East West Bookshop of Seattle and Bothell

Past Events at East West Bookshop

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Saturday, January 30, 2010 at East West Seattle
Learn about Jin Shin Jyutsu
1-4 p.m. Free!

Come learn about Jin Shin Jyutsu, a gentle Japanese acupressure technique that is deceptively simple, yet incredibly powerful, with COLLEEN BOLLEN. Find out how the application of gentle pressure to specific points on your body can unblock your body’s energy flow and help restore your health.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010 at East West Seattle
Journeying Beyond the Limits of the Self -- Healing /Transformational Power of Shamanic Breathwork with Linda Star Wolf
Register now! 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $85 Purchase Star Wolf's new book at East West and pay only $70

Join LINDA STAR WOLF, shamanic healer, co-founder of Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts and author of four books, including Shamanic Breathwork: Journeying Beyond the Limits of the Self, for a journey. This 8-hour workshop will help you move beyond the body using Linda's patented Shamanic Breathwork™ Process, a highly transformative shamanic-pyscho-spiritual tool. Experience powerful meditation, deep healing and recover fragments of your soul. This workshop is for those ready to move past old wounds and toward positive, lasting spitritual transformation.

Linda Star Wolf has been a shamanic, psycho-spiritual midwife and guiding light in thousands of people’s lives for more than 25 years. Star Wolf facilitates healing and transformational journeys in a variety of arenas, including hundreds of workshops across the US and abroad. She has a Doctorate of Ministry in Shamanic Psycho/Spiritual Psychology, is a nationally certified alcohol and drug counselor, a Reiki Master, a Shamanic Minister, and a member of the Wolf Clan.

Website: http://www.shamanicbreathwork.org
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Friday, January 29, 2010 at East West Seattle
Author Talk and Guided Journey with Linda Star Wolf
7:30-9:30 p.m. Free!

LINDA STAR WOLF, author of Shamanic Breathwork: Journeying Beyond the Limits of the Self, has been a shamanic, psycho-spiritual midwife and guiding light in thousands of people’s lives for more than 25 years. Star Wolf facilitates healing and transformational journeys in a variety of arenas, including hundreds of workshops across the US and abroad. Shamanic Breathwork™ is a safe and powerful healing tool that uses the breath, chakra-attuned music, focused bodywork, art, and group sharing to help individuals connect to their own inner healer/Shaman and step into a life of energy, power, passion, courage and love NOW. Join Star Wolf for an short guided journey and experience healing to music and attune your chakras. This will preceed the eight hour journey that will happen in her Saturday workshop.

Website: http://www.shamanicbreathwork.org
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Thursday, January 28, 2010 at East West Seattle
Astrological Cycles of the Season
Register now! 7-8:30 p.m. $10

The movements of the planets in the sky symbolize current opportunities for archetypal growth on both personal and collective levels. Join SHEILA BELANGER, M.A., for a lively and informative astrological perspective on what’s up for fall.

Sheila is an inspiring astrologer, wilderness guest guide, and shamanic healer and mentor. An astrological counselor since 1984, Sheila holds a Master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology.

Website: http://sheilabelanger.net/
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Thursday, January 28, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
Noon-1:15 p.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at East West Seattle
Endings- -A Spiritual Perspective
7-8:30 p.m. Free!

All things must come to an end. This is an inescapable fact within the human experience. Whether we consider the ending of a relationship, the experience of physical death, or the collapse of a civilization, life always moves toward its termination. At first glance, it is difficult to see this as a function of evolution, but indeed it is. Endings facilitate the transformation of consciousness, and are therefore essential. In this presentation, WILLIAM MEADER will closely examine the nature of endings and how they are built into the spiritual journey itself. William is author of Shine Forth.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
4:30-5:45 p.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Class Series

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at East West Seattle
Raja and Hatha Yoga Intensive: Winter Session
Register Now! 6-9:15 p.m. $395, plus text, 14 Tuesdays January 26 through April 27, Hatha Yoga, 6-7:15 p.m., Raja Yoga, 7:30-9:15 p.m.

Take Ananda’s most popular and comprehensive course! Learn meditation, yoga postures, and Patanjali's 8-Fold Path. This includes pranayams, chakra, breath, and mantra meditation, chanting, affirmations, creative visualization and topics such as healing, diet, karma, reincarnation, kundalini, and the astral and causal bodies. This course features the modern, definitive text written by Swami Kriyananda: The Art and Science of Raja Yoga. Presented by HRIMAN MCGILLOWAY, one of Seattle of Ananda"s Lightbearers. Hriman says, "The Raja Intensive will help you start or deepen your experience of meditation. The practical and inspiring precepts of Raja Yoga can transform your life. The Hatha segment is presented by MURALI VENKATRAO.

