You are registering for a FREE INTRO on Wednesday, April 4, at 8pm. To sign up for the weekly course, see Singing Gospel, R&B and Jazz.

ILana Martin

In this intensive class with highly accomplished and experienced singer and voice teacher ILana Martin, we’ll discover how to develop our own unique singing style. We’ll cover how to: sing without tiring the voice; become aware of your body through breathwork; riff (improvise short rhythmic phrases); develop effective phrasing, passionate delivery and tasteful interpretation of songs; build a repertoire; sing naturally; explore melodies and syncopation; sharpen your ear; increase your vocal range; build a song from start to finish; and “own” a song. Using techniques including call and response chanting exercises that change the voice and expand its nature, our voices will soar beyond their former reach. This class will dramatically change your voice, so that it is on the way to being the best it can be, and you feel confident getting on any stage to express your own unique singing style.

A WEEKLY COURSE
(6 sessions) Wednesdays, April 11–
May 16, 8–10pm
12WAM16T
Members: $185 / Nonmembers: $200

ILana Martin

ILana Martin is an accomplished voice instructor, songwriter and R&B and gospel singer. She has toured internationally as a founder of a classical jazz quintet and sang supporting vocals for many stars, including: Barry White, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, and Donna Summer. She also writes and performs songs in English and Spanish for stage and film. She is the founder of the Vocal Workout Singing School in New York City.

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Other Classes Taught By This Teacher:

Singing Gospel, R&B and Jazz

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R.D. Chin

“R.D. Chin brings such enthusiasm and expertise to his practice that we’re honored to be working with him at both the in-house and online levels here at the Open Center. He explains core concepts in an accessible way that makes you hungry for more no matter where on your educational journey you currently are.” —A.S.

Feng Shui is an ancient art developed over three millennia ago in China. It is a complex body of knowledge that reveals how to balance the energies of any given space to assure the health and good fortune for the people inhabiting it. Urban Feng Shui applies these principles to apartment and city-living contexts.

Applying the theory and principles taught by RD's teacher and mentor, the late feng shui HH Grandmaster Lin Yun, this class will give you the tools you need to transform your personal space and, importantly, the mindset that goes with it. This 4-week online course combines Western design principles with Feng Shui to align any space with dimensions of spirit, character, and a feeling of balance. This class is great for both the lay person as well as the budding Feng Shui consultant.

NOTE: Students must have access to a computer with a web browser for this ONLINE ONLY course, and may need to download free software to use some course features. Password-protected access to the course website is permitted only during the dates that this course is being held; PASSWORDS WILL BE ISSUED THE NIGHT BEFORE THE COURSE BEGINS; and user accounts will be deleted once the course is over. Audio-visual materials on the website are not downloaded but streamed through the web browser. Open Center Online Learning courses give students access to teachers and other students through several interactive tools on the course websites.

Please view our F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) for more detailed information about Open Center Online Learning courses.

AN ONLINE COURSE
February 20-March 18, 2012 (4 weeks)
12OLAAF101
$135 No Member Discount

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Jean McClelland

“Thank you so much for the beautiful breathing class!! It was amazing, and I learned so much. My whole body has responded to everything that you teach. Your classes are life-transforming.” — Cecilia Calderón, Breathing Class Participant

Breath is fundamental to every aspect of our life. We are born with an ability to breathe deeply and fully, but as we go through life, stress and tension can cause our breathing to become shallow and constricted and our voices strained and weak. Inefficient breathing can lead to fatigue, anxiety, muscular tension and even digestive problems. Getting back to the way nature designed us to breathe is a tonic that revitalizes body and mind. In this course we will explore ways to reestablish our natural, coordinated way of breathing. We will study the anatomy and physiology of respiration, observe the ways in which we interfere with our breathing, and learn tools and exercises to free and strengthen our breathing and voice.

NOTE: Students must have access to a computer with a web browser for this ONLINE ONLY course, and may need to download free software to use some course features. Password-protected access to the course website is permitted only during the dates that this course is being held; PASSWORDS WILL BE ISSUED THE NIGHT BEFORE THE COURSE BEGINS; and user accounts will be deleted once the course is over. Audio-visual materials on the website are not downloaded but streamed through the web browser. Open Center Online Learning courses give students access to teachers and other students through several interactive tools on the course websites.

Please view our F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) for more detailed information about Open Center Online Learning courses.

AN ONLINE COURSE
April 23 - May 20, 2012 (4 weeks)
12OLAAM101
$99 (No Member Discount)

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Karl Lorenzen

Sacred geometry has fascinated artists, scientists, and philosophers for centuries. In this 3-week online course, we will learn the traditional craft, vocabulary and “alphabet” of sacred geometry. Through lecture, demonstration, and walking through this meditative process together — using a bow compass, straight edge and pencil — we will experience first hand how to draw the Platonic Solids, other classical geometric forms, and beautiful Islamic tiling patterns. And we will construct 3D models of those shapes, transforming common paper plates into meditative objects of transcendent form.

