Events for  
September 29th - October 1st, 2017

Visit our WEBSITE for information on  CLASSES,  Following is information about things happening this weekend at Vishnu's Couch, along with other local and upcoming events: 


Conversation Night
An open conversation over some soup and snacks (potluck style) 
We'll sink our teeth into some deep interesting topics, soup du jour, and snacks, 
with the goal of respectfully sharing our various points of view with each other, 
and having some good clean fun!   
Topic:
If I am not my body, and not my mind, my thoughts or feelings, then what am I? 
We will view and discuss a short 8-minute film by Prince EA who is commenting on a Jim Carrey interview.

Date:    Friday, September 15th, 2017
Time:   8:00pm   (optional:  bring a dish or snack)
Optional: Come early for a Group Meditation from 7:30 - 8:00pm
Hope to see you there  😎


Group Meditation
Sunday, October 1st.
1:00 - 1:30pm -- Gentle Yoga
1:30 - 2:30 -- Sound Meditation
Musical toning from Tom Kenyon's CD entitled:

followed by:

Knowledge Cinema
 with
Mooji
Topic:  Stay as the Witness
Anthony Paul Moo-Young, known as Mooji, was born on 29 January 1954 in Port Antonio, Jamaica.   Mooji is a direct disciple of Sri Harilal Poonja, the renowned Advaita master, or Papaji.  Since 1999, Mooji has been sharing Satsang in the form of spontaneous encounters, retreats, Satsang intensives and one-to-one meetings with the many seekers who visit him, from all parts of the world, in search of the direct experience of truth. Few amongst the modern teachers of the Advaita tradition expound the 'knowledge of Self', and the method of self-inquiry, with such dazzling clarity, love, and authority.  His style is direct, clear, compassionate and often humorous.
For more information, visit:  Satsang with Mooji






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Raja Yoga and Satsang

Raja Yoga is the royal yoga that brings the nature of our True Self to our awareness.  This awareness cannot be gained through perception or intellectual knowledge, it can only be known through cognition, like the knowledge that I am, that I exist, it needs no proof, but without this knowing, the experience remains limited and misunderstood.  Come join us as we explore our True Self through:  
Silence, Meditation, Breathing, and gentle relaxing Postures.

at the Indian Cultural Center (ICC) building
1595 Route 26, Vestal NY

Sundays  8:30-10:00am
with Yogi Edmond

Drop-In Cost:  $15.00
or $40.00 / month
Bring your own yoga mat!

For more information
Call:  232-6410 or e-mail:  e_cotton@yahoo.com



Unity In the Southern Tier

October 1st, at 11:30 am
Speaker:  Rev. Diane Sickler
Topic:  TBD

30 Main Street, Binghamton

For more information, contact:
visit the website: Unity in the Southern Tier




Theosophical Society Study Group

Meetings are every alternate
 Tuesday at 8:00 pm 
Next meeting  October 3rd, 2017
at
Vishnu's Couch Yoga Studio
61 Prospect Ave., Binghamton

We are considering the study of either the first book of the Ringing Ceders of Russia series entitled Anastasia, or the first book by Carlos Castaneda entitled:  The Teachings of Don Juan, or perhaps The Four Agreements  by Don Miguel Ruiz?

For more info, or to join, contact Tom:  tmoberg@frontiernet.neta






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THE JOY OF MOVEMENT: SENSING LIFE-FORCE

Join us as we focus on Principle One of the Nia White Belt, taught by Nia Black Belt,
Elaine Wolf of http://lifeforcesanctuary.com/nia/

Saturday, October 7 (1-4 pm) 
at 
61 Prospect Ave., Binghamton

Cost:  $40.00

We will sense life-force and learn how to shift that energy into Universal Joy where we feel peace, pleasure, and comfort.  Prepare to gain more awareness of energy moving through your body.  We begin by breathing together deeply to connect to self and create sacred space for healing and growing.  We move together to sense the Universal Joy of Movement; pleasurable and comfortable sensations in the body.  We take time to reflect and share how we can apply the Joy of Movement principle to our relationship to self, others, our thoughts and feelings.  Finally, we crystallize the meanings of the day by recognizing and expressing how the Joy of Movement touches our spirits.

