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Wild Goose Qi Gong (3/2) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve our overall health and well-being. Based on the flowing and graceful movements of geese, it uses stretching and other techniques to open the acupuncture meridians and increase our vitality and energy. Qi Gong participants enjoy a greater range of motion, improved balance, reduced mental stress and a feeling of rejuvenation. Led by Louis Knox. $5 fee. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (3/2) |
| Tai Chi is a choreographed set of martial art postures that are designed to increase your power and agility by using your inner energy. Like Qi Gong, Tai Chi helps improve your range of motion and lung capacity, and it places a special emphasis on balance. Practitioners often enjoy reduced stress and a feeling of well-being. If you are interested, some time will also be spent learning simple self-defense techniques. Led by Louis Knox. $36 for 6 weeks. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (3/2) |
| Hundreds of approaches to relaxation/centering/meditation have been developed over the centuries, and each has its own charm, benefits and wisdom. We explore one new approach each meeting. This lets you work some relaxation into your life while building a repertoire of stress-management techniques for improving your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Reiki Exchange (3/2) |
| Within each one of us there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. Participate in a group where novices and others can discuss, learn and practice energy healing together. Raachaele Williams, Christine McNew and Brad Tessieri lead this experiential practice and support group. This is not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Your Ideal Relationship (3/5) |
| Most of us spend years searching for satisfying relationships, and the results are often less than we might hope for. We may have overlooked the all-important first step: becoming clear about what we really want. This workshop provides valuable tools for identifying traits we desire in a partner, and suggestions on how to build fulfilling relationships using these newfound insights. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Facilitator Training (3/6) |
| This intensive workshop series teaches you how to be a vital, knowledgeable and gifted facilitator for personal-growth groups. It consists of 12 four-hour workshops that occur over the span of a year and a half, and you will be co-facilitating at least twenty-four groups during that time. You'll come out of this training as a certified group facilitator, with the confidence and experience that are required to do the job well. It is particularly designed for people who have already done lots of personal growth work such as workshops, counseling, dream work and/or meditation. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. For more information, visit www.HumanPotentialCenter.org/FacilitatorTraining.html, or call (512) 441-8988. $100 per class (some scholarships available). Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (3/6) |
| ["Life As A House" with Kevin Kline [R].] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Practice Your Personal Growth Potluck (3/7) |
| [Irish food.] After attending all those workshops on communication and personal growth, where do you go to practice the skills you've learned? How about a potluck? Believe me, talking about the best way to barbecue the chicken (or set the table or arrange the centerpiece) is a very different experience here at the Center--where people try to communicate with assertiveness and love--than it is in the not-so-functional families many of us grew up in. The informal atmosphere helps us get to know each other in a candid way and practice our new communication skills on people who are more likely to encourage than to criticize. Free, but don't forget to bring something yummy to share! Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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Reiki Series: Amp Up The Reiki (3/8) |
| Reiki is a popular form of "energetic healing," and this event explores ways you can increase the effectiveness of power of what many Eastern and Western traditions consider to be healing energy. Presented by Reiki Master Peggy Kelsey. $10 donation. (Return to calendar) |
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| Chitchat & Chow (3/9) |
| [Discussion Topic: Personal Growth at Habana Restaurant, 2728 S. Congress Avenue.] Tackle a personal growth topic with a lively group of thinkers while savoring a new cuisine at one of Austin's many fascinating restaurants. Topics range from Money to Creativity to Careers to Spiritual Growth. Free (except for cost of meal). (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (3/9) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve our overall health and well-being. Based on the flowing and graceful movements of geese, it uses stretching and other techniques to open the acupuncture meridians and increase our vitality and energy. Qi Gong participants enjoy a greater range of motion, improved balance, reduced mental stress and a feeling of rejuvenation. Led by Louis Knox. $5 fee. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (3/9) |
| Tai Chi is a choreographed set of martial art postures that are designed to increase your power and agility by using your inner energy. Like Qi Gong, Tai Chi helps improve your range of motion and lung capacity, and it places a special emphasis on balance. Practitioners often enjoy reduced stress and a feeling of well-being. If you are interested, some time will also be spent learning simple self-defense techniques. Led by Louis Knox. $36 for 6 weeks. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Advanced Healing Energy Exchange (3/9) |
| Many Eastern and Western spiritual and healing traditions include a belief in "healing energy." This workshop helps those experienced in energy work to share knowledge and to sharpen their skills with the support of others who have a similar background. All types of energy work will be discussed except for Reiki (the Center already provides a workshop dedicated to Reiki). No charge. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Improvisational Art (3/10) |
| Sometimes art is just too thought out. As artists, we have a tendency to get caught up in the details, thinking too much or agonizing too long over a subject. This can stifle our freshest creative impulses. In this one night workshop you will experience a technique that will free up your mind and your brush, allowing your inner Picasso to shine through. You might even surprise yourself! Led by local artist Leslie Harvey. $25 (supplies included). $15 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Feldenkrais Movement For Life (3/10) |
| Many of us don't run, dance, or even stand up from a chair with as much ease and grace as we would like. But these movements of everyday life don't need to be difficult. The Feldenkrais Method shows us how to move in ways that are natural. This class series will teach us how to recognize our physical sensations and become more comfortable, relaxed and graceful. We will develop the skills to better care for ourselves and keep ourselves out of pain, enabling us to move toward the realization of our goals. Presented by Elaine Dove, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. For more information, visit www.HumanPotentialCenter.org or call Elaine at 470-4268. $80 for eight-week series. $12 single class. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP to 470-4268. (Return to calendar) |
