East West Books at 78 Fifth Avenue @ 14th Street in New York City was closed for about one year for renovations. They’ve finally opened their doors, and waiting for us are “30,000 books in over 40 sections.” On their website you’ll find a wonderful array of events listed on their calendar. www.eastwestnyc.com The following is an idea of what’s happening this week-
Wednesday, 2 May, 6-8pm legendary Brazilian Elder-Clara Shinobu Iura “. . . in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and one of the Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers featured on Grandmothers Counsel the World: Women Elders Offer Their Vision for Our Planet.” talk and book signing East West Cafe, $-0-
Thursday, 3 May, 6:30-8:30pm Sacred Medicine “We welcome you to join us for an interactive exploration of Harmonic Resonance, facilitated by Sonic Alchemist and Metaphysical Channel Maryanne Savino who will take us on a guided Sonic Journey . . . ” East West Yoga Studio, $25
Friday, 4 May, 6:30-9:30pm The Laws of Vibration Via Kundalini Yoga with Grace Kim – “Kundalini Yoga was once a secret ancient science but now it is open to all who want to manifest prosperity and have the experience of an infinite horizon on a regular basis.” Yoga Studio, $60 per drop-in, $300 for all 6 classes
Saturday, 5 May, 7-9pm Make Music Kirtan (Call and Response Chanting) “Enjoy an evening of true bliss and communion with the Divine within all of us. Swami Ramakrishananda Yoga Vedanta Mission will lead an uplifting and healing kirtan for all.” Yoga Studio, $15
Sunday, 6 May, 10-2pm, A professioanal workshop with Mark Seltzman on Your Life Is In Your Hands The Art and Science of Reading Hands Yoga Studio, $70 with pre-registration, $90 drop-in
In the future, they’re planning on having workshops on using pendulums, wands and singing bowls.
Are you smiling yet?