Souldish and Reality Sandwich are very pleased to present Burning Briefs: Tales of the Burning Man this Friday at Jivamukti Yoga School. We have a fabulous line-up of dynamic storytellers that include Daniel Pinchbeck, Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky, Catherine Burns, Bill Kennedy and more. New Yorkers can also dance to Arabica Mix, go Beyond Time & Space, Shake Their Souls, and party like it’s 2012 at End’s Eve. For more in-depth listings, Subscribe to the Souldish Newsletter in the upper right hand box.

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Friday, August 10th

Reality Sandwich & Souldish present……

BURNING BRIEFS: TALES OF THE BURNING MAN

Five storytellers will lay bare what happens when they venture into the desert to live and revel in America’s most celebrated Mecca for “radical free expression,” the Burning Man Festival. Come hear mythic tales of late-night vision-quests, impossible synchronicities, playa melt-downs, art car chases, shade structure blow-outs, life-altering epiphanies, and all the magic and mischief that happens when 30,000-plus people converge in one place to manifest their dreams.

Featuring:

Daniel Pinchbeck: Editorial Director of Reality Sandwich, Author of “2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl” & “Breaking Open the Head: Psychedelics and Contemporary Shamanism”
Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid: Artist, Writer, and Musician. Alburms include “Dubtometry” and “Songs of a Dead Dreamer,” Author of “Rhythm Science.” His artwork is in The Venice Biennial 2007. www.djspooky.com
Catherine Burns: Artistic Director of the Moth, Storyteller at The Aspen Comedy Festival, Central Park SummerStage, and The Players Club, Spearheaded 2004-2006 NYC Burning Man Fire Conclave.
Sandhi Ferreira: Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, Fire Hoop Performer, Hoop Yoga Instructor and Creator, Aerial Dancer
Bill Kennedy: Grand Space Events Coordinator, Reality Sandwich Networking Liaison, Intrepid Cultural Maven, Writer, Actor, Bartender
Martin Dockery: Storyteller for Hearsay, Four-time Finalist in The Moth’s Grandslam Storytelling Championship, Author/Performer of one-man show Wanderlust
Hosted by Jonathan Phillips: Managing Editor of Reality Sandwich, Executive Editor of Souldish.com, Founder of The NYC Gnostics

8:30pm - doors; 9:00p - performance
Jivamukti Yoga School
841 Broadway, 2nd floor (btw 13th & 14th St)
212-353-0214 ext. 0
$10 advance, $15 Door
Tickets: http://jivamuktiyoga.com/fms/event_fm.html
http://realitysandwich.com

=====Thursday, August 9=====

Summer Dance Party

Arabica Mix Dance Party DJ Derajja spins belly salsa samba rabic rai Enjoy a Hot Summer nite with us!! We’ve now expanded to 2 floors! Upper level dining if you wish Doors open at 7pm for Early Birds…
A party with great artists…. Due to the success of our parties we have expanded into an International Nite that features different styles of Ethnic Dance and Music. Most importantly, we want you to get up and enjoy dancing to all the hotest rhythms. Dalia & Arianna will be your hosts for the evening… Dining, Cocktails, & Bellydancing, Global World Fusion Dance Performances by Special Guest Dancers Nyota Nayo & Mashala!! Also Appearing special guest musicians: Hasan Bakr & Afro Percussion, Music all nite by DJ Derajja. Directions: 6 Train to Spring St or N - R Train to Prince F Train to Houston - JMZ Train to Delancey

(7p-$10)
Katra Lounge 217 Bowery @ Rivington; 212 473 3113
6 Train to Spring St or N - R Train to Prince F Train to Houston - JMZ Train to Delancey
http://www.katranyc.com
http://www.arabicamix.com
=====August 7-9=====

Parashakti’s Dance of Liberation YogaFit Conference, NYC

Reasons to attend the yoga evolution conference: * Try original content created specifically for this conference. * Network with yoga instructors, enthusiasts and business owners from around the world. * Discover new yoga fashions, accessories, retreats, videos and much more on our exhibit floor. * Earn valuable credits toward your 200-hour or 500-hour teaching certification. * Meet new friends at the wine & cheese reception. * Take home the overstuffed goody bag packed with gifts and coupons for yoga wear, yoga classes and more. * An abundance of classes, lead by devoted yogis and mind-body innovators offering everything you need to grow your practice. * You will leave the conference motivated, inspired and determined

