BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/berkeley-ca/all.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - berkeley-ca BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alameda Chess Classes DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTSTAMP:20260811T001040Z UID:67901-1786320000-1797551999@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Alameda Monday Chess (kids & adults)\nOpen to adults and child ren. A half-hour lecture aimed at players between 500 and 1500 USChess in strength\, followed by a USChess-rated tournament game with a G/25\;d5 tim e control. USChess Membership is required\, https://www.berkeleychessschoo l.org/uscf-membership/. Trophies to the top five at the end of each sessio n.\nFall One: August 10th – October 5th (8-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRAT ION\n\nFall Two: October 19th – December 14th (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REG ISTRATION\n  \nAlameda Thursday Chess (kids)\n\nImmerse yourself in the e xciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily ! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading\, sc ience\, and math\, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyon d academia\, chess influences social behavior including self esteem\, resp ect for others\, patience\, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it ’s FUN!\nAll skill levels welcome.\nFall One: August 13th – October 8t h (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION\n\nFall Two: October 15th – Decemb er 17th (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T001040Z LOCATION:649 Pacific Ave\, Alameda\, CA 94501\, United States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/alameda-chess-classes/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monthly BCS Cash Quads! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 DTSTAMP:20260806T061936Z UID:66881-1786752000-1797724799@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Players will be divided into groups of 4 by rating\, or\, if n o rating\, then by Age.\nFirst place in each group will Receive $80! (winn er take all!)\n3 rounds Total. Rounds are \n1pm\, Round 2 as soon as round 1 finishes\, Round 3 as soon as Round 2 finishes \nG/30 with a 15 second increment \nAll Tournament players must be USCF members. \nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nThe Cash Quad tournaments are only f or adults and strong scholastic players rated over 800 \nBCS Cash Quads Au gust 15th                EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads Sep tember 19th         EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads October 17t h               EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads November 21s t           EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads December 19th           EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T061936Z LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, U nited States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/monthly-bcs-cash-quads/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Labor Day Weekend K-12 Quads DTSTART:20260905T200000Z DTEND:20260905T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T061259Z UID:17591-1788613200-1788622200@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the Berkeley K-12 Quads! First time tournam ent players will be grouped with other first-timers and experienced tourna ment players will play with others of similar rating. \n\n3-round Quad tou rnament\nUSCF-rated event — Current USCF membership is required to parti cipate\nDrop-off welcome as supervision will be provided\nTime control is game in 25 with a 5 second delay\nTrophies awarded to the top players in e very quad\, all other players will receive a participation medal.\nEntry f ee is $45 if pre-registered or $55 the day of the event (you must register at least 30 minutes before the event)\n\nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nBerkeley K-12 Quads September 5th                   EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T061259Z LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, U nited States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/san-ramon-spring-quad-tourna ment/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20260906T173000Z DTEND:20260906T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:0isfhvm21mn53b3p0nq51upls9_R20251207T183000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration: https://momence.com/l/Oehyr1LyAbout Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfaith religious org anization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine throu gh the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, a nd trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportunities to support spi ritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a friend\, share thi s post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20260906T173000Z DTEND:20260906T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/Lbh1R 8aP5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Getting Comfortable with Capacity DTSTART:20260906T180000Z DTEND:20260906T191500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T061655Z UID:23178@uucb.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Rev. Marcus Liefert\n\nModernity places hope in humanity's end less potential to grow—"Onward and upward forever!" as one of our spirit ual ancestors declared in the Five Points of the New Theology. But overemp hasizing our power and neglecting our limitations and vulnerability leaves us ill equipped to meet the challenges of our times. How do we hold a con versation that both honors our constraints and inspires us to build the ca pacity to achieve our purpose? LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T061655Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/sunday-worship-service-6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20260906T183000Z DTEND:20260906T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:0isfhvm21mn53b3p0nq51upls9_R20251207T183000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:About Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfa ith religious organization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine through the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in c are\, respect\, and trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportuniti es to support spiritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a f riend\, share this post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mosaic: A Women's Psychedelic Integration Circle with Dr. Lyssa Me nard DTSTART:20260906T210000Z DTEND:20260906T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:k4993be5eqf4s6q33p3o6rjja1_R20260104T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/vrhyOynX Many of us work with psychedelics without a guide or with limited support to integrate these experiences. That can feel painful or lonely when we’ ve had meaningful journeys (and also when we’ve had disappointing journe ys!). Healing – especially from interpersonal injuries – deepens when done in community. The same is true of personal and spiritual growth. Even the most joyful experiences are best metabolized when witnessed. Together \, we become a mosaic – a colorful and varied community\, greater togeth er than the sum of our parts.Mosaic is a psychedelic integration circle f or self-identified women. Here\, you’ll find a supportive space to integ rate the lessons\, challenges\, and wisdom from psychedelic journeys so th at you can apply those learnings to everyday life. Together\, we’ll seek to understand our psychedelic experiences and make profound insights acce ssible and actionable.This is a drop-in\, monthly supported peer group rat her than a psychotherapy group. We create space for sharing stories and ex periences\, receiving support\, and forging genuine connections. Meditatio n\, mindful movement\, somatic practices\, Internal Family Systems parts w ork\, and creative tools are all part of the fun.Whether you’re new to i ntegration or looking to deepen your practice\, you’ll find a supportive community here. Note: You’re invited to bring an object for our commun ity altar that represents some aspect of your journey.Dr. Lyssa Menard is a psychologist\, psychedelic therapist\, and professor (Northwestern Univ ersity Medical School) with specialties in Integrative Medicine\, trauma t reatment\, and health psychology. She is the founder of Strategies for Cha nge\, a coaching and consulting firm promoting personal\, organizational\, and leadership change and has been a consultant to a wide range of media outlets\, including CNN\, New York Times\, and WebMD. She brings this vari ed background to her integration groups\, facilitating growth and change t hrough a multi-media concoction of integrative therapeutic approaches (min dful movement\, creative arts\, somatic healing and embodiment\, social co nnection\, and spiritual ritual).

Dr. Menard’s book\, "Results May Vary: Hope & Healing through Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy" is schedu led for release in 2026. As a beneficiary of excellent (and also\, sadly\, lackluster) psychedelic treatment\, she is a skeptic of the field\, a cri tic when necessary\, and a true believer in the healing possibilities offe red by these medicines. She serves as an advocate for community and patien t education and fights for legal access to psychedelics for health and hea ling. As a recent transplant to California's Bay Area\, Dr. Menard spends a ridiculous amount of time at The Berkeley Alembic\, cavorting in nature \, worshipping the sun\, and developing community.

Learn more about L yssa here: https://lyssamenard.com/Read Lyssa’s musings on Substack: htt ps://lyssamenard.substack.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mosaic: A Women's Psychedelic Integration Circle with Dr. Lyssa Me nard DTSTART:20260906T220000Z DTEND:20260907T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:k4993be5eqf4s6q33p3o6rjja1_R20260104T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ mosaic-a-womens-psychedelic-integration-circle-4085343Many of us work with psychedelics without a guide or with limited support to integrate these e xperiences. That can feel painful or lonely when we’ve had meaningful jo urneys (and also when we’ve had disappointing journeys!). Healing – es pecially from interpersonal injuries – deepens when done in community. T he same is true of personal and spiritual growth. Even the most joyful exp eriences are best metabolized when witnessed. Together\, we become a mosai c – a colorful and varied community\, greater together than the sum of o ur parts.Mosaic is a psychedelic integration circle for self-identified w omen. Here\, you’ll find a supportive space to integrate the lessons\, c hallenges\, and wisdom from psychedelic journeys so that you can apply tho se learnings to everyday life. Together\, we’ll seek to understand our p sychedelic experiences and make profound insights accessible and actionabl e.This is a drop-in\, monthly supported peer group rather than a psychothe rapy group. We create space for sharing stories and experiences\, receivin g support\, and forging genuine connections. Meditation\, mindful movement \, somatic practices\, Internal Family Systems parts work\, and creative t ools are all part of the fun.Whether you’re new to integration or lookin g to deepen your practice\, you’ll find a supportive community here. No te: You’re invited to bring an object for our community altar that repre sents some aspect of your journey.Dr. Lyssa Menard is a psychologist\, ps ychedelic therapist\, and professor (Northwestern University Medical Schoo l) with specialties in Integrative Medicine\, trauma treatment\, and healt h psychology. She is the founder of Strategies for Change\, a coaching and consulting firm promoting personal\, organizational\, and leadership chan ge and has been a consultant to a wide range of media outlets\, including CNN\, New York Times\, and WebMD. She brings this varied background to her integration groups\, facilitating growth and change through a multi-media concoction of integrative therapeutic approaches (mindful movement\, crea tive arts\, somatic healing and embodiment\, social connection\, and spiri tual ritual).

Dr. Menard’s book\, "Results May Vary: Hope & Healing through Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy" is scheduled for release in 2 026. As a beneficiary of excellent (and also\, sadly\, lackluster) psyched elic treatment\, she is a skeptic of the field\, a critic when necessary\, and a true believer in the healing possibilities offered by these medicin es. She serves as an advocate for community and patient education and figh ts for legal access to psychedelics for health and healing. As a recent t ransplant to California's Bay Area\, Dr. Menard spends a ridiculous amount of time at The Berkeley Alembic\, cavorting in nature\, worshipping the s un\, and developing community.

Learn more about Lyssa here: https://l yssamenard.com/Read Lyssa’s musings on Substack: https://lyssamenard.sub stack.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:53titmejvpid1djak8g05g44ee@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20260907T150000Z DTEND:20260907T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T061523Z UID:36572-1788768000-1788769800@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00a m – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Chec k Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us \, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of othe rs. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, t here will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot o f background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nTh e zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061523Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-202 6-q3/2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Babies on the Farm! DTSTART:20260908T173000Z DTEND:20260908T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10002323-1788863400-1788870600@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,family,music DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our drop-in group for babies and their parents! We will meet to shmooze\, play and enjoy some music and Boichik bagels. You are welcome to come late or leave early. This is meant to be an informal a nd relaxed setting to get to know other parents and bond with your baby. M usic will be around 11:30 am. This will be run by Rena Greenfield\, Parent Connector for Urban Adamah and PJ Library. \nBy registering\, you acknowl edge that you have read and consented to Urban Adamah’s event policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/babies-on-the-farm-202698/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gender Journal General Body Meeting DTSTART:20260908T194500Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002024Z UID:10005295-1788871500-1788876000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Interested in journals? Gender? Joy? Then the Berkeley Journal of Gender\, Law\, and Justice is for you! Come eat lunch\, discuss inters ectional feminist articles\, and make friends at our general body meeting. Open to both current and prospective members. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002024Z LOCATION:132 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/gender-journal-general-body-meeting / X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:La Alianza & LSAD PIPS Internships Panel DTSTART:20260908T195000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T122014Z UID:10005239-1788871800-1788876000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Join members of Law Students of African Descent (LSAD) and La Alianza for a discussion about public interest and public sector (PIPS) in ternship pathways! Enjoy a free lunch while hearing from 2L panelists who recently navigated the 1L PIPs internship application process and spent th eir summers working in a variety of fields. The panel will be followed by breakout groups so attendees can ask questions individually or in small gr oups. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP and submit questions for panelists in advance. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T122014Z LOCATION:140 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/la-alianza-lsad-pips-internships-pa nel/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[BCLT] Hot Topics in Firm Structures (BigLaw vs High-End Boutiques ) DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002024Z UID:10004962-1788872400-1788876000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join BCLT for a dynamic lunch presentation on September 8 from 1-2 PM in 100 Law Building. This lunch will give you insight into differe nces between working at boutique and BigLaw firms.  \nSpeaker(s): \nAndr ew Merickel\, Partner\, Knobbe Martens\nGina Marek\, Partner\, Orrick \nRe gister Here! We ask that you register in advance for catering purposes. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002024Z LOCATION:100 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/hot-topics-in-firm-structures-bigla w-vs-high-end-boutiques/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[ASP] Note-Taking and Outlining Strategies DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T122014Z UID:10005138-1788872400-1788876000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Are you reviewing your notes from last week and unable to make them make sense? Have you been told that you need to outline but have no idea how to start? Come to this workshop hosted by the Academic Skills Pro gram\, where we will provide you with strategies that will help you learn note-taking methods tailored to your needs. \nWalk in overwhelmed\, walk o ut with a plan that saves time\, boosts retention\, and most importantly h elps you avoid crashing out during exam prep. \nAll J.D. and LL.M. student s are welcome to attend. A variety of snacks will be provided!  \nThis wo rkshop will be offered twice\, on Tuesday\, September 8\, and Friday\, Sep tember 11. It will not be recorded\, but we would be happy to meet with yo u if you cannot attend or have questions. You can schedule a meeting here: BerkeleyLawASP.as.me. The slides are posted on the ASP website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T122014Z LOCATION:130 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/asp-note-taking-and-outlining-strat egies/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Koreans at Berkeley Law: GBM & Welcome Lunch DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T122014Z UID:10005218-1788872400-1788876000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining Koreans at Berkeley Law (K-ABL)? Come to our welcome lunch! Meet the board\, learn about events for the fall semes ter\, and get to know other K-ABL members. JDs\, LLMs\, and visiting schol ars are welcome. \nRSVP here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T122014Z LOCATION:170 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/koreans-at-berkeley-law-gbm-welcome -lunch/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[BBLJ x Cooley and Gunderson] Litigation v. Transactions Lunch Pan el DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T121955Z UID:10005276-1788872400-1788876000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Interested in Big Law? BBLJ invites you to join Cooley litigat ion partner Tijana Brien and Gunderson transactional associate Adam Spauld ing to learn the difference between litigation and transactions as you det ermine your career interests. \nRSVP in advance. Lunch and firm swag will be provided! \nPlease note: This event will take place at Berkeley Law Wes t\, the new law school addition—just across the street from the main law school and next to Cafe Strada at 2680 Bancroft Way. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T121955Z LOCATION:Berkeley Law West – Great Hall\, 2680 Bancroft Way\, Berkeley URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/bblj-x-cooley-and-gunderson-litigat ion-v-transactions-lunch-panel/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pro Bonotes Open Rehearsal DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T121955Z UID:10005284-1788872400-1788876000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join the Pro Bonotes A Cappella group for an open rehearsal to learn more about the group\, our performances\, events\, and auditions. C ome ready to sing! (lunch provided) LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T121955Z LOCATION:244 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/pro-bonotes-open-rehearsal/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:American Constitution Society General Body Meeting DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T121955Z UID:10005285-1788872400-1788876000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join the Berkeley Law chapter of the American Constitution Soc iety for our General Body Meeting. Our chapter leadership will go over wha t ACS is\, our programming for this year\, and how students can get involv ed in leadership roles. Lunch will be served. RSVP here. \nSeptember 8\, 2 026 @ 1:00pm in Room 145. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T121955Z LOCATION:145 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/american-constitution-society-gener al-body-meeting-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) General Body Meeting DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002024Z UID:10005293-1788872400-1788876000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to our returning members and welcome to our new 1 Ls! Berkeley’s South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) is a dynamic organization focused on supporting\, empowering\, and advocating for the South Asian community within Berkeley Law. We are thrilled to host our fir st General Body Meeting where we will be introducing our board\, talking a bout membership\, previewing upcoming events\, and hosting a resume review workshop. If you are a 1L who would like their resume reviewed\, please b ring 2 printed copies. Lunch will be provided (RSVP so we know how much fo od to order). Please RSVP here. We hope to see you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002024Z LOCATION:240 Law Building & Warren Room\, Berkeley Law URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/south-asian-law-students-associatio n-salsa-general-body-meeting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BJELL General Body Meeting DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002024Z UID:10005294-1788872400-1788876000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Prospective members\, please join us at our first GBM! At this meeting\, we will be explaining this year’s production process and how to get involved with BJELL. \nFor current members\, we especially encourag e our Executive Editors and Senior Executive Editors to attend because the y will be working closely with our Associate Editors. However\, this is a great opportunity for everyone to connect with incoming members (and get f ree lunch)! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002024Z LOCATION:134 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/bjell-general-body-meeting-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20260908T210000Z DTEND:20260909T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tishrei Rosh Chodesh Circle DTSTART:20260909T020000Z DTEND:20260909T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182217Z UID:10001873-1788894000-1788899400@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Rosh Chodesh gatherings\, an opportuni ty to come together and get rooted in our Jewish tradition and the natural land cycles. Each session is crafted to correspond with the new Hebrew mo nth\, with texts and colors that symbolize the essence of the time. \nOur tradition suggests that each month holds a potential to work with differen t life issues—such as sleep\, anger\, eating\, sight\, and listening. We will explore these themes through text learning\, creative writing\, sing ing\, and sometimes working with flowers and Jewish traditional color theo ry. \nOur sessions will be held when the moon is absent\, opening us up to the possibilities of the new moon coming our way. Even when the world see ms to turn upside down and fall apart\, the moon keeps going in circles\, and we will be with her. Join us for a time of reflection\, connection\, a nd growth as we journey through the Jewish calendar together. \nBy registe ring\, you acknowledge that you have read and consented to Urban Adamah’ s event policy LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182217Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/tishrei-rosh-chodesh-circle-2025918/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga Fundamentals DTSTART:20260909T140000Z DTEND:20260909T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061104Z UID:10000865-1788937200-1788940800@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:4 Wednesdays 7  – 8 am \nSeptember 9\, 16\, 23 and 30th \nT his 4-session series is specially designed for beginners. You will learn t he foundations of Iyengar Yoga to help you build strength and flexibility and relieve stress. Designed for total beginners and students who want a b etter understanding of the foundational poses of Iyengar Yoga. All body ty pes and abilities are welcome. Ramona can offer you alternatives and modif ications so the practice meets your needs and interests. \nEach 60-minute session will build upon the prior class in a progressive manner.  You wil l get the most out of the classes if you attend them all. \n\n\n\n\nBenefi ts of joining us for this series:\n1  Its your time for Self Care \n2   Move your body in new ways \n3  Feel great physically and mentally \n4   Have fun while challenging yourself \n5  Move with new friends and i ncrease fun in your life \n  \nRegister Now\n4 Session Series \n\nHeld in -person at our location in South Berkeley.\nRegister for all 4 sessions in the series for a discounted rate of $99.\nDrop ins are allowed.\nStudents may also use their monthly memberships or class packs.\nIf you have a New Student Pass (2 weeks unlimited)\, you can join the sessions within those two weeks using your pass. Afterwards\, purchase a drop-in/membership/cla ss pack to cover the additional sessions.\n\n\nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\n \nRa mona Atanacio (she/her) is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. She first beg an a daily practice in law school to support her busy and active lifestyle . Ramona’s love for the practice grew as she learned that the study of y oga\, and the discovery of the mind and body\, was limitless. This led her to deepen her study of yoga through an initial teacher training program a nd Ashtanga yoga\, which eventually led to Iyengar Yoga. She has found Iye ngar Yoga to bring a much greater awareness and focus to her practice and life. \nRamona likes to teach an Iyengar Yoga class that is approachable\, invigorating\, and fun\, while also blending therapeutic and restorative elements of yoga. In her spare time\, she enjoys cooking Indian food in an Instant Pot and learning new dance moves. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061104Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/yoga-fundamental/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20260909T160000Z DTEND:20260909T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T061523Z UID:36582-1788944400-1788946200@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others . There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. L et’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, the re will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be se ated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You ar e welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to re gister only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo ch eck your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061523Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday- 2026-q3/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Power Hour with Grad Div DTSTART:20260909T170000Z DTEND:20260909T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T130019Z UID:10005772-1788948000-1788948000@grad.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Grad Students – Come take a well-deserved breather at Power Hour with Grad Div. Drop by to grab a dose of caffeine\, snag some free fo od\, and chat/mingle with fellow grad students and staff who actually get it. No agendas\, no pressure—just good vibes and free fuel. \nWednesday\ , September 9\, 10:00 a.m. at Sather Gate. While supplies last. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T130019Z LOCATION:Sather Gate URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/event/power-hour-with-grad-div/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Graduate Division X-SOURCE-URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/announcements/opportunities/ca l-esports-community-center-open-house-2-1-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[BBLJ x Kirkland] Connect With Kirkland | Gelato Cart DTSTART:20260909T194500Z DTEND:20260909T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T121955Z UID:10005185-1788957900-1788962400@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join the Berkeley Business Law Journal and Kirkland & Ellis at Berkeley Law West – Great Hall for a sweet treat and a chance to connec t! You’ll meet Kirkland attorneys and members of the Legal Talent Acquis ition team. This event is open to all BBLJ 1L students. \nRegister here by 9/8 @6pm! \nContact BA_Atty_Recruiting@kirkland.com with any questions. \ nPlease note: This event will take place at Berkeley Law West\, the new la w school addition—just across the street from the main law school and ne xt to Cafe Strada at 2680 Bancroft Way. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T121955Z LOCATION:CA\, United States URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/bblj-x-kirkland-connect-with-kirkla nd-gelato-cart/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LL.M. Job Fairs - And Other Resources DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T121955Z UID:10005038-1788958800-1788962400@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Law is a founding member of the two major LL.M. job f airs: the International Student Interview Program (ISIP) and the UCLA LL.M . Interview Program. Any LL.M. students interested in conducting a job sea rch should join us to learn the details of these job fairs and how they ca n play in to your job search — as well as a conversation about external job boards and other tools in your tool kit! \nThis event is intended for LL.M. students. Lunch will be served. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T121955Z LOCATION:100 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/ll-m-job-fairs-and-other-resources/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BERC Law Welcome Event DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T121955Z UID:10005264-1788958800-1788962400@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join BERC Law for an introduction to the world of energy law!   \nCurious about what a career in energy law looks like? Come hear from a panel of students about their experiences with recruiting and working in energy law across Big Law\, government agencies\, and nonprofits. \nWheth er you’re already interested in energy law or just want to learn more ab out the field\, come connect with fellow students\, ask questions\, and ge t an inside look at the many paths a career in energy law can take you! \n Details: Wednesday\, September 9th from 1 pm to 2 pm in Room 170\nRSVP her e LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T121955Z LOCATION:170 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/berc-law-welcome-event-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MLSA Welcome Lunch DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10005277-1788958800-1788962400@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join the Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA) community for our Welcome Lunch! Meet fellow students\, connect with the board\, and lea rn more about MLSA over tasty food. \n9/9\, 1-2pm\, Room 134\, Lunch Serve d \nPlease RSVP for lunch. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:134 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/mlsa-welcome-lunch/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Conversation with Rohit Chopra DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10005299-1788958800-1788962400@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a conversation with Rohit Chopra\, Inaugura l Secretary of California’s Business and Consumer Services Agency (BCSA) and former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. \n \nD ate: Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026\nTime: 1:00-2:00pm\nLocation: Room 105 (Law Building)\n \n\nLunch provided. Please RSVP for food! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:105 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/a-conversation-with-rohit-chopra-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Commission on Disability DTSTART:20260910T000000Z DTEND:20260910T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T001326Z UID:c997ebdbd915c8a9d821e6a765a4c6ff@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Commission on Disability Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your -government/boards-commissions/commission-on-disability\nAgenda: https://b erkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/agenda% 20re%209Sep2026%20CoD%20meeting_0.pdf LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001326Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East Bay Alumni: Cornerstone Happy Hour DTSTART:20260910T000000Z DTEND:20260910T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T003317Z UID:3394070-1788973200-1788980400@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Grab a drink\, catch up with old friends\, and meet some new o nes.  \nThe East Bay Haas Alumni Network (EBHAN) and the Berkeley Real Es tate Alumni Association (BREAA) are teaming up for a casual happy-hour mix er\, and you’re invited. This one’s open to current students and alumn i across the FTMBA\, EWMBA\, and EMBA programs.  \nCome connect with fell ow students and alumni and meet folks from your local alumni chapter (EBHA N) and the real estate industry group (BREAA). No agenda\, no speeches\, j ust a relaxed evening of good conversation and Haas connections.  \n \n\n Price: Free to attend\, just grab your own food and drinks \nAge: 21+ Spo ts tend to fill up fast for these mixers\, so grab your spot early and bri ng a friend from your cohort or chapter. \n\nWe’d love to see you there . \nQuestions? Contact Anthony Fasulo –  afasulo16@gmail.com. \nRegiste r LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003317Z LOCATION:Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music\, 2367 Shattuck Ave.\, Berkel ey\, CA 94704\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/east-bay-alumni-cornerstone-happy-hour / X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[BCLB] Business Law New Student Mixer DTSTART:20260910T010000Z DTEND:20260910T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10005060-1788976800-1788984000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Berkeley Center for Law and Business’s annua l Business Law New Student Mixer at SPARK Social SF! \nConnect with fellow incoming Berkeley Law students and law firm associates at this signature networking event in San Francisco. This outdoor event offers a valuable op portunity for our sponsor firms to connect early with students interested in corporate law and pursuing Big Law summer associate positions. Meal tic kets for onsite food trucks will be provided. Business casual attire is re commended. Registration is required! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:Spark Social SF URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/bclb-business-law-new-student-mixer / X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20260910T013000Z DTEND:20260910T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:4j1d8of5u7mg86fs1ck0db68sj_R20260212T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here to reserve your spot: https://momence.com/l/Z4haoEl2Welcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Re latefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close f riend of relational practices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulness is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment as we relate to the others in the group. We will notic e our relational patterns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. We'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us more clearly see each other and our broader social reali ty.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation pract ices. By placing awareness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group\, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of relat ing to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insights and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection b y being deeply seen and understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're able to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, partic ipants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by steppi ng away from the experience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other.Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at The AlembicDoors close at 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please r egister to reserve your spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, suggest ed donation is $15Josh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator thro ugh the Relateful Company training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while contin uing to grow his practice through retreats and regularly engaging other fa cilitators. Josh loves exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to bring .When he's not leading relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find hi m loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in Mi chael Taft's meditation courses\, or passionately following the New York J ets football team despite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at the Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the scienc e of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli (h e/him) has hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a certified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relatefu l Company. He draws from a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some recen t inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence a nd calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersecti on of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Police Accountability Board DTSTART:20260910T013000Z DTEND:20260910T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T181403Z UID:7b9e424b4526d37aa77e0a2679227ccb@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Police Accountability Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/y our-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board\nAgenda: htt ps://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/2 026-09-09%20PAB%20Meeting%20Agenda.pdf LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181403Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Returning to the Divine: A Rosh Hashanah & Kundalini Yoga Workshop DTSTART:20260910T013000Z DTEND:20260910T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10002320-1788978600-1788985800@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,holiday,wellness DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will be diving into meaningful themes asso ciated with Rosh Hashanah and the Shofar. One teaching says that the sound of the shofar brings us back to love and the truth of our connection to t he divine. As humans we get caught up in all kinds of suffering that have us believe we are separate from the divine. The sound of the shofar is a c all to reconnect spiritually. The highest vibration and most spiritual vib ration is love\, on earth we can easily forget that! \nWith Yoga and breat hwork we have the opportunity to work with our physical bodies to meet thi s moment. On every Rosh Hashanah we are blessed with a new moon in Virgo. We’ll be playing with Virgo energy as a way to enrich our Rosh Hashanah journey as we practice Kundalini Yoga. This workshop offers a way to deepl y reflect and bring intention to the Jewish New Year. \nPlease come ready to practice yoga! Bring a yoga mat\, water\, a pen and journal. All levels are welcome! \nJenny Overman is a 220-hour RYT Kundalini Yoga teacher\, a n Astrologer and Evidential Psychic Medium. With an additional certificati on in Vinyasa yoga and over 25 years of experience teaching and practicing \, Jenny feels immense gratitude for the many gifts yoga has offered her. Jenny’s dynamic classes offer a nurturing environment filled with mystic ism\, magic\, creativity and joy. Jenny is passionate about Judaism\, and has been integrating Jewish learning into her classes for the last several years. She also weaves Astrology into her teaching and is committed to ma king her classes accessible to all levels and bodies. Jenny lives in Berke ley and is a Mom to two amazing kids. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/returning-to-the-divine-a-rosh-hashanah- kundalini-yoga-w-202699/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Psychedelic Breathwork with Matt Barkin DTSTART:20260910T020000Z DTEND:20260910T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:36m8kb1ahbt4esjkj77he9j32l@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:https://momence.com/l/DAh4RVgW By increa sing the flow of oxygen or Prana in our bodies\, we can begin to move and release tension.In this class we shift our focus from the realm of thought s to the intricate web of electrical signals within our bodies. Regardless of whether you've faced significant stress or trauma\, this approach offe rs profound benefits to the nervous system. The accumulation of daily stre ssors can strain our bodies and without releasing this tension through exp ression\, it can manifest as depression\, anxiety\, or disease over time.I n this class we- Lay down for a guided short meditation.- Practice the bre athwork sequence together for around 30 minutes.- Relax and recover.- Opti onal sharing and snacks afterwards.NOTE: Doors close 5 minutes after the s tart of class.Matt Barkin has been studying breathwork and meditation for over 15 years. His training is rooted in the ancient practices of Buddhist Vipassana and Kriya Yoga. His goal as a guide is to help students awaken their self-healing potential with the breath! Learn more about Matt here h ttps://mattbarkin.com/breathwork/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parks\, Recreation and Waterfront Commission DTSTART:20260910T020000Z DTEND:20260910T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T061345Z UID:176f8ec457b6fe979890cec9a63a1fa4@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Parks\, Recreation and Waterfront Commission Homepage: https:/ /berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/parks-recreation-and-wa terfront-commission\nAgenda: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/le gislative-body-meeting-agendas/PRW%20Agenda%202026-09-09_0.pdf LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T061345Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20260910T023000Z DTEND:20260910T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:4j1d8of5u7mg86fs1ck0db68sj_R20260212T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here to reserve your spot: https://momence.com/l/BGhDJ6mLWelcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Re latefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close f riend of relational practices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulness is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment as we relate to the others in the group. We will notic e our relational patterns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. We'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us more clearly see each other and our broader social reali ty.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation pract ices. By placing awareness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group\, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of relat ing to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insights and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection b y being deeply seen and understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're able to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, partic ipants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by steppi ng away from the experience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other.Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at The AlembicDoors close at 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please r egister to reserve your spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, suggest ed donation is $15Josh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator thro ugh the Relateful Company training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while contin uing to grow his practice through retreats and regularly engaging other fa cilitators. Josh loves exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to bring .When he's not leading relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find hi m loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in Mi chael Taft's meditation courses\, or passionately following the New York J ets football team despite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at the Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the scienc e of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli (h e/him) has hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a certified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relatefu l Company. He draws from a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some recen t inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence a nd calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersecti on of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20260910T153000Z DTEND:20260910T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Inclusive Excellence Hub Open House DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T130019Z UID:10005774-1789034400-1789054200@grad.