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How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (3/11) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $95 for the four-week series. $60 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Native American Drum Circle (3/12) |
| The native-american drum is not just a musical instrument, it is an instrument for the transformation of consciousness. This three-session class teaches you how to use sound and rhythm for creative expression. In the process, you'll learn that sound and rhythm are also healing modalities that engage drummers on a deep emotional level, producing profound beneficial effects on your body and mind. $20 fee. $15 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Crafts & Connections (3/12) |
| We'll be building bead bracelets, or you can bring your own crafts to work on. And don't forget: the connections you can make with other members is also a key, delightful part of this event. Free. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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3-D Collage (3/13) |
| This workshop helps you learn more about yourself through the playful process of selecting and arranging intriguing objects into your own unique 3-D collage. $20 fee. $10 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (3/13) |
| ["Finding Nemo" Animated, Rated G] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Annual Board Meeting (3/14) |
| At the Annual Board meeting, members elect new Board members to lead the Center during the next year. Then during the year, the Board reviews our mission and goals, and develops policies and procedures to help us accomplish them. Please come and share your energy and ideas to help us tap the creativity, love and playfulness of the human spirit. Free. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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Feldenkrais Movement For Life (3/15) |
| Many of us don't run, dance, or even stand up from a chair with as much ease and grace as we would like. But these movements of everyday life don't need to be difficult. The Feldenkrais Method shows us how to move in ways that are natural. This class series will teach us how to recognize our physical sensations and become more comfortable, relaxed and graceful. We will develop the skills to better care for ourselves and keep ourselves out of pain, enabling us to move toward the realization of our goals. Presented by Elaine Dove, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. For more information, visit www.HumanPotentialCenter.org or call Elaine at 470-4268. $80 for eight-week series. $12 single class. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP to 470-4268. (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (3/16) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve our overall health and well-being. Based on the flowing and graceful movements of geese, it uses stretching and other techniques to open the acupuncture meridians and increase our vitality and energy. Qi Gong participants enjoy a greater range of motion, improved balance, reduced mental stress and a feeling of rejuvenation. Led by Louis Knox. $5 fee. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (3/16) |
| Tai Chi is a choreographed set of martial art postures that are designed to increase your power and agility by using your inner energy. Like Qi Gong, Tai Chi helps improve your range of motion and lung capacity, and it places a special emphasis on balance. Practitioners often enjoy reduced stress and a feeling of well-being. If you are interested, some time will also be spent learning simple self-defense techniques. Led by Louis Knox. $36 for 6 weeks. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (3/16) |
| Hundreds of approaches to relaxation/centering/meditation have been developed over the centuries, and each has its own charm, benefits and wisdom. We explore one new approach each meeting. This lets you work some relaxation into your life while building a repertoire of stress-management techniques for improving your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Reiki Exchange (3/16) |
| Within each one of us there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. Participate in a group where novices and others can discuss, learn and practice energy healing together. Raachaele Williams, Christine McNew and Brad Tessieri lead this experiential practice and support group. This is not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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Dream Shop (3/17) |
| Dreams are an untapped source of self-discovery, and most of us don't realize we create hundreds of intriguing images in our dreams every night. In this workshop, you'll use those images to start resolving emotional conflicts your their life. As a result, you'll leave feeling clearer, more self-confident and more empowered. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $20 fee. $10 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Feldenkrais Movement For Life (3/17) |
| Many of us don't run, dance, or even stand up from a chair with as much ease and grace as we would like. But these movements of everyday life don't need to be difficult. The Feldenkrais Method shows us how to move in ways that are natural. This class series will teach us how to recognize our physical sensations and become more comfortable, relaxed and graceful. We will develop the skills to better care for ourselves and keep ourselves out of pain, enabling us to move toward the realization of our goals. Presented by Elaine Dove, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. For more information, visit www.HumanPotentialCenter.org or call Elaine at 470-4268. $80 for eight-week series. $12 single class. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP to 470-4268. (Return to calendar) |
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| How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (3/18) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $95 for the four-week series. $60 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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A New Angle on the Chakras (3/19) |
| Many Eastern spiritual traditions describe seven "chakras" in the human body that receive and transmit spiritual energy. In this workshop Oceanna links the Eastern concept of the chakras with American psychic Edgar Cayce's idea of seven spiritual centers, and give participants a chance to experience the energy of each chakra. She also explains how Edgar Cayce links the chakras to the words of the Lord's Prayer, and then explores that text as translated from the original Aramaic. $30 fee. $15 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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How to Design and Lead Extraordinary Workshops (3/20) |
