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LIGHTS & LEARNING CENTERS GUIDE

You’ve put it off long enough. Now’s your chance. It’s time to learn how to relax, stretch, meditate, or how to connect with your soul. Maybe, start a new career or learn about your past lives. Our 10th annual “Back to School” Celebration features a guide to the best wholistic learning centers, spiritual schools and "bright spots" in the area. Contact the centers for more information. Hopefully, this guide supports you in getting..."BACK TO SCHOOL!"

TO SEARCH BY COUNTY/AREA, USE THESE LINKS:

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NASSAU

11:11 Soma Healing Center
2453 Soma Ave., S. Bellmore (516) 783-1234
Rev. Lorry Salluzzi,
www.psychic-healer.tv
Lorrysallu@aol.com
Stress Relief & Spiritual Development. Reiki I $75+, Reiki II $200+ and Master $500, Guided Imagery Meditation Classes. Free Reiki Workshops! Psychic Medium Readings & Development classes…Psychic healing sessions with Color, Sound, & Energy Balancing available.

Affirmations
778 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage
(516) 939-0567
http://www.affirmations.org
Workshops include: Creating Abundance, Inner Child, Body Wisdom, Forgiveness, Releasing Fear, Love Yourself/Heal Your Life Workshop, and Attracting A Loving Relationship (For Singles.)

Ancient Healing Therapeutics
Patricia Bono
(516) 922-7574
email:patricia@optonline.net
http://www.creationsmagazine.com/banners/BONO.html
Classes and certification offered in Tradi- tional Usui & Karuna® Reiki; workshops on Native American Spirituality/ Medicine Wheel and Animal Communication.

Dahn Center
www.dahncenter.com
East Meadow, (516) 227-0101
Great Neck, (516) 487-8406
Syosset, (516) 364-3413
Yoga & Meditation. Experience: Fitness, weight control, clarity, relaxation, emotional stability, positive attitude & self-confidence.

Dipamkara Meditation Center
274-A New York Avenue, Huntington
Gen Kelsang Togden, Resident Teacher
(631) 692-9594
email: QuickWisdom@aol.com
website: www.WisdomInNewYork.org
Offering meditation classes and the Buddhist path of wisdom and compassion. In Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Call for Free newsletter and class schedule.

Eyes of Learning, Inc.
PO Box 8007, Hicksville, NY 11802
(516) 731-0909
http://www.eyesoflearning.com
The Eyes of Learning is LI's oldest, non-profit, volunteer, 501 c (3) and most respected Metaphysical Learning and Teaching Center. Programs on: meditation, psychic awareness, ESP, past lives, chakras, tarot, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, healing & more. Established in 1983, this year marks their 20th Birthday.

The Feldenkrais® Center of L.I.
Lisa Nathanson
100 W. Park Avenue, Suite 304
Long Beach
(516) 431-1383
Group classes and workshops in Awareness Through Movement® and emotional release. Private sessions also available.

Fire and Wind Healing Institute
(845) 365-4049
fwheal@optonline.net
http://www.fireandwindhealing.com
3- year certification program in Heart Centered Energetic Healing TM. The program aims to lead students through self-transformation in an environment of acceptance, connection, awareness and love.

Full Circle Wholistic Health Center
Bellmore and Northport Offices
(631) 754-8302
e-mail: bodymind@mindspring.com
Offering: Emotional Release Therapy, groups and individual sessions, Swedish and Oriental Massage, Reiki treatments & classes.

Global Harmony House
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Org.
46 S. Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
(516) 773-0971
http://www.ghhny.com
http://www.bkwsu.com
Ongoing FREE Programs: Beginning Meditation, Thursday Insight Sessions, Positive Thinking, Stress-Free Living, Art to Relax, Developing Self-Esteem, World Meditation Hour, Open Meditation (Mon.-Fri. –7:30pm) and more...

Groh Well Healing Center
Susan Groh, M.D.
2916 Frankel Blvd., Merrick
(516) 867-5132
http://www.grohwellhealingcenter.com
Offering: Nutritional Counseling; Intuitive Counseling; Meditation; Native American Medicine Wheel/Drumming; Tarot; Energy Healing; Aura Photography; Past Life Regression; Reiki Healing Circle; Inner Child Workshop; Angel Guidance; Chakras; Empower Your World Thru Love.