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Visit the Office for Graduate Diversity’s Inclusive Excellen ce Hub\, a community space for graduate students. Drop by to see the space \, connect with other students\, and chat with our campus partners. Please register and let us know what time you anticipate stopping by. \n\nLight breakfast refreshments and lunch provided while supplies last\nFREE t-shir ts for the first 100 attendees\nTours of the space and community building\ nLearn about resources supporting the graduate student community\n\nThis e vent is open to all UC Berkeley community members\, regardless of race\, c olor\, national origin\, ethnicity\, age\, gender\, gender identity\, sexu al orientation\, disability\, religion\, or any other protected class stat us. UC Berkeley is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that we lcomes participants from all backgrounds. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T130019Z LOCATION:2515 Channing Way URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/event/2026-inclusive-excellence-hub-open-hou se/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Graduate Division X-SOURCE-URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/announcements/opportunities/ca l-esports-community-center-open-house-2-1-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ELQ Prospective Member Q&A DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182102Z UID:10005302-1789034400-1789041600@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Missed ELQ’s GBM? Good news\, you can still join! Stop by EL Q’s office (student center room 2) any time between 10 and 12 to learn h ow to become a member and get answers to any questions you have about join ing! If you can’t make it and still would like to join\, please email el q@berkeley.edu to receive our membership form. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182102Z LOCATION:Student Center URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/elq-prospective-member-qa/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women+ of Color Collective GBM DTSTART:20260910T195500Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001946Z UID:10005278-1789044900-1789048800@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join the Women+ of Color Collective for our first General Body Meeting of the 2026-2027 school year! We will discuss our plan for the ye ar\, board opportunities\, and upcoming events. \nLunch will be provided.   \nRSVP HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001946Z LOCATION:110 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/wocc-september-gbm-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[BCLT] 1L Career Prep: Intro to Firm Structures (BigLaw vs High-En d Boutiques) DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182102Z UID:10004963-1789045200-1789048800@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join BCLT for a dynamic lunch presentation on September 10 fro m 1-2 PM in the Great Hall at Berkeley Law West This lunch will give you i nsight into the differences between working at boutique and BigLaw firms.   \nSpeaker(s): \nChristine Park\, Associate\, Irell & Manella\nBrent Haw kins\, Partner\, Morgan Lewis\nLeslie Spencer\, Partner\, Desmarais LLP\nP aul von Autenried\, Associate\, Keker Van Nest & Peters \nRegister Here! W e ask that you register in advance for catering purposes.  \nThis lunchti me program is open to all students\, but it is primarily designed to prepa re 1L students for the following evening program which is reserved for 1L students considering a summer-associate position. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182102Z LOCATION:Great Hall at Berkeley Law West URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/1l-career-prep-intro-to-firm-struct ures-biglaw-vs-high-end-boutiques/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Core In Context: Contracts with Prof. Diana S. Reddy DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10005086-1789045200-1789048800@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:A leading voice in law and political economy\, Prof. Reddy’s research examines how the regulation of work shapes the relationship betw een American economic structures and democratic ideals. Before returning t o academia\, she spent years on the front lines representing workers and l abor unions at Altshuler Berzon LLP\, the California Teachers Association\ , and the AFL-CIO. She brings this rich practical experience directly to o ur community. \nIn this session\, Professor Reddy will offer a vital frame work for interpreting Contracts through a social justice lens. Drawing fro m her deep expertise in civil rights\, social movement advocacy\, and her recent scholarship in the Yale Law Journal and the Emory Law Journal\, Pro fessor Reddy provides a welcome touchstone for our community’s newest me mbers. Join us for this engaging lunch and lecture to discover concrete wa ys that a core 1L class can be leveraged to challenge economic inequality and advance a more democratic society. \nLunch will be served inside of Ro om 170 starting at 12:50 PM. RSVPs will be prioritized. This event is open to all students. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:170 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/core-in-context-contracts-with-prof -diana-s-reddy/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Generation Professionals General Body Meeting DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10005270-1789045200-1789048800@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Interested in joining First Generation Professionals? Join us for our first general body meeting to learn more about our organization\, upcoming events\, and how you can get involved! Come join our community! R SVP here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:140 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/first-generation-professionals-gene ral-body-meeting-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Health and Life Sciences Law Society (HaLS): The Politics of Ameri can Healthcare in the Wake of the MAHA Movement – Professor Syed DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10005271-1789045200-1789048800@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Health and Life Science Law Society (HaLS) is a student organi zation at Berkeley Law dedicated to supporting students interested in biot echnology law\, health policy\, and related areas in the life sciences. We host guest speaker events\, networking opportunities\, and mentorship pro grams while fostering a strong community for anyone exploring these fields . All students are welcome to join! \nPlease join us on 9/10 at 1pm in Roo m 132 for a discussion with Professor Syed on the politics of American hea lthcare in the wake of the MAHA movement.  \nProfessor Syed will give an overview of the political-economic dynamics animating the American healthc are system and some of the shifts in these dynamics under the second Trump administration \nPlease RSVP here by EOD 9/8. Lunch will be provided. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:132 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/health-and-life-sciences-law-societ y-hals-the-politics-of-american-healthcare-in-the-wake-of-the-maha-movemen t-professor-syed/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LSAD Presents: State of Big Law Panel DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10005287-1789045200-1789048800@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear directly from recruiters at five leading Big L aw firms about the latest updates in the ever-evolving recruiting cycle. L earn more about what firms are looking for and get your recruiting questio ns answered.  \nThis event is open to all Berkeley Law students. Please R SVP to reserve your lunch! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:Booth Auditorium\, 175 Law Building\, UC Berkeley School of Law\, 2745 Bancroft Ave\, CA\, 94720\, United States URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/lsad-presents-state-of-big-law-pane l/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Animal Legal Defense Fund General Body Meeting DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10005300-1789045200-1789048800@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to ALDF’s first general body meeting\, set f or Thursday 9/10 at 1PM. Tentatively in room 141\, members new and old are welcome to come to discuss the organization\, our plans for the plant-bas ed pledge and for building a community of people who care about animals an d the law. Anyone interested in animal rights\, vegetarianism\, anti-facto r farms\, or good food should come. Lunch served! RSVP here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:141 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/animal-legal-defense-fund-general-b ody-meeting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20260910T210000Z DTEND:20260911T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer on the Farm! DTSTART:20260910T230000Z DTEND:20260911T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061142Z UID:10002344-1789056000-1789063200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Warmer weather has arrived\, and Urban Adamah is calling on ou r community to come together\, tend the soil\, nurture our urban ecosystem \, and help feed both the earth and our neighbors in need. \nOur Farm Volu nteer Program invites community members to connect with the land and food through hands-on work and shared purpose. Volunteers join us in caring for the farm — planting\, harvesting\, tending beds\, and supporting season al projects — while experiencing the rhythms of the agricultural cycle a longside values of stewardship\, community\, and nourishment. Whether you come for a single day or return throughout the season\, volunteering is a meaningful way to learn\, contribute\, and cultivate a deeper relationship with the earth and one another. \nThis is a family friendly time in the s oil! We’d love to see little ones connecting with nature alongside you\, however\, children under 16 must be under your supervision. \nPlease brin g a water bottle\, sun protection and close-toed shoes. \n*In case of heav y rain\, we will cancel. \n  \nThirsty after a volunteering on the farm? Join us at Fieldwork Brewing across the road for a round of drinks on us! Sign up here LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061142Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/volunteer-on-the-farm-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:San Francisco Alumni: Haas alumni and CED designers help solve the climate crisis DTSTART:20260911T000000Z DTEND:20260911T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T003317Z UID:3397270-1789059600-1789070400@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in helping create climate resilience in the Bay Area and beyond?  \nThis event brings together climate-resilient des ign thinking from the Berkeley College of Environmental Design (CED) commu nity with Haas alumni expertise in financing\, partnership\, governance an d delivery. The objective: to spark ideas on how vision gets built and sus tained.  \nFor Haas MBAs and BAs\, this is a real opportunity to contribu te your expertise to the human adaptation challenges that climate change i s already forcing. For designers\, it’s a chance to pressure-test their visions against people who move capital and make implementation possible.   \nClimate designers will bring solutions on four topics: (1) Flooding d isaster management\; (2) Environmental contamination from sea level rise\; (3) Extreme heat\; (4) Green infrastructure. $12 donation covers the faci lity rental.  \nWe’re hosting this at 9Zero\, a climate co-working spac e in the SF Financial District.  \nQuestions? Contact Wenpei Wang – w en.wang41@gmail.com.  \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T003317Z LOCATION:9Zero Climate Innovation Hub\, 350 California St 4th floor\, San Francisco\, CA 94104\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/san-francisco-alumni-haas-alumni-and-c ed-designers-help-solve-the-climate-crisis/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[BCLT] 1L Career Night: Intro to Firm Structures (BigLaw vs High-E nd Boutiques) DTSTART:20260911T010000Z DTEND:20260911T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10004980-1789063200-1789070400@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join BCLT on September 10\, 2026\, from 6-8 PM at Freehouse Be rkeley for a 1L mixer focusing on firm structures\, with several attorneys from diverse career backgrounds who will discuss the differences between working at boutique and BigLaw firms. Light refreshments will be provided.   \nThis event is designed to help law students understand the key differ ences between high-end boutiques and general practice law firms. This even t will provide you with valuable knowledge to make informed decisions abou t your legal career path and summer associate positions. Whether you’re drawn to the specialized expertise of a boutique firm or the broad range o f services in general practice\, this event will equip you with the knowle dge to pursue a path that aligns with your professional aspirations. \nReg ister Here! We ask that you register in advance for catering purposes.  \ n Because this program is linked to entry-level positions\, it is reserve d for UC Berkeley Law 1L students considering a summer-associate position in either of their 1L or 2L summers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:Freehouse\, 2700 Bancroft Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United St ates URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/1l-career-night-intro-to-firm-struc tures-biglaw-vs-high-end-boutiques/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20260911T013000Z DTEND:20260911T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/4Zhk0woj Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20260911T013000Z DTEND:20260911T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034712@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034712/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zoning Adjustments Board DTSTART:20260911T020000Z DTEND:20260911T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T001326Z UID:574b01b397025d15c3078b026ec7298f@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Zoning Adjustments Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your -government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board\nAgenda: https://b erkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/legislative-body-meeting-agendas/2026-09 -10_ZAB_Agenda_Linked.pdf LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001326Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Decisions\, Doubts & Desire: A Somatic Workshop on Dating with Mor e Clarity & Confidence with Annalisa Jackson DTSTART:20260911T020000Z DTEND:20260911T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T002826Z UID:3aijtp8ued1memb3ekb8e7p260@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/vrhdoQXwDating c an easily pull us into overthinking\, second-guessing\, and uncertainty.If you're tired of feeling drained by dating\, stuck in your decisions and f rustrated by the uncertainty — this workshop offers a reset. This exper iential gathering will offer simple\, embodied practices to support great er clarity\, confidence\, and ease in dating and relationships.Participant s will explore how to:• Feel more grounded while navigating uncertainty • Clarify desires by connecting with the body’s signals• Build trust in decision-making and reduce overthinking• Recognize patterns that sha pe connection and attractionWhat to ExpectThis two-hour session weaves gui ded reflection with accessible somatic practices. Through movement\, aware ness\, and inquiry\, we will explore how patterns show up in dating and re lationships\, and how to shift them.No prior experience is needed.About th e FacilitatorAnnalisa Jackson is an ICF-certified somatic coach and facili tator who supports people in building self-trust and emotional clarity in love and life. Her work integrates nervous system awareness with somatic p ractice\, helping clients move from overthinking into embodied confidence. She has worked with hundreds of clients and centers the body as a source of insight and change. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T002826Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20260911T023000Z DTEND:20260911T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20260911T160000Z DTEND:20260911T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/BGhdMMQvExperie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20260911T170000Z DTEND:20260911T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:USP and UndocuGrads Welcome DTSTART:20260911T190000Z DTEND:20260911T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T130019Z UID:10005711-1789128000-1789135200@grad.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about USP\, UndocuGrads services\, meet staff\ , and be in community with other USP and UndocuGrads students! We encourag e all new and returning undergraduate and graduate students to join us! Fo od & drinks will be provided.\n\nPlease RSVP to receive location details! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T130019Z URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/event/usp-and-undocugrads-welcome/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Graduate Division X-SOURCE-URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/announcements/opportunities/ca l-esports-community-center-open-house-2-1-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[ASP] Note-Taking and Outlining Strategies DTSTART:20260911T200000Z DTEND:20260911T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10005165-1789131600-1789135200@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Are you reviewing your notes from last week and unable to make them make sense? Have you been told that you need to outline but have no idea how to start? Come to this workshop hosted by the Academic Skills Pro gram\, where we will provide you with strategies that will help you learn note-taking methods tailored to your needs. \nWalk in overwhelmed\, walk o ut with a plan that saves time\, boosts retention\, and most importantly h elps you avoid crashing out during exam prep. \nAll J.D. and LL.M. student s are welcome to attend. A variety of snacks will be provided!  \nThis wo rkshop will be offered twice\, on Tuesday\, September 8\, and Friday\, Sep tember 11. It will not be recorded\, but we would be happy to meet with yo u if you cannot attend or have questions. You can schedule a meeting here: BerkeleyLawASP.as.me. The slides are posted on the ASP website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:130 Law Building URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/asp-note-taking-and-outlining-strat egies-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur DTSTART:20260912T000000Z DTEND:20260922T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10002310-1789146000-1790028000@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,holiday DESCRIPTION:Join us in community on the farm for our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur programming. Filled with heart opening prayer\, learning\, song\, and mindfulness\, our High Holiday services are musical\, soulful & ground ed in tradition. \n Come sway with the crops in the fields and welcome th e year 5787 with open arms and feet freshly rooted to the earth. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z LOCATION:Urban Adamah\, 1151 Sixth Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94710\, United States URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/rosh-hashanah-yom-kippur/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Film maker Chat & Coffee DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010433Z UID:event_315526717@meetup.com CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Filmmaker Hang out\nThis is one of our General Meetin gs\, which means we will be sitting around chatting drinking coffee (or wh atever)!\n\n* Please bring: a great attitude and a desire to get involved in making movies!\n* the cafe does sell food and beverages\n\nIf you have something to show or materials to review\, feel free to bring that. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010433Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-filmmaker-hangout/events/315526717/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Filmmaker Hang out END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Satsang with Stephen D'Amico: Presence and Direct Inquiry DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001533Z UID:36634-1789207200-1789214400@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Join author and spiritual teacher Stephen D’Amico for Satsan g—a gathering dedicated to the shared recognition of our true nature. \n In this session\, Stephen will energetically shift you out of the narrativ e of the seeker and draw you into the silent presence that is already here . \nFollowing a brief meditation and a reflection on the mechanics of awak ening\, the floor will open for personalized guidance and deep inquiry. \n Whether you’d like the opportunity to ask your most pressing spiritual q uestions\, or simply wish to resonate in a palpable field of heightened aw areness\, this space will help clarify the way things are. \nStephen D’A mico spent much of his early life connected to the enlightened state of be ing and attained full self-realization at age 22. For nearly three decades \, he has been teaching and guiding others on the path. Based in Toronto\, he runs an urban ashram where he hosts Satsang and offers spiritual direc tion. His books include Heaven On Earth: A Guide to Enlightenment & Human Unity (2005)\, The Incredible State of Absolute Nothingness: A Personal Ac count of Spiritual Enlightenment (2013)\, and The Lost Book of Mystical In sights: Pointers & Reminders (2023). \nTo learn more and connect with Step hen D’Amico\, please visit his website: stephendamico.com \n  \nWatch S tephen share about The Four Cardinal Movements To Awaken Our True Nature: \n\n  \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\ nIf you can’t pay within the sliding scale\, just contact us to let us k now what you can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.or g\nREGISTER \nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Con verter LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001533Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/stephen-damico-sep-12-2026-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Walnut Creek K-12 Quads DTSTART:20260912T200000Z DTEND:20260912T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T061936Z UID:67501-1789218000-1797089400@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the Walnut Creek K-12 Quads! First time tou rnament players will be grouped with other first-timers and experienced to urnament players will play with others of similar rating. \n\n3-round Quad tournament\nUSCF-rated event — Current USCF membership is required to p articipate\nDrop-off welcome as supervision will be provided\nTime control is game in 25 with a 5 second delay\nTrophies awarded to the top players in every quad\, all other players will receive a participation medal.\nEnt ry fee is $45 if pre-registered or $55 the day of the event (you must regi ster at least 30 minutes before the event)\n\nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks w ill be provided by BCS \nWalnut Creek K-12 Quads September 12th                    EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nWalnut Creek K-12 Quads October 10th                         EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nWalnut Cr eek K-12 Quads November 14th                     EXPRESS REGIST RATION \nWalnut Creek K-12 Quads December 12th                      EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T061936Z LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd\, Walnut Creek\ , CA\, 94595\, United States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/walnut-creek-k-12-quads/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lace Identification Study Group with Jules Kliot DTSTART:20260912T200000Z DTEND:20260912T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002351Z UID:10000470-1789218000-1789225200@lacismuseum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on Study session to identify various lace and embroidery techniques. \nWe’ll examine a selection of lace pieces fr om the LMLT collection\, learning to identify different lace and embroider y techniques\, and discovering the clues that can help us determine their age and provenance. Together\, we’ll challenge ourselves and each other as we look closely at the details that distinguish handmade from machine-m ade lace and embroidery. \nIf you have a special piece from your own colle ction that you’ve always wondered about\, bring it along to share with t he group! We welcome examples that spark curiosity\, conversation\, and di scovery. \nThe number of personal pieces participants may bring will be li mited depending on attendance\, so that everyone has an opportunity to par ticipate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002351Z LOCATION:Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles URL:https://lacismuseum.org/event/lace-identification-study-group-with-jul es-kliot/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles X-SOURCE-URL:https://lacismuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fungi Art: Community Show Opening DTSTART:20260913T000000Z DTEND:20260913T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002736Z UID:4fm29hi9lbtuneci62mpsjeehc@google.com CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/e4hv2nj5A mushro om is the fleshy\, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus. But the real a ction is underneath the visible fruit: a vast webwork of hyphae connect th e visible and the invisible\, creating a dense mycelium network that sprea ds far and wide. For this art exhibition\, featuring all Bay Area artists\ , the walls of Alembic are being taken over by mushrooms. These artworks a re the visible fruits of the local community\, coming together and weaving something magical. There will be a special mushroom piece that you can co ntribute to throughout the entire duration of this exhibition.Artist talk at 7pm. This event is FREE and open to all. We will also have wine and oth er refreshments. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002736Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PUPPET WARS 9/12 DTSTART:20260913T013000Z DTEND:20260913T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T051359Z UID:117853-1789237800-1789246800@latinbayarea.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:🎭 Puppet Wars – Saturday\, September 12 \nGet ready for a nother unforgettable night of live\, family-friendly professional wrestlin g as Puppet Wars returns on Saturday\, September 12! \nExperience an excit ing blend of high-energy wrestling\, larger-than-life characters\, unexpec ted twists\, and nonstop entertainment that fans of all ages can enjoy. Wh ether you’re a lifelong wrestling fan or attending your very first show\ , Puppet Wars delivers an interactive experience filled with heroes to che er\, villains to boo\, and unforgettable moments from the opening bell to the final match. \nBring your family\, friends\, or make it a unique date night as the crowd becomes part of the action. Every Puppet Wars event is different\, featuring thrilling matches\, memorable characters\, and surpr ises that keep audiences coming back for more. \nEvent Details \n📅 Date : Saturday\, September 12\n🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 PM\n🔔 Bell Time: 6:30 PM \n🎟️ Get Your Tickets\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992515610829? aff=oddtdtcreator \nFollow Puppet Wars \n📸 Instagram: @puppet_wars\n 📘 Facebook: @puppetmd\n❌ X: @puppet_wars\n🦋 Bluesky: @puppetwars.b lsky.social\n📝 Tumblr: @puppetwars \nNo Strings. Just Chaos. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T051359Z URL:https://latinbayarea.com/event/puppet-wars-9-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LatinBayArea.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://latinbayarea.com/event/the-berkeley-festival-of-choro -presents-proveta-and-penezzi-berkeley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jeannie Zandi ~ Love Beyond Gender ~ Liberating the Heart from Gen der Conditioning DTSTART:20260913T170000Z DTEND:20260913T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001533Z UID:36636-1789293600-1789300800@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:education,wellness DESCRIPTION:From the time we’re very young\, we begin learning who we’ re supposed to be. We absorb countless messages about what it means to be a woman or a man\, which emotions are acceptable\, how we’re expected to love\, speak\, lead\, care\, and belong. Much of this conditioning happen s so early and so subtly that we mistake it for the truth. \nBeneath these learned roles is a heart that longs to love freely and live truthfully. \ nIn this gathering\, we’ll explore the ways gender conditioning can shap e our expression of love\, our relationship with vulnerability and strengt h\, our ability to receive and to give\, and the quiet compromises we make in order to be accepted. Rather than judging or rejecting the conditionin g we’ve received\, we’ll approach it with compassion\, recognizing tha t these adaptations were often born from a deep desire for love and belong ing. \nAs we bring this conditioning into awareness\, question it\, meet t he underlying pain\, fear and challenge that lies beneath it\, the heart n aturally starts to reclaim the qualities it has hidden\, and we discover a way of being that is more authentic\, more whole\, and more deeply aligne d with our essential nature. \nJoin Jeannie for inquiry\, meditation\, and heartfelt exploration as we discover what it means to love beyond gender and allow the heart to express itself with greater freedom. \nAbout Jeanni e Zandi\nJeannie Zandi is a nondual spiritual teacher and guide for embodi ed awakening\, inviting students to fully inhabit their human lives with p resence\, clarity\, and love. Known for her fierce tenderness\, irreverent wisdom\, and unwavering presence\, she creates powerful spaces for transf ormation\, where truth is met in the raw\, and awakening moves beyond conc ept into lived reality. \nHer work bridges the mystical and the practical\ , inviting students to embrace every aspect of experience—joy\, challeng e\, and the mundane—as fuel for awakening. Rather than transcending life \, she calls us to root in it\, maturing into authentic expressions of lov e\, serving the whole with wisdom and heart. \nwww.jeanniezandi.com \nSlid ing Scale: $15 to $40\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can ’t pay within the sliding scale\, just contact us to let us know what yo u can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org \nREGISTE R \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\ nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001533Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/jeannie-zandi-sept-13-2026-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tashlich and Brunch on the Farm (for 20s and 30s) DTSTART:20260913T180000Z DTEND:20260913T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T001221Z UID:10002337-1789297200-1789304400@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,food,holiday DESCRIPTION:Tashlich\, the Hebrew word meaning “to throw” or “cast a way\,” is an ancient Jewish tradition that supports the releasing of tha t which doesn’t serve us. We’ll take time to learn about the ritual\, set our intentions\, and explore the significance of water during the High Holidays and its role in our ecosystems today. We’ll then enjoy a delic ious\, light brunch centered around symbolic\, traditional Rosh Hashanah f oods! Let’s enter this new year with community\, intention\, and this sh ared\, meaningful ritual. \nThis event is for adults in their 20s and 30s and is free of charge! LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T001221Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/tashlich-and-brunch-on-the-farm-for-20s- and-30s-2026913/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DTSTART:20260913T180000Z DTEND:20260913T191500Z DTSTAMP:20260827T001010Z UID:23179@uucb.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Rev. Kathryn Jay\n\nJoin us Sunday mornings as we gather in wo rship – singing\, storytelling\, and reflection woven together as we exp lore themes of our faith on our serene campus. Each service blends music\, prayer\, and sermon in a warm\, covenanted community. Whether through int ergenerational gatherings or music-centered services\, all are welcome to find meaning and connection here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T001010Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/sunday-worship-service-7/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ritual Strategies: Techniques for Stewarding Community Through Cha nge with Amanda Yates Garcia DTSTART:20260913T210000Z DTEND:20260914T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:34748q6ok72a797to1998sk9nj@google.com CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/Lbh7Da8OWhether you’re interested in supporting your community through a transition\, or are moving through a transition yourself\, this workshop will help you cr aft rituals to support your process.Across time and culture\, communities have created rituals to successfully navigate times of change: birth\, dea th\, grief\, coming of age\, marriage\, graduation\, healing events\, agin g\, heartbreak and more. Rituals are cocoons\, providing safe containers f or the overwhelming feelings that arise during metamorphosis. Our ancestor s developed these participatory\, embodied technologies to assist ritual p articipants in making meaning of their past experiences and taking on new identities and responsibilities in the present.Many of us have experienced rituals in various contexts\, for instance in our childhood church\, or d uring medicine ceremonies. But what if you no longer ascribe to your child hood religion\; or you want to make rituals for a broader audience\; or yo u simply want to avoid appropriating rituals from other cultures\, particu larly those most vulnerable to exploitation? Whether you’re interested i n practicing ritual in your chosen field\, with your community\, or on you r own\, this workshop will help you learn the basics of ritual practice\, so you can practice ethically and with confidence.In this workshop we will :•    Define the ritual process and its purpose•    Discuss the hi story and development of Ritual Studies as a field•    Describe the mo st essential ritual components and how to apply them•    Practice seve ral different rituals useful in a broad range of contexts•    Construc t a ritual tailored to your profession or daily life•    Evaluate whic h rituals are appropriate based on need\, culture\, intention\, and timeBy the time you complete this workshop\, you will be able to confidently exp lain what rituals are and know how to use them. You will identify several classic rituals you can use to support your community (or yourself)\, and develop a ritual tailored to meet your own specific needs. In addition\, y ou’ll receive a short reading list in case you’d like to continue your study. All traditions and levels of experience are welcome. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Art of ZenThai Massage: Grounding Presence with Anjuli Mahend ra & Alok Rocheleau DTSTART:20260913T220000Z DTEND:20260914T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:1p20533a0ttdf9ifhiak95tsh2@google.com CATEGORIES:education,wellness DESCRIPTION:Tickets & Info: https://momence.com/l/5eheOLjLDevelop your se nsitivity and awareness through touch with seasoned bodywork practitioners and yoga teachers Alok Rocheleau and Anjuli Mahendra. Come solo or with a partner / friend to learn a nourishing and inspiring Thai Massage sequenc e that you’ll both give and receive. This workshop will focus on support ive and timeless massage techniques that will leave you feeling nourished\ , re-aligned\, and inspired. As yogis\, your teachers will emphasize how t o cultivate fluidity and ease while giving a nourishing full body massage. With proper body mechanics\, the practice becomes an effortless dance bet ween giver and receiver. This training is great for anyone interested in c ultivating their sense of touch. No experience is needed.Anjuli and Alok h ave been teaching together for over 15 years and bow to their master teach ers around the world\, particularly Gwyn Williams\, the founder of ZenThai Shiatsu. Their teaching blends Thai Massage\, Zen Shiatsu\, Acupressure\ , Myofascial Release\, and intuitive unwinding. Rooted in the principles o f Thai Medicine and Buddhist spirituality\, their practice is framed by re spect for all beings\, balanced action\, and loving-kindness. Attention to the Chinese Meridians and specific acupressure points will be included. T EACHER BIOAnjuli and Alok are heart-felt yoga teachers\, expert bodyworker s\, and founders of ContactYoga.org\, this experience is guided by over 40 years of combined practice in ZenThai Massage\, yoga\, and somatic healin g. Their teaching goes far beyond technique—inviting you into a shared j ourney of compassionate touch\, loving-kindness\, and embodied presence. Y ou can count on their skillful and attuned care to create a supportive spa ce where you can soften\, connect\, and experience the transformative powe r of mindful touch and community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Berkeley Supper Club DTSTART:20260914T000000Z DTEND:20260914T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T001155Z UID:10002347-1789318800-1789333200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Join us at the farm for a communal Rosh Hashanah dinner featur ing a seasonal\, pescatarian tasting menu inspired by the symbolic foods o f the Jewish New Year. Click for registration and details! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T001155Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/berkeley-supper-club-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arian Mateo ~ Open Meeting in Presence DTSTART:20260914T010000Z DTEND:20260914T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001533Z UID:36640-1789322400-1789329600@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:An open meeting in presence. \nWe sit together in loving aware ness.\nThere is guidance\, inquiry\, and shared reflection. \nYou may list en\, speak\, ask questions\, or simply sit.\nAll experiences are welcome.\ nSilence\, thought\, emotion\, sensation. \nA space to return to what is a lready here\,\nin the company of others. \nAll are welcome. \nWatch Arian Mateo share on Non-Duality\, Self-Judgment\, and Finding Goodness in Life: \n\n  \nAbout Arian Mateo\nMateo (Arian Mateo) is a spiritual guide\, ps ychologist\, and master therapist who shares an integrative approach to aw akening\, healing\, and self-realization. Drawing from a wide range of tra ditions\, including Dzogchen\, Mahamudra\, Diamond Approach + attachment a nd trauma healing\, \nMateo supports others in fully embodying their highe st potential. He is the founder of the Awareness Method\, where he integra tes profound spiritual insights with deep psychological understanding to b ring about embodied and lasting liberation. Mateo has been a deep practiti oner for 14 years\, which has included living 3 years on a mountain and mo re than 100 days in isolated dark retreats. \nwww.arianmateo.com \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nHowever\, no one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf yo u can’t pay within the sliding scale\, contact us to let us know what yo u can contribute.\nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org \nREGISTE R \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\ nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001533Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/arian-mateo-sep-13-2026-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20260914T150000Z DTEND:20260914T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T061523Z UID:36573-1789372800-1789374600@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00a m – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Chec k Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us \, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of othe rs. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, t here will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot o f background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nTh e zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061523Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-202 6-q3/2026-09-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Ivy+ Puerto Rico DTSTART:20260914T150000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T130019Z UID:10005782-1789372800-1789761600@grad.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Come meet our Berkeley team at this event to talk about the M A\, MS\, PhD and MD/PhD application process\, funding\, coursework\, acade mic advisors\, research opportunities\, grad life and more! \nRegister for this conference. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T130019Z LOCATION:San Juan Puerto Rico\, San Juan\, Puerto Rico URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/event/2026-ivy-puerto-rico/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Graduate Division X-SOURCE-URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/announcements/opportunities/ca l-esports-community-center-open-house-2-1-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Coffee and Tea for Students DTSTART:20260914T150000Z DTEND:20260914T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T121841Z UID:10005105-1789372800-1789380000@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Start your week off right with a free cup of coffee or tea. St op by on your way to class or before hitting the books to grab a hot drink and fuel up for the week ahead. \nMonday\, 8:00 am to 10:00 am\nRoom 224 (Right across from the Main Reading Room) LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T121841Z LOCATION:224 Law Building\, Law Building\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720 URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/free-coffee-and-tea-for-students-5/ 2026-09-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mindful Monday DTSTART:20260914T160000Z DTEND:20260914T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182102Z UID:10005303-1789376400-1789378200@www.law.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Morrison Foerster Room (298 Simon) for a conver sation on mindfulness. Mindful Monday is a space for anyone in the law sch ool community who is interested in the benefits mindfulness can bring. The se can include an improved ability to cope with stress\, reduced emotional reactivity\, and increased self-acceptance. Light snacks provided. Feel f ree to drop in! \nSeptember 14\, 21\, and 28 \nOctober 5 and 26 \nNovember 2\, 9\, and 16 LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182102Z LOCATION:Morrison Foerster Room\, 298 Simon URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/event/mindful-monday-4/2026-09-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Law X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.law.berkeley.edu/library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Community Yoga DTSTART:20260915T003000Z DTEND:20260915T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001153Z UID:10002339-1789407000-1789410600@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years\, this class is designed to be accessible\, supportive\, and adapta ble for everyone. Together we will weave ancestral Jewish wisdom and yogic philosophy into every breath and movement. These ancient traditions share a beautiful thread — both asking us to slow down\, get curious\, and sh ow up fully for our lives.  \n  \nCome with an open mind and a sense of fun as we blend embodied movement\, mindful breath work\, and energizing m usic in a space that welcomes both intention and joy. I look forward to pr acticing with you! \n  \n*Feel free to bring a water bottle and a mat wi th you and wear comfortable clothing. We have mats\, some blocks\, and yog a blankets available on site. Please arrive a few minutes before class beg ins promptly at 5:30pm and doors will lock at 5:30. