Santa Cruz County
Community
Calendar
Announcements
(For Center for World Networking sponsored events,
please go to the Monday Nights page)
November
2008 Events
Ongoing
Events
Sundays
Ananda Worship
Service
Lift up your hearts
and celebrate the Divine within each of us and our realization of that inner
presence. A devotional expression of Yoga with readings from the Bible &
Bhagavad Gita, spiritual song, prayer & inspiring sermon. Meditation 8:30 -
9:45 a.m. followed by Worship 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. All welcome. Call Ananda Sangha
of the Redwoods a.k.a. Yoga & Meditation Center for more info, 338-YOGA.
AwakeAbility:
Contacting the Inner Worlds
Two
daytime classes on the spiritual path of Earth and universal connection with
Andrea Boone: Nov. 9, The Inner Dimensions of Nature and Nov. 23, The Overworld
(Angelic) Powers. These classes explore the streams of energy and consciousness
that are behind our physical senses but available to our feeling nature. The
inhabitants of the inner worlds are reaching out to humanity now; come and help
restore energetic balance to our beloved planet. Both classes are from 10 AM - 4
PM; and cost $60 if signed up in advance at Serpent’s Kiss, 2015 Pacific Ave.,
across from the Clock Tower, or $70 at the door. Classes will be held at the new
Crossroads Community Center, next door to Serpent’s Kiss. For more information,
call 425-4629 or email andrea@AwakeAbility.com.
Dance Church
Freeform weekly DJ
dance celebration. All Ages. Bring sacred items for the altar. 9am–11:30am.
418 Front St. S.C. For info call 466-9770.
Dances of
Universal Peace/Sufi Dancing
Simple circle
dances using sacred phrases from spiritual traditions around the
world. Beginners welcome, every Sunday 7-9pm at The Live Oak Grange 1900 17th
Ave S.C. For more info call Nancy 336-8461 or Leela 465-1123. or
see www.sufievents.com , www.scsufi.ning.com
Enlightened Living
Program
Sponsored by
Science of Spirituality, Santa Cruz. 1st or 2nd, (call
regarding 1st or 2nd) 3rd, 4th, & 5th Sundays. Morning
meditations 10:00–11:00 a.m., followed by public talk on Self-knowledge &
God-realization through the teachings of living master H.H. Sant Rajinder Singh
Ji. Readings from saints & various scriptures and videotapes. 11:00 – noon.
Free events, all are welcome. 831-423-5452 www.sos-ca.org
Psychic Exploration Group
Mediumship, auras,
healing, EVP, psychic exploration group. Ongoing, 1st Sunday of the month. 7–
9pm. Free. Contact Ella Seneres 831-338-2704 or sharontenney@peoplepc.com
Sanctuary of the
Grail (Home Temple)
Gnostic Mass first
Sunday of the month. 11 a.m. Call for location and to reserve seating
831-726-3192.
Sri Sathya Sai
Baba
Devotees meet every
Sunday night at the Center for Conscious Living 1818 Felt Street Santa Cruz.
Meetings begin at 5PM and finish at 7:45 PM. All are welcome. For info please
contact
Alfred at
831-335-8000 Free admission.
Sri Chaitanya
Saraswati Seva Ashram
2900 N. Rodeo Gulch
Rd., Soquel, CA 95073, 831-462-4712. Every Sunday, 5:00 p.m. open to the public:
a program of devotional music, philosophical discussions, and a vegetarian
feast. Based on the Ancient Culture of the Vedas of India.
Free admission.
Teaching of
Intuitional Metaphysics
Sundays, 8:15 p.m.
Deep 45-minute meditation devoted to channeling the Christ vibrations of
Babaji/Jesus/AAA and your own Divine Self to lift you and the world. Get your
zap of Divine Love for the week! Call Kitty & Michael Mrache, 662-3393.
Temple Guaracy of
Santa Cruz (TGSC)
Sunday Gira is held
at 6:15 p.m. at 172 Litchfield Ln., Watsonville. 2nd Sunday of each month is
held at 7 p.m. in Santa Cruz, at Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright Ave.
Information sessions are held before the ceremony at 6.15 p.m. at the PCC and
at 5.15 p.m. on specific dates at the Temple in Watsonville. All events free of
charge & subject to change. Contact tgsc@baymoon.com or 831-763-2340.
