23/Saturday

SRI KRISHNA JANMASTAMI - APPEARANCE DAY OF LORD SRI KRISHNA

Come celebrate with us one of the most exciting and auspicious holidays of the Hindu heritage, the "Janmastami", appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna. On this occasion, we offer an elaborated festive puja ceremony or Vedic worship to the Lord. Join us in our festivities with Vedic music concert, Bharatanatyam dance performance and distribution of prasadam (blessed food). 8:00pm to 1:00am, Free Admission. Ramakrishnananda Yoga Vedanta Mission 96 Avenue B (between 6th and 7th streets) NY, NY 10009. 646.436.7010, www.ramakrishnananda.com, info@ramakrishnananda.com.

GRACE LIGHT INTENSIVE w.DATTATREYA SIVA BABA

Receive Grace Light and become a "giver" of the Light. Heal your communities and awaken the heart. Through a 9-Gate Empowerment process, revered master Dattatreya Siva Baba gives direct experience of Grace Light, the compassionate light of the Divine, and shares how to embody it and give it to others. Registration www.thegracelight.com/gatherings.html $110 pre-registration $125 walk-in 10am – 5pm Hilton NY 1335 Avenue of the America

September

9/Sunday

RADHAMASTAMI - THE APPEARANCE DAY OF SRIMATI RADHARANI

Srimati Radharani is the eternal consort of Lord Sri Krishna within the Hindu tradition. Come and celebrate with us this auspicious event and take part in the festivities. We mark this day with a special puja ceremony –arati and abishek– devotional chanting (kirtan) and distribution of prasadam (blessed food). Morning Program: 10:30am to 1:00 pm. Free admission. Ramakrishnananda Yoga Vedanta Mission 96 Avenue B (between 6th and 7th streets) NY, NY 10009. 646.436.7010, www.ramakrishnananda.com, info@ramakrishnananda.com.

15/Monday-19/Friday

SOUL OF NEW YORK: LEARN TO HEAL FROM DEEPAK CHOPRA AND DAVID SIMON

Soul of New York is a transformative five-day workshop with mind-body pioneers, Deepak Chopra and David Simon. Each day in the beautiful Chopra Center & Spa@Dream in NYC, Deepak and David will guide you through techniques and daily practices that help you move beyond the challenges that may trap you in current patterns. Live and learn Primordial Sound Meditation and The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga daily. Soul of New York will help you clear your mind, detoxify your body, empower your nutrition, release stress and re-center yourself. Call us today and reserve your space. 888.736.6895 or learn@chopra.com ; www.chopra.com/soul/nyc.

17/Wednesday

OPEN HOUSE

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Free lectures, demonstrations. 2-4pm. 915 Broadway 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10010. 212.982.3456.

24/Wednesday

LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT FEAR

It"s easy to feel uncertain in this challenging world. When we connect with our true self within, we find a source of strength and perspective. Learn how to meet life"s demands with a new sense of grace, empowerment and wisdom. Free public talk, ending with meditation, sponsored by the Science of Spirituality, www.sos.org. Speaker: Jim Rose, M. Ed, 966 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238, 7:00pm. For information: 877.248.1175 or NYInfo@sos.org.

25/Thursday

MEDITATION JOURNEY TO PEACE

If life is a journey, then where are we going? Learn how a simple, yet profound meditation technique can provide the compass. Access the source of all joy, peace and understanding through this time-tested method of self-discovery. The Meta Center, 214 West 29th St., 16th Fl., NYC 10001 at 7:00 PM. For more information call 877.248.1175 or NYInfo@sos.org. Speaker: Frank Pawlowski, EdD, Free public talk, ending with meditation, sponsored by the Science of Spirituality, www.sos.org.

October

10/Friday - 12/Sunday

SATSANG WITH MOOJI: DISCOVER THE BUDDHA WITHIN.

