007 at the Solstice Center, Skylight room, 9-5.
the Level 1 Class: Attune yourself to Reiki energy; history of transmission; what healing really involves; ethics and principles of Reiki. Learn to use simple sets of hand positions that correspond to the body's gland and organ systems. Class materials inclued in fee: Reiki manual and CD of Joanna Neff's guided meditations.
$150 if paid in advance or $175 on the date of the workshop.
Contact: Joanna Neff, 3250 O'Neal Circle, -#D13, Boulder, CO 80301-1432
Call: 720-406-1894 or email: lightexpansion@yahoo.com
Mobile Home for sale

Anybody out there looking for a great affordable place to live? This is the Solstice Center's facility manager's former home, so you can be sure it was taken cre of well. This tastefully remodeled 1961 Marlette on lot #25 in Mapleton Mobile Home Park, also known as Mapleton Hollow, sits in the middle of one of Boulder's most progressive, affordable mobile home communities.

Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/macelf/sets/72157594579035715/

Location is central, with excellent walking access to two of Boulder's famous shopping districts: The Pearl St. Mall and the Twenty-ninth Street Mall. The Goose Creek bike path runs through the middle of the park so one can bike anywhere in town. Ownership of a home in this park automatically confers membership in the Mapleton Home Association, the MHA, a non-profit whose board of directors actively direct management of the park. You will have a voice in the park if you become a resident here!

Lot rent on the home is $330/month. To qualify for this home, the buyer must have an income range of $18,250 for one person or $23,500 for two, with additional specific limits on assets. This program is administered through Thistle Community Housing's Community Land Trust Program. More instructions on this procedure can be found at http://www.colorado-housing.net/thistle/mha/apply.htm

Solstice Center May 2007 Calendar

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Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

What's happening in May at the Solstice Center!

Dance Home garage sale 9AM--2PM May 6

Dance Home is having its Annual Sidewalk Sale on Sunday, May 6th, and we need more items to sell so we can pay for our insurance coverage. We'd also like your support in buying some things. If you plan to donate anything, please bring on Fri' or Sat' and leave it on the porch behind the fence by the Skylight Room. We'll be selling lots of CD's and clothing. If you need more info', call Mark at 303-499-9357

Cell Phone donations

Dance Home also has a new fund-raising program that allows patrons to donate old cell-phones and empty printer cartridges--We prefer the smaller Injets but we accept the larger Laser ones, too.

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE
Reminder: Dance Home has a new Voice Mail box: 303-800-3606
Date DJ Host

May 1 (T) Luke Eva
May 4 (F) Mark Elana
May 8 (T) Arlyn Erica
May 11 (F) Parmita Mark
May 15 (T) Salem Erica
May 18 (F) Kendra Mark
May 22 (T) Mark Erica
May 25 (F) Steven Mark
My 29 (T) Nicole
June 1 (F) Luke ??
June 22 (F) Luke ??
June 15, 22, 29 Avi ???
July 13 Luke ??
July 20 Luke ? ?

Greater Loving Circle
A sacred ritual of opening, healing and awakening
hosted by the Center for Greater Loving

Designed for both singles and couples, men and
women will partner in a series of exercises to discover deeper peace, more aliveness, and greater love…(even if you are not in relationship!)

May 12, 2007 7:30-9:30 pm
(check in by 7:15 for an on time start)

Singles $20 Couples $30

Solstice Center
302 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO

more info: Greaterloving.com

Dancing Your Dreams

Expressive Arts is a dynamic process that weaves together visual arts, dance-movement, enactment, music and sound. We will use this fun, creative process as we discover, reclaim and dance our dreams.

Expressive Arts is a way to:
* Communicate with your authentic self and connect to Spirit
* Cultivate compassion for yourself and others
* Develop trust in your inner guidance
* Become more self-aware and feel empowered
* Create more peace, joy and beauty in the world.

No artistic experience necessary; this is about the process, not the product.

When: Saturday, May 26, 2007, 10am - 3pm
Where: 302 Pearl St., Boulder, CO. (The Solstice Institute)
Class Fee: $95.00, $50.00 (non-refundable) deposit due May 15, 2007
Early bird special: $65.00 if you register by May 8, 2007

Class size is limited, so please register early.

For more information, please contact:
Kalindi Carlson 720-205-2320

Ethical Impact, Inc. presents
How to go from Idea to Reality in Four Hours or Less

Wednesday May 23, 2007 Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder 1-5 PM

$50, $35 each for two or more from the same company
Call (303) 440-5833 or email info@ethicalimpact.com
Register on-line at www.ethicalimpact.com/ethicalimpactevents.html

We talk about how business needs to be different. Learn these tools and experience a new respect for your workforce and partners. Discover the wisdom in collaboration. This workshop offers four tools that allow people to come together with only a vague idea and create a plan that is detailed down to who will do what and when, in four hours or less. This works for strategic planning, sequencing, creating a marketing plan, a business plan, a project or vacation (less than four hours).

You will learn:
* How to use each of the four tools
* When to apply them
* The benefits of using them as a sequence
* How to improve meetings
* How to get agreement and buy-in without argument or post meeting sabotage
* How to get results quickly and easily

Who Should Attend:
* Anyone on a team
* Entrepreneurs
* Project managers
* Department heads
* Human Resource professionals
* Consultants

Participants are encouraged to bring their team with them. The first team (3 or more) to register, will be the demonstration project, if they choose.
Workbook Included

Feldenkrais

Feldenkrais

New classes starting Monday evenings on May 14!
Relieve pain and chronic tension, rediscover stability and balance. Feel refreshed and alive, focused and balanced. Awareness Through Movement® classes in the Feldenkrais Method® are a guided experiential exploration of movement, breath, muscle tone, and skeletal alignment. These lessons teach you to move with intelligence, not effort. No movement experience necessary. You progress at your own gentle pace. All lessons taught by Erin Ferguson, guild certified Feldenkrais practitioner. Save 20% on all six weeks: preregister and pay $72. Drop-in rate per class: $15.

See www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more information. Class size limited to 9 people. To register call 720.284.4306 or email erin@bodywisdomboulder.com with any questions.

beginning Thursday, April 26 for six weeks, 6.30-7.30pm
beginning Monday, May 14 for six weeks, 6.30-7.30pm

Ongoing Events

CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, hosted by Miwa Linehan.

Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!

You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!

Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!

Long distance healings are also available!

Call Miwa to schedule...

Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street

CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC runs from 7:15-8:45 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY of the month. Cost: FREE!! More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

*****

Bellydance with Amina Salah, Wednesday evenings the Skylight room: Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816.

*****

Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. (Spring session begins April 2).You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

*****

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Winter spring sessions in the skylight room begin April 7. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

Looking forward: Summer/Fall events

Beck Strong Multi-modality dance workshop

Two Saturdays: Saturday June 2 and 16, 7-10 pm. Call Beck at 720.366.7480 for more information

Reiki
Reiki Level-1 Workshop, with Joanna Neff, Traditional Usui Reiki Master
Sunday July 22, 2007 at the Solstice Center, Skylight room, 9-5.
the Level 1 Class: Attune yourself to Reiki energy; history of transmission; what healing really involves; ethics and principles of Reiki. Learn to use simple sets of hand positions that correspond to the body's gland and organ systems. Class materials inclued in fee: Reiki manual and CD of Joanna Neff's guided meditations.
$150 if paid in advance or $175 on the date of the workshop.
Contact: Joanna Neff, 3250 O'Neal Circle, -#D13, Boulder, CO 80301-1432
Call: 720-406-1894 or email: lightexpansion@yahoo.com

Mobile Home for sale

Mobile home for sale

Anybody out there looking for a great affordable place to live? This is the Solstice Center's facility manager's former home, so you can be sure it was taken cre of well. This tastefully remodeled 1961 Marlette on lot #25 in Mapleton Mobile Home Park, also known as Mapleton Hollow, sits in the middle of one of Boulder's most progressive, affordable mobile home communities.

Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/macelf/sets/72157594579035715/

Location is central, with excellent walking access to two of Boulder's famous shopping districts: The Pearl St. Mall and the Twenty-ninth Street Mall. The Goose Creek bike path runs through the middle of the park so one can bike anywhere in town. Ownership of a home in this park automatically confers membership in the Mapleton Home Association, the MHA, a non-profit whose board of directors actively direct management of the park. You will have a voice in the park if you become a resident here!

Lot rent on the home is $330/month. To qualify for this home, the buyer must have an income range of $18,250 for one person or $23,500 for two, with additional specific limits on assets. This program is administered through Thistle Community Housing's Community Land Trust Program. More instructions on this procedure can be found at http://www.colorado-housing.net/thistle/mha/apply.htm

Solstice Center April 2007 Calendar

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Joanna Kennedy and Scott Roy at Solstice
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

What's new for April 2007

Photo: Joanna Kennedy and Scott Roy at Solstice for their Intimate Communication and Greater Loving Circle events, March 24, 2007

Although snow remains in the high peaks overlooking the Solstice Center, the ground outside the building is fertile and full of promise as the spring season gets underway. We have many events happening this month, and a few announcements specifically for the Dance regulars. Blessings to all.

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Dance Home schedule:
Date DJ Host
April 3 (T) Avinash Mark
April 6 (F) Mark Eva
April 10 (T) Arlyn Mark
April 13 (F) Kendra Mark
April 17 (T) Parmita Erica
April 20 (F) DH Cancelled !!! (Because of KANAAL concert)
April 24 (T) Salem Erica
April 27 (F) Steven Mark
May 1 (T) Luke Eva
May 4 (F) Mark Elana

Other Dance Home News:

Dance Home has a new Voice Mail box: 303-800-3606

New Speakers!
Over the past year, several Dance Home community members have donated enough money for the team of DJs to purchase a new pair of speakers with very high fidelity that will give us a state-of-the-art sound system for the first time in our 14-year history.

Changes to admission
As many of you know, we recently had to raise our fee to meet our financial needs, but now that some time has passed, we'd like to make an adjustment our patrons will appreciate. Instead of offering a discount for coming early, we're now asking dancers to pay a standard fee ranging from $5--$6 (or more, but it's your choice), and for those who want to dance for a shorter time at a lesser rate, you can dance for the last hour on Friday or Tuesday for only $3.50. As usual, kids under 12 years can dance for free, and punch-cards are available for only $48 (10 dances). If you have financial challenges, then click on this link to review our application for a Special discount http://www.sustainability.org/302/money_challenge.doc

New Fundraising Program
Dance Home will soon be launching a new fund-raising program based on the donation of old cell-phones and any type of inkjet or laser printer cartridges of any size. This will be a simple way to support the Dance Home mission without spending any money."

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Ayurveda: Depth Fundamentals, Module One

This course is an introduction to Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India - with enough special "depth" material to interest students of any level. In addition to responding to student interest and creating a forum for exploration on any topic, Varadaan will share special understandings discovered during studies with Dr Lad and work as a Practitioner.

10 Tuesday evenings
Solstice Center, 302 Pearl 7-8:30pm April 10 - June 12.
$200 registration paid before 1st class.
Recommended text is Dr. Lad's Fundamentals of Ayurveda, available at discount price, $30 plus tax.
Call Boulder Ayurveda 303.827.5823

You will be exposed to a unique perspective on the Vedic system of physics and metaphysics. Topics will include an overview of Vedic 5 element theory and its manifestation in the human body as the three doshas, the 10 guna pairs, subdoshas, and implications for healing with diet and lifestyle, including yoga. You will be given a Rosetta Stone of Ayurveda, which Varadaan has used to teach pulse and herbology at the Ayurvedic Institute. During our time together there will be opportunities to ask whatever questions you may have. Should Boulder Ayurveda get NAMA Certification as a school, your hours can count toward a certificate. Auditing the course is also an option at same fee.

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Dance! Soul Vibration Celebration. Come shine your light in a celebration of life. A dance fundraiser for The Spiritual Youth Mentoring Program for Leadership and Enlightenment a project of Humanity In Unity. April 14 th , 9:45pm – 1am. $9 general admission and $7 for students with ID. The Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street. World beats and Hip Hop by DJ Swint and Bonzee. www.HumanityInUnity.org , www.SYMPLE.info

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Susan Harper: Heart of Belonging
April 14-15, the Big room. In this weekend intensive, Susan Harper explores the relational capacity of the heart around the issue of belonging. Belonging is a powerful theme, directly related to the capacity for intimacy that is in every human being. From our infancy we have a great need to belong. Our understanding of belonging needs to radically change as we grow. We live in a time where ‘the temples of false advertising’ hypnotize and confuse our authentic longings delivering us to superficial places that are empty of real nourishment.
Our responsibility as adults is to refine the compass of our own genuine longing and belonging.
SUSAN HARPER teaches Continuum Movement internationally. She has developed Portals of Perception, Continuum Dreamtime, and Em’oceans and Sensations Trainings. In addition to Emilie Conrad, original founder of Continuum Movement, Susan teaches with Chris Price - Gestalt Awareness Practice, Peter Levine - Somatic Experiencing, Wendy Palmer - Intuitive Body Work, Gary David - Epistemics, and Hubert Godard - Perceptual Movement work. She has been deeply influenced by the work of Reggie Ray, David Whyte and John O'Donohue.
Fee: Weekend - $250.00, All four days - $425.
Send: $100 non-refundable registration fee payable to: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503
Cancellation Policy: All payments non-refundable after May 10, 2006
For Further Information contact: Gael Ohlgren: 303 530-2992 gael@gaelohlgren.com GaelOhlgren.com
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Reiki
Reiki Level-1 Workshop, with Joanna Neff, Traditional Usui Reiki Master
Sunday April 15, 2007 at the Solstice Center, Skylight room, 9-5.
the Level 1 Class: Attune yourself to Reiki energy; history of transmission; what healing really involves; ethics and principles of Reiki. Learn to use simple sets of hand positions that correspond to the body's gland and organ systems. Class materials inclued in fee: Reiki manual and CD of Joanna Neff's guided meditations.
$150 if paid by April 5th, or $175 on the date of the workshop.
Contact: Joanna Neff, 3250 O'Neal Circle, -#D13, Boulder, CO 80301-1432
Call: 720-406-1894 or email: lightexpansion@yahoo.com

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Feldenkrais
Relieve pain and chronic tension, rediscover stability and balance. Feel refreshed and alive, focused and balanced. Awareness Through Movement® classes in the Feldenkrais Method® are a guided experiential exploration of movement, breath, muscle tone, and skeletal alignment. These lessons teach you to move with intelligence, not effort. No movement experience necessary. You progress at your own gentle pace. All lessons taught by Erin Ferguson, guild certified Feldenkrais practitioner. Save 20% on all six weeks: preregister and pay $72. Drop-in rate per class: $15.

See www.bodywisdomboulder.com for more information. Class size limited to 9 people. To register call 720.284.4306 or email erin@bodywisdomboulder.com with any questions.

beginning Thursday, April 26 for six weeks, 6.30-7.30pm
beginning Monday, May 14 for six weeks, 6.30-7.30pm

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"SOUL TALK"
Thursday April 19th 7:00pm-9:00pm hosted by Deborah Benyik of Alta Energy in Boulder.
The community is invited to join Deborah in loving, supportive, energizing and humorous conversation with the souls of friends, relatives, children, pets and anyone with whom they wish to connect on a deeper level, both living and passed. "Deborah has been like an amplifier and translator, a map, a light in the fog. Talking with her has provided me with clarity, focus, understanding, and heart. I have been able to connect with both my daughter (17 weeks old) and myself in the most intimate and soulful way that I did not know existed before. It's as if Deborah has provided a window into a whole new way of being with my daughter and myself, bringing a new level of awareness to our relationship. I have such heartfelt gratitude for Deborah's gifts." Laura from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Deborah is a warm hearted, deeply compassionate medium who brings voice to the soul essence of all those around us, both living and passed. You will immediately feel your heart open and experience what many call a spiritual "high", leaving you yearning for more. The communication she offers allows you to connect deeply to source and to hear the undeniable beauty of its truth. These conversations leave you with a deeper sense of yourself, your own purpose, your connection to loved ones, as well as the purpose of humanity.

Deborah will begin the evening by delivering a general message for the group and then allow everyone an opportunity to connect with individual souls and ask questions. Please contact Deborah directly to save your seat, or get more information.

LOCATION: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute 302 Pearl Street

COST: $10.00

Deborah Benyik
ALTA Energy
303-482-7082
altaenergy@comcast.net

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Matrixworks: Advanced Practice Class. April 21-22, Solstice Center. Limited enrollment to ensure extensive practice for participants in working with Groups-as-Living Systems. for more information, contact mukara 303 440-0148. www.matrixworks.org

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Jones Associates present: Attend a Free Introductory Workshop in Boulder!!!
Vision To Reality Workshops:
The Skylight room, April 13th, 2:30-5pm
Call Ashlie for location and to register: 303-530-0564 x 1
Leslie Jones and Dr. Martin Kettelhut
Jones Associates Inc.
This workshop introduces you to a systematic and proven approach to assure profound success in your life and business…
*Deepen your understanding of the importance of creating a vision of life that fulfills you and learn how to live from it on-goingly.
*Achieve clarity around the obstacles that have previously blocked you and obtain access to move beyond them.
*Learn about a rigorous way of planning that makes getting the results and experience you want an inevitability.
* Learn how to create powerful accountability in your life which frees you up to be in action in a whole new way.
* Become inspired and empowered to implement your next steps.

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Matrix Leadership Institute: A May-Day (Beltane) Celebration and Networking evening:
Monday, April 30, 2007, 7:00-10pm in the Big room. Singing, dancing and conversation. A time to hang out in the Matrix Web, connect with new and old friends and celebrate the season. Dress up (or not). Bring your flyers or business cards to share. For more information and RSVP: Arlyn, 720.352.7386 or email, matrix@matrixleadership.com

ONGOING:

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CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!
You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!
Long distance healings are also available!
Call Miwa to schedule...
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC runs from 7:15-8:45 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY of the month. Cost: FREE!! More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

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Bellydance with Amina Salah, Wednesday evenings the Skylight room: Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. (Spring session begins April 2).You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Winter spring sessions in the skylight room begin April 7. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

Solstice Center March 2007 events

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Fourmile Canyon, Boulder, after snow, Feb 07
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

New events at the Solstice Center this March:

Solstice Institute Presents:
The 2007 Vernal Equinox Culture of Sustainability Networking Event
6-8pm, Thursday, March 22 - - - Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder
This event is open to everyone.
Varadaan will present the Culture of Sustainability Model at 6:45.
Light food will be provided.
Bring networking materials to share.
Come to meet others working to develop and promote sustainability in Boulder County and beyond! All 12 Sectors are invited - explore new cross pollination opportunities!
Come to learn about the Culture of Sustainability model used in the mini-grants process.

Varadaan also has a new, personal website, which he invites you to explore: www.varadaan.org

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DANCE HOME/BAREFOOT BOOGIE SCHEDULE
DATE DJ HOST
March 2 (F) Avi Eva
March 6 (T) Arlyn Mark
March 9 (F) Kendra Elana
March 13 (T) Mark Erica
March 16 (F) Salem Eva
March 20 (T) Parmita Erica
March 23 (F) Steven MarkMarch 27 (T) Luke Mark
March 30 (F) Nathan Erica

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Sunday, March 4! 10-5 CAROLYN EBERLE LEADS: Workshop concerning Brennan Healing Science; Healing self and others. Mind-Energy Body Institute. Call Carolyn at 720-530-7621 for more information.

