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4/29/2011 to 5/15/2011
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4/29 - 5/1
The Many Wonders of Yoga:
a Full weekend of Yoga with Dave Curtis
Dave returns for his most comprehensive weekend of Yoga classes in Eugene yet!
Dave Curtis, a Los Angeles-based master yoga teacher will return to Eugene for a full weekend of public Yoga sessions Friday, April 29th through Sunday, May 1st. As the former director of Tamarack Wellness Center, Dave is thrilled to return to Eugene and his many students and he is very excited to see how the classes are growing.
Dave will be offering asana (movement) classes:
~ Early Morning Yoga
Friday & Saturday, April 29th & 30th
6:45 to 8:00 AM
and
~ Mid-Morning Attunement Practice
Sunday, May 1st
8:00 to 10:00 AM
Because people keep requesting more and deeper content, Dave has added:
~ Yoga: The Practice of Living in the Real World
on Saturday, April 30th
noon to 2:00
This class will bring Yoga off the mat and integrate source teachings of Yoga in a clear and understandable way. Learn to Take your Yoga Off the Mat and Into Your Life!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
This weekend is designed to be done in full and there's a big discount for registering for all classes together. Each session can be taken individually, but the highest benefit will be gained from doing the entire series. The door price is $12 for each asana class and $15 for Saturday's noon expanded class ($12 in advance) Multiple asana classes are $10 each when registered in advance. The entire series can be done for only $40 in advance. Doing the full series will effect a deep immersion in Yoga.
All classes will be held at
Just Breathe
Register online at
www.justbreatheeverybody.com
or by calling Lisa at (541) 515-3614
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Unity of the Valley
ongoing May events
3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard)
(541) 345-9913
Mondays – A Course in Miracles at Unity of the Valley, 6:30-8:00 pm Weekly mini-workshops. Daily lesson videos available online, weekly international teleclass and an online forum. For more information, call Patricia Robinett (541) 484-0731. Donations accepted. Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
Wednesdays - A Course in Miracles Group at Unity of the Valley, 10:00 -11:45 am. Drop ins welcome! Donations accepted. For more information, call Valerie Keartes (541) 914-0431. Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
Wednesdays - Open Heart Meditation in the Peace Chapel at Unity of the Valley, 12:00-12:30 pm. Join Valerie Keartes for the experience of opening your heart to feel the complete and continuous Love of the Divine. Everyone welcome! No charge. Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
Wednesdays – Heart of Now Community Group at Unity of the Valley, 6:45-9:00 pm. The focus is on connecting deeply by letting yourself be seen, and by being present with yourself and each other in each moment. All are welcome! Donation basis. Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
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4/30
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
FREE PUBLIC EVENT
Saturday, April 30, 2011
9:30am - 1:30pm
Sacred Heart Medical Center, RiverBend.
3333 RiverBend Drive
Springfield, Oregon
http://www.taichiyogacenter.com/events.html
Please e-mail us to confirm you are coming to this event at tai_chi_yoga@yahoo.com or call me 541-515-0462
www.holistichealinginstitute.org
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4/30
Rainbow Warrior Awaken! A One Day Journey of Guidance
and Healing for Women ~ A New Art/Healing Playshop
with Ruthanne “Trinity Harris” Carosio and Mara Berendt Friedman
Saturday, April 30th at Kindred Spirit Retreat Center
9:30AM to 9 PM
For more information contact Trinity at 541-687-2835
or by email: rcarosio(at)comcast.net
Cost is $155-$188 sliding scale if paid in full by April 15th, $188 after that date.
Join our Rainbow Tribe of beauty-ful women. Using the Rainbow Warrior Awaken! deck created by Mara and Trinity, the day will begin with a personal reading that then unfolds into a beautiful Rainbow Warrrior mandala that each participant will create under Mara’s excellent guidance. Ritual, healing process, chanting and drum will all empower this sacred journey. Be one of the first - join us for this initiatory experience.
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4/30
Reiki II Class -- Healing
Saturday, April 30th, 10am-5pm
(repeat of 4/9 class)
Reiki II--Healing at the emotional and mental level. You will learn how to heal past lives, assist with addictions, clear negative thinking patterns, and how to do distance healing. You will learn how to clear objects, rooms, yourself, homes, etc..of unwanted energies. Many people become aware of Spirit Guides and Reiki Guides at this level.
Includes manual, certificate, and flower essence. Please send a $50. deposit to hold your space in class.
Melissa Kaspar
Usui and Karuna Reiki ® Master Teacher
2454 Wilson Drive
Eugene,OR 97405-5913
541-513-5047
www.reikistarofthesea.com
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4/30 - 5/1
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Instructor Workshops
by Suman Barkhas
April 30-May 1 2011. Instructor Update Training.
