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96 things to do in Marchthrough 3/22
The Depth of Memory
SF Camerawork
657 Mission St, SF
sfcamerawork.org
A life-sized replica of a WWII-era Japanese suicide submarine, the Kaiten, hand-made from 20,000 photographs of a miniature toy model.
through 3.16
Material Evidence
FLOAT Art Gallery
1091 Calcot Place, Unit # 116, Oakland
510.535.1702
thefloatcenter.com
info at thefloatcenter.com
Mixed media work of Peter Boyer and Master Plasma sculptor Ed Kirshner.
Closing Party March 15th
through 5.27 9am
EcoArt Class at Laney College
Laney College,
10th and Fallon Streets, Oakland
510.841.0588
peralta.cc.ca.us
Learn to make art about urgent environmental & community issues, combining creative aesthetics with science.
last day 3.1 9am
Ranch Guide Training
Bolinas Lagoon Preserve, 4900 Highway One
415.868.9244
egret.org
acr at egret.org
Share the knowledge and appreciation of nature with our Bay Area community during the heron and egret nesting season.
through 5.26
History of Gardens and Gardening
Merritt College,
12500 Campus Dr, Oakland
merritt.edu
History of Gardening class, covering the historical evolution of gardens from the earliest cultivation of plants by humans to the present day.
Gallery open Wed-Sat 1-6pm
1st Fridays at NoneSuch Space
2865 Broadway, upper floor
Oakland
510.625.1600
paragon-media.org
nonesuch at paragon-media.org
“Awakening” features one-of-a-kind, handrawn mandalas by Maia Apalonia, and work by James Weeks, photographer and initiated Ifa priest.
Saturdays
Animal Adventures
Crissy Field Center
603 Mason, SF
415.561.7752
crissyfield.org
There’s a whole world of critters that call the Presidio home and you’re going to track them down! For 2nd/3rd graders.
Friday-Sunday once a month for 6 months
Samavesha Yoga Immersion
Rudramandir
830 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
510.486.8700
samaveshayoga.com
info at rudramandir.com
Nourish your being. Samavesha yoga: an integrative approach to in-depth studies of Tantrik yoga and “Immersion into the Divine.”
02.09-03.02
GONE: a play by Charles L. Mee’s
San Francisco Playhouse, Stage II
533 Sutter St, SF
crowdedfire.org
A collage of the human experience, GONE bears witness to fragments of people as they struggle to thrive against the clock.
Saturdays 10-11:30am
Tai Chi Class: Novato
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn and practice tai chi in a meditative environment. Strengthen and enliven the body and spirit. Open to all levels.
Saturdays 10-11:30am
Tai Chi Class: Bel Marin Keys/Novato
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn and practice tai chi in a meditative environment. Journey inside moving life energy; increase flexibility, relaxation, balance and concentration. Strengthen and enliven the body and spirit. Bring the inner smile out. Fern Jeffcoat, has been practicing and teaching the Yang style long form for 17 years.
3rd weekend am
Permaculture Design Course
Santa Cruz, CA
805.459.0452
earthflow.com
info at earthflow.com
The Permaculture Design Course with Larry Santoyo and more... Creating the Conditions for Sustainability to Happen-Learn, Work, Play-Repeat!
02.29-03.01 7:30-3pm
Grand Opening: Embodied Arts
Rudramandir
830 Bancroft Way (at 6th)
Berkeley
510.486.8700
rudramandir.com
info at rudramandir.com
Friday: Ceremony, Ritual and Celebration. Saturday: Workshop Samplers on somatic expression and embodied creativity, dance & identity. FREE.
03.01 10am-4pm
Open House/Celebration
The Gertonson Institute: A Creating Wellness Center
828 San Pablo Ave, Suite 115, Albany
510.526.1559
thegertonsoninstitute.com
thegertonsoninstitute at gmail.com
Join our Wellness Celebration and learn about different methods of creating wellness.
