Events for
August 30th - Sep 1st, 2019

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:  Open Discussion
We will discuss whatever comes up spontaneously!  

Date:    Friday, August 30th,  2019
Time:   8:00pm 
Optional:  bring a dish or snack, and/or 
Come early for a Group Meditation from 7:30 - 8:00pm
Hope to see you there!  ☺


-----------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  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

September 1st, at 11:45 am
Speaker: TBD
Topic:  TBD
at
30 Main Street, Binghamton, Eden Room.

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



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

Theosophical Society Study Group
Meetings are every
Tuesday at 8:00 pm
Next meeting scheduled for
Septermber 3rd, 2019
Random video clips  by Bashar
 
Bashar is a being of extraterrestrial origin, a friend from the future who has spoken for the past 30 years through channel, Darryl Anka, bringing through a wave of new information that clearly explains in detail how the universe works and how each person creates the reality they experience. Over the years, thousands of individuals have had the opportunity to apply these principles and see if they really work to change their lives and create the reality that they desire.
Venue 
61 Prospect Ave., Binghamton

For more information or to join, contact
Tom at tmoberg@frontiernet.net

Vishnu's Couch is pleased to present:
ONE LOVE
Kirtan and Global Ecstatic Chant
Friday September 6th, at 7:30pm
at
61 Prospect Ave. 4th Floor
Binghamton, NY 13901

ONE LOVE weaves together ancient and contemporary ecstatic chants from across cultures and spiritual traditions.  Combining beautiful vocal harmonies with infectious energy, their performances are uplifting and transformational--a musical celebration of global prayer!

ONE LOVE was chosen in 2014 as the most outstanding emerging band by BhaktiFest, the most popular yoga and chant festival in the US.

$10.00 suggested donation at the door
(no one turned away).

For more information and video, visit

Vishnu's Couch is pleased to present:
Poetry Night
Friday, September 20th at 8:00pm
Featuring:
Mary Pruvis

Come enjoy Hina's latest \short story about recent experiences.  You are also
 welcome to bring one or two of your original or favorite poems to share.

In the words of Goethe:  "Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words."

61 Prospect Ave. 4th Floor
Binghamton, NY 13901

What disturbs us, makes us cringe or shudder
also has the potential to make us think deeply about what we value, giving us the opportunity to reevaluate our ideas about ourselves and the world.

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

Hope to see you there!  ☺

Vishnu's Couch Yoga Studio presents
Group Meditation and Satsang Retreat
Sunday, Sept 22nd
From 1:00 - 4:00pm
at
61 Prospect Ave. 4th Floor
Binghamton, NY 13901

Meditation is the most effective means for significant beneficial change in our lives and in the world, simply because it facilitates access to the deeper layers of our true Self--the source of our being.  And since practicing in groups significantly increases the effects (see research), please take advantage of this opportunity to dive deeper and marinate longer in the blissful silence of meditation.

The day will consist mostly of sitting meditation punctuated by: 
walking meditation, relaxation, sound meditation, pranayama, gentle asanas, Satsang, and a light vegan Soup-du-jour.  

Join-in at any time;
 stay for as long as you would like and
 invite your friends along; the more the merrier!

Donations welcomed

For additional info, please contact Edmond at:
607.232.6410,  or  e_cotton@yahoo.com
Vishnu's Couch is pleased to present:
Poetry Night
Friday, October 11th at 8:00pm
Featuring:
Writer/Poet Gwendolyn Zimmerman
Gwendolyn Zimmerman is a poet who lives in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She has studied under Craig Czury for two years and recently has facilitated readings and workshops with poet and publisher Michael Czarnecki. Their influence in her life was the catalyst of her poetic journey.  

In her latest work "Resonance" available here, Gwen’s life experience vulnerably flows through these pages of poetry.  An intimate amalgamation of trials, tribulation, optimism and intense self observation coalesce into a work of transcendence.  While illuminating daily occurrences as inextricably wound to sacred conscious-ness, she lovingly acknowledges the light that dwells within each one of us, waiting to be discovered, to ignite the soul fire and share it with others as we search for our life’s purpose.
61 Prospect Ave. 4th Floor
Binghamton, NY 13901

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

Vishnu's Couch is pleased to present:
KIRTAN
with The Mas and The Babas
Saturday November 9th, 
from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
at
61 Prospect Ave. 4th Floor
Binghamton, NY 13901

​The Mas and The Babas features Susan Kiskis, author, yoga teacher, and kirtan wallah.

For more information contact
susankiskis@gmail.com

Vishnu's Couch is pleased to present:

Poetry Night
Friday, November 15th at 8:00pm
Featuring:
Douglas Miliken, Hina Ahmed, Josh Lewis, and Jim Mack

Douglas W. Milliken is the author of two novels, To Sleep as Animals and Our Shadows’ Voice (forthcoming 2019), the collection Blue of the World, and several chapbooks, including The Opposite of Prayer. His stories have been honored by the Maine Literary Awards, the Pushcart Prize, and Glimmer Train, as well as published in dozens of journals and anthologies, including Slice, the Collagist, and the Believer, among others. He lives with three mammals of decreasing size near a post-industrial dam on the Saco River. www.douglaswmilliken.com

In the words of Goethe:  "Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words."

61 Prospect Ave. 4th Floor
Binghamton, NY 13901

Cover Charge:  $10.00

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

Hope to see you there!  ☺

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