Springfield, Oregon
Location: To be announced
Email: tai_chi_yoga@yahoo.com
Phone: 541-515-0462
www.holistichealinginstitute.org
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4/30
Jewish Sacred Chant
with Rabbi-in-Residence, Carol Caine
Saturday, April 30, 2:30-4:15 pm
Temple Beth Israel
1175 East 29th Avenue
Eugene, OR
www.tbieugene.org
541-485-7218
TBI Members: $10; Non-members: $15
Registration deadline: April 29
Jewish sacred chant is a meditative process of singing short phrases from our liturgy for extended periods. Repetition of the chant creates a joyous meditation with sound, and is usually followed by a brief period of silent meditation. When done in a group, chanting is also a wonderful way to send blessing and support to each other. In this workshop, we will use chanting to quiet our minds, open our hearts, and enter Jewish liturgy and text at a very deep level.
A native of Queens, NY, Rabbi Carol was ordained at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and also received the private smicha (ordination) of Rabbi Zalman Schacter-Shalomi. Currently she lives and teaches in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rabbi Carol is an active participant in both Reconstructionist and Jewish Renewal circles, drawing on both approaches in an integrative way. A veteran leader of Jewish meditation and chant, she combines the flavors of Queens, the Bay Area, the legal intellect of Talmud, and the heart-opening directness of Jewish contemplative work.
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5/1
Terry McBride,
Guest Speaker at Unity of the Valley
Sunday, May 1, at both the 9:00 & 11:00 am services
Terry McBride, is the Guest Speaker at Unity of the Valley
speaking on the topic of Using Divine Power. Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
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5/1
The Center for Sacred Sciences presents...
Joseph Campbell: Love and the Goddess
Sunday, May 1, 2011
11:00 a.m.
The presentation will be at the
Green Phoenix Institute,
352 W. 12th Avenue, Eugene, OR.
(541) 345-0102
This free program is open to the general public
and includes a group discussion.
In this video, the fifth of the 6-part series called The Power of Myth, renowned scholar Joseph Campbell discusses the archetypal Great Mother and the development of romantic love as an ideal in medieval Europe.
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Sun's 5/1....
MAHA Challenge*
Weekly Meetings Sundays 5:30-7pm
Info Session May 1 at 5:30 pm
Eugene Yoga
3575 Donald St
541.520.8771
Cost: $30 plus cost of classes. *If you complete the challenge,
a $30 credit will be applied to your Eugene Yoga Account.
For more info: www.eugeneyoga.us
MAHA means GREAT! Immerse yourself in this great experience. The first challenge was so well received that Eugene Yoga is offering their second Maha Challenge. Past participants found it profoundly life changing.
Whether you are just beginning a yoga practice or are an experienced yogi, the Maha Challenge will give you the community, support, knowledge, and inspiration to commit to and deepen your practice. Develop your practice with 6 days a week of asana, find the foundation for success in weekly meetings.
*Requirements: 3 classes per week at Eugene Yoga (you may purchase classes separately or with a class card - we suggest the 30 Day Unlimited or Unlimited Membership)
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5/1, 5/2
You and Your Desires
with Terry McBride
Sunday May 1 ─ 6:30-9:30 pm
You and Your Desires
a workshop with Terry McBride
Monday, May 2 – 7:00-10:00 pm
Tools to Stay on Track with Terry McBride
Cost: $25 for one night or $40 for both
Both days at Unity of the Valley
in the Fillmore Wing
3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard)
(541) 345-9913
Sunday May 1 ─ 6:30-9:30 pm and Monday, May 2 – 7:00-10:00 pm in the Fillmore Wing at Unity of the Valley Terry McBride will lead a workshop on You and Your Desires that will transform your understanding of choice and how you can use it to create what you want. Sunday’s workshop will leave you with a sense of the freedom and joy in knowing your Divine Authority. Monday’s workshop will give you the tools to stay on track as you create the reality you desire.
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5/1
Taizé Service at Unity of the Valley
Sunday, May 1 – at 7 pm
Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road
(39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
Join us for a wonderful service for healing and wholeness. This service is from the tradition of the Taizé spiritual community in France . The heart of the service is the singing and the music which unite all people in common prayer. The laying on of hands is symbolic of spiritual blessing flowing from one person to another and is done for those who wish it during the service. All are welcome to join in the circle of healing.