NY Insight Meditation, 28 W. 27th St., 10th floor, NYC; Fri 7:30pm, Sat & Sun 10:30am; www.mooji.org, 917.533.0858.

23/Thursday

READY TO FLY

First stage of a unique 5-stage experiential journey of awakening to soul-consciousness, running on four successive Thursday evenings 7:00-10:00pm and all day Sunday October 26, 9:30am-5:30pm, at the New Seminary Center on Broadway at West 102nd Street. The theme is how to live a soul-fulfilled life deeply and successfully from the inside out. Participants are asked to commit to the complete program to obtain fullest benefit. The program is led by yoga and body-mind-spirit teacher Katherine Brewster and lifestyle relationship coach Larry Hurst. For full details of the "Ready to Fly" program, visit www.souls-alive.org or email info@souls-alive.org or call 212 222 9859 #2.

Ongoing

MONDAY

MONDAY NIGHT ALIVE WITH ARIEL & SHYA KANE

Come to a fun and lively interactive seminar with Ariel & Shya Kane that will reveal a revolutionary new approach to experiencing a state of awareness and "centeredness" that in the past was rarely, if ever, achieved. August 4, 11 & 18, September 8, 15 & 29; 7pm-9:30pm; Fee: $20. 630 Second Avenue at 35th Street. To register in advance, call 908.479.6034 or visit www.ask-inc.com.

TUESDAY

CHANGE YOUR DRINKING TODAY

Harm Reduction Support Group. 7 PM Tuesdays. 139 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn. 347.678.5671, hamsnetwork.org.

WEDNESDAY

DROP-IN YOGA: CENTER & REJUVENATE YOURSELF

The New York Open Center offers weekly Drop-In Yoga classes. Taught in a welcoming environment, the Hatha style classes are open to all levels. Mats are available. 12:30-1:30PM; $12 each, sign up for 4 classes pay $40, SPECIAL: Bring a friend pay $8 each! Visit www.opencenter.org or call 212.219.2527 x 2 for more information.

REIKI HEALING CIRCLE AND INTRO WITH REIKI ARTS CONTINUUM

Reiki Master Margaret Ann Case. All are welcome! 6:30-8pm. Please call for location. $10 requested donation. 212.570.1623. www.ReikiArtsContinuum.com.

EXPAND YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS

Continue to grow spiritually. Come learn how to direct your free will towards true inner development. Weekly lectures are geared towards attaining self-knowledge (true Gnosis) featuring Meditation, Kabbalah, and Tantra. FREE Event 10am-12pm. The NYC Gnostic School: 147 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211. NYC@GnosticSchool.org. www.GnosticSchool.org.

FRIDAYS

RADIO SHOW

7:00 to 8:00pm. Contact Talk Radio. Empowering Transitions with Rev Theresa Schilizzi, Call: 646.218.1285. www.contacttalkradio.com; www.empoweringtransitions.com.

SUNDAYS

INTUITIVE AND HEALING CLASSES

Intuitive development and healing classes are offered allowing you to develop and enhance your intuitive talents. For details: www.interfaithservices.info or 646.515.1505.

SPIRITUAL CHURCH SERVICE AND OPEN SEANCE

114 East 35th Street, New York NY. 5:45 to 9:00pm. Call: 212.675.2140, www.spiritualistchurchnyc.com.

INTRODUCTION TO ZEN PRACTICE

Chanting and sitting meditation, talk, and discussion. 6-8pm. Chogye Zen Center, 400 E. 14th St., 2E, NYC. 212.353.0461; cizny.org. The Chogye International Zen Center of New York is a branch of the Kwan Um Zen School founded by Zen Master Seung Sahn.

OPEN

HEAL AND BALANCE WITH KUNDALINI YOGA!

With Alyssa Kapelas at Prana Mandir Yoga Studio 66 W39th Street. Near Bryant Park - First Class $10! Wednesday, Noon; Thursday 6:30pm; Friday Noon. mindbodysoulyoga.com.