The Healers' Exchange
Carol Leitner
641 Old Country Rd. Plainview (at The Family Wellness Center)
(516) 487-1649
The Healers' Exchange– Networking among healers to increase client referrals. Also, hands-on-healing and holistic workshops for healers and the general public. Also Kripalu Yoga/ Stretch classes and Singles with Spirit, singles holistic health events.

Instant Karma
14 South Village Ave. Rockville Centre
(516) 763-0833
http://www.instantkarmastore.com
Classes in psychic development, astrology, mediumship, tarot, yoga and visualization.

Dr. John Kukor/Dr. Nancy Brand
26 Aberdeen Road, New Hyde Park
(516) 354-2888
Offering meditations, lectures & workshops for community or church groups.

Long Island Feng Shui Institute
P.O. Box 368, Old Westbury
(516) 621-9898
Ileen Weiss Nelson, Director
http://www.fengshuischools.com
info@fengshuischools.com
The most well respected and internation-ally recognized faculty, teaching basic, intermediate and Feng Shui Professional Training Certification Programs. Featuring authors Denise Linn, R.D. Chin, David Kennedy, Jon Sandifer and more. Classes are held at the magnificent gardens of The Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay. OPEN HOUSE: Call for info & brochure.

The Loving Touch Center of Garden City (Nassau County)
(516) 747-6349
International School of Reiki
Joan D. Michalaros, Dir., Trad. Master
Offfering Reiki I, Reiki II, Advanced Practitioner and Mastership Classes, Reiki Child Workshop, and Magnified Healing Workshop. Healing Circle Thursdays @7:30pm.

Lubavitch of Long Island
Places to learn and discuss Jewish spirituality and mysticism.
Cedarhurst–295-2478/ Commack–543-1307 Coram–698-4000/ Dix Hills–462-1744 Great Neck–487-4554/ Lake Grove–585-0521 Melville–549-6876/ Roslyn–484-8185 Port Washington–767-TORA/ Syosset– 938-1177/ Setauket–689-2398/ SUNY Stony Brook–246-6144/ Southampton–287-2249

Natural Alternatives
Ellen Kamhi, RN, Ph.D.
Certified Nurse/Educator
Oyster Bay
(516) 624-7849
(800) 829-0918
http://www.naturalnurse.com
Classes cover outside herbal identification, homeopathy, Bach Flowers, Reflexology, Alternative Politics, Natural Foods, Electromagnetic and Energy healing, medicinal use of herbs and more.

New York College of Health Professions
6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset
(800) 922-7337
http://www.nycollege.edu
A non-profit educational organization and one of the nation’s premier centers of Wholistic Medicine. Degree programs: Massage Therapy, AMMA Therapy®, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Wholistic Nursing (approved CEs for RNs). Programs are registered by the NYS Educ. Dept.

The New York Institute of Chinese Medicine
155 First St., Mineola
(516) 739-1545 or -2798
Fax (516) 873-9622
Offers two fully accredited programs of study leading to professional diplomas: A 3-year Acupuncture program, and a program in Oriental Medicine (acupuncture & Herbology.)

Pathways to Health Center
One Elm Street, Great Neck
(516) 504-0283
http://www.therapeuticsource.com
Offering guided meditation classes and workshops on smoking cessation, weight loss, hypno-birthing and stress reduction.

Ramakrishnananda Classic Yoga Society
733 Middle Neck Rd. (Left Rear Cottage), Great Neck
(516) 466-0605
http://www.Ramakrishnananda.com
Founded with the intention of sharing the spiritual experience and teachings of H.H. Ramakrishnananda Swami. It offers deity worship, Mantra chanting, mind-body awareness sessions and meditation.

Reiki Center of the South Shore
Donna Miller-Small, Reiki Master
(516) 764-0153
millergromet@aol.com
Reiki training all levels; complementary consultation & demo. Free Healing Circle the last Wednesday of the month. Reiki educator available for lectures, workshops, and demonstrations in public and corporate settings.

Religious Science Long Island
Teaching the Science of the Mind® For
Inner Transformation & Outer Change
17 Maple Place, Hicksville
(516) 822-9314
http://www.religioussciencelongisland.org
Sundays– 10:30-11:45am. Junior School, ages 4-11–10:30-11:45am. Tuesdays/Thursdays 7-9:30pm. Accredited Science Of Mind® Classes Wednesdays 7 - 7:50pm. Mid-Week Faith Lift With Rev. Angie Weber, Minister.