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5/1
Wild Women of the Bible
with Rabbi-in-Residence, Carol Caine
Sunday, May 1, 2:30-4 pm
Temple Beth Israel
1175 East 29th Avenue
Eugene, OR
www.tbieugene.org
541-485-7218
TBI Members: $7, Non-members $12
Registration deadline: April 29
The Hebrew Bible contains stories of some extraordinary women, such as Tamar, a seemingly powerless widow whose bold trickery changed history, Deborah, a wise and powerful head of state, Hannah, who asserted her right to pray as she wished and Yael, a fierce and courageous warrior. We will discuss how these and other Biblical women claim power--and the limitations of their power. We will also look at midrashim, or imaginative reconfigurations of these stories, from both traditional and contemporary perspectives. Please join us as we explore what these amazing Biblical women can teach us about our inner lives as women and men today.
(See 4/30 Jewish Sacred Chant for Rabbi Caine's bio.)
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5/1
Despacho/Fire Ceremony
Global Vigil Fire
Sunday, May 1 at 6:30 pm.
The Avalon Lodge
5210 Canyon Drive
Eugene, OR 97405
Despacho ceremony is a beautiful and ancient ceremony. This particular healing ceremony brings participants into alignment and harmony with the physical, emotional, and spiritual for themselves, the community, and the world.
A despacho is an offering to the mountains, mother earth, the elements, the spirits of nature, and all who dwell here.
Together we will create one large despacho with over 30 different assembled ingredients, each infused with your prayers and intent for yourself, your loved ones, and all creation.
Once the despacho is completed, one by one we will ask the fire for a healing and then place the despacho into the fire.
As the despacho burns, the energy of the prayers is released to the Universe, creating a healing.
Please bring anything you would like to gift to the Despacho and the fire. (Such as candy, seeds, herbs, dried beans, rice, confetti...)
Please be sure that it is non-toxic and burnable.
Remember your rattles, drums, and layers appropriate for going out at the end of the evening for the Fire Ceremony.
$5 - $10 donation is encouraged to pay for use of the facility.
Please contact us for more information.
Leia Hart
541.844.2805
www.leiahart.com
Libi Kavannah
541.343.0808
www.reikipeace.org
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Mon's 5/2, 9, 16, 23, 6/6, 13, 20, 27
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
offered by Cascade Center for Spiritual Living
and Rev. Stana Knez
Eight Mondays at 6:30-8:30pm
beginning May 2 (and continuing May 9, 16, 23 and June 6, 13, 20, 27)
Classes are $15 each and pre-registration is required.
For more info or to register email stanarsp@efn.org.
Location will be provided at time of registration.
Beginning May 2nd Rev. Stana Knez will offer an eight week course entitled, "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success". This course is designed to present the key concepts of Deepak Chopra's book of the same name, and to provide tools to assist in understanding our true nature in relationship to these universal laws.
This class is an activity of the Cascade Center for Spiritual Living in Springfield and is available for accreditation via International Centers for Spiritual Living. For more information on the new Cascade Center for Spiritual Living contact Rev. Stana at stanarsp@efn.org.
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Mon's 5/ 2, 9, 16, 23, 30...
Open Heart meditation-- drop in group
Mondays, ongoing, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
5:30-6:30
15 N. Cedar St. Eugene
free (donations accepted)
This guided meditation helps us to open our heart to feel the complete and continuous Love of the Divine, and to be calmer, more peaceful, and more joyful every moment in our daily life. Visit www.open-your-heart.org.uk for free meditation downloads
contact: Valerie valeriekeartes@sbcglobal.net 541-914-0431
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5/3
Relaxation Basic Stretch Movement
May 3rd
Eugene Wellness 1551 Oak Street #B
www.angelicarose.webs.com
Enhance relaxation and positive focus by applying proper breathing, basic stretching, a positive focus exercise to shift your attention towards inner peace and positive thinking, and whole body relaxation for inner awareness and relaxation. This class is designed to strengthen the mind, emotions and physical body for greater joy, inner awareness, well-being and peace. www.angelicarose.webs.com Author of Living life as you always dreamed/relation CDs book available for purchase.
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Tues 5/3, 17, 24, 31
DISCOVER HULA: An Introduction to the Practice (Beginner Series)
TUESDAYS 5PM
Spring Session II--5/3, 17, 24, 31 (4-wks) (4-wks)
$36 (no class 5/10)
Summer Session I--6/21, 28; 7/5, 19 (4-wks) (4-wks)
$36 (no class 7/12)
Summer Session II-- 7/26; 8/2, 16, 23 (4-wks) (4-wks)
$36 (no class 8/9)
River Road Annex, 1055 River Road Ave.
To Register: (541) 688-4052
www.islandartsproductions.org
This class is an introduction to the culture of Hawai'i through the language of HULA! Learn basic words, steps, hand motions, and gestures. The Hula is an ancient art form of storytelling and poetry-in-motion at its best! The enduring stories of Hawai'i come alive through the movements and words in the chants and songs. Bring a fabric sarong wrap to class. No prior experience necessary! Youth to adults, men and women welcome. Drop-ins welcome $15. Guided by Kumu Iwalani of Island Arts.