The course material for “Meditations on Scared Geometry” is accessible to people at all levels of ability: no previous math or art experience is required.

NOTE: Students must have access to a computer with a web browser for this ONLINE ONLY course, and may need to download free software to use some course features. Password-protected access to the course website is permitted only during the dates that this course is being held; PASSWORDS WILL BE ISSUED THE NIGHT BEFORE THE COURSE BEGINS; and user accounts will be deleted once the course is over. Audio-visual materials on the website are not downloaded but streamed through the web browser. Open Center Online Learning courses give students access to teachers and other students through several interactive tools on the course websites.

Please view our F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) for more detailed information about Open Center Online Learning courses.

AN ONLINE COURSE
February 20-March 11, 2012 (3 weeks)
12OLASI101
$110 No Member Discount

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or check out our other COURSE LISTINGS

Robert Notter

In this 3-week online course, marketing expert Robert Notter shares the essentials of developing and implementing basic and intermediate online marketing strategies for successful business development. The course covers how to: clarify your business intentions and goals; identify your most lucrative target market and ideal client; build your client base; develop an outreach strategy; turn prospects into paying clients; and generate more income, in whatever field you desire. We’ll cover e-newsletters, websites, social media, and the essential approaches and technologies for staying in touch in this online world.

NOTE: This course is primarily audio-based. In addition to the interactive community features of the course website, it includes one video and three 1-hour-long audio lessons from marketing expert Robert Notter and provides a variety of handouts, templates, exercises and resources lists with the tools you need to implement the Robert Notter's online marketing strategies for your business practice.

NOTE: Students must have access to a computer with a web browser for this ONLINE ONLY course, and may need to download free software to use some course features. Password-protected access to the course website is permitted only during the dates that this course is being held; PASSWORDS WILL BE ISSUED THE NIGHT BEFORE THE COURSE BEGINS; and user accounts will be deleted once the course is over. Audio-visual materials on the website are not downloaded but streamed through the web browser. Open Center Online Learning courses give students access to teachers and other students through several interactive tools on the course websites.

Please view our F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) for more detailed information about Open Center Online Learning courses.

AN ONLINE COURSE
February 20-March 11, 2012 (3 weeks)
12OLAPK101
$175 No Member Discount

Or Call 212-219-2527 Ext. 2 to Register by Phone

Experience outstanding holistic programs from anywhere in the world with Open Center Online Learning webinars. This season, the Open Center is launching a compelling new initiative: a series of live webinars with distinguished faculty, accessible from the comfort of your own home. It’s time to take the Open Center’s work worldwide via the Internet! To participate in any of these events, only a computer and broadband connection to the Internet is needed. Each webinar is an interactive, two-hour experience with an intimate feel. We encourage you to let friends and family outside the greater New York area know that these new programs are now available.

Balancing the Inner and the Outer: Feng Shui for Health
Judith Wendell and Rosalie Prinzivalli
More than object placement, Feng Shui is concerned with the optimal circulation and balancing of qi (chi)—the life energy in us and the universe. In this class we will explore how to use Feng Shui core principles to balance both our internal organs and our environments. We will also cover the use of objects and furnishings to maximize qi flow, color and design to relieve stress, Feng Shui techniques to lessen financial worries and stress, simple exercises to enhance personal qi, and much more.

By registering for this live webinar, for each webinar event you will receive the following:

• 90 minutes of live, interactive webinar content.
• 30 minutes of question-and-answer time with the teacher.
• Access to download a recording of the complete webinar, after the event. (Free software provided to view.)

Computer System Requirements
No matter where you are on the planet, as long as you have a computer with a broadband connection, web browser, and sound capabilities (microphone and speakers or headset), you will be able to participate and engage in the question-and-answer period. If you can watch YouTube videos, you can attend this webinar online. Recommended System Requirements: Windows 2000 (PC) or Mac OSX 10.5 or higher, and browsers version Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 3, Safari 4, and Chrome 11 or higher. ACCESS INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTERED STUDENT A FEW DAY PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

AN ONLINE WEBINAR
(3 sessions) Saturdays, April 14, 21 & 28, 1–3pm EST
12OLWAF101
$75 (No Member Discount)
$60 Early Bird rate by March 31
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or call 212-219-2527 x 2

Or Call 212-219-2527 Ext. 2 to Register by Phone

Experience outstanding holistic programs from anywhere in the world with Open Center Online Learning webinars. This season, the Open Center is launching a compelling new initiative: a series of live webinars with distinguished faculty, accessible from the comfort of your own home. It’s time to take the Open Center’s work worldwide via the Internet! To participate in any of these events, only a computer and broadband connection to the Internet is needed. Each webinar is an interactive, two-hour experience with an intimate feel. We encourage you to let friends and family outside the greater New York area know that these new programs are now available.

