Self Improvement Classes in NYC, New York

During the lesson, students will learn how to steer, how to control the sails, the different parts of the boat, and a few basic maneuvers. This workshop is perfect for people new to the sport. Concepts are taught on the water and reinforced on land in the classroom. This will be a great experience for those deciding if they want to learn more about...

These fun, lively and interactive seminars will show you how to have a stress-free, utterly successful, satisfying, and easy – that’s right, easy – life. The Kanes’ approach to self discovery is anthropological in nature. (An anthropologist is one who observes human behavior and notates what he or she sees in a non-judgmental way)....

Is to present movement through the lens of the Alexander Technique. She has combined her knowledge and experience of the Alexander Technique, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Feldenkrais, Yoga and various dance techniques in creating this class. Work with the whole body coordination to find your balance and center through an extended session on the floor....

Even if you don’t speak another language, translation can be a wonderful way to explore how language works. Refresh your approach to your own reading and writing in this workshop with award-winning translator Jennifer Croft.  We will look closely at a range of texts, including but not limited to work in translation; and complete one translation...

This lesson provides the student with a solid foundation of skills as well as a certification from US Sailing, the national governing body of sailing. Students learn how to rig and derig a boat, sail at different angles to the wind, turn the boat through the wind, tie various knots, as well as how to predict the weather. Skills taught on the water...

Full Course Name Healing What Grieves You: Releasing Unresolved Grief of All Kinds Whether the death of a loved one or a beloved pet, a divorce, home foreclosure, or job loss, we all experience painful losses in life that affect us deeply, leaving lasting scars. We are often expected to soldier on and bury our feelings.  In this workshop we...

In this workshop, we will introduce you to the essential foundations you’ll need to learn if you’re serious about having a successful dating and sex life. Some of the things that we’ll cover in this workshop include: What to say to start a conversation with an attractive woman How to make the right first impression How to approach a beautiful...

Meditation is a tool for the mind to achieve different states of being. Out of thousands of types of meditation, we offer a core of the most simple and effective practices. If everyone around you was happy, could you ever be sad? Imagine a world where everyone is smiling. Imagine all those smiles were secret signs of a joy that doesn’t end. Cool,...

Acupressure is an ancient healing art to promote balance in your body, mind, and spirit. We will explore acupressure points that relate to stress-related ailments, such as headaches, stomachaches and tense shoulders. You will learn a self-acupressure point routine to help you feel centered and calm. In addition, energy balancing exercises (Qi Gong)...

Conflicts are inevitable when people with different personalities and goals are put together to work in the same environment. Quite often, the clash that results leads to extreme anger and animosity, and this can have a very disruptive effect on the entire team. As a leader, you are often called upon to defuse the situation and resolve differences...

Full Course Name Natural Rest for Addiction: A Radical Approach to Recovery Through Mindfulness After twenty years of addiction to drugs and alcohol, Scott Kiloby developed the Natural Rest for Addiction program which has helped people all over the world confront the root of their addiction, anxiety and depression. Scott is the founder of the first...

Are you experiencing wounding that appears irrational? Do you feel like negative parts of your personality repeat over and over even though you have been actively working on your healing?  Working with your "inner child" energy deepens the connection to the many facets of your personality and helps you become aware of the complexity of your feelings....

Neuroscientific insights and new fields such as “Health Psychology” and “Learned Optimism” have recently been revealing that people can learn to change their thinking and behavior in ways that revitalize the brain and enhance happiness and well-being.  Eastern wisdom teachings have long taught “skillful methods” for the study and...

The Positive Thinking Course explores the art and practice of positive thinking as a way to lead to a happier and more balanced life. You’ll begin to examine the nature of your thoughts and learn to transform them, making way for a calmer mind and better relationships. Topics include the following: The nature of thought The nature of the self...

Of all the things that we have no control of in our lives—the way we speak to ourselves should not be one of them. We should not become task masters and tough drill sergeants to ourselves. Why not? Because it doesn’t work! No one wants to live with a bully—even if that bully has taken up permanent residence inside! The more we blame ourselves,...