Please contact Maria Gelnett at angelicglow@stny.rr.com



Contact Improvisation

Contact Improv (CI) is an improvisational form of movement or non-verbal communication between two or more human beings.

 at 4:00 on the 1st and 3rd Saturday
of each month beginning October 7th
at
Vishnu's Couch Yoga Studio
61 Prospect Ave., Binghamton

Suggested Donation:  $5.00

Click the following link for information on Contact Improvisation. 
For further information contact:  
Eli at:  917.600.3940



A Bi-Weekly Dance Wave Class
with Pamela Moss

 from 4:00 - 5:15 on the 2nd and 4th Saturday
of each month beginning October 14th.
at
Vishnu's Couch Yoga Studio
61 Prospect Ave. 4th floor.

What is Dance Wave?   A space to move however your body wants to.
To go within. To be present. To play. To connect with others, without words.
To discover your truth. To find inner peace. To feel welcomed and wonderful!.  Let yourself be MOVED by a WAVE of great music from around the world: our music-wave builds from warm up to playful to energetic to exhilarating, then down again to sensual to meditative to deeply relaxing…  Whooosh!  We dance for 1 hour followed by an optional sharing circle.

Who: People who love to dance!  And people who want to find out if they do.  No experience or skill needed; doesn't matter what shape your body is in, or how old you are. All abilities, ages, backgrounds, races, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations welcome.

Payment by donation ($10 suggested, but pay what you can.).

For more information, please call Pamela Moss:
Soul Guide; Deep Healing Alchemist; Divine Biz Breakthrough Mentor;
at (607) 372-1676 or email Pamela@TheSoulGuide.com

Dance for the joy of it! 


Events for  
September 22nd - 24th 2017

Visit our WEBSITE for information on CLASSES.  Following is information about things happening this weekend at Vishnu's Couch, along with other local and upcoming events: 

Conversation Night is Cancelled for this Friday!
but next week's topic will be:
If I am not my body, and not my mind, thoughts or feelings, then what am I? we will view and discuss a short 8-minute film by Prince EA who is commenting on a Jim Carrey interview.


World’s Biggest Eye Contact
Experiment 2017: Binghamton


September, 23rd from 2:00 - 4:00pm
at
61 Prospect Ave., Binghamton

Let's share a minute of eye contact with strangers to rebuild our sense of shared humanity here in Binghamton!  This is part of The World's Biggest Eye Contact Experiment 2017, a global event, coordinated by The Liberators International in cities all over the world. Your participation will help create a global video message for peace and human connection. 

Remember that we are one and fundamentally united. Something magical happens during extended eye contact (also called soul gazing).  This moment arises when we forget that there’s a “you” and a “me” and we become immersed in an experience of unity. 

You are invited to engage with and celebrate a global family, commonly unified by the desire to create more loving connection throughout humanity. We celebrate our unity and also the diversity of the human race in all its colorful expressions.

Allowing a person to gaze deeply into your being says ‘Yes, I receive you. I graciously receive the gift that is you.’  Everyone is worthy.  Everyone is a gift.   No matter your personal situation, you and every other human on this Earth are welcome and invited to participate in validating each other with heart-felt eye contact. 👁❤️


Register for the event here → http://bit.ly/OfficialEyeContact2017



Vishnu's Couch Yoga Studio presents
Six-Hour Silent Meditation Retreat and Satsang
Sunday, September 24th
from Noon - 6:00pm.
at
61 Prospect Ave., Binghamton

Seeing that meditation is the most effective means for significant beneficial change in our lives and in the world, simply because it improves the functioning of our most important tool (the brain) and because it is the easiest to implement, we offer this opportunity to dive deeper and marinate longer in the blissful silence of meditation.

The day will consist mostly of sitting meditation punctuated by: 
rest, relaxation, sound meditation, pranayama, gentle asanas, Satsang, walking meditation, and a light vegan Soup-du-jour.  The retreat goes from Noon to 6:00 pm.  Join in at any time and stay for as long as you would like.