03.01 6:30pm
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium
1111 California St, SF
415.292.9191
events.artofliving.org
sf at us.artofliving.org
Humanitarian, international peacemaker and founder of the Art of Living, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, in conversation with Michael Krasny.
03.01-03.02
Union of Passion & Compassion Retreat with Ngak’Chang Rinpoche...Union of Passion & Compassion
San Francisco Shambhala Center
1630 Taraval St, SF
888.826.8729
arobuddhism.org
Ngak-chang Rinpoche will speak about passion as the necessary basis for compassion, appreciation as the synapse that makes a connection with other beings possible and vivid individuality as communication that goes beyond possessiveness and self.
Registration:
$120 for entire weekend program, including Ling Gesar Empowerment on Feb. 29
$100 for Weekend Teachings only
Saturdays 8:30-11am
Rubbo Art of Energy - Tai Chi & Qigong
Gerstle Park, San Rafael
415.459.9098
CultivateChi.com
info at CultivateChi.com
Rubbo Art of Energy, based on the essence of martial and healing arts, is a creative process of cultivating, controlling and expressing your energy for self defense, healing and power.
03.02 6am-12pm
Spring Meditation Retreat
San Francisco
415.333.1434
sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
Urban meditation retreat for beginning and experienced students is spent in rounds of meditation, movement, talks and reflection.
03.02
Celebrating Science and Soul
Westin St. Francis Hotel, SF
415.600.1562
myhealthandhealing.org
fitzclf at sutterhealth.org
Join honorees Dr. Deepak Chopra and Robert M. Tomasello for an evening of conversation, dessert and dancing.
03.02-03.09 am
The Complete Reiki I Class
258 Thompson Ave, Mountain View
650.967.2484
camelotcenter.net
michal at camelotcenter.net
Learn traditional Usui Reiki, including pendulum use, treating animals, hand positions for common conditions and hands-on practice.
Sundays 8:30-11am
Rubbo Art of Energy - Tai Chi & Qigong
100 Elm Street, San Rafael
415.459.9098
CultivateChi.com
info at CultivateChi.com
Rubbo Art of Energy, based on the essence of martial and healing arts, is a creative process of cultivating, controlling and expressing your energy for self defense, healing and power.
03.04 6-7pm
Free Teleclass: What is Integrated Energy Medicine?
CALL IN FROM ANYWHERE - you only need a phone
415.333.1434
sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
Integrated Energy Medicine is a delicate balance of the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual states. Whenever one of these states is out of balance with the others, a person’s overall system becomes imbalanced. When maintained properly, these energetic systems contribute to the overall health and well-being of an individual.
03.04 7-8:30pm
Think Positive
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
You are what you think! What we say, what we do, and what we feel- all have their origin in the mind.
03.04 6:30pm
’Birth As We Know It’ Award winning Conscious Birth Documentary
Natural Birth Institute
3331 17th St., San Francisco
530.566.0199
www.birthasweknowit.com
crystal at birthintobeing.com
Now in 46 countries, this stunningly beautiful film is receiving global recognition as the most profound & comprehensive guide to Conscious Birth.$15
every other wednesday pm
Relationships I
San Francisco
415.333.1434
sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
Explore the nature of your birth family dynamics, their karmic patterns defined, and how that relates to your deeper self.
Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm
Free Wellness Class - Rubbo
Marin Art & Garden Center
30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross
415.459.9098
www.CultivateChi.com
info at CultivateChi.com
A modern approach to Asian healing systems. The gentle exercises taught at this class are based on Qigong, one of the four pillars of traditional Chinese medicine (along with Acupuncture, Massage and Herbal Medicines).
03.06 7:30pm
Pluto in Capricorn: What to Expect with Dorothy Oja
Fort Mason Center, Landmark Building C, Rm. C-205, SF
415.558.9614
hometown.aol.com/ncgrsfbac/myhomepage/
ncgrsfbac at aol.com
Breaking down the phases of Pluto’s journey through Capricorn, Oja imagines what may happen on a collective level.