The Society of
Abidance in Truth
Satsang every
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Silent Meditation, discourse by Nome on Self-Knowledge and
Self-inquiry, and opportunities to ask questions for better comprehension of the
teachings. SAT, 1834 Ocean St., S.C., CA 95060. 831-425-7287. www.satramana.org
Mondays
The Center for
World Networking
See back page of
The Network for listing of Monday night events. Please join us at our new
location at the Quaker Meeting House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz. 7:15 p.m.
arrival & networking, 7:30 p.m. main event.Call 831- 477-1739
for more
information.
Evenings in the
Unknown
Come for
complementary music and community and stay for themes from Business to Poetry.
7:00 p.m. Center For Conscious Living, 1818 Felt Street, Santa Cruz
www.University-Of-The-UnKnown.com
Open Support Group
for Women
Miracles,
intentions, & prayers to empower each woman with the awareness of her unlimited
Self. This group has been available to the community for thirteen years. 7:30
p.m. to 10:00 p.m., last Monday of the month. Call for information and to
confirm dates. 831-335-3145. No cost for this gathering.
The Sufi Heart
7-9 p.m.
Meditation, dream-work, discussion with mystic
Lindsay Rosalba
M.A. Call for more information, 429-9757. rosalbl@hotmail.com.
Sound Pod –
Created By Peggy Black
Sacred Sound Salutarist. Amrita Cottrell is co-hostess with her crystal bowls.
We explore pure tones and chants . You will generate sounds that relieve stress
and clear blockages, creating a sense of well being and joyful expansion. Join
us the first Monday of the month, call to confirm. 831-335-3145.
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $7.00 energy exchange.
Transforming the
Mundane into the Mystical
The true aim of spiritual knowledge is its practical application! Continuing the
journey through the Qabalistic Tarot's Major Arcana, Justice to The World
Starts: Mon. Sept 22-Dec l. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Join Amber Jayanti,
practical-mystic internationally recognized teacher, author & founder of the
Santa Cruz School for Tarot & Qabalah Study, in 1975. Offering 5+ years of
beginning to advanced coursework. Sliding fee scale. 423-9742 or
www.practical-mystic.com
Tuesdays
AwakeAbility:
Contacting the Inner Worlds
Two
evening classes on the spiritual path of Earth connection with Andrea Boone:
Nov. 4, Faery Contact for transformation, empowerment and planetary healing;
and Nov. 18, Working with the Ancestors to help heal humanity through time. Both
classes are from 7-9 PM; and cost $20 if signed up in advance at Serpent’s Kiss,
2015 Pacific Ave., across from the Clock Tower, or $25 at the door. Classes will
be held at the new Crossroads Community Center, next door to Serpent’s Kiss. For
more information, call 425-4629 or email
andrea@AwakeAbility.com.
Casa Current
Meditation Group
Everyone who has been with John of God in Brazil is welcome at our Santa Cruz
current group. A beautiful way to stay connected. 7-9 pm on alternate
Tuesdays. Call Frieda at 427-1488 or email friedajk@hotmail.com for details.
Heart Path Class
7-9 p.m. $30 Learn
to listen to yourself and all your own wisdom with Heart Path. Let the Spirits
of Light help you find your own Divine Guidance. Center for the Soul, with
Robin Lopez Lysne, call 457-2483.
Leonard Jacobson
and the conscious Living Foundation
Leonard is a masterful teacher who guides you into the moment of now, and
reveals a direct path to Spiritual Enlightenment. Come for an experience in
awakened presence at the Subud Center, 3800 old San Jose Rd. Soquel, Tuesdays,
6:45 – 9:00 p.m. $15 donation.Call to confirm dates.
831-688-4105. www.leonardjacobson.com
Meditation and
Satsang
1st & 3rd Tuesday:
meditation 7-8pm. Every 2nd Tuesday: co-ed satsang 7-8:45pm. Every 4th Tuesday:
satsang for women 7-8:45pm.For more info call Marlies @ 471 9617 or
http://www.marliescocheret.com
Qi Gong Practice
Group;
all Simple Seven
Practices of Tian Gong – to detoxify, purify energy stabilize emotions; ongoing
group $5, one hour, 1st and 3rd Tuesday Monthly, ongoing
@The Garden 3070 Prather Lane, Soquel, Ca. (off Soquel Drive) Certfied
Instructor 475-7006.
Spiritual Unfoldment
Spiritual Classes with attunements, Hawaiian, Tibetan, Egyptian, Chinese and
many others! Free introduction to Spiritual Unfoldment Network energy systems.
