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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Friends of Spectrum Center,
We are beginning 2010 with positive visions for this new decade. We, at Spectrum center, are recommitted to bringing you opportunities for growth and exploration. We are expanding online classes and web streaming. You can now watch the very popular EFT Borrowing Benefits with Helen Racz on your computer, live at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Max Regan’ s online Writers Bootcamp is the perfect way to bring life to an old project or begin a new one. Gentle, therapeutic yoga, mindfulness meditation, Ikebana are all soulful ways to enter a new year. This first newsletter of 2010 is a long one. Please scroll all the way down and savor a taste of what’ s to come. Forward our newsletter to your friends and encourage them to sign up to receive it.
We ended 2009 with the most magnificent experience of the Deva Premal and Miten concert at the Unity Church sanctuary. The night exceeded expectations. We were transported into musical prayer through the purity of Deva’s voice. Miten’s light hearted devotion and stories brought laughter and Manose's flute lifted our souls and sent us soaring. I watched as people arrived and discovered old friends they had not seen in months or years. Connections and conversations were happening all around. What a beautifully vibrant community we made that night!
Deva, Miten and Manose fell in love with Houston. They each told me how deeply they were touched by the response of the audience and the heartfelt sincerity of those they were privileged to meet that night. Their manager explained that they do not invite the audience onstage at every concert as they did for us. This invitation only happens when they experience a strong connection to the audience and it is right for the separation of the stage to melt away. We will be on their calendar in future U.S. tours. Meanwhile, they will be in Dallas, along with Krishna Das, on Monday, April 5— www.earthrhythms.org.
We look forward to offering you more healing and heart-opening experiences throughout 2010! We thank you with the deepest gratitude for your support and love.
Lovingly,
Rosa Glenn Reilly
Director/Founder, Spectrum Center
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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The Diva Exchange
Returns To Spectrum Center
Great way to clear out the old for the New Year! We are happy to announce that Marian Bell's very popular and magnificent Diva Exchange is returning to Spectrum Center Sunday, January 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. All Divas are invited to bring their gently worn clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories. Then leave with newly discovered, great outfits to brighten your wardrobe. We even have a table for those gifts that you are politely keeping but never plan to use. And, there will be a networking table, so bring your business cards, brochures or flyers. Mark the date, tell your friends and start going through your closet now. Follow this link for more detailed instructions.
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Gentle Roots:
A Therapeutic Yoga Practice
Christin Staszesky, RYT
(read bio (to be posted))
Wednesdays
5:15–6:30 p.m.
$15 per session
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This gentle yoga class has a therapeutic edge that goes at a slow and contemplative pace. This class is for those of you with sore bodies, unwilling inflexible bodies, injured bodies, out of shape bodies and all bodies that want and need relaxation pure and simple. Those of you who desire a class that cultivates more awareness of your body, mind and spirit will find a home.
This class is NOT for you if you want to sweat or give yourself one of those ‘hard body’ workouts.
This class is open to anyone, all beginners and people who have been away from yoga for a long time and want to gently return.
No previous yoga experience or knowledge required. Flexible bodies are not required.
We ask that you bring your own yoga mat.
Questions? Contact Rosa Glenn Reilly at: 713.840.8957 ext 1 or rosa235@earthlink.net.
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Seva Stress Relief Acupressure
Workshop for Self-care
Hadas L. Amiel, PT (ISR), LMT, NCTMB
(read bio)
Wednesday, January 27
6–9 p.m.
$50
3 CE Hours: Massage Therapists (NCBTMB), Acupuncturists (NCCAOM), Asian Bodywork Therapists (NCCAOM)
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The Seva Stress Release was developed following the events of Sept. 11, 2001 to release extreme shock and stress. It is now being taught all over the US and around the world to health care professionals and the public. It is easily applied for self-care in 10-15 minutes.