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Wed's 5/4, 11, 18, 25...
A Course in Miracles drop in study group
Wednesdays, ongoing, May 4, 11, 18, 25
10:00-11:45
Unity of the Valley
39th and Hilyard Eugene
free (donations accepted)
"... The course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love, for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance. The opposite of love is fear, but what is all-encompassing can have no opposite..." (from the introduction to A Course in Miracles) Visit www.ACIM.org
contact: Valerie valeriekeartes@sbcglobal.net 541-914-0431
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Wed's 5/4, 11, 18, 25...
Open Heart meditation-- drop in group
Wednesdays, ongoing, May 4, 11, 18, 25
12:00-12:30
Unity of the Valley
39th & Hilyard Eugene
free (donations accepted)
This guided meditation helps us to open our heart to feel the complete and continuous Love of the Divine, and to be calmer, more peaceful, and more joyful every moment in our daily life. Visit www.open-your-heart.org.uk for free meditation downloads contact: Valerie valeriekeartes@sbcglobal.net 541-914-0431
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5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25
Finding the Healer Within:
Introduction to the Shamanic Journey
Wednesdays, May 4 - May 25
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$40 for the following 4 sessions.
*No one turned away due to a lack of funds.*
May 4: Preparing to journey. Questioning techniques, interpreting the answers. Journey to the lower world for specific assistance. Soul songs. Divination.
May 11: Journey to the Upper World to meet your spirit teacher. Journey for soul's purpose, strengths, and skills, to access talents born with. Illness from a shamanic perspective.
May 18: Power Animal Retrieval as a healing method. Long distance Power Animal Retrieval and different ways to work. Power Animal Dance.
May 25: We'll discuss the possibilities...healing with stones, plant medicine, letting go of limiting beliefs, healing through Spiritual Light, Transfiguration, Medicine for the Earth, chakra healing......
Please email or call to reserve a space for the series. Space is limited. Directions and more information will be sent upon registration.
www.leiahart.com
info@Leiahart.com
541.844.2805
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We 5/4, 11, 18, 25, 6/1....
Heart of Now Community Group
at Unity of the Valley
ongoing on Wednesdays
May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1...
6:45-9:00 pm.
The focus is on connecting deeply by letting yourself be seen, and by being present with yourself and each other in each moment. All are welcome!
Donation basis.
Unity of the Valley, 3912 Dillard Rd,
(39th & Hilyard), Eugene
(541) 345-9913.
For more info on the Heart of Now visit: https://heartofnow.org/index.html. (Also see the listing for 3/11-13 Heart of Now workshop at Kindred Spirits Retreat Center.)
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5/4
Intro to EFT Workshop:
Learn the basics of “tapping”
with Fraeda Scholz
Wednesday May 4th, 7:00-8:30 pm
466 W. 17th Ave. Eugene
Drop in, no need to register
(541) 521-9953 fraeda@yourevolutionsedge.com
www.yourevolutionsedge.com
FREE, Donations accepted
In this powerful workshop you will learn the basic Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) “tapping” healing modality. EFT is one of the fastest growing healing techniques because it is so simple to learn at a basic level and start healing right away. EFT can be used to clear trauma, negative beliefs, emotion and stress. This workshop is open to everyone. If you already know this technique this workshop can give you a boost in your skills and you can ask any questions you may have. If you are interested in EFT healing sessions this is a great chance to get acquainted with me and the technique. This class is interactive, fun and can also give the opportunity for profound healing. Bring your friends and family!
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Thurs 5/5, 12, 19, 26...
Reiki Tummo Healing Clinic (call, email for appointment)
20 minute sessions offered by Reiki Tummo practitioners
Thursdays, ongoing, May 5, 12, 19, 26
5:30-7:30
15 N. Cedar St. Eugene
free (donations accepted)
Reiki Tummo offers a natural energy system which combines the benefits of both Reiki (Universal/Divine) and Tummo (Kundalini/Earth) energies, working in synergy through your spiritual heart, to heal your physical and non-physical bodies. Reiki Tummo Healing will help improve physical, mental, and emotional well being, while strengthening your spiritual heart and connection to the Divine. For more info visit padmacahaya.org.
contact: Valerie valeriekeartes@sbcglobal.net 541-914-0431
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5/5
GODSPIRITS UNITED PRESENTS:
"Balancing Your Energy for Health"
Thursday, May 5, 2011, 7 P.M.
2283 Warren Street, Eugene
Donation
LECTURE / WORKSHOP.
Everyone is welcome.
First Thursday of each month.
GodSpirits United presents a series of nine lecture/workshops through the year from October - June to promote spiritual education and to help you understand yourself as All-Powerful Light Energy with the ability to heal yourself. You will receive a sampling of beneficial energy treatments and a transmission of one of the nine Healers Rites of the Munay Ki from the Q'ero of Peru at each workshop.