Third Tuesday of the month 7:00p.m.- 8:00 p.m. 831-688-8920.
www.spiritualunfoldment.org
Wednesdays
Center for Simple Being
Join us for a discussion of selected passages from the teachings of Nisargadatta
Maharaj. Study circle will be followed by a Vipassana session consisting of
walking and sitting meditation. Wednesday Evenings, 7.00—8.30pm at Healing
Circles Center, 6144 Hwy 9, Felton CA 95018. Call 831-335-8000 or
www.simplebeing.org
Healing Meditation: Amrita & the
Singing
Crystal Bowls
Come and receive the beautiful healing tones from the singing crystal bowls and
Amrita's heavenly voice. 7:30 - 8:30 pm the First Wednesday of each month. The
Garden, 3070 Prather Lane, S.C.Amrita 831.588.7498 or amrita@healingmusic.org
Mata Amritanandamayi Satsang Group
Om Namah Shivaya. The Monterey Bay Satsang Group for Mata Amritanandamayi, also
known as Amma, meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. We begin with
Archana, then chant the 108 names of the Divine Mother, followed by Bhajans
(devotional singing) and close with Arati.
Contact Achintya at 831-331-5225 for more information.
Qigong Classes
Ongoing Wednesdays for beginning and intermediate students to cultivate personal
energy for a strong, healthy body, clear mind, & stable emotions. Wednesdays
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call for special Saturday class, ask for Breige. Land of
Medicine Buddha, Soquel, $5-10 donation, 462-8383.
Transforming the
Mundane into the Mystical
The true aim of spiritual knowledge is its practical application! Continuing the
journey through the Qabalistic Tarot's Major Arcana, Justice to The World
Starts: Mon. Sept 22-Dec l. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Join Amber Jayanti,
practical-mystic internationally recognized teacher, author & founder of the
Santa Cruz School for Tarot & Qabalah Study, in 1975. Offering 5+ years of
beginning to advanced coursework. Sliding fee scale. 423-9742 or
www.practical-mystic.com
Thursdays
Artisans of Light
- Tarot & Transformation
Discover the power
of Tarot to dramatically change and enhance every area of your life. These
classes combine the wisdom of Tarot with ancient Qabalitstic mystery teachings,
providing every tool needed to achieve your heart’s desire. Classes meet
Thursday evenings at Viking Hall, 240 Plymouth St. Call for class schedule or to
enroll—425-1185 (message) or 688-1792
A Course in
Miracles
Study Group
Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. ongoing, free @ Barn Studio in Santa Cruz. Contact Sharon
Miles 831-462-5855.
Connect With God
2nd
Thursday of every month, 7:00 p.m. Join committed group whose mission is to
connect with God and serve others through the power of prayer. Unity Temple of
Santa Cruz, 407 Broadway (1st block west of Ocean). 831-423-8553.
email:
unitytemplesc@aol.com. Website: www.unitysantacruz.org.
Dances of
Universal Peace/Sufi Dancing
Simple circle
dances using sacred phrases from spiritual traditions around the
world. Beginners welcome, every 1st Thurs 7 – 9 p.m. at The Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship Hall on Freedom Blvd in Aptos (1.3 miles east of Hwy 1,
on the right). For more info call Nancy 336-8461 or Leela 465-1123. or
see www.sufievents.com , www.scsufi.ning.com
Dialogues on the
Natural State
John Wheeler hosts
discussions of the NonDual Truth, in the tradition of Nisargadatta Maharaj, at
the Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright, Santa Cruz, from 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursdays.
Come share in the
simple spiritual truths as taught by Maharaj to "Sailor" Bob Adamson, who in
turned shared his understanding with John Wheeler.
Low Cost Dr. Zhu
Sytle Scalp Acupuncture Clinic
Deepa Health
will offer a low cost sliding scale healing clinic at the Pacific Center for
Integral Health at 2955 Park Ave, Soquel, CA 95073. Deepa Gleason is a R.N.,
LAC and a Certified Herbalist. Her healings have been described as profoundly
powerful, come experience for yourself. Call the 24 hour toll free receptionist
at 1-866-501-9429, ask for a Santa Cruz Appointment with Deepa. For more
information: www.deepahealth.com
Qi Gong for
Women’s Health and Healing:
All ages – Learn
Simple Practices to Receive, Replenish & Store positive Energy, accelerates
Healing, Stabilizes Emotions and Creates Deep Calm. Healing Transmission given
in class. For
information
475-7006.