Serenity Yoga Center
166 West Park Ave. (between Magnolia & National), Long Beach
(516) 897-2800
Mark Becker
Yoga expert Mark Becker and his yoga teachers have come to Long Beach, teaching students of all levels Hatha Yoga, Yoga Teacher’s Certification Course, and One-on-One. Learn how to fine-tune your skills and avoid injuries. Call for schedule.

School of Structural Alignment
Chuck Ruland
P.O. Box 1972
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-8814
http://www.charlesruland.com
Original Mapping is a 5-week course on creating the life you want. For more information or to register www.OMworkshop.com or call.

Sharon Turner’s Awakenings
Clairvoyant Training Program
Contact: Christina Maria (631) 821-8082
Awakenings offers a clairvoyant training certification program preparing students to become professional readers/healers through a personalized healing journey.

Reflexology Certification
Hicksville,
(516) 294-0907
MaryAnn Chirichella, LMT
ARCB Nationally Certified Reflexologist
Reflex4Health@aol.com
Reflexology Certification– The Affordable Program. Students eligible for National Cert. Small classes, individualized attention.Take advantage of my early registration discount and save $325 on upcoming Fall classes.

Yoga Flow Studio
977 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head
(516) 656-0672
http://www.yogaflowstudio.com
yogaflow@earthlink.net
Group & Private Instruction: Anusara Yoga, Astanga, Basics, Prenatal, Anatomy for Yoga Workshops. Winter retreat in Mexico. Lorraine Aguilar, P.T.– Yoga Therapeutics, Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

The Yoga & Polarity Center
32 Church Street, Malverne
(516) 596-0397
Offering a variety of Yoga, Yoga Teacher Certification, Polarity Certification and Meditation and Communications Classes.


SUFFOLK

Amba Yoga Center
Lesa Kingsbury, RYT
321 Middle Country Rd, Smithtown
(631) 366-3396
http://www.ambayoga.com
Offering Iyengar, Vinyasa and Pranayama yoga classes. Size is limited to 15 students for maximum attention. Private yoga lessons and yoga therapy also available. Yoga Therapy is one-on-one client centered bodywork that releases both physical and emotional stresses.

Blue Point Wellness Center
18 A Weeks Street, Blue Point
(631) 363-0036
http://www.BPWellCenter.com
Joanne Bagshaw, MA, Owner
Offering: massage therapy, acupuncture, psychotherapy, yoga, pilates, reflexology, reiki, workshops, and like-minded individuals.

Body Wellness
with Linda Alessandro
Huntington (516) 410-3700
http://www.bodywellness.com
susan@bodywellness.com
Corporate Health & Fitness programs, including workshops in Cancer Prevention: Learn the basic components of a Cancer Free Life. See website for lecture dates.

Body and Yoga Wellness Studio
328 Main Street, Huntington
(631) 425-1126
Certified Hatha Yoga classes (group & private), focusing on stress and pain reduction, alignment and somatic health. Weekly classes include Partner Yoga, Facial Acupressure, etc.

Center of Living Light/Living Light Reiki
Suffolk, Manhattan, NJ,
(631) 728-4173
http://www.CenterofLivingLight.org
robin@CenterofLivingLight.org
Providing the benefits of Reiki to the communities in which we live and work. Free Reiki Community Circles at the Westhampton Beach & Riverhead Libraries; donations-only Reiki Clinic at Southampton Hospital, all degree levels of classes on LI, Manhattan & NJ.

Center Point
Integrated Health, Counseling & Spiritual Development
Directors: Lenny Izzo, DC, & Irene Siegel, CSW
202 E. Main St., Ste # 102, Huntington
(631) 547-5433
http://www.centerpoint.bz
Courses, groups & lectures on holistic health and healing, psychotherapy, meditation, spiritual attunement, and ancient traditions of healing, energy work, and Light Body technology.

Earth Beat/Costa Beat
Rosemarie Ceraso, Director
(631) 827-5277
http://www.earthbeat.net
http://www.costabeat.com
A multicultural arts organization offering Afro-Caribbean musical programs, bookings and drumming funshops/trips in NY & Costa Rica.

