East West Magazine Fall 2014 | Page 22

MEDitation CEntEr Meditation and Buddhism Courses on Meditation and Buddhism for all levels. Half-day Meditation retreat, Saturday, September 27 from 12pm – 4:30pm. Meditation, Wednesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 10am. Discovering Buddhism series starts again September 9, Tuesdays at 7pm. “Buddhism Made Easy” series with Jon Landaw, starting Sunday, August 31. Please visit website for additional details. Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center, Campbell, www.oceanofcompassion.org MEDitatiVE MoVEMEnt 5Rhythms® Moving Meditation A movement practice that transforms and touches body, heart, mind, soul and spirit. Weekly classes with Claire Alexander in Mountain View. 408-829-7366. www.ecstaticproductions.com nEW rElEaSES The Kiss of the Shaman A new novel by Carol Simone. Enter a woman’s transformative journey into self-empowerment and tantric bliss as she learns to let go, trust and love herself through her connection with a powerful shaman in the land of Lemuria. $19.95. To order, go to www.carolsimone.com. 650-321-7622 Being Quan Yin, Becoming the Energy of Love and Compassion A new CD from Carol Simone.”Carol Simone is a wonderful voice for Quan Yin,” Ondrea and Stephen Levine. Relax, Breathe, Release Stress, Past Life Blockages, Forgive, as you travel into the compassion of Quan Yin’s consciousness. Healing bells and bowls accompany your journey. $17.99. www.carolsimone.com, 650 321-7622. rEiKi Reiki Clinic Reiki is a Japanese form of stress reduction that assists your body in its own natural healing. Reiki Sessions, Classes and Counseling, now located in Los Altos. Annette Ponischil, M.A. Reiki Master, Spiritual Counselor, Rev. 650-799-3919. www.reikiclinic.com for more information SPiritual PraCtiCES Ananda Sangha Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda Whether you are seeking more peace in your life or a deeper connection with God, Ananda offers support and friendship for your spiritual journey. Ananda is one of the largest centers for meditation in the Bay Area, and has trained thousands of students over the past 40 years. Sunday service at 10 am. All are welcome. Inspiring talks and concerts at www.AnandaPaloAlto.org “Be silent and calm in meditation. This will produce an undaunted, unbreakable inner habit of happiness that will allow you to meet all the trying situations of the everyday battle of life.” –Paramhansa Yogananda 22 WorKShoPS & rEtrEatS Rosen Method Workshop: The Body Never Lies Saturday & Sunday, November 8-9, 9 am-1:15 pm both days. National Holistic Institute, 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 1, Plaza South, San Jose. $120 thru Oct 28; $150 thereafter. Rosen Method is a process of body-mind-spirit somatic exploration. Rosen Method addresses the unconscious muscular holdings in the body, releasing long-forgotten experiences and feelings. Discover the effectiveness of gentle touch. Practice giving and receiving this bodywork. No previous experience necessary. CEUs available. Call Patricia Angelina, CMT 408-6234-6167. www.HealingHearts Bodywork.com Diving Into the Deep Feminine A Healing Retreat For Women, February 6-8, 2015. On Maui. Aloha and Namaste! Join Simone, Dorthy Tyo and other spiritual healers for a weekend of releasing, healing, and soul adventure in the heart chakra of the world. Go to www.carolsimone.com and/or call 650-321-7622 for more info. yoga Yoga Classes at East West Every Tuesday from 5:30pm to 6:45pm, join us for an all levels yoga class with Adriana teaching Ananda Yoga. Classes are $12 each. Yoga mats and props are provided and there is a short guided meditation after postures.