Nancy Lynne Harris, M.A., is a Four Winds Energy Practitioner, a Theta Healer, and a Certified Spiritual Teacher through the Eschatology Foundation in Los Angeles. She is available as a speaker on spiritual healing for your organization.
Call 541-343-2582 or email Nancyhj05@comcast.net to receive The Energy Spa Menu of offerings and to receive the workshop flyer each month. The workshop flyer can also be seen on the website, www.GodSpiritsUnited.com. See our new video on Healing Dysfunction.
Other upcoming events:
June - Manifesting with Intention and Despacho
July - Potluck Party with Live Music
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5/6
Health and Well-Being Guild Potluck and Social Gathering
May 6th 2011 @ 6:00 - 9:00
466 W. 17th Ave. (aka Cordy's house)
This is a great chance to meet Guild members, connect with healers and like minded people or to look into joining the Health and Well-Being Guild. Lots of fantastic people to meet, network with and just have a good time. Anyone interested in health and wellness is welcome to come, bring family and friends. Please bring a food item to share.
For more information contact Valerie 541-914-0431 info@hwbguild.com
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5/6-6/17
Jewish Movement Meditation
with Evlyn Gould
Fridays, April 1-June 17 ~ 9-11 am
Temple Beth Israel
1175 E. 29th Ave., Eugene
541-485-7218
www.tbieugene.org
FREE – donations to TBI’s Community Education program gratefully accepted
Jewish Movement Meditation awakens the body’s own capacity for self transformation. With music, sound, and breath, we use techniques of Jewish meditation to invoke the internal genius of the body’s living waters—the mayyim chayyim—and their power of self-renewal. Join us as we dive into the sacred waters of life to restore health, build core strength, and listen in together to the wisdom of the body. We will work on the floor individually, but together, in comfortable clothing without zippers or buttons. No special experience, strength level, or movement training is necessary. But it is important to form the safe space of a working group or community. This is an ongoing practice group. Newcomers are invited to join at the start of each four week period.
Evlyn Gould holds a M.A. and a Ph.D. in French Literature and a CAS Distinguished Professorship at the University of Oregon as well as B.A. degrees in French and Dance. She has trained 30 years in classical dance and has worked for 5 years in Continuum Movement.
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5/6
A great documentary film – I AM -- is opening in Eugene
FRI, MAY 6 at the Bijou Theater
Bijou Art Cinemas
492 East 13th. Eugene
541-686-2458
www.bijou-cinemas.com
www.iamthedoc.com
To see why this film is so special, just watch the trailer – www.iamthedoc.com
From comedy director Tom Shadyac, I AM celebrates compassion, empathy and cooperation. Inspiring and uplifting, I AM is being widely embraced by progressive spiritual communities and activist organizations. This a rare film and all profits will go to good non-profit causes.
Marianne Williamson called I AM, “a spark of light and a work of love.” The New Yorker said I AM is “a passionate film.” Whole Life Times called the film, “a crash course in consciousness.” I AM is the ultimate reality show that will drop you into your heart and wake you up.
Please spread the word and come opening weekend. Share this email with your friends and neighbors.
Filmmaker Tom Shadyac: from "Liar" to truth seeker
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5/6
Shamanic Evening at Unity of the Valley
Friday, May 6 – 7-9 pm
Join us for a celebration of Spirit through drumming and sound. Bring your drums and rattles. Drop-ins are welcome! Donations accepted. Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard) Eugene (541) 345-9913.
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Sat's, 5/7, 14, 21, & 28
Meditation for Awakening
with Alan Zundel
9:00 am to approx. 10:30 am (new time)
at 41 W. 19th in south Eugene
Voluntary donation
Instruction for those who desire it, 30 minutes of practice, a short talk, and responses to questions and comments.
Alan has over 35 years experience with meditation, mindfulness, and other spiritual practices, and is conversant with a variety of religious traditions. In 2002 he experienced a breakthrough in his spiritual life through the American teacher Adyashanti, and began teaching in 2005 when invited to speak at a San Francisco Buddhist center. For more info go to http://www.heartawake.org or call 541-510-8804.
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Sat's 5/7, 14, 21, 28
Earth, Sky...ALOHA: Moving in Harmony with Nature
SATURDAYS (Intermediate 11am; Beginner 12pm)
Spring Session II--5/7, 14, 21, 28 (4-wks) $36
Summer Session I--6/4, 11, 18, 25 (4-wks) $36
Summer Session II--7/2, 9, 16, 23 (4-wks) (4-wks) $36
River Road Main Office, 1400 Lake Drive
To Register: (541) 688-4052
www.islandartsproductions.org
This class is designed for those who would like to further their practice in the movements, principles, and cultural awareness of the Hula.Traditional practice attire a must (no sarongs). Drop-ins welcome $15.
