No prior experience required, 7-9 p.m. Visit at 12129 –
www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M19290, Sunday Morning Chan (Zen) Practice – Includes
Bellaire Blvd., Houston 77072, 281-568-1568, LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch
chanting mediation, and Dharma discussion. All are
www.cthouston.org. email,
zen@cthouston.org. Boulevard, southwest corner Hwy. 99 & Cinco
welcome to participate. 10:30-noon. No fees, donations
Nia, Nia Tots, ZUMBA, & Yoga at NiaMoves.
Ranch Blvd., Katy 77494.
encouraged. No prior experience required. Visit us at
The Nia Technique is a fun, easy-on-the-body, dance Katy Heb Farmers’ Market – South Fry Rd. and
12129 Bellaire Blvd., Houston 77072, 281-568-1568,
fitness that is a total body workout for persons of all Hwy 99, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
www.cthouston.org. or email:
zen@cthouston.org.
fitness levels. 508 Pecore: Nia 6 a.m., Nia 9:15 am,
Nia Tots 10:30 a.m., Nia 11:30 a.m., Nia 5:15 p.m.
Nassau Bay Farmers’ Market – 18045 Upper Bay One-Day Meditation Retreat at Chung Tai Zen
3221 Houston Ave.: Yoga 8 a.m., ZUMBA 6 p.m.
Rd., Nassau Bay 77058, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Center – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the first Sunday of every
Cost (2-week free trial for most classes, $8-15/class
Lastrada’s Farmers’ Market, 322 Westheimer
month. Meditation and lectures. Silence is observed.
depending upon class package) NiaMoves in the
Rd., Houston 77006, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
All are welcome to apply. No fees, donations encour-
Heights, 713-864-4260,
www.niamoves.com. Check
aged. No prior experience required. Visit us at 12129
the website for the latest info.
Chan (Zen) Intermediate and Beginning
Bellaire Blvd., Houston 77072, 281-568-1568,
Meditation Classes – Learn from the Chan/Zen
Are you a Mental Health Professional integrating
www.cthouston.org. or email:
zen@cthouston.org.
Masters of Linji/Rinzai tradition. Starting 1/17,
mindfulness in your work? Develop your meditation
Beginning Class: 10 a.m.-noon; Introductory Zen
Christian Zen meets 4 to 5:30 p.m., in the
practice and foster your professional skills with this
Meditation and Buddhist teachings Intermediate
monthly (3rd Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) professional
McGehee Conference Room at Christ Church
Class: 2-4 p.m. No fees. Donations welcome. No
group led by experienced meditation teacher, Mary
Cathedral. Meditation includes the Integral Trans -
prior experience required. Visit at 12129 Bellaire
Rees, MS. (Continuing Education available for coun-
formative Practice, Kata, to our format. Please wear
Blvd., Houston 77072, 281-568-1568, www.cthous
selors, therapists, and social workers - LPC, LCSW,
comfortable clothing for movement and, if possible,
ton.org. email,
zen@cthouston.org.
LMFT). Application is necessary. Experience and prac- bring a mat and zafu or cushion. If you prefer to sit in
tice in some form of meditation is required. Read about Mandarin Learning Class – Free lessons in a chair for meditation those will be provided. Christ
these sessions at
www.maryrees.com/cegroup.html Mandarin reading, writing, listening and speaking. No
Church Cathedral, is located at 1117 Texas Ave. For
For other Continuing Education opportunities from prior Mandarin experience required. Starting 1/17,
more information call 712-590-3333 or visit
beginning meditation to clinical applications see 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. No fees. Donations encouraged. Visit
www.brigidsplace.org. Free parking in the Cathedral
www.maryrees.com/mmhp.html or contact Randall Chung Tai Zen Center of Houston at 12129 Bellaire
Brelsford, PsyD:
DrBrelsford@bhchouston.com, Blvd., Houston 77072, 281-568-1568,
garage on San Jacinto for all events. Free parking at
713-463-9449. Sponsored by Citta 101.
www.cthouston.org. email,
zen@cthouston.org.
St. Paul’s in the lot on Fannin.
Saturday
Foot Reflexology with Deborah Lane – Tranquil
Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of
Thymes in Old Town Spring, 240-A Noble St.,
God. Learn to look within for answers to your deep-
Spring, TX. Call for appointment. Walk-ins wel-
est spiritual questions. All events from 11 a.m. to 12
Drum Circle - First Saturday of every month at
come, 281-528-9419,
www.TranquilThymes.com. p.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays: Worship Services. 2nd
noon at the Percussion Center, 6990 Portwest Drive
#100 Houston 77024, 713-468-9100.
Nia, Yoga, Zen Meditation, Aikido, Tone &
Sunday: Book Discussion of a book by Harold
Sculpt with weights & Capoeira at NiaMoves.