(All weekend, $175-$400)
Hilton New York
http://www.fityoga.com

=====Thursday, August 9=====

Staten Island Chapter of Powerful You! Women Networking with a Heart

Non-members welcome. Powerful You! Womenís Network is designed to bring women together. The Mission of Powerful You! is to empower as many women as possible to find their inner wisdom, follow their passion and live rich authentic lives. Our Network welcomes all women from all walks of life. We recognize that diversity in our relationships creates opportunities. Powerful You! creates and facilitates venues for women who desire to develop connections that will assist in growing their lives and their businesses. We aid in the creation of lasting personal relationships and provide insights and tools for women who seek balance in all facets of life. We believe in a Powerful You! Powerful You! is about making connections, creating powerful relationships and networking with a heart! There are no rules; other than being a woman, we are open to you just being you! The Powerful You! gatherings are a group of women that come together to grow, share, and bond, regardless of age, position, ethnicity or religion. These gatherings provide a setting that is inclusive, with engaging and exciting topics that empower and invigorate women to live, love, and work with vision, purpose and passion.
In lieu of a guest speaker we are holding a Special Event for the August meeting. Join us for an Abundance Swap! What is it? Itís a great way to “recycle” things that we have in our homes that are new or gently used that we no longer want or have no use for. Bring these items to the meeting (max 3 items per person) and “swap” them for something you like better! What type of items? Jewelry, clothes, vases, candles, lamps, books, cd’s, pillows, etc. Look around the house and get ready to swap! In addition, as we do at every meeting, we will have our monthly topic for open discussion. Open Networking and Registration begins at 7:00 p.m., the meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 pm. Please share these details with those in your organization, friends and family as well, that would be interested in our group. Take the opportunity to share and grow with other women so that they will know how truly awesome Powerful You! is.The Staten Island chapter plans on having exciting and interesting topics that appeal to women from every walk of life, regardless of position! Our intention is to provide an empowering gathering, with supportive, gratifying and engaging discussions. We are confident that the topics and discussions at our meetings will be of value to you personally and professionally . CruditÈ & Cheese cart, refreshments, dessert, coffee and tea will be served.

(7p,$19 mem, $29 non-mem.)
Historic Old Bermuda Inn
2512 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island
http://POWERFULYOU.com/Network_Meetin…
http://www.changewishingintodoing.com…

=====Thursday, August 9-12=====

Erasing the Boundaries to Freedom with Matt Flickstein Sponsored by the New York Insight Meditation Center.

You have probably heard the statement, “You are already free,” from one or more spiritual mentors. If that statement is true, why do we still experience confusion, emotionality, and reactivity? It may be because we are not seeing things as they really are. There are two realities: conventionalóhow things appear to be, and ultimateóhow things are in their own nature. To erase the boundaries to freedom, we are not denying the appearance of things such as our body, our mind, or our life’s circumstances. Mere appearance does not cause suffering. To experience our inherent freedom, we need to stop clinging to appearances as if they were the ultimate realities of life. This retreat will focus on differentiating between conventional and ultimate realities. We will practice meditations and contemplations designed to expose the ways in which we cling to concepts and beliefs that cloud our vision of ultimate truth. During the retreat there will be meditation instructions, dharma talks, and teacher conferences.

Fee: $325 (A), $295 (B), or $255(C)
Mariandale Retreat Center
299 N. Highland Ave., Ossining, NY
http://www.nyimc.org 212.213.4802

=====Friday, August 10-August 19======

End’s Eve: The Feast of 2012

Leo and Davis Blake request your presence at End’s Eve, a dinner party celebrating the coming of a new world. An ancient Mayan prophecy inspires 9 unlikely friends to gather for a costumed dinner party on what may be the world’s last day. The evening will bring immediacy to the questions of life, love, purpose, soul, and logic. Some amongst them believe it to be the earth’s final day, but all of them - even the skeptics - find themselves on a journey into their true natures and an odyssey of what love, friendship, life and this world are really all about. Faiths teeter, beliefs unravel, and surprises abound. Join them as they watch the clock tick on towards midnight. Hurly Burly meets the X-Files. Expect Drama, Comedy, Suspense, Romance and hopefully, leave learning something you might have not known before. The show runs a little under 90 minutes.