Suggested Donation $20
Register online at www.paypal.me/yogiEdmond

For additional info, please contact Edmond at:
607.232.6410,  or  e_cotton@yahoo.com




-----------Other Local Events---------



Raja Yoga and Satsang

Raja Yoga is the royal yoga that brings the nature of our True Self to our awareness.  This awareness cannot be gained through perception or intellectual knowledge, it can only be known through cognition, like the knowledge that I am, that I exist, it needs no proof, but without this knowing, the experience remains limited and misunderstood.  Come join us as we explore our True Self through:  
Silence, Meditation, Breathing, and gentle relaxing Postures.

at the Indian Cultural Center (ICC) building
1595 Route 26, Vestal NY

Sundays at 8:30 - 10:00 am
with Yogi Edmond

Drop-In Cost:  $15.00
or $40.00 / month
Bring your own yoga mat!

For more information
Call:  232-6410 or e-mail:  e_cotton@yahoo.com


Unity In the Southern Tier

September 24th, at 11:30 am
Speaker:  Rev. Art Suggs
Topic:  The Incomplete vs the Complete Nature of Forgiveness

30 Main Street, Binghamton

For more information, contact:
Visit the website: Unity in the Southern Tier





-----------Upcoming Events----------




Theosophical Society Study Group
  
Meetings every alternate Tuesday at 8:00pm
Next meeting:  Tuesday October 3rd.
at
61 Prospect Ave., Binghamton

We are considering the study of either the first book of the Ringing Ceders of Russia series entitled Anastasia, or the first book by Carlos Castaneda entitled:  The Teachings of Don Juan, or perhaps The Four Agreements  by Don Miguel Ruiz?

For more info, or to join, contact Tom:  tmoberg@frontiernet.net



Contact Improvisation

Contact Improv (CI) is an improvisational form of movement or non-verbal communication between two or more human beings.

 at 4:00 on the 1st and 3rd Saturday
of each month beginning October 7th
at
61 Prospect Ave., Binghamton

Suggested Donation:  $5.00

Click the following link for information on Contact Improvisation. 
For further information contact:  
Eli at:  917.600.3940


A Weekly Dance Wave Class
with Pamela Moss


 from 4:00 - 5:15 on the 2nd and 4th Saturday
of each month beginning October 14th.
at
Vishnu's Couch Yoga Studio
61 Prospect Ave. 4th floor.

What is Dance Wave?   A space to move however your body wants to.
To go within. To be present. To play. To connect with others, without words.
To discover your truth. To find inner peace. To feel welcomed and wonderful!.  Let yourself be MOVED by a WAVE of great music from around the world: our music-wave builds from warm up to playful to energetic to exhilarating, then down again to sensual to meditative to deeply relaxing…  Whooosh!  We dance for 1 hour followed by an optional sharing circle.

Who: People who love to dance!  And people who want to find out if they do.  No experience or skill needed; doesn't matter what shape your body is in, or how old you are. All abilities, ages, backgrounds, races, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations welcome.

Payment by donation ($10 suggested, but pay what you can.).

For more information, please call Pamela Moss:
Soul Guide; Deep Healing Alchemist; Divine Biz Breakthrough Mentor;
at (607) 372-1676 or email Pamela@TheSoulGuide.com

Dance for the joy of it! 


THE JOY OF MOVEMENT: SENSING LIFE-FORCE

Join us as we focus on Principle One of the Nia White Belt, 
taught by Nia Black Belt, Elaine Wolf of http://lifeforcesanctuary.com/nia/

Saturday, October 7 (1-4 pm) 
at 
61 Prospect Ave., Binghamton

Donation:  $40.00 

We will sense life-force and learn how to shift that energy into Universal Joy where we feel peace, pleasure, and comfort.  Prepare to gain more awareness of energy moving through your body.  We begin by breathing together deeply to connect to self and create sacred space for healing and growing.  We move together to sense the Universal Joy of Movement; pleasurable and comfortable sensations in the body.  We take time to reflect and share how we can apply the Joy of Movement principle to our relationship to self, others, our thoughts, and feelings.  Finally, we crystallize the meanings of the day by recognizing and expressing how the Joy of Movement touches our spirits.