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FREE LECTURE, Thursday, March 8 with Jim Self, 7-9:00 pm
Living in the 5th Dimension, Altering Time and Mastering Alchemy
Alchemy is the ability to recognize all possibilities and choose to transform one possibility into another. Alchemy is accomplished by changing the frequency of thought, altering the harmonics of matter and applying the elements of Love to create the desired result. Participants will begin to directly experience the well-being of Mastering Alchemy by merging with the Soul, experiencing the fifth dimension, working within Simultaneous Time, and creating Sacred Geometric fields that work as vehicles to express your personal power. Learn to think with the Heart and act with the Higher Mind. Learn about the fun and simple tools that allow you to quiet the noise and drama and fulfill your purpose.
Jim presents the information of Mastering Alchemy in co-creation with the Archangels, Ascended Masters and Teachers of Light. He is often introduced as a teacher’s teacher and a healer’s healer. He has been leading seminars and teaching healing, clairvoyance and personal energy management courses throughout North America since 1980 and is the founder of Northern California’s Avalon Institute.
Jim is also currently presenting FREE Tele-Classes and a weekend seminar, Creating the Personal Power Field, in Denver, March 17-18. For more information visit: www.masteringalchemy.com

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Announcing: two back-to-back events from the Center for Greater Loving:
INTIMATE COMMUNICATION
Saturday Mar 24th - 1:00- 5:00 pm
Discover the power, love and freedom of honest, real intimate communication.
Explore the myriad of facets of communication – eyes, touch, words, energy –
and so much more… learn through experience. You'll learn powerful ways to
communicate openly from your heart whether feeling happy and in love or not
so happy and quite angry. Couples and individuals welcome.
Singles or Couples welcome!
Please register early as we will gender balance the group
Singles - $39 Couples - $69
Location: Boulder - Solstice Center
Joanna Kennedy
303-440-4484
Joanna@GreaterLoving.com
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GREATER LOVING CIRCLE
Saturday Mar. 24th - 7:30-9:30 pm
Our Greater Loving Circle has been modeled after the Tantric Puja ritual.
During this sacred circle ritual, men and women will be partnered to share and
experience powerful opening, healing and awakening exercises. You will feel
more at peace, more open, more alive, and more in love (even if you're not in a
relationship!) Singles and couples welcome! (Please note that this ritual does
not include any sexual contact or interaction. This circle is a safe loving way to
awaken, heal and connect.)
Singles or Couples welcome!
Please register early as we will gender balance the group.
Singles - $20 Couples - $30
Location: Boulder - Solstice Center
Joanna Kennedy
303-440-4484
Joanna@GreaterLoving.com
both events: www.greaterloving.com

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An introduction to the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy, with Phil Del Prince, MA, Certified Hakomi Trainer
Open to the public: Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Cost: $235 if registered by Feb. 19, or $275 thereafter ($60 non-refundable deposit)
for more information, or to register call Hakomi Trainings: 303-266-1866 or email: HakomiTR@aol.com - web: www.hakomi.org

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Cancer as a Gateway
Groups starting Monday March 5, 2007, Solstice Center, cost $350
for the Renewal of your heart and spirit: A 6 week group for anyone touched by cancer or other chronic illness. Join us in a safe environment, to rest, explore, and to discover who we are now, and what is in our control. (*suitable for all phases of illness)
Topics Explored:
Stress reduction
Guided healing imagery
Breath relaxation techniques
Mindfulness practice
Emotional release
Excavation of beliefs & meaning
Wellness within illness
Perspectives on faith and spirituality
Mortality and uncertainty
Facilitated by:
Diane Renz, M.A., Psychotherapist, Cancer Counselor, in private practice, is trained in transpersonal, contemplative, and somatic psychology. She has worked for Hospice of boulder county as a bereavement group facilitator, and has spent over 20 years exploring the transformational aspects of illness. She has trained in mindfulness, stress reduction, grief, death & dying, with Thich Nhat Hanh, Jon Kabat Zinn, Stephen Levine, and other masters in mindfulness and spirituality. She is a 13 year survivor of colon and uterine cancer.
To Register (space limited): Phone (MasterCard Visa), Mail (checks). Contact:
Diane 720 317 5170 or Email: drenzcounseling@comcast.net,
Web: www.presentcenterespsychotherapy.com
Learn to navigate the “Overwhelm” through mindful support.

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Love Languages Workshop
Saturday - March 17, 2007
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Are you and your loved ones speaking the same language?
He sends you flowers...when what you really want is a foot massage.
She tells you she loves you...when what you really need is a home-cooked meal.
You buy a new toy for your son...when what he really wants is some one-on-one time.
The problem isn't you ...... it's your Love Language!
What speaks to you may be meaningless to your loved one.
Here, at last, is the key to understanding each other's needs!
Explore how different people express love in different ways
Transform your love relationships
Experience the joy of being able to express your love and feel truly loved in return
Hosted by:
Kim Krugman, CPCC, is a Certified Professional Teen and Family Coach, founder of Sacred Journey providing coaching services and workshops to parents, teens and families. She received her training from The Coaches Training Institute in both Co-Active Coaching and Co-Active
Leadership. Find more information at www.sacredjourney.us
Kelly King, CPCC, is a Certified Professional Relationship Coach, and Owner of A Well Lit Path, providing coaching services and workshops to individuals and organizations. She received her training from The Coaches Training Institute in both Co-Active Coaching and Co-Active Leadership. Find more information at www.awelllitpath.com.
Space is limited!
Call now to register!
Fee: $25 for Pre-registration, $30 at the door (Snacks & refreshments included)
Registration: Call Kim Krugman @ 303.258.3125

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Jolene Kindig also leads a Reiki workshop March 17-18. Class already booked.

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LOOKING FORWARD TO APRIL

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Reiki Level-1 Workshop, with Joanna Neff, Traditional Usui Reiki Master
Sunday April 15, 2007 at the Solstice Center, Skylight room, 9-5.
the Level 1 Class: Attune yourself to Reiki energy; history of transmission; what healing really involves; ethics and principles of Reiki. Learn to use simple sets of hand positions that correspond to the body's gland and organ systems. Class materials inclued in fee: Reiki manual and CD of Joanna Neff's guided meditations.
$150 if paid by April 5th, or $175 on the date of the workshop.
Contact: Joanna Neff, 3250 O'Neal Circle, -#D13, Boulder, CO 80301-1432
Call: 720-406-1894 or email: lightexpansion@yahoo.com

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Thursday, April 19, 7:00-9:00 "Soul Talk" with Deborah Benyik of Alta Energy in Boulder. The community is invited to join Deborah in loving, supportive, energizing and humorous conversation with the souls of friends, relatives, children, pets and anyone with whom they wish to connect on a deeper level, both living and passed.
Deborah Benyik
ALTA Energy
303-482-7082
altaenergy@comcast.net

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ONGOING:
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CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!
You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!
Long distance healings are also available!
Call Miwa to schedule...
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC runs from 7:15-8:45 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY of the month. Cost: FREE!! More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

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We welcome the return of Bellydance teacher Amina Salah to the Wednesday night slot in the Skylight room: Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. (Winter session begins on January 15).You can contact Kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Winter music together classes continue in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

This information is also provided on the Solstice Center Blog

Mid February 2007 update: Sound Healing Day!

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Bruce Orr tuning the Solstice Center piano
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

We invite you to visit the Solstice Center tomorrow night, February 14 at 302 Pearl in Boulder, 5:00-6:00 pm. to "sound" (chant) along with the heart chakra "AHH" together for planetary peace! Drop by before you go out to celebrate Valentines day. Come for five minutes or the entire hour! Why do you want to go?
Jonathan Goldman is recognized around the world as a leading innovator and investigator into the unique healing properties of sound and vibration. Om! More information can be found by going to his website: www.healingsounds.com. You can also call 303.443.8181 for more information.

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This coming Weekend: "Creating Relationship Magic" Seminars
Create a Conscious, Compassionate Relationship Filled With Love, Intimacy and Understanding
Give us one very full weekend and we will give you the tools, practice and coaching to put "the magic" back into your relationship.

Join us in Boulder, Colorado on Saturday, February 17, 2007 for the One Day Beginner's Course. And then join us on Sunday, February 18, 2007 for the One Day Advanced Course.
Or come for both! Experience our interactive, life-changing workshops in a peaceful, loving atmosphere. Learn and practice the communication tools that will create more love, intimacy and understanding in all of the relationships of your life.
Or you can call our office to register or
get any of your questions answered, at (970) 586-7734.
www.magicrelationship.com

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Another unique FREE event, recently scheduled, that we are hosting here at the building has to do with creating abundance: SEED CAPITAL FOR ENTREPRENEURS
At the Solstice Center, Wednesday February 21, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

What is this about? All entrepreneurs need seed capital, but few know how to get it. Common sources of information on this subject tend to focus only on obtaining money from venture capitalists. However, venture capitalists provide less than 2% of all the money that is used to start up new businesses. Most capital, 57%, comes out of the pockets of entrepreneurs. The rest comes from friends and family, angel investors, bank loans and credit card financing.

Securing seed capital is a skill. Development of this skill is the subject of a free 2 hour seminar that will be presented at different places in Colorado this year. Participants will be provided with an overview in positioning their company as a product, developing a sales campaign, relationship selling, and competing for money.
To register for this event – call 303 916 8272 or send an email to Workshop@KarlDakin.com

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February 17!
HERO DRAGON WORKSHOP, led by Sue Kranzdorf
Hero Dragon offers an imaginative framework in which we can keep the lines of communication with our kids open and focus on facing and solving problems rather
than sidestepping them. Parents can take challenging topics like unwanted behavior and self-control into a make-believe world in which we empower heroes and subdue dragons for the good of all. The playful imagery serves to lighten conversations, encourage collaboration, and minimize judgement and blame.
Attendees of this event will get a comprehensive look at how Hero Dragon works. Participants will be invited to work through exercises that demonstrate how to apply Hero Dragon to the circumstances of their own families. See how we can go from "How many times must I tell you!?!?" to "Let's calm that miserable dragon and find our heroes to work this out."
Registrations are now being accepted and will be limited to a total of 15 participants.
February 17, 2007
1 pm - 5 pm
The Skylight Studio at 302 Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado (Wheelchair accessible)
$45
For more information or to register for the workshop,
please visit our website at www.herodragon.com or call 720.300.4233

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LOOKING FORWARD TO MARCH
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An introduction to the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy, with Phil Del Prince, MA, Certified Hakomi Trainer
Open to the public: Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Cost: $235 if registered by Feb. 19, or $275 thereafter ($60 non-refundable deposit)
for more information, or to register call Hakomi Trainings: 303-266-1866 or email: HakomiTR@aol.com - web: www.hakomi.org

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Cancer as a Gateway
Groups starting Monday March 5, 2007, Solstice Center, cost $350
for the Renewal of your heart and spirit: A 6 week group for anyone touched by cancer or other chronic illness. Join us in a safe environment, to rest, explore, and to discover who we are now, and what is in our control. (*suitable for all phases of illness)
Topics Explored:
Stress reduction
Guided healing imagery
Breath relaxation techniques
Mindfulness practice
Emotional release
Excavation of beliefs & meaning
Wellness within illness
Perspectives on faith and spirituality
Mortality and uncertainty
Facilitated by:
Diane Renz, M.A., Psychotherapist, Cancer Counselor, in private practice, is trained in transpersonal, contemplative, and somatic psychology. She has worked for Hospice of boulder county as a bereavement group facilitator, and has spent over 20 years exploring the transformational aspects of illness. She has trained in mindfulness, stress reduction, grief, death & dying, with Thich Nhat Hanh, Jon Kabat Zinn, Stephen Levine, and other masters in mindfulness and spirituality. She is a 13 year survivor of colon and uterine cancer.
To Register (space limited): Phone (MasterCard Visa), Mail (checks). Contact:
Diane 720 317 5170 or Email: drenzcounseling@comcast.net,
Web: www.presentcenteredpsychotherapy.com
Learn to navigate the “Overwhelm” through mindful support.

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Love Languages Workshop
Saturday - March 17, 2007
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Are you and your loved ones speaking the same language?
He sends you flowers...when what you really want is a foot massage.
She tells you she loves you...when what you really need is a home-cooked meal.
You buy a new toy for your son...when what he really wants is some one-on-one time.
The problem isn't you ...... it's your Love Language!
What speaks to you may be meaningless to your loved one.
Here, at last, is the key to understanding each other's needs!
Explore how different people express love in different ways
Transform your love relationships
Experience the joy of being able to express your love and feel truly loved in return
Hosted by:
Kim Krugman, CPCC, is a Certified Professional Teen and Family Coach, founder of Sacred Journey providing coaching services and workshops to parents, teens and families. She received her training from The Coaches Training Institute in both Co-Active Coaching and Co-Active
Leadership. Find more information at www.sacredjourney.us.
Kelly King, CPCC, is a Certified Professional Relationship Coach, and Owner of A Well Lit Path, providing coaching services and workshops to individuals and organizations. She received her training from The Coaches Training Institute in both Co-Active Coaching and Co-Active Leadership. Find more information at www.awelllitpath.com.
Space is limited!
Call now to register!
Fee: $25 for Pre-registration, $30 at the door (Snacks & refreshments included)
Registration: Call Kim Krugman @ 303.258.3125

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Greater Loving Circle March 24, 2007
Intimate communication (morning) and Greater Loving Circle (evening) Big room, 1:00-11:00
A sacred ritual of opening, healing and awakening
hosted by the Center for Greater Loving
Designed for both singles and couples, men and
women will partner in a series of exercises to discover
deeper peace, more aliveness, and greater love…
(even if you are not in relationship!)
Joanna Kennedy, The Center for Greater Loving 303.956.2796
http://www.greaterloving.com/circle.html

February 2007 events at the Solstice Center

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Boulder's Flatirons from 302 Pearl roof
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

Happy snowy end-of-January -

A reminder: Dance Home will be increasing their costs on February 2. The sliding-fee scale will increase by $1. Please visit this page at http://www.sustainability.org/302/dance_home.html for a full explanation, as well as information on how to apply for an exception.

Also: Dance Home will be starting shortly after 9:00 this coming Friday, February 2, due to the Unity of Polarities event (see below) residing in the big room two hours prior.

Another note: Jill Frazin will be leading a Healing Prayer movement in the skylight room before Dance Home on Feb 2 from 8:00-9:00, and thereafter in the big room the hour prior to the dances. Healing Prayer Movement is "a newly evolved form of moving meditation for restoring balance and fluidity, exploring the ecosystem of cyclic energetics, awakening somatic wisdom and communicating with divinity through breath, movement and active intention." Contact Jill at 303-709-7171 or email her at jillfrazin@yahoo.com for more information.

*Special note: Miwa Linehan's Trance Medium Healing will not meet Wednesday February 14. Come to the building anyway for a special Valentines day treat from 4:30-6:30 pm to participate in Jonathan Goldman's World Sound Healing Day, ..Free!

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host
February 2 (F) Kendra Eva
February 6 (T) Arlyn Erica
February 9 (F) Kendra Eva
February 13 (T) Parmita Erica
February 16 (F) Salem Mark
February20 (T) Mark Makaan
February 23 (F) Steven Mark
February 27 (T) Luke Erica

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Other events scheduled for February:
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February 2-3-4!
SACREDNESS OF THE UNION OF POLARITIES
You are invited to a unique 3-day Weekend Workshop to embark on a journey that will take you deep within to understand the ancient knowledge of the feminine and masculine ways. The woman is considered to be the sacred temple and the man the prayer. Together they become the path awakening the sacredness of the self.
This Weekend Seminar is for both Men and Women. There will also be elements designed specifically for each gender. This will be a fun filled weekend with many new experiences for all.
LOCATION & TIME:
The Solstice Institute
302 Pearl Street Studios
Boulder, Colorado 80302
February 2-4, 2007
Fri 6:30-9 PM
Sat 12-6
Sun 10-5
REGISTRATION
COST: $200.00 (Scholarships available)
$100 non-refundable deposit paid in Advance by Jan. 15th.
For More Information or to pre-register:
Sallie Robinson Ward 303-422-0956 or
Caren Stafford 970-532-3500
Mail Registration to:
Sallie Robinson Ward
2871 Kenyon Circle
Boulder, CO 80305
sallier1@aol.com
Make Checks payable to:
Sallie Robinson Ward
(***Please include your Phone#, mailing and e-mail address***)
Presenters: Magdala Ramirez is a Medicine Women and a Shamanness who was born in Mexico and lived among the pyramids and ancient wisdom of the Maya and Aztec people. She was trained in her work from a very early age, spending many years studying and sharing information with the elders of knowledge near her home. She has worked 35 years with the knowledge of the feminine ways, warrior women and sacred dance. Ramirez has conducted workshops and lectures in Mexico and the Untied States, and is the Author of “Sacredness of the Union of Polarities”, “I Am You”, “Mayan Runes” and “Sacred Sex” all four books are currently available on Amazon.com.
MARIO MONROY Grew up in a village between the volcanoes of Southern Mexico. He spent most of his early years in nature with his grandparents participating in the traditional ceremonies of the Aztec people. Mario is a Sundance pipe carrier, Reiki Master, ad a teacher in the Masculine and Aztec warrior ways. Monroy is well known and respected by many leaders of the traditional ways, and has become a symbol of freedom and unity as a living bridge of the Union of the Polarities.

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February 17!
HERO DRAGON WORKSHOP, led by Sue Kranzdorf
Hero Dragon offers an imaginative framework in which we can keep the lines of communication with our kids open and focus on facing and solving problems rather
than sidestepping them. Parents can take challenging topics like unwanted behavior and self-control into a make-believe world in which we empower heroes and subdue dragons for the good of all. The playful imagery serves to lighten conversations, encourage collaboration, and minimize judgement and blame.
Attendees of this event will get a comprehensive look at how Hero Dragon works. Participants will be invited to work through exercises that demonstrate how to apply Hero Dragon to the circumstances of their own families. See how we can go from "How many times must I tell you!?!?" to "Let's calm that miserable dragon and find our heroes to work this out."
Registrations are now being accepted and will be limited to a total of 15 participants.
February 17, 2007
1 pm - 5 pm
The Skylight Studio at 302 Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado (Wheelchair accessible)
$45
For more information or to register for the workshop,
please visit our website at www.herodragon.com or call 720.300.4233

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February 9-10-11!
CAROLYN EBERLE LEADS: Free Intro to Energy Healing, Fundamentals Of Brennan Healing Science; February 9, 10 and 11. Healing self and others. Mind-Energy Body Institute. Call Carolyn at 720-530-7621 for more information.

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WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY at the Solstice Center, led by Jonathan Goldman, February 14, from 4:30-6:30 in the Big room. FREE

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LOOKING FORWARD TO MARCH
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An introduction to the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy, with Phil Del Prince, MA, Certified Hakomi Trainer
Open to the public: Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Cost: $235 if registered by Feb. 19, or $275 thereafter ($60 non-refundable deposit)
for more information, or to register call Hakomi Trainings: 303-266-1866 or email: HakomiTR@aol.com - web: www.hakomi.org

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Cancer as a Gateway
Groups starting Monday March 5, 2007, Solstice Center, cost $350
for the Renewal of your heart and spirit: A 6 week group for anyone touched by cancer or other chronic illness. Join us in a safe environment, to rest, explore, and to discover who we are now, and what is in our control. (*suitable for all phases of illness)
Topics Explored:
Stress reduction
Guided healing imagery
Breath relaxation techniques
Mindfulness practice
Emotional release
Excavation of beliefs & meaning
Wellness within illness
Perspectives on faith and spirituality
Mortality and uncertainty
Facilitated by:
Diane Renz, M.A., Psychotherapist, Cancer Counselor, in private practice, is trained in transpersonal, contemplative, and somatic psychology. She has worked for Hospice of boulder county as a bereavement group facilitator, and has spent over 20 years exploring the transformational aspects of illness. She has trained in mindfulness, stress reduction, grief, death & dying, with Thich Nhat Hanh, Jon Kabat Zinn, Stephen Levine, and other masters in mindfulness and spirituality. She is a 13 year survivor of colon and uterine cancer.
To Register (space limited): Phone (MasterCard Visa), Mail (checks). Contact:
Diane 720 317 5170 or Email: drenzcounseling@comcast.net,
Web: www.presentcenteredpsychotherapy.com
Learn to navigate the “Overwhelm” through mindful support.