“This course helped me go much deeper in meditation and added greater peace to my daily life.” – E.L.

“I didn’t want it to end!”– E. J.

“A thousand thanks!”– J. S.

3-installment payment option available for $10 service fee. $155, plus text, Hatha segment only; $255, plus text, Raja only

Website: www.anandaseattle.org/page/rajayoga
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Monday, January 25, 2010 at East West Seattle
Meditation Level 2: Breath Control: Pranayama
Register Now! 7:30-9 p.m. $15

Designed for those with Level 1 or equivalent training, this class taught by RICK JOHNSTON will show you key breath control techniques to experience the power of pranayama and deepen your meditation practice.

Website: www.anandaseattle.org
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Monday, January 25, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
6:00-7:15PM $10 drop in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration and inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join MICHAEL DENNIS, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Monday, January 25, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
10:30-11:45 a.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
6:00-7:15PM $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration and inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join MICHAEL DENNIS, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 at East West Seattle
Mini Healing Sessions with Tibetan Singing Bowls
1-4p.m. $20 for 30 minutes

Sound healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Mini sessions by MISSY YADEN, personally trained by singing bowl master, Suren Shrestha.

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Sunday, January 24, 2010 at East West Seattle
Angel Guidance Intensive
Register Now! 12:30-4:30 p.m. $55

In this workshop guided by Angel Therapy Practitioner® ANDRIA WAGNER you may receive heart healing, remove fears, open your third eye, learn how to work with crystals, receive power animals to assist you with healing, learn to receive messages with clarity, and release blockages to personal growth, career and relationships. Andria will also address your specific needs. We will have time to address specific needs of individuals so that you will receive personalized healings and guidance.

Website: http://www.angelpeace.com
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 at East West Seattle
Healing with the Angels
7-8:30 p.m. Free!

Join ANDRIA WAGNER, a certified Usui Reiki Master and an Angel Therapy Practitioner® certified by Doreen Virtue, PhD., for a nurturing and interactive evening with the archangels, a short guided meditation and healing. Some participants will receive personal readings and healings; please bring any questions and concerns for the angels to answer. The angels are supporting our transformation at a time when many of us seem to be in the eye of a hurricane, seeking steadiness during this time of intense change. Andria believes in using an all-encompassing approach to healing stress, depression, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, career and life changes, pregnancy, childbirth and parenting, and most if not all health disorders.

Website: http://www.angelpeace.com
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness Celebrates Yoga Day USA
East West Bookshop Seattle: 3-4:15pm Free Yoga Class with East West Bookshop's own Ananda Yoga instructors, Vanessa Downer and Michael Dennis.
4:15-4:45pm Free Workshop on how to use yoga props.
Also at Ananda in Bothell: Free Yoga Classes 9-10:15 am, 11am-12:30pm & 3-4:15pm

Yoga Day USA, an annual event created by the Yoga Alliance, brings together thousands of people across the country for this national celebration. Everyone from beginners to advanced students join together to stretch body, mind and spirit through the practice of yoga. Ananda Yoga offers traditional asanas (yoga postures) to promote relaxation, flexibility and vitality while awakening higher awareness. Classes will be offered at East West Bookshop in Seattle, and at Ananda Temple in Bothell. All levels are joyfully welcomed.

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Saturday, January 23, 2010 at East West Seattle
Learn More about Naturopathic Medicine
1-4p.m. Free!

Take this opportunity to learn more about Naturopathic Medicine! Feel free to stop by any time between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, as it will be "Meet and Greet" style. DR. DINI SCHWARZ, ND, will be present and delighted to chat with you about Naturopathic Medicine and the cultivation of well-being and healing.