Medicine Melodies: The Music that the Healers Hear
Silvia Nakkach
The shaman hears the hidden music of the universe and sings it back through “medicine melodies,” tonal configurations that reflect a sacred unity with nature and have the power to heal. Many people today are visited by such melodies—as if the spiritual world is “singing in” to the person rather than the person “singing out.” These archetypal melodies clear and open energetic channels. Silvia Nakkach, composer and pioneer in the field of sound and consciousness, is professor of music and healing at California Institute of Integral Studies.

By registering for this live webinar, for each webinar event you will receive the following:

• 90 minutes of live, interactive webinar content.
• 30 minutes of question-and-answer time with the teacher.
• Access to download a recording of the complete webinar, after the event. (Free software provided to view.)

Computer System Requirements
No matter where you are on the planet, as long as you have a computer with a broadband connection, web browser, and sound capabilities (microphone and speakers or headset), you will be able to participate and engage in the question-and-answer period. If you can watch YouTube videos, you can attend this webinar online. Recommended System Requirements: Windows 2000 (PC) or Mac OSX 10.5 or higher, and browsers version Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 3, Safari 4, and Chrome 11 or higher. ACCESS INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTERED STUDENT A FEW DAY PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

AN ONLINE WEBINAR
(2 sessions) Sundays, March 25 & April 1, 1–3pm EST
12OLWHH102 • $59 (No Member Discount)
$50 Early Bird rate by March 11
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or call 212-219-2527 x 2

Experience outstanding holistic programs from anywhere in the world with Open Center Online Learning webinars. This season, the Open Center is launching a compelling new initiative: a series of live webinars with distinguished faculty, accessible from the comfort of your own home. It’s time to take the Open Center’s work worldwide via the Internet! To participate in any of these events, only a computer and broadband connection to the Internet is needed. Each webinar is an interactive, two-hour experience with an intimate feel. We encourage you to let friends and family outside the greater New York area know that these new programs are now available.

By registering, for each webinar event you will receive the following:

• 90 minutes of live, interactive webinar content.
• 30 minutes of question-and-answer time with the teacher.
• Access to download a recording of the complete webinar, after the event. (Free software provided to view.)

Computer System Requirements
No matter where you are on the planet, as long as you have a computer with a broadband connection, web browser, and sound capabilities (microphone and speakers or headset), you will be able to participate and engage in the question-and-answer period. If you can watch YouTube videos, you can attend this webinar online. Recommended System Requirements: Windows 2000 (PC) or Mac OSX 10.5 or higher, and browsers version Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 3, Safari 4, and Chrome 11 or higher. ACCESS INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTERED STUDENT A FEW DAY PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

The Science of Flourishing and Happiness: An Interactive Webinar on Flow, Purpose, Achievement and Positivity
with Louis Alloro, MEd, MAPP, and Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, MAPP
The dynamic new field of Positive Psychology uses rigorous research to understand happiness and well-being and is expanding rapidly worldwide. Discover a scientific model that explains human flourishing and how to increase your experience of positive emotions, engagement, meaning and achievement. Join Louis and Emiliya, two of the first 100 people to hold a Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania (where the field began), to understand the inner workings of human flourishing and how to use this new science and art to benefit daily life and work.
AN ONLINE WEBINAR
(4 sessions) Sundays, April 29, May 13 & 20,
and June 10, 1–3pm EST
12OLWP101
$129 (No Member Discount)
$99 Early Bird rate by April 15
To register click here

Alexandria: The Ancient and Ongoing Quest for Spiritual Harmony in a Global Civilization
David Fideler, PhD
The Greek philosophers had spoken of the cosmopolis or “world-city” in which all individuals are related to one another, regardless of country, race, or religion. With the coming of the Hellenistic age, global civilization became a tangible reality, and Alexandria, Egypt, its most significant expression—a meeting point between East and West, philosophies and religions. We will explore how Alexandrian learning and spirituality changed the course of world civilization, and their relevance today. David Fideler, now based in Sarajevo, was editor of the journal Alexandria: Philosophy, Myth and Culture. His books include Love’s Alchemy and the forthcoming Nature’s Intelligence.
AN ONLINE WEBINAR
(1 session) Sunday, January 29, 1–3pm EST
12OLWSW101
$25 (No Member Discount)
$20 Early Bird rate by January 15
To register click here