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Love Languages Workshop
Saturday - March 17, 2007
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Are you and your loved ones speaking the same language?
He sends you flowers...when what you really want is a foot massage.
She tells you she loves you...when what you really need is a home-cooked meal.
You buy a new toy for your son...when what he really wants is some one-on-one time.
The problem isn't you ...... it's your Love Language!
What speaks to you may be meaningless to your loved one.
Here, at last, is the key to understanding each other's needs!
Explore how different people express love in different ways
Transform your love relationships
Experience the joy of being able to express your love and feel truly loved in return
Hosted by:
Kim Krugman, CPCC, is a Certified Professional Teen and Family Coach, founder of Sacred Journey providing coaching services and workshops to parents, teens and families. She received her training from The Coaches Training Institute in both Co-Active Coaching and Co-Active
Leadership. Find more information at www.sacredjourney.us.
Kelly King, CPCC, is a Certified Professional Relationship Coach, and Owner of A Well Lit Path, providing coaching services and workshops to individuals and organizations. She received her training from The Coaches Training Institute in both Co-Active Coaching and Co-Active Leadership. Find more information at www.awelllitpath.com.
Space is limited!
Call now to register!
Fee: $25 for Pre-registration, $30 at the door (Snacks & refreshments included)
Registration: Call Kim Krugman @ 303.258.3125

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ONGOING:
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CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, (No session on February 14), hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!
You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!
Long distance healings are also available!
Call Miwa to schedule...
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC runs from 7:15-8:45 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY of the month. Cost: FREE!! More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

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We welcome the return of Bellydance teacher Amina Salah to the Wednesday night slot (beginning January 10) in the Skylight room: Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. (Winter session begins on January 15).You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Winter music together classes continue in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

Varadaan, Karen Van Vuuren and Nashama at the Solstice Institute Mini-Grant ceremony, Dec 21, 2006

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Varadaan, Karen Van Vuuren and Nashama at the Solstice Institute Mini-Grant ceremony, Dec 21, 2006
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

Besides highlighting our scheduled calendar events this month, we'd like to begin with a VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT from Dance Home about a fee increase, followed by the dance DJ/Host schedule.

Happy New Year to all you Dance Home (DH) patrons, and thanks for your diverse support over the past 13.5 years. DH operates on a modest budget, and our staff is underpaid; some even make less than minimum wage. 302 Pearl St. Studios had to subsidize our insurance again this year, and our Equipment Fund only has $210. We have also been fund-raising for a while to buy PA speakers with high-end fidelity, which has never been the case with our
sound-system.
The DH team decided that our sliding-scale fee structure needs to be raised by $1, which would still keep the high end ($6) well below the other dance scenes and communities in Boulder, none of which play music as long as we do. Dancers can still save $1 by coming early or save $2 during the last hour. The punch-card option will be more attractive by going from $40 to $48 (instead of $50). We'll also explore new ways of supporting those of you with financial challenges, which we'll share more about in January.

This increase will take effect on Friday, February 2nd. Please know that we've never raised the price in 13.5 years; in fact, there wasn't a sliding-scale the 1st two years, just a straight $5 fee. And though we tried our best with a donation system, it set us back financially. Thanks for your understanding. Call 303-499-9357 with any questions.

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host

Jan’ 5 (F) Avinash Makaan
Jan’ 9 (T) Mark Erica
Jan’ 12 (F) Parmita Eva
Jan’ 16 (T) Arlyn Mark or Jay
Jan’ 19 (F) Salem & Mark Eva
Jan’ 23 (T) Luke Mark & Jay
Jan’ 26 (F) Steven Mark & Jay
Jan’ 30 (T) Mark Erica
Feb’ 13 (T) Parmita ???

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CYMBAL BLESSINGS with Jenna Woods & Amina Salah
SUNDAY JANUARY 28, 2007 at 6pm
at the Solstice Institute
302 Pearl St. in Boulder
in the Skylight Room

In celebration of family & friendship, home & hearth, we invite you to join us for a cozy, warming, winter meditation circle with finger cymbal music.

Come bask in the soothing, subtle bell sounds, & if you like, learn a simple cymbal part, along with a simple technique to deepen your focus & unify the group sound, to send your blessings out on the high vibrations.

We have extra finger cymbals (zills) & if you have kartals or zills to play or share, you could bring them as well.

Feel free to bring your favorite pillows or blankets to make it extra cozy,
& please join us afterwards for refreshments.

$12 suggested offering
Feedback from previous audiences:
" It was a meditation in motion"
" I gained a whole new appreciation for the zills"
" It was very soothing, which I would not have expected ..."
"The repetitiveness bored my mind, and then the subtle power of the sound of the zills started to penetrate into my muscular system..."
"I felt awash in a profound sense of connectedness, even with the parts of myself that feel the most disconnected..."
"... all of the audience sat immersed and held, long after the music was over."

For more information, please go to www.oynamusicinmotion.com/zill-concerts
Or call Jenna at 303-709-2573

We hope to see you there!

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Hakomi Institute Trainings, January 11-14.

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Ken Cohen will be holding a private session in the big room January 27-28

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ONGOING:
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CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, (Winter session beginning January 10), hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!
You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!
Long distance healings are also available!
Call Miwa to schedule...
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC runs from 7:15-8:45 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY of the month (starting this month on January 10). Cost: FREE!! More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

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We welcome the return of Bellydance teacher Amina Salah to the Wednesday night slot (beginning January 10) in the Skylight room: Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. (Winter session begins on January 15).You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465 to find out how to enroll.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Winter music together classes begin in the skylight room this Saturday, 1/6/07. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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Looking Forward to February
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CAROLYN EBERLE LEADS: Free Intro to Energy Healing, Fundamentals Of Brennan Healing Science; February 9, 10 and 11. Healing self and others. Mind-Energy Body Institute. Call Carolyn at 720-530-7621 for more information.

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World Sound Healing Day at the Solstice Center, led by Jonathan Goldman, February 14, from 4:30-6:30 in the Big room.

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HERO DRAGON WORKSHOP, led by Sue Kranzdorf
Hero Dragon offers an imaginative framework in which we can keep the lines of communication with our kids open and focus on facing and solving problems rather than sidestepping them. Parents can take challenging topics like unwanted behavior and self-control into a make-believe world in which we empower heroes and subdue dragons for the good of all. The playful imagery serves to lighten conversations, encourage collaboration, and minimize judgement and blame.

Attendees of this one-day event will get a comprehensive look at how Hero Dragon works. Participants will be invited to work through exercises that demonstrate how to apply Hero Dragon to the circumstances of their own families. See how we can go from "How many times must I tell you!?!?" to "Let's calm that miserable dragon and find our heroes to work this out."

Registrations are now being accepted and will be limited to 30 participants.

February 17, 2007
1 pm - 5 pm (with a 1 hour lunch break)
The Skylight Studio at 302 Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado (Wheelchair accessible)
$65
For more information or to register for the workshop,
please visit our website at www.herodragon.com or call 720.300.4233

Dance Home Cancelled on 12/29/06

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Snow over 302 Pearl, Boulder
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

Just to let all the curious people know, tonight 12/29 Dance Home is cancelled. Any questions: call Mark Klosterman at 303-499-9357. Thanks!

Solstice Center Mid-December 2006 Update

2006-12-15T08:34:00.000-07:00

Karen Korona at the Solstice Institute
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

Hello all,
Picture: Karen Korona and partner, who led a Yoga workshop at the Solstice Center in November 2006.

Four things to mention as we head into the Winter Solstice: The Solstice Center's Mini-Grant award ceremony on the 21st; A SOLSTICE CHRISTMUKAH on the 16th; an update on the remaining 2006 dates for Miwa Linehan's CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, and a birthday party/going away ceremony for Obe Brown on December 20 - details below.

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On the Winter Solstice, Boulder's Solstice Institute will present $2000 Mini-Grants in 12 sectors selected from 65 local nonprofit applications.

Please join us at the public reception 7pm, December 21 at the Solstice Center, 302 Pearl Street in Boulder. This is the first year of the program, promoting the "Culture of Sustainability" model.

From the Press Release:
On the Winter Solstice, Boulder's Solstice Institute will present $2000 Mini-Grants in all 12 sectors of the "Culture of Sustainability" model. This is the first year for the program, and the first time this model has been used in a public process.

At a special public reception on December 21, 12 $2000 minigrants will be awarded to the best applicants for the "Culture of Sustainability" minigrants program.

This year, the first time anything like this has ever happened, anywhere in the world, a panel of judges used a sophisticated rating system to evaluate 65 applications from 50 Boulder County organizations. The twelve sectors originate from co-founder Varadaan's deep study of spiritual metaphysics and represent a holistic map for an evolving society that stewards the world and all of its inhabitants. The twelve sector Seed Logos merges with Spiral Dynamics and the Integral model of Ken Wilber, and becomes an extremely powerful approach to building sustainability society from where we are right now.

In addition to the broad approach of the program itself, one theme of the grants program this year, is supporting innovative education projects in local schools. In addition, CU Engineering students will teach an African village how to build water pumps out of locally available materials and then teach other villages. Boulder Car Share will upgrade their vehicle registration system. Natural Capitalism Solutions will create a Climate Protection Manual for Mayoral offices of cities. Naropa University will explore the transformation of thought and behavior during personal inquiry into the nature of Sustainable Culture. Representing all sectors is how to ensure there is a meaningful, holistic approach to encouraging the evolution of society.

Before the awards ceremony, scheduled for 7pm at the Solstice Center at 302 Pearl Street in Boulder, there will be a networking event for all applicants. One facet of the project includes collecting information about Who is Who of Sustainable Culture in our area.

"Culture of Sustainability" can be understood as the cultural template that may be required if we are to truly experience sustainability, the long term survival of human society on Planet Earth. A pragmatic approach to this daunting topic is to examine sectors of the whole pie, each a logically organized subsection of the whole ball of wax, but together revealing a glimpse of that whole ball of wax, a global Sustainable Culture which can be examined at different levels of scale, cultural development and topic area.

The program is administered through the Solstice Institute, a Boulder 501c3 nonprofit organization, which sponsors or has sponsored other Boulder projects like Dance Home, The Commons, Circle of Hearts Network , 302 Pearl Street Studios and the Boulder Housing Coalition.

For more information visit http://www.sustainability.org 303.827.5823
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A SOLSTICE CHRISTMUKAH
Celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, and the Winter Solstice
Saturday, December 16 - Here at the Solstice Center!
7:00 Ornament Making and Refreshments
8:30 Lively Three-Tradition Ritual and Tree Lighting
9-ish Dancing in Big Room (continues until 11:30)
Holiday Karaoke in Skylight Room during part of this time
11:30 Closing
$7 at the door
A Benefit for Dance Home and Arts for Life
(The Expressive Arts Center for Healing and Growth)
For further information please contact Glenda at 303.447.2173

Help Obe Brown Celebrate his 60th birthday!
OBE BROWN IS MOVING TO MENDOCIN0

Please join Obe for my 60th Birthday/ Bon Voyage Celebration and Dance Party.

Wednesday December 20
8:00 - 11:00 PM
Solstice Institute
3rd and Pearl in Boulder
BYOB
It will be my pleasure to see you and dance together before I go.
Cards and poems are fine, no gift please, instead contributions to "Obe's Moving Fund" will be gratefully accepted.

Lastly, Miwa Linehan's CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC will not be meeting for the next three Wednesdays. The Clinic resumes on Wednesday, January 10, 2007.
Fpr more Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

Solstice Center December 2006 Calendar

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Mingtong Gu, Master Healer and Teacher of Wisdom Chi Gong
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

Greetings all!

It's December, the Winter Solstice is approaching, and with it comes several special celebrations here at the Solstice Center. For those with a text-only email viewer: the seasonal greeting that accompanies this email can be seen at http://www.302pearl.com/solsticecard.html.

The first, to get your ya-ya's out:

A SOLSTICE CHRISTMUKAH
Celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, and the Winter Solstice
Saturday, December 16 - Here at the Solstice Center!
7:00 Ornament Making and Refreshments
8:30 Lively Three-Tradition Ritual and Tree Lighting
9-ish Dancing in Big Room (continues until 11:30)
Holiday Karaoke in Skylight Room during part of this time
11:30 Closing
$7 at the door
A Benefit for Dance Home and Arts for Life
(The Expressive Arts Center for Healing and Growth)
For further information please contact Glenda at 303.447.2173

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Second, now that we have all got our collective ya-yas out, we can focus on the Solstice Institute's Sustainable Culture Project Grants AWARDS EVENT!
When: Thursday December 21
Here: At the Solstice Center
Times: Networking event for applicants of the project grants, 6:00-7:00
Award ceremony for general public, 7:00-8:00

As many of you might know, The Solstice Institute is awarding 12, $2,000 project grants to Boulder County non-profit organizations for projects or services that promote Sustainable Culture. For more information about the background of the events go to http://www.sustainability.org/ and click on the 'projects' tab.
For more information on the event, please call VARADAAN at 303.827.5823

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DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host

Dec’ 1 (F) Kendra Eva

Dec’ 5 (T) Steven Erica

Dec’ 8 (F) Dave Eva

Dec’ 12 (T) Arlyn Mark

Dec’ 15 (F) Parmita Makaan

Dec’ 19 (T) Mark Mark

Dec’ 22 (F) Luke Mark

Dec’ 26 (T) Steven ??? Erica

Dec’ 29 (F) Isabelle Earl & Mark ???

Jan ‘ 2 (T)

Jan’ 5 (F)

A good way to help Dance Home raise needed cash is to nominate the Solstice Institute and it's non-profit support for the dances on the web pages of Precision Plumbing. They give money away to non-profits every month, providing you vote for them! So go to http://www.precisionplumbing.com/ and cast your vote of support for the dance scene - Barefoot Boogie/Dance Home - that has been ongoing for over 10 years!

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ONGOING:
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CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!
You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!
Long distance healings are also available!
Call Miwa to schedule...
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC runs from 7:15-8:45 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY of the month. Cost: FREE!! More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

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We welcome the return of Bellydance teacher Amina Salah to the Wednesday night slot in the Skylight room: Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816. Please note: December classes are only offered on the 13th and the 20th. However, Amina will be holding a special Saturday afternoon class on December 16, starting at 12:30. Please call her for details.

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Fall music together classes continue in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

Thanks for reading. Other relevant links:

302 Pearl St. Studios
Dance Home web page
Boulder Ayurveda
Solstice Center CALENDAR

Solstice Center - Mid November 2006 update

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Peter MacGill and Mark Klosterman at Solstice
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

Photo: Peter MacGill and Mark Klosterman with Cement truck, after installing concrete walkway in alley behind big room

Before for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the Solstice Center would like to alert you to two interesting workshops taking place this weekend, as well as mentioning a recently-added Zero-Energy Home workshop sponsored by the City of Boulder and BGBG, Boulder Green Building Group.

Special breaking DANCE HOME NEWS: Contrary to the schedule, there WILL be a dance on Friday, November 24 after all - The Dance Home Remedial Make-up BOOGIE for those who stay in town for Turkey Day. Donation requested, please bring your own mixes and be ready for spontaneity. 9:00-12:00.

THIS WEEKEND!
The Solstice Center hosts both a training to develop your intuition, (Chris Sadhuta Liaguno's Authentic Response program), and a Chi Gong workshop, Mingtong Gu's Wisdom Chi Gong. See details below.

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Accessing the Akashic Records Training
Chris Sadhuta Liaguno
(an Authentic Response program)
Dates: Nov 17-19; Fri 7-9pm, Sat 12-6pm, Sun 10-6pm
Cost: Friday only $15, Workshop $325.
Location: Solstice Institute (Skylight Room), Boulder, CO.
Contact: RSVP with Chris Sadhuta at 303 926-1550, www.authentic-response.com
The Akashic Records are the original "world wide web" of information for human consciousness - past, present and future. The entrance into the Akasha exists at the pre-conscious level - that state of awareness just before you wake up and right as you're going to sleep. Just like tuning into a television channel or radio station, all you need to learn is how to clear your mind of "static" (fear, limiting beliefs) and intuitively attune to the right frequency to experience the Akashic Records.
What are the benefits of this training?
Understand how to develop your intuition, what the Records are and gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of your life.
Learn how to clear yourself of fear and limiting personal/cultural beliefs that block us from knowing who we are and why we are here, and attune to the OverSoul position essential to access the Akashic Records.
Learn how to access the Records to discover more about your life purpose, personal path, karmic blocks, relationships, past lives, future probabilities, and resources.
Receive complete instruction in theory and technique. You will participate in several group practice and breakout sessions that are designed to support easier access into the Records.
If you're a professional therapist, coach, or healer, then this will be a valuable tool to reveal the source of client's core issues and their most effective healing path.
Chris Sadhuta Liaguno learned to access the Akashic Records in 1991, and currently offers individual sessions, public speaking, and trainings on: Authentic Response (a modality that uses body/spirit wisdom for healing and manifesting), the Knowing Way (practical, spiritual wisdom from "The Knowing" by Gary Bonnell), and the Akashic Records.

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Mingtong Gu, Master Healer and Teacher of Wisdom Chi Gong, will be teaching a Level One workshop at the Solstice Institute on November 18 and 19, from 10-5. Learn the gentle, meditative movement, sound and visualization used to cultivate healing energy (CHI) within yourself and the universe to achieve integration of Mind, Body and Spirit. (Note: Mingtong will hold a FRIDAY ADVANCED CLASS: November 17, 10-5, $125). For more info go to www.chicenter.comThe cost of registration is $225. contact: Elaine 303.546.6215 or epiatridis@msn.com

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City of Boulder/BGBG presents:

Zero Energy Home Workshop
Date: November 29, 2006
Time: 1-5 pm
Where: Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl (enter on 3rd St. side of building)
RSVP: Space is limited, reserve your spot today! Contact Kelli@whatsworking.com
or 303-444-7044
Cost: FREE
Did you know that you can live in a Zero Energy Home today without compromising any luxuries or aspects of your lifestyle? We have people in our community designing, building and living in ZEH that are affordable, beautiful, and comfortable. ZEHs are the most sustainable houses being built and will be viable for 50 years from now, no matter what fossil fuels will cost!
Join Boulder green building gurus to explore how you can become energy self-reliant in a Zero Energy Home. Learn about the practical options available to change your current designing and building practices to reduce the energy use of the home, integrate alternative technologies - so in the near future we don't have to use the word "alternative" any longer. Workshop presenters will cover their own experiences building ZEH from building systems to case studies of new and remodeled homes right here in Boulder.
Presenters include: Eric Doub, Ecofutures Building, Inc.; Larry Kinney, Synertech Systems Corporation; Norber Klelb; and David Johnston. For more information, go to www.whatsworking.com

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ONGOING:
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CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!
You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!
Long distance healings are also available!
Call Miwa to schedule...
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC runs from 7:15-8:45 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY of the month. Cost: FREE!! More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

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We welcome the return of Bellydance teacher Amina Salah to the Wednesday night slot in the Skylight room: Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816

*****
Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Fall music together classes continue in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host
Nov 17 (F) Margo Eva
Nov 21 (T) Arlyn Erica
Nov 24 (F) Bring your own mixes
Nov 28 (T) Mark Erica
Dec 1 (F) Kendra Makaan
Dec 5 (T) Steven ??
Dec 8 (F) Eva
Dec 12 (T) Steven ??
Dec 15 (F) Steven ?? Eva
Dec 19 (T)
Dec 22 (F) Luke
Dec 24 (T)
Dec 29 (F) Isabelle

Solstice Institute-Center November 2006 events

2006-10-31T22:48:00.000-07:00

Kristin Denton - the language of Peace
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

November is a busy month here at the Solstice Center - first, our schedule of Dances - then, a look at some of our events:

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DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host
Oct 31 (T) Mark Makaan
Nov 3 (F) Luke Makaan
Nov 7 (T) Steven Erica
Nov 10 (F) Avinash Makaan
Nov 14 (T) Parmita Mark
Nov 17 (F) Margo Eva
Nov 21 (T) Arlyn Erica
Nov 24 (F) CANCELLED
Nov 28 (T) Mark Erica
Dec 1 (F) Kendra Makaan
Dec 5 (T) Steven ??
Dec 8 (F) Eva
Dec 12 (T) Steven ??
Dec 15 (F) Steven ?? Eva
Dec 19 (T)
Dec 22 (F) Luke
Dec 24 (T)
Dec 29 (F) Isabelle

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This SATURDAY, from 1-6 in the Skylight room:
An Invitation To:
A WOMEN’S CIRCLE
This local Women’s Circle is a 3-month facilitated group experience, held 2 evenings/month, designed for women to nurture and learn from each other by sitting in circle together. The group will be facilitated by experienced coaches and group facilitators Alyce Barry and Susan DeGenring.
This circle is especially valuable if you:
· want to share creative and spiritual space with other women
· want someplace to safely work through challenging patterns
· are interested in working with relationship issues
· want support and connection
The Women’s Circle will combine sharing each woman's stories within a structured container to support inter- and intrapersonal work, using the principles and tools of Shadow Work® and Matrix Group Leadership.
LOGISTICS: When:
The group will be initiated on a weekend afternoon to form the bonds and basic structures, and will thereafter meet two Wednesday evenings a month for 3 months (continuation for the next quarter will be determined at that time.)
1st Session: Saturday Nov 4th, 1:00-6:00 at the Solstice Institute in Boulder
Evening Sessions: Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 on the following dates:
Nov. 15, Dec. 6th and either 13th or 20th (tbd in the group), Jan 3rd and 17th.
Where: Evening Sessions at Susan's house, 820 Tenacity Drive, Longmont (a cat household, please let us know if you have allergies)
Fees (Introductory pricing): $30/month ($15/session) payable at the beginning of the month. Note: The first session, on Nov 4th, will be held at a facility in Boulder, and will be $50 to include the facility fee. So the cost for November will be $65 ($50 + $15)
How to sign up: If you are interested and would like to speak about this opportunity or to register, please contact:
Susan DeGenring www.alchemylearning.com
susan@alchemylearning.com
720 494 7794
SPACE IS LIMITED!!