NOTE: Student must be currently registered and active in Hula Foundation classes in order to participate in this class. Guided by Kumu Iwalani of Island Arts.
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5/7
World Labyrinth Day
Walk as One at 1
Labyrinth Walk
Saturday May 7th from 12 noon to 5pm
Trinity United Methodist Church
440 Maxwell Rd Eugene
This is a free event everyone is welcome. Come walk with us the first Saturday of every month.
The labyrinth is located in an outdoor courtyard, please be prepared to enjoy the weather. For more information contact the church office 541-688-3269.
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5/7
EUGENE YOGA OFFERING:
STAYING HEALTHY THROUGH CANCER
An Afternoon of Empowerment Skills
Taught by 2 Cancer Survivors
Sat., May 7 at 1:30-4:30 pm
Eugene Yoga
3575 Donald St, Eugene
Advance Registration is April 30
Cost: $39
For more info: www.eugeneyoga.us
541.520.8771
Staying Healthy Through Cancer is a workshop which includes: Gentle Yoga • Deep breathing practice •Energization Exercises • Relaxation time • Tips on being the best you that you can be during your treatment and beyond • Discussion and Resource materials.
Facilitators: Donna O'Neil & Diane Butera: Donna and Diane have each recently experienced cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, and have their own stories to tell about that challenge. They are yoga teachers, and cancer survivors, sharing what they did to feel great during what could have been the roughest time of their lives.
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5/7, 5/8
Amitabha Empowerment,
Amitabha Practice
Amitabha Special Puja
with Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing
Each year to commemorate the passing of His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche into the Pure Realms, Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing offers a series of special events culminating in a Puja of Blessing for the Deceased. This profound Puja is rarely performed in the West and carries a great blessing for the deceased. Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing offers this Puja each year for the benefit of all beings in general, and for the local community and KDC Sangha in particular. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to benefit loved ones who have passed away (especially during the past year) at KDC’s annual Amitabha Puja for the Deceased. As described in detail below, your donations are highly auspicious and an important component of the Puja.
~ Amitabha Empowerment Saturday, May 7
2:00 p.m. (Arrive by 1:45 p.m.)
$20 general ($15 KDC members).
The Empowerment authorizes one to do the meditation practice of the Buddha Amitabha. Amitabha is the particular Deity who helps us at the time of our death to attain rebirth in the Pureland. The Refuge Vow is required and will be offered prior to the Empowerment.
~ Amitabha Practice Sunday, May 8
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Arrive by 8:45 a.m.)
$30 general ($25 KDC members). Text $10.
The Amitabha sutra states that even to hear the name of Amitabha is cause to be reborn in the Pure Land of Dewachen. Amitabha practice carries a great blessing and is easy to accomplish. Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing has accomplished many long Amitabha retreats; this is an excellent opportunity to practice with him. The Empowerment is required.
~ Amitabha Special Puja for the Deceased Sunday, May 8
Approximately 2:30 p.m. Please arrive between 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. for this special Puja if you are not attending the all-day Amitabha Practice.
This Puja is extremely helpful when performed for the benefit of one who has died. After dying, due to karma and habitual patterns, we have no control over our future rebirth, and we are driven by the power of our previous actions. This profound Puja purifies negativities and obscurations and liberates the deceased from samsara, leading to rebirth in the Pure Land of Dewachen. Names of deceased and donations may be submitted by anyone who has had a family member or friend die recently or long ago. It is traditional to make a monetary offering along with the names, because due to the auspiciousness of interdependence, the merit of the offering accomplishes the welfare of the deceased. Please submit the names along with monetary donations in advance. Donations and names of deceased can be sent to KDC’s mailing address: KDC, 215 E. 33rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405.
If you would like to sponsor the mid-day meal for the Lamas, please call the Dharma Center at 541.485.3961 between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Please continue to check KDC’s website www.kdc-eugene.org. Other events will be posted soon.
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5/8
'God's Love in Action'
with Dr. Jim Jackson
Sunday, May 8th, ~ 10:00 to 11:00am,
Eckankar Center of Eugene
2833-C Willamette St.
Eugene, 541-343-2657
www.eckankar.org
http://www.eckankar-oregon.org
'God's Love in Action' . Dr. Jim Jackson will be talking about
his experiences with Love unlimited by time and space - reaching
across the boundaries of death to interact with a loved one.
You're invited to come hear about his amazing experience in this area, and share your own experiences and insights. This event is a
life-changer and is free and open to the public.