End-of-Life Doulas: A New Model for Guiding Patients Through
the End Process of Dying
Henry Fersko-Weiss, LCSW
End-of-Life Doulas are transforming the time when a person is actively dying into a sacred experience. Using guided visualization, meditation, light therapeutic touch, aromatherapy, legacy work, and rituals, EOL Doulas alleviate fear and deepen the meaning of the dying process. People are helped to face dying with truth and courage. This approach is deeply valuable at the bedside of the dying. Henry has trained Doulas at the Open Center for the last 4 years and has worked extensively with individuals and in hospices.
AN ONLINE WEBINAR
(1 session) Sunday, February 12, 1–3pm EST
12OLWSI102
$29 (No Member Discount)
$25 Early Bird rate by January 29
To register click here

Philosophy and the Future of Our World
Jacob Needleman, PhD
The crisis of our era, from top to bottom, is a philosophical crisis. The dramatic changes brought by advancing technology; the rapid erosion of moral values in politics and human relations; the shadow of hatred and fanaticism— at the root of all these forces lies deep confusion about the fundamental questions of the heart: How Can We Choose what is Good? Why Are We Here? What Are We Searching For-—and Why? Our theme is the path of philosophy as a the search for wisdom in the midst of life.
AN ONLINE WEBINAR
(1 session) Saturday, February 25, 1–3pm EST
12OLWSI103
$29 (No Member Discount)
$25 Early Bird rate by February 11
To register click here

Medicine Melodies: The Music that the Healers Hear
Silvia Nakkach
The shaman hears the hidden music of the universe and sings it back through “medicine melodies,” tonal configurations that reflect a sacred unity with nature and have the power to heal. Many people today are visited by such melodies—as if the spiritual world is “singing in” to the person rather than the person “singing out.” These archetypal melodies clear and open energetic channels. Silvia Nakkach, composer and pioneer in the field of sound and consciousness, is professor of music and healing at California Institute of Integral Studies.
AN ONLINE WEBINAR
(2 sessions) Sundays, March 25 & April 1, 1–3pm EST
12OLWHH102 • $59 (No Member Discount)
$50 Early Bird rate by March 11
To register click here

Cancer as a Turning Point
Lawrence Leshan, PhD, and Ruth Bolletino, PhD
This webinar offers a wealth of information and strategies for cancer patients and family caregivers to empower them to live fuller, more meaningful and more zestful lives. In the first session, LeShan will discuss his legendary psychotherapy approach designed to mobilize the self-healing abilities of cancer patients. In the second session, Bolletino will draw on her 20 years of experience with this approach to discuss its practical applications as well as common concerns of patients. Since from the moment of diagnosis, the life of everyone in the family is changed, the third session will focus on caregivers’ concerns. www.cancerasaturningpoint.org
AN ONLINE WEBINAR
(3 sessions) Sundays, March 3, 10, & 24, 1–3pm EST
12OLWHH101
$75 (No Member Discount)/ Individual Sessions: $29
$60 Early Bird rate by February 18
To register click here

Balancing the Inner and the Outer: Feng Shui for Health
Judith Wendell and Rosalie Prinzivalli
More than object placement, Feng Shui is concerned with the optimal circulation and balancing of qi (chi)—the life energy in us and the universe. In this class we will explore how to use Feng Shui core principles to balance both our internal organs and our environments. We will also cover the use of objects and furnishings to maximize qi flow, color and design to relieve stress, Feng Shui techniques to lessen financial worries and stress, simple exercises to enhance personal qi, and much more.
AN ONLINE WEBINAR
(3 sessions) Saturdays, April 14, 21 & 28, 1–3pm EST
12OLWAF101
$75 (No Member Discount)
$60 Early Bird rate by March 31
To register click here

Do we live in a world that values and promotes happiness and well-being? Are we in the midst of a happiness revolution? What can the new science of positive psychology teach us about happiness? This film by the director of the Academy Award nominated “Genghis Blues” sets out to answer those questions, and explores the secrets behind our most valued emotion.

Saturday, February 11, 8pm
12WAN00N
Members: $11 / Nonmembers: $13
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or call 212-219-2527 x 2

You are registering for a FREE INTRO & Mini-Concert on Wednesday, April 4, at 8pm. To sign up for the weekly course, see Learn to Play the Native American Flute.

John Sarantos

With its unique, enchanting sound, the contemporary Native American flute has become increasingly popular, not only as a purely musical instrument, but as an ideal tool to enhance relaxation, meditation and healing. John has taught countless students, from ages 9 to 80. Most have never played an instrument before and are amazed at how simple it is to learn. We will learn basic and advanced fingering techniques that will allow us to create beautiful songs, with no knowledge of music theory needed. We will discover how easy it is to use different blowing techniques to enhance our playing and create songs that will help us bring healing and peace to ourselves and others.

Note: A high-quality $65 cedar flute will be available for $35 for registrants who pre-order one week before the class.

A WEEKLY COURSE
(4 sessions, meeting twice a week)
Mondays & Wednesdays, April 9, 11, 16 & 18, 8–10pm
12WAM08T
Members: $120 / Nonmembers: $130