Written by Hilary Park & Jennifer Gnisci; Directed by Erik Bryan Slavin. Our talented cast consists of Tim Smallwood*, Marnye Young*, Ethan Matthews*, Devon Berkshire*, Patrick Knighton*, Lauren Orkus*, Tony Naumovski, Chance Mullen, Nic Few*

Friday August 10th 5:00PM
Saturday August 11th 7:15PM
Sunday August 12th 2:15PM
Thursday August 16th 9:45PM
Sunday August 19th 7:00PM
($15)
The Village Theatre
158 Bleecker Street (at Thompson Street) A, B, C, D, E, F, V to West 4th Street
http://www.feastof2012.com

=====Saturday, August 11=====

Reincarnation–Your Soul’s Journey Through Time And Space

In this workshop, Dr. Chips will explore key components of reincarnation, based on his own case studies as well as the Edgar Cayce readings. This comprehensive session includes instructional and experiential elements to facilitate a new understanding of the soul’s journey, both on an individual and collective level. You will experience a group past-life regression to gain insight Into your individual purpose, and learn how an understanding of reincarnation can to add meaning and personal empowerment to your life. Topics such as karma, grace, forgiveness, love, and soul mates will be covered. You will also explore the collective importance of reincarnation to the unfolding growth of the universe and learn how it’s possible to raise individual consciousness to move beyond the endless cycles of rebirth.

A.R.E. of New York
Edgar Cayce Center
241 West 30th Street, 2nd FL, buzz in #102, 212-691-7690
(10a-5:30p, $75)
http://www.mindspring.com

=====Saturday, August 11=====

7th Annual ” Dress White ” Brazil Party Tribeca

Drummers.Dancers.Capoeira.Samba.Hoola Hoopers. Please come dressed in white. Spread the Word. All Welcome.

(10p-4a - $ 10)
52 Walker St. in Tribeca ( Broadway.Church st. )
M-1-5
http://JustinJustin.com

=====Saturday, August 11=====

Shake Your Soul & Kripalu Danskinetics followed by DJs Shakti and Paul Jeune! Shake Your Soul and Kripalu Danskinetics is a unique form of fitness inspired by Movement Therapy, African Dance, Qi Kung and Yoga.

The instructor guides you through a series of movements opening blocked channels throughout your body due to the stresses and demands of daily life. You focus on your own body needs and sensations while dancing to soul-filled music from around the globe. Your individual spirit is encouraged to explore the dancer in you, the dancer that exists in all of us. The experience will leave you refreshed, invigorated, calm, joyous and smiling. Anyone can take these classes. You create your own boundaries. Dancers and non-dancers alike can Shake Your Soul. Instructors: Claire Henderson / Alyssa Polacsek
Having met while studying under Shake Your Soul/ Kripalu Danskinetics founder Daniel Leven, Claire and Alyssa found kinship in their shared passion for movement and community. Claire received a Master’s degree in Education from Rutgers University in 2005 and continues to expand her passion for learning and teaching through dance. Alyssa has studied freedom of self expression through dance, music and performance artistry locally and internationally for over 20 years. Their playful, accepting teaching style has been called energetic and contagious. Join them for a free Shake Your Soul/Kripalu Danskinetics class.

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Insight Meditation Center,
located at 28 W 27th Street, 10th Floor (Buzzer #27)
http://barefootboogie.org/

=====Sunday, August 12=====

Theater Group/ Awareness Workshop and Sitting Meditation

A new gathering of the Interdependent Arts
(2p - 5:30, $10)
Lila Center
302 Bowery, 2nd Floor (Between Houston & Bleecker)
http://theidproject.com/arts/theatergroup.htm