Website: http://www.mindfulhealthseattle.com
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 at East West Seattle
Understanding Your Child;s Uniqueness - An Introduction to Human Design
Register Now! 12-2 p.m. $25

In this workshop, you will receive your child’s individual Rave Chart, and discover how you can support them in living a life beyond compare. Human Design provides a "map" of how each individual is uniquely designed to energetically function in their life. Based upon our genetic imprinting, Human Design offers everyone an individual way of life that is enhanced and enriched by functioning at our full potential. Open to anyone involved in the lives of children – including grandparents and teachers. (Time, date and place of birth required for chart) DHARMEN and LEELA SWANN-HERBERT, international Human Design Educators, teach online and in person. Dharmen and Leela Swann-Herbert are international Human Design educators. They teach in online globally, and hold advanced certifications from the Jovian Archive College of Differentiation as Primary Health System Practitioner and Rave Psychologist, and are certified by the IHDS as Human Design Analyst and Living Your Design Guides. In addition, they offer Partnership and Family Analysis, and chair the online Parenting through Human Design Support Group

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Saturday, January 23, 2010 at East West Seattle
Meditation for Starters
10:30-11:30 a.m. $5

Don’t let meditation slip into the “someday I’ll do that” category! Do it now! We can help you start your meditation practice with a convenient one-hour workshop that offers a simple, straightforward approach combining imagery with centering techniques. Brought to you by FRED TURNER and MARTIA DENNISTON.

Website: www.anandaseattle.org
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Friday, January 22, 2010 at East West Seattle
Infinity The Ultimate Trip --Journey Beyond Death A Film by Jay Weidner
Register Now! 7:30-9:30 p.m. $8 students/$10 general admission

Infinity: The Ultimate Trip brings a message of hope and optimism concerning the most mysterious act in a human life; the end of this life and journey to the beyond. What happens after we pass from this world? Is there a life after this one? Or do we just disappear forever? This documentary is an honest and hopeful assessment of the greatest journey that any of us will ever take. It changes our view from that of dread and pessimism to one of hope, joy and light.

Featuring noted experts GREGG BRADEN, DANNION BRINKLEY, STANISLAV GROF, JOHN HOLLAND, ROBERT THURMAN, ALBERTO VILLOLDO, NEALE DONALD WALSCH AND BRIAN WEISS.

Website: http://www.sacredmysteries.com/public/266.cfm
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Friday, January 22, 2010 at East West Seattle
Noon Meditation
noon-12:30 p.m. Free!

Join us at noon for a meditation right after Circle of Joy, led by JAMUNA on of Ananda's ministers, with a reading from Paramhansa Yogananda's Whispers from Eternity or Swami Kriyananda's Affirmations for Self-Healing. Weekly sadhana practice with others helps us to increase our energy, desire to meditate, and reduce stress. Come and practice the new meditation techniques that you learn in classes here at East West Bookshop or your own techniques.

Website: http://www.AnandaSeattle.org
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Friday, January 22, 2010 at East West Seattle
Circle of Joy: A Positive Place in Times of Change and Challenge
11 a.m.-12 noon Free! Meets semi-monthly: Next--February 5 and 19

Spend an hour in the middle of your day uplifting your thoughts, recharging your energy and opening your heart to others. In the Circle of Joy we will use guided visualization, affirmation, meditation and reflection to explore how to "ride the winds of change". Facilitated by JAMUNA SNITKIN, Ananda teacher and minister. * Stay for the Weekly Noon Meditation

Website: http://www.AnandaSeattle.org
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 at East West Seattle
The Body Knows How to Stay Young
7-8:30 p.m. Free!

Join CAROLINE SUTHERLAND, medical intuitive and best-selling Hay House author of The Body Knows...How to Stay Young for this fascinating evening presentation. Caroline is Louise Hay's personal health coach and at age 83, Louise credits Caroline for her vibrant health. Caroline shares her healthy-aging secrets and wisdom in this action-packed evening. You'll discover how quickly you are aging, what your body "knows," and why it is spiritually important to listen. If you concerned about declining health as the numbers tick away, Caroline has answers for the chronic degenerative breakdown that leads to mobility issues, decrease in hearing and vision, osteoporosis, and arthritis-not to mention memory loss. With her expert wisdom and sparkling sense of humor, Caroline will cover the components of a vibrant-aging program, showing in the process that the body has a phenomenal capacity to repair. She'll do spot readings and answer your questions to help you live a long and vivacious life!

Caroline Sutherland, the best selling author of The Body "Knows" books, has a vast clinical background as an allergy-testing technician in environmental medicine, which is where her intuitive gift developed. For more than 25 years, she has lectured internationally, and her intuitive impressions have positively impacted the lives of over 100,000 people. Caroline is the founder of Sutherland Communications Inc.

Website: http://www.carolinesutherland.com
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
Noon-1:15 p.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at East West Seattle
Restful Insomnia
7-8:30 p.m. Free!