| Being able to lead effective workshops is a valuable and highly-marketable skill for managers, teachers, counselors and others who work with groups of people. This seminar provides essential tips and techniques for creating workshops that keep participants interested, excited and involved. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $80 fee. $50 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (3/20) |
| ["Charms For The Easy Life" with Gena Rowland, not rated.] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Peace Sunday (3/21) |
| In an effort to improve the peaceful conditions in the world, we host a monthly quiet meditation, where all beliefs and religious traditions are honored. Following the meditation, participants are welcome to join in a potluck brunch and share camaraderie and croissants. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Feldenkrais Movement For Life (3/22) |
| Many of us don't run, dance, or even stand up from a chair with as much ease and grace as we would like. But these movements of everyday life don't need to be difficult. The Feldenkrais Method shows us how to move in ways that are natural. This class series will teach us how to recognize our physical sensations and become more comfortable, relaxed and graceful. We will develop the skills to better care for ourselves and keep ourselves out of pain, enabling us to move toward the realization of our goals. Presented by Elaine Dove, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. For more information, visit www.HumanPotentialCenter.org or call Elaine at 470-4268. $80 for eight-week series. $12 single class. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP to 470-4268. (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (3/23) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve our overall health and well-being. Based on the flowing and graceful movements of geese, it uses stretching and other techniques to open the acupuncture meridians and increase our vitality and energy. Qi Gong participants enjoy a greater range of motion, improved balance, reduced mental stress and a feeling of rejuvenation. Led by Louis Knox. $5 fee. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (3/23) |
| Tai Chi is a choreographed set of martial art postures that are designed to increase your power and agility by using your inner energy. Like Qi Gong, Tai Chi helps improve your range of motion and lung capacity, and it places a special emphasis on balance. Practitioners often enjoy reduced stress and a feeling of well-being. If you are interested, some time will also be spent learning simple self-defense techniques. Led by Louis Knox. $36 for 6 weeks. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Creativity With Clay (3/23) |
| We all have a creative urge built into our souls. In this workshop, you'll learn first-hand the basics of hand-building with clay, and be the proud owner of your own clay creation by the end of the class! $15 includes materials. $10 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Feldenkrais Movement For Life (3/24) |
| Many of us don't run, dance, or even stand up from a chair with as much ease and grace as we would like. But these movements of everyday life don't need to be difficult. The Feldenkrais Method shows us how to move in ways that are natural. This class series will teach us how to recognize our physical sensations and become more comfortable, relaxed and graceful. We will develop the skills to better care for ourselves and keep ourselves out of pain, enabling us to move toward the realization of our goals. Presented by Elaine Dove, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. For more information, visit www.HumanPotentialCenter.org or call Elaine at 470-4268. $80 for eight-week series. $12 single class. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP to 470-4268. (Return to calendar) |
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| How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (3/25) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $95 for the four-week series. $60 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Feldenkrais Movement For Life (3/29) |
| Many of us don't run, dance, or even stand up from a chair with as much ease and grace as we would like. But these movements of everyday life don't need to be difficult. The Feldenkrais Method shows us how to move in ways that are natural. This class series will teach us how to recognize our physical sensations and become more comfortable, relaxed and graceful. We will develop the skills to better care for ourselves and keep ourselves out of pain, enabling us to move toward the realization of our goals. Presented by Elaine Dove, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. For more information, visit www.HumanPotentialCenter.org or call Elaine at 470-4268. $80 for eight-week series. $12 single class. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP to 470-4268. (Return to calendar) |
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Wild Goose Qi Gong (3/30) |
| Qi Gong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a choreographed set of Chinese exercises designed to improve our overall health and well-being. Based on the flowing and graceful movements of geese, it uses stretching and other techniques to open the acupuncture meridians and increase our vitality and energy. Qi Gong participants enjoy a greater range of motion, improved balance, reduced mental stress and a feeling of rejuvenation. Led by Louis Knox. $5 fee. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Tai Chi Chuan (3/30) |
| Tai Chi is a choreographed set of martial art postures that are designed to increase your power and agility by using your inner energy. Like Qi Gong, Tai Chi helps improve your range of motion and lung capacity, and it places a special emphasis on balance. Practitioners often enjoy reduced stress and a feeling of well-being. If you are interested, some time will also be spent learning simple self-defense techniques. Led by Louis Knox. $36 for 6 weeks. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Reiki Exchange (3/30) |
| Within each one of us there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. Participate in a group where novices and others can discuss, learn and practice energy healing together. Raachaele Williams, Christine McNew and Brad Tessieri lead this experiential practice and support group. This is not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Feldenkrais Movement For Life (3/31) |
| Many of us don't run, dance, or even stand up from a chair with as much ease and grace as we would like. But these movements of everyday life don't need to be difficult. The Feldenkrais Method shows us how to move in ways that are natural. This class series will teach us how to recognize our physical sensations and become more comfortable, relaxed and graceful. We will develop the skills to better care for ourselves and keep ourselves out of pain, enabling us to move toward the realization of our goals. Presented by Elaine Dove, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. For more information, visit www.HumanPotentialCenter.org or call Elaine at 470-4268. $80 for eight-week series. $12 single class. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP to 470-4268. (Return to calendar) |