Sathya Sai Baba
Center of Santa Cruz
Namaste! Our Santa
Cruz group holds Sai Baba studies, followed by devotional singing. All are
welcome, free. Location varies. Call 335-1442 for information and location.
Shakti Satsang &
Healing Meditation
With Alx Utterman &
Jonathon Rosen. Thursday evenings. 7.00 p.m.—9.00 p.m. Donation: $10—no one ever
turned away for lack of funds. Location: Vista Del Lago
Cluhouse, Vista Del
Lago Home Park, 444 Whispering Pines Drive, Scotts Valley CA Questions?
831-425-3234
The Urantia Book
Ongoing study group
of this epochal revelation. Discusses cosmology, philosophy, science, &
religion, & the teachings of Christ, creator of our universe, 7:30 p.m. Free.
Boulder Creek. Eric, 338-6155.
Way of Sudden
Awakening
Dharma talks and
dialogues in the spirit of Original Zen with Russ and Helga Smith. The Way of
Sudden Awakening is an ancient Buddhist teaching perfectly suitable for modern
times. It will show you that you have the source of wisdom and compassion within
you. Come discover the freedom that is available here and now. Most Thursday
evenings, starting at 8:00 p.m., doors open at 7:45 p.m. 2222 Ocean St.
Extension. S.C. $15 donation is requested. For information and up-dates please
call 831-464-6950. www.wayofsuddenawakening.org .
Fridays
Society of
Abidence in Truth
Spirtual events
every Friday, 8:00 p.m., Readings, with commentary and dialogues, by Nome from
teachings of Adi Sankara, Ribhu, Ramana Maharshi. SAT, 1834 Ocean St., Santa
Cruz,
CA 95060.
831-425-7287. www.SATRamana.org
Saturdays
Avatamsaka Sutra
Lecture on the Avatamsaka (Flower Garland) Sutra, explanation of the Boddhisatva
path for enlightenment. At the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 2304 McKinley Ave.,
Berkeley. Every Saturday evening, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Call (510) 848-3340.
Also live online, see
www.drba.org
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Support Group
Confidential and private. Open to all interested in finding Recovery, Hope, &
Freedom from problems associated with BDD. Dominican Hospital, 1555 Soquel Dr.
Santa Cruz, in the Education Bldg., Rm. “E” (upstairs) located behind the
hospital. Every Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Drop-ins welcome. Free of
charge. www.bddcentral.com . Contact Lon or Renee at
loninscruz@yahoo.com
Open Circle by
Community Seed (New Location)
2nd Sun. of each month at 2 p.m., The Quaker Meeting House 225 Rooney St. Santa
Cruz. The intention of this circle is to provide a regular meeting place for
Pagan/Earth Spirit worship in Santa Cruz. New comers are welcome! Let us come
together in sacred trust to create closer spiritual bonds of love and
understanding within our community and within our tribes. $5 to $10 donation to
cover the cost of the hall. For more info. visit www.communityseed.org or call
831-469-0336.
Workshops & Groups
Alice Bailey Full Moon Meditation
Group
An ongoing monthly
group meditation service. 831 464-4564
Christian Yoga
Sangha
A discussion and
meditation group exploring the parables as keys to the forgotten yoga teachings
Jesus gave to his closest disciples. Based on The Mystic Way of Radiant Love by
John Francis. Ongoing Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in Santa Cruz. P.O. Box
334, Los Altos, CA 94023-0334
Creative Spirit
Painting Playshop.
Free
your Creative Spirit! Supportive group painting sessions using non-toxic tempera
paints. All supplies provided. No training necessary. In art studio in Santa
Cruz. Call Vijita Sara
(831) 479-4446 for
more info 831-840-4580
Reiki Clinic
Reiki healing
sessions are offered by certified Reiki practitioners. Reiki is universal life
energy and a hands-on healing technique that addresses body, mind, and spirit.
Clinics take place monthly at The Well Being Center, 5905 Soquel Dr., Suite 150,
Soquel. Donations accepted. All are welcome. For more information please call
Debbie 831-8404580
Spiritual
Mentoring
Breathwork,
meditation, charting spiritual path, personally designed from Source to
you. Monthly consultations.
Sliding scale.
831.566.5305.
Way of Sudden
Awakening
Dharma talks and
dialogues in the spirit of Original Zen. See Thursday’s events for more
information.
Music,
Dance & Movement
Balance of Power Pilates
The West side’s
full service studio offering group classes & personal training. Pilates Morning
Mat & Stretch, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. – all levels. Pilates Dynamic Mat, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. –
int./adv. only. 207 McPhearson St. Suite A. 831-429-1245.
www.BOPpilates.com
Bellydance Basics
Gypsy Style!