Do you battle insomnia? Do you plump pillows, rehash arguments, fold laundry, take sleeping pills, check Facebook or watch TV? Learn a new way to renew and rest in the night. SONDRA KORNBLATT will share highlights of her Restful Insomnia (tm) program so you can transform the nightly battle and get benefits of sleep--even when you can't. The program teaches how to unwind your body, quiet anxiety, renew your creativity, ease aches and pains, create a Night Nest, and more. Sondra will also sign copies of her book Restful Insomnia (tm) (Conari Press, January 2010). Restful nights will awaken your life.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
4:30-5:45 p.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at East West Seattle
Commanding Wealth Circles: Practicing the One Command
Register Now! 12-1:30 p.m. $10

You are invited to attend a series of Commanding Wealth Circles lead by LAURA MEEHAN, M.A., healer and One Command practitioner, trained by Asara Lovejoy. The practice of the One Command immediately changes your mindset, clears out old emotional blocks and opens the door to new possibilities in every area of your life.

Laura will teach you the 6-step process of the One Command and everyone will have an opportunity to make one command. This process is powerful and sustaining and can bring you in alignment with your own higher self, greater healt

Experience the deep and lasting changes by practicing the One Command method in your life!

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at East West Seattle
How to Live 100 Plus Years with Health and Vitality
7-8:30 p.m. Free!

CANCELLED (BOTH THIS EVENT AND THE INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION SESSIONS)

Do you want to get rid of eyeglasses, have baby smooth skin, stop graying, thinning hair, have a fit and flexible body, cure your allergies and itches, manage your weight effectively, improve your relationships, improve your concentration, and have a long life with full energy and vitality? If your answer to at least two of the above questions is “Yes,” then this class is just right for you. Vaidya (Ayurvedic Doctor) DR. SUMITA PRAJAPATI is back from India. Ayurveda is an over 5000-year-old Ancient Science of health and longevity which is coming as it is from the ancient time. Dr. Sumita Prajapati is an M.D. (in Mumbai India). After completing studies in western and ayurvedic medicines, she has experience of 12 years as a practitioner of Ayurvedic and Western diagnostic and therapeutic techniques including Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis. She has worked in India extensively and has worked with more then 66,000 patients in USA, Canada, London and Europe, doing pulse readings, treating patients and conducting speeches on Ayurvedic benefits for healthy living. Dr.Sumita was a speaker for Southwest College of Naturopathy in Phoenix and Botanical Medicine Symposium in Ashville.

Website: http://www.aayushanti.com
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at East West Seattle
Anastasia and the Ringing Cedars Series - What is it all about?
7:30-9 p.m. Free! Book conversation circle facilitated by Jennifer Starr. Seating is limited! Call to register! Free!

Join us in the East West Tea Garden as we discuss the new paradigm for planet Earth presented in these books. We will explore some of the most important revelations to appear in human history--ideas so inspirational they are already taking root and altering the course of our destiny. Gain practical information you can implement in your own life today and connect with a like-hearted community.

Website: http://www.radiantstar.net
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Monday, January 18, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
6:00-7:15PM $10 drop in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration and inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join MICHAEL DENNIS, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Monday, January 18, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
10:30-11:45 a.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Sunday, January 17, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
6:00-7:15PM $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration and inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join MICHAEL DENNIS, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Individual Sessions

Sunday, January 17, 2010 at East West Seattle
Private Didjeridoo Sound Healing
Schedule Now! 2-6pm $95/hour $60/ 30 minutes, $35/ 15 minutes

An initiate and practitioner of the Sacred Sound Current, PARADISO will follow your soul's prescription for those specific didjeridoos which will facilitate this magical, musical and uplifting setting. He says, "In a healing, your soul asks for the help it needs -- from specific didjeridoos, and the Elders which are attuned to each -- to serve your highest good, greatest joy and inner peace."

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Sunday, January 17, 2010 at East West Seattle
Mini Healing Sessions with Tibetan Singing Bowls
1-4p.m. $20 for 30 minutes

Sound healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls designed for relaxation and rejuvenation. Mini sessions by MISSY YADEN, personally trained by singing bowl master, Suren Shrestha.

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Sunday, January 17, 2010 at East West Seattle
Raw Sauces, Dips and Dressings from Thrive's Kitchen!
Register Now! 12:30-2:30 p.m. $25

Someone once said, "it doesn't matter what you're eating, so long as you have a good sauce for it!" Expand your culinary horizons and free yourself from repetition by exploring new raw sauce recipes that will tantalize any palate and keep you in line with healthful eating. Taught by ALLISON TONGATE.