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001153Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/monday-community-yoga-2026914/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Personnel Board DTSTART:20260915T003000Z DTEND:20260915T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001231Z UID:c69d08c32d4c07a87f21245172921073@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Personnel Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-governme nt/boards-commissions/personnel-board LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001231Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Youth Commission DTSTART:20260915T013000Z DTEND:20260915T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:92e450ba79303e936997a1dfa7f0e602@generator.local CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Youth Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-governm ent/boards-commissions/youth-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cultivating Emotional Balance: Monthly Practices for Making Our Te nder\, Messy Emotions the Path with Eve Ekman DTSTART:20260915T013000Z DTEND:20260915T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:600icgjasko05q59lh18l72bc4@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/8MhqZy81Each mon th\, we explore a different emotional terrain through the lenses of contem porary emotion science\, Tibetan contemplative traditions\, and the core p rinciples of Cultivating Emotional Balance. Sessions weave together guided meditation\, reflective inquiry\, and shared discussion\, helping us reco gnize the arc of an emotion\, including its triggers\, bodily signals\, th oughts\, and action tendencies. By mapping these emotional episodes\, we l earn to meet experience with clarity rather than fusion\, compassion rathe r than avoidance\, and enough inner balance to choose how we respond.As th e practice deepens\, emotions that once felt destabilizing begin to reveal their inner resources—tenderness within sadness\, clarity within anger\ , wisdom within fear. When met directly and held with awareness\, each emo tion becomes its own medicine\, guiding us toward steadiness\, insight\, a nd a more open heart.We will work with a different emotion each month. Feb ruary's theme is Ethics & Integrity:Exploring how ethical living stabilize s the mind and empowers emotional balance. We will learn to see integrity as the quiet refuge beneath reactivity.Eve Ekman\, Ph.D.\, MSW\, is a teac her\, writer\, and contemplative social scientist whose work rests at the confluence of modern emotion science and living wisdom traditions. She is a longtime student of Jennifer Welwood and Tsoknyi Rinpoche\, and a newer student of earth-based lineages that deepen her commitment to embodied\, r elational practice.Eve teaches widely\, including a monthly meditation and book group at the SF Dharma Collective\, and offers trainings for clinici ans and healthcare professionals on the science and practice of compassion \, emotional balance\, and well-being. Her research spans burnout\, emotio nal awareness\, meditation\, and psilocybin-assisted therapy.With the supp ort of the Dalai Lama\, Eve co-created the Atlas of Emotion with her fathe r as a tool for deepening emotional understanding. She is the lead trainer for the Cultivating Emotional Balance program\, previously served as Well -Being and Mental Health Lead at Apple\, and is a Senior Fellow at UC Berk eley’s Greater Good Science Center as well as a Mind & Life Institute Fe llow. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20260915T210000Z DTEND:20260916T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:City Council DTSTART:20260916T010000Z DTEND:20260916T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T001326Z UID:9e1825fb407a1b6bfac97f547bf2f808@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:City Council Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/ city-council/city-council-agendas\nAgenda: https://berkeleyca.gov/city-cou ncil-regular-meeting-eagenda-september-15-2026\n\nConsent Calendar:\n 1. Grant Application: California Strategic Growth Council\, Community Resilie nce Center (CRC) Planning Grant for Civic Center: https://berkeleyca.gov/s ites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2001%20Grant%20Application%20Californ ia%20Strategic.pdf\n 2. Contract: Downtown Berkeley Association for Addis on Street Catenary Lighting: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/20 26-09-15%20Item%2002%20Contract%20Downtown%20Berkeley%20Association.pdf\n 4. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possi ble Issuance After Council Approval on September 15\, 2026: https://berkel eyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2004%20Formal%20Bid%20Solic itations%20and%20Request.pdf\n 5. Contract No. 32200227 Amendment: Fire A side for Wildfire Resilience Software: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul t/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2005%20Contract%20No.%2032200227%20Amendment.pdf \n 6. Purchase Orders for Bauer Compressors Inc. for Firefighting Supplie s\, Equipment\, Service and Maintenance: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/defa ult/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2006%20Purchase%20Orders%20for%20Bauer.pdf\n 7. Purchase Orders: Stryker Sales for Gurneys\, Stair Chairs\, and Mechani cal CPR Units: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Ite m%2007%20Purchase%20Orders%20Stryker%20Sales.pdf\n 8. Contract No.3230020 7 Amendment: Easy Does It for Accessible Wheelchair Van Services for Senio rs & the Disabled: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09-15%2 0Item%2008%20Contract%20No.32300207%20Amendment.pdf\n 9. Revenue Contract : MARU for Aging Services - Information and Assistance Fiscal Years 2027 - 2030: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2009%2 0Revenue%20Contract%20%20MARU%20for%20Aging.pdf\n 10. Revenue Contracts: Aging Services - Nutrition Programs Fiscal Years 2027 - 2030: https://berk eleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2010%20%20Revenue%20Contr acts%20Aging%20Services.pdf\n 11. Shattuck Senior Homes Loan Modification Request: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%201 1%20Shattuck%20Senior%20Homes%20Loan.pdf\n 12. Grant Application: Safe Ro utes to Transit and Bay Trail Program (SR2TBT): https://berkeleyca.gov/sit es/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2012%20Grant%20Application%20Safe%20Rou tes.pdf\n 13. Supporting a Neighborhood Decarbonization Pilot Project in Berkeley: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%201 3%20Supporting%20a%20Neighborhood.pdf\n 14. Whistleblower Program Special Report: Evaluation of Workplace Relationship Policies: https://berkeleyca .gov/sites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2014%20Whistleblower%20Program% 20Special.pdf\n 15. District 1 Support for the Gilman District Merchants Association to Promote Longterm Sustainability and Area Improvements: Reli nquishment of Council Office Budget Funds to General Fund and Grant of Suc h Funds: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2015 %20District%201%20Funding%20Allocation.pdf\n 16. Referral for an Informat ion Report Assessing all Housing Related Impact\, Development and Local P arcel Tax Fees to Provide Guidance and Better Understand the True and Tot al Costs of Developing Housing of All Types in the City of Berkeley: https ://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2016%20Referral%20 for%20an%20Information.pdf\n 17. Zoning Ordinance Modification for Manufa cturing Research and Development (M-RD) District: https://berkeleyca.gov/s ites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2017%20Zoning%20Ordinance%20Modificat ion.pdf\n 18. Resolution in Support of AB 1761 (Rogers) — Electricity: Calculation Methodology: Data Disclosure: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/def ault/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2018%20Resolution%20in%20Support%20of%20AB%20 1761.pdf\n 19. Resolution in opposition to the handling\, storage\, and t ransport of coal and petroleum coke in the San Francisco Bay Region\, urgi ng stringent regulation of such facilities by the Bay Area Air District\, and in support of Assembly Bill (AB) 40: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/defa ult/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2019%20Resolution%20in%20opposition.pdf\n 20. Referral to the City Manager: RENAISSANCE (Revitalizing Enterprise and Ne ighborhoods through Activation\, Investment\, Safety\, Streamlining\, Acce ssibility\, Networking\, Collaboration\, and Equity) – Part 2: Commercia l Vacancy Blight Prevention and Mitigation: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/d efault/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2020%20Referral%20to%20the%20City%20Manager .pdf\n 21a. Resolution Reinstating the Berkeley Police Department’s Abi lity to Use Tear Gas for Critical Life-Threatening Incidents Only and Lift ing the COVID-19 Moratorium on Smoke and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray (Co ntinued from July 14\, 2026) (Item Contains Supplemental Material) (Review ed by the Public Safety Policy Committee): https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/de fault/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2021a%20Resolution%20Reinstating%20the%20Ber keley.pdf\n\nAction Calendar:\n 3. Loan Administration Board Dissolution\ ; Repealing BMC Chapter: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-0 9-15%20Item%2003%20Loan%20Administration%20Board%20Dissolution.pdf\n 21b. Social Justice Implications of Proposed Use of Controlled Weapons and Oth er Policing Tools (Continued from July 14\, 2026): https://berkeleyca.gov /sites/default/files/2026-09-15%20Item%2021b%20Social%20Justice%20Implicat ions.pdf LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001326Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20260916T160000Z DTEND:20260916T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T061523Z UID:36583-1789549200-1789551000@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others . There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. L et’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, the re will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be se ated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You ar e welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to re gister only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo ch eck your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061523Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday- 2026-q3/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Webinar | One System\, Twice the Archive: Modernizing DAM and Coll ections Management at the Magnes DTSTART:20260916T170000Z DTEND:20260916T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T002536Z UID:10001092-1789552800-1789556400@magnes.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Presented by Terentia. \nJoin the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life’s Collections Team for a webinar with Terentia to share how staff unified collections and digital asset management. And in the proces s\, built something bigger: a public portal delivering a once-impossible l evel of access. \nWednesday\, September 16\, 2026\n10:00 – 11:00 am PST\ nvia Zoom \nRegister\n  \nPicture a records search that takes twenty minu tes and still might come up empty. That was daily life for the Magnes Col lection of Jewish Art and Life at the University of California\, Berkeley . Its team of eight relied on a legacy CMS requiring VPN access to servers overseas\, just to pull a single record. \nThis setup wasn’t just slow. It limited what the team could take on—a reality many GLAMP institution s know too well. \nThen came the real test: a chance to acquire the Roman Vishniac Archive. At 30\,000 objects\, it would double their collections. Taking it on without adding staff meant modernizing\, fast. \nHear the bus iness case they made\, the choices they faced\, and what changed after go- live. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T002536Z LOCATION:Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art\, 2121 Allston Way\, Ber keley\, CA\, 94720\, United States URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu/program/webinar-one-system-twice-the-archi ve-modernizing-dam-and-collections-management-at-the-magnes/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grad Life Uncovered: Graduate Studies\, Demystified DTSTART:20260916T230000Z DTEND:20260917T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T130019Z UID:10005778-1789574400-1789578000@grad.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Transitioning to graduate studies at Berkeley can be daunting – even if you have engaged in advanced studies elsewhere. Learn about Be rkeley academic governance\, administrative structure\, and resources for navigating a large decentralized institution. Berkeley has an incredible n umber and variety of services\, programs\, and initiatives to support the graduate level education enterprise. Join the Graduate Division’s Assist ant Dean for Student Services for an overview of UC Berkeley and your grad uate education. \nSnacks will be provided. For current enrolled graduate s tudents only. \nRSVP for this event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T130019Z LOCATION:Sproul 309 URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/event/grad-life-uncovered-graduate-studies-d emystified/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Graduate Division X-SOURCE-URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/announcements/opportunities/ca l-esports-community-center-open-house-2-1-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Human Welfare and Community Action Commission DTSTART:20260917T013000Z DTEND:20260917T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:7bae72c04363d07c88890d60fc36411f@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Human Welfare and Community Action Commission Homepage: https: //berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-comm unity-action-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Planning Commission DTSTART:20260917T013000Z DTEND:20260917T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T182139Z UID:d16888e19337bece7536021aa8db11ff@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Planning Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-gove rnment/boards-commissions/planning-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T182139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Your Inner Compass Awaits: Find Grounding in Chaos DTSTART:20260917T013000Z DTEND:20260917T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T000157Z UID:23187@uucb.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Discover a simple\, practical way to reconnect with your own i nner wisdom – the grounded\, unwavering source of clarity that has alway s been present\, waiting for you to listen. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000157Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/your-inner-compass-awaits-find-grounding-in-ch aos/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sufi Whirling Workshop with Anna and Aziz DTSTART:20260917T020000Z DTEND:20260917T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:26glfbpud0rnpbqehrautth4ga_R20260219T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/wyh09qye In this workshop we will be doing movement exercises and begin learning th e practice of Sufi whirling.This is a physical practice that uses body mov ements and chanting to open the heart\, and experience the Unity of Love i n the human body.This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Come w ith an open heart\, comfortable clothing\, and socksTickets are sliding sc ale $25 - $40\, no on turned away for lack of funds.Aziz Abbatiello was r aised in an American Mevlevi family. He has walked the path of the mystics following in the tradition of the Sufi. He was initiated as Semazen in 19 96\, and has made Sema with several Sufi groups in America and abroad.Anna Whirling is from Ukraine. In the beginning of the war\, she moved to Tur key and then to the United States. Anna has practiced whirling since her c hildhood. She has performed on stage for 20 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Integration Circle: Imagery & Music with Sophia Wang DTSTART:20260917T020000Z DTEND:20260917T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:500pe2fs3321o5h0cu4c6iqldm@google.com CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/g7hqO0xyThis is an on going monthly group designed to support the integration of mystical\, psyc hedelic\, or otherwise transformative experiences. Each session combines g uided listening to curated music with expressive arts such as drawing and writing to help you process what a single conversation can't resolve. Come once\, or return each month. No musical or art background is required.Dur ing the evening\, we will:Enter a brief guided relaxationListen to a short \, curated music passageExpress what surfaces through drawing and writingS hare and witness in the group (optional)Leave with a deeper understanding or perspectiveRooted in the Bonny Method\, this circle draws on Guided Ima gery and Music (GIM)\, developed by Helen Bonny from her work with LSD-ass isted therapy at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center in the 1960s and 70s. Bonny found that music paired with deep relaxation could open the sa me expanded states she observed in psychedelic sessions\, and that the ima gery work done afterward carried much of the lasting change. GIM's approac h to music and imagery now informs how integration is supported across mod ern psychedelic-assisted therapy.Please arrive no later than 7pm. Doors lo ck at 7:10pm.Sophia Wang is a violinist\, board-certified music therapist (MT-BC)\, integration practitioner\, and life coach whose work centers on music\, imagery\, and non-ordinary states of consciousness. With over a de cade of clinical experience across oncology\, palliative care\, and mental health settings\, she draws on Guided Imagery and Music\, expressive arts \, and depth-oriented inquiry to support emotional healing\, insight\, and meaningful change.Sophia works with people across a wide range of inner t errain: those in cancer care or facing the end of life\; people moving thr ough grief\, depression\, or anxiety\; and high-performing professionals a nd seekers drawn to deep self-inquiry and the integration of transformativ e experiences. Her approach blends clinical training with creative explora tion\, emphasizing safety\, pacing\, and integration. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Commission on the Status of Women DTSTART:20260917T020000Z DTEND:20260917T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T061244Z UID:7d23c97205c3c137a7a031987b62f889@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Commission on the Status of Women Homepage: https://berkeleyca .gov/your-government/boards-commissions/commission-on-the-status-of-women LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T061244Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sufi Whirling Workshop with Anna and Aziz DTSTART:20260917T030000Z DTEND:20260917T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:26glfbpud0rnpbqehrautth4ga_R20260219T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/K1hWOebP In this workshop we will be doing movement exercises and begin learning th e practice of Sufi whirling.This is a physical practice that uses body mov ements and chanting to open the heart\, and experience the Unity of Love i n the human body.This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Come w ith an open heart\, comfortable clothing\, and socksTickets are sliding sc ale $25 - $40\, no on turned away for lack of funds.Aziz Abbatiello was r aised in an American Mevlevi family. He has walked the path of the mystics following in the tradition of the Sufi. He was initiated as Semazen in 19 96\, and has made Sema with several Sufi groups in America and abroad.Anna Whirling is from Ukraine. In the beginning of the war\, she moved to Tur key and then to the United States. Anna has practiced whirling since her c hildhood. She has performed on stage for 20 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/R5hw09r1Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260918T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer on the Farm! DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061142Z UID:10002345-1789660800-1789668000@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Warmer weather has arrived\, and Urban Adamah is calling on ou r community to come together\, tend the soil\, nurture our urban ecosystem \, and help feed both the earth and our neighbors in need. \nOur Farm Volu nteer Program invites community members to connect with the land and food through hands-on work and shared purpose. Volunteers join us in caring for the farm — planting\, harvesting\, tending beds\, and supporting season al projects — while experiencing the rhythms of the agricultural cycle a longside values of stewardship\, community\, and nourishment. Whether you come for a single day or return throughout the season\, volunteering is a meaningful way to learn\, contribute\, and cultivate a deeper relationship with the earth and one another. \nThis is a family friendly time in the s oil! We’d love to see little ones connecting with nature alongside you\, however\, children under 16 must be under your supervision. \nPlease brin g a water bottle\, sun protection and close-toed shoes. \n*In case of heav y rain\, we will cancel. \n  \nThirsty after a volunteering on the farm? Join us at Fieldwork Brewing across the road for a round of drinks on us! Sign up here LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061142Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/volunteer-on-the-farm-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Transportation and Infrastructure Commission DTSTART:20260918T011500Z DTEND:20260918T031500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:0a6452ba97ba5c4ca981f679ca7e2efb@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Transportation and Infrastructure Commission Homepage: https:/ /berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infr astructure-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20260918T013000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/mXh7DKy9 Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Design Review Committee DTSTART:20260918T013000Z DTEND:20260918T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T001213Z UID:105f90fb2ee297a2be28c938642b8279@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Design Review Committee Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your- government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T001213Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elul Kirtan Niggun Circle DTSTART:20260918T020000Z DTEND:20260918T031500Z DTSTAMP:20260904T182217Z UID:10002324-1789671600-1789676100@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,music DESCRIPTION:“If words are the pen of the heart\, then song is the pen of the soul.” — Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi\n \n\nJoin us for a soulfu l intimate journey into Chassidic niggunim and contemporary melodies from around the world. \nLearn powerful\, centuries-old niggunim unique to th e auspicious month of Elul\, explore their deep mystical histories\, and e xperience heart-opening connection through collective chanting and singing . \nThrough these sacred word and wordless melodies\, we will gently enter a meditative state\, allowing the niggunim to open the heart and guide us on a deep spiritual journey into the soul. \nNo singing experience\, musi cal background\, or Hebrew knowledge is required — just bring an open he art. \nAbout the Facilitator: Esther Riesenberg grew up in a Chabad Chasid ic Orthodox family as the daughter of a Rabbi\, surrounded by the powerful \, ancient melodies of niggunim sung by her father and brothers. Because t raditional customs restricted women from singing in front of men\, combine d with her own personal blockages around singing with women\, Esther’s v oice remained quiet during her youth. However\, her personal and musical j ourney eventually led her back to the songs and prayers of her heritage. R ediscovering these sacred melodies brought her heart immense joy\, sparkin g a passion to share them with the world. \nToday\, Esther performs these joyful soul-melodies and niggunim at synagogues and gatherings across the San Francisco Bay Area. Esther is currently pursuing an Associate Degree i n Music at the college. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T182217Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/jewish-kirtan-circle-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20260918T023000Z DTEND:20260918T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260918T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/k8hw9zP7Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Families in the Park DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T000157Z UID:23188@uucb.org CATEGORIES:community,family,food DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Marcus and Rev. Kathryn and othe UUCB families in  Ohlone Park on Friday\, Sept. 18. We'll start gathering at 4:30 and ha ng out for family fun and pizza dinner until about 6:30-7pm. We'll have a childcare worker to help keep an eye on the kids. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000157Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/families-in-the-park/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monthly BCS Cash Quads! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220 DTSTAMP:20260817T001252Z UID:66881-1789776000-1797724799@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Players will be divided into groups of 4 by rating\, or\, if n o rating\, then by Age.\nFirst place in each group will Receive $80! (winn er take all!)\n3 rounds Total. Rounds are \n1pm\, Round 2 as soon as round 1 finishes\, Round 3 as soon as Round 2 finishes \nG/30 with a 15 second increment \nAll Tournament players must be USCF members. \nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nThe Cash Quad tournaments are only f or adults and strong scholastic players rated over 800 \nBCS Cash Quads Se ptember 19th         EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads October 17 th               EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads November 21 st           EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads December 19th           EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001252Z LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, U nited States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/monthly-bcs-cash-quads/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Bobbin Lace (Four Friday sessions) with Kim Davis DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062416Z UID:10000471-1789754400-1789765200@lacismuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Four Consecutive Friday Nights: Sept. 18\, 25 & Oct. 2\, 9\n6: 00 – 9:00 PM\nClass fee: $250.00  Kit Fee: $10.00\nReady to begin your Bobbin Lace journey?\nCome discover the art of Bobbin Lace! This four-sess ion\, hands-on class is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of b obbin lace-making in a friendly\, supportive setting. \nEach three-hour se ssion will introduce a new project and technique. Repeating the projects a t home between classes will help you build confidence\, coordination\, and a solid foundation in bobbin lace. \nKim Davis will teach in person at La cis\, with demonstrations captured via Zoom so you can revisit them at hom e. Each lesson’s recording will be available to students for 30 days\, m aking homework and practice a little easier. A cell phone positioned above your pillow will allow Joan Brash\, joining us remotely\, to watch your w ork up close and offer real-time guidance and encouragement. \nStudents wi ll receive a packet of helpful handouts and prickings to use throughout th e class. See materials list for what  items to bring. \nMaterials List: \ n\nBobbin lace pillow\n24-40 bobbins (12-20 pairs) \nDMC Perle #8 cotton thread \nLace pins\nPattern pricking device LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062416Z LOCATION:Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles URL:https://lacismuseum.org/event/introduction-to-bobbin-lace-four-friday- sessions-with-kim-davis/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles X-SOURCE-URL:https://lacismuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:East Bay Alumni: St. Mary’s College to Harvey Ranch Hike DTSTART:20260919T154500Z DTEND:20260919T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183846Z UID:3397962-1789807500-1789815600@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join other East Bay alumni to hike from St. Mary’s College t o Harvey Ranch\, a John Muir Land Trust preserve. We’ll meet on campus\, head to Woodland Trail\, loop around to the Moraga Ranch trail\, and retu rn via fire roads.  \nIt’s a moderately challenging\, 4-mile hike with sweeping views of the campus and valley below.  \nFrom St Mary’s Road\, turn southeast onto St. Mary’s Parkway (look for the entrance sign to S aint Mary’s College of California). Drive about 0.2 miles into campus an d stop at the Public Safety Kiosk to check in. Park in the lot directly ad jacent to the kiosk.  \nQuestions? Contact Liz Harvey Roberts – L-harve y@sbcglobal.net. \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183846Z LOCATION:1928 St Marys Rd\, Moraga\, CA 94556\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/east-bay-alumni-st-marys-college-to-ha rvey-ranch-hike/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Perfect Fit: Constructing a Victorian Bodice (2 days) DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002351Z UID:10000023-1789812000-1789837200@lacismuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:This is a two-Saturday class\, 9/19 and 9/26\, 10 AM to 5 PM \ nDo you look at images of Victorian ladies and wish you could dress just l ike them? Now you can! Come make a late-Victorian bodice from 1830-1899. Y ou can wear it to Victorian balls\, teas\, SASS events\, or any occasion y ou desire. You can even use it as a base for a modern or fantasy gown! \nW e’ll start with a Truly Victorian bodice pattern of your choosing\, and augment it with authentic 19th century dressmaking techniques to make a cu stom gown just for you. We’ll cover measurements\, pattern adjustments\, fitting\, period sewing techniques\, trimming\, boning\, hand finishing\, and much more. \nIn the first session\, you will cover a brief overview o f the styles worn in the era. You will take measurements\, trace off the c orrect pattern pieces\, and then make and fit mock-ups. \nIn the second se ssion\, you will then move on to cutting and constructing your bodice and adding boning. We’ll finish out by concentrating on closures and facings . \nPrerequisites: Students must have made at least one dress or blouse fr om a pattern and know how to use a sewing machine. \nSUPPLY LIST:THE PATTE RN: \nA Truly Victorian bodice pattern from the Victorian era (1840 – 18 90s) These patterns have been carefully chosen because they have similar p attern pieces and come from reputable companies. Please do not substitute another pattern. \nTruly Victorian bodice pattern of your choice from the following list: \nTV 440: 1859 Pagoda Bodice\nTV 442: 1860s Ballgown Bodic e\nTV 443: 1861 Dress Bodice\nTV 446: 1860s Darted Bodice\nTV 447: 1863 Sh eer Dress\nTV 449: 1861 Revere Bodice\nTV 453:  1861 Raphael Evening Dres s\nTV 455: 1830s Romantic Day Dress\nTV456: 1856 Gathered Dress\nTV 400: 1 871 Day Bodice\nTV 405: 1872 Vest Basque\nTV 454: 1844 German Day Dresses\ nTV 402: 1872 Carriage Bodice\nTV 402: 1872 Carriage Bodice\nTV 403: 1872 Vested Bodice\nTV 404: 1870 Senora Bodice\nTV 405: 1872 Vest Basque\nTV 41 6:  1875 Ball Gown Basque\nTV 420: 1879 Cuirass Bodice\nTV 422: 1881 Dinn er Bodice\nTV 423: 1877 Two-Tone Bodice\nTV 428: 1880 Jacket Bodice\nTV 46 0: 1885 Cuirass Bodice\nTV 462: 1883 Tail Bodice\nTV 463: 1884 French Vest Bodice\nTV 464: 1883 Riding Habit Bodice\nTV 466: 1887 Alexandra Bodice\n TV 490: 1892 Ball Gown Bodice\nTV 493: 1896 Plain Bodice\nTV 496: 1896 Rip ple Jacket \nTHE FABRIC: (Some of which are available from Lacis) \n\nFabr ic\, as listed on your pattern.  Remember to buy enough to make matching skirts if you want them.\nLining: NOT modern slippery lining fabrics!  10 0% cotton sateen\, lightweight twill\, polished cotton or broadcloth.  Sa me yardage as bodice.\nMuslin (or old sheets\, etc) for a mockup: 2 yards or more\nPreparation: Please prepare all fabrics by washing or steaming\, if necessary.  However\, do not wash your muslin.  Press all fabrics.  Tape together print-at-home patterns if needed.  Read pattern instruction s. \n\n  \nWHAT TO WEAR: \nPlease bring the underpinnings that you plan on wearing with bodice. Historically accurate undergarments are a well-fit ted corset\, chemise\, petticoats\, and hoop\, bum pad\, or bustle\, if yo u will be wearing one is highly recommended.  Petticoats\, hoops\, and bu stle/pad affect the fit of your bodice\, so please bring them if you will be wearing them.  It is perfectly fine not to wear historical undergarmen ts\, but you must have all the undergarments you plan to wear at the first class and every class thereafter. Switching the undergarments will undo a ll your careful fitting work.  \nWearing modern undergarments instead is absolutely fine\; just be aware that a skirt made to wear with a corset wi ll not fit properly\, or at all\, without one\, and vice versa. So please make a decision and commit to it. Showing up at the second class session w ith a beautiful new corset will undo most of your previous fitting work.    \n  \nMATERIALS: (Some of which are available from Lacis) \n\nBone cas ing: 6 yards.  You can use seam binding\, Prussian tape\, ribbon\, bias t ape\, lining fabric\, etc.\nBoning: five yards artificial whalebone\, or y ou can purchase metal boning at Lacis during class\nThread to match all fa brics\nClosures as listed in pattern: buttons\, hooks/eyes\, hook and eye tape\, or eyelets for lacing\n2  yards ¾” – 1” petersham ribbon\nL arge hook and eye to fit petersham (or two dress size hooks and eyes)\nAny desired trimming\nOptional: 12 yards seam binding for Hong-Kong style sea m finish\n\nTOOLS REQUIRED: \n\nSewing machine\, with power cord and foot pedal\, plus bobbins and extra needles. Optional piping\, zipper\, shirrin g and gathering attachments if needed.\nRuler (clear if possible)\nFabric marking device /carbon paper and tracing wheel\nDressmaking pins\nPencil/p en\nMeasuring tape\nScissors: fabric\, paper\, thread snips\, and craft sc issors if using German plastic boning.\nHand sewing needles\, plus beeswax \, and thimble\, if desired\nChalk\, or fabric marking pen that shows on y our lining fabric.\nAny other tools you find helpful: seam ripper\, highli ghter\, French curve\, etc.\nOptional but strongly recommended: tracing pa per for pattern pieces.\nOptional: Dressmaker’s carbon paper and tracing wheel\nOptional: Pleating board or tools\n\nOptional: Serger/overlocker LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002351Z LOCATION:Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles URL:https://lacismuseum.org/event/a-perfect-fit-constructing-a-victorian-b odice-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles X-SOURCE-URL:https://lacismuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:John J. Prendergast\, Ph.D. ~ “Being Absolutely No One and No Th ing” (In-Person) DTSTART:20260919T173000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001533Z UID:36643-1789813800-1789837200@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:2026 Bay Area Events with John J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\nJune 20 ~ San Rafael\, CA\nSeptember 19 ~ San Rafael\, CA ~ Registration availabl e below\nDecember 5 ~ San Rafael\, CA \n“Being Absolutely No One and No Thing” \nWhen we know that we are no thing\, we are free to be as we are – both as spacious\, loving awareness and as unique\, individuated bein g. Through silent and guided meditations\, a talk\, meditative inquiry\, a nd experiential conversations in community\, we will explore seeing and fe eling through who we have mis-taken our self to be and discovering what re mains. \nJohn Prendergast\, Ph.D is a spiritual teacher\, retired psychot herapist\, and retired Adjunct Professor of Psychology at CIIS\, well know n for his pioneering work in integrating non-dual wisdom and psychotherapy . He studied with the European sage Jean Klein for many years\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who gave him dharma transmission in 2023. He is the aut hor of The Deep Heart (2019)\, In Touch (2015)\, and a new book\, Your Dee pest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality (March\, 2025) from Sounds T rue. \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com\nYouTube channel \nPre-registration Re quired and closes at 6 pm the day before event \nSliding Scale: $60 to $12 0 \nREGISTER for SEPT.19 \nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you a re not able to contribute within the Sliding Scale\, or need other support with payment or registration…\ncontact us at web@opencirclecenter.org\n For other inquires about the event or venue\, cancellations or to be added to waiting list…\ncontact localevents@opencirclecenter.org \nPARKING: T here is street parking in the area. \nIf you have symptoms of a respirator y infection\, or have had a recent\nCovid exposure or positive test\, plea se stay home out of consideration for others. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001533Z LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San R afael\, CA\, 94901 URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-sept-19-2026-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Fundraiser Event for Botanical Dimensions: Rare Book and Art Sal e with Kat Harrison DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260920T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002932Z UID:6uaqd4uep3d38kin9tqqmj07uf@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/mXh45LkRJoin us at the Berkeley Alembic for a rare community sale and gathering featuring hard-to-find books\, signed first editions\, vintage artifacts\, artwork\, and ephemera related to plants\, ethnobotany\, consciousness\, and psyche delic culture from the library of ethnobotanist Kat Harrison.The afternoon will include informal talks and conversations with Kat Harrison and other s between 2–4pm.Featured items include:• Rare and unusual books on eth nobotany\, psychedelics\, spirituality\, and plant medicine• Signed firs t editions from renowned authors - Schultes\, Shulgins\, Ott\, McKenna\, M etzner\, Stamets• Klea McKenna’s art books• Kat Harrison’s origina l 1970s mushroom prints and cards• Vintage ethnobotanical artifacts• O riginal 1980s artwork by renowned Peruvian artist Pablo AmaringoAll sales support Botanical Dimensions’ ongoing research\, conservation\, and cult ural preservation projects.Please note: Botanical Dimensions is not sellin g its core Ethnobotany Library collection. Only duplicate titles and donat ed books will be available for purchase. The core library remains safely s tored for future accessibility. Learn more:Link to BD site: www.botanicald imensions.orgLink to Klea McKenna site: www.kleamckenna.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002932Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beginning Tatting II DTSTART:20260919T193000Z DTEND:20260919T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002351Z UID:10000009-1789821000-1789835400@lacismuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:After Beginning Tatting Part I\, continue building your skills and confidence as you take the next step toward creating truly beautiful tatted works of art. Beginning Tatting Part II focuses on refining your sh uttle tatting technique while introducing new elements that expand your de sign possibilities. \nYou’ll learn how to create tatted chains and combi ne them with rings to form a classic medallion of joined rings and chains. We’ll explore how to read a variety of tatting instructions\, introduce new threads\, and properly finish your pieces. You’ll also learn techni ques for blocking and stiffening your completed work\, giving your tatting a polished\, professional finish. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002351Z LOCATION:Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles URL:https://lacismuseum.org/event/beginning-tatting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles X-SOURCE-URL:https://lacismuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fun with Uday Bhosale DTSTART:20260919T203000Z DTEND:20260922T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T183140Z UID:10000885-1789824600-1790011800@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome Uday Bhosale to Adeline Yoga\nSepte mber 19 – 21\, 2026 \nSaturday 1:30 – 5:30 pm \nSunday 11 am – 1  p m and  3 – 5:30 pm \nMonday: 11 am – 3:30 pm teacher education \nplus a bonus integration session held via zoom held later in the fall \n  \nW e are thrilled to welcome Uday Bhosale to Adeline Yoga!\nOur weekend toget her will focus on fun in practice. This includes the yogic concepts of mai tri and karuna — friendliness and compassion. We will explore ways to br ing lightness\, levity\, creativity\, and joy into our practice. Together\ , we will investigate these themes across families of poses and specific a sanas using playful and imaginative approaches that include both our bodie s and props. \nOur final session on Monday is teacher education that is de signed for CIYTs at all levels\, as well as apprentices aspiring toward ce rtification. This session will focus on bringing joy into our lives as tea chers\, and specifically exploring practical ways to infuse joy into the w ay we teach. \nRecordings for Saturday and Sunday will be sent to all who are registered. \nOne month after the immersion\, we will gather online fo r a special follow-up session with Uday.  This bonus session is open to a ll who joined us for the weekend.  It is an opportunity to reconnect\, as k questions\, and explore what begins to arise once the teachings have set tled into practice and daily life. Often\, the most valuable learning begi ns after the workshop ends — when we attempt something new\, notice patt erns and encounter fresh questions in our home practice and teaching. We w ill discuss these experience and Uday can offer further guidance and pract ical insight. \n  \nWho is this best for? \nSaturday and Sunday are open to anyone with at least 1 year of consistent Iyengar Yoga practice. \nMond ay will be teacher education for CIYT and aspiring apprentices\, offered i n-person only. \n  \nLive out of the area?  Saturday and Sunday offers a zoom option so you can attend online. \n  \nTuition –\n  \n$255 for S aturday & Sunday in person  – REGISTER HERE \n  \n$390 for Saturday\, Sunday\, & Monday in person – REGISTER HERE \n  \n$215 for Saturday & S unday on zoom  – REGISTER HERE \n  \nWANT TO SIGN UP FOR A SINGLE SESS ION? Now you can! \n  \n$129 for Saturday only – REGISTER HERE \n  \n$ 144 for Sunday only – REGISTER HERE \n  \n$144 for Monday only – Teac her Education – REGISTER HERE \n  \nAll registrations will receive the recordings from Saturday and Sunday and are invited to the bonus integrati on session that will be held later in the fall. \nNeed help with registrat ion?  Email support@adelineyoga.com.  We are here to assist. \n  \nABOU T THE INSTRUCTOR\nUday’s love of Iyengar Yoga began in the late 1990s wh en he began studying at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune\, India with B. K.S. Iyengar.  He spent fifteen years studying\, assisting and teaching t here.  In addition to teaching the Childrens\, Beginners and Intermediate classes at RIMYI\, Uday assisted in Geeta Iyengar’s medical classes. \n Since then\, Uday has taught thousands of  students in 22 countries acros s Europe\, the Americas and Asia in all kinds of venues including large in -person events\, small group workshops\, classes for children\, individual tuition and regular online classes. \nUday has over 25+ years experience of teaching Iyengar Yoga working with students of all ages (from 7- 92) an d all abilities from beginners to experienced teachers. \n  \n \nCancella tion policy for workshops: \nIf your cancellation request is received mor e than 72 hours before the event\, your workshop payment may be converted into Adeline Yoga account credit minus a $10 processing fee. To request a workshop cancellation\, please email support@adelineyoga.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T183140Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/uday/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lara DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002932Z UID:0h9ci3t19dm3v1pmu131f3nji5@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002932Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20260920T173000Z DTEND:20260920T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:241og9rthnhq2mghler4dmjqo5_R20250420T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration:  https://momence.com/l/nmhv1orzAbo ut Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfaith religious o rganization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine thr ough the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, and trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunda y Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportunities to support s piritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a friend\, share t his post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20260920T173000Z DTEND:20260920T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details: https://momence.com/l/VRhELDR k5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return to our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map o f Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice open s a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative expre ssion. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ri tualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of bei ng alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practice is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People ofte n leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bo dily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pract ice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is for every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If you ’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gift . Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magic and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic healer\ , and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like t hese never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and the mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones and the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her life listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to come alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, a nd creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into t heir own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wild heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes life juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through b reath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our vei ns.