Explore Gitano and Romani aspects of bellydance
through
combinations & choreography. Taught by Vashti.
Call Capitola
Recreation at 831-475-6115.
Community Music
School of Santa Cruz
A non-profit
educational organization dedicated to offering the encouragement and support
that will allow musical gifts to surface and grow in the full spectrum of
musical forms. We provide a listing of music classes & educational
concerts as well as private teacher referrals. For a free catalog and calendar
of events call 426-9155 or visit our website:
www.communitymusicschool.org
Dance Church
Freeform weekly DJ
dance celebration. All ages. Bring sacred items for the altar. Sunday 9:00
a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 418 Front St. S.C. For info call 466-9770.
Irish Music
Session & Traditional Song Circle
All singers and
instrumentalists welcome! Every 2nd Sunday from 6-10 p.m. at Britannia Arms,
8017 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Jessica Bryan, 335-7696, or Sheila, 464-2128.
Sponsored by the Celtic Society of Monterey Bay.
Kirtans
Monthly at Ananda
Sangha of the Redwoods. Join us for an evening of chanting. Awaken the
natural love in your heart and prepare the way for meditation. For details,
call Ananda Sangha of the Redwoods, 338-YOGA.
Mothersong
Singing & being
with children makes a culture worth celebrating. All are welcome. Every Wed. &
Thurs. 9:15 & 10:30 a.m.Unity Temple, Harmony Hall, 407 Broadway, S.C.
Children encouraged to join the music circle. $5. Call Joya, 426 -2935.
Traditional
Singers’ Circle
Folk, Celtic, Blues, Country, all singers & instrumentalists welcome! Every
first Sunday from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. New location: Art & Wine Gardens, 13090 Pine
St., Boulder Creek. Hosted by Jessica Bryan, founder of the Berkeley Free Folk
Festival, and Tom Clunie. Call 335-7696.
Centers
Ananda Sangha of
the Redwoods
We faithfully teach
Ananda style Hatha Yoga and meditation techniques of Paramahansa Yogananda,
including preparation for Kriya. ASR is a nonprofit organization.
www.anandaredwoods.org. Yoga & Meditation Center, 13150 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
95006, 831-338-YOGA.
Aromatic Center
for Complimentary Healing
Announcing the
opening of a unique healing center that offers Essential Oil Therapy sessions
complimented by massage, reflexology, Interpersonal Feng Shui, exotic skin care
treatments, esoteric & emotional healing and more. Special introductory rate.
For an appointment, please call 831-462-1807.
Artisans of Light
A Western Mystery
School which opens for you a Qabalistic Path of Enlightenment, using tools and
inspiaration of the Sacred Tarot and the Holy Qabalah. Please see Thursday
listing.
425-1185 for
message or 688-1792
Awareness Network
Your So. Bay
Connection to fascinating presentations & a universe of wonderful people
promoting holistic health, spirituality, personal & professional growth. Divine
Science Community Center, 1540 Hicks Ave., San Jose, (408) 882-5009. Thursdays
at 8:30 a.m. —10:30 a.m. Light breakfast incl. for $7.
Call (408) 882-5009
for free newsletter.
Body & Soul Salon
for the Healing Arts.
Ongoing classes in
Yoga and Tai Chi. Public classes or private sessions: Iyengar Yoga, pre-natal
Yoga, Yoga for Women over 55, Restorative Yoga for Women, Body-Mind Centering
Yoga. A beautiful, quiet studio in downtown Santa Cruz. 738 Chestnut St. at
Squid Row. Studio is available to rent for complimentary activities. Call
Susan Merritt, 831-459-8613.
The Center for the
Soul
224 Chilverton St.
S.C. 831-457-2483. Classes, workshops, private sessions with Robin Lopez Lysne,
MA. Clear karma, heal relationships, intuitive and mediumistic guidance.
www.centerforthesoul.com
The Center for
World Networking
P.O. Box 769,
Soquel, CA 95073, 831-477-1739. Our purpose is to bring groups and individuals
inspired by love to work for health and well-being into greater public awareness
as well as to network their efforts and resources together for mutual benefit
and world healing. See our Monday night listings (back cover) or call office
for more info.
The College of
Botanical Healing Arts
Offering holistic
healing workshops and a 364-hour Essential Oil Therapy Practitioner Program.
