Autumn: The Season for Letting Go

In a beautifully written synopsis of this season from a Chinese Medical perspective, Neil Gumenick states the following: “Nature instructs us about our own cycles of creating and letting go: Trees in autumn don’t stubbornly hold onto their leaves because they might need them next year.” He goes on to say, “. . . how many of us defy the cycle and hold onto what we’ve produced or collected—those decayed leaves, that old negativity?” In Buddhism and many other “eastern philosophies”, it is indeed these attachments that prevent us from moving forward in our evolution. On the level of “the now”, if we don’t allow things to fall away, we wind up carrying an ever heavier load...... Read More

The Benefits of Detoxification and Fasting: An Introduction

Over the last several years many people have asked me questions about various fasting protocols and the merits of detoxification. In preparation for our first organized SunRaven Group Fast, I invite you to join us for an introductory discussion on these topics. During the evening, I will discuss the principles of detoxification and offer some specific recommendation about fasts. I will also demonstrate the preparation of "green juice" and prepare you to begin your own program. For those who would consider participating in the first SunRaven Group Fast (which will be held in mid November), this would be an excellent introduction. The Evening seminar will be held on Friday, October 20th at 6:30PM. The fee will be $15 which will include a glass of deliciously nutritious freshly made "green" vegetable juice. And to plan further, the SunRaven Group Fast will begin on Friday November 10th. This fast will coincide with Lawrence Edward's Meditation Retreat (see http://www.thesoulsjourney.com/events.html). Participation in the retreat is optional, however it is encouraged. The SunRaven Group Fast will meet daily from November 10th through November 19th. Fee $150 Note: you will need your own materials; including a juicer, supplements, other supplies prior to the program. This might take 2-3 weeks to acquire. You will also be given instructions about what vegetables you will need. (Find out more about he Group Fast here). Therefore it is strongly recommended that you come to the program on October 20th. Learn More

SunRaven Book Club: The Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Dan Millman wrote this inspiring book more than 25 years ago. And like many other books of the genre it appears that there is now a renewed interest and energy behind the work. Following The Release of The Celestine Prophecy Movie, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior is being distributed first to "spiritual communities". SunRaven is pleased to partner with the Spa at Monteverde Restaurant to offer this production to a special audience on Wednesday October 25th at 7PM Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will begin at 6PM. There will be time for some informal discussion afterwards. There will also be a meeting of the SunRaven Book Club on Wednesday November 15th at 7PM to discuss the book and the movie in more detail. We hope you will be able to join us. Seats for the movie are limited, so call ahead to reserve your spot and for directions: Monteverde (914) 372-1212 (All major credit cards accepted). Fee (including Hors d’oeuvres, gourmet popcorn, coffee and tea) $35 also see: www.monteverderestaurant.com RSVP as well for the Book Club meeting at SunRaven by leaving a message at (914) 234-6646. Contribution $15 Learn More

Workshop: Cultivating Well-Being

A dynamic 5 session course led by Michael Finkelstein, MD, Susan Rubin, DMD, HHC, and Lawrence Edwards, PhD In this course you will learn: • Integrative holistic medical approaches to chronic illness and pain. • To create healthy delicious meals that support optimal well being. • How to meditate and explore the profound inner worlds. How to use meditation to relieve suffering and expand wellness. • The uses of herbs and supplements in supporting healing and wellness. • Strategies for optimizing movement and physical activity. • How to expand your sense of well-being even when the body isn't well. By the end of this course you will have designed and begun implementing a specific personal plan for enhancing your health and well being. By making use of what you learn you will be able to increase your energy and sense of well being, decrease your stress and discover the ways in which you can lead a fuller life. Working with your physician you might also find that you can reduce your need for medications. Course includes written materials, CD, foods and recipes to support you. Registration Fee: $295 Thursdays October 12th - November 9th 7-9PM Call to register or to find out more information: (914) 234-6646 Learn More