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World Dance Party! Saturday, November 11, 7:30 pm at the Solstice Center
A benefit for the Swami Vishwananda Foundation, to defray expenses for Swami's upcoming visit on November 30. Sliding scale : $5-12 . DJ's: Luke Addington and Lauren Brillante. For more information, visit www.vishwananda.us

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This Weekend! November 4 and 5, Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St. A 2-day Boulder workshop with Australian mystic and bestselling metaphysical author, Robert Bruce. For over 30 years, Robert has actively explored the mechanics, energetics and dynamics of OBEs, the human energy body, energy work, clairvoyance, healing, and psychic self-defense. Robert is the author of the bestselling books, AstralDynamics, Practical Psychic Self-Defense, and coauthor of Mastering Astral Projection. Learn effective NEW methods for energy work and spiritual development, chakra and kundalini work, altered states, self-healing and healing, astral projection, and psychic self-defense. Don’t miss this practical and user-friendly hands-on workshop. No previous experience needed. $200.00 Call Kate at 720-244-9599 for more information, or email workshops@phantompower.net , or go to www.workshops.phantompower.net
or http://www.astraldynamics.com

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Spiritual Healing - medically verifiable - FREELECTURE
Sunday November 5th, 7:00pm
follow up Sun.Nov.12th, 7:00pm
Solstice Institute
Speaker: Dr.Ruth Wyler,D.D.S., Switzerland
Local contact:303-939-8463 or 972-282-1858
International Series of Lectures in over 60 countries Physicians and healing practitioners report on their experiences in over 400 lectures worldwide. A higher power exists which can help everyone. It is a part of all religions and was known to physicians centuries ago. This ancient knowledge unlocks the door to help and healing once again to people seeking it. It is based on the teachings of Bruno Groening (1906-1959), who became known through his
great healings. Medical specialists, physicians and healing practitioners worldwide belong to the forum of the Medical Scientific Group of the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. They desire to inform their colleagues and tell people generally of their experiences. Through their medical verification of numerous healing reports they became convinced that people can become free from illness in a natural way.
Lecture contents:
Possibilities and limits of spiritual healing
Medically verified healings are presented and explained in an understandable way.
Healed persons relate how they became free from emotional, organic and so-called medically incurable ailments.
The absorption of the healing power can be experienced in the lecture.
Organizer: Medical Scientific Group (MWF) of the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends
For information contact: usa@bruno-groening.org www.bruno-groening.org/english
Bruno Groening (1906-59)

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Mingtong Gu, Master Healer and Teacher of Wisdom Chi Gong, will be teaching a Level One workshop at the Solstice Institute on November 18 and 19, from 10-5. Learn the gentle, meditative movement, sound and visualization used to cultivate healing energy (CHI) within yourself and the universe to achieve integration of Mind, Body and Spirit. (Note: Mingtong will hold a FRIDAY ADVANCED CLASS: November 17, 10-5, $125). For more info go to www.chicenter.comThe cost of registration before October 25 is $200; after it's $225. contact: Elaine 303.546.6215 or epiatridis@msn.com

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Cancer as a Gateway
for the Renewal of your heart and spirit:
A 6 week group for women. Join us in a safe environment, to rest, explore, and to discover who we are now, and what is in our control. (*suitable for all phases of illness & recovery)
Topics Explored:
Stress reduction
Guided healing imagery
Breath relaxation techniques
Mindfulness practice
Emotional release
Excavation of beliefs & meaning
Wellness within illness
Perspectives on faith and spirituality
Mortality and uncertainty
Facilitated by:
Diane Renz, M.A., Psychotherapist, Cancer Counselor, in private practice, is trained in transpersonal, contemplative, and somatic psychology. She has worked for Hospice of boulder county as a bereavement group facilitator, and has spent over 20 years exploring the transformational aspects of illness. She has trained in mindfulness, stress reduction, grief, death & dying, with Thich Nhat Hanh, Jon Kabat Zinn, Stephen Levine, and other masters in mindfulness and spirituality. She is a 13 year survivor of colon and uterine cancer.
Group starts Monday Nov 6 - Dec 11, 6pm-8pm, Boulder location, cost $295
To Register (space limited): Phone (MasterCard Visa), Mail (checks). Contact:
Diane 720 317 5170 or Email: drenzcounseling@comcast.net,
Web: www.presentcenteredpsychotherapy.com
Learn to navigate the “Overwhelm” through mindful support.

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Accessing the Akashic Records Training
Chris Sadhuta Liaguno
(an Authentic Response program)
Dates: Nov 17-19; Fri 7-9pm, Sat 12-6pm, Sun 10-6pm
Cost: Friday only $15, Workshop $325.
Location: Solstice Institute (Skylight Room), Boulder, CO.
Contact: RSVP with Chris Sadhuta at 303 926-1550, www.authentic-response.com
The Akashic Records are the original "world wide web" of information for human consciousness - past, present and future. The entrance into the Akasha exists at the pre-conscious level - that state of awareness just before you wake up and right as you're going to sleep. Just like tuning into a television channel or radio station, all you need to learn is how to clear your mind of "static" (fear, limiting beliefs) and intuitively attune to the right frequency to experience the Akashic Records.
What are the benefits of this training?
Understand how to develop your intuition, what the Records are and gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of your life.
Learn how to clear yourself of fear and limiting personal/cultural beliefs that block us from knowing who we are and why we are here, and attune to the OverSoul position essential to access the Akashic Records.
Learn how to access the Records to discover more about your life purpose, personal path, karmic blocks, relationships, past lives, future probabilities, and resources.
Receive complete instruction in theory and technique. You will participate in several group practice and breakout sessions that are designed to support easier access into the Records.
If you're a professional therapist, coach, or healer, then this will be a valuable tool to reveal the source of client's core issues and their most effective healing path.
Chris Sadhuta Liaguno learned to access the Akashic Records in 1991, and currently offers individual sessions, public speaking, and trainings on: Authentic Response (a modality that uses body/spirit wisdom for healing and manifesting), the Knowing Way (practical, spiritual wisdom from "The Knowing" by Gary Bonnell), and the Akashic Records.

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"Grace Is Within You" Kundalini Meditation Workshop with Violet Korona
Introductory Evening Program Thurs. Nov. 9, 7:00-9:30pm $50.00
Join Violet Thurs. evening to receive healing and blessings, guided meditation, chanting and sound healing to unfold the "Grace Within You". She will begin a journey into the Creative Infinite, for students to experience peace and grace.
Weekend Workshop Thurs. Nov. 9, 7:00pm - Sun. Nov. 12, 4:00pm
$525.00 early registration, $575.00 after Oct. 19
"Grace Is Within You" is a healing and transformational workshop to deepen and expand the Creative Infinite within. Students will be guided through a variety of Kundalini meditation and yoga techniques, pranayama, healing mudras, chanting and sound healing to open to the pure light for inner guidance, peace and grace. Violet will offer prayers and blessings as she facilitates opening the Kundalini channel and awakening Divine consciousness, for healing, peace and grace.
Karen Violet Korona, has studied meditation and yoga with master teachers around the world for over 25 years. She has taught workshops nationally and internationally over the past 20 years, and provides meditation, Kundalini programs and healing treatments at the Violet Korona Center in Littleton, Colorado.
Workshop Location: 302 Pearl St. Boulder, CO
For registration and information call:
303-725-1119 or go to:
www.violetkorona.com

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ONGOING:

REIKI ENERGY CIRCLE
Welcome TO DATCH BAUDISCH in the Thursday evening slot in the Skylight room: Datch has been conducting ENERGY CIRCLES for years and now brings the circle to our community. Every Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the skylight room
at the Solstice Institute Hosted by Datch Baudisch, RMT
Relax Your Body, Soothe Your Mind & Nourish Your Soul!
- FREE WILL DONATION -
What is Reiki Energy Circle?
Reiki Energy Circle was created with the community in mind. Offered once a week,
it brings people together for an evening of relaxation, brief gigong practices, guided meditation, mini Reiki session and good laughter with plenty of open hearts. Datch Baudisch has been hosting The Circle since 1997. She is an experienced sensitive and transmedium. The Energy Circle is a collective space for all those wishing to
maintain a healthy alignment that subtly permeates the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels of being. For more information contact Datch at 303 449 4851, or email her at datch@energycircle.org or visit her website at www.energycircle.org for more background information. Welcome Datch!

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CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!
You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!
Long distance healings are also available!
Call Miwa to schedule...
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC runs from 7:15-8:45 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY of the month. Cost: FREE!! More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

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We welcome the return of Bellydance teacher Amina Salah to the Wednesday night slot in the Skylight room: Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816

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Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

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MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Fall music together classes continue in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

Solstice Center mid-October update

2006-10-14T16:18:00.000-06:00

Solstice Center bamboo floor and tile
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

Hello all,

It has come to my attention that the Hakomi Introductory Weekend coming up October 28-29 did not get proper billing in the last email. We include that information here, plus a run-down of other late October and November events at the building.

Dance news: On October 28 we will be hosting a Halloween Dance that is a fundraiser jointly benefiting Dance Home and The Commons Community Center. The dance starts at 8:00 and the cost is $7. The theme is "celebrating our deceased loved ones". This is a costume party. ****The Barefoot Boogie on October 31 will also be a costumed event. ****Another Dance fundraiser: World Dance Party! Sat, November 11 7:30 pm Admission on sliding scale $5-$12
Proceeds benefit the Swami Vishwananda Foundation and help defray expenses for his visit to Boulder on Nov. 30. Come dance the night away with DJs Luke Addington and Lauren Brillante!

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Other News: Michael Conti, director of the Boulder Shootout, a 24-hr filmmaking festival, is LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD VOLUNTEERS - People needed between October 18-23, 2006 It's that time of year again - The Shoot Out™ is returning for its third year to Boulder, Colorado!! It's one of Boulder's most creative, unique, and fun events. We offer you the opportunity of working with fellow film-making and film-loving enthusiasts, in a safe and respectful environment, with a common goal of making this the best experience possible for everyone involved.to volunteer for the shootout, click here

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Introductory Hakomi Weekend:
Hakomi: A Psychology of Awakening
An Introduction to the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy
with Melissa Grace, M.A., Certified Hakomi Trainer
Co-sponsored by Naropa University's Dept. of Transpersonal Counseling Psych.
There are just a few spaces left in this workshop!
Times: Sat. and Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $235.00 if registered by Oct. 6th, or $275.00 thereafter ($60.00 non-refundable deposit) Although we just passed this deadline we can extend it to Oct. 16th for people who are just receiving this email...
For location, more information, or to register call Hakomi Trainings: 303-266-1866 or email: HakomiTR@aol.com

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THIS SATURDAY!
Hero Dragon offers an imaginative framework in which we can keep the lines of communication with our kids open and focus on facing and solving problems rather than sidestepping them. Parents can take challenging topics like unwanted behavior and self-control into a make-believe world in which we empower heroes and subdue dragons for the good of all. The playful imagery serves to lighten conversations, encourage collaboration, and minimize judgement and blame.
Attendees of this one-day event will get a comprehensive look at how Hero Dragon works. Participants will be invited to work through exercises that demonstrate how to apply Hero Dragon to the circumstances of their own families. See how we can go from "How many times must I tell you!?!?" to "Let's calm that miserable dragon and find our heroes to work this out."
Registrations are now being accepted and will be limited to 30 participants.
October 14, 2006
10 am - 4 pm (with a 1 hour lunch break)
The Big Room Studio at 302 Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado (Wheelchair accessible)
$65
For more information or to register for the workshop,
please visit our website at http://www.HeroDragon.com
or call 720.300.4233
www.herodragon.com
Sue Kranzdorf big room

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THE LANGUAGE OF PEACE - RELATIONSHIP COMMUNICATION SKILLS
A free, two-hour introduction to the language of peace. Find out how to create love and understanding in almost any relationship..including the one with yourself.
Learn a simple, 4-step communication method that creates compassion and harmony in even the most difficult relationships. The Language of Peace gives you the ability to express yourself as you truly are -- in a way that others will appreciate and enjoy. Hear what others are trying to tell you even if it’s in an awkward or aggressive way.
Monday, October 16, 2006, 7:00 p.m., in the BIG ROOM
Please phone 970-586-7734 today to reserve a seat! or see www.harmonicinteractions.com

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DREAMWEAVING, with Ruby Rain - Not for Women only! Everyone is invited!
Ruby is working with the Moon and Ocean, Sophia/Deep wisdom energies - come this next Thursday evening to experience Ruby's unique interpretative method, a fusion of self-hypnosis and ritual, that taps into ancient stories to "peel away layers of consciousness to bring it in and ON!" Methods: dance, trance, ritual divination, improvisational acting and writing.
Final session: Thursday, October 19 7:30-10 pm, IN THE BIG ROOM suggested donation $7-$12 Call/e-mail w/questions: 303-444-1231 or rubyrain@msn.com

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ONGOING:

REIKI ENERGY CIRCLE
Welcome TO DATCH BAUDISCH in the Thursday evening slot in the Skylight room: Datch has been conducting ENERGY CIRCLES for years and now brings the circle to our community. Every Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the skylight room
at the Solstice Institute Hosted by Datch Baudisch, RMT
Relax Your Body, Soothe Your Mind & Nourish Your Soul!
- FREE WILL DONATION -
What is Reiki Energy Circle?
Reiki Energy Circle was created with the community in mind. Offered once a week,
it brings people together for an evening of relaxation, brief gigong practices, guided meditation, mini Reiki session and good laughter with plenty of open hearts. Datch Baudisch has been hosting The Circle since 1997. She is an experienced sensitive and transmedium. The Energy Circle is a collective space for all those wishing to
maintain a healthy alignment that subtly permeates the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels of being. For more information contact Datch at 303 449 4851, or email her at datch@energycircle.org or visit her website at www.energycircle.org for more background information. Welcome Datch!

*****

CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!
You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!
Long distance healings are also available!
Call Miwa to schedule...
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC runs from 7:15-8:45 pm EVERY WEDNESDAY of the month. Cost: FREE!! More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

*****

We welcome the return of Bellydance teacher Amina Salah to the Wednesday night slot in the Skylight room: Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816

*****
Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

*****

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Fall music together classes continue in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at http://www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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LOOKING TOWARDS NOVEMBER:

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Mingtong Gu, Master Healer and Teacher of Wisdom Chi Gong, will be teaching a Level One workshop at the Solstice Institute on November 18 and 19, from 10-5. The cost of registration before October 25 is $200; after it's $225. contact: Elaine 720-252-4270 or epiatridis@msn.com

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A 2-day Boulder workshop with Australian mystic and bestselling metaphysical author, Robert Bruce. November 4 and 5, Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St. Learn effective NEW methods for energy work and spiritual development, chakra and kundalini work, altered states, self-healing and healing, astral projection, and psychic self-defense. Don’t miss this practical and user-friendly hands-on
workshop. No previous experience needed. $200.00
http://workshops.phantompower.net/
or http://www.astraldynamics.com

*****

Cancer as a Gateway
for the Renewal of your heart and spirit:
A 6 week group for women. Join us in a safe environment, to rest, explore, and to discover who we are now, and what is in our control. (*suitable for all phases of illness & recovery)
Topics Explored:
Stress reduction
Guided healing imagery
Breath relaxation techniques
Mindfulness practice
Emotional release
Excavation of beliefs & meaning
Wellness within illness
Perspectives on faith and spirituality
Mortality and uncertainty
Facilitated by:
Diane Renz, M.A., Psychotherapist, Cancer Counselor, in private practice, is trained in transpersonal, contemplative, and somatic psychology. She has worked for Hospice of boulder county as a bereavement group facilitator, and has spent over 20 years exploring the transformational aspects of illness. She has trained in mindfulness, stress reduction, grief, death & dying, with Thich Nhat Hanh, Jon Kabat Zinn, Stephen Levine, and other masters in mindfulness and spirituality. She is a 13 year survivor of colon and uterine cancer.
Group starts Monday Nov 6 - Dec 11, 6pm-8pm, Boulder location, cost $295
To Register (space limited): Phone (MasterCard Visa), Mail (checks). Contact:
Diane 720 317 5170 or Email: drenzcounseling@comcast.net,
Web: www.presentcenteredpsychotherapy.com
Learn to navigate the “Overwhelm” through mindful support.

*****
An Invitation To:
A WOMEN’S CIRCLE
This local Women’s Circle is a 3-month facilitated group experience, held 2 evenings/month, designed for women to nurture and learn from each other by sitting in circle together. The group will be facilitated by experienced coaches and group facilitators Alyce Barry and Susan DeGenring.
This circle is especially valuable if you:
· want to share creative and spiritual space with other women
· want someplace to safely work through challenging patterns
· are interested in working with relationship issues
· want support and connection
The Women’s Circle will combine sharing each woman's stories within a structured container to support inter- and intrapersonal work, using the principles and tools of Shadow Work® and Matrix Group Leadership.
LOGISTICS: When:
The group will be initiated on a weekend afternoon to form the bonds and basic structures, and will thereafter meet two Wednesday evenings a month for 3 months (continuation for the next quarter will be determined at that time.)
1st Session: Saturday Nov 4th, 1:00-6:00 at the Solstice Institute in Boulder
Evening Sessions: Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 on the following dates:
Nov. 15, Dec. 6th and either 13th or 20th (tbd in the group), Jan 3rd and 17th.
Where: Evening Sessions at Susan's house, 820 Tenacity Drive, Longmont (a cat household, please let us know if you have allergies)
Fees (Introductory pricing): $30/month ($15/session) payable at the beginning of the month. Note: The first session, on Nov 4th, will be held at a facility in Boulder, and will be $50 to include the facility fee. So the cost for November will be $65 ($50 + $15)
How to sign up: If you are interested and would like to speak about this opportunity or to register, please contact:
Susan DeGenring
susan@alchemylearning.com
720 494 7794
SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE RESPOND BY OCTOBER 16TH!!

