This group is intended to create community for adults who want to share their thoughts and feelings about life challenges in a supportive and consciously aware small group setting. We explore the notion of 'Emotional Freedom' and introduce ideas about healing, mindfulness, and spirituality that can help us live more fulfilling lives. The essential question is, "what does the idea of emotional freedom mean to you?" “Emotional Overwhelm” can prevent us from effectively meeting challenges, accept …
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What is Laughter Yoga? It's FUN exercise which includes CLAPPING, BREATHING and (of course) LAUGHING. How does it work? Simple, we FAKE IT until it becomes real Why do we do it? Because it feels good Hundreds of research studies have proven that Laughter IS the best Medicine. Just a few of the benefits are: -"Feel Good" Endorphins are released into the brain and stress hormones (cortisol) are reduced. -Muscles relax, blood pressure is reduced and gentle breathing exercises send oxygen to th …
In a city like New York, It is not uncommon to get wrapped up in running the rat race, fighting the competition, and struggling to have your dreams fulfilled. In this race, sometimes even if we end up reaching our destination usually we end up compromising the joy of traversing the full length of our journey. And in that process compromising good health, balance, vitality, energy and relationships. And this is a big price for our success! I am organizing this space for people who are interes …
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The calming, grounding, and quieting practice of YIN Yoga will open your hips, spine, and shoulder joints gently yet very deeply. Poses are held to affect the tight, contracting tissues of ligaments, tendons, and fascia. Since all the poses are done on the floor, often-neglected parts of our body are safely toned. This practice compliments more YANG activity such as vinyasa yoga, running, swimming, martial arts and weight lifting. It also prepares your body and mind for your meditation practice. …
About the System: Shaolin Five Animal Kung Fu is a way of self-defense, fitness, and self-development for unity of mind, body and spirit. It is taught through graceful moving meditation exercises based on animal styles: Leopard, Tiger, Crane, Snake, and Dragon. Our system teaches practical combat that integrates Bruce Lee's modern approach and the biomechanics of traditional Shaolin animal forms. Our classes promote overall good health and reduce stress created by the urban jungle. To learn mo …
Qi gong or Qigong[1] or Chi kung[2] (气功 or prana force) is the philosophy and practice of aligning breath, physical activity and awareness for mental, spiritual and corporeal health, as well as the development of human potential.[3] It includes certain forms of martial arts[4] and the spiritual awakening to one's true nature.[5]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong
Anyone Can: It doesn't matter if your are young, old, healthy or ill, Qigong is for everyone.
Qigong is ideal for reduci …
This meetup is run by graduates of Energy of Breath Institute in New York City: Monica Aparicio and Lisa Meta Griff, both certified Biodynamic breath work practitioners. We are also founders of Urban Breath NYC. Biodynamic breath will help you drop into a meditative state while allowing you to ease tension, reduce stress and heal the physical and emotional bodies. Our breath meditation workshops are each designed around specific themes addressing various aspects of life, such as healing heart …
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