14/Saturday

YOUR POWER TO HEAL: WORKSHOPS AND TOOLS FOR WELLNESS, SELF-HEALING AND PREVENTION

Seven leaders in alternative healthcare will provide practical tools to empower people and practitioners to maintain health, heal and prevent illness. Interactive workshops will address physical, mental, emotional and spiritual realms, and provide expert guidance for self-advocacy within the medical system. You will learn powerful ways to take charge of your own healing. Practitioners and caregivers will acquire tools to help others in their healing process. Time: 9am - 4:30pm. Place: St. John’s University, 101 Murray Street, NYC. Cost: $50.00 by June 12th, $65 at door (or $50 each for two). Register: www.YourPowerToHeal.net or 732.204.2656.

15/Sunday

MANIFESTING THE SOUL OF THE NATION - RELEASING THE ENERGY OF LOVE SEMINAR

East West Living, 78 Fifth Avenue @14th St., NYC. 2 - 5 PM. Talks, group discussion, meditation, and music on the spiritual destiny of our nation and the planet and how we can contribute during this year of decision. Special guest filmmaker Emmanuel Itier, The Invocation (not yet confirmed). Please join us. Free. Seven Ray Institute: 201.798.7777, www.sevenray.net.

20/Friday

“SOLSTICE FESTIVAL” & PREMIER OF YOGASONG / SOL~AUM

“Songs of Light” (Chakra music & healing chants) created by the “angelicly” gifted Kristin Hoffmann, a student of famed healer Fabien Maman & fresh off a tour with Bob Dylan’s son Jakob. The evening which begins at 7:30 with Asanas (Yin Yoga-bring your mat if you wish),healing chants & meditation, will be followed by the 9:00pm CONCERT led by Kristin & will include musical guests Premik Tubbs, Charly Wenzel (dance) and a few surprise guests “channeling” from a very sacred realm of consciousness. Admission is $20 & includes any part of evening & concert only if you wish. To be held in the beautiful Sanctuary of Judson Memorial Church located at 55 Washington Square South. For additional information — www.AvatarPresents.com , 914.260.6200.

20/Friday-22/Sunday

INNER PEACE — INNER POWER THROUGH RAJA YOGA MEDITATION

Learn a practical and simple form of meditation and spiritual understanding to stabilize the mind and reduce stress. For more on this and other retreats: www.peace-village.org or 518.589.5000.

21/Saturday

KIRTAN WITH KRISHNA DAS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BAIRD HERSEY & PRAN

7pm (doors 6:30pm). Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, West End Avenue @ 86 Street, New York City. Tickets $30 available on krishnadas.com.

22/Sunday-26/Thursday

YOGA AS MUSE FOR AUTHENTIC WRITING RETREAT - HUDSON VALLEY

4th Annual Yoga As Muse for Writing Retreat in the Hudson Valley with Jeff Davis. Yoga As Muse, yoga & meditation, vegetarian meals, tasteful lodging, & 95 beautiful acres overlooking the Catskills. 100 mins. from NYC. CENTER TO PAGE, LLC. www.centertopage.com 845.679.9441.

26/Thursday

OPEN HOUSE

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

8/Tuesday-10/Thursday

FREE EVENT

Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma) will be holding free programs in NYC. For all information: www.ammany.org or 212.714.5445.

17/Thursday

MEDITATION — OUR JOURNEY TO PEACE AND JOY

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. Facilitated by Frank Pawlowski, EdD. FREE EVENT, TRS Professional Suites, 44 E. 32nd St, New York, NY, 10001 at 7:00pm. For information: 877.248.1175. Sponsored by Science of Spirituality, www.sos.org.

