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A Radical Approach to Addiction Recovery Through Mindfulness & Inquiry

After twenty years of addiction to drugs and alcohol, Scott Kiloby developed the Natural Rest for Addiction program, which has helped people all over the world confront the root of their addiction, anxiety, and depression.

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The Essence of Non-Duality

Join renowned spiritual teacher Rupert Spira as we explore the perennial, non-dual understanding that lies at the heart of all the great spiritual traditions, such as Buddhism, mystical Christianity, Zen, and Sufism, and which is also the ever-present reality of our own experience.

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VitaminR’s VisionWorking Series: Hacking Imposter Syndrome

Join us in VitaminR’s kickoff event to learn how to hack your Impostor Syndrome as our experts share strategies to train your brain for optimal outcomes, build confidence, and take action.

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Wednesday, April 24

Meditative Practices & Sacred Teachings of the Yogic Tradition

Mary Reilly Nichols
Free Intro on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00 pm - Class starts on May 1 In this class, we will explore the deeper dimensions of the yogic path through meditative practices and mystical teachings, drawing from sacred texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Tantras of Kashmir Shaivism. View Details...
 
Wednesday, April 24

Spring Awakening with Chinese Herbs

Nam Singh
Taoist Master, herbalist, and chef Nam Singh will demystify Chinese herbs and explore how to bring the benefits of some of the most nourishing tonic herbs into healing teas and dishes. View Details...
 
Wednesday, April 24

VitaminR’s VisionWorking Series: Hacking Imposter Syndrome: Optimizing Your Brain for Confidence & Action

Nikolai Chapochnikov
Join us in VitaminR’s kick off event to learn how to hack your Impostor Syndrome as our experts share with us strategies to train your brain for optimal outcomes, build confidence and take action. View Details...
 
Thursday, April 25

Dance of Liberation™- Vision Quest: Integrating Shamanic Healing and Movement

CarolMarie Fiorito
Free Intro, Thursday April 25 at 6:00 pm - Class starts May 2 Dance of Liberation™ synthesizes movement, breath, contemporary shamanism, group process, hands-on healing, drumming, and global music. This powerful and beautiful soul work attenuates inhibitions and heightens inner awareness in a safe group setting. View Details...
 
Saturday, April 27 — Sunday, April 28

After the Last Breath - Care for the Body After Death

Olivia Bareham
This workshop demonstrates the role of the death midwife from the final breath, through the 3-day home vigil and funeral until final disposition. Open to professional and non-professional end-of-life caregivers and anyone wishing to care for their loved-one naturally, at home, according to personal, religious and cultural traditions. View Details...
 
Saturday, April 27

Making Probiotic Foods: Kefir, Kombucha, & Cultured Veggies

Donna Schwenk
Kefir, kombucha, and cultured veggies – known as the Trilogy - are foods that can change your life and your body. Immerse yourself into the world of making/eating probiotic foods. With a wide diversity of probiotic strains, these foods will change your gut. View Details...
 
Saturday, April 27

The Essence of Non-Duality

Rupert Spira
Join renowned spiritual teacher Rupert Spira will explore with us the perennial, non-dual understanding that lies at the heart of all the great spiritual traditions, such as Advaita Vedanta, Kashmir Shaivism, Buddhism, mystical Christianity, Zen and Sufism, and which is also the ever-present reality of our own experience. View Details...
 
Sunday, April 28

Urban Tantra®: Sacred Sex for the 21st Century

Barbara Carrellas, ACS
Urban Tantra® is a radically updated Tantra practice for modern sexual/spiritual explorers that can be used by everyone. Tantra is not only a sexual practice; it is a way of life and a path to spiritual growth. View Details...
 
Sunday, April 28

Writing to Awaken: Memoir as a Spiritual Practice

Mark Matousek
Those of us who are committed to spiritual growth often turn to the written page as a place for personal awakening. In dialogue with our writing self, we’re able to explore our deepest questions, investigate our darkest shadows, and articulate our boldest visions. View Details...
 
Monday, April 29

Wake Up Your Chi

Sharon Smith
Free Intro on Monday, April 29 at 6:00pm - Class starts on May 6 Revitalize and restore yourself through movement, standing meditation, self-massage, and breath work from the rich tradition of Taoism. Sharon Smith, a 40-year practitioner of Qigong and Taoist internal arts, will introduce you to Qigong practice and the skillful use of energy to create more flow, harmony, and balance in your life. View Details...
 
Tuesday, April 30

Mudras as a Total Healing Practice Balancing the Physical & Energetic Body

Alison DeNicola
Free Intro on Tuesday April 30 at 6:00 pm - Class starts May 7 There are over a hundred Mudras, each with its own distinct hand and finger gesture, used to channel the body’s flow of energy to obtain well-being. Learn how mudras can be used to direct energy, breath, and awareness throughout the physical and subtle energetic bodies. View Details...
 
Friday, May 3

Get Smart Naturally: Cognitive Enhancement and Prevention of Age-Related Impairment

Richard P. Brown
Dr. Brown will discuss treatments for Age-Associated Memory Impairment and Mild Cognitive-Impairment, including Cilostazol, an inexpensive, well-tolerated medication for brain health which has not yet come to the attention of most physicians and consumers in the US, and used by doctors in Japan and Taiwan to reduce the rate of dementia. View Details...
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An Esoteric Quest in Bulgaria: At the Crossroads of the Mysteries

In Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the Oldest Living City in Europe - August 22-27, 2019

Join us as we return to our Esoteric Quest roots in Eastern Europe and explore Bulgaria, a land filled with spiritual and esoteric history from the most ancient times to the present.

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This series is designed for wellness professionals and visionary entrepreneurs who want to elevate their branding, networking and the way that they share their work with the world.

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