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Spiritual Healing - medically verifiable - FREE LECTURE
Sunday November 5th, 7:00pm
follow up Sun.Nov.12th, 7:00pm
Solstice Institute
Speaker: Dr.Ruth Wyler,D.D.S., Switzerland
Local contact:303-939-8463 or 972-282-1858
International Series of Lectures in over 60 countries Physicians and healing practitioners report on their experiences in over 400 lectures worldwide.
A higher power exists which can help everyone. It is a part of all religions and
was known to physicians centuries ago. This ancient knowledge unlocks the
door to help and healing once again to people seeking it. It is based on the
teachings of Bruno Groening (1906-1959), who became known through his
great healings. Medical specialists, physicians and healing practitioners worldwide belong to the forum of the Medical Scientific Group of the Bruno Groening Circle of
Friends. They desire to inform their colleagues and tell people generally of
their experiences. Through their medical verification of numerous healing
reports they became convinced that people can become free from illness in a
natural way.
Lecture contents:
Possibilities and limits of spiritual healing
Medically verified healings are presented and explained in an understandable way
Healed persons relate how they became free from emotional, organic
and so-called medically incurable ailments
The absorption of the healing power can be experienced in the lecture
Organizer: Medical Scientific Group (MWF) of the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends
For information contact: usa@bruno-groening.org www.bruno-groening.org/english
Bruno Groening (1906-59)

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"Grace Is Within You" Kundalini Meditation Workshop with Violet Korona
Introductory Evening Program Thurs. Nov. 9, 7:00-9:30pm $50.00
Join Violet Thurs. evening to receive healing and blessings, guided meditation, chanting and sound healing to unfold the "Grace Within You". She will begin a journey into the Creative Infinite, for students to experience peace and grace.
Weekend Workshop Thurs. Nov. 9, 7:00pm - Sun. Nov. 12, 4:00pm
$525.00 early registration, $575.00 after Oct. 19
"Grace Is Within You" is a healing and transformational workshop to deepen and expand the Creative Infinite within. Students will be guided through a variety of Kundalini meditation and yoga techniques, pranayama, healing mudras, chanting and sound healing to open to the pure light for inner guidance, peace and grace. Violet will offer prayers and blessings as she facilitates opening the Kundalini channel and awakening Divine consciousness, for healing, peace and grace.
Karen Violet Korona, has studied meditation and yoga with master teachers around the world for over 25 years. She has taught workshops nationally and internationally over the past 20 years, and provides meditation, Kundalini programs and healing treatments at the Violet Korona Center in Littleton, Colorado.
Workshop Location: 302 Pearl St. Boulder, CO
For registration and information call:
303-725-1119.

We are excited about the new floor installation in our studio hallway; aesthetically pleasing, and easier to clean. The tile was installed by master craftsman Chrystos Minot (who also installed the new oak molding as well as the tile in the bathroom). If you are looking for an expert tile-installer or carpenter, craftsman please call Chrystos at Wise Habitat Resources: 720-364-5835. The Bamboo was installed by Dale Day (303.552.7561). Similarly, if you are looking for someone to install flagstone walkways, I will recommend Makaan Burt, who installed some for us this summer (303.257.8219). Peter MacGill, the carpenter who installed our skylights in the hallway this summer, is also an amazing carpenter and craftsman. He can be reached at 303.589.5980 - We forward their names and numbers since we are happy with their work, and you will be too, if you need some interior/exterior remodeling.
www.302pearl.com

The Dance Home Steering Committee has a message for the dancers in the community: Precision Plumbing at www.precisionplumbing.com is generously contributing to Boulder nonprofits, and the Solstice Institute's Dance Home project needs this support to replenish our Equipment Fund, which is essential to the development of our community dances and the patrons we serve. Please take a minute to click on the blinking link at the top of this web-site to nominate the Solstice Institute for a $1,000
donation. Thank you all for your ongoing support.

October 2006 events at the Solstice Center/302 Pearl St. Studios, Boulder, Colorado

2006-09-29T10:43:00.000-06:00

Orion on new Solstice bamboo floor
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

Here is what is happening this October 2006 at the "Solstice Center" (which includes the following: 302 Pearl St. Studios, Solstice Institute, and Boulder Ayurveda, all located on the SE corner of 3rd and Pearl in Boulder, Colorado). In addition, we make available our on line calendar for you to make reference to, as well as the BLOG which contains archives of all the monthly newsletters as well as dance home schedules. Please make sure you come by to see our new bamboo floor in the hallway sanctuary as well as the new tiling!

Photo: Orion Wild-Machen sits on the new bamboo floor in the hallway sanctuary at the Solstice Center.

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Dance Home Schedule:
A reminder for our dancers - Dance Home now starts at 9:00 pm on Fridays. This change will help accommodate better use of the building during the early evening hours. Barefoot Boogie's time on Tuesdays remains unchanged.

Oct’ 3 (T) Mark Erica

Oct’ 6 (F) Dave Makaan

Oct’ 10 (T) Parmita Erica

Oct’ 13 (F) Luke Eva

Oct’ 17 (T) Steven Erica

Oct’ 20 (F) Margo Eva

Oct’ 24 (T) Arlyn Mark & Margo

Oct’ 27 (F) Kendra Makaan

Oct’ 31 (T) Mark Mark

Nov’ 3 (F) Isabelle Mark

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We welcome the return of Bellydance teacher Amina Salah to the Wednesday night slot in the Skylight room: Please call her for details if you are interested in BELLYDANCE! at 720-339-0816

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We also welcome DATCH BAUDISCH in the Thursday evening slot in the Skylight room: Datch has been conducting ENERGY CIRCLES for years and now brings the circle to 302 Pearl. Please contact Datch at 303.449.4851 for more information or visit her website at www.energycircle.org for more background information. Welcome Datch!

*****

Movie night at Solstice! THE BOULDER PREMIERE OF CHAUTAUQUA THEN AND NOW - The film is an empowering exploration of universal laws and the realm of the psyche.
6:30pm, Thursday, October 5th, 2006 suggested donation: $5-$10 at the Solstice Center at 302 Pearl St.
The Director, Producer, Varadaan and Jyoti Wind will be on hand for this hometown film Premiere at the Solstice Center. The film also features Vamadeva and co-host Linda Green. This recently completed film, shot entirely in Boulder, Colorado, is currently running on BTV – Boulder Television, Channel 54. DVDs available for purchase at the show. Contact: Arthur Nazzaro 303-443-4685
Email for Info: Arthur@ChautauquaTheMovie.com

*****

Ladies - want to try something fun? DREAMWEAVING, WITH RUBY RAIN
A fusion of self-hypnosis and ritual:
Thursday nights 7:30-10 pm, IN THE BIG ROOM
October 5, 12, 19
suggested donation $7-$12
dance, trance, ritual divination, improvisational acting and writing.
Call/e-mail w/questions: 303-444-1231 or rubyrain@msn.com

*****

INTRODUCTION TO BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRL THERAPY: for practitioners of Rolfing and Structural Integration, Sept. 29-Oct. 3 For more information contact: Carol Agneessens, 831-662-3057. email: carolanda@aol.com.

*****
BARBARA BRENNAN WEEKEND
Barbara Brennan Weekend! Join Carolyn Eberle for a special weekend introduction to the Fundamentals of Brennan Healing Science. Friday, October 6 (6:30-8:30 pm), Saturday October 7 and 8, here at the Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St. These teachings on human energy and consciousness, health, healing and self-awareness are at the cutting edge of human development. The workshop is taught by Carolyn Eberle, who holds an MA in counseling and is an advanced Training Graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. For more information contact: Carolyn Eberle, 720-530-7621 email: eberle01@sprynet.com

******
The Neurology of Posture
A Course in Neurofascial Manipulation
October 9-11, 2006, 302 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, Cost: $400.
The goal of this seminar is to make the immense complexity of the nervous system intelligible and useful to you in your practice. It is a hands-on exploration of ways you can work with both the central and peripheral nervous systems to improve structural function and balance and to reduce pain.
The seminar integrates the peripheral and cranial nerve work of Jean-Pierre Barral, the assessment techniques of the Australian Neurodynamic group, central nervous system innovations of neurophysiologist Ted Carrick and the structural principles of Ida Rolf.
In the practical portion you will learn to palpate neural tissue, to distinguish inflammatory conditions and to assess the “glide” of nerve trunks within their surroundings. While it may take months to become proficient in palpation, you can quickly learn enough to recognize compromised states and have a beneficial effect on them.
Discussions will present the most recent understanding of inflammation and its critical importance to normal functioning of both the structure and the nervous system. You will also learn distinctions between the peripheral and central nervous systems and their relations to structural distortions.
Several web pages present background information at www.dhazen.com
Register for the seminar with the Rolf Institute. Please contact: Jim Jones, Director of Education at jjones@rolf.org or 800-530-8875 ext.105. The Institute policies for payment and cancellation for Continuing Education Workshops will apply.

*****

Hero Dragon Parent Workshop - October 14
Hero Dragon offers an imaginative framework in which we can keep the lines of communication with our kids open and focus on facing and solving problems rather than sidestepping them. Parents can take challenging topics like unwanted behavior and self-control into a make-believe world in which we empower heroes and subdue dragons for the good of all. The playful imagery serves to lighten conversations, encourage collaboration, and minimize judgement and blame.
Attendees of this one-day event will get a comprehensive look at how Hero Dragon works. Participants will be invited to work through exercises that demonstrate how to apply Hero Dragon to the circumstances of their own families. See how we can go from "How many times must I tell you!?!?" to "Let's calm that miserable dragon and find our heroes to work this out."
Registrations are now being accepted and will be limited to 30 participants.
MORE DETAILS:
October 14, 2006
10 am - 4 pm (with a 1 hour lunch break)
The Big Room Studio at 302 Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado (Wheelchair accessible)
$65
For more information or to register for the workshop,
please visit our website at www.herodragon.com
or call 720.300.4233

*****
Hakomi Trainings, October 19-22.

*****
CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!
You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!
Long distance healings are also available!
Call Miwa to schedule...
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
When: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of Every Month
Time: Drop In Anytime between 7:15 - 8:30 pm.
Cost: FREE!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

*****
Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

*****

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Fall music together classes will start on September 16 in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at http://www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

LOOKING FORWARD TO NOVEMBER
*****

"November 4 and 5, Solstice Center, 302 Pearl St. A 2-day Boulder workshop with Australian mystic and bestselling metaphysical author, Robert Bruce. Learn effective NEW methods for energy work and spiritual development, chakra and kundalini work, altered states, self-healing and healing, astral projection, and psychic self-defense. Don’t miss this practical and user-friendly hands-on
workshop. No previous experience needed. $200.00
http://workshops.phantompower.net/
or http://www.astraldynamics.com

*****
The Violet Korona Center Presents:
"Grace Is Within You"Kundalini Meditation Workshop with Violet Korona
Introductory Evening Program
Thurs. Nov. 9, 7:00-9:30pm $50.00
Join Violet Thurs. evening to receive healing and blessings, guided meditation, chanting and sound healing to unfold the "Grace Within You". She will begin a journey into the Creative Infinite, for students to experience peace and grace.

Weekend Workshop
Thurs. Nov. 9, 7:00pm - Sun. Nov. 12, 4:00pm
$525.00 early registration, $575.00 after Oct. 19

"Grace Is Within You" is a healing and transformational workshop to deepen and expand the Creative Infinite within. Students will be guided through a variety of Kundalini meditation and yoga techniques, pranayama, healing mudras, chanting and sound healing to open to the pure light for inner guidance, peace and grace. Violet will offer prayers and blessings as she facilitates opening the Kundalini channel and awakening Divine consciousness, for healing, peace and grace.

Karen Violet Korona has studied meditation and yoga with master teachers around the world for over 25 years. She has taught workshops nationally and internationally over the past 20 years, and provides meditation, Kundalini programs and healing treatments at the Violet Korona Center in Littleton, Colorado.
Workshop Location: 302 Pearl St. Boulder, CO
For registration and information call: 303-725-1119
http://www.violetkorona.com/

Solstice Institute/302 Pearl St. studios September 2006 events

2006-09-07T22:22:00.000-06:00

Greetings!

Here is what is happening this September at the "Solstice Center" (which includes the following: Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St. Studios, and Boulder Ayurveda, all located on the SE corner of 3rd and Pearl in Boulder, Colorado). For your entertainment this month we invite you to watch a short, 2.5 minute music video highlighting events at the building this summer - with selected scenes of the new skylights, gardens, and other building activity. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhmYnXsaQ04 to see the video.

A reminder for our dancers - Dance Home now starts at 9:00 pm on Fridays. This change will help accommodate better use of the building during the early evening hours. Barefoot Boogie's time on Tuesdays remains unchanged.
•••••••
AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE SOLSTICE INSTITUTE:
BE GOOD
WIN $2000
Boulder County Nonprofits are invited to apply for $2000 minigrants in 12 sectors of Sustainable Culture. PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE IF YOU KNOW A NON-PROFIT THAT MIGHT BE INTERESTED.
Application is simple. Deadline is Sept 21, 2006.
Applicants must be 501(c)3 organizations. Please forward this email to another non-profit you feel may be interested.
Go to www.sustainability.org for application form and more details. A project of the Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street.

UPCOMING SOLSTICE EVENTS:

Yes - it's that time of year again for the SOLSTICE VARIETY SHOW! September 16.
On Saturday, September 16th, Dance Home is presenting it's 5th performance Showcase of community members sharing their talent and playfulness. The show starts at 7:30, with a dance party from 10:00--12Mid. The fee is $7.

Dance Home is also having a Yardsale on Saturday, September 16th from 9--1PM to raise money for insurance and a new sound system, so donations of merchandise are welcome the week and the night before. For more information about the Yardsale, call 303-499-9357. We will be accepting donations for the Yardsale - please drop them off at the building the Thursday and Friday nights before.

Another way to help Dance Home meet its insurance needs is to go to www.precisionplumbing.com and nominate the Solstice Institute for one of the twelve monthly grants of $1000 they are giving away.

DANCE HOME DJ SHEDULE:

Date DJ Host

Sept’ 5 (T) Parmita Makaan

Sept’ 8 (F) Luke Mark

Sept’ 12 (T) Mark Eva

Sept’ 15 (F) Avinash Mark

Sept’ 19 (T) Isabelle Makaan

Sept’ 22 (F) Margo Eva

Sept’ 26 (T) Kendra Mark

Sept’ 29 (F) Arlyn Mark

Oct’ Avi and Luke are away

Oct’ 3 (T) Mark

Oct’ 6 (F)

Oct’ 10 (T)

Oct’ 13 (F)

Oct’ 17 (T) Steven

RENTAL EVENTS AT 302 PEARL:

HAKOMI TRAINING September 7-11 (this is a pre-registered event).

CAROLYN EBERLE LEADS: Free Intro to Energy Healing, Fundamentals Of Brennan Healing Science; Wednesday, September 6th, 7-9pm in the Skylight Room. Healing self and others. Mind-Energy Body Institute 720/530-7621.

THE DARK QUEENS
Outcast Women of Power from Lillith to Mary Magdalena
5 Thursday nights, Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5,12,19 $125
7:30 - 10 pm @ the Solstice Institute 302 Pearl St.
We'll dance for the first half hour to loosen our minds as well as our bodies. Then we'll trance journey for the next 1/2 hour to divine which of the Dark Queens is rising thru the earth & our bodies to inspire our creative expression. The third 1/2 hour will be devoted to study & translation of the relevant Hebrew Biblical text. The concluding hour we'll dedicate to mystical play - weaving the themes & feelings thru art, acting improvisation or writing.
At one point during the years of rabbinical school, the spirits of my aunt Dora & grandmother Hanna who were murdered in Auschwitz came close and I asked them: "I can't carry nor redeem either of your experiences much less 6 million. What am I to do?" They answered: "Live & share as much joy & happiness as you possibly can. They took that from us long before our bodies." I offer you the beginning of the harvest of that delightful challenge in addition to the fruits already gathered from my work experiences as renegade rabbi*, writer, artist, actress, hypnotherapist & graphologist. Feel free to contact me for any information: rubyrain@msn.com or 303-444-1231. (*I graduated from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical School in 6/95 & was ordained by Rabbi Zalman Schacter-Shalomi.)

FREE LECTURE, Friday, September 22 with Jim Self, 6:30-9:00 pm in the Skylight Room: Living in the 5th Dimension, Altering Time and Mastering Alchemy
International teacher, healer and speaker, Jim Self returns to the Front Range to offer new tools and information on integrating Sacred Geometric Fields, Alchemy, the Speed of Light and Simultaneous Time into your life.
Jim will share with you his wealth of 27 years of work with energy, the Celestial Hierarchy and down-to-earth tools for creating higher levels of awareness.
More information can be received by going to www.masteringalchemy.com
Jim is often introduced as a teacher’s teacher and a healer’s healer. He has been leading seminars and teaching healing, clairvoyance and personal energy management courses throughout North America since 1980 and is the founder of Northern California’s Avalon Institute.

ONGOING EVENTS:

CHANNELED AND TRANCE MEDIUM HEALING CLINIC, hosted by Miwa Linehan.
Trance Medium Healings are high energy healings that help you connect with your spiritual answers so that you can live your truth. By receiving a spirit to spirit healing at this level of energy and awareness, you will feel great and shine with your newfound freedom and wisdom!
You can get healing and communication on any aspect of your life!
Come get more clarity and awareness in this amazing healing space!!
Long distance healings are also available!
Call Miwa to schedule...
Location: THE BIG ROOM, Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street
When: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of Every Month
Time: Drop In Anytime between 7:15 - 8:30 pm.
Cost: FREE!!
More Info: Contact Miwa Linehan at 303-449-3977

THE BOULDER NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION (NVC)
The NVC practice group is no longer meeting here at 302 Pearl. The new location is now The Atrium, on 30th and Iris in Boulder. The group still meets every second and fourth monday from 7:00-9:00. For more information, contact Kanya Likanasudh at 720-565-2950

MEN'S GROUP meets Thursday evenings in in the skylight room. For information about this group, please contact Earl McGowen at 720-565-6924

Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute every Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30. You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' Fall music together classes will start on September 16 in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

THE WAY OF THE SWORD
Resuming once again starting September 11, and continuing every Monday evening from 4:30-6:00 pm. Cost is $44/month (or $11/class). Equipment is provided. Daelinar can be contacted by phone (303.250.5172) or email: daelinar@gmail.com Once upon a time, the way of the sword was the pinnacle of warfare and an essential subject of academic study in most civilized countries. Now obsolete in modern warfare, the fading art of swordplay is a wonderful way to increase fitness, grace, concentration and self-confidence. Daelinar has studied martial arts for twenty years and incorporates European fencing with Japanese Kendo and Shaolin Kung-fu in this class. Great for all ages. Class is held Mondays at the Solstice Institute.

INTRODUCTION TO BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRL THERAPY: for practitioners of Rolfing and Structural Integration, Sept. 29-Oct. 3 For more information contact: Carol Agneessens, 831-662-3057. email: carolanda@aol.com.

LOOKING FORWARD TO OCTOBER

Fundamentals of Brennan Healing Science Weekend Workshop, Boulder - October 6, 7, 8. at the Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St. The Barbara Brennan School of Healing is a 4-year internationally renown hands-on energy healing school. For more information contact Carolyn Eberle 720/530-7621.

Hero Dragon Parent Workshop - October 14
Hero Dragon offers an imaginative framework in which we can keep the lines of communication with our kids open and focus on facing and solving problems rather than sidestepping them. Parents can take challenging topics like unwanted behavior and self-control into a make-believe world in which we empower heroes and subdue dragons for the good of all. The playful imagery serves to lighten conversations, encourage collaboration, and minimize judgement and blame.
Attendees of this one-day event will get a comprehensive look at how Hero Dragon works. Participants will be invited to work through exercises that demonstrate how to apply Hero Dragon to the circumstances of their own families. See how we can go from "How many times must I tell you!?!?" to "Let's calm that miserable dragon and find our heroes to work this out."
Registrations are now being accepted and will be limited to 30 participants.
MORE DETAILS:
October 14, 2006
10 am - 4 pm (with a 1 hour lunch break)
The Big Room Studio at 302 Pearl Street
Boulder, Colorado (Wheelchair accessible)
$65
For more information or to register for the workshop,
please visit our website at http://www.HeroDragon.com
or call 720.300.4233

The Neurology of Posture
A Course in Neurofascial Manipulation
October 9-11, 2006, 302 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, Cost: $400.
The goal of this seminar is to make the immense complexity of the nervous system intelligible and useful to you in your practice. It is a hands-on exploration of ways you can work with both the central and peripheral nervous systems to improve structural function and balance and to reduce pain.
The seminar integrates the peripheral and cranial nerve work of Jean-Pierre Barral, the assessment techniques of the Australian Neurodynamic group, central nervous system innovations of neurophysiologist Ted Carrick and the structural principles of Ida Rolf.
In the practical portion you will learn to palpate neural tissue, to distinguish inflammatory conditions and to assess the “glide” of nerve trunks within their surroundings. While it may take months to become proficient in palpation, you can quickly learn enough to recognize compromised states and have a beneficial effect on them.
Discussions will present the most recent understanding of inflammation and its critical importance to normal functioning of both the structure and the nervous system. You will also learn distinctions between the peripheral and central nervous systems and their relations to structural distortions.
Several web pages present background information at http://dhazen.com.
Register for the seminar with the Rolf Institute. Please contact: Jim Jones, Director of Education at jjones@rolf.org or 800-530-8875 ext.105. The Institute policies for payment and cancellation for Continuing Education Workshops will apply.