23/Wednesday

MEDITATION — AN ANTIDOTE TO STRESS, ANGER AND CONFLICT

Stress, anger and conflict are part of today’s life, but you don’t have to live with them 24/7. This talk will reveal the power meditation has in overcoming negative aspects of life. You will have a chance to experience meditation as a key to a rich inner life. Facilitated by Jim Rose, M.Ed. Free event, 966 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 from 7:00pm — 8:30pm. For information: 877.248.1175. Sponsored by the Science of Spirituality, www.sos.org.

26/Saturday

THE TIME OF CHANGE HAS COME — ARE YOU READY?

Benjamin Crème’s annual talk in NYC. New & thought provoking info on the “Emergence of the World Teacher and the Masters of Wisdom”, FIT, Haft Auditorium, 7th Ave @ 27th St. 7pm. No Charge. 212.459.4022.

27/Sunday

INTRO TO TRANSMISSION MEDITATION WITH BENJAMIN CREME

Learn this potent form of world service & means of personal growth from the man who introduced it. Hotel Pennsylvania, 7th Ave @ 33rd St., Skytop Ballroom 7pm. Free. 212.665.9959.

30/Wednesday

OPEN HOUSE

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Free lectures, demonstrations. 6-8pm. 915 Broadway 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10010. 212.982.3456.

4/Monday

“EVENING WITH MICHAEL” CHANNELING

Powerful! TRS, 44 East 32nd, 11th floor (Park/Madison), 7pm, $30 or donation, Shepherd Hoodwin, sgh@summerjoy.com, 949.429.8792.

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. June 9, 16 & 23, July 14, 21, & 28; 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.

WHAT IF YOU COULD TRANSFORM STRESS INTO CLARITY AND RELIEF? AHHHHH...

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) works like emotional acupuncture, using tapping instead of needles to help you gain control and find release. 7-8:30pm @ CRS. 123 4th Ave. (between 12th &13th) crsny.org. Suggested donation $20. Contact Kathy Whitham,RN, EFT Level 3, 347.922.2440, kwhithamrn@gmail.com. Why struggle if you don’t have to?

CHANGE YOUR DRINKING TODAY

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

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.

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.

SPIRITUAL CHRUCH 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.

MEDITATION MEETING AND VEDIC WORKSHOP

This is an open invitation for all spiritual seekers to a gathering of prayer, chanting of devotional songs and meditation, in an atmosphere of serenity and devotion. The program consists of Vedic worship (Deity Puja), Om mantra meditation, pranayama practice and silent meditation. Free Admission. Mondays and Thursdays at 8:15pm. Ramakrishnananda Yoga Vedanta Mission 96 Avenue B (between 6th and 7th streets) NY, NY 10009. Tel- 646.436.7010. www.ramakrishnananda.com, info@ramakrishnananda.com.

FENG SHUI OPEN HOUSE & FREE LECTURE

Discover the amazing benefits of Feng Shui knowledge and the secrets of becoming a Professional Practitioner. Create a new life path with traditional knowledge updated for modern & green living. Meet our Faculty. Learn about our Feng Shui Masters Program. New Program Starting September ‘08. Friday June 27 6:30-9:30 and Sunday, September 14 10am-Noon. For info or to reserve your space, call Long Island Feng Shui Institute 516.621.9898, www.fengshuischools.com.

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. www.mindbodysoulyoga.com.

STUDY OF THE VEDIC SCRIPTURES AND WORSHIP

This is an open invitation for all spiritual seekers to a gathering of Vedic worship, and to study the spiritual Vedic scriptures and the writings of Swami Ramakrishnananda. Free Admission. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 8:15pm. Ramakrishnananda Yoga Vedanta Mission 96 Avenue B (between 6th and 7th streets) NY, NY 10009. Tel- 646.436.7010. www.ramakrishnananda.com, info@ramakrishnananda.com.

CHAKRAS & CRYSTALS HEALING

Workshop by Dr. Ravi Ratan, author of “Journey Through Chakras” & “Handbook of Aromatherapy”. 5.30 to 9:00pm. Contact Dr. Ratan 212.691.7690/646.546.6982.