03.06 8pm
Amy Obenski
Bacio Cafe
220 Main St., San Mateo
650.401.6973
amyobenski.com
Ethereal & poetic jazzy folk-rock. Obenski’s music was featured on “Grey’s Anatomy” and reached #23 in the iTunes Folk Chart.
03.07 6-10pm
First Fridays at NoneSuch Space
2865 Broadway at 29th St., 2nd Fl. Oakland
510.625.1600
paragon-media.org/nonesuchspace
nonesuch at paragon-media.org
Presenting portrait series by watercolorist James Gayles, and Nedra Williams’ tribute to Gee’s Bend Quilts to honor Women’s History month.
03.07-03.09
Piedmont Yoga Turns 21!
3966 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland
510.652.3336
piedmontyoga.com
pys at piedmontyoga.com
A celebratory weekend event featuring back-to-back classes; a panel discussion; and a silent auction to benefit the future of the studio.
03.07-03.09
Outrageous Outgrowns
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Pavilion Hall
344 Tully Rd, San Jose
408.391.5909
OutrageousOutgrowns.com
info at OutrageousOutgrowns.com
More than 20,000 new and gently used items for babies & kids of all ages (maternity and nursing too!) at unbelievable prices.
03.07-03.09
Vegetarian Living Weekend for Healing
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Explore vegetarianism through food prep/cooking, diet/ nutrition, food for the soul & the ecology of food & culture.
03.07-03.09
Food for the Loving Soul and Living Body - Weekend Retreat
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Explore new ways and a new life as a vegetarian. Sessions include: Preparation and Cooking, Diet & Nutrition, Food for the Soul - A spiritual approach, Ecology of Food & Culture. Learn about the impact of food on our spirituality, ability to think, our health and on nourishing the soul.
03.08
Gather the Women
Petaluma Women’s Club
518 B Street, Petaluma
707.584.4041
beth at projectsolutionsnetwork.com
Enjoy speakers, music, dance, drumming, singing, break-out circles and potluck lunch celebrating International Women’s Day.
03.08
Eckhart Tolle
Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium
10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael
eckharttolle.com
Come face-to-face with Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now, for Living Your True Purpose.
03.08
Meditation Seminar
Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
1146 University Ave, San Jose
408.283.0221
CSEcenter.org
info at CSEcenter.org
Join Roy Eugene Davis for the Superconscious Meditation & Conscious Living seminar - with Kriya Yoga Initiation to follow.
03.09 2-4pm
The 2008 Abosolute Music Series
Friedman Center
4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa
707.538.1899
CHAMBER MUSIC – String Circle, Joseph Edelberg, dir. Music by Mozart and Beethoven. $18/Free for full time students with ID
03.11 7-8:30pm
Music and Meditation
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Experiential session of Music and Meditation. Learn how sound, chanting, singing and dance can enlighten and heal the soul.
03.11 7pm
Public Teching with Kali Ma...LOVE
Lake Tahoe Wellness Center
695 Wolf Street , Kings Beach
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Music, meditation and teachings of the MahaSidhha Dharma.
$10-$15 love donation suggested, all are welcome!
03.13 7-10pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma...The Heart of Joy
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room - 980 Helling Way Nevada City
888.826.8729
kalima.org
Meditation, Chanting and Teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma
$10 - $15 Love Donation suggested, all are welcome.
03.13 6-7:30pm
Lose The Blues - FREE Nutrition Lecture
Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts. 10151 Main St., Ste. 128,
Penngrove, CA
800.987.7530
www.BaumanCollege.org
info at baumancollege.org
Dr. Bauman will discuss the nutritional needs of people struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and insomnia. This lecture will focus on specific foods, herbs and nutrients that stabilize mood, enhance energy and clear a cloudy mind. Presented by Dr. Edward Bauman, Director of Bauman College.