Klemp, spiritual leader of Eckankar. Fourth Sunday:
Traditional HATHA YOGA Class - in the
The Nia Technique is a fun, easy-on-the-body, dance
Video and Discussion of National talks by Harold
Bellaire Triangle. Recover Your Bliss. This integra-
fitness that is a total body workout for persons of all
Klemp. Fifth Sunday: Open Public Forum. Presented
tive, holistic method is appropriate for beginner,
fitness levels. 508 Pecore: Nia 8:15 a.m., Nia 9:20
by the Texas Satsang Society, Inc. a Chartered
intermediate & advanced Yoga practitioners seeking
a.m., Yoga 10:15 a.m., Capoeira noon – 1:30 p.m., Affiliate of Eckankar. Houston Eckankar Center,
an enjoyable and peaceful environment to Restore,
Nia for Goddess Bodies (full-figured class) 4:30 p.m. 11231 Richmond Ave., Suite D-106, 281-759-1130,
Balance, Heal and Energize. Emphasis placed on the
3221 Houston Ave.: Zen Meditation ($2-10) 7:45 a.m.
therapeutic and Spiritual benefits of the Asanas, as
www.eckankar-texas.org.
8:10 a.m. Akido for all levels 8:15-9:15 a.m., Tone &
well as technique. 713-858-8595.
sculpt with weights 11:20-noon. Cost (2-week free
Introduction to Meditation at Dawn Mountain
JennYoga Classes – 9:45 a.m. Creative Core and
trial for most classes, $8 – 15/class depending upon
– Introductory meditation for calming and settling
Flow, 11 a.m. Power & Flow with arm bal- class package) NiaMoves in the Heights, 713-864-
the mind and opening to a more spiritually centered
ancers/inversions. See Monday, JennYoga listing 4260,
www.niamoves.com. Check the website for the experience. 11-12 noon. Dawn Mountain, Tibetan
for location and contact details. latest info.
Temple, 1925 B Richmond Ave., Houston 77098,
Psychic Fair - every 2nd & 4th Sat. 12-6 p.m. All Support groups for children, teens, who have
713-630-0354. This is free and open to the public and
readings, aura photos, & reflexology $20. experienced sexual assault or incest. We provide a
donations are always welcome. Please visit our web-
Metaphysical Matrix, 2727 Fondren, #5M (Southeast safe and supportive atmosphere for female survivors
site for events, workshops, announcements of lama
corner of Fondren & Westheimer behind Starbucks.) of sexual assault and incest to explore their thoughts, visits.
www.dawnmountain.org.
713-780-9995. feelings and behaviors connected to their experience
Woodlands Saturday Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m.-
with sexual violence. Support groups for friends and
Nia and Beginner Belly Dance Classes at
noon,
www.grogansmillvillage.com, Grogans Mill
family of survivors are also available. All services are
NiaMoves. Nia is a Mind-Body-Spirit Fitness
Shopping Center. Fall season runs October 4 to
confidential and free of charge. Must call to book an
Program which combines martial, dance & heal-
December 6, 2008.
appointment. Houston Area Women’s Center, 1010 ing arts for all persons of all fitness levels; Nia 8:15
Waugh Dr., Houston 77019. For more information and a.m., Belly Dance 6:30 p.m., Cost (First-time
Bryan/College Station Saturday Farmers’ to book an appointment, call 713-528-7273.
Houston area students receive 2 weeks of free class-
Market – 8 a.m.-noon, Wm. J. Bryant @ Bus. Rt. 6.
es, $15/class, $40 4/classes, $85 unlimited 30
Midtown Saturday Market –
www.tafia.com/
Sunday
days) NiaMoves in the Heights, 3221 Houston Ave.,
mfm.html, 8 a.m.-noon. RAIN OR SHINE. At
713-864-4260,
www.niamoves.com.
Monica Pope’s restaurant T’afia, 3701 Travis St., JennYoga Classes - 11 a.m. Healthy Hips/Power
Houston. Yoga 4:30 Power & Flow with arm bal-
Unity Church of Practical Christianity – Sunday
ancers/inversions. See Monday, JennYoga listing
Services 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Pipers Meadow
Bayou City Saturday Farmers’ Market –
for location and contact details.
Community Center, 12590 Pipers View Dr., Webster,
www.buranharvest.org/programs/market/index.html.
TX, 281-554-7420,
www.unitychurch.info.
8 a.m.-Noon, 3000 Richmond Ave., Houston. Spiritual Teachings of AQUARIAN FOUNDA-
TION. Come and hear a powerful Spiritual message Richmond Sunday Farmers Market – 12 noon- 4
Onion Creek Saturday Heights Farmers’
or lecture. Subject matter ranges from Spiritual
Market, – 8 a.m. - noon – www.houstonfarmersmar
p.m.,
www.wildwestworldinc.com, 5005 FM 359,
Healing, mediumship, karma, meditation, life after
ket.org, between Stude wood and Heights Blvd. behind
south of FM 723, Richmond, TX.
Onion Creek Coffee House, 3106 White Oak Blvd.,
death, reincarnation, money, sex & power and much
Houston 77007.
more. All meetings held at 4910 Willowbend Blvd.,
Heights Sunday Farmers Market - 12 noon-4
Ste. A. EVERY SUNDAY at 11 a.m. For more infor- p.m., 600 Shepherd on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of
Katy Lacentera Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m.-noon mation call Rev. Aleethea Willard @ 713-721-8833. each month.
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