Some of the benefits of using the Seva Stress Release:
- Enhances general relaxation
- Alleviates anxiety, shock and stress
- Boosts energy level
- Calms the body, mind, emotions and soul
- Promotes centering and grounding
In this dynamic and interactive seminar participants will learn about the healing and transforming power of acupressure, how to locate and access approximately 15 acupoints, and fully experience the Seva Stress release through demonstration and hands-on practice.
We will also learn Chakra Tai Chi as an additional tool for self-care. Anyone can learn this simple, yet effective self-help tool. No previous bodywork experience is needed.
To register please go to soullightening.com and click: register now or call Soul Lightening at 301.704.2387. For questions, please contact Hadas at hadasamiel@sbcglobal.net.
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Elevating Your Consciousness…
The Way of the Flower
Hiromi Willingham
(read bio)
Friday, January 29
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Suggested love offering: $10-$15
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“Beauty...elevates human character, without our being conscious of the process, and nurtures peace-loving thoughts...It is the mission of art to elevate human sentiments and to enrich life, to make life more meaningful and enjoyable...”
—M. Okada
Join us for this very special lunchtime experience. In this class you will learn Ikebana— the art of Japanese flower arrangement.
The essence of Ikebana is peace, unity and mindfulness. You invite these qualities into your life as you practice Ikebana, which literally means “to make flowers more alive.” With each arrangement you respect nature by enhancing the beauty of an individual flower. As you give this practice your attention respect, beauty and peace flows into your daily life.
For registration, contact Hiromi Willingham at 713.516.6718 or hiromiwillingham@hotmail.com.
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Georgina Regan
Internationally Recognized Healer
(read bio)
Available for private sessions
February 6–20 only
$75/45 min. session
For an appointment
call Spectrum Center
713.840.8957 ext. 4
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Georgina Regan is known as a healing catalyst. Because of her reputation as a healer she has been invited to participate in scientific studies throughout the world.
Experiments conducted at the University of London posed the question whether healers actually produce an electromagnetic charge which could be measured. In these studies Georgina produced and sustained an electrical current through her hands which could be measured by scientific instrumentation.
She was also invited to be part of the famous Copper Wall Project at the Menninger Clinic conducted by Dr. Elmer Green, creator of biofeedback. It was discovered that Georgina produced 40, 60 and 220 volt pulses of body voltage while working on individuals—a remarkable and rare result. No scientific explanation exists for these phenomena.
Her treatments help relieve mental and emotional stress, promote relaxation of the nervous system, remove blockages of all kinds and accelerate healing.
Georgina is visiting Houston from her home in London, England. She will be taking appointments beginning Saturday,
February 6th.
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WRITERS GUILD
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Online 10-Day Writers Bootcamp
Max Regan, MFA
(read bio)
Begins February 1, online
$190 V/MC available
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This is an immersive, 10-day class conducted by email. Each student will receive a sheet of optional writing assignments everyday and will write 1000 words a day. Students will send their work to Max via email every night and at the end of the class we will have a discussion by phone about your work and your next steps as a writer. Open to any interested writer.
Select this link for Bootcamp details.
To register contact Max Regan at maxregan@mac.com.
The Spring Writers Guild schedule and class descriptions
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The Art of Beginnings
Max Regan, MFA
Saturday, February 20
1–6 p.m.
$90
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The Roman poet Ausonius once said “To begin is half the work” and for writers, this is especially true. How do we move from experience to inspiration to idea to the page? How can source texts and fragments and notes lead to a first draft? And what do we do with all of our ideas, drafts and beginnings once we have them? Together we will examine all of these questions and experiment with some fun strategies for honoring our inspiration and bringing our ideas to life.
To register call or email Rosa Glenn Reilly at: 713.840.8957 ext 1 or rosa235@earthlink.net.
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Experiments in Poetry
Max Regan, MFA
Sunday, February 21
1–6 p.m.
$90
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Poetry, more than any other genre, encourages wild and creative experimentation. Poems are visual experiments in sound and meaning, and they can be any subject, (from the mundane to the extraordinary) any style (from roaringly funny to deadly serious) and any length (from 3 lines to 3000) . In this class we will try our hands at different styles, forms and types of poems, including inventing some of our own. For beginning and experienced poets alike, we will harness some of the alchemy and bravery necessary to allow great poems to emerge. Open to any interested participant, no experience necessary.