03.13 6-7:30pm
Lose The Blues
Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts, Penngrove Location, 10151 Main Street, Suite 128, Penngrove
800.987.7530
BaumanCollege.org
Presented by Ed Bauman, PhD, Director of Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts: a discussion of the nutritional needs of people struggling with mental health issues: depression, anxiety, insomnia. Focus on foods, herbs & nutrients.
03.13 7pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma...THE HEART OF JOY
Madelyn Helling Library
980 Helling Way, Nevada City
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Music, meditation and teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma.
$10-$15 Love donation suggested, all are welcome!
03.13-03.18
Yoga as a Muse for Writing Retreat
Mabel Dodge Luhan House, Taos, NM
845.679.9441
www.centertopage.com
jeffdavis at centertopage.com
Embody your creative process and hone your self-awareness as writer, artist, or other creative practitioner. Retreat with author and yogi Jeff Davis.
03.14-03.16 9:30am-5:45pm
Dynamic Energetic Healing® Level 1 Training
1620 Commercial St SE
Salem, Oregon 97302
503.370.4546
DynamicEnergeticHealing.com
info at DynamicEnergeticHealing.com
Dynamic Energetic Healing® is a unique energy-based psychotherapy model that blends core shamanism, energy psychology, process-oriented psychology and applied kinesiology.
03.15 10am-12pm
Nutrition Secrets For the Wise Years
Elephant Pharmacy, 909 Grand Avenue at 3rd, San Rafael
415.462.6000
BaumanCollege.org
Free lecture presented by Helayne Waldman of Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts: Our bodies change radically as we age. We produce fewer digestive enzymes and hormones, and more inflammatory chemicals.
Unhealthy aging is not inevitable.
03.15 12-8pm
EcoLogiQue One Year Anniversary Celebration!
141 Gough St. (@ Oak)
San Francisco
415.621.2431
ecologiquesf.com
info at ecologiquesf.com
Come by Saturday, March 15th for our event featuring new Spring lines, organic wine, champagne & h’ordeurves, and musical offerings from guest DJs.
03.15-03.16
Spontaneous Buddhahood Retreat with Kali Ma
Sky Drum Dharma House - 11886 Paddock Lane Grass Valley, CA
888.826.8729
kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Join us for this transmission on the Yidam practice within the Inner Tantras of the MahaSiddhas. Includes teachings, mantric song, meditation instruction, Vajra Sattva Empowerment and explanation.
$250 General Registration: $225
$225 Mandala Members: $200
Pre-Registration by Mar 1
03.15-03.16
Spontaneous Buddhahood Weekend Retreat with Kali Ma
Sky Drum Dharma House
11886 Paddock Lane, Grass Valley
888.826.8729
Web site
register at mahasiddhas.org
Join us for this transmission on the Yidam (awareness-being or meditation deity) practice within the Inner Tantras of the MahaSiddhas. Includes teachings, mantric song, meditation instruction, Vajra Sattva Empowerment and explanation.
03.16 6-7pm
Spring Equinox Drumming Circle
San Francisco
415.333.1434
sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
Come together to honor the season and to focus on healing for the community and the earth. Free, but please RSVP
03.16 10am-4pm
Inner Peace ~ Inner Power
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn RajaYoga meditation, an ancient, practical, natural form of meditation. Stabilize the mind, reduce stress, release tension and pain. Live from the inside out, expressing qualities and strengths in a natural way. Understand the different levels of consciousness, exercise choice over thoughts, feelings, and responses, and connect with the Divine.
03.16 10am-4pm
Inner Peace ~ Inner Power
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn Raja Yoga meditation, an ancient, practical, simple, and natural form of meditation. Stabilize the mind, reduce stress, release tension/pain.
03.17 7-9pm
Vaccines: It’s Your Choice
Crosswinds Church,
6444 Sierra Court, Dublin
925.922.7615
holisticmoms.org
tri-valleyhmn at hotmail.com
Dr. Tim O’Shea, author of “The Sanctity of Human Blood: Vaccination I$ Not Immunization,” will discuss vaccine safety.