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclusi ve place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human and beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T191500Z DTSTAMP:20260827T001010Z UID:23180@uucb.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Rev. Marcus Liefert\n\nJoin us Sunday mornings as we gather in worship – singing\, storytelling\, and reflection woven together as we explore themes of our faith on our serene campus. Each service blends musi c\, prayer\, and sermon in a warm\, covenanted community. Whether through intergenerational gatherings or music-centered services\, all are welcome to find meaning and connection here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T001010Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/sunday-worship-service-8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kristin Kirk ~ Dissolving The Identity Game DTSTART:20260920T190000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T062641Z UID:36502-1789905600-1789912800@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Explore the Fabric of Identity\; The heart of Being everything and nothing\; and discover the wonder of Being empty radiant surrendered empowered presence. What happens when you keep surrendering everything? Ho w does surrendered presence radiate and function as a human being \nWhen w e dissolve through the identity game… We discover an infinite and invin cible radiant truth within. \nCome join Kristin Kirk for a powerful trans mission and fresh look at awakening and embodiment. \nKristin Kirk is an i nternational healer\, spiritual teacher and writer who has been gifted ext raordinary vision and healing capacities from her 2003 awakening. She acce sses our enlightened self and multidimensional true nature to dissolve our wounds\, karma\, and conditioning into light and reveal our innate wholen ess. Her transformative energy and powerful transmissions accelerate the a wakening process and foster deep spiritual growth for many. \nEngaging wi th individuals and groups\, Kristin supports rapid and radical spiritual a lignment and transformation in both inner and outer realities. She shares her gifts worldwide to dissolve distortion into harmony\, accelerating hea ling\, embodied awakening\, and self-realization. She offers in-person and online classes\, private and group sessions\, retreats and advanced trai ning on her website\,\nkristinkirk.com \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can’t pay within the sliding sca le\, just contact us to let us know what you can contribute.\nAddress inqu iries to web@opencirclecenter.org \nREGISTER \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: World Time Buddy LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T062641Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/kristin-kirk-sep-20-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alameda K-12 Quads DTSTART:20260920T200000Z DTEND:20260920T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T001252Z UID:67898-1789909200-1797780600@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the Alameda K-12 Quads! First time tourname nt players will be grouped with other first-timers and experienced tournam ent players will play with others of similar rating. \n\n3-round Quad tour nament\nUSCF-rated event — Current USCF membership is required to partic ipate\nDrop-off welcome as supervision will be provided\nTime control is g ame in 25 with a 5 second delay\nTrophies awarded to the top players in ev ery quad\, all other players will receive a participation medal.\nEntry fe e is $50 if pre-registered or $60 the day of the event (you must register at least 30 minutes before the event)\n\nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will b e provided by BCS \nAlameda K-12 Quads September 20th              EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nAlameda K-12 Quads October 18th                    EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nAlameda K-12 Quads November 15th               EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nAlameda K-12 Quads December 20th              EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001252Z LOCATION:649 Pacific Ave\, Alameda\, CA 94501\, United States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/alameda-k-12-quads/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovering Vividness: Meditation and Movement with Evolving Groun d DTSTART:20260920T220000Z DTEND:20260921T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:52acdk4qeb0dg304pu8n2i1uvf_R20251116T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Events and Registration here: https://momence.com/l/k8hbyLdET he Bay Area Evolving Ground local group meets regularly at The Alembic to meditate together and explore contemporary Vajrayana. We meet and greet\, then start with a short introduction to opening awareness meditation. We sit for 20 minutes\, take a break\, practice some slow standing meditation s together\, take a break\, and then sit for another 20 minutes. We end wi th questions and discussion.Opening awareness is a seated meditation leadi ng to vividness and spacious clarity. It is Evolving Ground’s foundation al meditation and is a contemporary version of the Dzogchen practice of  shi-ne (shamatha in Sanskrit).The movements come from the Sky Realm Se ries (Nam'khor in Tibetan). These are Dzogchen long-de practices uniqu e to Evolving Ground. They look and feel quite similar to Qi Gong\, thoug h they operate on a different principle: discovery of the nonduality of cl arity and bliss\, through the experience of “tsal”—embodied awarenes s as non-ordinary sensation.Attendees need no prior experience. There will be plenty of space for questions\, reflections\, and group exploration of the practices.This meetup is free to attend.Evolving Ground is a global community exploring a transformational path of passionate involvement with the world. Our life-affirming approach empowers creative\, effective indi viduals: people who live with courage\, kindness\, and grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovering Vividness: Meditation and Movement with Evolving Groun d DTSTART:20260920T230000Z DTEND:20260921T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:52acdk4qeb0dg304pu8n2i1uvf_R20251116T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Events and Registration here:https://momence.com/l/e4heGgKQThe Bay Area Evolving Ground local group meets regularly at The Alembic to me ditate together and explore contemporary Vajrayana. We meet and greet\, t hen start with a short introduction to opening awareness meditation. We si t for 20 minutes\, take a break\, practice some slow standing meditations together\, take a break\, and then sit for another 20 minutes. We end with questions and discussion.Opening awareness is a seated meditation leading to vividness and spacious clarity. It is Evolving Ground’s foundational meditation and is a contemporary version of the Dzogchen practice of s hi-ne (shamatha in Sanskrit).The movements come from the Sky Realm Serie s (Nam'khor in Tibetan). These are Dzogchen long-de practices unique t o Evolving Ground. They look and feel quite similar to Qi Gong\, though t hey operate on a different principle: discovery of the nonduality of clari ty and bliss\, through the experience of “tsal”—embodied awareness a s non-ordinary sensation.Attendees need no prior experience. There will be plenty of space for questions\, reflections\, and group exploration of th e practices.This meetup is free to attend.Evolving Ground is a global com munity exploring a transformational path of passionate involvement with th e world. Our life-affirming approach empowers creative\, effective individ uals: people who live with courage\, kindness\, and grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20260921T150000Z DTEND:20260921T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T061523Z UID:36574-1789977600-1789979400@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00a m – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Chec k Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us \, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of othe rs. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, t here will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot o f background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nTh e zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061523Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-202 6-q3/2026-09-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Community Yoga DTSTART:20260922T003000Z DTEND:20260922T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001153Z UID:10002340-1790011800-1790015400@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years\, this class is designed to be accessible\, supportive\, and adapta ble for everyone. Together we will weave ancestral Jewish wisdom and yogic philosophy into every breath and movement. These ancient traditions share a beautiful thread — both asking us to slow down\, get curious\, and sh ow up fully for our lives.  \n  \nCome with an open mind and a sense of fun as we blend embodied movement\, mindful breath work\, and energizing m usic in a space that welcomes both intention and joy. I look forward to pr acticing with you! \n  \n*Feel free to bring a water bottle and a mat wi th you and wear comfortable clothing. We have mats\, some blocks\, and yog a blankets available on site. Please arrive a few minutes before class beg ins promptly at 5:30pm and doors will lock at 5:30. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001153Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/monday-community-yoga-20260921/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Projects for Peace Infosession DTSTART:20260922T010000Z DTEND:20260922T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T003046Z UID:6u3fm1dqrqnskdouvulp3biane@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003046Z X-SOURCE-NAME:I-House Berkeley Community Events & Programs X-SOURCE-URL:https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/resident-life/calendar-community- events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HEBREW BIBLE: An Introduction for Skeptics\, Seekers\, and Religio us Liberals DTSTART:20260922T020000Z DTEND:20260922T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060938Z UID:23182@uucb.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This eleven-session course\, led by Rev. Dr. John Buehrens — former president of the Unitarian Universalist Association and author of Understanding the Bible: An Introduction (Beacon Press) — offers a guide d\, unhurried path through the text for people who are curious\, doubtful\ , or simply want a deeper foundation than "Sunday school version" they may have grown up with. No prior knowledge assumed\, and no belief required — just a willingness to read closely and ask real questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060938Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/hebrew-bible-an-introduction-for-skeptics-seek ers-and-religious-liberals/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20260922T210000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Civic Arts Commission DTSTART:20260923T010000Z DTEND:20260923T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T181412Z UID:fae65f1f8fe457965c1792525ae8adc4@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Civic Arts Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-go vernment/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181412Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vocal Discovery with Julia Norton DTSTART:20260923T020000Z DTEND:20260923T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:5pls4df31u8fca09ufhbj4ma9s@google.com CATEGORIES:education,music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/15h68LnoThis new mont hly class is all about Vocal Discovery. We begin with gentle physical and vocal warm ups and then explore various forms of collaborative singing\, f rom close harmony singing\, improvisational singing and specific singing s tyles\, whilst building community and offering the singing balm we all des ire. At the end of each class participants will be guided through a short centering meditation to ground their experience. No previous singing expe rience needed\, ALL levels\, ages\, genders are welcome to join. Early Bir d is $20 through 5/20 and regular tickets are $30. Please wear loose comfo rtable clothing you can move in\, bring a journal or notepad to write or d raw in and water to drink. Please stay home if you have a cough or any sym ptoms of illness\, we want to make this a safe space for everyone. Thank y ou!Julia Norton has always been driven by a deep understanding that the si nging voice is not just about sounding ‘pretty’\, it’s about communi cating deep emotions and connecting with others\, whilst also connecting t o the core of who we truly are. Combining solid vocal technique\, gentle movement\, active imagination\, shadow work and play\, Julia’s mission i s to help people uncover the power\, authenticity\, and joy in their voice . To transform the stories that might be holding them back\, and to build community through collaborative singing and play. She has been singing and studying voice her whole life\, but completed an MA in Voice Movement The rapy in 2000 and has been a registered Voice Movement Therapy practitioner for over 25 years. She is also an award winning singer\, voice actor and a certified Jungian Coach. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Insight Meditation Satsang with Sean Oakes DTSTART:20260923T023000Z DTEND:20260923T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:5q55laljhcmqau5v2ukqfup4hh@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Tickets  + details: https://momence.com/l/dahVZKEMThis medit ation and study group is based in the Insight Meditation tradition and its sources in Thai Forest and Burmese Theravāda Buddhism. To this foundati on\, we add exploration of Mahāyāna Dharmas particularly from the Perf ection of Wisdom (Prajñāpāramitā) literature and lineage. The grou p meets weekly online\, and on fourth Tuesdays live at the Alembic.The foc us of the group is on deepening in Buddhist liberation practice\, and expl oring the links between individual & systemic liberation in the form of so cial justice and collective healing. I bring a particular focus on working with the nervous system and resolving the symptoms of trauma\, supported by devotional practice\, study\, and ethics as the basis of the path.All a re welcome. Cost is $5\, plus Dāna (pay what you can).Sean Oakes\, PhD ( he/him\, queer\, of Spanish/Puerto Rican and Northern European ancestry li ving on unceded Pomo land in California)\, teaches Buddhism\, Yoga\, and s omatic practice. He has studied in Theravāda\, Zen\, and Vajrāyāna B uddhist lineages since 1993\, including training as a monk in Burma\, and was authorized to teach Insight Meditation by Jack Kornfield in 2010. His primary Buddhist teachers include Kornfield\, Sylvia Boorstein\, Gil Frons dal\, Eugene Cash\, Kittisaro\, Ṭhānissara\, Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu\, Anam Thubten\, and Chammyay Sayadaw (U Janaka)\, with whom he ordained as a bhikkhu for a Rains Retreat in Burma in 2002.He studied Haṭha and Viny āsa Yogas with Alice Joanou\, Rachel Shaw\, Amanda Moran\, and David Mor eno\, and taught mindfulness-based āsana and prāṇāyāma for 10 ye ars. He performed for many years in music\, dance\, and performance art\, including with Keith Hennessy’s Circo Zero\, and was certified in Somati c Experiencing (SE) and Organic Intelligence (OI) with Steven Hoskinson\, integrating the complex systems approach from OI in a distinctively Buddhi st approach to trauma resolution. He received his PhD in Performance Studi es from UC Davis in 2016\, writing on extraordinary states of consciousnes s in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance. He teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center\, East Bay Meditation Center\, Insight Timer\, and else where\, focusing on the integration of philosophy\, somatics\, and social justice discourse with the Dharma.Website: SeanFeitOakes.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260923T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T061523Z UID:36584-1790154000-1790155800@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others . There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. L et’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, the re will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be se ated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You ar e welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to re gister only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo ch eck your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061523Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday- 2026-q3/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Environment and Climate Commission DTSTART:20260924T010000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:1d1a6963b7f80e5c821b1ea1418bad51@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Environment and Climate Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyc a.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commissio n LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Alumni: Happy Hour DTSTART:20260924T010000Z DTEND:20260924T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T003317Z UID:3397300-1790186400-1790197200@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Come and meet your local Haas alums for an in-person Happy Hou r to reconnect or meet new people!​ Space is limited\, please get your t icket by 5pm\, Sept. 22nd\, so we know how many people to expect.  \nWe w ill provide the pizza\; attendees to cover beverages and any additional fo od.​ \nWe hope to see you there! \nQuestions? Contact Vijay – vmadhava n23@berkeley.edu. \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T003317Z LOCATION:Dutch Goose\, 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas\, Menlo Park\, CA 94025\ , USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/silicon-valley-alumni-happy-hour/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Civic Arts Commission DTSTART:20260924T010000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T181412Z UID:f1868cfb4ad2657a4d38900bc605567b@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Civic Arts Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-go vernment/boards-commissions/civic-arts-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181412Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Police Accountability Board DTSTART:20260924T013000Z DTEND:20260924T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T181201Z UID:a2073a9d53dcf3cbebf22608eaacce98@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Police Accountability Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/y our-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T181201Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20260924T013000Z DTEND:20260924T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T062451Z UID:vomceltsvi3e0p4lt54frr2oa9@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here: https://momenc e.com/l/6khdrLZAWelcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Relatefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close friend of relational p ractices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulne ss is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment a s we relate to the others in the group. We will notice our relational patt erns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. W e'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us mor e clearly see each other and our broader social reality.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation practices. By placing awar eness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group \, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of relating to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insights and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection by being deeply seen a nd understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're ab le to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, participants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by stepping away from the expe rience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other .Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at The AlembicDoors close a t 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please register to reserve yo ur spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, suggested donation is $15Jos h Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator through the Relateful Com pany training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while continuing to grow his prac tice through retreats and regularly engaging other facilitators. Josh love s exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to bring.When he's not leadin g relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find him loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in Michael Taft's meditati on courses\, or passionately following the New York Jets football team des pite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at the Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the science of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli (he/him) has hundreds o f hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a cert ified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relateful Company. He draws f rom a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance tea ms\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some recent inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence and calibrated relatio nal risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersection of mental health a nd AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T062451Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Disaster and Fire Safety Commission DTSTART:20260924T020000Z DTEND:20260924T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:c4fd9f30736f43dca20e4b91ad1d77d8@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Homepage: https://berkeley ca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commiss ion LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Present Moment Game with Alli Magidsohn DTSTART:20260924T020000Z DTEND:20260924T034500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002843Z UID:2juc5lolppkgubcj94t24iadk9@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here:https://momence.com/Berkeley-Alembic/The -Present-Moment-Game-with-Alli-Magidsohn/137207456When we gather with othe rs\, conversation almost automatically drifts into what has already happen ed or what might happen next. Stories\, plans\, explanations\, reactions —these patterns are so normal that we barely notice just how much we rel ate to one another through the lens of the past and the future.But when th ose habits pause\, something surprising occurs.The room changes.Attention sharpens.A different kind of connection begins to emerge.A small clearing inside awareness opens—a place where no future is rehearsing itself and no echoes from the past are allowed to enter. We can touch this space in s olo contemplative practices\, but it’s rare to enter it with others.The Present Moment Game is a simple social meditation designed to explore that possibility.For one hour\, a small group agrees to step into this clearin g and stay inside the moment. What unfolds is often unexpected—and never the same twice.We call it a game because it can be playful. But it’s al so something more: an invitation to discover what becomes possible when a group of people agree to be fully here\, now\, together.Curious to learn m ore? Come play!____What to Expect:6:30 PM – Doors openArrive anytime wit hin the next 30 min and help yourself to complimentary tea while you settl e in.7:00 PM – The Game begins(We ask that all tea & water be left outsi de the circle)7:05 PM – Grace period closesOur container is sealed\, no entry beyond this time7:06 PM – Welcome\, introductions\, and review of the simple game rules7:25 PM – The Present Moment Game begins8:25 PM – The game ends\, followed by group reflections8:45 PM – Event concludesY ou're welcome to enjoy complimentary community tea service until 9:30 PMPl ease note: You will be asked to turn your phone off for the duration of th e game____Alli Magidsohn is the creator of The Present Moment Game\, an ex perimental social meditation practice that offers a simple yet powerful wa y to drop into the Now.After being introduced to T-Group in 2018\, Alli no ticed that what interested her most wasn’t the relational mechanics of t he practice\, but the context itself—the felt sense of a group of people paying close attention to what was happening in real time.So she took the core context of T-Group—the present moment—and turned it into the act ual subject of the inquiry. Inspired in part by the linguistic principles of E-Prime\, she added a few simple constraints that gently guide conversa tion away from the past and future and into what's happening right now.The result is The Present Moment Game\, a playful yet profound invitation to explore what it means to really be together in community\, right here\, no w.Learn more:www.thepresentmomentgame.comInstagram: @thepresentmomentgame LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002843Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20260924T153000Z DTEND:20260924T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/x9hkAKO9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20260924T210000Z DTEND:20260925T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer on the Farm! DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061142Z UID:10002346-1790265600-1790272800@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Warmer weather has arrived\, and Urban Adamah is calling on ou r community to come together\, tend the soil\, nurture our urban ecosystem \, and help feed both the earth and our neighbors in need. \nOur Farm Volu nteer Program invites community members to connect with the land and food through hands-on work and shared purpose. Volunteers join us in caring for the farm — planting\, harvesting\, tending beds\, and supporting season al projects — while experiencing the rhythms of the agricultural cycle a longside values of stewardship\, community\, and nourishment. Whether you come for a single day or return throughout the season\, volunteering is a meaningful way to learn\, contribute\, and cultivate a deeper relationship with the earth and one another. \nThis is a family friendly time in the s oil! We’d love to see little ones connecting with nature alongside you\, however\, children under 16 must be under your supervision. \nPlease brin g a water bottle\, sun protection and close-toed shoes. \n*In case of heav y rain\, we will cancel. \n  \nThirsty after a volunteering on the farm? Join us at Fieldwork Brewing across the road for a round of drinks on us! Sign up here LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061142Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/volunteer-on-the-farm-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Black Graduate Student Welcome Reception DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260925T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T130019Z UID:10005792-1790265600-1790272800@grad.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating both new and returning graduate student s with an evening of community\, food\, and joy. Connect with staff\, facu lty\, and Black Graduate Student Organizations to learn about the many opp ortunities and resources available to help you thrive at Berkeley.\n\nRSVP : tinyurl.com/blackgradwelcome LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T130019Z LOCATION:The Inclusive Excellence Hub\, 2515 Channing Way\, Berkeley\, CA\ , 94704\, United States URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/event/black-graduate-student-welcome-recepti on/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Graduate Division X-SOURCE-URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/announcements/opportunities/ca l-esports-community-center-open-house-2-1-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Somatic Breathwork Journey: Emotional Release & Nervous System Res et with Anna Bolender DTSTART:20260925T010000Z DTEND:20260925T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T062611Z UID:1fcki10sctn92c4u9n3i3d2t1i@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/R5hgkVv1Somatic Breathwork is an embodiment practice designed to move you out of the think ing mind and into the intelligence of the body. It gives the body space to express and discharge stored emotion\, stress\, and old patterns that may be weighing you down.The practice uses circular connected breathing with rhythmic music to support a cathartic release\, which may take the form of movement\, shaking\, yelling\, crying\, laughing\, or simply stillness. T he aim is to give the body room to express what often has no place in ever yday social settings\, so the nervous system can process stuck emotion and return toward balance.This session is designed to help you move out of yo ur head and into your body\, reset the nervous system toward calm\, and su pport you to reconnect with a more grounded sense of self. What to expect: Opening check-in and introduction60-minute guided somatic breathwork journ eyIntegration and optional group sharingPlease bring a journal and water b ottle\, and wear comfortable clothes.Please arrive 10 minutes early— doo rs will close promptly on time and there will be no late entries.Anna Bole nder is a Certified Somatic Embodiment and Intuitive Life Coach and Breath Facilitator.Through her workshops\, programs\, and immersive experiences\ , Anna helps people come home to themselves — reconnecting with their bo dy's wisdom\, building self-trust\, and creating simple\, sustainable prac tices that support lasting transformation from the inside out.Blending som atics\, nervous system education\, breathwork\, energy healing\, quantum w ellness\, and mindset work\, Anna guides others to break free from limitin g patterns\, cultivate greater presence and resilience\, and create lives that feel more aligned\, joyful\, and deeply fulfilling.Her mission is to empower people to become their own healers and build lives that naturally support their health\, well-being\, and fullest expression. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T062611Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Health Commission DTSTART:20260925T013000Z DTEND:20260925T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:bc902b3e2791a1d0ad67d24d39116fd1@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Community Health Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/y our-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20260925T013000Z DTEND:20260925T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQh51ZZe Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20260925T013000Z DTEND:20260925T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034728@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034728/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20260925T023000Z DTEND:20260925T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20260925T160000Z DTEND:20260925T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/OehA87PDExperie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20260925T170000Z DTEND:20260925T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Bead Embroidery with Onna Schwindt DTSTART:20260926T193000Z DTEND:20260926T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002351Z UID:10000464-1790425800-1790438400@lacismuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Bead Embroidery will guide you through the ess ential stitches and techniques used to sew beads onto fabric. Using seed b eads\, bugle beads\, and shaped beads\, you’ll create a bead-embroidered mandala you can display. We’ll also explore how to choose the right thr eads\, needles\, and bead types for a smoother stitching experience. Wheth er you’re an experienced embroiderer wanting to add dimension and textur e to your work or a beginner who’s curious about beadwork\, this class w ill offer a great introduction.  \nPre-requisites: Some comfort with need le and thread work is helpful\, but not necessary. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002351Z LOCATION:Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles URL:https://lacismuseum.org/event/introduction-to-bead-embroidery-with-onn a-schwindt/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles X-SOURCE-URL:https://lacismuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BCS K-12 Quads DTSTART:20260926T200000Z DTEND:20260926T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T121257Z UID:18528-1790427600-1795879800@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the Berkeley K-12 Quads! First time tournam ent players will be grouped with other first-timers and experienced tourna ment players will play with others of similar rating. \n\n3-round Quad tou rnament\nUSCF-rated event — Current USCF membership is required to parti cipate\nDrop-off welcome as supervision will be provided\nTime control is game in 25 with a 5 second delay\nTrophies awarded to the top players in e very quad\, all other players will receive a participation medal.\nEntry f ee is $45 if pre-registered or $55 the day of the event (you must register at least 30 minutes before the event)\n\nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nBerkeley K-12 Quads September 26th              EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBerkeley K-12 Quads October 24th                   EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBerkeley K-12 Quads November 28th              EXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T121257Z LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, U nited States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/bcs-k-12-quads/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer to Fall Transition in the Bay Area: A Gardening Intensive W orkshop Series (SATURDAY ONLY) DTSTART:20260926T200000Z DTEND:20260926T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002134Z UID:10002350-1790427600-1790438400@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:This two day workshop series is designed for the home scale ga rdener (those tending a handful of fruit trees\, limited in-ground space\, and raised beds) and focuses on the transition from winter dormancy to th e spring flush. Programming will feature a mix of class-time\, discussion s\, and experiential hands-on learning with a chance to meet some new frie nds and fellow gardening enthusiasts. \nParticipants will be invited to:\n Connect with the earth\, Jewish wisdom\, and one another \nGain gardening skills appropriate to each season of the year \nImprove their ability to “think like a plant” and integrate with natural systems \nDaily Topics \nSaturday\, 1–4 PM \nBotany\, biology\, and ecology for the home garden : Join us for an afternoon on how plants and soil work\, and on what chang es in both as summer gives way to fall. Meant as a primer for new attendee s and a deeper dive for those who joined in Spring\, this installment will be primarily seated and discussion-based\, with time spent observing the farm\, looking at what this season produced and working back to the choice s that produced it. (Please note: lunch is not included for Saturday’s e vent––please come nourished!) \nSunday\, 10 AM–3 PM \nA comprehensiv e workshop with instruction on both theory and practice for the Summer-Fal l transition in the Bay Area. The second in our workshop series designed t o root nature lovers\, gardeners\, and aspiring horticulturalists in the r hythms of our annual cycle. We will discuss late summer and fall garden de sign concepts and techniques\, learn the lessons of our summer gardens\, a nd look ahead to the start of the rainy season. We will spend time both se ated and hands-on in the garden\, with lunch provided. \nNote: You’re in vited to attend either day as a standalone\, but attending both days is hi ghly recommended! No experience needed\, and any size garden counts\, cont ainers included. Daily attendance will be limited to 20 participants to ma intain an intimate\, hands-on learning environment. \nAbout Caleb O’Reil ly\nBorn and raised in the East Bay\, it took moving away to New England f or Caleb to recognize the unique bounty of our local ecosystem. Returning to the Bay with a degree in forestry\, Caleb quickly fell in love with edi ble plants and food systems as tools for ecological restoration and a poli tical on-ramp for a better world. \nTo Caleb\, gardening is a complex tool kit that can bring hours of pleasure\, enable us to combat the many woes o f the Anthropocene\, and has the potential to fundamentally shift our rela tionship with the natural world from one of extraction to interconnectedne ss. \nCaleb cut his teeth as a farmer and permaculturist studying tropical agroforestry on O’ahu and apprenticing on a hyper-diverse organic marke t farm in the Klamath River Basin. Since returning home to the Bay\, he ha s worked as a regenerative landscape designer\, an urban farmer on rooftop s in San Francisco\, and most recently as the Senior Farmer at Urban Adama h. \nCaleb is obsessed with Citrus\, has a particular passion for rare and unusual perennial food crops and fruit trees. His teaching emphasizes an approach to agriculture that focuses on understanding and working with liv ing things\, rather than imposing human desire upon them. \nTuition\nWe ar e offering this workshop on a sliding scale to support accessibility while ensuring the full costs of the program are covered. We invite you to sele ct the tier that aligns with your financial reality. \nSaturday 9/26 Only\ n$18 – 54 \n(Coffee and tea are included in this ticket price.) \nTHIS R EGISTRATION IS FOR SATURDAY 9/26 ONLY\nLOOKING FOR A TWO-DAY SERIES TICKET ? CLICK HERE! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002134Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/summer-farm-workshop-series-saturday-202 6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer to Fall Transition in the Bay Area: A Gardening Intensive W orkshop Series DTSTART:20260926T200000Z DTEND:20260927T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002134Z UID:10002349-1790427600-1790521200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:This two day workshop is designed for the home scale gardener (those tending a handful of fruit trees\, limited in-ground space\, and ra ised beds) and focuses on the transition from winter dormancy to the sprin g flush.  Programming will feature a mix of class-time\, discussions\, an d experiential hands-on learning with a chance to meet some new friends an d fellow gardening enthusiasts. \nParticipants will be invited to:\nConnec t with the earth\, Jewish wisdom\, and one another \nGain gardening skills appropriate to each season of the year \nImprove their ability to “thin k like a plant” and integrate with natural systems \nDaily Topics\nSatur day\, 1–4 PM \nBotany\, biology\, and ecology for the home garden: Join us for an afternoon on how plants and soil work\, and on what changes in b oth as summer gives way to fall. Meant as a primer for new attendees and a deeper dive for those who joined in Spring\, this installment will be pri marily seated and discussion-based\, with time spent observing the farm\, looking at what this season produced and working back to the choices that produced it. (Please note: lunch is not included for Saturday’s event– –please come nourished!) \nSunday\, 10 AM–3 PM \nA comprehensive works hop with instruction on both theory and practice for the Summer-Fall trans ition in the Bay Area. The second in our workshop series designed to root nature lovers\, gardeners\, and aspiring horticulturalists in the rhythms of our annual cycle. We will discuss late summer and fall garden design co ncepts and techniques\, learn the lessons of our summer gardens\, and look ahead to the start of the rainy season. We will spend time both seated an d hands-on in the garden\, with lunch provided. \nNote: You’re invited t o attend either day as a standalone\, but attending both days is highly re commended! No experience needed\, and any size garden counts\, containers included. Daily attendance will be limited to 20 participants to maintain an intimate\, hands-on learning environment. \nAbout Caleb O’Reilly\nBor n and raised in the East Bay\, it took moving away to New England for Cale b to recognize the unique bounty of our local ecosystem. Returning to the Bay with a degree in forestry\, Caleb quickly fell in love with edible pla nts and food systems as tools for ecological restoration and a political o n-ramp for a better world. \nTo Caleb\, gardening is a complex toolkit tha t can bring hours of pleasure\, enable us to combat the many woes of the A nthropocene\, and has the potential to fundamentally shift our relationshi p with the natural world from one of extraction to interconnectedness. \nC aleb cut his teeth as a farmer and permaculturist studying tropical agrofo restry on O’ahu and apprenticing on a hyper-diverse organic market farm in the Klamath River Basin. Since returning home to the Bay\, he has worke d as a regenerative landscape designer\, an urban farmer on rooftops in Sa n Francisco\, and most recently as the Senior Farmer at Urban Adamah. \nCa leb is obsessed with Citrus\, has a particular passion for rare and unusua l perennial food crops and fruit trees. His teaching emphasizes an approac h to agriculture that focuses on understanding and working with living thi ngs\, rather than imposing human desire upon them. \nTuition\nWe are offer ing this workshop on a sliding scale to support accessibility while ensuri ng the full costs of the program are covered. We invite you to select the tier that aligns with your financial reality. \nSaturday 9/26 & Sunday 9/2 7 Bundle\nScholarship: $36 \nFor those who require a reduced fee in order to participate. \nSustainer: $90 \nThis is the true cost range of the work shop and sustains the program at its base level. \nPatron: $120 \nFor thos e who are able to contribute above the base cost and help make this worksh op accessible to others. \n(Coffee\, tea\, and a hearty vegetarian lunch ( lunch Sunday only) are included in this ticket price.) \nTHIS REGISTRATION PAGE IS FOR BOTH WORKSHOP DAYS (SATURDAY 9/26 & SUNDAY 9/27)\n \nSaturda y 9/26 Only\n$18 – 54\n(Coffee and tea are included in this ticket price .) \nREGISTER HERE FOR SATURDAY ONLY\nSunday 9/27 Only\nScholarship: $18 – 36 \nFor those who require a reduced fee in order to participate. \nSu stainer: $72 \nThis is the true cost range of the workshop and sustains th e program at its base level. \nPatron: $108 + \nFor those who are able to contribute above the base cost and help make this workshop accessible to o thers. \n(Coffee\, tea\, and a hearty vegetarian lunch are included in thi s ticket price.) \nREGISTER HERE FOR SUNDAY ONLY LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002134Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/summer-farm-workshop-series-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alligator Lizards in the Air: Integration Through Creative Express ion DTSTART:20260926T203000Z DTEND:20260926T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T062639Z UID:dudmpn65rab8cklbagp6ocq3kn_R20260321T203000@google.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration here: https://momence.com/l/DAh68BJK Creative expression is a way to integrate phenomenon and visions experienc ed in altered states of consciousness\, whether they be meditative or enth eogenic in nature. From the very first forms of mark-making to the caves o f Lascaux to the works of Pablo Amaringo and Alex Grey\, humanity has soug ht to understand our internal landscapes through visual expression.Alligat or Lizards in the Air: Healing and Integration through Creative Expression \, is a once a month chance to bring these experiences to life through two dimensional mark making.Art mediums from paint to colored pencils\, crayo ns to markers\, will be available for everyone to use along with paper and canvas. Krisztina Lazar will be your visionary guide in creativity and wi ll help you realize your experience before your eyes. No art background ne eded for this class. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to exp lore.Krisztina Lazar is a visionary artist primarily working in oil paint \, watercolor and drawing. She is a Mische Technique lineage holder\, a mi xture of oil and egg tempera painting invented during the Dutch Renaissanc e and revolutionized by modern master\, Ernst Fuchs. This technique create s an opalescent under painting that the colors are then glazed over\, rend ering each painting out of light rather than shadow\, bringing the images to life with fractal clarity.Utilizing this transformative style that she learned from visionary pioneer\, Brigid Marlin\, her current body of work explores painting a hybrid of Mische and Alla Prima to render hyperealisti c sacred art. With these two techniques combined\, Krisztina creates image s of Pop Shamanism\, portals and visions that speak to today’s cultural climate of the occult\, magic\, fantasy\, psychedelics\, meditation\, pop\ , nostalgia\, and the environment movement.Originally from Cleveland\, OH\ , she completed her BFA at Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 and her MFA graduate degree in 2011 at the San Francisco Art Institute New Genres depa rtment. Her paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows througho ut the United States and Europe\, most notably at the H.R. Geiger museum i n Gruyere\, Switzerland. She teaches her unique styles of painting to many students in group and private settings. Her work has been featured in mul tiple articles\, galleries and book publications. She currently lives and works in Northern California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T062639Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jeremy Lent & Lisa Ferguson ~ The Inner and Outer Dimensions of an Ecological Civilization DTSTART:20260927T160000Z DTEND:20260927T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T121617Z UID:36595-1790499600-1790506800@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The Inner and Outer Dimensions of an Ecological Civilization\n with Jeremy Lent and Lisa Ferguson\nPart of the Engaged Nonduality Series \nThis event builds on the release of Jeremy Lent’s book\, Ecocivilizati on: Making a World That Works for All\, which envisions a world system tha t sets the conditions for all to flourish on a regenerated earth. Jeremy a nd Lisa will explore this vision from the depth of nondual understanding. \nIf the root of our Metacrisis is separation\, then the nondual recogniti on of non-separation is essential to responding skillfully. This is the de eper basis for any lasting systemic change that may occur. \nIf you are fe eling despair about our world\, one of the core tenets of Ecocilivation is that there is an alternative. One not of empty hope\, but of grounded pos sibility. One that welcomes our engagement\, unique gifts and contribution s. \nAbout the book: \nAs climate chaos\, inequality\, and social fragment ation intensify\, humanity faces an imminent choice: continue with a syste m built on extraction and endless growth\, or reimagine civilization itsel f.