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Workshop – 07.23 & 24 – Breath Body Mind w. Richard Brown MD

Friday, May 14th, 2010

A Seminar for People Who Want To Improve Their Quality of Life

Friday – July 23rd 2010 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM and

Saturday – July 24th 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

We are very pleased to host this workshop with Richard P. Brown, MD at the Center for Symbolic Studies and Stone Mountain Counseling, PC.

Breath~Body~Mind is a unique fusion of breath, movement and meditation techniques derived from yoga, Qi Gong, orthodox Christian monks, Buddhism, and modern science. These powerful self-regulation techniques relieve anxiety, improve focus and increase well-being.

Coherent Breathing, Victory Breathing, and Breath Moving enhance and optimizes brain, heart, and lung function while stimulating the healing, calming, recharging parts of the nervous system. Open Focus meditation can be used to relieve physical and emotional pain.

Participants are encouraged to bring mats, blankets, pillows, etc. which will help them to feel comfortable sitting and lying on the floor.

Registration & questions:

PLEASE NOTE:  THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL.  WE ARE UNABLE TO TAKE ANY FURTHER REGISTRATIONS AT THIS TIME.

Location: Stone Mountain Counseling Center, 310 River Rd. Extension, New Paltz, NY 12561. For directions click here or call 845-658-8083.

Cost: Regular Fee: $150 Non-MD Health Care Providers and Yoga Teachers Fee: $125

Full time students & seniors on fixed income Fee: $75

Lunch on Saturday: $10.00

Scholarships available for those in need, please inquire.

Dr. Richard Brown, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, is an international expert on Complementary and Alternative Medicine and a pioneer in holistic approaches to psychiatry, including the use of supplements such as SAM-e and Rhodiola Rosea and techniques such as yogic breathing. Dr. Brown’s award winning book, How to Use Herbs, Nutrients, and Yoga in Mental Health Care, can be ordered at www.WWNorton.com or viewed on his website: www.haveahealthymind.com. Books will be sold at the workshop and Dr. Brown will be available for signing.

- This event is in conjunction with The Center for Symbolic Studies, Inc. which is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit supported by contributions from the public -

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