Call 831 462-1807
The
Conscious Lounge
Is a space
dedicated to supporting the growth of the human body, mind, and spirit. It is
available for hourly rent 7 days a week to those who share this
intention.Centrally located, The Conscious Lounge is a beautifully decorated
space ideal for yoga, pilates, and other movement classes, small workshops,
meditation groups, coaching and massage. Renters have use of approx. 600 sq.
feet of carpeted space, bathroom, sound system, massage table and a wide array
of seating, folding tables yoga balls and gymnast mats. Current Rates $15 per
hour $110 per day. Located at Capitola Rd. and Eldorado Ave. Call Matt
Chapman at 831 325 3460 to reserve.
Eckankar Center
230 Mt. Hermon Rd.,
Scotts Valley, Suite 210. 438-3311. Sun.
Worship Service,
free talks & discussions. Call Center for info.
Fenwick Academy of
Celestial & Mundane
Arts
Offering Consulting
Services in Chinese Astrology and Personal Life Charts, Feng Shui for
Residences, Workspaces and Architectural Design, Performance Coaching in the
Arts, Movement Awareness, & Motion Patterning. Call for class schedule &
registration, 471-0388.
Gateways Books &
Gifts
Santa Cruz, CA
95062, 429-9600. A non-profit community resource for spiritual, inspirational,
health and personal growth-related books, magazines, music and videos. Gateways
also offers a full line of yoga and meditation supplies, candles, incense,
jewelry and sacred art. See listing of free events at www.gatewaysbooks.com.
Green Oaks Farm
and Retreat
Offering group
workshop space. 20’ yurt, medicinal herb garden, 77 acres of land to enjoy. Day
& overnight use.
(650) 299-8706.
The Healing Music
Organization
& The Center for
Harmonic
Living
Sound Healing is a
co-creative process of release and realignment through tapping into & resonating
with our innate healing essence utilizing sound & breath. During a private or
group session, a virtual symphony is created for each individual, bathing them
in sound & healing energy. Visit our web site at www.healingmusic.org. Santa
Cruz, 831-588-7498.
The HeartStream
Sufi
Community
We are a group of
spiritual friends who have been inspired by the teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan.
We gather together to support each other in our personal spiritual journey and
the awakening of humanity. We offer Dances of Universal Peace every Sunday
7-9p.m. at The Live Oak Grange 1900 17th Ave. S.C. Also, 1st
Thurs at The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall on Freedom Blvd in Aptos
(1.3 miles east of Hwy 1, on the right). For more information contact Nancy
336-8461 or Leela
465-1123. Or see www.sufievents.com
The Home Temple
Center
Ordination into
Apostolic lineage of Mar Yeshua, the Master Jesus. Gnostic Mass on the first
Sunday of the month. 10:00 a.m. at the Garden Center Sanctuary, 3070 Prather
Lane, SC.
831-726-3192. Visit
our web site at www.hometemple.org.
Jade Mountain
Health Center
Offering holistic
and complementary health care featuring western and Chinese medicine,
acupuncture, herbs, chiropractic and a wide variety of skilled body work;
including acupressure, Breema, Feldenkrais, massage (Swedish, Deep Tissue),
Rolfing, Zero Balancing and Traeger. 8065 Aptos Street, Aptos.
831-685-1800.
Labyrinth in the
Garden of the Beloved
A sacred space in a
graceful wooded setting with a burning bowl for release work, prayer flags to
hang amongst the trees and white sage smudge for clearing before the walk. Come
walk your intentions, clear your mind and find your peace. The labyrinth is a
tool for spiritual exploration & honoring transformation. Available by
appointment for individual or group walks and ceremonies. Energy exchange of
$5—10 sliding scale. Call Peggy Black 831-335-3145.
Land of Medicine
Buddha
A Healing and
Retreat Center located on 55 acres of forest and meadowland bordering 10,000
acres of the enchanted redwood forest, 15 minutes south of Santa Cruz. Courses
and workshops in meditation and Buddhist philosophy, individual and group
meditation retreats and facility rentals, Buddhist book & gift shop. Full
program of classes for fall. Call 462-8383 for info or visit our website:
www.medicinebuddha.org. Center for Healing & Developing a Good Heart, 5800
Prescott Road, Soquel.
Lotusheart
Is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to bring forth a conscious, loving way of living. We
offer community events, family days, meditation retreats, classes on spiritual
parenting and couples workshops. Once a month we hold an Ammachi Satsang and a
Sacred Song Circle for women. Please call 831-426-6599.
