UUCSW Spiritual Life Programs (2009 - 2010)

 

Yoga for Adults
Wednesday, 7:15pm - 8:45pm

Stretch, Strengthen, Energize, Breathe, Relax…


Experience the many benefits of Kundalini Yoga! Increase flexibility, strength, and stamina. Relax and de-stress in a welcoming, non-competitive environment. Join us Wednesday evenings this fall. Appropriate for all levels. Beginners are welcome! Space is limited, so registration will guarantee your spot.

Five-week series– (Chapel) Wednesdays: November 11 and 18, December 2, 9, and 16

Fee: $50 for the series (Checks made out to Wendy Oeser-Rhein) Leave in church office.
$12/class drop-in fee

Bring a yoga mat and a small pillow or cushion. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothing.

Instructor: Wendy (Harnam Kaur) Oeser-Rhein

Wendy is a certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor (200-hour level), and she holds a certificate in Radiant Child Yoga, Levels I and II. For over ten years, Wendy has studied many styles of yoga, including Ashtanga, Hatha, Anusara, Yin Yoga, and Power Yoga, as well as Kundalini. While all styles of yoga have their benefits, Wendy chose Kundalini as her primary practice because Kundalini Yoga is a technology which benefits body, mind, and spirit, and it is accessible to people of all abilities. She enjoys sharing this wonderful technology with adults and children of all ages.



Mindfulness Meditation
Thursday, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Started September 17


Chapel – Goodwill donation toward heat
 

Fifteen minutes of chanting/singing meditation

Thirty minutes of silent meditation

Tea and reading from 14 Mindfulness Practices of Zen Buddhism

Dharma Discussion

 

 

Book Study Groups
Tuesday, 7:00pm—8:30pm

 

Parlor - Goodwill donation toward heat

(3 blocks, 5 sessions each)

FALL - The New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
October 13, 20, 27 November 10, 17


WINTER - The Third Jesus by Deepak Chopra
February 9, 16, 23 March 11, 18


SPRING - Don't Bite the Hook: Finding Freedom from Anger, Resentment, and Other Destructive Emotions by Pema Chodron

April 13, 20, 27      May 11, 18

 

 

Movie/Discussion Series
Saturday, 6:30pm

 

Bring some popcorn/goodies and/or a beverage to share. We’ve got some great movies that will certainly inspire some interesting conversation!

Chapel - Goodwill donation toward heat

October 17, 2009 – Gandhi

November 14, 2009 - Schindler’s List

December 19, 2009 - Brother Sun, Sister Moon

February 13, 2010 - Seven Years in Tibet

March 14, 2010 - Rain Man

April 11, 2010 - A Beautiful Mind
 

 

Reiki Sessions by appointment
Time to be determined
(A non-invasive energy balancing technique)

 

Chapel - Good will donation toward heat
 

Reiki practitioners from within the congregation will be volunteering their time.
Sign-ups in church office at least one week prior. If you are interested in receiving a treatment, please contact Rev. Frado.
 

 

Body/Mind/Spirit Walking/Talking
Saturday mornings, 8:00am – 9:00am

 

This is a supportive movement opportunity for people to walk/talk during good weather, and do some light inside aerobic activities in bad/cold weather and talk about self-care issues. This will include occasional affirmation-talks from life coaches.