Thanks for reading. If you are interested in space rental at 302 Pearl St. Studios, please reply to or forward this email.

If you are in the neighborhood, please come by and check out the beautiful new hallway skylights that our carpenter, Peter Macgill, has recently installed. The once formerly cramped hallway is now a lofty place of respite. Also, come and take a look at the gardens in the front of the building that Varadaan, building owner, has so lovingly installed.

Solstice Institute/302 Pearl St. studios August 2006 events

2006-07-21T21:06:00.000-06:00

Miwa and David
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

We have a few things of importance to note before discussing what's happening in August at the Solstice Institute/302 Pearl St. Studios:

First, Dance Home now starts at 9:00 pm on Fridays. This change will help accommodate better use of the building during the early evening hours. Barefoot Boogie's time on Tuesdays remains unchanged.

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host

Aug 25 CANCELLED

Aug’ 29 (T) Arlyn Mark

Sept’ 1 (F) Steven

Sept’ 5 (T) Parmita Makaan ?

Sept’ 8 (F) Luke

Sept’ 12 (T) Mark

Sept’ 15 (F) Avinash Makaan ?

Sept’ 19 (T) Isabelle Makaan ?

Sept’ 22 (F) Margo Erica ???

Sept’ 26 (T) Kendra

Sept’ 29 (F) Arlyn Makaan ?

Oct’ Avi and Luke are away

Oct’ 3 (T) Mark

*****
BE GOOD
WIN $2000

Boulder County Nonprofits are invited to apply for $2000 minigrants in 12 sectors of Sustainable Culture.

Application is simple. Deadline is Sept 21, 2006.
Applicants must be 501(c)3 organizations. Please forward this email to
another non-profit you feel may be interested.

Go to www.sustainability.org for an application form and more details. A
project of the Solstice Institute at 302 Pearl Street.

The Dance Home Steering Committee has a message for the dancers in the community: Precision Plumbing at www.precisionplumbing.com is generously contributing to Boulder nonprofits, and the Solstice Institute's Dance Home project needs this support to replenish our Equipment Fund, which isessential to the development of our community dances and the patrons we serve. Please take a minute to click on the blinking link at the top of
this web-site to nominate the Solstice Institute for a $1,000
donation. Thank you all for your ongoing support.

EVENTS IN AUGUST

Yoga Hoop Dance 101 with Betty Hoops - Monday, August 7, 6:00-7:00, in the big room at 302 Pearl. Betty Hoops Dance Therapy integrates yoga, strength training & dance techniques to give you a fun workout for your body, mind & soul. Burn 100 cal every 10 min. as you hoop through the rhythms of Earth, Water, Fire & Air. This moving meditation uses the spiral dance of the hoop to unwind your stress & unleash the raw power of being human. Your hoop will be your prayer wheel & your body, its
Whirling Dervish. Set your intentions to heal in motion!
sign up on www.bettyhopps.com
$12 or Call Betty at 303 746 4388

Free Lecture with Jim Self, August 24, Thursday 7-9:30pm in the Big Room, 302 Pearl St. Studios/Solstice Institute: Living in the 5th Dimension, Altering Time and Mastering Alchemy
International teacher, healer and speaker, Jim Self returns to the Front
Range to offer new tools and information on integrating Sacred Geometric Fields, Alchemy, the Speed of Light and Simultaneous Time into your life. Ascension is a word that is too small for what is actually occurring during this incredible time of shift. Would you like to learn specific steps that will alter the way you experience yourself? Tools which will allow you to
walk thought the seams of time and motion?
By understanding there is much more to life than the box you have
accepted as reality, you will open opportunities to experience yourself in
much grander ways. Opportunities such as:
--- Merging with the Soul to know what the Soul knows.
--- Learning to move within a different structure of time
--- Knowing the result of a choice before you take action.
Jim will share with you his wealth of 27 years of work with energy, the
Celestial Hierarchy and down-to-earth tools for creating higher levels of awareness. More information can be received by going to www.masteringalchemy.com
Jim is often introduced as a teacher's teacher and a healer's healer. He has been leading seminars and teaching healing, clairvoyance and personal energy management courses throughout North America since 1980 and is the founder of Northern California's Avalon Institute.

SUSAN HARPER - THE HEART OF BELONGING Weekend with an optional Monday August 12 and 13, 2006 Boulder, CO Location for Weekend: 302 Pearl Street Studios, 302 Pearl St, Boulder - within walking distance of food and lodging. Fee: $225 for Weekend - $300 for three days Send: $50 non-refundable registration fee payable to: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St.
Longmont, CO 80503 Cancellation Policy: All payments non-refundable after May 10, 2006 For Further Information contact: Gael Ohlgren: 303 530-2992
gael@gaelohlgren.com www.gaelohlgren.com Location for Monday: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503
Belonging is a powerful theme, directly related to the intimacy that is in
every human being. We live in a time where the temples of false
advertising hypnotize and confuse our authentic longings delivering us to superficial places that are empty of real nourishment. Our responsibility as adults is to refine the compass of our own genuine longing and belonging. In this five day intensive, Susan Harper tends relational capacity, creative imagination, and the heart of belonging.
What Will We Do?
*New Continuum Movement Explorations - Susan brings new movement and sound
explorations to facilitate a liquid articulation throughout the whole
organism in a self-paced process that is pleasurable and empowering.
*Perceptual Exercises Vital new ways of perceiving dramatically affect
our movement, physical structure, psychological profile, and capacity for intimacy.
*Deepen Embodiment As we deepen physical embodiment greater awareness arises. When awareness rises, Belonging awakens. It is incredibly imaginative, ripe with creative fecundity.
*Benefits - The movement encourages a heartful, listening, responsive body.

These practices open a radical capacity for presence, resonance and love.

Living Yoga and Live Foods August 19, 2006
Solstice Institute 302 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
Time: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Life Transitions Cafe presents a Boulder raw foods community event a day of Yoga, meditation, raw foods, and live music... featuring special guest, Patrick Oancia , director of YogaJaya Studios in Tokyo, Japan, who is traveling worldwide spreading his unique approach to Yoga. Become engrossed in yoga, livings foods, community, and the creative arts! For more info about Patrick and his mission see: www.YogaJaya.com

Patrick will lead 2 Yoga Modules. Focusing on asana, pranayama,
meditation,Yoga Nidra, and Q&A, while interweaving talks on the full
integration of Yoga experience into modern day life from a non-dogmatic and open perspective. Life Transitions will provide Raw
Chocolate(cacao)drinks & treats, lemonade, water, and a spectacular raw food feast followed by Live Music. This will be a highly charged,
informative, and inspired Event!

INVESTMENT: FULL EVENT.....................................$111-
YOGA SESSIONS & TREATS...................$80-
1 YOGA SESSION...............................$40-
2 SESSIONS.....................................$75-
*50% DEPOSIT HOLDS SPACE There may be an additional session offered Sunday
CONTACT: STEPHANIE MCMAHON or LUCRETIA J @ 303- 443-3841

CAROLYN EBERLE LEADS:
Colorado Healers Supporting each other professionally; Wednesday, August 16, 7pm To be part of an Internet communication network and/or to come to a networking/professional meeting contact Carolyn, Mind-Energy Body Institute 720/530-7621.

Energy Psychotherapy Training Free Intro Lecture - Sunday, Aug. 27th, 7pm. How to heal/grow at the deepest levels by working with yourself and/or clients in a systematic and coordinated method that creates magic in the moment for deep realizations, transformation and awakening! See at the most subtle level how we change, influence and create our realities.Contact the Mind-Energy Body Institute, Carolyn Eberle 720/530-7621.

3-Rings of Healing Shape Shifting Your Emotional Realities; Sunday, August
20th, 7pm. Personal process group forming following a system of
transformation that combines western, eastern and shamanistic techniques.
Contact 720/530-7621.

ONGING EVENTS AT 302 PEARL:

MIWA LINEHAN'S TRANCE MEDIUM/CHANNELED HEALING CLINIC! July 26 is the next
session. The August sessions will be on the 9th and 23rd from 7:15 -
8:30. Cost: $20. You can get a healing and communication on any aspect of
your life: relationships, family, career, health concerns,
illness/injuries, past lives, angels/guides, life purpose, and question
that will guide you along your spiritual path. These healings are
incredibly powerful and instantaneous. You will feel the strength of the
energy as soon as you enter the room!
Location: The Solstice Institute, Skylight room
Come experience this amazing healing space!!

Miwa is also hosting a Free introductory talk, August 2, 7:00-9:00, for her new sessions in the Big room which start Wednesday, August 30, 6:30-9:00, and will continue weekly thereafter.

THE BOULDER NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION (NVC)
The NVC practice group this coming Monday night, July 24th, will explore the topic of "blame." and will look at how blame blocks compassion for others and prevents deeper self-insight. The group will also be dedicating 15-30 minutes to discussing some group business related to covering the rent and inviting new facilitators.
The practice group will be holding their last discussion forum August 14 in the Skylight Room from 7:15-9:15. For more information, contact Markus Stobbs at (303) 927-1800.

MEN'S GROUP Thursday evenings, July 27, August 3,10,17,24,31 in the skylight room.

Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute Mondays from 2:00 - 3:30 (summer hours). You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

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Thanks for reading. If you are interested in space rental at 302 Pearl St.
Studios, please reply to this email, though it should be noted that the
facility manager will be on vacation between July 20 and August 2.

If you are in the neighborhood, please come by and check out the beautiful
new hallway skylights that our carpenter, Peter Macgill, has recently
installed. The once formerly cramped hallway is now a lofty place of
respite. Also, come and take a look at the gardens in the front of the
building that Varadaan, building owner, has so lovingly installed.

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July 2006 events at 302 Pearl St. studios/Solstice Institute

2006-06-30T13:32:00.000-06:00

Makaan Burt, stonemason
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

Happy Solstice from the Solstice Institute! Here's what is happening this July:

Hoop Dance 101 with Betty Hoops: Monday, July 24 and Monday August 7 from 6:00-7:00 at the Solstice Institute. $12
Betty Hoops Dance Therapy integrates yoga, strength training & dance techniques to give you a fun workout for your body, mind & soul. Burn 100 cal every 10 min. as you hoop through the rhythms of Earth, Water, Fire & Air. This moving meditation uses the spiral dance of the hoop to unwind your stress & unleash the raw power of being human. Your hoop will be your prayer wheel & your body, its’ Whirling Dervish. Set your intentions to heal in motion!
for full information look at www.bettyhoops.com
To sign up for these workshops, please call 303-746-4388

SATURDAY NIGHT! Saturday July 1, 2006 7-10 PM
THE WISDOM OF ANCIENT EGYPT
Independent Egyptologist Stephen Mehler, author of The Land of Osiris and From Light Into Darkness: The Evolution Of Religion In Ancient Egypt and his teacher, indigenous wisdom keeper Abd'El Hakim Awyan, will present an evening featuring the oral tradition and wisdom of ancient Egypt, Saturday July 1, 2006 7-10 PM at the Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO. Contact Stephen at (303) 499-5514 for details.

AN EVENING OF BLISS FOR SINGLES We're doing it again because there is no such thing as too much BLISS! Saturday, July 15 7-10pm Join Ed Fell, M.S. and Pam Babbitt, S.I. as we experience sacred laughter, outrageous fun and creative connection through movement, tantra and music in a heart opening celebration of singlehood. See www.SexCoaching.comfor full details. Gender balanced, $30, Solstice Institute. Pre-registration necessary. Please call 720.206.4777 or e-mail Info@SexCoaching.com with questions or registrations

Attention dancers: the Barefoot Boogie dance of July 4 is cancelled. Here's the schedule for the rest of the month:

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host

June 27 (T) Isabelle Makaan

June 30 (F) Arlyn Megan & Mark

July 4 CANCELLED

July 7 (F) Michael Erica

July 11 (T) Parmita Makaan

July 14 (F) Steven Mark

July 18 (T) Mark Chris

July 21 (F) Luke Makaan

July 25 (T) Arlyn Erica

July 28 (F) Isabelle ? Erica

The Dance Home Steering Committee has a message for the dancers in the community:
Precision Plumbing at www.precisionplumbing.com is generously contributing to Boulder nonprofits, and the Solstice Institute's Dance Home project needs this support to replenish our Equipment Fund, which is essential to the development of our community dances and the patrons we serve. Please take a minute to click on the blinking link at the top of this web-site and then nominate the Solstice Institute for a $1,000
donation. Thank you all for your ongoing support.

KEN COHEN has reserved the studios for Deer and Crane Qigong for Teacher Trainees only during the day, July 1 and 2. We would like to announce that he is having an August 4 Book-signing and talk covering his new book, Honoring the Medicine: Native American Healing, in Nederland, Colorado at the Good Karma Center 303-258-1121.

RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES SUMMER CAMPS
It's that time of year again - Renaissance Adventures, a local business that offers summer camp programs in Adventure Quest (dynamic, live-action theater games for kids ages 6 to 16), is gearing up for their summer program at 302 Pearl. Mark Hoge, Renaissance Adventure's director, reports that there are still spaces in most camps as well as in the girls cabins at the overnight camp. Check their website for more information at www.renaissanceadventures.com

LOOKING FORWARD TO AUGUST

Living Yoga and Live Foods August 19, 2006
Solstice Institute 302 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
Time: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Life Transitions Cafe presents a Boulder raw foods community event—a day of Yoga, meditation, raw foods, and live music... featuring special guest, Patrick Oancia , director of YogaJaya Studios in Tokyo, Japan, who is traveling worldwide spreading his unique approach to Yoga. Become engrossed in yoga, livings foods, community, and the creative arts! . For more info about Patrick and his mission see: www.YogaJaya.com

Patrick will lead 2 Yoga Modules. Focusing on asana, pranayama, meditation,Yoga Nidra, and Q&A, while interweaving talks on the full integration of Yoga experience into modern day life from a non-dogmatic and open perspective. Life Transitions will provide Raw Chocolate(cacao)drinks & treats, lemonade, water, and a spectacular raw food feast followed by Live Music. This will be a highly charged, informative, and inspired Event!

INVESTMENT: FULL EVENT.....................................$111-
YOGA SESSIONS & TREATS...................$80-
1 YOGA SESSION...............................$40-
2 SESSIONS.....................................$75-
*50% DEPOSIT HOLDS SPACE There may be an additional session offered Sunday CONTACT: STEPHANIE MCMAHON or LUCRETIA J @ 303- 443-3841

CAROLYN EBERLE LEADS:
Colorado Healers Supporting each other professionally; Wednesday, August 16, 7pm To be part of an Internet communication network and/or to come to a networking/professional meeting contact Carolyn, Mind-Energy Body Institute 720/530-7621.

Energy Psychotherapy Training Free Intro Lecture - Sunday, Aug. 27th, 7pm. How to heal/grow at the deepest levels by working with yourself and/or clients in a systematic and coordinated method that creates magic in the moment for deep realizations, transformation and awakening! See at the most subtle level how we change, influence and create our realities. Contact the Mind-Energy Body Institute, Carolyn Eberle 720/530-7621.

3-Rings of Healing Shape Shifting Your Emotional Realities; Sunday, August 20th, 7pm. Personal process group forming following a system of transformation that combines western, eastern and shamanistic techniques. Contact 720/530-7621.

SUSAN HARPER - THE HEART OF BELONGING Weekend with an optional Monday August 12 and 13, 2006 Boulder, CO Location for Weekend: Pearl Street Studio 302 Pearl St Boulder - within walking distance of food and lodging Fee: $225 for Weekend - $300 for three days Send: $50 non-refundable registration fee payable to: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503 Cancellation Policy: All payments non-refundable after May 10, 2006 For Further Information contact: Gael Ohlgren: 303 530-2992 gael@gaelohlgren.com www.gaelohlgren.com Location for Monday: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503
Belonging is a powerful theme, directly related to the intimacy that is in every human being. We live in a time where ‘the temples of false advertising’ hypnotize and confuse our authentic longings delivering us to superficial places that are empty of real nourishment. Our responsibility as adults is to refine the compass of our own genuine longing and belonging. In this five day intensive, Susan Harper tends relational capacity, creative imagination, and the heart of belonging.
What Will We Do?
*New Continuum Movement Explorations - Susan brings new movement and sound explorations to facilitate a liquid articulation throughout the whole organism in a self-paced process that is pleasurable and empowering.
*Perceptual Exercises – Vital new ways of perceiving dramatically affect our movement, physical structure, psychological profile, and capacity for intimacy.
*Deepen Embodiment – As we deepen physical embodiment greater awareness arises. When awareness rises, Belonging awakens–it is incredibly imaginative–ripe with creative fecundity.
*Benefits - The movement encourages a heartful, listening, responsive body.
These practices open a radical capacity for presence, resonance and love.

ONGING EVENTS AT 302 PEARL:

MIWA LINEHAN'S TRANCE MEDIUM/CHANNELED HEALING CLINIC! This month's sessions will be on July 12 and 26 from 7:15 - 8:30. Cost: $20. You can get a healing and communication on any aspect of your life: relationships, family, career, health concerns, illness/injuries, past lives, angels/guides, life purpose, and question that will guide you along your spiritual path. These healings are incredibly powerful and instantaneous. You will feel the strength of the energy as soon as you enter the room!
Location: The Solstice Institute, Skylight room
Come experience this amazing healing space!!

THE BOULDER NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION (NVC) practice group will be holding discussion forums July 10 and 24 in the Skylight Room from 7:15-9:15. Sessions are open to anyone. For more information, contact Markus Stobbs at (303) 927-1800.

MEN'S GROUP Thursday evenings, July 6 in the big room and July 13, 20 and 27 in the skylight room.

Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute Mondays from 2:00 - 3:30 (summer hours). You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' music together classes will be held Saturdays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

June 2006 events at the Solstice Institute/302 Pearl St. studios

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Obe Brown and Amina Nolan
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

This post details events at the Solstice Institute/302 Pearl Street studios for the month of June, 2006. Picture: Obe Brown and Amina Nolan at 302 Pearl in May for a Matrix Workshop.

It's got a new look: the portal at www.sustainability.org, for many years the central site of the non-profit Solstice Institute, is being reconfigured with the theme of Sustainability in mind. Take a look if you have a minute.

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host

May 30 (T) Kendra Erica

June 2 (F) Kendra Mark

June 6 (T) Steven Makaan

June 9 (F) Luke Erica

June 13 (T) Mark Erica

June 16 (F) Parmita Mark and Margo

June 20 (T) Kendra Makaan

June 23 (F) Margo Erica

June 27 (T) Isabelle Makaan

June 30 (F) Arlyn Margo & Mark

July 4 (T) Mark

July 7 (F) Michael

CONSTRUCTING AN ANCESTRAL ALTAR
Curious? This live demonstration by Abioye Abimbola (Kevin Kinchen) harks from the Nigerian Ifa tradition of Ancestor Worship. In the Ifa tradition it is believed that everyone has the ability to communicate with those that have passed beyond this life. The first step in the honoring and communing with those that have passed beyond this life is the construction of an ancestral altar for prayer and meditation. This workshop will present and elaborate on principles of ancestor worship in the IFA tradition, as well as giving precise instructions on how to construct your own personal ancestral altar, how to maintain that altar, and specific prayers and offerings you can use in order to establish a relationship with your ancestors.
WHEN: Sunday, June 4, 2006 here at the Solstice Institute (302 Pearl st.) 11:30am – 1:00pm Cost: $20

STORYTELLING BY THE ZIP CODE MAN in the Big room, Monday, June 5, 8:30-10:30. Donations requested. Come hear the world-famous Zip Code Man weave one of his fantastic tales.