Lotus Holistic
Health Institute
4145 Clares St.,
Capitola, 95010. For more info. call 479-1667.
Cynthia Copple,
Ayurvedic Consultant. Consultations, classes, Pancha Karma.
Mount Madonna
Center
445 Summit Road,
Watsonville, CA 95076, (408) 847-0406. Retreat and Conference facility in the
Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking Monterey Bay offers yoga and ayurveda
trainings. Facilities for individual and group retreats, and a broad offering of
personal growth seminars and workshops. www.mountmadonna.org
Community—Crucible
of
Transformation
Tom Yoemans, Kay
Brown-Fields, Diane Rossman, and Bill Shields
Mountain Ayurveda
1300 Bloom Grade
Rd.Boulder Creek. 831-234-2412. Offering wellness consultations, massage,
shirodhara and steam treatments. Kathy Eisenhart, Clinical
Ayurvedic
Specialist. www.MountainAyurveda.com
Non Violent
Communication Santa Cruz
Offering workshops
on Non Violent Communication (NVC) in and around the Santa Cruz area, as well as
meditations, counseling and trainings for individuals, businesses and
organizations. See our webpage at www.nvcsantacruz.org, or call 831-459-6919 for
more information.
Pacific Cultural
Center
A Community Center
for Personal Growth, Education and the Arts. Three classrooms and performance
hall available for rent. Daily yoga classes by the Ashtanga Yoga Institute.
Affiliated with Mount Madonna Center. Please call for more info. 1307
Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, 426-8893.
The Santa Cruz
Dance Gallery
418 Front St., S.C.
Artistic Director, Rita Rivera, 457-1448. A location for the professional dance
artists & movement educators of our community. Classes offered. The Dance
Gallery is available for rehearsal and performance rental.
The Santa Cruz
School for Tarot & Qabalah Study.
Founded
in 1975 by practical-mystic, Amber Jayanti, to make the experience of these
sacred teachings more accessible and to bridge the esoteric traditions of East
and West. Instruction aims at guiding and supporting each student's development
and to heighten her/his awareness of Reality--the inseparability of spirit and
matter. Emphasis is on the practical integration of spiritual principles into
everyday living. This curriculum also teaches students to use what they have
learned to help foster this developmental process in others. Offering 5+ years
of beginning to advanced coursework. Sliding scale. For more information:
423-9742 or www.practical-mystic.com .
Amber is also
available for Qabalistic Tarot Consutations.
School of the
Living Springs
Beth Beurkens,
M.A., P.O. Box 840, Mt Shasta CA 96067
The Society of
Abidance
in Truth
Satsang every
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Nondual Self-Knowledge, Advaita Vedanta and the teachings of
Sri Ramana Maharshi. Meditation, instruction, and dialogue. SAT, 1834 Ocean
Street, Santa Cruz. 831-425-7287. www.SATRamana.org
Soul and Spirit
Institute
Creative visual art
process. Studio group and individual sessions. “Tarot of Transformation”
readings. Channeled readings. Individual counseling. Process and spiritual
support groups. Call for schedule or appointment. #2 Monte Verde Hts. Santa Cruz
831-459-0904.
Survivors Healing
Center
Established in
response to a growing concern about the incidence of childhood sexual abuse
reported by women, men, & children. We provide education, information, &
referrals to survivors of child sexual abuse and concerned individuals through
public presentations, workshops, group therapy and support groups. P.O. Box
8491, Santa Cruz, 831-423-7601.
Teaching Of
Intuitional
Metaphysics
A
Babaji/Jesus-guided center assisting individuals in transforming their lives
through the Healing Grace & unconditional Love & Joy of their Divine or Higher
Self. The Center offers workshops & classes in meditation, channeling, prayer &
sound healing, individual Divine-Self Initiation Sessions. Sunday evening deep
meditations at 8 p.m. Led by Kitty &
Michael Mrache,
Aptos, 662-3393.
Vajrapani
Institute
A Tibetan Buddhist
Retreat Center under the Spiritual direction of the Venerable Lama Zopa
Rinpoche. Member of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana
Tradition. Courses & workshops in meditation & Buddhist philosophy, individual
and group meditation retreats & facility rentals. For more info: P.O. Box 2130,
Boulder Creek. 338-6654,
fax 338-3666.
Vajrayana
Foundation
Under the direction
of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche. Pema Osel Ling, 2013 Eureka Canyon Rd.,
Watsonville, CA 95076. Please call 831-761-6266 for more information or see us
on our web site, www.vajrayana.org.
