November 2005

Events at Solstice - November 2005

The November summary provided below is brought to you by the Solstice Institute/302 Pearl St. Studios, at 302 Pearl St. in Boulder, Colorado. Please look over the events that we have listed and see if any interests you - if so, feel free to contact the workshop leaders listed for each entry. Feel free to unsubscribe at the end of this email if you wish.

New On-line forum available: In partnership with Haikutimes.com and the Mapleton Home Association, 302 Pearl St. Studios introduces an on-line forum. Bookmark the page, leave a comment, and check back to see if your insights have stirred anybody else similarly.

The Dance Home team is having a Halloween party at Solstice THIS FRIDAY, October 28, starting at 8:30 pm. Wear costumes! Bring food! Call Mark Klosterman at 303-499-9357 for more information.

DANCE HOME SCHEDULE

Date DJ Host

October 28 (F) Luke
November 1 (T) Parmita Mark
November 4 (F) Avinash
November 8 (T) Margo Erica
November 11 (F) Kendra
November 15 (T) Mark Erica
November 18 (F) Isabelle
November 22 (T) Steven Mark
November 25 (F) Luke
November 29 (T) Parmita Makaan
December 2 (F)



A mountain-top view of 302 Pearl

Of general interest - Sara Avery has a show of her photographs in the Big Room. Next time you are visiting 302 Pearl, please check out her beautiful nature photographs - all of which are for sale.



Sara Avery and her photos at Solstice

Another event we'd like to mention ahead of time, something that will be happening on December 14 (please mark your calendars, tell your friends, spread the word):

SINGING IN BAGHDAD AND BEYOND
The Solstice Institute presents Cameron Powers and Kristina Sophia and their show "Singing in Baghdad and Beyond", a benefit musical event with the aim of building a bridge between America and the Arab world. Cameron and Kristina's two-hour presentation highlights their travels playing music in Arabic countries. "Singing together in each othersâo[dot accent] languages builds the connections for which we are all starving", Cameron remarks. The presentation includes live music (Powers sings and plays the "Oud," the lute of the Arab world, and Kristina sings). Slides will accompany music and stories about the Arab world. This special event is a fundraiser to assist with medical costs that Cameron has incurred.

Date and time: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 7:00-9:00 pm at The Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St., Boulder.

Tickets will be $10 at the door. Cash or check only.
Contact phone: Jonathan Machen, 303-818-9532 or solstice@ic.org
Cameron's website: http://www.musicalmissions.com

BACK TO NOVEMBER -

HAWAIIAN TEMPLE BODYWORK WORKSHOP- experience this sacred art with Gina Michelle. WHEN: The Skylight Room, November 12-13 (L1) and 19-20 (L2), Saturday 12:30pm-6:30pm, Sunday 8:30am - 5:30pm. COST: $225 per level or $400 when registering for both levels. WHAT: Historically, Hawaiian temple bodywork is a type of facilitated healing work that used to be performed in the ancient temples of Hawaii by the Kahuna, or Shaman. The practice today has shifted so many can receive and learn about this transformational bodywork, but the intention is still the same. Among the things covered:
*learn about the shamanic movement and apply it to your benefit to focus or meditate.
*learn a modality of massage that is flowing, nurturing and will save your hands.
*Learn the importance and awareness of self care.
Gina is a certified massage therapist, has a private practice emphasizing Hawaiian Temple bodywork and integrative massage, and is an instructor at the Denver school of Massage Therapy in Westminster. To register, contact Gina at 720-320-7789 or email her at ginamichelle.1@juno.com

Celebrating Couples - for All Orientations and Relationship Paths

November 12, 7 - 9:30pm

$30 per couple, pre-registration necessary ~ EdEFell@aol.com or 720.352.5333

The Solstice Institute, Boulder

Join Ed Fell, M.S. and Pam Babbitt, S.I. for an evening of celebrating and re-kindling your relationship. This is a safe, comfortable playshop for couples of all relationship paths and sexual orientations. We'll put a smile on your face as we open your heart. Move to deeper levels of intimacy and connection with each other through exercises, fun, movement, and tantra. As you are guided throughout the evening you will experience each otherâo[dot accent]s deepest self while breaking through barriers to bliss and emotional intimacy. You will do all of the activities and exercises with your partner and there will be no nudity or sexual touch. And you may be amazed at the level of intimacy that you will take home with you!