The East End Center for Healing Arts
Rita Davies
(631) 653-4541
Offering safe, gentle methods to guide and assist you on your journey of self-discovery and wholeness. Transformational Breath combined with Reiki classes and sessions.

The Essence
114 Main Street, Northport
(631) 261-5907
Home of the AuraStar 2000™ Biofeedback Imaging System. Full body aura picture & chakra analysis by appointment. Pinpoint imbalances in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Education in aromatherapy, color healing, naturopathic medicine & more.

Gathering of Light
Rev. JoAnn Barrett
(631) 265-3822
http://www.gatheringoflight.org
A spiritual fellowship that provides a place of worship, learning, experience and community. All forms of human spirituality are recognized and honored. Our mission is positive and practical spirituality and our services and programs support that aim to the fellowship and the community. Also: Little Lights Children's spirituality program.

The Healing Fellowship of the United Mother-Father
425 New York Ave., Ste. #207, Huntington
(631) 549-6615
Learn Faith Healing and become ordained in this original faith. Program for personal enlightenment. Meditation/Healing Circles.

Holistic Healthcare & Spa of East Northport
Dr. Christopher Fischer, Naturopathic Doctor
28 Vernon Valley Rd.
(631) 757-3366
Treatment and education in Naturopathic medicine. Acupuncture, Massage, Reiki, Esthetics, Aromatherapy, Aurastar 2000™ Biofeedback Imaging System Readings & Color Therapy. Call for info.

The Human Development Company
P.O. Box 1483, Melville
(516) 220-6471
(631) 692-0986
http://www.thehumandevelopmentcompany.com
info@thehumandevelopmentcompany.com
A new theory of human development based on body-mind-spirit. Creates movement in areas of child development, marriage, relationship/love, aging. Workshops, seminars, speakers bureau..

*L A Meditation Center
Judith Giannotti, M.A., R.Hy., Director
7 North Avenue, Smithtown
(631) 360-2007
email: LAMedCentr@aol.com
*Light Awakenings– offering: “How to Meditate,” Astrological Awareness Workshops, Angelic Communication, Karma of Relations, Channelled Writing, Soul Mates, Meditations, Past-Life Regressions, and personalized Spirit-Guided Meditation/ Regression sessions.

L.I. School of Colon Hydro-Therapy
105 W. Hoffman Avenue, Lindenhurst
(631) 956-7152
http://www.abcwellnesscenter.com
Begin a new career in two weeks! 100- hour course leading to foundation level certification with I-ACT, International Association of Colon Hydro-therapy.

Loving Touch Center of Huntington
Rhea Angel, Director & Reiki Master Teacher
(631) 475-6879
http://www.reiki-LTC.org
Certification for all levels including Reiki Master Practitioner, also Reiki Master Teacher Program. Serving L.I. since 1990. Interfaith Reiki Ministry. FREE Reiki Healing & Meditation Circle Mon., 7:30pm.

Mindworks Center for The Self
Phyllis-Terri Gold, Ph.D., NCC, Director
10 Stirrup Lane, Fort Salonga
(631) 269-5330
http://www.ptgold.com
Workshops on psychospiritual topics and practical aspects of living, meditation groups and "Marma for Creating the Life of your Dreams" Workshops. Individual,couple and family counseling, healing and Intuitive sessions, & more.

Moonfire Meeting House
1691 County Road #39, Southampton
(631) 287-9000
moonfire@optonline.net
http://www.moonfiremeetinghouse.com
Center for Wholistic Wellness, Earth Education and Spiritual Development since 1990. Native American teachings, seasonal community circles and celebrations, Shamanic counseling, annual Journey of the Waters, New Mexico & Colorado.

On-Balance Life Centers
8 Winding Lane, Levittown
(516) 796-2454
Hypnotherapy for peak performance! Lose weight, reduce stress & pain, stop smoking, and gain self confidence. Hatha yoga with a vinyassa twist. Workshops, retreats and corporate programs.

Sanctuary of Peace
with Rev. Kathryn Barley
55 East Rogues Path, Huntington Station
(631) 424-2929
Offering monthly groups: Reiki and healing circles. Healing Nights, 4 times/year at season's change. Ministerial Classes and healing programs, as well as fund raising to support the programs of the Sanctuary. Sanctuary of Peace & Harmony, Inc., a not for profit corporation dedicated to programs of healing for the community and world.