PRACTICING FORGIVENESS
with JoLee Wingerson, intuitive consultant and spiritual counselor. Why forgive? Because it allows you greater peace of mind. Come explore how forgiveness can become a simple decision, an attitude, a process and a way of life. We’ll practice forgiving strangers, family, friends, God and ourselves. Please join us for this life-enhancing experience. TWO SUNDAYS IN A ROW, June 11 and 18, 10 am – 1 pm, Skylight Room, $95 or sliding scale. For more information or to register, please contact JoLee at (303)499-9963 or jolee@spirit-whispering.com www.spirit-whispering.com.

THAI YOGA MASSAGE WORKSHOP with Michael Buck
At the Solstice Institute, June 24th and 25th in the big room. Eight hours a day. Cost $350. Michael Buck holds a prominent profile in the massage arts and is a recognized inspiration among his colleagues and students. He has been teaching internationally since 1996 and has returned each year to continue his extensive training with his teachers. Michael Buck's website is www.vedicconservatory.com To sign up or have any questions call Bryan Rodriguez 303-718-2673 (Free 30min Thai massage)

RENAISSANCE ADVENTURES SUMMER CAMPS
It's that time of year again - Renaissance Adventures, a local business that offers summer camp programs in Adventure Quest (dynamic, live-action theater games for kids ages 6 to 16), is gearing up for their summer program at 302 Pearl. Mark Hoge, Renaissance Adventure's director, reports that there are still spaces in most camps as well as in the girls cabins at the overnight camp. Check their website for more information at www.renaissanceadventures.com for more information.

LOOKING FORWARD TO JULY-AUGUST

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THE WISDOM OF ANCIENT EGYPT Saturday July 1, 2006 7-10 PM
Independent Egyptologist Stephen Mehler, author of The Land of Osiris and From Light Into Darkness: The Evolution Of Religion In Ancient Egypt and his teacher, indigenous wisdom keeper Abd'El Hakim Awyan, will present an evening featuring the oral tradition and wisdom of ancient Egypt, Saturday July 1, 2006 7-10 PM at the Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO. Contact Stephen at (303) 499-5514 for details.

KEN COHEN has reserved the studios for Deer and Crane Qigong for Teacher Trainees only during the day, July 1 and 2. We would like to announce that he is having an August 4 Book-signing and talk covering his new book, Honoring the Medicine: Native American Healing, in Nederland, Colorado at the Good Karma Center 303-258-1121.

AN EVENING OF BLISS FOR SINGLES We're doing it again because there is no such thing as too much BLISS! Saturday, July 15 7-10pm Join Ed Fell, M.S. and Pam Babbitt, S.I. as we experience sacred laughter, outrageous fun and creative connection through movement, tantra and music in a heart opening celebration of singlehood. See www.SexCoaching.com for full details. Gender balanced, $30, Solstice Institute. Pre-registration necessary. Please call 720.206.4777 or e-mail Info@SexCoaching.com with questions or registrations.

SUSAN HARPER - THE HEART OF BELONGING Weekend with an optional Monday August 12 and 13, 2006 Boulder, CO Location for Weekend: Pearl Street Studio 302 Pearl St Boulder - within walking distance of food and lodging Fee: $225 for Weekend - $300 for three days Send: $50 non-refundable registration fee payable to: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503 Cancellation Policy: All payments non-refundable after May 10, 2006 For Further Information contact: Gael Ohlgren: 303 530-2992 gael@gaelohlgren.com www.gaelohlgren.com Location for Monday: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503. Belonging is a powerful theme, directly related to the intimacy that is in every human being. We live in a time where ‘the temples of false advertising’ hypnotize and confuse our authentic longings delivering us to superficial places that are empty of real nourishment. Our responsibility as adults is to refine the compass of our own genuine longing and belonging. In this five day intensive, Susan Harper tends relational capacity, creative imagination, and the heart of belonging.
What Will We Do?
*New Continuum Movement Explorations - Susan brings new movement and sound explorations to facilitate a liquid articulation throughout the whole organism in a self-paced process that is pleasurable and empowering.
*Perceptual Exercises – Vital new ways of perceiving dramatically affect our movement, physical structure, psychological profile, and capacity for intimacy.
*Deepen Embodiment – As we deepen physical embodiment greater awareness arises. When awareness rises, Belonging awakens–it is incredibly imaginative–ripe with creative fecundity.
*Benefits - The movement encourages a heartful, listening, responsive body.
These practices open a radical capacity for presence, resonance and love.

ONGING EVENTS AT 302 PEARL:

MIWA LINEHAN'S TRANCE MEDIUM/CHANNELED HEALING CLINIC! This month's sessions will be on June 14 and 28 from 7:15 - 8:30. Cost: $20. You can get a healing and communication on any aspect of your life: relationships, family, career, health concerns, illness/injuries, past lives, angels/guides, life purpose, and question that will guide you along your spiritual path. These healings are incredibly powerful and instantaneous. You will feel the strength of the energy as soon as you enter the room!
Location: The Solstice Institute, Skylight room
Come experience this amazing healing space!!

THE WAY OF THE SWORD (June only, then breaking until September) Once upon a time, the way of the sword was the pinnacle of warfare and an essential subject of academic study in most civilized countries. Now obsolete in modern warfare, the fading art of swordplay is a wonderful way to increase fitness, grace, concentration and self-confidence. Daelinar has studied martial arts for twenty years and incorporates European fencing with Japanese Kendo and Shaolin Kung-fu in this class. Great for all ages. Class is held Mondays from 4:30-6:00 pm at the Solstice Institute. Cost is $44/month (or $11/class). Equipment is provided. Daelinar can be contacted by phone (303.250.5172) or email: daelinar@gmail.com

THE BOULDER NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION (NVC) practice group will be holding discussion forums June 12 and 26 in the Skylight Room from 7:15-9:15. Sessions are open to anyone. For more information, contact Markus Stobbs at (303) 927-1800.

MEN'S GROUP Thursday evenings, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 in the skylight room.

Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute Mondays from 2:00 - 3:30 (summer hours). You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' music together classes will be held Saturdays, June 2, 10, 17 and 24 in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

Events at 302 Pearl Street Studios, Boulder May, 2006

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Carol Agneesssens at 302 Pearl
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

We have some interesting workshops taking place this month at 302 Pearl...take a minute to read what is upcoming, as well as what is ongoing.

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Dance Home/ Barefoot Boogie Schedule for May:
DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host

April 28 (F) Luke Makaan

May 2 (T) Parmita Makaan

May 5 (F) Avinash Mark

May 9 (T) Steven Erica

May 12 (F) Margo Earl

May 16 (T) Isabelle Erica

May 19 (F) Luke Margo

May 23 (T) Mark Makaan

May 26 (F) Dave & Mark Margo & Mark

May 30 (T) Kendra Erica

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JoLee Wingerson, an intuitive consultant, is offering three unique workshops at
302 Pearl this month. JoLee also provides intensive healings for people, businesses
and pets. To learn more about JoLee and how she has arrived at the healing place she is in, visit her website at www.spirit-whispering.com.

CREATING PEACE WITHIN with JoLee Wingerson, spiritual guidance and healing.
Peace begins inside of you. Learn to nourish the gentle and powerful aspect of peace in your life and the world around you. Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Skylight Room, $45. For more information or to register, please contact JoLee at (303)499-9963 or jolee@spirit-whispering.com/www.spirit-whispering.com.

HEALING YOUR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL BODIES with JoLee Wingerson, spiritual guidance and healing. Come explore your inner resources for healing, receiving divine assistance and discovering your true passion
in life. Wednesday, May 17, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Skylight Room, $45. For more
information or to register, please contact JoLee at (303)499-9963 or
jolee@spirit-whispering.com/www.spirit-whispering.com.

TRUSTING YOUR INTUITION with JoLee Wingerson, spiritual guidance and healing. In this class, we'll practice various ways to access your intuition--listening, heart-centered knowing, body wisdom and seeing--as you seek answers in your day-to-day life. Tuesday, May 23, 6 - 8 pm, Skylight Room, $40. For more information or to register, please contact JoLee at (303)499-9963 or jolee@spirit-whispering.com/www.spirit-whispering.com.

"WALKING IN BALANCE--LIVING IN PEACE"
Workshop: May 6, 2006
Come learn both practical and mystical tools to de-stress and create balance in your life. Beth Kuper, 10 year Feng Shui consultant, will show you how to create rituals and ceremonies to cleanse the atomosphere of your home and restore free-flowing chi energy. Karen Rice King, psychic development teacher (25years) and practioner of Aura Balancing, SoulRetreival, will discuss and demonstrate Earth Acupuncture and facilitate two powerful Shamanic journeys. Elizabeth Powers, Personal Mastery coach will show you a powerful process, PSYCH-K, to unblock fear, undo self-sabotaging beliefs and create empowering beliefs on the subconscious level. -- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St., Boulder. Price: $49.00 early bird special $39.00 - received by April 28. Details call Elizabeth (720) 304-8924

CYMBAL CHANT - Meditative Finger Cymbal Concert with Jenna Woods & Amina Salah Friday May 12, 2006 at 7pm at the Solstice Institute In the Skylight Room
$10 suggested donation. Jenna writes: Please join us for another surprising journey on the wings of finger cymbal music. Response to our first two concerts has been diverse and intriguing, so we continue to play. A meditative finger cymbal concert is unpredictable. It can be trance-like, evocative, and clearing. It's not like anything else, and everyone seems to experience it differently. For this one, we're exploring new avenues of sound and spirit, and we hope that you enjoy it and benefit from it. Dana Harden writes: Jenna and Amina’s music induced such a deep state of reflection that I found myself noticing many subtle responses in my body. I felt awash in a profound sense of connectedness, even with the parts of myself that felt the most disconnected. All of the audience sat immersed and held, long after the music was over.

WISDOM HEALING QIGONG - EXPLORE THE ANCIENT SCIENCE OF WISDOM ENERGY HEALING WITH MASTER MINGTONG GU at the Solstice Institute, May 13 and 14. Learn the gentle, meditative movement, sound and visualization used to cultivate healing energy (CHI) within yourself and the universe to achieve Integration of Mind, Body And Spirit. The cost of the two day Level 1 workshop (May 13-14) is $225. Master Mingtong Gu has received the highest training in the Master Training Institute at the Zhineng Qigong Center of China. This hospital has a 90% success rate working with over 200,000 patients, and has treated more than 185 diseases. Among the many styles of Qigong, Zhineng Qigong, known as Wisdom Healing™ Qigong or ChiLel™ in the West, is one of the most powerful. Translated literally, Zhineng Qigong means "Cultivating Wisdom Energy" As a founder of International Chi Healing Center, Master Gu has been teaching Qigong and leading Retreats both in China and the US. For more information, go to www.chicenter.com. For more information, please call Shelly Benford or Jim Gregorich at 303-413-9057. To ensure your place at this potentially life-changing workshop (space is limited), please make your check payable to Shelly Benford and mail to: 2241 4th Street, Boulder, CO 80302.

MAX THE ANCIENT CRYSTAL SKULL will be with us in Colorado from May 19-21. Max is considered by many, including the British Museum, to be one of the rarest artifacts ever found. Estimated to be at least 10,000 years old, MAX was used by Mayan priests in Guatemala for healing and prayer. The skull was given to Norbu Chen, a powerful healer of the Tibetan sect of Red Hat Lamas.

Special Evening with Max and JoAnn Parks, Skullkeeper: Hear the amazing story of Max. JoAnn Parks will tell the story of how Norbu Chen passed the skull to her right before his death. Hear how she moved from talking to the “rock” in her closet to being an internationally recognized peace elder offering healing and consciousness-raising sessions with the skull. Each person will have time to spend with Max. Friday, May 19, 7:30 p.m., $20, The Skylight Room, Solstice Institute.

SOUND HEALING CEREMONY WITH MAX AND JONATHAN GOLDMAN:
World acclaimed sound healer Jonathan Goldman will use sacred sound to activate Max. This ceremony will focus on healing ourselves and the planet to assist with all the changes taking place at this time. What will Max’s message to you be? Saturday, May 20, 7:30 p.m., $20, Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St., Boulder
To schedule a time with Max, call 303-499-5514 .

COME TO A FREE PRESENTATION OF THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD! May 17, 7 pm - 8:15 pm in the Big Room. Registration begins at 6:45 pm.Would you like to move with greater comfort, ease and grace? Then come to a free evening presentation introducing the possibilites offered by the Feldenkrais Method.
This will include refreshments, gentle particpatory movement, a demo of the hands-on work, and special discount offers. Books, tapes and more information on the Feldenkrais Method will also be available. The presenter is Chris Holmes, MA, GCFP, a local certified Feldenkrais practitioner with a keen interest in helping people embody healthier, more comfortable movement and change in their lives.
Pre-register for a chance to win door prizes! Call Chris Holmes at 303.753.3362 to register or for more information.

Matrix Trainings, May 18-20, in the Big room, during the day.

ONGING EVENTS AT 302 PEARL:

MIWA LINEHAN'S TRANCE MEDIUM/CHANNELED HEALING CLINIC! This month's sessions will be on May 10 and 24 from 7:15 - 8:30. Cost: $20. You can get a healing and communication on any aspect of your life: relationships, family, career, health concerns, illness/injuries, past lives, angels/guides, life purpose, and question that will guide you along your spiritual path. These healings are incredibly powerful and instantaneous. You will feel the strength of the energy as soon as you enter the room!
Location: The Solstice Institute, Skylight room
Come experience this amazing healing space!!

THE WAY OF THE SWORD
Once upon a time, the way of the sword was the pinnacle of warfare and an essential subject of academic study in most civilized countries. Now obsolete in modern warfare, the fading art of swordplay is a wonderful way to increase fitness, grace, concentration and self-confidence. Daelinar has studied martial arts for twenty years and incorporates European fencing with Japanese Kendo and Shaolin Kung-fu in this class. Great for all ages. Class is held Mondays from 4:30-6:00 pm at the Solstice Institute. Cost is $44/month (or $11/class). Equipment is provided. Daelinar can be contacted by phone (303.250.5172) or email: daelinar@gmail.com

JAN VANDERLINDEN'S QI GONG AND XING YI - EARLY THURSDAY MORNINGS!!! AT SOLSTICE - 7:00-8:30 May 4, 11, 19, 25. This will be an ongoing class. For information call: Blue Heron Health 303-442-4973

THE BOULDER NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION (NVC) practice group will be holding discussion forums May 8 and May 22 in the Skylight Room from 7:15-9:15. Sessions are open to anyone. For more information, contact Markus Stobbs at (303) 927-1800.

MEN'S GROUP Thursday evenings, May 4, 11, 18, 25, in the skylight room.

Kathy King's GEMS YOGA - a gentle, healing yoga, In the big room at the Solstice Institute Mondays from 1:00 - 2:30. You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' music together classes will be held Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

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LOOKING FORWARD TO JUNE-AUGUST

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SUSAN HARPER - THE HEART OF BELONGING
Weekend with an optional Monday
August 12 and 13, 2006 Boulder, CO
Location for Weekend: Pearl Street Studio 302 Pearl St Boulder - within walking distance of food and lodging
Fee: $225 for Weekend - $300 for three days
Send: $50 non-refundable registration fee payable to: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503
Cancellation Policy: All payments non-refundable after May 10, 2006
For Further Information contact: Gael Ohlgren: 303 530-2992 gael@gaelohlgren.com GaelOhlgren.com
Location for Monday: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503
Belonging is a powerful theme, directly related to the intimacy that is in every human being. We live in a time where ‘the temples of false advertising’ hypnotize and confuse our authentic longings delivering us to superfi cial places that are empty of real nourishment. Our responsibility as adults is to refine the compass of our own genuine longing and belonging. In this five day intensive, Susan Harper tends relational capacity, creative imagination, and the heart of belonging.
What Will We Do?
*New Continuum Movement Explorations - Susan brings new movement and sound explorations to facilitate a liquid articulation throughout the whole organism in a self-paced process that is pleasurable and empowering.
*Perceptual Exercises – Vital new ways of perceiving dramatically affect our movement,
physical structure, psychological profile, and capacity for intimacy.
*Deepen Embodiment – As we deepen physical embodiment greater awareness arises.
When awareness rises, Belonging awakens–it is incredibly imaginative–ripe with creative fecundity.
*Benefits - The movement encourages a heartful, listening, responsive body.
These practices open a radical capacity for presence, resonance and love.

*********

Also of interest:
Don't forget that the upstairs office at 302 Pearl is now home to Boulder Ayurveda, a clinic run by Varadaan. Check out his website at www.boulderayurveda.com.Fridays mini-sessions from 2:00-4:00 are Free!
Drop ins welcome, or reserve your time by appointment - call Varadaan at 303-827-5823

Solstice Institute April 2006 events

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Day of Toning - Solstice Institute, Feb. 14, 2006 2
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

Dance Home/Barefoot Boogie schedule for April:
*************HOST******DJ******
March 31 (F) Luke Mark & Margo

April 4 (T) Mark Erica

April 7 (F) Avinash M & M

April 11 (T) Parmita Makaan

April 14 (F) Kendra M & M

April 18 (T) Steven Erica

April 21 (F) Margo M & M

April 25 (T) Mark Erica

April 28 (F) Luke Makaan

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Don't forget, April 1st is the Expressive Arts Center's annual Gala
Benefit! Details below.

The Solstice Institute calendar is available on-line:

http://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?u=solsticeinstitute&n=Work.ics
- research the calendar if you want to check space availability before
calling Jonathan at 303-818-9532. Or, just call him. What the heck.

What are you doing Saturday evening, April 1? We'd like to encourage
people to come to the the annual Gala Benefit Costume and Character
Cabaret and Dance Party, sponsored by Expressive Arts Center for Healing
and Growth, a non-profit. This is an annual gala benefit for the
nonprofit:
Aries April Foolery Divine Costume and Character Cabaret and Dance Party
Saturday, April 1
7pm - midnight
302 Pearl Street Studios/Solstice Institute, Boulder
This is an opportunity to dress up an inner character - one inspired by
"divine foolery" - and bring it out on the town. There will be
opportunities to further explore your character's possibilities through a
number of Expressive Arts "stations" designed to enhance your connection
and expand your character's repertoire, as you wish. Some costume
accessories will be available for purchase on site. Some costume
accessories will be available for purchase on site.
Character Enhancement will be highlighted from 7-9.
At 9 begins the Open Dance to the world beat rhythms of Mark Klosterman and
the rock and pop collection of Charlie Stein. Lights and video environment
will be provided by Bill Hayes of Creative Headspace.
The All-Aries Spotlight, cake cutting and birthday celebration will occur
at 11ish.
Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Aries may get advance ticket
prices at the door. Also, tickets may be purchased 2 for $10 at Dance
Home. (Friday evenings 8:30-12:00, at the Solstice Institute). For more
information call: 720 236 7116.
******

Roseangelea Linhares is trying to track interest in a Samba class. Please contact Rose
if you find this intriguing so she can make it happen! :
Beginning Samba Dance Classes
Fun & Fit with Style!
By Rosa, an experienced instructor from Brazil
Cost: suggested donation of $9 - $12/class - no-one turned away.
Location: Solstice Institute
Time: Wed.5:15-6:15 and flexible afternoon times
(call in advance for sessions)
Phone: (303) 527-2755
Private Classes:$35/class
Pleas Call Rosa for more information.

***************

We have a number of interesting events happening here in April. Towards the
end of the month we are Hosting back-to-back Cranial Sacral workshops,
Hakomi worshops, and Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Temple Massage workshops.
Information below.