AN EVENING OF BLISS FOR SINGLES Saturday, November 19, 7-9:30 pm in the Big Room. An Evening of Bliss for Singles. Join Ed Fell, M.S. and Pam Babbitt, S.I. as we experience sacred laughter, outrageous fun and creative connection through movement, tantra and music in a heart opening celebration of singlehood. Please join our group if you are open to new friendships, play and heart-opening experiences. Pre-registration required ~ HeartJourneys@comcast.net or 720.206.4777. Gender balanced, early registration suggested. Solstice Instutute, 302 Pearl St., Boulder. Pam Babbitt, S.I. The Relationship Center of Colorado Heart Journeys Workshops www.PamBabbitt.com 720.206.4777



CORNERSTONES FOR MEN - FOUNDATIONAL TOOLS FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL FREEDOM
Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9:00-6:30 at the Solstice Institute, Big room. - Cornerstones "New Foundation: One-Day Course Discover âo[ogonek]Cornerstonesâo[caron] for Men and you will discover a path to your own unique "Calling" in life! Every man has developed a set of "foundational" values that he draws upon to live life the best he can. How these values develop; the type of environment they develop in, and whether they have developed consciously, or unconsciously, often produces internal conflicts that undermine a man's ability to lead and create a life that feels both joyful and deeply purposeful. Cornerstones for Men has developed two powerful life-changing courses that illuminate and experientially explore four key "Energies" or "Modes of Being", that are common to every man's most vital values and actions: Purpose - Presence - Power - Passion. These energies emerge in varying degrees within each of us. Through the Cornerstones courses, each man will have a personal opportunity to view the difference between how he wants to live his life and how he is actually living his life. Most importantly, a man will discover how he can finally break free from any emotional and spiritual "survival-based" living and shift away from fear, shame, and hopelessness to a life full of inspiration, love, and service! Each Cornerstones Course is lead by a professional facilitator with years of experience in personal growth work âo[base "] centered primarily on men. Most groups have fifteen to twenty men from all walks of life who form a respectful circle of brothers helping each other through the discovery process.

Boulder Course Date: Nov 12
Cost: $150.00
Information:
Phone: 720-249-2760
Email: INFO@THECORNERSTONESPATH.COM
http://www.thecornerstonespath.com

FIRE MOUNTAIN PRESENTS: THE WAY OF THE SWORD
Once upon a time, the way of the sword was the pinnacle of warfare and an essential subject of academic study in most civilized countries. Now obsolete in modern warfare, the fading art of swordplay is a wonderful way to increase fitness, grace, concentration and self-confidence. Daelinar has studied martial arts for twenty years and incorporates European fencing with japanese Kendo and Shaolin Kung-fu in this class. Great for all ages. Class is held Mondays from 4:30-6:00 pm at the Solstice Institute. Cost is $44/month (or $11/class). Equipment is provided. Daelinar can be contacted by phone (303-440-1460) or email: daelinar@gmail.com

JAN VANDERLINDEN'S QI GONG AND SHING-E Beginning October 17 in the Big room at Solstice and continuing throughout the fall on Monday evenings, Jan Vanderlinden will teach her famous relaxing and invigorating Qi Gong class during the first hour as well as a relaxed Shing-E ( a form of Martial Arts) class the second hour, during which the relationship between heart/mind/form will be explored. For information call: Blue Heron Health 303-442-4973

CONSULTATIONS IN AYURVEDIC COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE - Varadaan's consultations, held in the upstairs west office at 302 Pearl (see thumbnail pic below), include education and assessment of doshic balance, diet, lifestyle and more. The Vedic tapestry includes herbology, astrology, yoga, pranayama, meditation, and use of gemstones. Educational consultations are offered on a minimum donation basis. For more information call 303-VAR-JUCE (303.827.5823) or go to www.boulderayurveda.com


HAKOMI INSTITUTE TRAININGS Hakomi continues their comprehensive trainings at the Solstice Institute November 3-6. Hakomi is a body-centered, somatic psychotherapy. If you are interested in what the Hakomi Institute has to offer, please contact them at HakomiTR@aol.com or visit their website at www.hakomi.org

THE BOULDER NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION (NVC) practice group will be holding a discussion forum on November 14 and 28 in the Skylight Room from 7:15-9:15. For more information, contact Markus Stobbs at (303) 927-1800.

MIWA LINEHAN'S TRANCE MEDIUM/CHANNELED HEALING CLINIC!
You can get a healing and communication on any aspect of your life: relationships, family, career, health concerns, illness/injuries, past lives, angels/guides, life purpose, and questions that will guide you along your spiritual path.
These healings are incredibly powerful and instantaneous. You will feel the strength of the energy as soon as you enter the room!
Location: The Solstice Institute, Skylight room
When: The 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month (November 9 and 30), except 12/7 âo[base "] see solstice calendar. Time: 7:15 âo[base "] 8:30 pm Cost: $20
Come experience this amazing healing space!!

JANET JACOB'S GEMS YOGA In the big room at the Solstice Institute Mondays from 1:00 - 2:30. You can contact Janet at jljac@comcast.net.

MUSIC TOGETHER WITH JANE SMOLENS Jane Smolens' music together classes - November 12, 19 and Dec.3 Her classes will resume in January after a short break. Please call Jane at 303-413-1120 or see her website at www.mountainsongmusic.com for more info.