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5/9
Yoga for Office Workers with Xóxó Solrana
Mon 5/9/2011
from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Do you spend your days sitting in front of a computer or curled over books? Do you ever feel stressed or tired at work or school? Sitting can be hard on the body - especially the hips and low back; desk work can wreak havoc on the upper back, neck and shoulders. This class will teach you ways to combat stiffness and discomfort, stress and listlessness with stretches and techniques you can do right at your desk. Cost: $29 in advance, $35 day of the workshop
At Eugene Yoga located at 3575 Donald St in south Eugene
For more information call 520.8771 or visit www.eugeneyoga.us
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5/10,17,24,31, 6/ 7
Contentment in Everyday Life
Pema Chodron - audio recording
Tuesdays May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7
6:15 p.m.
Open Sky Shambhala Center. 100 West Q. St. Springfield
$95/5weeks
More info: eugene.shambhala@gmail.com
Contentment is not easy to find. We usually hope to find contentment in things, achievements, or experiences. Our lives are often distracted, habitual, and full of discontent and suffering. Through meditation practice we learn appreciation of ourselves and of simple human experiences and how the difficult emotions and challenges of life can be met with gentleness, steadiness and humor.
This class includes audio talks by Pema Chodron, meditation instruction and practice, discussion, and contemplation.
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5/11
Torah Journeys: Inner Path to the Promised Land
an evening with Rabbi Shefa Gold
Wednesday, May 11th ~ 7-9 pm
Temple Beth Israel
1175 East 29th Avenue, Eugene, OR
www.tbieugene.org, 541-4857218
TBI Members: $10; Non-members $18
Registration preferred; walk-ins will be welcome.
Click here to register online
In this Chant and Meditation Workshop, we will open to the Blessing, Rise to the Spiritual challenge, and explore the practices that open us to the wisdom of the Torah. Join renowned rabbi and composer of spiritual music and chant, Shefa Gold, for an evening of Jewish study, meditation, chant, and music!
Rabbi Shefa Gold is a leader in Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal and received her ordination both from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and from Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. She is the director of C-DEEP: The Center for Devotional, Energy and Ecstatic Practice in Jemez Springs, New Mexico and around the world. She teaches workshops and retreats on the theory and art of Chanting, Devotional Healing, Spiritual Community Building, Meditation, and trains Chant Leaders in Kol Zimra, a two year program for rabbis, cantors and lay leaders. She is also on the faculty of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Shefa combines her grounding in Judaism with a background in Buddhist, Christian, Islamic, and Native American spiritual traditions to make her uniquely qualified as a spiritual bridge celebrating the shared path of devotion.
For more info on Rabbi Gold click here: www.RabbiShefaGold.com .
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5/12
Wake and Kinlen of Sacred Pathways are offering
on going Mesa building sessions and Fire Ceremony
May 12th at 6:30 pm
Location: 2089 Graham Drive, Eugene, OR 97405
Donation of $10.00 is asked, sliding scale
Please join us for the next session. Bring at least 3 stones to work with and a cloth to fold them in. Also bring rattle or drum, layers of clothing to be comfortable inside and outside as the evening goes by.
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5/13, 20, 27
Yoga of Sound
with Shanti Shivani
Fridays, May 13, 20, & 27 – 7:00-8:30 pm
Unity of the Valley.
Join Shanti Shivani in the Fillmore Wing at Unity of the Valley for the ancient mystical tradition of using voice, breath, and movement as a way of healing, self empowerment and self realization. Suggested donation of $15 each session. Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard) Eugene (541) 345-9913.
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5/13-15
Heart of Now workshop
at Kindred Spirits
May 13-15, 2011
TO REGISTER VISIT: https://heartofnow.org
OR CALL US AT 541-852-6352
OR EMAIL US AT: info@heartofnow.org
(See details at bottom of description.)
At our weekend workshops, the saying "The truth is within you" comes to life. The Heart of Now leads you through a set of exercises where you'll be encouraged to notice your thoughts and words, your sensations and feelings in a number of different settings; one-on-one, small groups and large groups, in stillness and in movement. You'll be supported in your exploration by the open-hearted questions and reflection of other participants and our large, committed assistant team. The Heart of Now specifically focuses on feeling and releasing emotion; noticing and changing restrictive ideas we have about ourselves and others, including self-judgment; practicing open-hearted honesty, first with ourselves, then others; and connecting with our dreams and passions and letting those be the focus of our lives. This brings each individual wherever they need to go. It brings clarity to those with confusion, healing to those carrying emotional burdens, connection to those who feel isolated, and inspiration to those who feel stuck.The Heart of Now works well for couples as well as individuals, as each member of the couple gets time to focus on themselves as an individual, and time to be supported as a couple.