************
New workshop for practitioners of Rolfing and Structural Integration.
The Heart of Stillness
. An Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

BIODYNAMIC CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is built on the original studies in
craniosacral therapy of William Sutherland, D.O. It emphasizes utilization
of multiple rhythms in the core systems of the body, termed by Sutherland
the rhythms of primary respiration and the Breath of Life. This course
catalyzes the perceptual skills necessary to guide you into the
therapeutic force of these rhythms. During this 5-day class we will
explore ways to expand perception and deepen our ability to make contact.
The basic concepts of the Biodynamic Craniosacral approach will be
introduced and experienced, including:

*manual and perceptual skills necessary to access the long tide rhythm of
primary respiration
*the embryological ground of mid-line phenomena around which the system
self-organizes
*the expression of an individual's health: the ability to integrate the
specifics of
personal history and wholeness of being
*the fluid drive of potency arising within the Health of the individual
*tracking the imprint of stress and trauma
*basic neuroanatomy

Instructor: Carol Agneessens, MS., RCST

Dates and locations: April 12-16, 2006, 302 Pearl St. Studios, www.302pearl.com, Boulder, CO.
This workshop is open to practitioners of Rolfing and Structural
Integration.
Carol Agneessens, M.S. is a Certified Advanced Rolfer and Registered
Biodynamic Craniosacral Instructor. She has over 13 years experience
teaching Rolfing Structural Integration and Rolfing Movement Integration
and over thirty years as a somatic practitioner and Rolfer. She is the
author of The Fabric of Wholeness (2001). Her work emphasizes the
utilization of the fluid energetic forces inherent in the body to promote
integration and healing. For further information about this course, she
can be reached at 831-662-3057 or carolanda@aol.com
Registration: send $100. Deposit to the Rolf Institute c/o Jim Jones. 5055
Chapparal Ct. Ste. 103, Boulder,
CO. 80301.

*******
LOMI LOMI INTENSIVE
April 27-30, 2006 Boulder Boulder, CO , CO Lomi Lomi Intensive
This Four Day Workshop is an experiential journey into the sacred art of
Hawaiian Temple Bodywork, a unique form of Lomi Lomi and a rite of passage
that weaves the principles of shamanic movement, sacred touch, flowing
forearm techniques, aloha, awareness and intention into a complete system
of hands-on healing.
Participants will learn:
Lomi Lomi Level I, Level II and much more, including:
Conscious Stretching & Alignment Sacred Touch Aloha
Flowing Forearm Techniques Shamanic Exercises Self Care
History of Lomi Lomi Sacred Principles Sacred Space
Exercises in Presence, Intimacy & Self Awareness
Movement & Dance for opening the healing energies within
Participants Earn 32 Continuing Education Hours

Tom Cochran is a master practitioner of Hawaiian Temple Bodywork. He has an
extensive background in Hawaiian shamanism, yoga, dreamwork, movement,
energy work, meditation, massage and group facilitation. Since 1991, Tom
has traveled worldwide, teaching and offering sessions in Europe, Japan,
Canada, Hawaii and across the United States.

For more information:
Hawaiian Temple Bodywork
P. O. Box 1206 Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 865-8813 www.SacredLomi.com aloha@SacredLomi.com

*****
ONGING EVENTS AT 302 PEARL:

MIWA LINEHAN'S TRANCE MEDIUM/CHANNELED HEALING CLINIC! This month's
sessions will be on April 12 and 26 from 7:15 - 8:30. Cost: $20. You can
get a healing and communication on any aspect of your life: relationships,
family, career, health concerns, illness/injuries, past lives,
angels/guides, life purpose, and questions that will guide you along your
spiritual path. These healings are incredibly powerful and instantaneous.
You will feel the strength of the energy as soon as you enter the room!
Location: The Solstice Institute, Skylight room
Come experience this amazing healing space!!

THE WAY OF THE SWORD
Once upon a time, the way of the sword was the pinnacle of warfare and an
essential subject of academic study in most civilized countries. Now
obsolete in modern warfare, the fading art of swordplay is a wonderful way
to increase fitness, grace, concentration and self-confidence. Daelinar has
studied martial arts for twenty years and incorporates European fencing
with Japanese Kendo and Shaolin Kung-fu in this class. Great for all ages.
Class is held Mondays from 4:30-6:00 pm at the Solstice Institute. Cost is
$44/month (or $11/class). Equipment is provided. Daelinar can be contacted
by phone (303.250.5172) or email: daelinar@gmail.com

JAN VANDERLINDEN'S QI GONG AND XING YI - EARLY THURSDAY MORNINGS!!! AT
SOLSTICE - 7:00-8:30 April 6, 13, 20, 27. This will be an ongoing class.
For information call: Blue Heron Health 303-442-4973

THE BOULDER NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION (NVC) practice group will be holding
discussion forums April 10 and 26 in the Skylight Room from 7:15-9:15.For
more information, contact Markus Stobbs at (303) 927-1800.

MEN'S GROUP Thursday evenings, April 6, 13, 20, 27, in the skylight room.

Kathy King's GEMS YOGA In the big room at the Solstice Institute Mondays
from 1:00 - 2:30. Kathy is taking over for Janet Jacobs for a few months.
You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' music together classes will
be held Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15, 29 in the skylight room. Please call
Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for
more info.

*****
LOOKING FORWARD TO MAY

"WALKING IN BALANCE--LIVING IN PEACE"
Workshop: May 6, 2006
Come learn both practical and mystical tools to de-stress and create
balance in your life. Beth Kuper, 10 year Feng Shui consultant, will show
you how to create rituals and ceremonies to cleanse the atomosphere of
your home and restore free-flowing chi energy. Karen Rice King, psychic
development teacher (25 years) and practioner of Aura Balancing,
SoulRetreival, will discuss and demonstrate Earth Acupuncture and
facilitate two powerful Shamanic journeys. Elizabeth Powers, Personal
Mastery coach will show you a powerful process, PSYCH-K, to unblock fear,
undo self-sabotaging beliefs and create empowering beliefs on the
subconscious level. -- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Solstice Institute, 302
Pearl St., Boulder. Price: $49.00 early bird special $39.00 - received by
April 28. Details call Elizabeth (720) 304-8924

*****
Looking Forward to August:
SUSAN HARPER - THE HEART OF BELONGING
Weekend with an optional Monday
August 12 and 13, 2006 Boulder, CO
Location for Weekend: Pearl Street Studio 302 Pearl St Boulder - within
walking distance of food and lodging
Fee: $225 for Weekend - $300 for three days
Send: $50 non-refundable registration fee payable to: GO Studio 7440 North
49th St. Longmont, CO 80503
Cancellation Policy: All payments non-refundable after May 10, 2006
For Further Information contact: Gael Ohlgren: 303 530-2992
gael@gaelohlgren.com GaelOhlgren.com
Location for Monday: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503
Belonging is a powerful theme, directly related to the intimacy that is in
every human being. We live in a time where the temples of false
advertising hypnotize and confuse our authentic longings delivering us to
superfi cial places that are empty of real nourishment. Our responsibility
as adults is to refine the compass of our own genuine longing and
belonging. In this five day intensive, Susan Harper tends relational
capacity, creative imagination, and the heart of belonging.
What Will We Do?
*New Continuum Movement Explorations - Susan brings new movement and sound
explorations to facilitate a liquid articulation throughout the whole
organism in a self-paced process that is pleasurable and empowering.
*Perceptual Exercises Vital new ways of perceiving dramatically affect
our movement,
physical structure, psychological profile, and capacity for intimacy.
*Deepen Embodiment As we deepen physical embodiment greater awareness
arises.
When awareness rises, Belonging awakens it is incredibly imaginative, ripe
with creative fecundity.
*Benefits - The movement encourages a heartful, listening, responsive body.

These practices open a radical capacity for presence, resonance and love.

*********

One last tidbit, from Makaan Burt:
Dancing friends:
I found this interesting....

I came across this interesting piece in THE WEEK (March 10, 2006) in its
Health and Science Section and thought you would like to see it. The piece
is entitled The DNA of dancing. It states: "Some people, it appears, are
born to dance. After analyzing the DNA of the families of 85 professional
dancers and 782 other people, researchers spotted two genes that
appeared in dancers, but not in the others. They were't genes for rhythm,
coordination, or flexibility. Instead, people who love to dance are
genetically programmed to respond strongly to hormones and chemicals that
promote feelings of spirituality, social communication, and bonding with
other people. 'The genes we studied are more related to the emotional
side of dancing,' researcher Richard Ebstein tells Discovery.Com. Dancers,
he said, have 'the need and ability to communicate with other people and a
spiritual side to their natures that not only enable them to feel the music
but to communicate that feeling to others via dance.'"

- Elissa White

Also of interest:
Don't forget that the upstairs office at 302 Pearl is now home to Boulder
Ayurveda, a clinic run by Varadaan. Check out his website at
www.boulderayurveda.com.Fridays mini-sessions from 2:00-4:00 are Free!
Drop ins welcome, or reserve your time by appointment - call Varadaan at
303-827-5823

The facility manager at 302 Pearl/Solstice, Jonathan Machen, has an on-line
art store featuring affordable pen-and-ink notecards as well as unique
Boulder nature t-shirts. Check his site out at www.jonathanmachen.com You
will also see a book in the 'Art Books' section of the site for sale by
Chrystos Minot, a dance home regular and frequent performer in the
Solstice Variety shows. Check it out!

Solstice Institute/302 Pearl St. studios Mid-March update

2006-03-19T18:37:00.000-07:00

Ron Kurtz Weekend, Solstice Institute
Originally uploaded by elfhaiku.

In this blog post: presenting the Expressive Arts Center's annual Gala Benefit, a new Samba Class, a Biodynamic Cranialsacral workshop for practitioners of Rolfing and Structural Integration, a Hawaiian Temple Bodywork Lomi Lomi massage intensive, and other events in April, May and June.

What are you doing April 1? We'd like to encourage people to come to the the annual Gala Benefit Costume and Character Cabaret and Dance Party, sponsored by Expressive Arts Center for Healing and Growth, a non-profit. This is an annual gala benefit for the nonprofit:

Aries April Foolery Divine
Costume and Character Cabaret and Dance Party
Saturday, April 1
7pm - midnight
302 Pearl Street Studios/Solstice Institute
Boulder

This is an opportunity to dress up an inner character - one inspired by "divine foolery" - and bring it out on the town. There will be opportunities to further explore your character's possibilities through a number of Expressive Arts "stations" designed to enhance your connection and expand your character’s repertoire, as you wish. Some costume accessories will be available for purchase on site. Some costume accessories will be available for purchase on site.
Character Enhancement will be highlighted from 7-9.
At 9 begins the Open Dance to the world beat rhythms of Mark Klosterman and the rock and pop collection of Charlie Stein. Lights and video environment will be provided by Bill Hayes of Creative Headspace.
The All-Aries Spotlight, cake cutting and birthday celebration will occur at 11ish.

Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Aries may get advance ticket prices at the door. Also, tickets may be purchased 2 for $10 at Dance Home. (Friday evenings 8:30-12:00, at the Solstice Institute).

For more information call: 720 236 7116.
******
Also - we are trying to gague interest in a Samba class. Please contact Rosa if you find this intriguing so she can make it happen! :
Beginning Samba Dance Classes
Fun & Fit with Style!
By Rosa, an experienced instructor from Brazil
Cost: $12/class
Location: Solstice Institute
Time: Wed.5:15-6:15 and flexible afternoon times
(call in advance for sessions)
Phone: (303) 527-2755
Private Classes:$35/class
Pleas Call Rosa for more information.

*****

Looking forward to more events in April, May and June:

We have a number of interesting events happening here in April. Towards the end of the month we are Hosting back-to-back Cranial Sacral workshops, Hakomi worshops, and Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Temple Massage workshops. Information below.

New workshop for practitioners of Rolfing and Structural Integration.
The Heart of Stillness….
An Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

Within the cerebrospinal fluid is an invisible element that I refer to as the Breath of Life. I want you to visualize this as a fluid within a fluid, something that does not mix, something that has Potency as the thing that makes it move…that is more intelligent than your own human mentality.
William Sutherland, 1990

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is built on the original studies in craniosacral therapy of William Sutherland, D.O. It emphasizes utilization of multiple rhythms in the core systems of the body, termed by Sutherland the rhythms of primary respiration and the Breath of Life. This course catalyzes the perceptual skills necessary to guide you into the therapeutic force of these rhythms. During this 5-day class we will explore ways to expand perception and deepen our ability to make contact. The basic concepts of the Biodynamic Craniosacral approach will be introduced and experienced, including:

*manual and perceptual skills necessary to access the long tide rhythm of primary respiration
*the embryological ground of mid-line phenomena around which the system self-organizes
*the expression of an individual’s health: the ability to integrate the specifics of
personal history and wholeness of being
*the fluid drive of potency arising within the Health of the individual
*tracking the imprint of stress and trauma
*basic neuroanatomy

Instructor: Carol Agneessens, MS., RCST

Dates and locations: April 12-16, 2006 Boulder, CO.
This workshop is open to practitioners of Rolfing and Structural Integration.
Carol Agneessens, M.S. is a Certified Advanced Rolfer and Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Instructor. She has over 13 years experience teaching Rolfing Structural Integration and Rolfing Movement Integration and over thirty years as a somatic practitioner and Rolfer. She is the author of The Fabric of Wholeness (2001). Her work emphasizes the utilization of the fluid energetic forces inherent in the body to promote integration and healing. For further information about this course, she can be reached at 831-662-3057 or carolanda@aol.com
Registration: send $100. Deposit to the Rolf Institute c/o Jim Jones. 5055 Chapparal Ct. Ste. 103, Boulder,
CO. 80301.

*******

April 27-30, ‘06 ‘06 • • Boulder Boulder, CO , CO Lomi Lomi Intensive
This Four Day Workshop is an experiential journey into the sacred art of Hawaiian Temple Bodywork, a unique form of Lomi Lomi and a rite of passage that weaves the principles of shamanic movement, sacred touch, flowing forearm techniques, aloha, awareness and intention into a complete system of hands-on healing.
Participants will learn:
Lomi Lomi Level I, Level II and much more, including:
Conscious Stretching & Alignment • Sacred Touch • Aloha
Flowing Forearm Techniques • Shamanic Exercises • Self Care
History of Lomi Lomi • Sacred Principles • Sacred Space
Exercises in Presence, Intimacy & Self Awareness
Movement & Dance for opening the healing energies within
Participants Earn 32 Continuing Education Hours

Tom Cochran is a master practitioner of Hawaiian Temple Bodywork. He has an extensive background in Hawaiian shamanism, yoga, dreamwork, movement,
energy work, meditation, massage and group facilitation. Since 1991, Tom has traveled worldwide, teaching and offering sessions in Europe, Japan,
Canada, Hawaii and across the United States.

For more information:
Hawaiian Temple Bodywork
P. O. Box 1206 • Agoura Hills, CA 91376
(818) 865-8813 • www.SacredLomi.com • aloha@SacredLomi.com

*****
"WALKING IN BALANCE--LIVING IN PEACE"
Workshop: May 6, 2006
Come learn both practical and mystical tools to de-stress and create balance in your life. Beth Kuper, 10 year Feng Shui consultant, will show you how to create rituals and ceremonies to cleanse the atomosphere of your home and restore free-flowing chi energy. Karen Rice King, psychic development teacher (25years) and practioner of Aura Balancing, SoulRetreival, will discuss and demonstrate Earth Acupuncture and facilitate two powerful Shamanic journeys. Elizabeth Powers, Personal Mastery coach will show you a powerful process, PSYCH-K, to unblock fear, undo self-sabotaging beliefs and create empowering beliefs on the subconscious level. -- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St., Boulder. Price: $49.00 early bird special $39.00 - received by April 28. Details call Elizabeth (720) 304-8924

*****
Looking Forward to June:
SUSAN HARPER - THE HEART OF BELONGING
Weekend with an optional Monday
June 10-12, 2006 Boulder, CO
Location for Weekend: Pearl Street Studio 302 Pearl St Boulder - within walking distance of food and lodging
Fee: $225 for Weekend - $300 for three days
Send: $50 non-refundable registration fee payable to: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503
Cancellation Policy: All payments non-refundable after May 10, 2006
For Further Information contact: Gael Ohlgren: 303 530-2992 gael@gaelohlgren.com GaelOhlgren.com
Location for Monday: GO Studio 7440 North 49th St. Longmont, CO 80503
Belonging is a powerful theme, directly related to the intimacy that is in every human being.
We live in a time where ‘the temples of false advertising’ hypnotize and confuse our
authentic longings delivering us to superfi cial places that are empty of real nourishment.
Our responsibility as adults is to refine the compass of our own genuine longing and belonging. In this five day intensive, Susan Harper tends relational capacity, creative imagination, and the heart of belonging.
What Will We Do?
*New Continuum Movement Explorations - Susan brings new movement and sound explorations to facilitate a liquid articulation throughout the whole organism in a self-paced process that is pleasurable and empowering.
*Perceptual Exercises – Vital new ways of perceiving dramatically affect our movement,
physical structure, psychological profile, and capacity for intimacy.
*Deepen Embodiment – As we deepen physical embodiment greater awareness arises.
When awareness rises, Belonging awakens–it is incredibly imaginative–ripe with creative fecundity.
*Benefits - The movement encourages a heartful, listening, responsive body.
These practices open a radical capacity for presence, resonance and love.

ONGING EVENTS:

MIWA LINEHAN'S TRANCE MEDIUM/CHANNELED HEALING CLINIC! This month's sessions will be on April 12 and 26 from 7:15 - 8:30. Cost: $20. You can get a healing and communication on any aspect of your life: relationships, family, career, health concerns, illness/injuries, past lives, angels/guides, life purpose, and questions that will guide you along your spiritual path. These healings are incredibly powerful and instantaneous. You will feel the strength of the energy as soon as you enter the room!
Location: The Solstice Institute, Skylight room
Come experience this amazing healing space!!

THE WAY OF THE SWORD
Once upon a time, the way of the sword was the pinnacle of warfare and an essential subject of academic study in most civilized countries. Now obsolete in modern warfare, the fading art of swordplay is a wonderful way to increase fitness, grace, concentration and self-confidence. Daelinar has studied martial arts for twenty years and incorporates European fencing with Japanese Kendo and Shaolin Kung-fu in this class. Great for all ages. Class is held Mondays from 4:30-6:00 pm at the Solstice Institute. Cost is $44/month (or $11/class). Equipment is provided. Daelinar can be contacted by phone (303.250.5172) or email: daelinar@gmail.com

JAN VANDERLINDEN'S QI GONG AND XING YI - EARLY THURSDAY MORNINGS!!! AT SOLSTICE - 7:00-8:30 April 6, 13, 20, 27. This will be an ongoing class. For information call: Blue Heron Health 303-442-4973

THE BOULDER NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION (NVC) practice group will be holding discussion forums April 10 and 26 in the Skylight Room from 7:15-9:15.For more information, contact Markus Stobbs at (303) 927-1800.

MEN'S GROUP Thursday evenings, April 6, 13, 20, 27, in the skylight room.

Kathy King's GEMS YOGA In the big room at the Solstice Institute Mondays from 1:00 - 2:30. Kathy is taking over for Janet Jacobs for a few months. You can contact kathy at 303-604-6465.

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' music together classes will be held Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15, 29 in the skylight room. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.

One last tidbit, from Makaan Burt:
Dancing friends:
I found this interesting....

I came across this interesting piece in THE WEEK (March 10, 2006) in its Health and Science Section and thought you would like to see it. The piece is entitled The DNA of dancing. It states: "Some people, it appears, are born to dance. After analyzing the DNA of the families of 85 professional dancers and 782 other people, researchers spotted two genes that
appeared in dancers, but not in the others. They were't genes for rhythm, coordination, or flexibility. Instead, people who love to dance are genetically programmed to respond strongly to hormones and chemicals that promote feelings of spirituality, social communication, and bonding with other people. 'The genes we studied are more related to the emotional
side of dancing,' researcher Richard Ebstein tells Discovery.Com. Dancers, he said, have 'the need and ability to communicate with other people and a spiritual side to their natures that not only enable them to feel the music but to communicate that feeling to others via dance.'"

- Elissa White