03.17 12-1pm
What is Holistic Health & Nutrition Counselor Teleclass
Free Teleclass (Eastern Standard Time!)
From your own home or office.
www.thewellnessaxis.com
kb at thewellnessaxis.com
Is a Holistic Health & Nutrition Counselor/Coach what you are looking for? Email Karyn for details.
03.18 6-8pm
Improve Reproductive Outcomes
Bauman College Santa Cruz
3912 Portola Dr. Suite 10
Santa Cruz
415.816.5085
naturalhi.com
Beautiful, healthy, happy babies are no accident. They begin before conception. Please RSVP to learn how.
03.18 7:30-9pm
Intro talk- Pendulum and Chakra healing
East West Bookstore
324 Castro Street
Mountain View
650.988.9800
eastwest.com
michal at camelotcenter.net
The pendulum is an excellent tool for enhancing intuition, developing awareness, and improving decision-making. The talk will demonstrate various applications of pendulum use, including Chakra Healing. Knowing how to use the pendulum as a tool with the energy of the chakras can ultimately bring balance between body, mind and spirit.
03.18 7-8:30pm
Stress Free Living
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Stress getting to you? Calm down and learn to relax.
Tuesdays 8:30-10am
Hatha Yoga Class - ongoing Tuesday morning class in Bel Marin Keys
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.931.2181
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
sfomshanti at aol.com
Relax and refresh with Hatha Yoga.
An ongoing multilevel class, open to all, that focuses on mastery of yoga techniques and developing inner strength and stability.
Instructor Mary Friedland has been teaching Hatha Yoga for 18 years, and holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Iyengar Yoga Institute.
Tuesdays 8:30-10am
Hatha Yoga Class - ongoing Tuesday morning class in Bel Marin Keys
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.931.2181
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
sfomshanti at aol.com
Relax and refresh with Hatha Yoga.
An ongoing multilevel class, open to all, that focuses on mastery of yoga techniques.
03.20 5:30-7pm
Sleep Solutions - FREE Nutrition Lecture
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 7514 Redwood Blvd., Novato, CA
800.987.7530
www.BaumanCollege.org
info at baumancollege.org
Can’t get to sleep? Too much on your mind? This pattern is very common for middle aged adults who suffer from stress, toxicity, trauma and malnutrition.Once we know what’s keeping you awake, the proper natural remedies can be determined. Presented by Dr. Edward Bauman, Director of Bauman College.
03.20 5:30-7pm
Sleep Solutions
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 7514 Redwood Blvd., Novato
415.892.3700
BaumanCollege.org
Free Lecture Presented By Dr. Ed Bauman, Direction of Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts: Can’t get to sleep? Once we know what’s keeping you awake, the proper natural remedies can be determined.
03.21 pm
Give Menopause Symptoms A Miss
Bauman College Penngrove
10151 Main St, Ste 128
Penngrove
415.816.5085
naturalhi.com
Don’t let hot flashes rule your days and nights. Simple self-help measures will be outlined. Appetizers before lecture.
03.21 7pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma
Quaker Meeting House
225 Rooney St., Santa Cruz
888.826.8723
kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Cutting Through Fear: music, chanting and teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma.
$10-$15 love donation suggested, all are welcome!
03.21 7pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma...CUTTING THROUGH FEAR
Quaker Meeting House - 225 Rooney Street, Santa Cruz , CA 95065
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Music, meditaion and teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma.
$10-$15 Love donation suggested, all are welcome!
03.21-03.23
The Original Cosmic Egg
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
415.884.2314
www.anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
This new paradigm on the origin and fate of the universe will stimulate the mind and enlighten the soul.