\n​\nJeremy Lent offers that reimagination: an ecocivilization\, groun ded in proven design principles of ecosystems and in humankind’s evolved inclination toward justice\, mutuality\, and dignity. \nOne of the things we love about this vision is that it is not a blueprint handed down from on high\, but rather an invitation to co-create\, making visible the visio nary work already taking place around the world. \nThe session will includ e meditation\, a presentation by Jeremy\, Q&A\, group engagement and pract ice. Jeremy will share about Ecocivilization\, and Jeremy and Lisa will bo th explore the deeper roots of the inner dimensions through nondual unders tanding\, which will invite us into a grounded expression of love that kno ws no bounds. \nIt’s truly a joy to welcome Jeremy back to this series n ot only as a brilliant thinker and writer\, but also as my life partner! W e’re looking forward to weaving the inner and outer dimensions of civili zation-level transformation for our troubled world\, informed by our deepe st love and wisdom. \nYou may enjoy watching a video or two ahead of our s ession to deepen your experience: Jeremy’s previous session in the Engag ed Nonduality series or this video of Jeremy talking about Ecocivilization . \nAbout the Engaged Nonduality Series \nThis Engaged Nonduality series\, hosted by Lisa Ferguson\, explores how nondual wisdom may respond to our world in crisis. We live in a time of multiple intersecting crises that th reaten the wellbeing of all life\, including climate breakdown\, unaligned tech and AI\, injustice\, war and authoritarianism. The recognition of no nduality has much to offer in these times\, including a deep knowing of no nseparation\, as well as access to the a wise and creative response emergi ng from our collective wholeness. \nBIOS \nJeremy Lent\, described by Guar dian journalist George Monbiot as “one of the greatest thinkers of our a ge\,” is an author and speaker whose work investigates the underlying ca uses of our civilization’s existential crisis\, and explores pathways to ward a life-affirming future. \nHe is the author of Ecocivilization: Maki ng a World That Works for All. His award-winning book\, The Patterning Ins tinct: A Cultural History of Humanity’s Search for Meaning\, examines th e way humans have made meaning from the cosmos from hunter-gatherer times to the present day. His more recent award-winning The Web of Meaning: Int egrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe offers a solid foundation for an integrative worldview that could lead hum anity to a sustainable\, flourishing future. \nLent is the founder and hos t of the Deep Transformation Network\, an online global community of over 5\,000 members exploring pathways toward a life-affirming future on a rege nerated Earth. Lent has written extensively about the vision and specifics of an ecological civilization\, and is a founding member of the Ecocivili zation Coalition\, a worldwide alliance of changemakers coming together to act as a transformation catalyst in service of this potential future. \nL isa Ferguson\, Ph.D.\, integrates awakening\, healing\, and action in her work on Engaged Nonduality: how our spiritual recognition is embodied in response to planetary crises\, injustice and suffering. Through groups\, 1:1 sessions\, and public events\, she holds space for personal and collec tive awakening and skillful action. \nLisa has worked closely with John Pr endergast as a mentee and co-leader of Engaged Nonduality offerings\, and has facilitated a meditative inquiry group for several years.\nBased on he r experience as a change agent and organizer\, she founded Climate Compas sion in 2015 to support the inner and outer work of responding to our pla netary crises with wise action and a compassionate heart. \nSliding Scale: $15 to $40\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you can’t pay wit hin the sliding scale\, contact us to let us know what you can contribute. \nAddress inquiries to web@opencirclecenter.org\nREGISTER \nRecording will be emailed to participants within a week.\nYou’re welcome to join even if you can’t attend the live session.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: World Time Buddy LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T121617Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/engaged-nonduality-sep-27-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hospicing and Outgrowing Modernity Book Discussions DTSTART:20260927T163000Z DTEND:20261025T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060938Z UID:23183@uucb.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Marcus\, writer Courtney Martin\, and friends for an exploration of the theme of "hospicing modernity\," drawn from a book of the same name by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira.\n\nSo much is breaking down right now in our personal and political lives\, but there is also potenti al for real breakthrough. Our consciousness\, our communities\, and our cl imate need us to grow up! LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060938Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/hospicing-and-outgrowing-modernity-book-discus sions/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer to Fall Transition in the Bay Area: A Gardening Intensive W orkshop Series (SUNDAY ONLY) DTSTART:20260927T170000Z DTEND:20260927T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002134Z UID:10002351-1790503200-1790521200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:This two day workshop is designed for the home scale gardener (those tending a handful of fruit trees\, limited in-ground space\, and ra ised beds) and focuses on the transition from winter dormancy to the sprin g flush. Programming will feature a mix of class-time\, discussions\, and experiential hands-on learning with a chance to meet some new friends and fellow gardening enthusiasts. \nParticipants will be invited to:\nConnect with the earth\, Jewish wisdom\, and one another \nGain gardening skills a ppropriate to each season of the year \nImprove their ability to “think like a plant” and integrate with natural systems \nDaily Topics\nSaturda y\, 1–4 PM \nBotany\, biology\, and ecology for the home garden: Join us for an afternoon on how plants and soil work\, and on what changes in bot h as summer gives way to fall. Meant as a primer for new attendees and a d eeper dive for those who joined in Spring\, this installment will be prima rily seated and discussion-based\, with time spent observing the farm\, lo oking at what this season produced and working back to the choices that pr oduced it. (Please note: lunch is not included for Saturday’s event– –please come nourished!) \nSunday\, 10 AM–3 PM \nA comprehensive works hop with instruction on both theory and practice for the Summer-Fall trans ition in the Bay Area. The second in our workshop series designed to root nature lovers\, gardeners\, and aspiring horticulturalists in the rhythms of our annual cycle. We will discuss late summer and fall garden design co ncepts and techniques\, learn the lessons of our summer gardens\, and look ahead to the start of the rainy season. We will spend time both seated an d hands-on in the garden\, with lunch provided. \nNote: You’re invited t o attend either day as a standalone\, but attending both days is highly re commended! No experience needed\, and any size garden counts\, containers included. Daily attendance will be limited to 20 participants to maintain an intimate\, hands-on learning environment. \nAbout Caleb O’Reilly\nBor n and raised in the East Bay\, it took moving away to New England for Cale b to recognize the unique bounty of our local ecosystem. Returning to the Bay with a degree in forestry\, Caleb quickly fell in love with edible pla nts and food systems as tools for ecological restoration and a political o n-ramp for a better world. \nTo Caleb\, gardening is a complex toolkit tha t can bring hours of pleasure\, enable us to combat the many woes of the A nthropocene\, and has the potential to fundamentally shift our relationshi p with the natural world from one of extraction to interconnectedness. \nC aleb cut his teeth as a farmer and permaculturist studying tropical agrofo restry on O’ahu and apprenticing on a hyper-diverse organic market farm in the Klamath River Basin. Since returning home to the Bay\, he has worke d as a regenerative landscape designer\, an urban farmer on rooftops in Sa n Francisco\, and most recently as the Senior Farmer at Urban Adamah. \nCa leb is obsessed with Citrus\, has a particular passion for rare and unusua l perennial food crops and fruit trees. His teaching emphasizes an approac h to agriculture that focuses on understanding and working with living thi ngs\, rather than imposing human desire upon them. \nTuition\nWe are offer ing this workshop on a sliding scale to support accessibility while ensuri ng the full costs of the program are covered. We invite you to select the tier that aligns with your financial reality. \n\nSunday 9/27 Only\nSchola rship: $18 – 36 \nFor those who require a reduced fee in order to partic ipate. \nSustainer: $72 \nThis is the true cost range of the workshop and sustains the program at its base level. \nPatron: $108 + \nFor those who a re able to contribute above the base cost and help make this workshop acce ssible to others. \n(Coffee\, tea\, and a hearty vegetarian lunch are incl uded in this ticket price.) \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR SUNDAY 9/27 ONLY\nL OOKING FOR A TWO-DAY SERIES TICKET? CLICK HERE! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002134Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/summer-farm-workshop-series-sunday-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Worship Service DTSTART:20260927T180000Z DTEND:20260927T191500Z DTSTAMP:20260827T001010Z UID:23181@uucb.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Rev. Marcus Liefert\n\nJoin us Sunday mornings as we gather in worship – singing\, storytelling\, and reflection woven together as we explore themes of our faith on our serene campus. Each service blends musi c\, prayer\, and sermon in a warm\, covenanted community. Whether through intergenerational gatherings or music-centered services\, all are welcome to find meaning and connection here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T001010Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/sunday-worship-service-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Butoh-Inspired Movement Meditation with Maya Kaufman DTSTART:20260927T230000Z DTEND:20260928T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002718Z UID:280r74nkv9bnvtoigvd05m4e82@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/DAhAQdWwButoh is a slow\, surreal movement practice rooted in deep listening\, imagination \, and transformation. In these guided movement meditations\, we explore t he body as landscape\, myth\, and memory\, softening habitual patterns and awakening new ways of being. No dance experience is needed\, only a curio sity and openness to move\, feel\, and enter the unknown.Each class begins with a gentle opening circle to arrive\, ground\, and set intention toget her. We move into a somatic warm-up\, awakening sensation\, breath\, and s ubtle awareness in the body. From there\, you’ll be guided through a but oh-fu score\; poetic\, image and/or narrative based originally written lon g-form prompts that invite transformation from the inside out\, allowing t he body to become something other than itself. We’ll also explore simple butoh exercises that deepen presence\, perception\, connection\, and imag inative embodiment.We close with a soft landing: time to integrate\, refle ct\, and share (if desired)\, leaving you resourced\, expanded\, and a lit tle more in touch with the mysterious wisdom built of your body. Arrive ho wever you are\, and leave having touched something vast\, intimate\, and u nknowably alive within you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002718Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Echoes of Emptiness with Chandra Easton DTSTART:20260928T013000Z DTEND:20260928T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002827Z UID:57f1uh4sldsrcvug9b4cirqihc@google.com CATEGORIES:music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/MjhwqVj7Join Chandra Easton\, renowned Tibetan Buddhism teacher and devotional chantress\, for an evening of sacred sound where we experience the "echoes of emptiness" —the empty yet appearing nature of all sound\, thought\, and experience. This event blends Buddhist and Hindu Tantric traditions\, offering an acc essible\, joyful exploration of devotional music and meditation suitable f or all levels.Event highlights:Call and response chanting: Engage in tradi tional Sanskrit mantras to promote inner peace and spiritual reflection. T hrough kirtan (melodic chanting) and japa (mantra repetition)\, we uplift our spirits\, center ourselves\, and open our hearts to spiritual blessing s.Meditative atmosphere: Connect deeply with your inner self through rhyth mic\, repetitive chants\, exploring the space where sound and silence meet .Community connection: Share a collective musical journey that fosters uni ty and illuminates our interconnectedness. If the spirit moves you\, danci ng is always welcome.Buddhist & Hindu wisdom: Experience practices from Ma hayana\, Vajrayana\, and Hindu Tantric traditions\, including sacred deity practices such as the 21 Taras\, Avalokiteshvara\, and Saraswati for deep er states of meditative absorption.Chandra’s unique approach emphasizes direct spiritual experience over conceptual understanding\, encouraging pa rticipants to move beyond intellectual knowledge into embodied wisdom. By weaving together chanting\, storytelling\, and meditation\, she creates tr ansformative journeys that connect us with our innate enlightened nature —the very essence of “emptiness” in Buddhist philosophy.Join us for an evening where the echoes of ancient wisdom resonate through community p ractice\, guiding us toward the realization of our true nature and the pro found understanding of emptiness.Chandra Easton is a prominent Dharma teac her\, author\, and translator of Tibetan Buddhist texts. Her journey in Bu ddhism began at a young age\, taking refuge with the 16th Karmapa at the a ge of four. She later studied Buddhism and Tibetan language at the Library of Tibetan Works & Archives in Dharamsala\, India\, and received her degr ee in Religious Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara. I n 2015\, Easton was given the title Dorje Lopön (Vajra Teacher) of Tara M andala under Lama Tsultrim Allione and given the name Lopön Yeshe Dawa Za ngmo by H.E. Gochen Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche.Chandra has made significant contributions to Buddhist teaching and practice throughout her career. She co-translated "Sublime Dharma\, A Compilation of Two Texts on the Great P erfection" and authored "Embodying Tara: Twenty-One Manifestations to Awak en Your Innate Wisdom\," published in 2023. Easton has studied with promin ent Tibetan and Western Buddhist teachers\, including H.H. Dalai Lama\, H. H. Karmapa\, Lama Tsultrim Allione\, and B. Alan Wallace. She serves on va rious councils at Tara Mandala\, including the Executive Upaya Council\, G uiding Teacher Prajna Council\, and the Equity\, Diversity & Inclusion Cou ncil. Her work focuses on making traditional Tibetan teachings relevant an d accessible for modern experiences\, particularly in bringing forth the v oice of the sacred feminine in Buddhist theory and practice.Based in Berke ley\, California\, Chandra continues to teach at various venues\, includin g the Berkeley Alembic and the SF Dharma Collective\, and has been offerin g annual retreats at Esalen since 2003. She co-founded the 21 Taras Collec tive (www.21tarascollective.org) to record music for the twenty-one Taras mantras. Chandra has studied classical Indian Hindustani singing with Rita Sahai and Sudhanshu Sharma. Visit www.chandraeaston.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002827Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20260928T150000Z DTEND:20260928T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T061523Z UID:36575-1790582400-1790584200@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nand Wednesdays: 9:00a m – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Chec k Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us \, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of othe rs. There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. Let’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, t here will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be seated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You are welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot o f background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nTh e zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to register only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T061523Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-monday-202 6-q3/2026-09-28/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sukkot Family Farm Festival DTSTART:20260929T000000Z DTEND:20260929T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T062014Z UID:10002348-1790614800-1790620200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Sukkot\, our celebration of the harvest\, calls us to connect with the bounty of the land. Bring your family to experience the season of the harvest at the farm with Urban Adamah\, and Wilderness Torah! Join u s for child-centered activities that weave together Jewish wisdom and land — think harvesting in the fields\, making native species lulavs\, and de corating our Sukkah. Then\, we’ll invite you into our Sukkah to snack\, sing\, and connect with one another. \n5:00-6:00pm: Farm Festival Stations \n6:00-6:30pm: Singing and Dinner in the Sukkah (light snacks will be pro vided) \nBy registering\, you acknowledge that you have read and consented to Urban Adamah’s event policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T062014Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/sukkot-family-farm-festival-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Community Yoga DTSTART:20260929T003000Z DTEND:20260929T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T001153Z UID:10002341-1790616600-1790620200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years\, this class is designed to be accessible\, supportive\, and adapta ble for everyone. Together we will weave ancestral Jewish wisdom and yogic philosophy into every breath and movement. These ancient traditions share a beautiful thread — both asking us to slow down\, get curious\, and sh ow up fully for our lives.  \n  \nCome with an open mind and a sense of fun as we blend embodied movement\, mindful breath work\, and energizing m usic in a space that welcomes both intention and joy. I look forward to pr acticing with you! \n  \n*Feel free to bring a water bottle and a mat wi th you and wear comfortable clothing. We have mats\, some blocks\, and yog a blankets available on site. Please arrive a few minutes before class beg ins promptly at 5:30pm and doors will lock at 5:30. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T001153Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/monday-community-yoga-20260928/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20260929T210000Z DTEND:20260930T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Group Meditation (Free\, No Guidance) DTSTART:20260930T160000Z DTEND:20260930T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T181648Z UID:36585-1790758800-1790760600@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Mondays: 8:00am – 8:30am Pacific Time\nWednesdays : 9:00am – 9:30am Pacific Time\nOngoing every week\, with rare exceptions. Check Full Calendar to verify dates. \nJoin for a group meditation – just us\, without a teacher. Do your own practice silently in the company of others . There will be no talk or guidance – only a bell to start and finish. L et’s be present\, together. \nAfter half an hour of silent sitting\, the re will be space for a brief hello in the end\, if we like. \nPlease be se ated by the time meditation starts\, so that we can begin together. You ar e welcome to have your camera and microphone on (unless you have a lot of background noise)\, so that we can feel as if we were in one space. \nThe zoom link remains the same for all the sessions\, so you are welcome to re gister only once and save the link for future reference. \nREGISTER\nTo ch eck your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181648Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/group-meditation-ongoing-wednesday- 2026-q3/2026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dissertation & Thesis Review Workshop DTSTART:20260930T200000Z DTEND:20260930T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T190309Z UID:10005789-1790773200-1790780400@grad.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Getting ready to submit your thesis or dissertation? Stop by t he Graduate Division Degrees Team’s in-person drop-in hours for personal ized formatting support. Bring a draft (digital or printed)\, and we’ll help you finalize the details before you submit. \nRSVP to let us know you will be attending! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190309Z LOCATION:Inclusive Excellence Hub: 103 Conference Room\, 2515 Channing Way \, Berkeley\, 94720 URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/event/dissertation-manuscript-review-worksho p/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Graduate Division X-SOURCE-URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/announcements/opportunities/ca l-esports-community-center-open-house-2-1-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UndocuGrads and USP Speed Connections DTSTART:20260930T223000Z DTEND:20261001T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T130019Z UID:10005781-1790782200-1790787600@grad.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This will be a low-stakes\, fun environment for undergraduate and graduate students to connect and build community. Undergraduate studen ts will have the opportunity to learn more about graduate school and meet with current PhD\, Master’s\, and professional students. \nDinner will b e provided! \nEvent Details: \n📅 Date: September 30th\, 2026 \n⏰ T ime: 3:30 pm – 5:00 PM \n📍 Location: RSVP to receive location \nThis event is open to all UC Berkeley community members\, regardless of race\, color\, national origin\, ethnicity\, age\, gender\, gender identity\, se xual orientation\, disability\, religion\, or any other protected class st atus. UC Berkeley is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes participants from all backgrounds. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T130019Z URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/event/undocugrads-and-usp-speed-connections/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Graduate Division X-SOURCE-URL:https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/announcements/opportunities/ca l-esports-community-center-open-house-2-1-20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261001T153000Z DTEND:20261001T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261001T210000Z DTEND:20261002T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261002T013000Z DTEND:20261002T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/15h6Bx8z Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Landmarks Preservation Commission DTSTART:20261002T013000Z DTEND:20261002T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T001213Z UID:f3d2138b17f1da5e0c38403e8bee82b3@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Landmarks Preservation Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca .gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T001213Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Decisions\, Doubts & Desire: A 3-part somatic workshop series on d ating with more clarity & confidence DTSTART:20261002T020000Z DTEND:20261002T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002646Z UID:19vua5hjt8b0umnhg903p4fijf@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration -  3 Session Meetings:Thursday Oct. 1           -   https://momence.com/l/DAh6enBzThursday Oct. 8          -   https://momence.com/l/QQhmPbKjThursday Oct. 22        -   https://momence.com/l/GBhBR6XZ(3-pack Bundle)          -   https: //momence.com/l/a8h05WgDAbout the Workshop:Dating can easily pull us into overthinking\, second-guessing\, and uncertainty.If you're tired of feelin g drained by dating\, stuck in your decisions and frustrated by theuncerta inty — this series offers a deeper dive into understanding how your embo died patternsshow up in your connections\, and what you can do to move int o a more grounded and secureplace within yourself.During our 3 week series you’ll learn embodied practices to support greater clarity\, confidence \,and ease in dating and relationships.Through this series you will:• Ga in practices to feel more grounded while navigating uncertainty• Learn h ow your patterns of attachment show up in your body\, and how to shift tow ards a moregrounded and secure place within yourself• Build self-trust a nd confidence in how you approach romantic connection• Build community w ith others seeking to approach dating from a grounded and authentic placeW hat to Expect:This 3 week series will blend somatic practice\, reflection and community building. You will alsohave the option for direct 1:1 somati c coaching with Annalisa as part of this series.No prior experience with s omatics is needed.About the Facilitator:Annalisa Jackson is an ICF-certifi ed somatic coach and facilitator who supports people inbuilding self-trust and emotional clarity in love and life. Her work integrates nervous syste mawareness with somatic practice\, helping clients move from overthinking into embodiedconfidence. She has worked with hundreds of clients and cente rs the body as a source ofinsight and change. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002646Z LOCATION:Room: Luna X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261002T023000Z DTEND:20261002T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261002T160000Z DTEND:20261002T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information: https://momence.com/l/GBhyKAe2Experienc e the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice stre ngthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to heal \, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simple\ , time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes m ore spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel m ore resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261002T170000Z DTEND:20261002T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20261004T173000Z DTEND:20261004T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:0isfhvm21mn53b3p0nq51upls9_R20251207T183000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration: https://momence.com/l/lkhPbqzqAbout Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfaith religious org anization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine throu gh the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, a nd trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportunities to support spi ritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a friend\, share thi s post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261004T173000Z DTEND:20261004T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/QQhwA jBM5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20261004T183000Z DTEND:20261004T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:0isfhvm21mn53b3p0nq51upls9_R20251207T183000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:About Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfa ith religious organization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine through the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in c are\, respect\, and trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportuniti es to support spiritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a f riend\, share this post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mosaic: A Women's Psychedelic Integration Circle with Dr. Lyssa Me nard DTSTART:20261004T210000Z DTEND:20261004T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:k4993be5eqf4s6q33p3o6rjja1_R20260104T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhwGwoE Many of us work with psychedelics without a guide or with limited support to integrate these experiences. That can feel painful or lonely when we’ ve had meaningful journeys (and also when we’ve had disappointing journe ys!). Healing – especially from interpersonal injuries – deepens when done in community. The same is true of personal and spiritual growth. Even the most joyful experiences are best metabolized when witnessed. Together \, we become a mosaic – a colorful and varied community\, greater togeth er than the sum of our parts.Mosaic is a psychedelic integration circle f or self-identified women. Here\, you’ll find a supportive space to integ rate the lessons\, challenges\, and wisdom from psychedelic journeys so th at you can apply those learnings to everyday life. Together\, we’ll seek to understand our psychedelic experiences and make profound insights acce ssible and actionable.This is a drop-in\, monthly supported peer group rat her than a psychotherapy group. We create space for sharing stories and ex periences\, receiving support\, and forging genuine connections. Meditatio n\, mindful movement\, somatic practices\, Internal Family Systems parts w ork\, and creative tools are all part of the fun.Whether you’re new to i ntegration or looking to deepen your practice\, you’ll find a supportive community here. Note: You’re invited to bring an object for our commun ity altar that represents some aspect of your journey.Dr. Lyssa Menard is a psychologist\, psychedelic therapist\, and professor (Northwestern Univ ersity Medical School) with specialties in Integrative Medicine\, trauma t reatment\, and health psychology. She is the founder of Strategies for Cha nge\, a coaching and consulting firm promoting personal\, organizational\, and leadership change and has been a consultant to a wide range of media outlets\, including CNN\, New York Times\, and WebMD. She brings this vari ed background to her integration groups\, facilitating growth and change t hrough a multi-media concoction of integrative therapeutic approaches (min dful movement\, creative arts\, somatic healing and embodiment\, social co nnection\, and spiritual ritual).

Dr. Menard’s book\, "Results May Vary: Hope & Healing through Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy" is schedu led for release in 2026. As a beneficiary of excellent (and also\, sadly\, lackluster) psychedelic treatment\, she is a skeptic of the field\, a cri tic when necessary\, and a true believer in the healing possibilities offe red by these medicines. She serves as an advocate for community and patien t education and fights for legal access to psychedelics for health and hea ling. As a recent transplant to California's Bay Area\, Dr. Menard spends a ridiculous amount of time at The Berkeley Alembic\, cavorting in nature \, worshipping the sun\, and developing community.

Learn more about L yssa here: https://lyssamenard.com/Read Lyssa’s musings on Substack: htt ps://lyssamenard.substack.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mosaic: A Women's Psychedelic Integration Circle with Dr. Lyssa Me nard DTSTART:20261004T220000Z DTEND:20261005T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:k4993be5eqf4s6q33p3o6rjja1_R20260104T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ mosaic-a-womens-psychedelic-integration-circle-4085343Many of us work with psychedelics without a guide or with limited support to integrate these e xperiences. That can feel painful or lonely when we’ve had meaningful jo urneys (and also when we’ve had disappointing journeys!). Healing – es pecially from interpersonal injuries – deepens when done in community. T he same is true of personal and spiritual growth. Even the most joyful exp eriences are best metabolized when witnessed. Together\, we become a mosai c – a colorful and varied community\, greater together than the sum of o ur parts.Mosaic is a psychedelic integration circle for self-identified w omen. Here\, you’ll find a supportive space to integrate the lessons\, c hallenges\, and wisdom from psychedelic journeys so that you can apply tho se learnings to everyday life. Together\, we’ll seek to understand our p sychedelic experiences and make profound insights accessible and actionabl e.This is a drop-in\, monthly supported peer group rather than a psychothe rapy group. We create space for sharing stories and experiences\, receivin g support\, and forging genuine connections. Meditation\, mindful movement \, somatic practices\, Internal Family Systems parts work\, and creative t ools are all part of the fun.Whether you’re new to integration or lookin g to deepen your practice\, you’ll find a supportive community here. No te: You’re invited to bring an object for our community altar that repre sents some aspect of your journey.Dr. Lyssa Menard is a psychologist\, ps ychedelic therapist\, and professor (Northwestern University Medical Schoo l) with specialties in Integrative Medicine\, trauma treatment\, and healt h psychology. She is the founder of Strategies for Change\, a coaching and consulting firm promoting personal\, organizational\, and leadership chan ge and has been a consultant to a wide range of media outlets\, including CNN\, New York Times\, and WebMD. She brings this varied background to her integration groups\, facilitating growth and change through a multi-media concoction of integrative therapeutic approaches (mindful movement\, crea tive arts\, somatic healing and embodiment\, social connection\, and spiri tual ritual).

Dr. Menard’s book\, "Results May Vary: Hope & Healing through Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy" is scheduled for release in 2 026. As a beneficiary of excellent (and also\, sadly\, lackluster) psyched elic treatment\, she is a skeptic of the field\, a critic when necessary\, and a true believer in the healing possibilities offered by these medicin es. She serves as an advocate for community and patient education and figh ts for legal access to psychedelics for health and healing. As a recent t ransplant to California's Bay Area\, Dr. Menard spends a ridiculous amount of time at The Berkeley Alembic\, cavorting in nature\, worshipping the s un\, and developing community.

Learn more about Lyssa here: https://l yssamenard.com/Read Lyssa’s musings on Substack: https://lyssamenard.sub stack.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chair Yoga: In-person with Shari Ser DTSTART:20261004T220000Z DTEND:20261004T231500Z DTSTAMP:20260831T003242Z UID:10000867-1791126000-1791130500@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Chair Yoga with Shari Ser\nA monthly class in person\nOn a Sun day from 3 – 4:15 pm:\nOct 4\nNov 1\nDec 13\nChairs offer a supported an d accessible approach to yoga practice. Using a chair as a primary prop to bring stability\, clarity\, and ease to each pose. It is not a “lesser ” practice—it is a precise and intelligent way of working that can dee pen awareness and refine action. \nPostures are adapted so that students c an experience the essential shape and intention of each asana with less st rain. The chair helps to improve balance\, and create space in the body\, making the practice suitable for those recovering from injury\, navigating fatigue\, or simply seeking a more supported experience. \nAt the same ti me\, yoga with a chair can be surprisingly challenging. With the support o f the chair\, we are able to stay longer\, observe more closely\, and work with greater sensitivity. This often reveals new pathways of strength\, m obility\, and understanding. \nThis class invites a steady\, attentive pra ctice—one that meets you where you are and helps you move toward greater integration\, stability\, and ease. \nThis will be a covid cautious month ly yoga class.  Shari will bring high quality KN 95 masks for students th at choose to wear one. Shari herself will be masked teaching the class. Ma sking is a way to continue to take care of our community especially our ol der and immunocompromised students who may be missing the availability of in person covid safer group classes. \nWe plan this class to happen once a month\, on a Sunday 3 – 4:15 pm.  Register for each one individually. \nWho is this class for? \nMobile people who want to use a chair as a prim ary prop to aid in a practice either due to age\, debility\, surgical reco very\, balance or chronic illness. You must be able to independently get u p and down from the floor.  Some experience with yoga would be helpful. \ n  \nTuition:\nUse your membership or class pass \nOr drop in for $30 \nR EGISTER HERE\n  \nAbout your instructor:\n \nShari Ser (she/her) is a Cer tified Iyengar Yoga teacher\, a physical therapist and certified yoga ther apist (C-IAYT). She has been practicing yoga for over 35 years along with working as a physical therapist throughout that time. She loves teaching y oga with students who may feel uncomfortable in faster paced yoga classes and need more personalized attention. \nShari is a Level 1 CIYT\, a certif ied trainer in Dr Loren Fishman’s Yoga for Osteoporosis method and teach es an ongoing Yoga for Healthy bones class at Adeline Yoga currently on zo om. \nShari loves teaching anatomy classes for yoga students and teachers and believes we can deepen our practice and teaching of yoga through a goo d understanding of basic anatomy. She is a graduate of the Adeline Yoga Sa dhana Studies Program. Her additional certifications include RYT 500\, E-R YT\, Shari is an avid believer of the practice and power of yoga throughou t the years. She believes in its immense value in maintaining mobility\, i ndependence and equanimity as we all age. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T003242Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/yoga-chair/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Peace and Justice Commission DTSTART:20261006T013000Z DTEND:20261006T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:d871cc9f9c738b47a46e40a00a74fcd5@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Peace and Justice Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/ your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261006T210000Z DTEND:20261007T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WHO IS SINGING? Embody and Celebrate the Cosmic Nature of Sound: I mprovise Icaros\, Ragas\, and Medicine Melodies with Silvia Nakkach DTSTART:20261007T011500Z DTEND:20261007T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T002216Z UID:6dl47nusshaqpoq62d8d5lj07l@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information: \n\nIn these 4 immersive sessions\, Silvia invites you to experience sound as a living\, cosmic force — where every thing sings: plants\, waters\, stars\, and even silence itself. Across tra ditions\, shamans and sound practitioners have attuned to this hidden musi c\, expressing it through “medicine melodies” that arise as spontaneou s transmissions from nature and the spirit world. \n\n•    Enter the voice as a portal of spirit and shakti awakening\, where Sound becomes a v ehicle for healing\, joy\, and cosmic connection.\n•    Explore the id ea that all of existence is alive with sound — plants\, waters\, stars\, and even silence —inviting us into a field of deep listening.\n•    Learn to engage “medicine melodies” as spontaneous transmissions fro m nature and the spirit world\, expressed through voice and simple instrum ents.\n•    Experience initiatory sound practices drawn from Icaros (P eruvian Amazon)\, Afro-Brazilian invocations\, Indian ragas\, mantric impr ovisation\, and healing invocations.\n•    Cultivate contemplative lis tening\, tonal centering\, and free your voice as forms of musical divinat ion and attunement.\n•    Develop greater clarity\, neural coherence\, emotional resonance\, and spiritual receptivity through vibrational formu las.\n•    Be guided by Silvia Nakkach’s decades of sound shamanism into the ecstatic\, contemplative\, and transformative power of your sonic presence. \n\nYou’ll learn to offer medicine melodies as tools for grou p facilitation and mystical communion. No singing experience needed — on ly your willingness to listen\, feel\, and let the voice reveal its sacred intelligence.\n\n*Early Bird Pricing Ends June 1st!\n\nTeacher Bio: \nSil via Nakkach M.A.\, MMT\, also known as Saraswati Devi\, is a Grammy-nomina ted composer\, interdisciplinary vocal artist\, Hindustani raga musician\, and multihyphenate educator and scholar. Nakkach has released 18 albums\, authored the book "Free Your Voice"\, and offered significant scholarly c ontributions to the academic study of music and sound therapies. She is a former clinical psychologist who serves on the faculty of the California I nstitute of Integral Studies’ East-West Psychology Department. Silvia is also a Music Mentor at the CIIS’s Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research. You can listen to her explorations of sound\, spirituality\, and the human experience on her podcast "Beyond Music." She is the founding d irector of the International Vox Mundi School of Sound\, with centers in J apan\, South Korea\, Brazil\, India\, and across the US and the Bay Area. Visit:voxmundiproject.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T002216Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yirah: A Jewish Psychedelic Integration Circle DTSTART:20261007T013000Z DTEND:20261007T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:128qenhb87o5oskr0lo5kj0pq0@google.com CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/dahVOLldsychedelics c an surface anything\, including awe\, insight\, grief\, trauma\, even ance stral or collective pain. Without support\, it can be hard to make sense o f what happened\, let alone carry it forward in a meaningful way.Yirah—o ften translated as awe\, reverence\, or a kind of holy trembling—is the feeling of standing at the edge of something vast\, meaningful\, and not e ntirely knowable. Psychedelic experiences often bring us right to that edg e. This Jewish psychedelic integration circle offers a space to meet those moments together\, within the safety of Jewish community and the containe r of Jewish teachings. Together\, we make meaning of what we’ve seen and felt\, and begin the slow\, human work of weaving those insights into our lives.Each monthly\, drop-in circle includes grounding and intention-sett ing\, a brief orientation\, an experiential practice (meditation\, movemen t\, somatic work\, or parts work)\, and small- and large-group sharing. Th is is a supported peer group rather than psychotherapy\, designed to foste r connection\, reflection\, and practical integration.Note: This is an aff inity space exclusively for people who identify as Jewish—by heritage or conversion—including those who are part-Jewish. Those who do not meet t hese criteria will not be admitted. To support safety and connection in a time of deep division\, we also hold a clear and intentional container: we do not engage in political discussion here. The focus is on integration\, presence\, and community.Whether you’re new to Jewish practice or findi ng your way back in\, whether your journeys have been expansive\, messy\, or disorienting—you’re welcome here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Bow and the Brush in Berkeley DTSTART:20261007T191500Z DTEND:20261007T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010404Z UID:1711-1791375300-1791378000@danflanaganviolin.com CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:Dan performs Bach Partita #2 for solo violin and a handful of his own compositions with projected paintings. Free concert. