New York Open Center » Native American http://www.opencenter.org New York's Leading Center of Holistic Learning and World Culture Fri, 18 May 2012 19:41:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 FREE INTRO: Learn to Play Native American Flute: For Healing and Inner Peace http://www.opencenter.org/free-intro-learn-to-play-native-american-flute-for-healing-and-inner-peace/ http://www.opencenter.org/free-intro-learn-to-play-native-american-flute-for-healing-and-inner-peace/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:59:16 +0000 lesleyr http://www.opencenter.org/?p=8430 August 14, 20126:00 PM

You are registering for a FREE INTRO and Mini-Concert on Tuesday, August 14, at 6pm. To sign up for the weekly course, see Learn to Play Native American Flute: For Healing and Inner Peace.

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 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) Tuesdays &
Thursdays, August 14, 16, 21 & 23, 8–10pm
12SAM08T
Members: $120 / Nonmembers: $130

John Sarantos

John Sarantos, one of the nation’s pre-eminent Native American flute instructors, has been teaching widely for 12 years. A main presenter and performer at the Native American Flute Association’s 2006 and ’08 conventions, he has written six songbooks and is a member of the flute duo NightDancers, whose debut recording, “Montana Crossings,” was nominated for the 2008 Indian Summer Music Awards’ Best Native Spirit Recording.

Other Classes Taught By This Teacher:
Learn to Play Native American Flute: For Healing and Inner Peace
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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 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.

Free introductory class and mini-concert on Tuesday, August 14, at 6pm.

A WEEKLY COURSE
(4 sessions, meeting twice a week) Tuesdays &
Thursdays, August 14, 16, 21 & 23, 8–10pm
12SAM08T
Members: $120 / Nonmembers: $130
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]]> http://www.opencenter.org/learn-to-play-native-american-flute-for-healing-and-inner-peace/feed/ 0 The Algonquin Path to Spiritual Awakening: The Twelve “Birds” and Their Messages http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakening-the-twelve-birds-and-their-messages/ http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakening-the-twelve-birds-and-their-messages/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:51:43 +0000 lesleyr http://www.opencenter.org/?p=8168 June 13, 20128:00 PMto10:00 PM

This class is part of a series of 4 classes that can be taken individually or as a whole.  To register for the complete series click here.

Evan Pritchard

The Twelve “Birds” and Their Messages
We will discover the essential role that birds play in Algonquin shamanism as esoteric messengers. We will also learn about seven laws of respect and the key role of the four directions in rituals.
Wednesday, June 13, 8pm
12SSN18TD
$25

]]> http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakening-the-twelve-birds-and-their-messages/feed/ 0 The Algonquin Path to Spiritual Awakening: The Four Paths to Wholeness and Spiritual Freedom http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakening-the-four-paths-to-wholeness-and-spiritual-freedom/ http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakening-the-four-paths-to-wholeness-and-spiritual-freedom/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:49:22 +0000 lesleyr http://www.opencenter.org/?p=8167 June 6, 20128:00 PMto10:00 PM

This class is part of a series of 4 classes that can be taken individually or as a whole.  To register for the complete series click here.

Evan Pritchard

The Four Paths to Wholeness and Spiritual Freedom
The path of the (peaceful) warrior, the path of the heart, the path of the peacemaker, and the path of the shaman will be explored.
Wednesday, June 6, 8pm
12SSN18TC
$25

]]> http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakening-the-four-paths-to-wholeness-and-spiritual-freedom/feed/ 0 The Algonquin Path to Spiritual Awakening: Seven Stages of Awakening http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakening-seven-stages-of-awakening/ http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakening-seven-stages-of-awakening/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:46:34 +0000 lesleyr http://www.opencenter.org/?p=8166 May 30, 20128:00 PMto10:00 PM

This class is part of a series of 4 classes that can be taken individually or as a whole.  To register for the complete series click here.

Evan Pritchard

Seven Stages of Awakening
An exploration of the seven stages which include experiencing deep inner peace, opening the heart, thinking nobly and expansively, ability to dream lucidly, experiencing oneness with creation, etc.  We’ll also discuss seven levels of initiation in Algonquin spiritual development.
Wednesday, May 30, 8pm
12SSN18TB
$25

]]> http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakening-seven-stages-of-awakening/feed/ 0 The Algonquin Path to Spiritual Awakening: Algonquin Methods of Prayer http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakenin-algonquin-methods-of-prayer/ http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakenin-algonquin-methods-of-prayer/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:43:16 +0000 lesleyr http://www.opencenter.org/?p=8165 May 23, 20128:00 PMto10:00 PM

This class is part of a series of 4 classes that can be taken individually or as a whole. To register for the complete series click here.