The School of Women’s Ways
1691 County Road #39, Southampton
(631) 287-9000
moonfire@optonline.net
http://www.moonfiremeetinghouse.com
Workshops, empowerment circles, retreats, Rites of Passage, and Introduc-tion to multi-cultural Wisdom Traditions. Living the mysteries of the feminine. Changing lives from the inside out!

Spirit Walk
56 South Main St., Sayville
(631) 244-5620
Classes, lectures, music events, psychic readings, crystals, jewelry, books, fairies, aromatherapy, and more.

Yoga Anand Ashram
42 Merrick Road, Amityville
(631) 691-8475
http://www.santosha.com
Offerings include: Yoga Training (day & evenings) and Yoga Philosophy courses; Meditation (Sun. at 9:30am); Free Lectures; Children & Teen Yoga; Yearly Weekend Yoga Retreats; Seasonal Festivals & Celebrations; much more. Yoga books, videos, mats, clothing, etc. also available.

Yoga Darshana Center
180 Great E. Neck Road, West Babylon
(631) 893-1146
Specializing in Classical Yoga. We offer sanga, as well as, classes in yoga philosophy, breath control, Meditation and applied philosophy.


BROOKLYN

Mama Donna’s Tea Garden & Healing Haven
PO Box 380403
Exotic Brooklyn, NY 11238-0403
Phone/Fax 718-857-2247
Email: CityShaman@aol.com
http://www.DonnaHenes.net

A Ceremonial Center sponsoring events with Donna Henes, Urban Shaman as well as a Ritual Consultancy and Spirit Shop. Public Events Include: New and Full Moon Drumming Circles and other Celestially Auspicious Occasions, Ongoing Spirit Support Group Sessions, Workshops, Seminars, & Seasonal Celebrations.


QUEENS

Center for Body/Mind Prosperity
96-25 Linden Blvd., Ozone Park
(718) 738-1652, 738-4509 Fax

Dahn Center
www.dahncenter.com
Flushing, (718) 762-6373
Woodside, (718) 205-4435 (see Nassau)

The Queens Psychic Club
Flushing Free Synagogue
41-60 Kissena Blvd., Flushing
(718) 762-1448
Everyone is psychic, so all are welcome to the monthly meetings, the first Wednesday of every month. 7:30pm. Lectures and classes by the area’s most reputable psychics. Call for info.
Reflexology Training Program

The Science, Art & Heart
with Holly Papa & Associates
143-24 Poplar Avenue, Flushing
(718) 961-2786
The feet represent a microcosm of the entire body. Learn Foot Reflexology and have a tool for good health and easier living. Classes begin Sept. 21st, and are held one Sunday a month in Babylon. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Certificate programs available.

Reiki Peace Network/Reiki University®
Ellen Louise Kahne
Toll Free: 1-(877) HealNet
http://www.ReikiPeaceNetwork.com
email: Healnet@aol.com
Offering certified +Plus Point of Focus© Reiki hands-on-healing workshops and private sessions. This is unique, intense, focused, intuitive Reiki at its best. Feng Shui Reiki Crystal Healing© and intuitive sound healing are used. New Reiki U Degree/ Certification Program, Teachers Preparation Intensive and Karuna +Plus Master Healer Level available for Reiki Masters of all lineages. Free Reiki Peace Network Magazine© featuring our full schedule, articles, healing recipes, lectures and events.


MANHATTAN


One Spirit Learning Alliance, Ltd.
330 West 38th Street, Suite 1500
Phone/Fax: (212) 931-6840
Email onespirit@elink-mail.net
http://www.onespiritinterfaith.org
Interfaith Seminary– 2-year training program in interfaith ministry. Interfaith Retreat Center– Experiential retreats open to the public. Integral Learning Institute– Courses that apply spirituality into everyday life.

Fire and Wind Healing Institute
(845) 365-4049
(see Nassau listing)

The New Seminary
(212) 222-3711
Rev. Deborah Steen Ross, Assoc. Director
A two-year training program for Interfaith Ministry, chartered under the guidelines of the SUNY Board of Regents. Academic year program from Sept. to June. Call for info.

Swedish Institute
College of Massage Therapy & School of Acupuncture & Oriental Studies

(212) 924-5900
http://www.swedishinstitute.org
The oldest massage school in the country and offering a 3-year Master’s level program focusing on Classical Chinese Acupuncture.