Website: http://www.GenerationThrive.com
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Performance

Saturday, January 16, 2010 at East West Seattle
Didjeridoo Sound Healing Concert
Register Now! 7-8:30 p.m. $15 advance/ $20 day of event

This new year, discover, deepen and entrain the frequencies of sound healing! Before the physical manifestation of the material realm, even before light, there was AUM – the divine vibration which created and can transform all that is. Take a musical, meditational journey to your soul’s center of divine love with PARADISO (master didjeridoo artist and sound healer) and RASAMAYI (chanting,singing bowls to clear the old energies of 2009 and invite the new!

Website: http://www.5thElementMusic.com
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Saturday, January 16, 2010 at East West Seattle
Haiku - The Sacred Art
2-4 p.m. Free!

Writing haiku offers the chance to honor, hold, and fully experience a fleeting moment that takes you out of yourself, a moment that hints at the deeper unity that lies beneath the surface of things.

Join MARGARET D. MCGEE, spiritual retreat leader and author of the new book Haiku -- The Sacred Art for this relaxed and inspiring workshop. No poetry-writing experience needed to have fun with Margaret in discovering and writing haiku. Have a "haiku moment" -- when your mind stops and your heart moves.

Margaret has offered haiku workshops in a variety of venues, including spiritual support groups at churches, Unitarian fellowships, and inter-faith groups. Here is what Sheikh Jamal Rahman says about Haiku -- The Sacred Art, after she offered a workshop to his inter-faith group:

"With exceptional skill and elegance, Margaret guides us into the practice of haiku-making. As we awaken to the mystery of the moment, something splashes in our heart and we experience the Glow of Presence." --Sheikh Jamal Rahman, Interfaith Community Church, Seattle; author of Getting to the Heart of Interfaith.

Website: http://www.inthecourtyard.com
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Individual Sessions

Saturday, January 16, 2010 at East West Seattle
Saturday Mini-Healing Sessions: Reiki With Eileen Dey
1-4 p.m.

EILEEN DEY M.A. will offer Reiki mini-healing sessions from 1-4 p.m. Come and experience this healing energy. Eileen, as one of the wellness practitioner at East West Bookshop, is at East West every Tuesday. Eileen is Founder/Director of the only state licensed vocational school of Reiki, The Reiki Training Program.

Website: http://www.reikitrainingprogram.com
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Saturday, January 16, 2010 at East West Seattle
Meditation Level 1: Breath Awareness
Register Now! 10:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $25 Half-day workshop version of our popular class series.

If you’ve tried to meditate on your own but have found that isn’t enough, you’ll discover in this workshop a dynamic, focused and universal technique of meditation that will teach you concentration, relaxation, and inner receptivity. FRED TURNER and MARTIA DENNISTON will include simple stretches, chanting, visualization, and watching the breath, to help you "be still and know" your vital, creative and inspired Self.

Website: http://AnandaSeattle.org
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Friday, January 15, 2010 at East West Seattle
If You're Seeking Freedom Concert -Tribute to Martin Luther King & Mahatma Gandhi
7:30-9 p.m. Free!

Experience the courage, self-sacrifice, and divine attunement that enabled each of these men to change the course of history and to set for all future generations an example of how social justice can be achieved through nonviolence. Presented by the Ananda Singers the program alternates music with readings and video clips of the words of both King and Gandhi. Adults and students will find this popular program inspirational and personally meaningful.

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Thursday, January 14, 2010 at East West Seattle
Something to Ponder: The Wisdom of Lao Tzu for Today
7-8:30 p.m. Free!

Comox Valley author and photographer COLIN MALLARD won awards from the National “Best Books 2009 Awards" in Los Angeles. Something to Ponder, Reflections from Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching was the winner in the category, “Eastern Religions.” The spacious layout, use of the authors photographs, and beautiful contemporary poetry reveal the wisdom and simplicity of Lao Tzu’s profound observations on life. The novel Uncommon Reason was honored as a finalist in the Visionary Fiction category. A political spiritual thriller, it’s an examination of contemporary society, particularly the rise of terrorism and counter-terrorism. It explores the nature of conflict and peace and points to the alternatives. The book is rooted in the wisdom of Lao Tzu.

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Thursday, January 14, 2010 at East West Seattle
Capricorn Birthday Party in the Tea Garden!
7-8:30p.m. Free!