One Day - see World Time Zone am
Sacred World Fire Ceremony - ULUU OT www.onesacredfire.org
March 21, 2008 - Worldwide Sacred Fire Event - ULUU OT
Sacred Fire based in Central Asia for All.
www.onesacredfire.org
kshertzer at earthlink.net
World coordination with other tribes.
World Peace - Global Reunion of all people - Protection of Sacred Water
- link in sacred community with Elders Worldwide - donate or build sacred fire with leaders in your community. Plan for Mar. 21. Your timezone on site: www.onesacredfire.org
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 7:45-8:20am
(Not too early) Morning Meditation
830 Bancroft Way (at 6th)
Berkeley, California
510.486.8700
www.rudramandir.com
info at rudramandir.com
A beautiful meditation hall where it is easy to meditate! Doors open at 7:30am.
03.22
21st Annual Otter Awards Dinner
Hotel Nikko
222 Mason St, SF
amanheimer at aol.com
Celebrate children’s literacy! Featuring keynoters Prof. Stephen Krashen, illustrator Mark Teague, and author Ying Compestine
03.22
Rev up a Robot!
The Intel Museum
2200 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara
408.765.0503
intel.com/museum
museum at intel.com
Discover how to use simple commands to move a robot and have a chance to program your own robot and watch it go!
03.22 7-11pm
Drum Circle Pot-Luck Party
Dock Town Marina, end of Maple Street, off Veterns Blvd, Redwood City
650.344.5143
ppulse.net
fernsplace at yahoo.com
Drum Party, once a month. Bring a dish to share, or $5... Bring a drum, your voice, a rattle, a flute, or all of the above; and come dance with us as we drum rhythms from around the world. Next Party: April 5th
03.24-03.28
Spiritual Retreat: Chartres Cathedral Pilgrimage with Ani Lea
Chartres Cathedral
Grand Monarque Hotel
Chartres, France
206.285.1586
linktothedivine.com
ani at soulfusion.com
Journey to this sacred site, home of the Mystical Divine Feminine.
Give time to inner reflection & inner work, to walking the labyrinth.
Support yourself to make new choices in your life.
Working from the blueprint of your Soul
to find what blocks the Light, and so what opens It.
03.24-03.28
Free Yoga Classes Week of March 24
830 Bancroft (at 6th Street)
Berkeley, CA
510.486.8700
www.rudramandir.com
info at rudramandir.com
Rudramandir, a center for spirituality and healing, is now offering yoga classes. Please try out any of our classes the week of March 24 for free. After March 28, classes are by donation. See website for schedule. Most classes are in the morning and early evening.
03.24-05.31
Ayurvedic Practitioner Training
85 Bolinas Road #8, Fairfax
530.274.9100 x211
ayurvedacollege.com
The California College Of Ayurveda
is now enrolling for the Bay Area
evening classes starting June 3rd, 2008.
Classes are held one night per week.
03.25 7-9pm
Ecocity Lecture Series
UC Berkeley Extension South of Market Center
95 Third St, San Francisco
510.642.4111
unex.berkeley.edu/cat/course1564.html
Richard Register, president of Ecocity Builders, will speak on cutting-edge sustainable development projects from Northern California.
03.25 7-8:30pm
The Actor Within
Anubhuti Meditation & Retreat Center
820 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato
415.884.2314
anubhutiretreatcenter.org
anubhuti at bkwsu.org
Learn how to be a hero actor, the real self, and empower yourself.
03.26-03.27
Ayurveda Clinic
MahaSiddha Center
2328 Channing Way, Berkeley
888.826.8729
mahasiddhasayurveda.org
Ayurvedic health consultation focusing on the Ayurvedic perspective of your body and mind with Derrick “Hakeem” Pawo.
03.27 7:30pm
From Psyche to Cosmos: A Journey of Initiation into the Astrological Mystery
Fort Mason Center, Landmark Building C Rm. C230, San Francisco, CA
www.sfastrologicalsociety.com
info at sfastrologicialsociety.com
Richard Tarnas discusses his remarkable path, from lifelong scholarly studies of psychology and history to the recognition of astrology’s validity.
