Events: February 2006

Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m.

Dan Phillips

"Bali In Me"

Local author, musician and teacher relates in the poetry and prose from his book "The Bali in Me" how finding a spiritual home in Bali has enabled him to become a more creative and loving human being. Nehru called Bali/"the morning of the worls,"/that place where we awaken/to see ourselves anew.

Friday, March 3 at 7 p.m.

Juliet and Jivan Carter

"The Template: A Holonomic Model of Transcendence"

In order to move forward in these chaotic and troubling times, empowered with courage, strength and sustainable transformation, we must uncover the truth of Human origins, our genetic modification and the erroneous definitions of God that are manipulating consciousness and tearing our world apart.

Jiva and Juliet Carter, authors of “Original Innocence” and “The Template: A Holonomic Model of Transcendence” and international teachers of Sacred Geometry and Alchemical Ceremony, not only explore these mysteries, their coded alchemical events reconnect major meridians of bio-circuitry that are intrinsically connected to the empowerment of the individual and the literal birth of a new paradigm for Humanity.

Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m.

Cynthia Copple

Introduction to Ayurveda: Learn your Body/Mind Type and How to Stay Healthy

The Vedic science of Ayurveda provides useful archetypes for understanding our individuality and how to make choices that will keep us healthy. We will discuss how body, mind, spirit, environment, diet, lifestyle, weather, stress and attitude affect our health and learn how to re-align our lives with our body/mind natures. One size does not fit all, and it is in expressing and supporting our original nature that we experience vital health, according to Ayurveda.

Cynthia Copple, Dean of the Mount Madonna Institute School of Ayurveda, is President of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. She is one of the first American Ayurvedic Practitioners and has had an Ayurvedic consulting practice in Capitola since l983. She is President of Lotus Herbs and Director of Lotus Holistic Health Institute and has written articles on and taught Ayurveda internationally.

Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m.

Lee Holden

Qi Gong for Health and Healing

Lee Holden is the founder of Pacific Healing Arts, dedicated to products in holistic health, meditation, qi gong, yoga and meditation. Lee is an internationally known meditation, tai chi, and qi gong instructor, lecturing and teaching workshops in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Recently Lee has been featured on PBS, a special on Qi Gong for Health and Healing. Lee has worked with Master Mantak Chia on numerous projects and books. Lee has also been on staff with Deepak Chopra, facilitating workshops and seminars.

Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m.

Tulku Orgyen Zangpo Rinpoche

"Discovering the Awakened Heart: The Path of the Bodhisattva"

There is an amazing entity in each of us. At the core of our being, we are all unconditionally loving. Yet the traces of ancient patterns in our consciousness blind us to this timeless truth. Those who have discovered their own pure nature can reveal what has always been with us. By following in the footsteps of these sublime spiritual guides, the path of freedom opens up before us. Hearing of the ways of those who have freed their compassionate essence becomes a powerful catalyst to remember who we are. This is the way of the heroes of awakening, the Bodhisattva.

Tulku Orgyen Zangpo Rinpoche is a reincarnated spiritual master of the Tibetan Nyingma Buddhist tradition. He spent most of his life in the presence of one of the greatest Buddhist masters of this age, His Holiness Jigmed Puntsok. He currently resides in California and teaches throughout the United States and abroad, sharing the Buddhist way of awakening through his organization, the Compassion Fellowship.

Monday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

James Jarvis and Leigh Wunce

Accessing Your Inner Visionary

Join James Jarvis, master astrologer & Leigh Wunce, medical intuitive for an informative and enlightening event covering this month's planetary changes. Retrograde Jupiter in Scorpio aspecting Neptune in Aquarius helps you access a higher vision for your life. Come experience James and Leigh's insights on how to engage your inner knowing. Learn more at www.lifeqwest.com and www.yourbodywisdom

Wednesday Mar 15 at 7 p.m..

Stan Hall

PSYCH-K

Subconscious beliefs that block our potential can be reprogrammed by learning to communicate with the subconscious mind in its own language. When the conscious and subconscious are aligned, wonderful new possibilities can open up for us. PSYCH-K is a simple, yet powerful method of transforming self-limiting beliefs into beliefs that support what is consciously intended. PSYCH-K is set apart from many other modalities, in that there is typically no need to uncover original sources of the limiting, or self-sabotaging, beliefs.

Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m.

Richard Stockton

"Fondle the Fear"

Too scared to blast through your fears and realize your own dreams? Too bored with self-help to help yourself get out of the house? How about a hilarious dose of comedian Richard Stockton showing you how to reframe the scariest things in your life while discussing his book “Fondle The Fear… the funniest way to turn your fear into power.” And come preview some of his new TV show produced by Comcast Television, where Richard interviews Santa Cruz people and turns their fears into opportunities. Caution: this reading is for people who want to have fun. Those opposed to a highly amusing atmosphere are discouraged to attend.

Wednesday, March 22 at 7 p.m.

Tim Ward

"Savage Breast"

What would it be like for a modern man to encounter ancient Goddesses? To find out, author Tim Ward traveled to the cradles of Western Civilization: to Greece, Crete, Turkey, Israel, France, Cyprus, Malta and the Balkans. Ward walked through the ruins of the Goddesses' temples and gazed at her statues and icons. In this public talk, Ward shares color images of these Goddesses. He discusses what his encounters with the feminine divine revealed to him about modern men's unconscious needs, fears and desires towards women. Questions for discussion: Did we all lose an essential part of ourselves when we turned our back on the Goddess? How would opening to the feminine face of God help men resolve their issues with women? What would it take for men to really let go of patriarchy and genuinely accept women as equals?

Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m.

Nonviolent Communication

Conflict Improv Night

Conflict Improv, Nonviolent Communication and strategies for living compassionately and fully. Bring your communication challenges whether at home and work, your partner and friends. We'll act out your stories using habitual speech then transform the scenario to a more connecting, life-affirming language based on Dr. Marshall Rosenberg¹s Nonviolent Communication. This encore performance is guaranteed edu-tainment. The facilitators, Jean Morrison MA, Christine King and Kelly Bryson MFT bring more than 40 years of experience, their wit, interactive style and humor to create a life-changing evening of healing, learning, fun and supportive community.

Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m.

John Rifkin

"The Healing Power of Anger"

This presentation will place anger in the constellation of negative emotions and reveal the ways it can be used successfully to find greater emotional intimacy in relationships. Dr. Rifkin¹s three-step process, "Stop, Drop and Roll," for conflict resolution will be explained. He will define emotional intimacy, true love and explain the important dynamics of relationship. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions. Dr. Rifkin is a licensed, practicing psychologist in Boulder, Colorado.

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