Calling all Capricorns and their friends and families! Join astrologer, Andrea Bruckner, to learn more about this astrological sign and how it relates to your life. Questions welcomed! Celebrate with a 20% off birthday coupon from East West and a delicious, complimentary dessert from our good neighbor, Peaks Frozen Custard. Birthday blessings all around!

Website: http://www.bluestarastrology.com
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Thursday, January 14, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
Noon-1:15 p.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at East West Seattle
Discovering the Power of Unemployment
7-8:30 p.m. Free!

Learn how to develop a personal structure for staying motivated and even having fun while transitioning to employment. SHEILA BODDY, author of Powerful Unemployment, seen on KING 5 News, recently, will talk about a simple plan for transforming a difficult and stressful time into a positive experience of growth and opportunity. Using the word FREEDOM as your guide, you will discover innovative ways to stay grounded and take good care of yourself.

Sheila has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology and 15+ years of experience working as a writer, trainer, and analyst.

Website: http://www.powerfulunemployment.com
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
4:30-5:45 p.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at East West Seattle
Kriya Yoga Talk
7:30-8:30 p.m. Free!

Kriya yoga was popularized by Paramhansa Yogananda in his now classic story, Autobiography of a Yogi. This evening, HRIMAN and PADMA MCGILLOWAY, from Ananda Seattle, explain the history, underlying principles and the training offered by Ananda for those interested in learning kriya yoga.

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Monday, January 11, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
6:00-7:15PM $10 drop in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration and inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join MICHAEL DENNIS, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Monday, January 11, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
10:30-11:45 a.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Sunday, January 10, 2010 at East West Seattle
Discussing the Teachings of Abraham-Hicks
7-8:30 p.m. Register Now! $5 Ongoing second Monday of each month

 

What is the Secret Behind the Secret? From Ask and it is Given toThe Vortex, explore the teachings of Abraham, the collective consciousness channeled through Esther Hicks. This fun and Interactive monthly meet-up is hosted by RAVEN CHAPLINand REBECCA BELTRAN. Interactive discussions will include such topics as: the dynamic Laws of the Universe, the Emotional Guidance Scale and several of the Hicks processes for fine-tuning your life. Snacks provided.

Website: www.meetup.com/downstream
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Sunday, January 10, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
6:00-7:15PM $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration and inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join MICHAEL DENNIS, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Sunday, January 10, 2010 at East West Seattle
Deepen Your Meditation Using Music, Toning, Chanting and Mantra
Register Now! 2-4 p.m. $15 advanced, $20 day of event

Experience deeper meditation by learning how to clear and quiet your mind with sound, breath, and positive affirmations. Use musical techniques to control your monkey mind and incessant tape loops that hold you back. Create a personal healing mantra related to your issues. Practice chakra toning and sound and movement exercises that release pent-up energy and enhance your joyful nature so you can develop a successful daily meditation practice.

DEAN and DUDLEY EVENSON are award-winning musicians, multi-media producers and co-founders of independent record label Soundings of the Planet. They are sound healing pioneers and have produced over 60 albums since 1979. Their popular course on DailyOM.com called A Year of Guided Meditations is based on their CD, MEDITATION MOMENT: 52 Weekly Affirmations.

The Evensons' inspiring music of flute, harp and natural sounds has been used in hospitals, prisons, schools, and spiritual centers to support people's healing or life process. They travel worldwide teaching workshops on sound healing, meditation and other themes.

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Saturday, January 9, 2010 at East West Seattle
The Temples of Light: An Egyptian Mystery School Workshop
Register Now! 1-5 p.m. $45

Join DANIELLE RAMA HOFFMAN and participate in sacred rites of passage that historically have been kept secret and forge a relationship with the temples of Egypt as allies and spirit guides. Each sacred site is a portal to ancient wisdom that can assist the modern-day pilgrim with everyday life issues‹ love, purpose, money and health. Connect to Sakkara for abundance, to Memphis for empowerment and experience a shift in consciousness to the infinite possibilities within. Danielle Rama Hoffman specializes in Egyptian Mysteries and is the author of The Temples of Light. The workshop will be highly experiential, like a virtual pilgrimage to Egypt that will include guided imagery, movement meditations, magical music and writing exercises.

Website: http://www.Egyptiscalling.com
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Saturday, January 9, 2010 at East West Seattle
Using Essential Oils for Winter Health and Happiness
Register Now! 10:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. $25, Reserve a seat--Class size limited to 15 people

Having anti-viral and anti-microbial properties, essential oils provide support and relief for the respiratory, digestive, immune and endocrine systems, while simultaneously acting on our physiological, psychological and mental/emotional bodies. Learn how applications of essential oils are used to prevent and treat imbalances, especially those that catch us during the winter!