03.27 6-8pm
Nedra T. Williams’ Show Closing Reception
NoneSuch Space
2865 Broadway at 29th St., Oakland
510.625.1600
nonesuchspace.com
nonesuch at paragon-media.org
Closing Reception for the mixed media art show ”I Be Knowing Where I’m Going” by Nedra T. Williams. Complimentary snacks and drinks.
03.28 8pm
Amy Obenski: Introspective Jazzy Folk-Rock
Red Rock
201 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA
www.amyobenski.com
Jazzy Folk-Rock with “haunting” vocals. Obenski’s music was featured on “Grey’s Anatomy” and reached #23 in the iTunes Folk Chart.
03.28 5-8pm
Can’t I Just Surrender? Solo Exhibition of Drawing and Painting by Jessica Serran
1410 62nd Street, Suite B, Emeryville CA, 94608
510.532.1557
www.jessicaserran.com
j at jessicaserran.com
Jessica Serran is a multi-disciplinary artist, exhibiting a series of drawing and paintings that are a type of mapping. Through a process of excavation and documentation, Serran unashamedly exposes her own internal terrain. In doing so, the audience becomes part of an intimate inter-personal dialogue.
03.28-03.30
Integrated Energy Medicine
Slovenian Hall in San Francisco
415.333.1434
sacredstream.org
info at sacredstream.org
Learn how to work with subtle energies and the energetic systems in the body. CEUs available for LAc, MFT, LCSW
03.28-03.30
Ayurvedic Yoga Weekend Workshop
Rudramandir
830 Bancroft Way at 6th St., Berkeley
510.486.8700
rudramandir
info at rudramandir.com
Topics include: the relationship of Ayurveda to the practice of Yoga, choosing the appropriate Yoga postures for your personal constitution and the current season, the nature of agni (digestion), the three causes of disease and their prevention, the practice of dynacharya, daily cleansing and sense therapies.
03.29
An Evening with Anne Lamott & Elizabeth Gilbert
Marin Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael
boxoffice at co.marin.ca.us
These two best-selling writers join forces in a special evening of readings, commentary and audience questions.
03.29 7-10pm
Winks and Wags: A Singles Event for Pet Lovers
Just Pet Me Country Club, 2545 Broadway, Oakland
510.845.7735 x19
berkeleyhumane.org
abarron at berkeleyhumane.org
Dog friendly/people friendly dogs on leash are welcome, too! Proceeds benefit the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society.
03.29 7pm
Public teching with Kali MA...tHE SIX REALMS OF SPIRITUALITY
MahaSiddha Center -2328 Channing Way , Berkeley , CA , 94704
888.826.8729
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Music, meditation and teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma.
$10-$15 Love donation suggested, all are welcome!
03.29 12-6pm
Birth Into Being- A Birthshop on birth trauma release & Limbic Imprint re-coding with Elena Tonetti
Natural Birth Institute
3331 17th. St.
San Francisco
530.566.0199
www.birthintobeing.com
crystal at birthintobeing.com
Beneficial for adults interested in their personal evolution, pregnant women & families planning future births~
Limbic Imprint re-coding invokes our physical memory of Bliss; unlocking the mysteries of our behaviors, & realigning our actions with our emotions & desires.
Facilitated by Elena Tonetti,a pioneer of the Conscious Birth movement since 1982. $160/$290 couple pre-registered.
03.29 9:30am-4:30pm
Law And Ethics In Action: A One-Day Experiential Workshop for Therapists
IMAGINE! Center for Creativity and Healing
1924 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA
415.454.7308
www.imaginecenter.net
sylvia at imaginecenter.net
Encountering ethical and legal dilemmas is a part of daily work as therapists. We will use experiential methods to explore these questions and dilemmas using action methods to help them to come alive. Trainers: Sylvia Israel, MFT, TEP, RDT and Elizabeth Plummer, PhD, LCP, CP/PAT. CEU’s available.