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010404Z LOCATION:Hertz Hall\, University of California Berkeley\, 101 Cross-Sproul Path\, Berkeley\, 94704 URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/the-bow-and-the-brush-in-berkeley/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Dan Flanagan X-SOURCE-URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/berkelium-string-quartet- at-hillside-club-berkeley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Police Accountability Board DTSTART:20261008T013000Z DTEND:20261008T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T181201Z UID:2cbe75cb83982ffb95ec92acd21b340a@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Police Accountability Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/y our-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T181201Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Planning Commission DTSTART:20261008T013000Z DTEND:20261008T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181226Z UID:c32214da10d73a882e4e34c14bf15ab7@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Planning Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-gove rnment/boards-commissions/planning-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181226Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Chalice: Between Science and Spirituality\, with Bob Jesse DTSTART:20261008T020000Z DTEND:20261008T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002827Z UID:65286idkbp1mo1vts92cff8l9p_R20251204T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration:https://momence.com/l/x9hkbrbJFor thi s month’s Chalice\, we are very happy to host Bob Jesse\, one of the mos t thoughtful\, sincere\, and ethical change-makers influencing the “psyc hedelic renaissance.” In the early 1990s\, Jesse founded the Council on Spiritual Practices\, which argued for the value of “primary religious e xperiences” and advocated for psychedelic approaches for such experience s. Eventually\, Jesse helped support and guide the groundbreaking psilocyb in research at Johns Hopkins\, as well as the center’s later studies of psychedelic experience among religious professionals. More recently\, Jess e served as a founding member of the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics. Tonight Jesse will deliver a short “statement of position ality”\, after which we will plumb the current state of psychedelic spir ituality\, science\, and commodification.  Bob Jesse was instrumental in forming the psilocybin research team at Johns Hopkins\, and he has co-auth ored several of its papers. He is also a founding member of the U.C. Berke ley Center for the Science of Psychedelics. Earlier in life\, Bob trained at Hopkins in electrical engineering and computer science\, consulted for AT&T Bell Labs\, and worked at Oracle as a VP of business development. In 1993\, he founded the Council on Spiritual Practices.The Chalice is a recu rring psychedelic salon held at the Berkeley Alembic the first Wednesday o f every month. Instead of the mainstream focus on clinical trials\, legal frameworks\, and psychotherapy\, the Chalice will draw from the deeper hum anistic wells of history\, poetry\, the gods\, ethnobotany\, humor\, and m ystery. We are less interested in fetishizing psychedelic substances or ps ychedelic experiences than in cultivating psychedelic culture and explorin g what it means to be psychedelic people.This first half of this event wil l be streamed online.The co-hosts for Chalice are Erik Davis\, author and Alembic co-founder\; Maria Mangini\, co-founder of the Women’s Visionary Council and old-school head\; and Christian Greer\, currently a lecturer on counterculture at Stanford University. The first half of each gathering will feature a talk or special guest interview\; the second half of the e vening is designed to develop the community\, sometimes with breakout grou ps\, story hours\, and peer-to-peer discussion\, and always with more ques tions than answers.J. Christian Greer\, PhD\, is a scholar of Religious S tudies with a special focus on global psychedelic culture. He has held tea ching positions at Harvard University\, Yale University\, and is currently a lecturer at Stanford's Medical School. He is the co-founder\, and the c o-chair of the Drugs and Religion program unit at the American Academy of Religion\, and each June\, he leads “The Psychedelic Universe: Global Pe rspectives on Higher Consciousness\,” an intensive\, 2-week seminar on t he history of psychedelics\, hosted on-location at the University of Amste rdam\, Netherlands. Alongside his research\, he is an organizer for the Or der of St. George's Horse\, a pilgrimage confraternity & book publisher. H is latest books include\, Void Machines: the Paper Shrines of J. Christian Greer is a collection of his artwork\, and Kumano Kodo: Pilgrimage to Pow erspots (co-authored with Dr. Michelle Oing) which analyzes the pilgrimage folklore associated with the rainforests of Japan's Kii Peninsula. Learn more about his work here: orderofstgeorgeshorse.comErik Davis\, PhD\, is an author\, award-winning journalist\, and teacher based in San Francisco. His wide-ranging work focuses on alternative religion\, media culture\, t he popular imagination\, and the psychedelic underground. He is the author of High Weirdness: Drugs\, Esoterica\, and Visionary Experience in the Se venties (2019)\; Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoterica (2010)\; The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritual Landscape (200 6)\, a critical volume on Led Zeppelin (2005)\, and the celebrated cult cl assic TechGnosis: Myth\, Magic\, and Mysticism in the Age of Information ( 1998)\, which remains in print. Davis’s scholarly and popular essays on music\, technoculture\, drugs\, and spirituality have appeared in scores o f books\, magazines\, and journals\, and his writing has been translated i nto a dozen languages. Davis has spoken widely at universities\, conferenc es\, retreat centers\, and festivals\, and has been interviewed by CNN\, t he BBC\, NPR\, and the New York Times. He graduated from Yale University i n 1988\, and earned his PhD in religious studies at Rice University in 201 5. He writes the online publication the Burning Shore (www.burningshore.co m)\, and his next book is Blotter: the Untold Story of an Acid Medium (20 24).www.techgnosis.comMariavittoria Mangini\, PhD\, FNP has written exten sively on the impact of psychedelic experiences in shaping the lives of he r contemporaries\, and has worked closely with many of the most distinguis hed investigators in this field. She is one of the founders of the Women ’s Visionary Council\, a nonprofit organization that supports investigat ions into non-ordinary forms of consciousness and organizes gatherings of researchers\, healers\, artists\, and activists whose work explores these states. She is a visiting scholar at the Berkeley Center for the Science o f Psychedelics\, and Professor Emerita in the School of Science\, Allied H ealth\, and Nursing at Holy Names University. For the last 50 years\, she has been a part of the Hog Farm\, a well-known communal family based in Be rkeley and in Laytonville\, California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002827Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Chalice: Psychedelic Salon DTSTART:20261008T030000Z DTEND:20261008T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:65286idkbp1mo1vts92cff8l9p_R20251204T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration: https://momence.com/l/Xehmq18PThe C halice is a recurring psychedelic salon held at the Berkeley Alembic the f irst Wednesday of every month. Instead of the mainstream focus on clinical trials\, legal frameworks\, and psychotherapy\, the Chalice will draw fro m the deeper humanistic wells of history\, poetry\, the gods\, ethnobotany \, humor\, and mystery. We are less interested in fetishizing psychedelic substances or psychedelic experiences than in cultivating psychedelic cult ure and exploring what it means to be psychedelic people.This first half o f this event will be streamed online.The co-hosts for Chalice are Erik Dav is\, author and Alembic co-founder\; Maria Mangini\, co-founder of the Wom en’s Visionary Council and old-school head\; and Christian Greer\, curre ntly a lecturer on counterculture at Stanford University. The first half o f each gathering will feature a talk or special guest interview\; the seco nd half of the evening is designed to develop the community\, sometimes wi th breakout groups\, story hours\, and peer-to-peer discussion\, and alway s with more questions than answers.J. Christian Greer\, PhD\, is a schola r of Religious Studies with a special focus on global psychedelic culture. He has held teaching positions at Harvard University\, Yale University\, and is currently a lecturer at Stanford's Medical School. He is the co-fou nder\, and the co-chair of the Drugs and Religion program unit at the Amer ican Academy of Religion\, and each June\, he leads “The Psychedelic Uni verse: Global Perspectives on Higher Consciousness\,” an intensive\, 2-w eek seminar on the history of psychedelics\, hosted on-location at the Uni versity of Amsterdam\, Netherlands. Alongside his research\, he is an orga nizer for the Order of St. George's Horse\, a pilgrimage confraternity & b ook publisher. His latest books include\, Void Machines: the Paper Shrines of J. Christian Greer is a collection of his artwork\, and Kumano Kodo: P ilgrimage to Powerspots (co-authored with Dr. Michelle Oing) which analyze s the pilgrimage folklore associated with the rainforests of Japan's Kii P eninsula. Learn more about his work here: orderofstgeorgeshorse.comErik D avis\, PhD\, is an author\, award-winning journalist\, and teacher based i n San Francisco. His wide-ranging work focuses on alternative religion\, m edia culture\, the popular imagination\, and the psychedelic underground. He is the author of High Weirdness: Drugs\, Esoterica\, and Visionary Expe rience in the Seventies (2019)\; Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoteri ca (2010)\; The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritua l Landscape (2006)\, a critical volume on Led Zeppelin (2005)\, and the ce lebrated cult classic TechGnosis: Myth\, Magic\, and Mysticism in the Age of Information (1998)\, which remains in print. Davis’s scholarly and po pular essays on music\, technoculture\, drugs\, and spirituality have appe ared in scores of books\, magazines\, and journals\, and his writing has b een translated into a dozen languages. Davis has spoken widely at universi ties\, conferences\, retreat centers\, and festivals\, and has been interv iewed by CNN\, the BBC\, NPR\, and the New York Times. He graduated from Y ale University in 1988\, and earned his PhD in religious studies at Rice U niversity in 2015. He writes the online publication the Burning Shore (www .burningshore.com)\, and his next book is Blotter: the Untold Story of an Acid Medium (2024).www.techgnosis.comMariavittoria Mangini\, PhD\, FNP h as written extensively on the impact of psychedelic experiences in shaping the lives of her contemporaries\, and has worked closely with many of the most distinguished investigators in this field. She is one of the founder s of the Women’s Visionary Council\, a nonprofit organization that suppo rts investigations into non-ordinary forms of consciousness and organizes gatherings of researchers\, healers\, artists\, and activists whose work e xplores these states. She is a visiting scholar at the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics\, and Professor Emerita in the School of Scie nce\, Allied Health\, and Nursing at Holy Names University. For the last 5 0 years\, she has been a part of the Hog Farm\, a well-known communal fami ly based in Berkeley and in Laytonville\, California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261008T153000Z DTEND:20261008T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261008T210000Z DTEND:20261009T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alumni and Parents Weekend at Homecoming DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20260801T000624Z UID:3372396-1791504000-1791676799@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Homecoming @ Haas – Ignite your Spirit \nGet ready\, #HaasAl umni and friends! The ultimate weekend of connection\, learning\, and roar ing Cal Bears pride is almost here! Mark your calendars for October 9-10\, 2026 because Homecoming is about to explode with unforgettable moments. H ere are a few Haas-curated suggestions for you\, but full list of Homecomi ng activities is found here:  \n\n\nFRIDAY 10/9: INTELLECT MEETS EXCITEME NT!  \n\n\nUC Berkeley Haas Faculty Lecture: “Generative AI & the Futur e of Finance: Can Bots Out-Trade Humans?”  Jump back into Andersen Audi torium to hear how Haas is at the forefront of AI transformation. Join al umni and faculty from our Masters in Financial Education (MFE) program to learn how industry titans are leveraging AI to redefine global markets. St ick around after the lecture for a light reception and meet n’ greet wit h the speakers! Arrive early\; seating is first-come\, first-served! \n\n \nConversation with the Chancellor: “America 250: Berkeley and the Futur e of the American Experiment” Chancellor Lyons and a panel of faculty e xperts explore how ideas of citizenship\, democracy\, participation\, and higher education have shaped the American experience — and how they will continue to evolve in the decades ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY 10/10: GA ME DAY GLORY! \n\n\nOski Village Tailgate: Live entertainment\, interactiv e games\, food and beverage for purchase\, sponsor activations\, and activ ities for fans of all ages.  \n\nGame Time: Don your blue and gold and jo in the crowd as our mighty California Golden Bears clash with Virginia Tec h ! (Game time TBA – stay tuned!) Don’t miss a single tackle – grab your game tickets TODAY!\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email homecoming@berkeley.edu  or call 888.UNIV.CAL (888.864.8225). LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T000624Z LOCATION:Berkeley\, CA\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/alumni-and-parents-weekend-at-homecomi ng-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:San Francisco Alumni: Beyond Big Tech: Reinventing Your Career in the Age of AI DTSTART:20261009T003000Z DTEND:20261009T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T003317Z UID:3397280-1791480600-1791491400@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The technology industry is undergoing one of its biggest trans formations yet. As AI reshapes industries and organizational structures\, and many professionals rethink their careers\, new opportunities are emerg ing well beyond traditional Big Tech.   Join us for an engaging panel di scussion featuring leaders who successfully pivoted from careers at compan ies like Meta\, Google\, Salesforce\, Intel and other major technology fir ms into entrepreneurship\, venture capital\, consulting\, and academia – each representing a different path beyond Big Tech: \n \n\nThe Entreprene ur – Left a leading technology company to build an AI startup.\nThe Vent ure Capitalist – Transitioned from operator to investor\, backing the ne xt generation of AI companies.\nThe Startup Operator – Traded the scale of a global tech company for the speed and impact of an early-stage startu p.\nThe Portfolio Leader – Built a multifaceted career combining mentors hip & advisory work\, angel investing\, board service\, and teaching.\n\nO ur panelists will share candid stories about navigating uncertainty\, rede fining their professional identities\, leveraging transferable skills\, an d embracing AI as both a catalyst for disruption and a tool for creating n ew opportunities. You’ll hear what motivated each transition\, the trade offs they encountered\, the lessons they brought from Big Tech\, and how t hey’re building meaningful careers in today’s AI-driven economy.   W hether you’re actively exploring your next move\, curious about the futu re of work\, or simply interested in how AI is changing career paths\, thi s conversation will provide practical insights\, inspiration\, and meaning ful connections. \nQuestions? Contact Zhanara Amans – amanszh@gmail.com. \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T003317Z LOCATION:555 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/san-francisco-alumni-beyond-big-tech-r einventing-your-career-in-the-age-of-ai/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261009T013000Z DTEND:20261009T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/79hedGbd Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20261009T013000Z DTEND:20261009T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034739@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034739/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zoning Adjustments Board DTSTART:20261009T020000Z DTEND:20261009T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181226Z UID:a37c81005678d61dc447740820978a33@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Zoning Adjustments Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your -government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181226Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Decisions\, Doubts & Desire: A 3-part somatic workshop series on d ating with more clarity & confidence DTSTART:20261009T020000Z DTEND:20261009T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002646Z UID:66h7gi0t3jbph14lte8ik04dsp@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration -  3 Session Meetings:Thursday Oct. 1           -   https://momence.com/l/DAh6enBzThursday Oct. 8          -   https://momence.com/l/QQhmPbKjThursday Oct. 22        -   https://momence.com/l/GBhBR6XZ(3-pack Bundle)          -   https: //momence.com/l/a8h05WgDAbout the Workshop:Dating can easily pull us into overthinking\, second-guessing\, and uncertainty.If you're tired of feelin g drained by dating\, stuck in your decisions and frustrated by theuncerta inty — this series offers a deeper dive into understanding how your embo died patternsshow up in your connections\, and what you can do to move int o a more grounded and secureplace within yourself.During our 3 week series you’ll learn embodied practices to support greater clarity\, confidence \,and ease in dating and relationships.Through this series you will:• Ga in practices to feel more grounded while navigating uncertainty• Learn h ow your patterns of attachment show up in your body\, and how to shift tow ards a moregrounded and secure place within yourself• Build self-trust a nd confidence in how you approach romantic connection• Build community w ith others seeking to approach dating from a grounded and authentic placeW hat to Expect:This 3 week series will blend somatic practice\, reflection and community building. You will alsohave the option for direct 1:1 somati c coaching with Annalisa as part of this series.No prior experience with s omatics is needed.About the Facilitator:Annalisa Jackson is an ICF-certifi ed somatic coach and facilitator who supports people inbuilding self-trust and emotional clarity in love and life. Her work integrates nervous syste mawareness with somatic practice\, helping clients move from overthinking into embodiedconfidence. She has worked with hundreds of clients and cente rs the body as a source ofinsight and change. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002646Z LOCATION:Room: Luna X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261009T023000Z DTEND:20261009T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261009T160000Z DTEND:20261009T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/ymhaQB2VExperie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261009T170000Z DTEND:20261009T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Soul-Nourishing Kirtan: A Night of Inner Peace & Community Connect ion with Jordan Loder DTSTART:20261010T020000Z DTEND:20261010T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002736Z UID:2omrvot7hv8t1vmuv2scrm6dfb@google.com CATEGORIES:community,music DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/XehL9LlXJordan Loder is a touring bhakti artist who has devoted his life to spreading the joy o f inner peace through the power of music. His unique kirtan is known for i ts tender\, authentic\, and introspective quality\, igniting an experience of profound healing and a genuine sense of community connection. The song s go straight to the heart\, but the shows stay light and unpretentious\, with a sense of playfulness throughout.He travels with professional sound\ , ambient lighting\, and projected lyrics so every voice in the room can j oin in. Don’t miss this special opportunity to open your heart and recon nect through music and community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002736Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Film maker Chat & Coffee DTSTART:20261010T170000Z DTEND:20261010T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002657Z UID:event_316301990@meetup.com CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Filmmaker Hang out\nThis is one of our General Meetin gs\, which means we will be sitting around chatting drinking coffee (or wh atever)!\n\n* Please bring: a great attitude and a desire to get involved in making movies!\n* the cafe does sell food and beverages\n\nIf you have something to show or materials to review\, feel free to bring that. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002657Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-filmmaker-hangout/events/316301990/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Filmmaker Hang out END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gallery Concert | Music of Elliott Carter DTSTART:20261011T210000Z DTEND:20261011T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002616Z UID:10001095-1791727200-1791730800@magnes.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:A NANCY LEE KATZ: A PRIVATE PANTHEON PROGRAM \nJoin us durin g Cal’s Alumni and Parent Weekend at Homecoming in the gallery of Nancy Lee Katz: A Private Pantheon for a special concert with UC Berkeley facult y and student musicians playing compositions by\, and instruments of\, sit ters on view. \nSunday\, October 11\, 2026 | 2:00 pm\nIn person at the Mag nes Collection of Jewish Art and Life\, 2121 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA \ nFeaturing music by Elliott Carter (1908- 2012)\nFigment No.2 for Solo Cel lo  (Remembering Mr. Ives) (2001) \n\n\nRSVP\n  \nPlease join us for a s pecial Gallery Tour prior to the Gallery Concert from 1:00-1:30pm. Please  RSVP for the gallery tour here. \nThe Magnes’s programs and exhibition s are supported by our community. Click here to make a suggested donation of $10 per session.. \nIf you have any questions about accessibility or r equire accommodations to participate in this event\, please contact us at  dalter@berkeley.edu or call us at (510) 643-2526 with as much advance n otice as possible. \nProgram is subject to change. \n\nAbout the Composer \n\nComposer Elliott Carter (December 11\, 1908 – November 5\, 2012) is internationally recognized as one of the most influential American voices in classical music\, and a leading figure of modernism in the 20th and 21s t centuries. He was hailed as “America’s great musical poet” by Andr ew Porter and noted as “one of America’s most distinguished creative a rtists in any field” by his friend Aaron Copland. Carter’s prolific ca reer spanned over 75 years\, with more than 150 pieces\, ranging from cham ber music to orchestral works to opera\, often marked with a sense of wit and humor. He received numerous honors and accolades\, including the Pulit zer Prize on two occasions: in 1960 for his String Quartet No. 2 and in 1 973 for his String Quartet No. 3. Other awards include Germany’s Ernst Von Siemens Music Prize and the Prince Pierre Foundation Music Award. Cart er was the first composer to receive the United States National Medal of A rts\, and is one of a handful of composers inducted into the American Clas sical Music Hall of Fame. He was recognized twice by the Government of Fra nce: being named Commander of the “Ordre des Arts et des Lettres\,” an d receiving the insignia of Commander of the Legion of Honor in September 2012. \nPhoto by Nancy Lee Katz\, 1999. Gift of Michael S. Sachs\, 2024.1. 25. \nAbout the Performers \n\n\nLeighton Fong\, a longtime member of San Francisco’s Left Coast Chamber Ensemble\, is Principal Cellist of the Ca lifornia Symphony\, and has taught at UC Berkeley for over thirty years. H e plays regularly with Eco Ensemble and Empyrean Ensemble\, and was a memb er of the San Francisco Contemporary Players. In addition to specializing in contemporary music\, he has performed the complete string quartets of B eethoven with the Los Angeles based Southwest Chamber Music Society and th e complete string quartets of Schubert on original instruments with the Be rkeley Schubert Quartet. Leighton studied at the San Francisco Conservator y\, the New England Conservatory\, the Bern Conservatory in Switzerland\, and the Royal Danish Conservatory in Copenhagen\, Denmark. Born in Sacrame nto\, California\, he has lived in Berkeley since 1991. \nPhoto credit: Vi vian Sachs \nAbout the exhibition\nNancy Lee Katz: A Private Pantheon exp lores the artist’s decades-long effort to photograph artists\, writers\, musicians\, and thinkers she admired. Created in the intimate environment s of personal studios and workplaces\, these portraits look behind public accolades to reveal a quiet\, private presence. Unfolding in two parts (fa ll and spring)\, the exhibition presents\, for the first time\, the entire ty of Katz’s Pantheon. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002616Z LOCATION:Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art\, 2121 Allston Way\, Ber keley\, CA\, 94720\, United States URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu/program/gallery-concert-elliott-carter/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3RD EAR PRESENTS: Mystic Songs of India - Exploring the Wisdom & P oetry of Kabir Through Folk Songs with Priyal Maheshwari DTSTART:20261012T020000Z DTEND:20261012T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T183108Z UID:5o4nvaj4bdbicsi1ivmrafbs59@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/wyhZAq9BIn this immersive workshop\, we explore the deeper esoteric meanings within the po etry of Indian mystic saints such as Kabir and Guru Nanak through the indi genous folk songs of the Malwa region of Central India. These songs belong to a living oral tradition that has been carried forward for over 600 yea rs.Priyal will guide us through this journey by singing and interpreting t hese songs while accompanying himself on traditional instruments like the Tambura and Kartaal. Printed translations will be provided\, allowing part icipants to follow along and join in the singing if they wish. After each song\, we will pause for reflection\, creating space for participants to s hare whatever arises within them. We will also spend time in shared silenc e\, gently turning inward to experience the stillness pointed to in the so ngs.Priyal will also share stories from the life of Kabir\, insights into India’s oral traditions\, and reflections on his own journey — how he encountered his Guru and how these teachings have shaped his life. Through song\, storytelling\, collective reflection\, and silence\, this workshop invites us to touch something deeper within ourselves — a space where b oundaries soften\, and a sense of oneness with each other and the world be gins to emerge.About Priyal Maheshwari:Priyal Maheshwari is a musician and yoga teacher whose journey bridges the worlds of science\, spirituality\, and the arts. After graduating from Indian Institute of Technology\, Khar agpur and spending six years in the IT industry\, he felt an inner calling to step away from the corporate path and dedicate his life to the transfo rmative power of music and wellness practices. Through his work\, Priyal i ntegrates music\, yoga\, and meditation as tools for healing and self-disc overy. His approach helps people reconnect with the deeper aspects of thei r being and cultivate a more balanced\, integrated way of living.Alongside extensive training in classical music\, Priyal has immersed himself in th e oral traditions of saint poets such as Kabir\, Nanak\, and Meera. He con tinues to learn directly from PadmaShri Prahlad Singh Tipanya ji\, one of the foremost carriers of Kabir’s singing tradition from the Malwa region of Central India. These teachings have deeply shaped Priyal’s own music al journey\, grounding it in devotion\, simplicity\, and the timeless wisd om of the saints.Priyal regularly shares his music in concerts\, satsangs\ , and community gatherings. He also organizes retreats and collaborative e vents with Prahlad ji and his ensemble\, creating spaces where participant s can experience the confluence of music\, spirituality\, and collective h armony. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183108Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261013T210000Z DTEND:20261014T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WHO IS SINGING? Embody and Celebrate the Cosmic Nature of Sound: I mprovise Icaros\, Ragas\, and Medicine Melodies with Silvia Nakkach DTSTART:20261014T011500Z DTEND:20261014T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T002216Z UID:4hhqdl0615slpoi5pql06mqor1@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information: \nIn these 4 immersive sessions\, Silvia in vites you to experience sound as a living\, cosmic force — where everyth ing sings: plants\, waters\, stars\, and even silence itself. Across tradi tions\, shamans and sound practitioners have attuned to this hidden music\ , expressing it through “medicine melodies” that arise as spontaneous transmissions from nature and the spirit world. \n\n•    Enter the vo ice as a portal of spirit and shakti awakening\, where Sound becomes a veh icle for healing\, joy\, and cosmic connection.\n•    Explore the idea that all of existence is alive with sound — plants\, waters\, stars\, a nd even silence —inviting us into a field of deep listening.\n•    L earn to engage “medicine melodies” as spontaneous transmissions from n ature and the spirit world\, expressed through voice and simple instrument s.\n•    Experience initiatory sound practices drawn from Icaros (Peru vian Amazon)\, Afro-Brazilian invocations\, Indian ragas\, mantric improvi sation\, and healing invocations.\n•    Cultivate contemplative listen ing\, tonal centering\, and free your voice as forms of musical divination and attunement.\n•    Develop greater clarity\, neural coherence\, em otional resonance\, and spiritual receptivity through vibrational formulas .\n•    Be guided by Silvia Nakkach’s decades of sound shamanism int o the ecstatic\, contemplative\, and transformative power of your sonic pr esence. \n\nYou’ll learn to offer medicine melodies as tools for group f acilitation and mystical communion. No singing experience needed — only your willingness to listen\, feel\, and let the voice reveal its sacred in telligence.\n\n*Early Bird Pricing Ends June 1st!\n\nTeacher Bio: \nSilvia Nakkach M.A.\, MMT\, also known as Saraswati Devi\, is a Grammy-nominated composer\, interdisciplinary vocal artist\, Hindustani raga musician\, an d multihyphenate educator and scholar. Nakkach has released 18 albums\, au thored the book "Free Your Voice"\, and offered significant scholarly cont ributions to the academic study of music and sound therapies. She is a for mer clinical psychologist who serves on the faculty of the California Inst itute of Integral Studies’ East-West Psychology Department. Silvia is al so a Music Mentor at the CIIS’s Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Res earch. You can listen to her explorations of sound\, spirituality\, and th e human experience on her podcast "Beyond Music." She is the founding dire ctor of the International Vox Mundi School of Sound\, with centers in Japa n\, South Korea\, Brazil\, India\, and across the US and the Bay Area. Vis it:voxmundiproject.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T002216Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cheshvan Rosh Chodesh Circle DTSTART:20261014T030000Z DTEND:20261014T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10001898-1791921600-1791927000@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Rosh Chodesh gatherings\, an opportuni ty to come together and get rooted in our Jewish tradition and the natural land cycles. Each session is crafted to correspond with the new Hebrew mo nth\, with texts and colors that symbolize the essence of the time. \nOur tradition suggests that each month holds a potential to work with differen t life issues—such as sleep\, anger\, eating\, sight\, and listening. We will explore these themes through text learning\, creative writing\, sing ing\, and sometimes working with flowers and Jewish traditional color theo ry. \nOur sessions will be held when the moon is absent\, opening us up to the possibilities of the new moon coming our way. Even when the world see ms to turn upside down and fall apart\, the moon keeps going in circles\, and we will be with her. Join us for a time of reflection\, connection\, a nd growth as we journey through the Jewish calendar together. \nBy registe ring\, you acknowledge that you have read and consented to Urban Adamah’ s event policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/cheshvan-rosh-chodesh-circle-20251016/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Commission on Disability DTSTART:20261015T000000Z DTEND:20261015T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:787de73633e1e67ca83a8252aa9dac50@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Commission on Disability Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your -government/boards-commissions/commission-on-disability LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20261015T013000Z DTEND:20261015T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:4j1d8of5u7mg86fs1ck0db68sj_R20260212T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here to reserve your spot: https://momence.com/l/k8hbvWr6Welcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Re latefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close f riend of relational practices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulness is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment as we relate to the others in the group. We will notic e our relational patterns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. We'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us more clearly see each other and our broader social reali ty.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation pract ices. By placing awareness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group\, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of relat ing to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insights and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection b y being deeply seen and understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're able to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, partic ipants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by steppi ng away from the experience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other.Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at The AlembicDoors close at 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please r egister to reserve your spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, suggest ed donation is $15Josh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator thro ugh the Relateful Company training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while contin uing to grow his practice through retreats and regularly engaging other fa cilitators. Josh loves exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to bring .When he's not leading relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find hi m loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in Mi chael Taft's meditation courses\, or passionately following the New York J ets football team despite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at the Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the scienc e of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli (h e/him) has hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a certified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relatefu l Company. He draws from a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some recen t inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence a nd calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersecti on of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Psychedelic Breathwork with Matt Barkin DTSTART:20261015T020000Z DTEND:20261015T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:36m8kb1ahbt4esjkj77he9j32l@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information: https://momence.com/l/QQhw4gQxBy increa sing the flow of oxygen or Prana in our bodies\, we can begin to move and release tension.In this class we shift our focus from the realm of thought s to the intricate web of electrical signals within our bodies. Regardless of whether you've faced significant stress or trauma\, this approach offe rs profound benefits to the nervous system. The accumulation of daily stre ssors can strain our bodies and without releasing this tension through exp ression\, it can manifest as depression\, anxiety\, or disease over time.I n this class we- Lay down for a guided short meditation.- Practice the bre athwork sequence together for around 30 minutes.- Relax and recover.- Opti onal sharing and snacks afterwards.NOTE: Doors close 5 minutes after the s tart of class.Matt Barkin has been studying breathwork and meditation for over 15 years. His training is rooted in the ancient practices of Buddhist Vipassana and Kriya Yoga. His goal as a guide is to help students awaken their self-healing potential with the breath! Learn more about Matt here h ttps://mattbarkin.com/breathwork/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20261015T023000Z DTEND:20261015T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:4j1d8of5u7mg86fs1ck0db68sj_R20260212T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here to reserve your spot: https://momence.com/l/BGhDJ6mLWelcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Re latefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close f riend of relational practices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulness is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment as we relate to the others in the group. We will notic e our relational patterns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. We'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us more clearly see each other and our broader social reali ty.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation pract ices. By placing awareness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group\, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of relat ing to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insights and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection b y being deeply seen and understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're able to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, partic ipants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by steppi ng away from the experience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other.Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at The AlembicDoors close at 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please r egister to reserve your spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, suggest ed donation is $15Josh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator thro ugh the Relateful Company training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while contin uing to grow his practice through retreats and regularly engaging other fa cilitators. Josh loves exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to bring .When he's not leading relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find hi m loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in Mi chael Taft's meditation courses\, or passionately following the New York J ets football team despite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at the Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the scienc e of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli (h e/him) has hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a certified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relatefu l Company. He draws from a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some recen t inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence a nd calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersecti on of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261015T153000Z DTEND:20261015T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261015T210000Z DTEND:20261016T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Transportation and Infrastructure Commission DTSTART:20261016T011500Z DTEND:20261016T031500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:c294945967206f196aa9644fd780a075@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Transportation and Infrastructure Commission Homepage: https:/ /berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infr astructure-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261016T013000Z DTEND:20261016T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/rqhRxBJk Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Design Review Committee DTSTART:20261016T013000Z DTEND:20261016T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T001213Z UID:ff23b3a9aa4203f65cda424e67ae5117@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Design Review Committee Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your- government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T001213Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261016T023000Z DTEND:20261016T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261016T160000Z DTEND:20261016T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/GBhBD6AQExperie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261016T170000Z DTEND:20261016T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga Retreat at Mar De Jade in Mexico with Anneke DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTSTAMP:20260801T061104Z UID:10000855-1792195200-1792713599@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Join the waitlist for a Yoga Retreat at Mar de Jade\nWITH ANNE KE FAAS \n  \nOctober 17–22\, 2026\nMar De Jade\nLocated approximately 90-minutes from Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Side of Mexico\, Mar de Jad e is situated between the tropical jungle mountainside and the blue-green ocean of the Chacala beach.  Meals are prepared with great care\, attenti on and love using fresh and healthy ingredients mainly from Mar de Jade’ s 17-acre organic farm. The natural beauty\, fresh ocean air\, and colorfu l accommodations inspire a connection with nature—it’s a perfect place to retreat from everyday life and practice yoga together. \n \nOur retrea t includes:\n✨ Daily Iyengar yoga classes with Anneke\, including active asana\, restorative sessions\, pranayama\, chanting\, and philosophy disc ussion.\n✨ A beautiful retreat setting near Puerto Vallarta\, surrounded by nature and serenity.\n✨ Nourishing meals\, relaxation time\, and a w elcoming yoga community.\n✨ Space to deepen your understanding of yoga i n a dedicated\, immersive environment. \n \nFIND YOUR INSPIRATION\nADD ME TO THE WAITLIST \n\n \nWHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?\nEach morning will start with sunrise tea or coffee\, followed by yoga sutra study\, chanting\, and an a ctive 2 hour class suitable for all levels. After the class\, a delicious breakfast will be served in the open-air dining area overlooking Chacala B each and the ocean. \nThe practice hall at Mar De Jade is specifically des igned for Iyengar Yoga\, featuring beautiful wood floors and wall ropes. W ith panoramic ocean views and floor-to-ceiling windows\, our hall is airy and filled with natural light. \nThere will be time each day for your own adventures and quiet contemplation. Consider visiting the Altavista petrog lyphs\, hiking to another local beach and taking a boat ride home\, or exp loring the local Mexican markets. Alternatively\, spend the day exploring Mar De Jade\, enjoying a spa treatment or a relaxing nap in a hammock unde r the shade of our thatched-roof palapa. \nMar de Jade offers a swimming p ool and Jacuzzi nestled amidst bougainvillea flowers and palm trees. You c an wander on the paths lining the hotel grounds and visit the herb garden. Chacala Beach is also nearby for swimming\, paddle-boarding\, or kayaking \, weather permitting. \nBefore sunset\, a restorative and pranayama pract ice will leave you refreshed after the day’s activities. Join us for 6 d ays of good company\, healthy food\, rejuvenation in the fresh ocean air. \n  \n\n \n\n“The practice (asana\, breathe\, chanting) was incredible and beyond my expectations. I felt so in my body and outside the noisiness of my brain. I came home in such an exhale sort of space.” ~Pilar S.\n\ n \n\n“Mar de Jade is one of the great undiscovered pleasures of Mexico … A tropical setting that lifts the spirits and fires the imagination. ” – San Francisco Chronicle\n\n \nAmazing Accommodations\n \n  \n  \ n  \nThis retreat is FULL but more room might be added.  Join our waitli st today \n\nOcean View Room Single Occupancy — $3\,395 (FULL) \nOcean V iew Room Double Occupancy — $3\,000 (FULL) \nGuest Room Single Occupancy — $2\,900 (FULL) \nGuest Room Double Occupancy — $2\,550 (FULL) \n\nO cean Rooms are bright and airy\, with an indoor sitting area and floor-to- ceiling glass doors opening onto a private balcony. these spectacular room s are decorated with rich textiles and custom made mahogany wood furniture \, providing a sense of timeless Mexican elegance. \nGuest Rooms are a sim ple yet comfortable option for one to two people\, offering garden or jung le views. They provide a cozy and well appointed option for those seeking simplicity and comfort. \nSome rooms require steps to climb. \n  \n\nTHIS RETREAT IS FULL. PLEASE JOIN THE WAITLIST \n\nWAITLIST ME! \n\n\n \nWHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT?\n\nYour accommodations and use of this incredi ble property\n3 delicious meals per day\, with plenty of options to meet y our dietary needs.\nAsana and pranayama classes each day.\nWIFI\nAir condi tioning in most sleeping areas\nTaxes\nPeaceful down time and ample opport unities to explore the area\n\nWhat is not included: \n\nAirfare\nGround t ransportation to/from the airport and Mar De Jade\nTravel insurance\nSpa t reatments\nAdditional adventures\nStaff Gratuities\n\nThe actual schedule varies per day.  