Join KIMBERLY POWERS, a graduate of Bastyr University and herbalist/aromatherapist at Mosaic Natural Heath Clinic in Seattle. We will practice blending oils, and each participant will go home with a custom-blended product.

Kimberly is available for aromatherapy consultations every Saturday at East West Bookshop!

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Friday, January 8, 2010 at East West Seattle
The Temples of Light: An Initiatory Journey to the Sphinx
7-9 p.m. Free!

Join DANIELLE RAMA HOFFMAN for a magical introduction to the heart-teachings and sacred mission of the Sphinx based on her new book, The Temples of Light. Participate in a guided meditation and access hidden portals of consciousness, which reside within the Sphinx. Receive guidance and information about your purpose and the next steps to take in your life. Danielle is a guardian and conduit of ancient and innovative wisdoms. She specializes in divine transmissions, the Egyptian Temple Mysteries and leads spiritual tours to Egypt. The night will be highly experiential, like a virtual pilgrimage to Egypt that will include a slide show of the sacred sites and magical music.

Website: http://www.Egyptiscalling.com
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Friday, January 8, 2010 at East West Seattle
Noon Meditation
noon-12:30 p.m. Free!

Join us at noon for a meditation right after Circle of Joy, led by JAMUNA with a reading from Paramhansa Yogananda's Whispers from Eternity or Swami Kriyananda's Affirmations for Self-Healing. Weekly sadhana practice with others helps us to increase our energy, desire to meditate, and reduce stress. Come and practice the new meditation techniques that you learn in classes here at East West Bookshop or your own techniques.

Website: http://www.AnandaSeattle.org
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Friday, January 8, 2010 at East West Seattle
Circle of Joy: A Positive Place in Times of Change and Challenge
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free! Meets bi-monthly: January 8 and 22, February 5 and 19

Spend an hour in the middle of your day uplifting your thoughts, recharging your energy and opening your heart to others. In the Circle of Joy we will use guided visualization, affirmation, meditation and reflection to explore how to "ride the winds of change". Facilitated by JAMUNA SNITKIN, Ananda teacher and minister. * Stay for the Weekly Noon Meditation

Website: http://www.AnandaSeattle.org
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Thursday, January 7, 2010 at East West Seattle
Calibrating The Levels of Consciousness: A Workshop to Explore the work of David R. Hawkins
7-8:30 p.m. Free!

This workshop is for fans of Dr. Hawkins. LETA HAMILTON has been using his kinesiological testing guidelines and calibrating consciousness levels in line with his "Map of the Scale of Consciousness" for a over a year and a half. She will take you through the levels of consciousness, what they mean and how one reaches the level of enlightenment. She will also teach how you can learn to calibrate for yourself. If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Hawkins' work and research, this workshop is for you.

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Thursday, January 7, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
Noon-1:15 p.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Thursday, January 7, 2010 at East West Seattle
Circle of Joy: A Positive Place to Relax and Renew
11 a.m.-Noon. Free!

Share in the spirit of joy and upliftment! We'll affirm the future and energize our magnetism to draw in the highest and best outcomes to us as we explore how to "ride the winds of change". This twice-monthly gathering will include a guided meditation, affirmation, reflections and sharing. Facilitated by JAMUNA SNITKIN, Ananda teacher and minister.

A participant said: "Coming to the Circle of Joy helped me to open my mind to new possibilities, to be present and accepting of different perspectives and allowed me to hear just what I needed to hear".

Website: www.AnandaSeattle.org
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at East West Seattle
Love Yourself, Live Your Spirit--Sixth Sensory Workshop Series: Activate Your Intuitive Ability to Live the Best Year of Your Life in 2010
7-8:30 p.m. $5 (Cost is applicable toward any book or product of Sonia Choquette - day of event, only.)

What if you decided to let your natural 6th sense lead your life this year, instead of your intellect and ego mind? A whole new paradigm of living is available when you develop your intuitive ability. Introducing Sonia Choquette on DVD, with her program“Psychic Sit Ups”, 52 weeks of support that assist you in training your “intuitive muscles” to recreate your destiny by to live in the highest level of inner peace, confidence, clarity, and joy. The more you practice, the more miracles and synchronicities become common events!