Evan Pritchard

Algonquin Methods of Prayer
We will learn how to pray Algonquin style utilizing the four sacred plants, words of power, sign language and animal spirits.
Wednesday, May 23, 8pm
12SSN18TA
$25

]]> http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakenin-algonquin-methods-of-prayer/feed/ 0 The Algonquin Path to Spiritual Awakening: Exploring the Sacred Ways of “Manitou” (“The Great Mystery”) http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakeninexploring-the-sacred-ways-of-manitou-the-great-mystery/ http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakeninexploring-the-sacred-ways-of-manitou-the-great-mystery/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:36:10 +0000 lesleyr http://www.opencenter.org/?p=8163 May 23, 20128:00 PMto10:00 PM

Evan Pritchard

In this series, Evan Pritchard, scholar/author and teacher of Mi’kmaq and Celtic descent, will share little-known transformational teachings from local Algonquin traditions, involving stories, songs, meditations, lectures, grounding exercises, “lightworking” and guided visualizations.

Algonquin Methods of Prayer
We will learn how to pray Algonquin style utilizing the four sacred plants, words of power, sign language and animal spirits.
Wednesday, May 23, 8pm
12SSN18TA

Seven Stages of Awakening
An exploration of the seven stages which include experiencing deep inner peace, opening the heart, thinking nobly and expansively, ability to dream lucidly, experiencing oneness with creation, etc.  We’ll also discuss seven levels of initiation in Algonquin spiritual development.
Wednesday, May 30, 8pm
12SSN18TB

The Four Paths to Wholeness and Spiritual Freedom
The path of the (peaceful) warrior, the path of the heart, the path of the peacemaker, and the path of the shaman will be explored.
Wednesday, June 6, 8pm
12SSN18TC

The Twelve “Birds” and Their Messages
We will discover the essential role that birds play in Algonquin shamanism as esoteric messengers. We will also learn about seven laws of respect and the key role of the four directions in rituals.
Wednesday, June 13, 8pm
12SSN18TD

A WEEKLY COURSE
(4 sessions) Wednesdays, May 23–June 13, 8–10pm
12SSN18TZ
Members: $80 / Nonmembers: $90 / Individual Sessions: $25
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]]> http://www.opencenter.org/the-algonquin-path-to-spiritual-awakeninexploring-the-sacred-ways-of-manitou-the-great-mystery/feed/ 0 Wisdom of a Native American Life: Honoring Environment and Spirit http://www.opencenter.org/wisdom-of-a-native-american-life-honoring-environment-and-spirit/ http://www.opencenter.org/wisdom-of-a-native-american-life-honoring-environment-and-spirit/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:45:38 +0000 lesleyr http://www.opencenter.org/?p=7525 March 23, 20127:00 PM

*Please note this class has been canceled.**

Ellsworth W. Chytka

A passionate advocate for the land, water, animals, and indigenous people's sacred sites and burial grounds, Ellsworth Chytka has devoted much of his life to sharing Native American wisdom so that others can find spiritual balance and help restore and preserve Mother Earth. Come join this open-hearted carrier of ancestral wisdom (including the powerful sacred hoop teachings) passed down orally from generation to generation, as he offers us inspiration and guidance to help us address the crises that face us all in these challenging times.

AN EVENING LECTURE
Friday, March 23, 7pm
12WSN09P
Members: $20 / Nonmembers: $22

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Between the Worlds 1

Jadina Lilien

“Butterfly Against the Wind” is based on the artist/filmmaker Jadina Lilien’s impressions of being in South Dakota on the Cheyenne River Reservation. At the invitation of Tiokasin Ghosthorse (WBAI Radio in NYC: First Voices), Lilien was invited to take photographs on this reservation where he grew up. The work made during this period, a series of digital pigment prints that utilize a multimedia photographic process, is a direct result from the artist’s time spent during these visits. The photographs incorporate the time bound documented images of the romanticized Indian and the present day conditions of the reservation. There are varying degrees of adding additional painting or “mark making” to the photographs. This process at times can be almost undetectable, enabling the image to be clearly visible, or at times, selectively obscuring the image, and creating a new narrative. www.jadinalilien.com

A GALLERY OPENING
Exhibit runs October 15–November 19
Opening Reception:
Saturday, October 15, 5:30–8pm

The Stars Left Trails

Vincent Fast Horse

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4/28, 7:30pm: Here Comes the Sun: The Spiritual and Musical Journey of George Harrison
Joshua M. Greene & Godfrey Townsend

5/5, 8pm: Sacred Songs from the Jewish Tradition
Cantor Robert Micha'el Esformes

5/12, 7pm: Washington Square
The Actors' Ensemble

5/19, 7:30pm: Mantra Meditation Concert
Sri Shyamji Bhatnagar

6/23, 7:30pm: Miss Representation
An Award-winning Film by Jennifer Siebel Newsom

6/23, 8pm: Kirtan-Sacred Chanting
Thomas Amelio with special guest musician Nacho Arimany

7/7, 7pm: Great Wines for Good Health
Rashida Veronique Fitzgerald, DWS

7/7: 8pm: Sacred Yoruba Music and Song Concert
John Mason

7/14: 8pm: Sufi Songs of Rumi, Hafiz & other Sufi Poets
Amir Vahab & Ensemble, with The Daf Caravan

 

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