Register for session starting Feb. 27
Register for session starting March 26

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Leslie Cerier

For over twenty years, Leslie Cerier, “The Organic Gourmet,” has been teaching culinary nutrition and hands-on vegetarian cooking for health and vitality. She is the author of several cookbooks and articles focusing on eating local, seasonal, organic foods that are not just good for you, but also pleasurable, delicious, and good for the planet.

In this Open Center Online Learning class, Leslie walks and talks you through the steps involved in making spring rolls, egg rolls, and nori rice rolls. She demonstrates that no matter what size the kitchen, anyone who wants to cook with a conscience can make healthy food that nourishes the mind, body, and spirit.

Using organic (and easily accessible) ingredients, she brings an enthusiasm and down to earth approach to cooking that will appeal to any cook, no matter what their skill level.

This class is divided up into over two dozen videos that illustrate the processes involved in creating the three Asian dishes. Replay and review of the ins and outs of Leslie’s cooking tips are always just a play button away.

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 27 - March 18, 2012 (3 weeks)
12OLAHN101
$99 (No Member Discount)

OR register for the later session this spring:

March 26 - April 15, 2012 (3 weeks)
12OLBHN101
$99 (No Member Discount)

For over twenty years, Leslie Cerier, “The Organic Gourmet,” has been teaching culinary nutrition and hands-on vegetarian cooking for health and vitality, as well as writing cookbooks and articles focusing on eating local, seasonal, organic foods that are not just good for you, but also pleasurable, delicious and good for the planet. Leslie Cerier is the author of five cookbooks: Gluten-Free Recipes for the Conscious Cook; Going Wild in the Kitchen; The Quick and Easy Organic Gourmet; co-author of Sea Vegetable Celebration; and editor of Taste Life! Organic Recipes.Leslie is also a gourmet personal chef/caterer specializing in whole foods and organic cuisine. Her specialty in grains has led to her being much sought after by health professionals and private clients to help them translate challenging dietary allergy issues into culinary success and meal satisfaction. Find out more about Leslie’s workshops and catering business at her site, Leslie Cerier, The Organic Gourmet.

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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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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

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Melissa Tiers

"What I love about Melissa is that she's one of those teacher who can make you think differently about those mundane, in-between moments in life like a waiting room or a commute. The practical techniques she goes over in this course have the potential to transform those moments into meaningful opportunities for productive reflection and growth." —S.A.

Integrative Self-Hypnosis is a powerful method for improving your mind-body and emotions. In this 4-week online course — packed with techniques for self-growth — you will learn many rapid ways to shift negative emotional states, beliefs and habituated patterns. You’ll learn different approaches to discovering your internal thoughts and feelings, and how to use those to achieve your goals and motivate yourself. Integrative Self-Hypnosis combines classical hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and cognitive, behavioral and energy psychology, as well as the latest techniques in mind-body medicine and neuroscience. With so many techniques to explore, you will learn how to make multi-level changes that are so fast and easy it will feel like magic!

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 27-March 25, 2012 (4 weeks)
12OLAPS101
$135 No Member Discount

You are registering for a FREE INTRO on Thursday, March 15, at 6pm. To sign up for the weekly course, see How to Communicate with Difficult People—and Enjoy It!

Dian Killian, PhD

How do you respond to difficult people and situations? How do you ensure that your own needs are met in a way that you don’t regret later? Communicating effectively and compassionately can be one of life’s greatest challenges. People often misunderstand words or intent and hurt each other with careless speech. In this introductory class based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, author of Nonviolent Communication, we will learn how to increase our emotional intelligence and improve our communication skills—even with the most difficult people. We will learn compassionate listening skills, ways to stay connected during challenging conversations,  and how to resist habitual reactions and create closer relationships by transforming judgment and blame into mutual understanding.

A WEEKLY COURSE
(3 sessions) Thursdays, March 29–
April 12, 6–7:30pm
12WPS41S  For CEUs click here
Members: $70 / Nonmembers: $80

Dian Killian, PhD

How do you respond to difficult people and situations? How do you ensure that your own needs are met in a way that you don’t regret later? Communicating effectively and compassionately can be one of life’s greatest challenges. People often misunderstand words or intent and hurt each other with careless speech. In this introductory class based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, author of Nonviolent Communication, we will learn how to increase our emotional intelligence and improve our communication skills—even with the most difficult people. We will learn compassionate listening skills, ways to stay connected during challenging conversations,  and how to resist habitual reactions and create closer relationships by transforming judgment and blame into mutual understanding.

Free intro class on Thursday, March 15, at 6pm.

A WEEKLY COURSE
(3 sessions) Thursdays, March 29–
April 12, 6–7:30pm
12WPS41S  For CEUs click here
Members: $70 / Nonmembers: $80
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Martha Lasley and Richard Michaels

In their new book, Coaching for Transformation: Pathways to Ignite Personal and Social Change, authors Martha Lasley, Virginia Kellogg, Richard Michaels and Sharon Brown develop a holistic and multicultural approach to coaching and life. In this workshop with Richard and Martha, you will learn and use 6 empowering questions, listening skills, and physical movements that connect you to your power as a creator.

AN EVENING WORKSHOP and BOOKSIGNING
Saturday, January 28, 7:30–9pm
12WP88P
Members: $15 / Nonmembers: $18
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Or register by calling 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
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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
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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
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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
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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

You are registering for a FREE INTRO on Wednesday, February 22, at 6pm. To sign up for the weekly course, see The Art of Powerful Communication.

Sally Morgan

A well-trained voice can captivate, stimulate and motivate. It can open doors, impress an audience, impact a meeting, and boost a career. In this class highly experienced vocal trainer Sally Morgan, a daring innovator in the field, will show us how to use her Morganix Method™, a proven technique based on cutting-edge medical, acoustical and therapeutic research, to develop the power of our speaking voice. Come discover how to: use breathing and focusing techniques to reduce the effects of stage fright, tension or shyness; maintain excellent postural alignment; clearly articulate consonants to propel your voice and reach amazing range; naturally heal a voice suffering from sore throat, hoarseness, or vocal fatigue; and much more. Come dare to become a more persuasive, powerful communicator in every area of your life.

A WEEKLY COURSE
(5 sessions) Wednesdays, February 29–
March 28, 6–7:30pm
12WAM19T For CEUs click here
Members: $120 / Nonmembers: $130

To register by phone call 212-219-2527 x 2.