To register call or email Rosa Glenn Reilly at: 713.840.8957 ext 1 or rosa235@earthlink.net.
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Online with Helen Racz
Helen Racz
(read bio)
EFT Web Streaming available NOW!
Thursdays, 7–8:30 p.m.
Self-Invest: The Next Step
$50 per month/online
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Web Stream Tap
Thursday Night Tapping at Spectrum Center has shared “Borrowing Benefits” for 22 months and now is available LIVE through your computer with web streaming. Go to www.EFThouston.com under Classes and Workshops. Look for the Free EFT weekly Tap section, or you can use this link: http://efthouston.com/?req=classes_and_workshops
Remember this is live and only available Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m so plan to tune in at that time!
Self-Invest: The Next Step
To create a different experience in your life, you must create a new way of being. Your thoughts, speech and actions must change and become aligned with your new intentions and the new “you" wishing to emerge. This class is for those who feel stuck and need a structured plan to break out of self-sabotaging behavior and into solid Self-Investment.
You will receive weekly class assignments and a link so you can watch the class anytime. This online class is in development. Plans are forming to include a monthly teleconference.
For more information and to register, contact Helen, email helenracz@efthouston.com
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COMING IN FEBRUARY
The Accountability Group
OK. You made your resolutions, created a vision for 2010. You want to take your life in your hands, make some changes and walk with confidence toward the life you want to create. Now it is mid February and your resolve is wavering. You are becoming buried in daily routines and no one but you knows that your resolutions are at the bottom of the “to do” pile. This 6-week group will hold you accountable to, not only yourself, but to others. If you are ready for that “kick in the butt”, then this group is for you. Led by Rosa Glenn Reilly, rosa235@earthlink.net . Begins Thursday, February 25, 5:30–7 p.m. Donation.
Project Welcome Home Troops
Please help pass the word to veterans and their families. A free workshop is available for veterans and their families to learn skills for stress relief. The feedback from veterans is outstanding. The training is consistently found to be useful to reduce anxiety, improve focus and gain more deeply restful sleep. Please contact Mandar Apte for the upcoming dates for the next workshop at mandar.apte@artofliving.org.
The Texas Yoga Conference
The inaugural Texas Yoga Conference will be held on February 19-21 at Unity Church in Houston. The conference intends to inspire the general public about yoga and to educate it about the numerous and diverse branches of yoga. Highlights include: classes with master yoga teachers including Ann Hyde, Gioconda, Stacy Dockins and Robert Boustany, vendor booths, samplings of innovative healthy foods, networking opportunities with key influencers in the yoga community, and an appearance by Hemalayaa Behl, who will present a Bollywood Dance and Shakti Awakening Yoga Workshop to conclude the conference on Sunday, February 21. All conference passes and tickets can be purchased at www.texasyogaconference.com.
Look for an Astrology series with Lilly Roddy and Enneagrams with Judy Willbratte.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Private Readings
with Teresa Van Deusen
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Teresa Van Deusen is available for private sessions January 23 and 24 offering her extraordinary skills in Tarot and palm reading. She reads for clients across the country responding with uncanny accuracy to questions concerning finance, relationships, career, transitions and life purpose.
Teresa’s readings focus on understanding the influences at play in your life and how to redirect for more desired results. Clients are often energized and inspired after a candid, sometimes humorous, and often wise look at what’s up.
To schedule an appointment please contact Teresa directly at tvandeusen@gmail.com.
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Insight and Mindfulness Meditation
with Mary Rees
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Insight and Mindfulness Meditation — This ongoing meditation course meets every Monday evening from 7:00–8:30 p.m. on a donation basis. Suggested donation is $10-20. Each session includes a brief talk, guided meditation, independent and interactive practice.
Attend on a drop-in basis or become an active member of this ongoing group. Read more about our Monday night group on www.citta101.org/monday.htm.
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