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      The New York Open Center offers a comprehensive suite of wellness services. Individual sessions are available in more than 15 modalities, from classic techniques to deep spiritual healing. All sessions are offered by professional, licensed practitioners, as required, in a soothing, nurturing environment.

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Incorporating Cannabis Into Your Wellness Practice

February 19, 2019 by Devon Walker-Figueroa Leave a Comment

Incorporating Cannabis Into Your Wellness Practice

by Stephanie Boucher Cannabis sativa. The plant seems to be everywhere these days, from CBD shops to medical dispensaries to laws shifting in favor of greater legalization left and right (and sometimes taking a step back, such as recently with the ban of CBD … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Body, Mindfulness, Nutrition & Holistic Health, Positive Psychology Tagged With: anxiety, cannabis, CBD, chronic pain, herbal medicine, herbalism

The Delicious Truth about Chocolate

November 2, 2018 by Open Center Leave a Comment

The Delicious Truth about Chocolate

by Daniel Javit, MD Disciplined eating habits have always come easy to me except for chocolate;  chocolate is my arch-enemy, my kryptonite, my Achilles’ heel. I deal with this in one of two ways: I either allow myself small daily aliquots of chocolate or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Nutrition & Holistic Health

The Open Center Supports Diversity and a Multicultural Future

October 29, 2018 by Ralph White Leave a Comment

The Open Center Supports Diversity and a Multicultural Future

by Ralph White Since its inception in 1984, the Open Center has been committed to a multi-cultural world in which the gifts of all spiritual paths with integrity are honored and celebrated. At this time of rising nationalism and fundamentalism, two of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Nutrition & Holistic Health, Spirituality

Open Center Interview with Sound and Music Institute Alum Brenda Hung

August 30, 2018 by Open Center Leave a Comment

Open Center Interview with Sound and Music Institute Alum Brenda Hung

What led you to discover the Integrative Sound and Music Institute (SMI) program? I had just completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training and was particularly interested in the use of mantras and singing before and after a yoga class. I found that each time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Nutrition & Holistic Health, SMI Tagged With: sound and music, sound healing

Self-care for Health Professionals

June 8, 2018 by Open Center Leave a Comment

Self-care for Health Professionals

by Susan Luck & Jan Booth The potential for burnout among health professionals is significant. The consequences can be seen in physical and emotional symptoms of exhaustion, overwhelm, depersonalization, and cynicism. Health statistics show the negative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Nutrition & Holistic Health

Making Fire Cider by Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD

October 20, 2016 by Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD Leave a Comment

Making Fire Cider by Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD

Dr. Maya will be teaching Healing Your Body from the Gut on Up: How Everything is Connected, a 3 session course starting Wednesday, Oct 26th. Re-posted from Dr, Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD websiteOne of my favorite ways to fight coughs and colds and generally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Body, Nutrition & Holistic Health Tagged With: healing, health, holistic health, nutrition

The Energetic/Shamanic Overtones of Craniosacral Bodywork

October 11, 2016 by Open Center Leave a Comment

The Energetic/Shamanic Overtones of Craniosacral Bodywork

By Gary Strauss I have been working as a teacher and practitioner in the energy based healing arts for over 35 years. I would say one of the most rewarding decisions I have made in my life. They say in Energy work that you give a session and at the same … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mindfulness, Nutrition & Holistic Health, Psychology, Uncategorized Tagged With: craniosacral, healing, holistic health

What is Brennan Healing Science?

September 27, 2016 by Open Center 1 Comment

What is Brennan Healing Science?

by Priscilla Bright, MA Brennan Healing Science, developed by best-selling Hands of Light author Barbara Brennan, Ph.D, is one of the most comprehensive and life-changing approaches to energy healing and human transformation and is the source of one of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Nutrition & Holistic Health, Psychology Tagged With: holistic health, holistic psychology, spirituality

Top 10 Ayurvedic Tips for Good Health

August 18, 2016 by Lesley Rodriguez 1 Comment

Top 10 Ayurvedic Tips for Good Health

by Hilary Garivaltis Here are Hilary’s Top 10 Ayurvedic Tips for Good Health. Try some or all of them for a healthier more balanced life. 1. Drink hot water every morning before drinking or eating anything else. This practice helps to hydrate the body … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Nutrition & Holistic Health Tagged With: Ayurveda, healing, holistic health, mindfulness

End of Life Nurse Coaching: A 6-Month Integrative Nurse Coaching

July 27, 2016 by Open Center Leave a Comment

End of Life Nurse Coaching: A 6-Month Integrative Nurse Coaching

Nurses, are you looking to reignite your spirit and reconnect with your meaning and purpose in becoming a nurse? Do you want to be part of the forward edge of nursing in the areas of end of life, integrative health, and the sustainability of nursing? Be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Body, Nutrition & Holistic Health, Psychology Tagged With: coaching, death, dying, nursing

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