Congregations
Ananda Sangha of
the Redwoods
The teachings of
Paramhansa Yogananda & Self Realization are joyfully shared. Join us for the
following public events or call or visit our website for a full schedule of
events. Weekly Meditation
Sundays 8:30 a.m.
to 9:45 a.m. And Sunday Service: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 13150 Highway 9 Boulder
Creek. 831-338-9642. yoga@anandaredwoods.org . Weekly Meditations at Ananda Yoga
Center of Scotts Valley, 75-B Mt. Hermon Road, Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm.
Inner Light Ministries
An omnifaith
outreach ministry dedicated to spiritual transformation that acknowledges
Spiritual Oneness, appreciates individualized expressions & honors all paths
that lead to Truth. Sundays at 5630 Soquel Drive, Soquel. Meditation service at
10:15 am. Service, led by founding minister, Rev. Deborah L. Johnson, at 10:45
a.m. 831-465-9090 or ilm@innerlightministries.com.
Unity Temple of
Santa Cruz
:
Unity Temple is
part of the worldwide Unity Movement that has over 1,000 Spiritual Centers and
Churches worldwide. Unity was established over 100 years ago and are the
publishers of the Daily Word magazine. Silent Unity provides prayer throughout
the world and is available on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis, call 800-NOW PRAY
(free to all). Services are every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. led by Rev. Kathy McCall.
We gather to celebrate spirituality and community. Unity embraces all. Located
at 407 Broadway, Santa Cruz. Unity also has rental space in Harmony Hall for
meetings, classes, etc. Call 831-423-8553. email: unitytemplesc@aol.com or
website: www.unitysantacruz.org
Yoga
Ananda Yoga for
Higher
Awareness
Ananda Yoga is
classic Hatha Yoga using affirmations & pranayama to create a powerful, deeply
enjoyable vehicle for spiritual growth. We offer 1 1/2 hour classes 6 days/wk.,
drop-in, $14.00 per session, discounts available. Call 338-YOGA for details.
13150 Highway 9, Boulder Creek.
Ashtanga Yoga
Institute
Ongoing yoga
classes. Of all levels. Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright Ave., S.C.
426-8893.
Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti Yoga class
with Saravana Prabhu of Sri Saraswati Ashram every Thursday night at 7:30p.m.
held at the Veterans Hall, downtown Santa Cruz. All welcome. Free.
Hatha Yoga in the
Iyengar
tradition
Ongoing public
classes and private instruction available. Introductory/Beginning through Adv.
Intermediate. 22 years teaching experience. Learn about your body and how it can
move. Susan Merritt at Body & Soul Salon for the Healing Arts, 738 Chestnut St.
@ Squid Row. 459-8613.
Iyengar Yoga
With Ann Barros.
30 years exp. Private studio, small, personal classes. Beg. & intermed.
classes. Tues. mornings and evenings 5:30- 7:00 & Sat. morn. Call for more
info. 475-8738.
Iyengar Yoga,
Hatha Yoga & Personal Fitness
All levels. Intro
series, Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. Maya Lev, director of the Yoga Center 423-6719.
Teachers; Laurie Broderick-Burr, 423-1114, Kofi Busia, 423-6719, Juliet Heizman,
429-5428, Bonnie Simoa, 477-5201 x1540, Mitra Tredway, 768-0448. 428-C Front
St., S.C. 423-6719, www.iyoga.com/ycsc.
Kali Ray Tri Yoga
Center
Kali Ray, founder
of Tri Yoga, is an internationally acclaimed yogini. Her renowned yoga method
is the most comprehensive and effective means of developing a healthy body and a
calm mind. Basic to advanced levels. Over 150 classes a month. $70/month for
unlimited classes. Call for schedule, 464-8100.
Relax with Yoga.
Gentle & Easy
Radha Vignola,
M.A., Certified advanced & prenatal instructor of Integral Yoga for 20 years.
Hatha, meditation, breathing, relaxing. All levels. Mon. 4:30 - 6 pm Wed 6 -
7:30 pm and Sat mornings Call 427-3211.
Women's Yin Yoga
Stretch
Mild Yoga /
Stretches / Breath and Meditation. Youth sustaining focus with TLC. The Garden
Sanctuary, 6 week series (repeats). Fall classes forming now. Fridays 10:30 a.m.
/ Tuesday 6:30 p.m. For more info call Nada 295-2427
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