The dhyana Center Lofts is a beautiful new Sebastopol venue dedicated to nurturing
the health of our community through workshops, classes, education, concerts & gatherings.
We hope you'll come by and see for yourself what we have to offer...
JULY 28 ~ LOVE, RELATIONSHIPS & SACRED SEXUALITY w/Rabbi Ohad & Dawn Ezrahi @ 7-10pm / Go beyond the pain of shame, guilt and fear regarding our sexual nature into the bliss of Erotic Divine
Includes 3 hours of teaching, movement, and meditative exercises. RSVP at mudi26@gmail.com
JULY 30 ~ AUG 9 BREATHDANCE WELLNESS THROUGH BREATHING w/Dorrisse / Class Series: July 30, August 2, 6, 9 @ 4 - 6pm / Learn the Buteyko Breathing Method of awareness and remediation to help you achieve optimum health using exercises, relaxation techniques and postural awareness. For more information: www.breathdance.org
AUGUST 4 ~ MYSTIC DANCE CAFÉ w/Elizabeth Moriarty 7pm 12am / An expressive arts play space including a devotional sound journey and a dance jam. Bring your instruments, voice & prayers!
AUGUST 7 ~ THE SIX FOLD PATH: ALIGNING w/ 2012 TRANSITION w/Dr. Joe Marshalla @ 7-9pm / A special presentation by bestselling author detailing how to align ourselves with the current planetary transformation through new models, concepts and tools that last a lifetime. www.wishingwellmultimedia.com
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AUGUST 9 ~ AWAKEN THE DREAM ~ A Film by Catharina Roland & Post-Film Dialogue w/Arjuna Ardagh @ 7pm /"Awake In The Dream" explores how energetic changes on the planet influence our destiny & how we can prepare to find our way back home into joy & divine love. awakendhyanacenter.eventbrite.com/
AUGUST 10 ~ THE HEALING POWER OF WATER w/Dr. Jeon @ 7-9PM /A presentation by World Water Expert Dr. Jeon regarding the importance of alkaline water for addressing human health from cancer to anti-aging backed by 20 years of University research and hospital studies. www.biocera.com
AUGUST 11~ BODY LISTENING: A MOVEMENT PRACTICE w/Zuleikha @ 10am-1pm / Open the door to body listening through movement, spatial awareness, mind relaxation, energy rejuvenation and deep re-centering for those who are well and those who are healing. www.storydancer.com
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AUGUST 16 ~ CATALYST COMMUNITY DANCE @ 7 10pm / Through movement, touch, feeling, breathing, awareness practices and curiosity you are invited to become intimate with yourself. Come ready to sweat, give, receive and surrender! www.catalystcommunitydance.com
AUGUST 18 ~ SELF-CARE ESSENTIALS w/ Kym Trippsmith @ Noon 5pm /Learn how to adjust to the changes aging brings on thru personal self-care. This class reveals a variety of Ayurvedic & Western practices, remedies and treatments to help you foster optimal health. Pre-register @ jlossick@earthlink.net
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AUGUST 25 ~ MARCA CASSITY & SHEILA NICHOLLS CONCERT @ 8pm / Two amazing singer/songwriters a folk-rock hurricane from Berkeley & a rebellious pop star from L.A. perform acoustic soul-spirit songs to make the personal infinite and the infinite personal. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/263291
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AUGUST 28 ~ INTRO NIGHT: QIGONG 5 YIN ORGANS w/Linda Burquez @ 79pm
Class Series: Tuesdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2 @ 79 pm / Learn qigong exercises specially designed for cleansing, energizing and balancing the internal organ and meridian systems of the body.
For more information: www.lindaburquez.com
AUGUST 30 ~ INTRODUCION TO AYURVEDA w/ DeAnna Batdorff @ 6:30 8:30pm /
A FREE 2 hour class on Ayurveda introducing the concept of the doshas - Vata, Pitta, Kapha - and the qualities they represent as well as the logic behind the Elemental Philosophy w/ dhyana Center founder.
SEPT 1-2 ~ BODYMAPPING: THE ART OF SELF-ASSESSMENT w/DeAnna Batdorff @ 9-5pm Learn how the Ayurvedic system of listening to the body works to help you get and stay healthy. www.dhyanacenter.com
THURSDAYS, SEPT 6 ~ OCT 25 FELDENKRAIS METHOD: Awareness Through Movement w/ Allison Porter-Klinger @ 5:15-6:15pm / The Feldenkrais system is a way of handling the body by communicating specific sensations to the central nervous system in order to improve the functions of the motor-system. www.keymoves.me
OCT. 18 ~ INTRO NIGHT: AYURVEDA, MIDWIFERY & CHILDBIRTH w/ DeAnna Batdorff @ 6:30 8:30pm / Class Series: Oct. 19-21 @ 10am -5pm / Call 707-823-8818 to pre-register.
SEPT. 7-9 & 14-16 ~ MASSAGE CERTIFICATION: ANATOMY BONES & MUSCLESandNOV. 16-18 & 23-25 ~ MASSAGE CERTIFICATION: ANATOMY BODY SYSTEMS @ Fridays @ 4-10pm / Saturdays @ 8am 10pm / Sundays @ 8am 5pm /Limited enrollment for California Massage Assn. 100 required massage practitioner certification hours. Pre-register by calling 800-693-3296 or visit the School of Shiatsu and Massage website @ www.bodyworkcareerinstitute.com
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AND COMING IN OCTOBER...
THE SELF CARE STUDIO!
The Self Care Studio is a shared place to rejuvenate and care for the self. To this day, around the world, there are community bath houses/hot springs that are utilized for health and well being. With Sebastopol being a world center for health & wellness, we are responding to the need for such a space.
Our Mission: To provide a comfortable place for all people to Heal, Learn and Grow. To support local businesses and develop a network for s
tudents and clients. We are dedicated to Health, Art & Play being united in one place, respect of Ayurveda, the elements that surround us, and the medicinal value of each plant.
The Self Care Studio includes:
Turkish Tile Steam Room
Japanese Rock Sauna
3 Claw Foot Tubs-individual rooms
Shower-Cold and Hot
2 ADA Bathrooms
Movement Area, Yoga props and resistance bands for strengthening
Integrative class schedule of yoga, Pilates, dance and other types of movement.
First 50 members $ 299 save $ 521
Next 50 members $ 349 save $ 471
Next 200 members $ 399 save $ 421
We will donate $50 from each membership to support our Flourish Community Kitchen.
Come in or call to set up a free complementary tour: 707-823-8818 / www.dhyanacenter.com
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