03.29-03.30 10am-5pm
Delicious Living Food Weekend Experience
Abundance Yoga & Healing Arts
1610 Francisco Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
877.664.9642
www.AbundanceSpirit.com
info at abundancespirit.com
Become fully alive! Prepare and delight in gourmet living foods, move your body, uplift your mood and nourish your soul all in one weekend. Class is limited to 12, register early.
03.29-03.30 9:30am-4:30pm
Advanced Training for Healers
15066 Los Gatos-Almaden Road
Suite 200, Los Gatos
408.220.4923
therisinglotus.com/workshops
christina at therisinglotus.com
Special training for persons already involved in energetic healing practices: learn deep grounding techiniques, self-clearing methods and energy transmission techniques to boost healing power. Workshop focus is on healer, not client.
03.29-03.30 9am-5
Metamorphosis Self Healing Class
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
2777 Fourth Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
707.537.5911
www.MetamorphosisCenter.com
cdsilver at sonic.net
Do you love change, simpliticy and touch?
Metamorphosis is a gentle touch therapy. Learn to work on yourself and others.
T-Sat, call for Appt
Beneath The Surface Visionary Paintings & Works on Paper by Liz Mamorsky Interactive Assemblage Sculpture by Paul Baker
FLOAT, Floatation Center – Art Gallery 1091 Calcot Place, Unit # 116
(located in a store front loft of the historic cotton mill studios) Oakland, CA 94606
510.535.1702
www.thefloatcenter.com
info at thefloatcenter.com
Beneath The Surface
Visionary Paintings & Works on Paper by Liz Mamorsky
Interactive Assemblage Sculpture by Paul Baker
Opening artist party 3/29, Closing anniversary party 5/17, Party hours 6-9pm
Show runs 3/16 – 5/17
03.30 4pm
HOME-GROWN MUSIC
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto
415.979.5779
sfca.org
info at sfca.org
SF Choral Artists celebrates spring with music that feeds the ear, heart and soul.
03.30 7pm
Public Teaching with Kali Ma...EGO DEATH
Zen Compound - 540 Howard Street , SF , CA , 94105
888.826.8723
www.kalima.org
register at mahasiddhas.org
Music, meditation and teachings of the MahaSiddha Dharma.
$10-$15 Love dontaion suggested, all are welcome!
03.30 12-7pm
Birth Into Being- a Birth trauma release and Limbic Imprint re-coding Birthshop w/ Elena Tonetti
Open Secret Bookstore
923 ’C’ St. San Rafael
530.566.0199
www.birthintobeing.com
crystal at birthintobeing.com
Beneficial for adults interested in their personal evolution, pregnant women & families planning future births~
Limbic Imprint re-coding invokes our physical memory of Bliss; unlocking the mysteries of our behaviors, & realigning our actions with our emotions & desires.
Facilitated by Elena Tonetti,a pioneer of the Conscious Birth movement since 1982. $160/$290 couple pre-registered.
03.30 9:30am-4:30pm
Psychodrama: Your Family And You - One-Day Training for Therapists
IMAGINE! Center for Creativity and Healing
1924 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA
415.454.7308
www.imaginecenter.net
sylvia at imaginecenter.net
A one-day workshop teaching therapists how to create a space where clients can explore family dynamics. Psychodrama is a wonderful way to investigate those connections, explore resolutions, and imagine a more fulfilling future. Trainers: Sylvia Israel, MFT, TEP, RDT and Elizabeth Plummer, PhD, LCP, CP/PAT. CEU’s available.
Saturdays 4/5 - 6/7
Learn About Urban Farming While Volunteering!
Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond
415.541.9616 x102
www.hoba.org
erika at hoba.org
Join a team of 7-15 other volunteers to “dig” deep into the heart of food systems, distribution and access in urban communities in the East Bay. Have fun building new relationships with your team while building gardens in our communities! Applications due by 3/31.
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