Seattle Sixth Sensory Workshops are monthly community gatherings based on teachings by best selling author Sonia Choquette, to support you in your quest with like minded people who desire to learn new, proven methods for creating divinely inspired lives. Join facilitator KATHLEEN CARRERA, Life Coach and minister who has trained with Sonia to activate tools to live life with more joy and flow. Also joining is special guest Madeline Gerwick with her Good Timing Guide: a calender to help you create flow and prosperity by using the nature’s cycles. Door prizes.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
4:30-5:45 p.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at East West Seattle
21st Century Socially Responsible Investing:- Seeking a Better Way to Assess and Improve Value
7-8:30 p.m. Free!

Join PAM RIVERS, Regional VP of Calvert Investments, and learn how to apply your ethics, beliefs and spirituality to investments. Learn about the foundation of socially responsible investing and how this once minor movement has evolved into an accessible platform for all. Live in abundance while being an enlightened investor - it has never been easier!

Website: http://www.EdwardJones.com
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Monday, January 4, 2010 at East West Seattle
Meditation Series Level 1: Breath Awareness: Hong Sau
Register Now! Mondays, Jan. 4,11,18 7:30-9 p.m. $45 or Pre-pay Med. Level 1, 2, 3 and save $10

This 3-week series of meditation classes will give you balanced, focused and inspired instruction from Ananda meditation teacher RONAN BENNETT to help you begin a meditation practice or strengthen an existing one. The class includes movements, music, affirmations, visualizations, and mantras to help guide you toward complete stillness.

Website: http://www.AnandaSeattle.org
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Monday, January 4, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
6:00-7:15PM $10 drop in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration and inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join MICHAEL DENNIS, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Monday, January 4, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
10:30-11:45 a.m. $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration, inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join VANESSA DOWNER, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Sunday, January 3, 2010 at East West Seattle
Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness
6:00-7:15PM $10 drop-in price; $80 for a pass for 10 classes ($8/class)

Ananda Yoga offers classic asanas with affirmations and energizing pranayam movements that will bestow physical strength and relaxation, inspiration and inner peace, and clarity of mind. Our meditative and individualistic style makes Ananda Yoga suitable for both beginning and intermediate levels of practice. Join MICHAEL DENNIS, dedicated volunteer teacher of Ananda Yoga for Higher Awareness, for inspiration and guidance in raising your inner awareness through asana and pranyam.

Website: http://www.anandaseattle.org/hatha/Seattle#ongoingyoga
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Sunday, January 3, 2010 at East West Seattle
The World of Tea and Beyond
3-6 P.M. Free!

Kick off the year right! Let China's best-kept secret help you get back on the path to a clear mind, an open heart and a clean body. We're talking about Puerh tea of course. Puerh is aged Chinese tea which cultivates good bacteria as it ages and then imparts it into our bodies helping us to detoxify naturally and safely. Along with its physical effects are more subtle effects on our consciousness, which include removing energy blockages and calming restless thoughts. Come experience for yourself.

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Sunday, January 3, 2010 at East West Seattle
Vision for a New Year with SoulCollage with Jennifer Starr
Register Now! 1-5 p.m. $40/ $50 day of event

Experience the magical process of self-exploration through this fun and easy form of creative expression, based on the book SoulCollage by Seena Frost. As you create your own deck of collage cards, you begin to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the rich, complex and beautiful soul that you are. We'll allow the theme of a New Year Vision to unfold in the magical way that SoulCollage provides. If you are new to SoulCollage, come learn what it is and test the waters. If you have done SoulCollage before, simply come create new cards and bring your existing ones to share if youlike. We will take time to "read" the collage cards and let our soul speak through them. Feel free to bring lunch and any magazines you'd like to use or donate. Supplies provided. No experience necessary.

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Performance

Saturday, January 2, 2010 at East West Seattle
Sound Healing Concert with Tibetan Singing Bowls
3-4 $8

Join East West staff, CHRISTY JOHNSTON, for an hour of singing bowls played for the purpose of relaxation and rejuvenation. Christy holds a certificate in sound healing with the bowls. Bring a mat or blanket.

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Saturday, January 2, 2010 at East West Seattle
Meditation for Starters
10:30-11:30 a.m. $5

Don’t let meditation slip into the “someday I’ll do that” category! Do it now! We can help you start your meditation practice with a convenient one-hour workshop that offers a simple, straightforward approach combining imagery with centering techniques. Brought to you by FRED TURNER and MARTIA DENNISTON.

Website: www.anandaseattle.org
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Friday, January 1, 2010 at East West Seattle
Closed for New Years

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