DETAILS: The Heart of Now begins Friday at 6:45 and ends Sunday around 6:30. The Heart of Now will include a yummy vegetarian meals from Saturday breakfast through Sunday Lunch, as well as shared bedroom accommodations at the beautiful Kindred Spirits retreat center for those who wish. We have a unique pricing system where we start with a low registration fee and then ask for a donation of your choice at the end of the workshop. Our registration fee is $275 ($195 if received by April 25).
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5/14
Contemplative, Meditative Shabbat Chant Circle
with Lisa Kaye, Kol Zimra Chant Leader
Saturday, May 14, 2011 ~ 10:30 a.m. to noon
Center for Spiritual Living
390 Vernal Street, Eugene
Cross streets Coburg Rd/Rustic Pl.
Turn east at Blockbuster and go 1 block.
This month we will be focusing on the teachings shared by Rabbi Shefa Gold during her May 11th chant and meditation workshop at Temple Beth Israel just a few days before we meet. Rabbi Shefa's work in deep meditation and sacred Jewish chant are the foundation for our monthly chant circles. A number of us from the Center's Shabbat Chant Circle will be attending Rabbi Shefa's Eugene event on Wednesday 5/11.
Rabbi Shefa will be in Salem on 5/10, Eugene on 5/11, Corvallis on 5/12 and in Portland for a full Shabbaton weekend 5/13-15. Visit www.RabbiShefaGold.com for more info.
This 'meta-Jewish' experience is open and welcoming for everyone whether you have little or lots of experience with Judaism or if you are just on an appreciative eclectic spiritual path you will find a home here.
We hope you will join with us for this deep, chant-filled exploration
of the gifts of Shabbat whatever your spiritual path.
Our Shabbat Chant Circles are usually held on the SECOND Saturday of each month.
Upcoming dates will be: May 14, June 11. (Check back for exact July date.)
Visit our shabbat webpage: www.spiritpathnow.com/shabbat
or email Lisa at shabbat@spiritpathnow.com for more info.
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5/14
Reiki Do Satori Open House
Saturday, May 14 – from 6-9 pm
at Unity of the Valley
This event is open to all who are interested in receiving a short, free Reiki session for relaxation and/or healing. Reiki practitioners who would like to be part of this event are also welcome. Donations accepted. Unity of the Valley - 3912 Dillard Road (39th & Hilyard), Eugene (541) 345-9913.
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5/14 5/18 ~~ NEW DATE AND TIME!
Full Moon, Full Heart Dance
Saturday, May 14 8-10 pm NEW DATE ~ WEDNESDAY 5/18
NEW TIME ~ 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Hilyard Community Center Hilyard and 26th Eugene, OR
Admission: $8.00 to $20.00 sliding scale.
Benefit for a non-profit agency to be announced.
Lower sliding scale available if needed.
Sponsored by: The Center For Family Development, CALC, and The City of Eugene’s Adaptive Recreation Services
Contact: Mike Meyer mmeyer@efn.org
Join us for a special monthly full moon expression of free-form improvised movement to a wide range of musical rhythms in a beautiful space. We find our truest selves by dancing away barriers of fear, sadness, and inhibitions in a supportive community environment. This all-ages, all-background diverse event includes great music, indoor/outdoor dancing, stretching equipment, and heart-centered self-discovery...all supporting a good cause!
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5/15
Join the New Cascade Center for Spiritual Living's Walk Team for
"Bark in the Park” Walk/Run fundraiser
for Greenhill Humane Society
Sunday, May 15
7 am registration (or pre-reg Sat noon-6 at Eugene Running Company)
9 am Run/Walk starts
Alton-Baker Park
Use this link to reach the Cascade Center for Spiritual Living page to donate or to join our walk team: http://green-hill.donorpages.com/BarkinthePark/CascadeCSL/
This link can be shared with anyone you think might be willing to join us in reaching our goal of $1,000 in support of the animals and people Greenhill serves. Share with friends, family, co-workers or neighbors to invite their donations in support of Cascade Center for Spiritual Living’s service project for Greenhill.
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5/15
The 52 Nia Moves:
Connect to your joyful dancer!
with Amy Palatnick and Janet Hollander
Sunday, May 15 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
$39 in advance, $45 day of workshop
Eugene Yoga
3575 Donald St
541.520.8771
For more info: www.eugeneyoga.us
Nia, a sensory-based movement practice, leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Nia draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts.
The fifty-two moves are the building blocks of all Nia classes. Designed to deliver fitness results, they also lead to healing and easeful movement. Nia will help you discover a comfortable and natural way to do everyday activities. Students new to Nia will find this an excellent introduction. Veteran students of Nia will discover a deeper level of practice in this workshop.
Workshop presenters Amy Palatnick and Janet Hollander are both Nia Black Belts and have taught Nia classes in the Eugene area for many years.
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