We will usually have two yoga-related activities togethe r each day\, whether it be pranayama\, asana or group discussion. We will have free time for activities on your own. \nThis is an incredible opportu nity to deepen your practice\, find quietude\, and connect with a like-min ded community in a breathtaking setting. \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\nINCRED IBLE FOOD\nMeals at Mar de Jade are a favorite! Delicious and well balance d buffet-style meals are served three times daily in the open-air dining r oom overlooking Chacala bay. \nEvery dish is made daily from scratch using fresh ingredients from our Organic Farm. Our menu is inspired by traditio nal Mexican cuisine and international flavors. The kitchen is happy to acc ommodate your dietary restrictions and food allergies\, with advance notic e. \nThroughout the day visit the snack bar at any time to enjoy coffee\, tea\, fruit\, bread\, and the stellar homemade organic peanut butter and m ango marmalade. Free purified water is available at stations throughout th e grounds. \n \nWHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?\nIyengar Yoga students with at le ast one year of consistent practice are welcome. \nParticipants should hav e a strong interest in all aspects of yoga to fully enjoy the retreat. Stu dents are welcome to bring partners or friends who do not wish to particip ate in the yoga classes:  you can select the “non-yoga participant” r ate for them. \nThis property involves lots of stairs\, and our yoga hall is on the third floor.  You must be physical fit enough to climb these st airs. \n  \n\n\nI’M READY TO GET ON THE WAITLIST!\n\nWho This Retreat I s Not For?\nThis retreat may not be the best fit if: \nYou are brand new t o Iyengar Yoga or have not yet established a consistent practice. \nYou ar e looking for a vacation with minimal structure or only occasional yoga cl asses. \nYou prefer a fast-paced tourist experience rather than time for q uiet\, reflection\, and practice. \nYou are unable to comfortably climb se veral flights of stairs each day. \nThis retreat is designed for students who want to step away from daily life and immerse themselves in practice\, study\, and the natural beauty of Mar de Jade. \n\n\n \nABOUT THE LOCATIO N\nMar de Jade sits on the shores of Playa Chacala\, a small Mexican fishi ng village with plenty of charm that still retains a traditional way of li fe. It has easy access to Puerto Vallarta International Airport\, just 90 minutes south\, yet feels worlds apart from the big tourist developments. The town and surrounding areas have much to offer\; from jungle hikes and ancient petroglyphs\, to the simple pleasure of playing on the soft sand a nd swimming in the year-round warm ocean waters. \nChacala is the most pri stine and picturesque bay in the Riviera Nayarit\, with golden sand\, coco nut trees\, and palapa (thatched-roof) restaurants along the shore\, surro unded by tropical jungle mountainsides. Home to approximately 400 resident s\, the town’s unhurried lifestyle is complemented by the welcoming and friendly attitude of locals. \nGETTING THERE\nIt is best to fly in and out of Puerto Vallarta which is Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport\,in Puerto Vallarta\, Jalisco. Airport code: PVR.  There are many daily non-s top and connecting flights to choose from. \nWe will arrange the pick-up a nd drop-off for the entire group to/from Mar de Jade and the airport. Plan to arrive in the late morning to early afternoon\, and to depart in the e arly afternoon to late evening. \nSome students choose to come a few days earlier or stay a few days later in Puerto Vallarta or one of the towns en route to Mar de Jade such as Sayulita or San Jose. \nJOIN THE WAITLIST HE RE\n\n \nYOUR INSTRUCTOR & GROUP LEADER\n \n\nAnneke Faas (she/her) is a C ertified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist (c-IAYT). She b ecame a devoted practitioner at the age of 14\, and a yoga teacher in coll ege. Yoga continues to support her through many stages of life. Anneke has a knack for relating yoga to everyday living – using it as a tool to br ing balance and meaning to students’ lives. As a teacher\, Anneke has a warm presence and directs her classes with ease and careful focus. Beginne rs love Anneke’s fun classes! Her love of yoga philosophy and chanting s hines through in her work with intermediate classes. She also offers exper tise to pregnant and post-natal mothers. Anneke loves being in nature with her family. You will find her camping in the mountains with her children\ , or playing in the ocean during her free time. \n \n\n\nTravel Insurance\ nWe HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance right a fter you book your trip. This is so important because you can select a “ cancel for any reason” policy that will also help in case you need to ca ncel your trip last minute plus you will have support for any weather & tr avel delays or emergency medical needs.  Previous retreat participants ha ve selected World Nomads\, Faye and Trawick International for their insura nce policies. \nCancellation Policy\nWhen we receive your deposit\, we res erve your room.  Your $500 deposit is not refundable. \nCancellations rec eived before May 15 are entitled to a full refund minus the $500 deposit. Cancellations received by August 1 are entitled to a 50% refund minus the $500 deposit. Cancellations received after August 2 will not receive a ref und. Due to arrangements made with our hosts\, there can be no exceptions to this policy. \nPlease make sure you have insurance coverage that can he lp you if you need to cancel close to your departure date. \n  \nStill ha ve more questions?\nLearn more by emailing anneke@adelineyoga.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061104Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/mardejade-with-anneke/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Global Leadership & Connections Session 1 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260827T003046Z UID:7rboep2aohurnermc282ed5fan@google.com CATEGORIES:civic LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003046Z X-SOURCE-NAME:I-House Berkeley Community Events & Programs X-SOURCE-URL:https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/resident-life/calendar-community- events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cutting Through Fear and Attachment: The Practice of Chöd in the Bön Tradition\, Part 2 with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261018T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002736Z UID:1pi7r6dn51vqbulqsdsjr839sm@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/x9hjEy5vAll are welcome to attend this weekend retreat\, the second part of a two-part ser ies on the practice of chöd in the Tibetan Bön tradition. In Tibetan\, c höd means "to cut." The practice is designed to help cut through habitual patterns of fear and attachment\, offering a path toward healing and buil ding a greater creative presence in daily life.Chöd is traditionally prac ticed through a combination of chanting\, prayer\, and visualization\, acc ompanied by a hand drum (damaru) and bell. Practitioners use these tools t o enter a contemplative state in which they visualize offering the body — symbolically dismantled and transformed into an abundant feast — to all beings\, including those forces we typically perceive as frightening o r threatening. This act of symbolic self-offering is meant to confront the root of fear directly rather than avoid it: by imagining giving away what we most instinctively protect\, practitioners can work with attachment to the self at its source.Over the course of the weekend\, participants will learn the structure of the chöd ritual\, the meaning behind its symbolis m\, and how the practice can be integrated into ongoing spiritual work. Bu ilding on the foundation from Part 1\, this session will go deeper into th e practice's techniques and their application to everyday emotional and ps ychological patterns.You do not need to have attended the first session to join this one. Tenzin Rinpoche\, fluent in English\, teaches in a warm an d engaging style\, frequently drawing on examples from contemporary cultur e to bring the Bön teachings to life and make them relevant to modern pra ctitioners.We will meet October 17th\, 10:00am-5:30pm + October 18\, 9:00a m-5:00pm. We will send more information the week of the retreat. Please ma ke sure to check all boxes that allow us to communicate with you or you ma y not receive the needed information. Early bird Pricing Ends October 16th .Bio: Founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International\, Geshe Te nzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a respected and beloved teacher and meditation ma ster in the Bön Buddhist tradition of Tibet. He has students in more than 25 countries\, teaches around the world and reaches thousands of students through his online programs.Trained as a Bön monk\, Rinpoche now lives a s a householder\, allowing him to more fully relate to the needs and conce rns of his students. Known for the depth of his wisdom and his unshakeable commitment to helping students recognize their true nature\, he is the au thor of many books and online courses. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002736Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(IN LUNA)Alligator Lizards in the Air: Integration Through Creativ e Expression DTSTART:20261017T203000Z DTEND:20261017T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T003132Z UID:dudmpn65rab8cklbagp6ocq3kn_R20260321T203000@google.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration here: https://momence.com/l/XehqeKq7 Creative expression is a way to integrate phenomenon and visions experienc ed in altered states of consciousness\, whether they be meditative or enth eogenic in nature. From the very first forms of mark-making to the caves o f Lascaux to the works of Pablo Amaringo and Alex Grey\, humanity has soug ht to understand our internal landscapes through visual expression.Alligat or Lizards in the Air: Healing and Integration through Creative Expression \, is a once a month chance to bring these experiences to life through two dimensional mark making.Art mediums from paint to colored pencils\, crayo ns to markers\, will be available for everyone to use along with paper and canvas. Krisztina Lazar will be your visionary guide in creativity and wi ll help you realize your experience before your eyes. No art background ne eded for this class. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to exp lore.Krisztina Lazar is a visionary artist primarily working in oil paint \, watercolor and drawing. She is a Mische Technique lineage holder\, a mi xture of oil and egg tempera painting invented during the Dutch Renaissanc e and revolutionized by modern master\, Ernst Fuchs. This technique create s an opalescent under painting that the colors are then glazed over\, rend ering each painting out of light rather than shadow\, bringing the images to life with fractal clarity.Utilizing this transformative style that she learned from visionary pioneer\, Brigid Marlin\, her current body of work explores painting a hybrid of Mische and Alla Prima to render hyperealisti c sacred art. With these two techniques combined\, Krisztina creates image s of Pop Shamanism\, portals and visions that speak to today’s cultural climate of the occult\, magic\, fantasy\, psychedelics\, meditation\, pop\ , nostalgia\, and the environment movement.Originally from Cleveland\, OH\ , she completed her BFA at Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 and her MFA graduate degree in 2011 at the San Francisco Art Institute New Genres depa rtment. Her paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows througho ut the United States and Europe\, most notably at the H.R. Geiger museum i n Gruyere\, Switzerland. She teaches her unique styles of painting to many students in group and private settings. Her work has been featured in mul tiple articles\, galleries and book publications. She currently lives and works in Northern California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T003132Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cutting Through Fear and Attachment: The Practice of Chöd in the Bön Tradition\, Part 2 with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche DTSTART:20261018T160000Z DTEND:20261019T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002736Z UID:63fqirn09tl7sitra9supt36jm@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/x9hjEy5vAll are welcome to attend this weekend retreat\, the second part of a two-part ser ies on the practice of chöd in the Tibetan Bön tradition. In Tibetan\, c höd means "to cut." The practice is designed to help cut through habitual patterns of fear and attachment\, offering a path toward healing and buil ding a greater creative presence in daily life.Chöd is traditionally prac ticed through a combination of chanting\, prayer\, and visualization\, acc ompanied by a hand drum (damaru) and bell. Practitioners use these tools t o enter a contemplative state in which they visualize offering the body — symbolically dismantled and transformed into an abundant feast — to all beings\, including those forces we typically perceive as frightening o r threatening. This act of symbolic self-offering is meant to confront the root of fear directly rather than avoid it: by imagining giving away what we most instinctively protect\, practitioners can work with attachment to the self at its source.Over the course of the weekend\, participants will learn the structure of the chöd ritual\, the meaning behind its symbolis m\, and how the practice can be integrated into ongoing spiritual work. Bu ilding on the foundation from Part 1\, this session will go deeper into th e practice's techniques and their application to everyday emotional and ps ychological patterns.You do not need to have attended the first session to join this one. Tenzin Rinpoche\, fluent in English\, teaches in a warm an d engaging style\, frequently drawing on examples from contemporary cultur e to bring the Bön teachings to life and make them relevant to modern pra ctitioners.We will meet October 17th\, 10:00am-5:30pm + October 18\, 9:00a m-5:00pm. We will send more information the week of the retreat. Please ma ke sure to check all boxes that allow us to communicate with you or you ma y not receive the needed information. Early bird Pricing Ends October 16th .Bio: Founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International\, Geshe Te nzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a respected and beloved teacher and meditation ma ster in the Bön Buddhist tradition of Tibet. He has students in more than 25 countries\, teaches around the world and reaches thousands of students through his online programs.Trained as a Bön monk\, Rinpoche now lives a s a householder\, allowing him to more fully relate to the needs and conce rns of his students. Known for the depth of his wisdom and his unshakeable commitment to helping students recognize their true nature\, he is the au thor of many books and online courses. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002736Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20261018T173000Z DTEND:20261018T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:241og9rthnhq2mghler4dmjqo5_R20250420T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration: https://momence.com/l/79hBjgD7About Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfaith religious org anization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine throu gh the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, a nd trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportunities to support spi ritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a friend\, share thi s post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261018T173000Z DTEND:20261018T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/mXhxD PGQ5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovering Vividness: Meditation and Movement with Evolving Groun d DTSTART:20261018T220000Z DTEND:20261019T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:52acdk4qeb0dg304pu8n2i1uvf_R20251116T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Events and Registration here: https://momence.com/l/g7hgXexeT he Bay Area Evolving Ground local group meets regularly at The Alembic to meditate together and explore contemporary Vajrayana. We meet and greet\, then start with a short introduction to opening awareness meditation. We sit for 20 minutes\, take a break\, practice some slow standing meditation s together\, take a break\, and then sit for another 20 minutes. We end wi th questions and discussion.Opening awareness is a seated meditation leadi ng to vividness and spacious clarity. It is Evolving Ground’s foundation al meditation and is a contemporary version of the Dzogchen practice of  shi-ne (shamatha in Sanskrit).The movements come from the Sky Realm Se ries (Nam'khor in Tibetan). These are Dzogchen long-de practices uniqu e to Evolving Ground. They look and feel quite similar to Qi Gong\, thoug h they operate on a different principle: discovery of the nonduality of cl arity and bliss\, through the experience of “tsal”—embodied awarenes s as non-ordinary sensation.Attendees need no prior experience. There will be plenty of space for questions\, reflections\, and group exploration of the practices.This meetup is free to attend.Evolving Ground is a global community exploring a transformational path of passionate involvement with the world. Our life-affirming approach empowers creative\, effective indi viduals: people who live with courage\, kindness\, and grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovering Vividness: Meditation and Movement with Evolving Groun d DTSTART:20261018T230000Z DTEND:20261019T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:52acdk4qeb0dg304pu8n2i1uvf_R20251116T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Events and Registration here:https://momence.com/l/e4heGgKQThe Bay Area Evolving Ground local group meets regularly at The Alembic to me ditate together and explore contemporary Vajrayana. We meet and greet\, t hen start with a short introduction to opening awareness meditation. We si t for 20 minutes\, take a break\, practice some slow standing meditations together\, take a break\, and then sit for another 20 minutes. We end with questions and discussion.Opening awareness is a seated meditation leading to vividness and spacious clarity. It is Evolving Ground’s foundational meditation and is a contemporary version of the Dzogchen practice of s hi-ne (shamatha in Sanskrit).The movements come from the Sky Realm Serie s (Nam'khor in Tibetan). These are Dzogchen long-de practices unique t o Evolving Ground. They look and feel quite similar to Qi Gong\, though t hey operate on a different principle: discovery of the nonduality of clari ty and bliss\, through the experience of “tsal”—embodied awareness a s non-ordinary sensation.Attendees need no prior experience. There will be plenty of space for questions\, reflections\, and group exploration of th e practices.This meetup is free to attend.Evolving Ground is a global com munity exploring a transformational path of passionate involvement with th e world. Our life-affirming approach empowers creative\, effective individ uals: people who live with courage\, kindness\, and grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261020T210000Z DTEND:20261021T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WHO IS SINGING? Embody and Celebrate the Cosmic Nature of Sound: I mprovise Icaros\, Ragas\, and Medicine Melodies with Silvia Nakkach DTSTART:20261021T011500Z DTEND:20261021T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002827Z UID:26g3lip2gjdd6k2t1nhecrsn1m@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/0ehqGDznIn these 4 im mersive sessions\, Silvia invites you to experience sound as a living\, co smic force — where everything sings: plants\, waters\, stars\, and even silence itself. Across traditions\, shamans and sound practitioners have a ttuned to this hidden music\, expressing it through “medicine melodies ” that arise as spontaneous transmissions from nature and the spirit wor ld. •    Enter the voice as a portal of spirit and shakti awakening\, where Sound becomes a vehicle for healing\, joy\, and cosmic connection. •    Explore the idea that all of existence is alive with sound — pl ants\, waters\, stars\, and even silence —inviting us into a field of de ep listening.•    Learn to engage “medicine melodies” as spontaneo us transmissions from nature and the spirit world\, expressed through voic e and simple instruments.•    Experience initiatory sound practices dr awn from Icaros (Peruvian Amazon)\, Afro-Brazilian invocations\, Indian ra gas\, mantric improvisation\, and healing invocations.•    Cultivate c ontemplative listening\, tonal centering\, and free your voice as forms of musical divination and attunement.•    Develop greater clarity\, neur al coherence\, emotional resonance\, and spiritual receptivity through vib rational formulas.•    Be guided by Silvia Nakkach’s decades of soun d shamanism into the ecstatic\, contemplative\, and transformative power o f your sonic presence. You’ll learn to offer medicine melodies as tools for group facilitation and mystical communion. No singing experience neede d — only your willingness to listen\, feel\, and let the voice reveal it s sacred intelligence.*Early Bird Pricing Ends June 1st!Teacher Bio: Silvi a Nakkach M.A.\, MMT\, also known as Saraswati Devi\, is a Grammy-nominate d composer\, interdisciplinary vocal artist\, Hindustani raga musician\, a nd multihyphenate educator and scholar. Nakkach has released 18 albums\, a uthored the book "Free Your Voice"\, and offered significant scholarly con tributions to the academic study of music and sound therapies. She is a fo rmer clinical psychologist who serves on the faculty of the California Ins titute of Integral Studies’ East-West Psychology Department. Silvia is a lso a Music Mentor at the CIIS’s Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Re search. You can listen to her explorations of sound\, spirituality\, and t he human experience on her podcast "Beyond Music." She is the founding dir ector of the International Vox Mundi School of Sound\, with centers in Jap an\, South Korea\, Brazil\, India\, and across the US and the Bay Area. Vi sit:voxmundiproject.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002827Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Human Welfare and Community Action Commission DTSTART:20261022T013000Z DTEND:20261022T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:197deb753fc4d6cf9d698cfef48507a4@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Human Welfare and Community Action Commission Homepage: https: //berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-comm unity-action-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Police Accountability Board DTSTART:20261022T013000Z DTEND:20261022T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T181201Z UID:2190601bb548b9b0f470a5c2bcdc8109@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Police Accountability Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/y our-government/boards-commissions/police-accountability-board LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T181201Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sufi Whirling Workshop with Anna and Aziz DTSTART:20261022T020000Z DTEND:20261022T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:26glfbpud0rnpbqehrautth4ga_R20260219T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/lkhPeVWB In this workshop we will be doing movement exercises and begin learning th e practice of Sufi whirling.This is a physical practice that uses body mov ements and chanting to open the heart\, and experience the Unity of Love i n the human body.This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Come w ith an open heart\, comfortable clothing\, and socksTickets are sliding sc ale $25 - $40\, no on turned away for lack of funds.Aziz Abbatiello was r aised in an American Mevlevi family. He has walked the path of the mystics following in the tradition of the Sufi. He was initiated as Semazen in 19 96\, and has made Sema with several Sufi groups in America and abroad.Anna Whirling is from Ukraine. In the beginning of the war\, she moved to Tur key and then to the United States. Anna has practiced whirling since her c hildhood. She has performed on stage for 20 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Integration Circle: Imagery & Music with Sophia Wang DTSTART:20261022T020000Z DTEND:20261022T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:500pe2fs3321o5h0cu4c6iqldm@google.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,music DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/XehLPbZwThis is an on going monthly group designed to support the integration of mystical\, psyc hedelic\, or otherwise transformative experiences. Each session combines g uided listening to curated music with expressive arts such as drawing and writing to help you process what a single conversation can't resolve. Come once\, or return each month. No musical or art background is required.Dur ing the evening\, we will:Enter a brief guided relaxationListen to a short \, curated music passageExpress what surfaces through drawing and writingS hare and witness in the group (optional)Leave with a deeper understanding or perspectiveRooted in the Bonny Method\, this circle draws on Guided Ima gery and Music (GIM)\, developed by Helen Bonny from her work with LSD-ass isted therapy at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center in the 1960s and 70s. Bonny found that music paired with deep relaxation could open the sa me expanded states she observed in psychedelic sessions\, and that the ima gery work done afterward carried much of the lasting change. GIM's approac h to music and imagery now informs how integration is supported across mod ern psychedelic-assisted therapy.Please arrive no later than 7pm. Doors lo ck at 7:10pm.Sophia Wang is a violinist\, board-certified music therapist (MT-BC)\, integration practitioner\, and life coach whose work centers on music\, imagery\, and non-ordinary states of consciousness. With over a de cade of clinical experience across oncology\, palliative care\, and mental health settings\, she draws on Guided Imagery and Music\, expressive arts \, and depth-oriented inquiry to support emotional healing\, insight\, and meaningful change.Sophia works with people across a wide range of inner t errain: those in cancer care or facing the end of life\; people moving thr ough grief\, depression\, or anxiety\; and high-performing professionals a nd seekers drawn to deep self-inquiry and the integration of transformativ e experiences. Her approach blends clinical training with creative explora tion\, emphasizing safety\, pacing\, and integration. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sufi Whirling Workshop with Anna and Aziz DTSTART:20261022T030000Z DTEND:20261022T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:26glfbpud0rnpbqehrautth4ga_R20260219T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/K1hWOebP In this workshop we will be doing movement exercises and begin learning th e practice of Sufi whirling.This is a physical practice that uses body mov ements and chanting to open the heart\, and experience the Unity of Love i n the human body.This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Come w ith an open heart\, comfortable clothing\, and socksTickets are sliding sc ale $25 - $40\, no on turned away for lack of funds.Aziz Abbatiello was r aised in an American Mevlevi family. He has walked the path of the mystics following in the tradition of the Sufi. He was initiated as Semazen in 19 96\, and has made Sema with several Sufi groups in America and abroad.Anna Whirling is from Ukraine. In the beginning of the war\, she moved to Tur key and then to the United States. Anna has practiced whirling since her c hildhood. She has performed on stage for 20 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261022T153000Z DTEND:20261022T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261022T210000Z DTEND:20261023T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seeing Through a Mirror: The 1948 War in the Eyes of the World DTSTART:20261023T000000Z DTEND:20261023T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062510Z UID:10001093-1792688400-1792693800@magnes.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Annual Diller Lecture\nPresented by Berkeley’s Center for J ewish Studies. Co-Sponsored by the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Li fe. \nThe 1948 Arab-Israeli War attracted attention from the highest level s of international society\, state governments\, transnational NGOs\, jour nalism\, and public opinion. Palestine and the emerging state of Israel fu nctioned as both a mirror and a magnifier. Israel’s establishment and th e Palestinian Nakba were interpreted through countries’ specific interes ts\, histories\, and cultures. These events also elicited tremendous passi on. Palestine’s mirroring and magnifying effects did not originate in 19 48\, but the events of that year drastically augmented them\, and the patt erns of global reaction remain with us to this today. \nThursday\, October 22\, 2026 | 5:00-6:30 pm\nat the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Lif e\, 2121 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA \nReception and light refreshments: 5 :00-5:30pm\nPresentation and Conversation: 5:30-6:30pm \nRSVP\n\n  \nIf y ou require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpretin g\, alternative media formats\, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in these events\, please  contact Jennifer Lipscomb at jlipscomb@berkeley.edu with as much advan ce notice as possible. \n\nDerek Penslar is the William Lee Frost Profe ssor of Jewish History and the Director of the Center for Jewish Studies at Harvard University. Derek previously taught at Indiana University\, the University of Toronto\, and the University of Oxford\, where he was the i naugural holder of the Stanley Lewis Chair in Modern Israel Studies. Derek has published a dozen books\, including Theodor Herzl: The Charismatic L eader (2020) and Zionism: An Emotional State (2023). He is currently w riting a book titled The War for Palestine\, 1947-1949: A Global History.  Derek is a past president of the American Academy for Jewish Research\, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada\, and an Honorary Fellow of St. An ne’s College\, Oxford. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062510Z LOCATION:Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art\, 2121 Allston Way\, Ber keley\, CA\, 94720\, United States URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu/program/seeing-through-a-mirror-the-1948-w ar-in-the-eyes-of-the-world/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SAFE STREETS Citizen Oversight Committee DTSTART:20261023T010000Z DTEND:20261023T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:64af3f5b6249bc96b5b5a601cf2db4c9@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:SAFE STREETS Citizen Oversight Committee Homepage: https://ber keleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/safe-streets-citizen-oversi ght-committee LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Health Commission DTSTART:20261023T013000Z DTEND:20261023T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:1a7f173154abb2c5939211b4656e5ed0@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Community Health Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/y our-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261023T013000Z DTEND:20261023T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/Elhv9ZmB Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20261023T013000Z DTEND:20261023T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034747@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034747/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Decisions\, Doubts & Desire: A 3-part somatic workshop series on d ating with more clarity & confidence DTSTART:20261023T020000Z DTEND:20261023T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002646Z UID:6pt1eogqcqccf8iaftq22a5vgu@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration -  3 Session Meetings:Thursday Oct. 1           -   https://momence.com/l/DAh6enBzThursday Oct. 8          -   https://momence.com/l/QQhmPbKjThursday Oct. 22        -   https://momence.com/l/GBhBR6XZ(3-pack Bundle)          -   https: //momence.com/l/a8h05WgDAbout the Workshop:Dating can easily pull us into overthinking\, second-guessing\, and uncertainty.If you're tired of feelin g drained by dating\, stuck in your decisions and frustrated by theuncerta inty — this series offers a deeper dive into understanding how your embo died patternsshow up in your connections\, and what you can do to move int o a more grounded and secureplace within yourself.During our 3 week series you’ll learn embodied practices to support greater clarity\, confidence \,and ease in dating and relationships.Through this series you will:• Ga in practices to feel more grounded while navigating uncertainty• Learn h ow your patterns of attachment show up in your body\, and how to shift tow ards a moregrounded and secure place within yourself• Build self-trust a nd confidence in how you approach romantic connection• Build community w ith others seeking to approach dating from a grounded and authentic placeW hat to Expect:This 3 week series will blend somatic practice\, reflection and community building. You will alsohave the option for direct 1:1 somati c coaching with Annalisa as part of this series.No prior experience with s omatics is needed.About the Facilitator:Annalisa Jackson is an ICF-certifi ed somatic coach and facilitator who supports people inbuilding self-trust and emotional clarity in love and life. Her work integrates nervous syste mawareness with somatic practice\, helping clients move from overthinking into embodiedconfidence. She has worked with hundreds of clients and cente rs the body as a source ofinsight and change.\n\nJoin with Google Meet: ht tps://meet.google.com/jmi-kzhw-fdf\nOr dial: (US) +1 731-238-1697 PIN: 409 840235#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jmi-kzhw-fdf?pin=39739977841 80&hs=7\n\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/an swer/9282720 LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002646Z LOCATION:Room: Luna X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261023T023000Z DTEND:20261023T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Progression of Teaching: Professional Development for Yoga Teacher s DTSTART:20261023T153000Z DTEND:20261025T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T002608Z UID:10000490-1792744200-1792944000@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:education,wellness DESCRIPTION:Progression of Teaching\nA weekend of teacher development\nOct ober 23 – 25\, 2026 in-person\nOur weekend together is your opportunity to boost your teaching skills within a supportive community of colleagues.    Our focus will be on helping method. \nThis session of Progression of Teaching will specifically focus on observation and correction skills suc h as how to hone our powers of observation.  What to observe and how to i nterpret what we observe?  And how to act based on what we observe?  For Yoga Philosophy we will take a deep look at the kleshas\, how to work wit h these afflictions in both our teaching and as Sadhakas. \nOver the three days\, we will reflect on the balancing act required for effective teachi ng.  Teaching Iyengar Yoga requires you to help individual students while moving the entire classroom forward.  This requires knowledge of the asa na you are teaching\, an easily accessible toolkit of modifications and co rrections AND strong decision making skills regarding what you say and wha t you don’t say. \nOver the three days\, you will consider your own exis ting strengths and uncover the skills that are ready for maturation.  You will get more experience in the well-timed application of instruction\, o bservation\, correction and demonstration. \n  \nThe schedule \nFriday: \ n8:30 – 11:30 am:  This includes a public class + time afterwards to di scuss the experience including thought process and teaching skills \n1:30 – 3:45 pm :  Teacher education \nSaturday: \n1 – 5:30 pm:  Teacher E ducation \nSunday: \n8:30 – 11:15 am: This includes a public class + de- brief of the thought process and teaching skills \n1:15 – 4:15 pm:  Tea cher Education \nYou will receive an optional homework assignment.  This type of svadhaya is a central part of the Progression of Teaching weekend because it creates an auspicious beginning for the program\,  gives you a n opportunity to reflect on what you already know while developing new kno wledge\, and gives you time to connect with Heather.  Please register by September so you are able to complete the assignment. \nProgression of Tea ching is open to anyone who is trained as an Iyengar Yoga teacher. \nTUITI ON\nRegular rate: $274 per person \nScholarships are available\; email inf o@adelineyoga.com for details. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nMore about Progression of Teaching:\n  \n“It is the duty of the t eacher to know what to teach\,\nwhy to teach and how much to teach.” – BKS Iyengar\nProgression of Teaching is a cornerstone of our teacher supp ort\, offering an opportunity for you to develop your personal sadhana and teaching skills. Our weekend gathers are forum from which to build enduri ng relationships with peers and teachers. \nThis program is open to anyone who is trained as an Iyengar Yoga teacher. We offer support in your sadha na\, in teaching and career exploration\, gathering twice a year. \nTeachi ng yoga in an effective way is a very complex endeavor.  It can be so dif ficult to know what to teach\, why to teach and how much to teach whether you are teaching online\, in-person or hybrid\, with masks and without mas ks\, across diverse venues including public classes in a studio\, private lessons at home\, corporate venues\, college campuses and in community cen ters.  Our students have a huge diversity of urgent needs and interests.   That is why our time to come together is so valuable.  It is a time to be with your friends and colleagues and to learn from each other. \n \nDu ring our time together you will: \n\nEnhance your understanding of poses f rom Level 1 all the way to Level 3 syllabus.\nPractice teaching to build y our skills and confidence working with a range of bodies and situations.\n Develop confidence in sequencing these poses so that you can progress your own practice.\nUse the teaching skills at your level to convey the essenc e of Yoga.\nDive deeper into the source materials.\nGet feedback on your o wn teaching.\n\nOptional homework is given prior to each meeting.  This i s your way to study the syllabi in a focused way and get feedback on both the required knowledge and theoretical aspects of Iyengar Yoga.  Doing th e homework – and receiving personal feedback on it – is a central part of every Progression of Teaching gather. \nWhat are the thorny poses you want to look at? Doubts to discuss? Bring your questions. Participants wil l get feedback on their teaching and gain confidence working with their st udents in a variety of situations. \nPeople who are traveling from far dis tances\, here is more information about our location and favorite places t o stay and eat. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:\nHeather Haxo Phillips is Director of Adeline Yoga and a certified Level 3 Iyengar yoga instructor (Senior Intermediate 1). Her additional certifications in clude: Certified Yoga Therapist (c-IAYT)\, Relax and Renew restorative yog a teacher and Yoga Alliance E-500 level instructor. She has specialized yo ga therapy training which includes scoliosis\, musculoskeletal injuries an d pain management.  One of her asana-related specialties is women’s hea lth. Heather has a deep commitment to the ancient teachings which includes mantra sadhana (chanting) and Sanskrit\, pranayama and yoga philosophy.  You can expect to find aspects of this in all of Heather’s classes. Hea ther deepens her own practice by studying regularly with senior Iyengar t eachers\, Sanskrit and Vedic scholars\, and the Iyengar family in Pune. \n Heather is an active volunteer for the Iyengar Yoga National Association o f the United States.  She currently serves as a member of the Assessment Committee and the DEIJ Committee\, and as an assessor and mentor.  She is past President of the Board of Directors for the Iyengar Yoga Association of Northern California. \n  \n \nCancellation policy for workshops:\nIf your cancellation request is received more than 72 hours before the event \, your workshop payment may be converted into Adeline Yoga account credit minus a $10 processing fee. To request a workshop cancellation\, please e mail support@adelineyoga.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T002608Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/progression-of-teaching/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261023T160000Z DTEND:20261023T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/jJhGynMzExperie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261023T170000Z DTEND:20261023T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat w. Melita Silberstein! DTSTART:20261024T003000Z DTEND:20261024T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10001930-1792776600-1792780200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Join Melita Silberstein for Tot Shabbat on the farm where litt le ones and their grown-ups come together to celebrate\, sing\, and make n ew friends! With joyful songs\, playful movement\, and interactive stories \, this is a warm and welcoming way for our youngest community members to connect with the ritual of Shabbat. \nNo prior knowledge or experience nee ded—just bring your smiles and dancing feet! This event is ideal for chi ldren up to 6 years\, but older siblings are very much welcome too. We’l l provide light snacks and grape juice for our hamotzi and kiddush blessin gs. \n  \nMelita Silberstein is a singer/songwriter\, contemporary folk m usician\, childrens’ performer\, and ceremonial song-leader based in Ber keley\, CA. She is the founding member of Octopretzel\, a popular Bay Area children’s band\, as well as the Family & Nevatim Program Manager at Wi lderness Torah. She uses the tools of energy and sound to create healing e xperiences for people of all ages. \n  \nBy registering\, you acknowledge that you have read and consented to Urban Adamah’s event policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/tot-shabbat-w-melita-silberstein-2026102 3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat DTSTART:20261024T013000Z DTEND:20261024T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10001921-1792780200-1792787400@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join Urban Adamah for our signature Friday night service! Thro ugh song\, poetry\, movement\, and silence we’ll journey together from o ur week of doing into our day of being. All are welcome. No Hebrew or Jewi sh knowledge is required. Light food and drinks will be served following K abbalat Shabbat. \n  \nThis event will take place indoors\, followed by d inner with indoor and outdoor options. \n___________ \nBy registering\, yo u acknowledge that you have read and consented to Urban Adamah’s event p olic LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-20261023/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Primal Gestures - How Direct Perception Reshapes The Way We Think with Liz Koch DTSTART:20261024T020000Z DTEND:20261024T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:0a11506ci8jctljmevqajfas2i@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/x9h6e550Innovati on is determined by our ability to think creatively\, what is often referr ed to as thinking outside of the box. But what if our daily movement defin es our capacity to expand our creativity? New biology\, quantum physics\, molecular science\, mathematics\, deep psychology\, and indigenous wisdom all recognize that human beings are not static objects animated by a spiri t\, but expressions of living sacred processes. These perspectives contend that a unified matrix of life\, not individual parts\, provides an in-dep th understanding of being human. This bio-intelligence can be felt-sensed through primal gestures.  Engaging with a living systems approach\, speci fically our embryological story\, reveals that human beings at their very core are fluid organisms (imagine a tadpole or caterpillar) that continual ly reshape through invaginating and innovating flows of intelligence. Turn ing our attention toward the somatic sensory system\, direct perception en ables a conscious participation in a universal intelligence capable of dis solving mind/body dualism and reductionist constructs. Our body is no long er reduced to an “it”\; rather\, we are living beings embedded within a larger field of dynamic relationships rich with innovative expression.Li z will also be teaching a Saturday experiential. Tickets to the lecture an d experiential are $175. you can find information here: Liz Koch is a conc eptual artist exploring the deep sensory system and the bio-intelligence o f our primal core as a means for developing human potential and igniting c reative impulses. An international educator\, author\, and creator of Core Awareness™\, she focuses on awareness as key for developing human poten tial and awakening consciousness. With over 45 years of experience special izing in the tissue called Psoas\, Liz is recognized in the somatic\, body work\, and fitness professions as an authority on what is referred to in D aoist healing traditions as the "muscle of the soul."  Her teaching inclu des developing racial\, social\, and cultural awareness of BODY not as an object but as a living process. Nationally and internationally published\, her major works include The Psoas Book\, Core Awareness: Enhancing Yoga\, Pilates\, Exercise & Dance\, Mother\, Maiden\, Crone: Our Pleasure Playli st and Stalking Wild Psoas: Embodying Your Core Intelligence. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Present Moment Game with Alli Magidsohn DTSTART:20261024T020000Z DTEND:20261024T034500Z DTSTAMP:20260826T063938Z UID:6ac2p80aatb6gkgpvkpm7f3l4d@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/jJhJkAPAWhen we gather with others\, conversation almost automatically drifts into what ha s already happened or what might happen next. Stories\, plans\, explanatio ns\, reactions—these patterns are so normal that we barely notice just h ow much we relate to one another through the lens of the past and the futu re.But when those habits pause\, something surprising occurs.The room chan ges.Attention sharpens.A different kind of connection begins to emerge.A s mall clearing inside awareness opens—a place where no future is rehearsi ng itself and no echoes from the past are allowed to enter. We can touch t his space in solo contemplative practices\, but it’s rare to enter it wi th others.The Present Moment Game is a simple social meditation designed t o explore that possibility.For one hour\, a small group agrees to step int o this clearing and stay inside the moment. What unfolds is often unexpect ed—and never the same twice.We call it a game because it can be playful. But it’s also something more: an invitation to discover what becomes po ssible when a group of people agree to be fully here\, now\, together.Curi ous to learn more? Come play!____What to Expect:6:30 PM – Doors openArri ve anytime within the next 30 min and help yourself to complimentary tea w hile you settle in.7:00 PM – The Game begins(We ask that all tea & water be left outside the circle)7:05 PM – Grace period closesOur container i s sealed\, no entry beyond this time7:06 PM – Welcome\, introductions\, and review of the simple game rules7:25 PM – The Present Moment Game beg ins8:25 PM – The game ends\, followed by group reflections8:45 PM – Ev ent concludesYou're welcome to enjoy complimentary community tea service u ntil 9:30 PMPlease note: You will be asked to turn your phone off for the duration of the game____Alli Magidsohn is the creator of The Present Momen t Game\, an experimental social meditation practice that offers a simple y et powerful way to drop into the Now.After being introduced to T-Group in 2018\, Alli noticed that what interested her most wasn’t the relational mechanics of the practice\, but the context itself—the felt sense of a g roup of people paying close attention to what was happening in real time.S o she took the core context of T-Group—the present moment—and turned i t into the actual subject of the inquiry. Inspired in part by the linguist ic principles of E-Prime\, she added a few simple constraints that gently guide conversation away from the past and future and into what's happening right now.The result is The Present Moment Game\, a playful yet profound invitation to explore what it means to really be together in community\, r ight here\, now.Learn more:www.thepresentmomentgame.comInstagram: @thepres entmomentgame LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T063938Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dorothy Hunt ~ Chasing the Absolute\, Returning to Love the Relati ve ~ Half-Day Retreat DTSTART:20261024T160000Z DTEND:20261024T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T061617Z UID:36611-1792832400-1792845000@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Tasting the Absolute\, experiencing spirit\, reading or hearin g teachings from spiritual masters\, many seekers of truth develop ideas a nd illusions that Awakening means judging\, denying\, or by-passing the ch allenges\, messiness\, feelings\, thoughts\, and beauty of our human expre ssions. They chase an identity called “the Absolute” or being a “so meone” always “resting as Awareness.” There IS a Source\, but this a wake Mystery claims no identity. The truth of who/what we already are cann ot be gained by our effort or lost in our forgetfulness. The real freedom of Awakening is not resisting the moment that is here now\, rather deeply experiencing that all of life is an expression of an undivided Mystery— one the intellect will never “know” yet opens the Heart to intimately love its own expressions. \nPlease join us in exploring the possibility o f experiencing no separation between Absolute and Relative—true non-dual ity. We will meet for two sessions with a half an hour break about 10:30 a m. \nDorothy Hunt currently serves as Spiritual Director of Moon Mountain Sangha\, teaching at the request and in the spiritual lineage of Adyashant i. The flavor of her teaching blends Advaita and Zen with a deep welcoming of the human expressions of the Mystery. Dorothy is the founder of the Sa n Francisco Center for Meditation and Psychotherapy\, and practiced psycho therapy from 1967 until her retirement in 2020. She is the author of Only This!\, Leaves from Moon Mountain\, and Ending the Search: From Spiritual Ambition to the Heart of Awareness. In addition\, she is a contributing au thor to two books on Nondual Wisdom and Psychotherapy\, and the editor of Love: A Fruit Always in Season. \nwww.dorothyhunt.org \nSliding Scale: $40 to $80\nSome Partial Scholarships Available.\nAddress inquiries to web@op encirclecenter.org \nREGISTER \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within a week.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as : Time Zone Converter LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T061617Z LOCATION:Online Video Meeting (phone access also available) URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/dorothy-hunt-oct-24-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Primal Gestures: An Experiential Day of Movement with Liz Koch DTSTART:20261024T170000Z DTEND:20261024T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:3f3pda6c7spvh65r1dk1la667n@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/nmhz90xJThis one -day workshop follows our evening lecture\, offering a direct experience o f the concepts presented.  Employing a bio-intelligent paradigm we will e xplore felt-sensed primal gestures. When we perceive and experience our sp ine through an embryological and biomorphic paradigm\, it is the nexus of our being—the source from which all aspects of self\, flow – a life sh aping central channel of fluid embodiment. Whether referred to as a channe l\, axis\, midline\, primitive streak\, or central nervous system\, the sp ine has oceanic and cosmic origins. Sensed as micro-undulations and spiral s that echo through tissue\, all life is touched by the planetary rhythms of vibrating water. Primal gestures stimulate innovative expressions. Disc over how engaging in the fluid field changes stress signals and impulses\, awakens creativity\, and evokes neuroplasticity. Movement is the mother o f innovation.This is an experiential day of movement. We will meet 10am-1p m and 2pm-4pm with a one hour lunch break.  Liz is doing a lecture on Fri day which has an option for a combined ticket: https://momence.com/l/x9h6e 550Liz Koch is a conceptual artist exploring the deep sensory system and t he bio-intelligence of our primal core as a means for developing human pot ential and igniting creative impulses. An international educator\, author\ , and creator of Core Awareness™\, she focuses on awareness as key for d eveloping human potential and awakening consciousness. With over 45 years of experience specializing in the tissue called Psoas\, Liz is recognized in the somatic\, bodywork\, and fitness professions as an authority on wha t is referred to in Daoist healing traditions as the "muscle of the soul."  Her teaching includes developing racial\, social\, and cultural awarene ss of BODY not as an object but as a living process. Nationally and intern ationally published\, her major works include The Psoas Book\, Core Awaren ess: Enhancing Yoga\, Pilates\, Exercise & Dance\, Mother\, Maiden\, Crone : Our Pleasure Playlist and Stalking Wild Psoas: Embodying Your Core Intel ligence. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kabira Gaye Ja (Sing On\, Kabir) with Premsheela DTSTART:20261025T013000Z DTEND:20261025T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:1bsa05ng465abptsm618juspc2@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/BGhd9jbLA soulfu l concert celebrating the timeless bhajans of Kabir. The event explores Ka bir’s teachings on love\, unity\, simplicity\, and spiritual awakening. The program brings together traditional melodies and meaningful verses tha t continue to inspire people across generations and faiths.Kabir was a 15t h-century Indian mystic poet and saint whose radical writings influenced H induism's Bhakti movement\, Sufism\, and Sikhism.The writings of Kabir are known for their simple language\, deep spiritual insight\, and powerful s ocial message.Premsheela learned music for more than ten years from her pr incipal music guru\, the late Devi Karunamayee of Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Delhi Branch. Under her golden wings and with the spiritual orientation o f Sri Aurobindo and The Mother\, Premsheela assimilated deep foundations o f both classical and devotional music. She has been working in educational fields for over 15 years LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10002016-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade TK/K DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010355Z UID:10002017-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-grade-tkk-20261025 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade 1 DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062428Z UID:10002022-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062428Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-20261025/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade 2 DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062428Z UID:10002021-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062428Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-grade-2-20261025/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade 3 DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T062355Z UID:10002020-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T062355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-grade-3-20261025/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade 4 DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T062355Z UID:10002019-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T062355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-grade-4-20261025/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Urban Adamah All Year Grade 5 DTSTART:20261025T170000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T062355Z UID:10002018-1792922400-1810474200@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:\, LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T062355Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/urban-adamah-all-year-grade-5-20261025/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jungian Dreamwork: Uncovering the Symbols of the Psyche with Alyss a Polizzi DTSTART:20261025T200000Z DTEND:20261025T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:3u2b5pcjlptjef9l0qp020lh8g@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/LbhOWBlyDreams g ive us direct access to the inner workings of the psyche. They act as a po werful bridge to the unconscious\, unveiling the subtle dynamics and influ ences within. When we engage the images and symbols of our dreams\, we cre ate a dialogue with the unconscious that can shift our perspective\, revea l opportunities for growth\, and bring clarity to areas of life that feel stagnant or uncertain.In this workshop\, we will explore the foundations o f Jungian dreamwork\, including the vital role dreams play in individuatio n\, their various psychological functions\, and the ways they reveal the d eeper patterns shaping development. We'll examine common dream motifs\, ho w to cultivate a symbolic attitude toward dream material\, and learn a pra ctical four-step method for interpreting dreams.Please bring a dream or pa rts of a dream (like a striking symbol or repeating motif) that you’d li ke to explore in class.Bio: Alyssa Polizzi is a scholar\, educator\, and w riter specializing in Jungian psychology and archetypal studies. She is th e founder of The Artemisian\, a best-selling educational platform and comm unity\, and co-host of The Golden Shadow podcast. Drawing from over a deca de of scholarship in dreams\, mythology\, tarot\, and alchemy\, she guides students in cultivating a meaningful relationship with the unconscious an d deepening their inner work through archetypal awareness. For more\, visi t: alyssapolizzi.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Butoh-Inspired Movement Meditation with Maya Kaufman DTSTART:20261025T230000Z DTEND:20261026T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002718Z UID:2j2hj0misfquk0vdql4dg8u4es@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/z9hL6dEWButoh is a slow\, surreal movement practice rooted in deep listening\, imagination \, and transformation. In these guided movement meditations\, we explore t he body as landscape\, myth\, and memory\, softening habitual patterns and awakening new ways of being. No dance experience is needed\, only a curio sity and openness to move\, feel\, and enter the unknown.Each class begins with a gentle opening circle to arrive\, ground\, and set intention toget her. We move into a somatic warm-up\, awakening sensation\, breath\, and s ubtle awareness in the body. From there\, you’ll be guided through a but oh-fu score\; poetic\, image and/or narrative based originally written lon g-form prompts that invite transformation from the inside out\, allowing t he body to become something other than itself. We’ll also explore simple butoh exercises that deepen presence\, perception\, connection\, and imag inative embodiment.We close with a soft landing: time to integrate\, refle ct\, and share (if desired)\, leaving you resourced\, expanded\, and a lit tle more in touch with the mysterious wisdom built of your body. Arrive ho wever you are\, and leave having touched something vast\, intimate\, and u nknowably alive within you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002718Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Berkelium String Quartet at Hillside Club (Berkeley) DTSTART:20261026T020000Z DTEND:20261026T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010404Z UID:1709-1792954800-1792962000@danflanaganviolin.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Berkelium String Quartet returns to the Hillside Club. \nB eethoven: String Quartet Op. 18 #3 \nFlanagan: Water Lilies \nFlanagan: De vil Went Down to Bern (world premiere) \nBeethoven: String Quartet Op. 130 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010404Z LOCATION:Berkeley Hillside Club\, 2286 Cedar St.\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/berkelium-string-quartet-at-hillsi de-club-berkeley/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Dan Flanagan X-SOURCE-URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/berkelium-string-quartet- at-hillside-club-berkeley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cultivating Emotional Balance: Monthly Practices for Making Our Te nder\, Messy Emotions the Path with Eve Ekman DTSTART:20261027T013000Z DTEND:20261027T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2qshn60qku4d000tj4vrl4qqbh@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/e4hZ0r5JEach mon th\, we explore a different emotional terrain through the lenses of contem porary emotion science\, Tibetan contemplative traditions\, and the core p rinciples of Cultivating Emotional Balance. Sessions weave together guided meditation\, reflective inquiry\, and shared discussion\, helping us reco gnize the arc of an emotion\, including its triggers\, bodily signals\, th oughts\, and action tendencies. By mapping these emotional episodes\, we l earn to meet experience with clarity rather than fusion\, compassion rathe r than avoidance\, and enough inner balance to choose how we respond.As th e practice deepens\, emotions that once felt destabilizing begin to reveal their inner resources—tenderness within sadness\, clarity within anger\ , wisdom within fear. When met directly and held with awareness\, each emo tion becomes its own medicine\, guiding us toward steadiness\, insight\, a nd a more open heart.We will work with a different emotion each month. Feb ruary's theme is Ethics & Integrity:Exploring how ethical living stabilize s the mind and empowers emotional balance. We will learn to see integrity as the quiet refuge beneath reactivity.Eve Ekman\, Ph.D.\, MSW\, is a teac her\, writer\, and contemplative social scientist whose work rests at the confluence of modern emotion science and living wisdom traditions. She is a longtime student of Jennifer Welwood and Tsoknyi Rinpoche\, and a newer student of earth-based lineages that deepen her commitment to embodied\, r elational practice.Eve teaches widely\, including a monthly meditation and book group at the SF Dharma Collective\, and offers trainings for clinici ans and healthcare professionals on the science and practice of compassion \, emotional balance\, and well-being. Her research spans burnout\, emotio nal awareness\, meditation\, and psilocybin-assisted therapy.With the supp ort of the Dalai Lama\, Eve co-created the Atlas of Emotion with her fathe r as a tool for deepening emotional understanding. She is the lead trainer for the Cultivating Emotional Balance program\, previously served as Well -Being and Mental Health Lead at Apple\, and is a Senior Fellow at UC Berk eley’s Greater Good Science Center as well as a Mind & Life Institute Fe llow. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261027T210000Z DTEND:20261028T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WHO IS SINGING? Embody and Celebrate the Cosmic Nature of Sound: I mprovise Icaros\, Ragas\, and Medicine Melodies with Silvia Nakkach DTSTART:20261028T011500Z DTEND:20261028T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T002216Z UID:401j4r29lbgqd05032jr2d85cu@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information: \nIn these 4 immersive sessions\, Silvia in vites you to experience sound as a living\, cosmic force — where everyth ing sings: plants\, waters\, stars\, and even silence itself. Across tradi tions\, shamans and sound practitioners have attuned to this hidden music\ , expressing it through “medicine melodies” that arise as spontaneous transmissions from nature and the spirit world. \n\n•    Enter the vo ice as a portal of spirit and shakti awakening\, where Sound becomes a veh icle for healing\, joy\, and cosmic connection.\n•    Explore the idea that all of existence is alive with sound — plants\, waters\, stars\, a nd even silence —inviting us into a field of deep listening.\n•    L earn to engage “medicine melodies” as spontaneous transmissions from n ature and the spirit world\, expressed through voice and simple instrument s.\n•    Experience initiatory sound practices drawn from Icaros (Peru vian Amazon)\, Afro-Brazilian invocations\, Indian ragas\, mantric improvi sation\, and healing invocations.\n•    Cultivate contemplative listen ing\, tonal centering\, and free your voice as forms of musical divination and attunement.\n•    Develop greater clarity\, neural coherence\, em otional resonance\, and spiritual receptivity through vibrational formulas .\n•    Be guided by Silvia Nakkach’s decades of sound shamanism int o the ecstatic\, contemplative\, and transformative power of your sonic pr esence. \n\nYou’ll learn to offer medicine melodies as tools for group f acilitation and mystical communion. No singing experience needed — only your willingness to listen\, feel\, and let the voice reveal its sacred in telligence.\n\n*Early Bird Pricing Ends June 1st!\n\nTeacher Bio: \nSilvia Nakkach M.A.\, MMT\, also known as Saraswati Devi\, is a Grammy-nominated composer\, interdisciplinary vocal artist\, Hindustani raga musician\, an d multihyphenate educator and scholar. Nakkach has released 18 albums\, au thored the book "Free Your Voice"\, and offered significant scholarly cont ributions to the academic study of music and sound therapies. She is a for mer clinical psychologist who serves on the faculty of the California Inst itute of Integral Studies’ East-West Psychology Department. Silvia is al so a Music Mentor at the CIIS’s Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Res earch. You can listen to her explorations of sound\, spirituality\, and th e human experience on her podcast "Beyond Music." She is the founding dire ctor of the International Vox Mundi School of Sound\, with centers in Japa n\, South Korea\, Brazil\, India\, and across the US and the Bay Area. Vis it:voxmundiproject.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T002216Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coming of Age for Adults DTSTART:20261028T013000Z DTEND:20261118T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060938Z UID:23184@uucb.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This four-session series is designed for adults of all ages to explore their spiritual journey and religious identity. Participants refl ect on how they got to now\, engage with texts as they relate to their spi ritual life\, and craft a statement about who they are as a person of fait h. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060938Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/coming-of-age-for-adults/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Insight Meditation Satsang with Sean Oakes DTSTART:20261028T023000Z DTEND:20261028T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:5q55laljhcmqau5v2ukqfup4hh@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Tickets and details: https://momence.com/l/5ehP299jThis medit ation and study group is based in the Insight Meditation tradition and its sources in Thai Forest and Burmese Theravāda Buddhism. To this foundati on\, we add exploration of Mahāyāna Dharmas particularly from the Perf ection of Wisdom (Prajñāpāramitā) literature and lineage. The grou p meets weekly online\, and on fourth Tuesdays live at the Alembic.The foc us of the group is on deepening in Buddhist liberation practice\, and expl oring the links between individual & systemic liberation in the form of so cial justice and collective healing. I bring a particular focus on working with the nervous system and resolving the symptoms of trauma\, supported by devotional practice\, study\, and ethics as the basis of the path.All a re welcome. Cost is $5\, plus Dāna (pay what you can).Sean Oakes\, PhD ( he/him\, queer\, of Spanish/Puerto Rican and Northern European ancestry li ving on unceded Pomo land in California)\, teaches Buddhism\, Yoga\, and s omatic practice. He has studied in Theravāda\, Zen\, and Vajrāyāna B uddhist lineages since 1993\, including training as a monk in Burma\, and was authorized to teach Insight Meditation by Jack Kornfield in 2010. His primary Buddhist teachers include Kornfield\, Sylvia Boorstein\, Gil Frons dal\, Eugene Cash\, Kittisaro\, Ṭhānissara\, Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu\, Anam Thubten\, and Chammyay Sayadaw (U Janaka)\, with whom he ordained as a bhikkhu for a Rains Retreat in Burma in 2002.He studied Haṭha and Viny āsa Yogas with Alice Joanou\, Rachel Shaw\, Amanda Moran\, and David Mor eno\, and taught mindfulness-based āsana and prāṇāyāma for 10 ye ars. He performed for many years in music\, dance\, and performance art\, including with Keith Hennessy’s Circo Zero\, and was certified in Somati c Experiencing (SE) and Organic Intelligence (OI) with Steven Hoskinson\, integrating the complex systems approach from OI in a distinctively Buddhi st approach to trauma resolution. He received his PhD in Performance Studi es from UC Davis in 2016\, writing on extraordinary states of consciousnes s in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance. He teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center\, East Bay Meditation Center\, Insight Timer\, and else where\, focusing on the integration of philosophy\, somatics\, and social justice discourse with the Dharma.Website: SeanFeitOakes.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Babies on the Farm! DTSTART:20261028T173000Z DTEND:20261028T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062036Z UID:10002322-1793183400-1793190600@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,family,music DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our drop-in group for babies and their parents! We will meet to shmooze\, play and enjoy some music and Boichik bagels. You are welcome to come late or leave early. This is meant to be an informal a nd relaxed setting to get to know other parents and bond with your baby. M usic will be around 11:30 am. This will be run by Rena Greenfield\, Parent Connector for Urban Adamah and PJ Library. \nBy registering\, you acknowl edge that you have read and consented to Urban Adamah’s event policy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062036Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/babies-on-the-farm-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Environment and Climate Commission DTSTART:20261029T010000Z DTEND:20261029T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T001043Z UID:3f8ffa2e72dfe0263c810825e949b9df@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Environment and Climate Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyc a.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commissio n LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T001043Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vocal Discovery with Julia Norton DTSTART:20261029T020000Z DTEND:20261029T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:5pls4df31u8fca09ufhbj4ma9s@google.com CATEGORIES:education,music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/Mjh2WD1VThis new mont hly class is all about Vocal Discovery. We begin with gentle physical and vocal warm ups and then explore various forms of collaborative singing\, f rom close harmony singing\, improvisational singing and specific singing s tyles\, whilst building community and offering the singing balm we all des ire. At the end of each class participants will be guided through a short centering meditation to ground their experience. No previous singing expe rience needed\, ALL levels\, ages\, genders are welcome to join. Early Bir d is $20 through 5/20 and regular tickets are $30. Please wear loose comfo rtable clothing you can move in\, bring a journal or notepad to write or d raw in and water to drink. Please stay home if you have a cough or any sym ptoms of illness\, we want to make this a safe space for everyone. Thank y ou!Julia Norton has always been driven by a deep understanding that the si nging voice is not just about sounding ‘pretty’\, it’s about communi cating deep emotions and connecting with others\, whilst also connecting t o the core of who we truly are. Combining solid vocal technique\, gentle movement\, active imagination\, shadow work and play\, Julia’s mission i s to help people uncover the power\, authenticity\, and joy in their voice . To transform the stories that might be holding them back\, and to build community through collaborative singing and play. She has been singing and studying voice her whole life\, but completed an MA in Voice Movement The rapy in 2000 and has been a registered Voice Movement Therapy practitioner for over 25 years. She is also an award winning singer\, voice actor and a certified Jungian Coach. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Disaster and Fire Safety Commission DTSTART:20261029T020000Z DTEND:20261029T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T181310Z UID:1caa6d592f73969e2efe47f7bb5f4cb7@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Homepage: https://berkeley ca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commiss ion LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181310Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261029T153000Z DTEND:20261029T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261029T210000Z DTEND:20261030T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ari'el Stachel's "Other" DTSTART:20261030T003000Z DTEND:20261030T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002455Z UID:10001094-1793295000-1793302200@magnes.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:A NANCY LEE KATZ: A PRIVATE PANTHEON PROGRAM \nDon’t miss t he chance to see Ari’el Stachel in his Off-Broadway\, one-man play Other \, an acclaimed dramedy about the anxious art of belonging. \nTony Award® winner Ari’el Stachel (The Band’s Visit ) brings an ensemble of voice s from his past to life in a raw and hilarious one-man show about his anxi ous search for belonging. From childhood reinventions to performing throug h chronic panic in front of thousands\, he navigates identity\, self-accep tance\, and the pursuit of his dreams with hilarity and heart—delivering a performance as relentlessly funny as it is vulnerable. \nOther is writt en and performed by Ari’el Stachel and directed by Tony Taconne. \nThurs day\, October 29\, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 pm\nIn person at the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life\, 2121 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, CA \nTicket prices : \n\nFULL PRICE: $35.00 \nFRIENDS OF THE MAGNES: $25.00 (Look for the promo code in your inbox. For questions\, email magnes@berkeley.edu)\nSTU DENTS: $5.00 (Current student ID will be required for entry)\nMUSEUMS FO R ALL: $5.00 (EBT/SNAP card required for entry)\n\nTickets on sale soon! \nIf you have any questions about accessibility or require accommodations to participate in this event\, please contact us at magnes@berkeley.edu  or call us at (510) 643-2526 with as much advance notice as possible. \n Presented in partnership with the Berkeley Bridging Fellowship Program\, B erkeley Hillel\, UC Berkeley’s Helen Diller Institute\, and the Center f or Jewish Studies. \nAri’el Stachel is a Tony Award® and GRAMMY® Award –winning actor\, singer\, and writer. His new solo play OTHER comes Off- Broadway after acclaimed runs at Berkeley Rep and Berkshire Theatre Group. Stachel received the 2018 Tony Award® for Best Featured Actor in a Music al for originating the role of Haled in The Band’s Visit on Broadway\, a performance that also earned Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk nominations. O n screen\, he stars in the upcoming feature Death Do Us Part and has appea red in Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling (Warner Bros.) and A24’s Z ola. His television credits include Law & Order: SVU\, Billions\, Jessica Jones\, Blue Bloods\, and The Night Agent. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002455Z LOCATION:Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art\, 2121 Allston Way\, Ber keley\, CA\, 94720\, United States URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu/program/ariel-stachels-other/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://magnes.berkeley.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261030T013000Z DTEND:20261030T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/VRh5kMRD Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261030T023000Z DTEND:20261030T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261030T160000Z DTEND:20261030T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/BGh1xKb7Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261030T170000Z DTEND:20261030T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19931@uucb.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Contact:  Scheduling Coordinator\n\n(510) 525-0302 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010359Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/halloween-2026-10-31/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Death Sangha DTSTART:20261031T020000Z DTEND:20261031T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:6j33coj90dkd6pb7ie4ig4mqqq@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/z9hy4QKjIn Death Sang ha we will play with the fantasies of both eternalism and nihilism\, and e xperiment with the awakening that lies beyond both.Spirituality • Mystic ismAt its core\, all spirituality is about Death. The Buddha\, Buddhism\, and meditation practice have always been deeply concerned with Death\, dyi ng\, and mortality. Every living thing has to face the reality of Death\, and yet in modern meditation circles there is almost no confrontation with this ultimate question and primordial mystery. Instead there is denial\, obfuscation\, minimalizing\, and—essentially—painting a smiley face on the whole subject. If that seems ridiculous to you\, as well as something that misses the whole point\, then Death Sangha is for you.In Death Sangh a we meet to honor the fact of Death\, to face our own and others’ morta lity in a clear\, unsullied\, fierce\, humble\, and gracious manner. In De ath Sangha we will play with the fantasies of both eternalism and nihilism \, and experiment with the awakening that lies beyond both. We will confro nt experiences such as Cosmic Horror\, Cosmic Shame\, and Total Meaningles sness. We will also engage with the mythological\, occult\, psychological\ , historical\, and phenomenological aspects of this most important topic. And of course we will do plenty of meditation. Death Sangha is not a spec tacle for the curious\, nor is it a soporific for the frightened. In Death Sangha\, you will confront your deepest fears\, your most difficult warts and shadows\, and learn to meditate with the reality of your own imminent demise. It has often been said that until we truly accept Death\, we cann ot actually live. In Death Sangha\, we will not meekly accept Death\, but rather learn to passionately and exuberantly dance with this final and mos t intimate partner.Details:Cost: $45 suggested donation - no one turned aw ay for lack of funds.Important: Death Sangha begins at 7 pm sharp. Doors t o Alembic open at 6:30 and will be locked at exactly 7pm.Due to the intens e nature of this practice\, please do not come to Death Sangha unless you are feeling resourced and prepared. We will gladly issue you a refund if y ou choose not to attend.Death Sangha is in person only.This will be a 60 m inute sit\, maybe longer. The evening also entails group interaction\, so come prepared to participate.  Alembic cofounder Michael W. Taft is a no n-traditional meditation teacher\, bestselling author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secular\, science-based mindfulnes s training in retreats\, groups\, corporate settings\, and one-on-one sess ions. Michael is the author of several books\, including the bestselling T he Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the editor of such books as Hardwi ring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Google\, worked on curriculum deve lopment for SIYLI\, and is currently core faculty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, an d an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neuroscience Lab. He was previous ly editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was the long-time editorial direct or of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan to yogi caves in India\, Micha el has been meditating for over thirty five years and has extensive experi ence in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tantric practice. Michael is a s enior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unified Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Bay Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding editor of the iconoclastic mindful ness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructing Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spooky Swiss K-12 DTSTART:20261031T200000Z DTEND:20261101T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T061936Z UID:18532-1793451600-1793466000@www.berkeleychessschool.org CATEGORIES:gaming DESCRIPTION:Halloween Spooky Swiss Tournament!\nK-12 Tournament\n3 section s! Under 400\, Under 800\, and 800+\nPlay only those in your section.\nTo p 5 places in each section will Receive a Trophy.\nDress up! play in your Halloween Costume!\nTrophy for best Chess Themed Costume!\nParticipation M edals for everyone Else.\n4 rounds Total\nRounds are from 1pm – 5pm.\nAl l Tournament players must be USCF members. \n  \nEXPRESS REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T061936Z LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, U nited States URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/spooky-swiss-k-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Chess School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261101T173000Z DTEND:20261101T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/WQhW6 ZxQ5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20261101T183000Z DTEND:20261101T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:0isfhvm21mn53b3p0nq51upls9_R20251207T183000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration: https://momence.com/l/jJh7kbwVAbout Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfaith religious org anization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine throu gh the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, a nd trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportunities to support spi ritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a friend\, share thi s post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261101T183000Z DTEND:20261101T204500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/2Bh9z Xjo5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mosaic: A Women's Psychedelic Integration Circle with Dr. Lyssa Me nard DTSTART:20261101T220000Z DTEND:20261102T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:k4993be5eqf4s6q33p3o6rjja1_R20260104T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/2Bh9J964 Many of us work with psychedelics without a guide or with limited support to integrate these experiences. That can feel painful or lonely when we’ ve had meaningful journeys (and also when we’ve had disappointing journe ys!). Healing – especially from interpersonal injuries – deepens when done in community. The same is true of personal and spiritual growth. Even the most joyful experiences are best metabolized when witnessed. Together \, we become a mosaic – a colorful and varied community\, greater togeth er than the sum of our parts.Mosaic is a psychedelic integration circle f or self-identified women. Here\, you’ll find a supportive space to integ rate the lessons\, challenges\, and wisdom from psychedelic journeys so th at you can apply those learnings to everyday life. Together\, we’ll seek to understand our psychedelic experiences and make profound insights acce ssible and actionable.This is a drop-in\, monthly supported peer group rat her than a psychotherapy group. We create space for sharing stories and ex periences\, receiving support\, and forging genuine connections. Meditatio n\, mindful movement\, somatic practices\, Internal Family Systems parts w ork\, and creative tools are all part of the fun.Whether you’re new to i ntegration or looking to deepen your practice\, you’ll find a supportive community here. Note: You’re invited to bring an object for our commun ity altar that represents some aspect of your journey.Dr. Lyssa Menard is a psychologist\, psychedelic therapist\, and professor (Northwestern Univ ersity Medical School) with specialties in Integrative Medicine\, trauma t reatment\, and health psychology. She is the founder of Strategies for Cha nge\, a coaching and consulting firm promoting personal\, organizational\, and leadership change and has been a consultant to a wide range of media outlets\, including CNN\, New York Times\, and WebMD. She brings this vari ed background to her integration groups\, facilitating growth and change t hrough a multi-media concoction of integrative therapeutic approaches (min dful movement\, creative arts\, somatic healing and embodiment\, social co nnection\, and spiritual ritual).

Dr. Menard’s book\, "Results May Vary: Hope & Healing through Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy" is schedu led for release in 2026. As a beneficiary of excellent (and also\, sadly\, lackluster) psychedelic treatment\, she is a skeptic of the field\, a cri tic when necessary\, and a true believer in the healing possibilities offe red by these medicines. She serves as an advocate for community and patien t education and fights for legal access to psychedelics for health and hea ling. As a recent transplant to California's Bay Area\, Dr. Menard spends a ridiculous amount of time at The Berkeley Alembic\, cavorting in nature \, worshipping the sun\, and developing community.

Learn more about L yssa here: https://lyssamenard.com/Read Lyssa’s musings on Substack: htt ps://lyssamenard.substack.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261103T210000Z DTEND:20261104T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yirah: A Jewish Psychedelic Integration Circle DTSTART:20261104T013000Z DTEND:20261104T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:128qenhb87o5oskr0lo5kj0pq0@google.com CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/x9h61K0zsychedelics c an surface anything\, including awe\, insight\, grief\, trauma\, even ance stral or collective pain. Without support\, it can be hard to make sense o f what happened\, let alone carry it forward in a meaningful way.Yirah—o ften translated as awe\, reverence\, or a kind of holy trembling—is the feeling of standing at the edge of something vast\, meaningful\, and not e ntirely knowable. Psychedelic experiences often bring us right to that edg e. This Jewish psychedelic integration circle offers a space to meet those moments together\, within the safety of Jewish community and the containe r of Jewish teachings. Together\, we make meaning of what we’ve seen and felt\, and begin the slow\, human work of weaving those insights into our lives.Each monthly\, drop-in circle includes grounding and intention-sett ing\, a brief orientation\, an experiential practice (meditation\, movemen t\, somatic work\, or parts work)\, and small- and large-group sharing. Th is is a supported peer group rather than psychotherapy\, designed to foste r connection\, reflection\, and practical integration.Note: This is an aff inity space exclusively for people who identify as Jewish—by heritage or conversion—including those who are part-Jewish. Those who do not meet t hese criteria will not be admitted. To support safety and connection in a time of deep division\, we also hold a clear and intentional container: we do not engage in political discussion here. The focus is on integration\, presence\, and community.Whether you’re new to Jewish practice or findi ng your way back in\, whether your journeys have been expansive\, messy\, or disorienting—you’re welcome here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yirah: A Jewish Psychedelic Integration Circle DTSTART:20261104T023000Z DTEND:20261104T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:128qenhb87o5oskr0lo5kj0pq0@google.com CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/nmhDAr5asychedelics c an surface anything\, including awe\, insight\, grief\, trauma\, even ance stral or collective pain. Without support\, it can be hard to make sense o f what happened\, let alone carry it forward in a meaningful way.Yirah—o ften translated as awe\, reverence\, or a kind of holy trembling—is the feeling of standing at the edge of something vast\, meaningful\, and not e ntirely knowable. Psychedelic experiences often bring us right to that edg e. This Jewish psychedelic integration circle offers a space to meet those moments together\, within the safety of Jewish community and the containe r of Jewish teachings. Together\, we make meaning of what we’ve seen and felt\, and begin the slow\, human work of weaving those insights into our lives.Each monthly\, drop-in circle includes grounding and intention-sett ing\, a brief orientation\, an experiential practice (meditation\, movemen t\, somatic work\, or parts work)\, and small- and large-group sharing. Th is is a supported peer group rather than psychotherapy\, designed to foste r connection\, reflection\, and practical integration.Note: This is an aff inity space exclusively for people who identify as Jewish—by heritage or conversion—including those who are part-Jewish. Those who do not meet t hese criteria will not be admitted. To support safety and connection in a time of deep division\, we also hold a clear and intentional container: we do not engage in political discussion here. The focus is on integration\, presence\, and community.Whether you’re new to Jewish practice or findi ng your way back in\, whether your journeys have been expansive\, messy\, or disorienting—you’re welcome here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Planning Commission DTSTART:20261105T023000Z DTEND:20261105T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181226Z UID:4424ef867f2cb78df4b20f26d042594c@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Planning Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-gove rnment/boards-commissions/planning-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181226Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Chalice: Psychedelic Salon DTSTART:20261105T030000Z DTEND:20261105T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:65286idkbp1mo1vts92cff8l9p_R20251204T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration: https://momence.com/l/Xehmq18PThe C halice is a recurring psychedelic salon held at the Berkeley Alembic the f irst Wednesday of every month. Instead of the mainstream focus on clinical trials\, legal frameworks\, and psychotherapy\, the Chalice will draw fro m the deeper humanistic wells of history\, poetry\, the gods\, ethnobotany \, humor\, and mystery. We are less interested in fetishizing psychedelic substances or psychedelic experiences than in cultivating psychedelic cult ure and exploring what it means to be psychedelic people.This first half o f this event will be streamed online.The co-hosts for Chalice are Erik Dav is\, author and Alembic co-founder\; Maria Mangini\, co-founder of the Wom en’s Visionary Council and old-school head\; and Christian Greer\, curre ntly a lecturer on counterculture at Stanford University. The first half o f each gathering will feature a talk or special guest interview\; the seco nd half of the evening is designed to develop the community\, sometimes wi th breakout groups\, story hours\, and peer-to-peer discussion\, and alway s with more questions than answers.J. Christian Greer\, PhD\, is a schola r of Religious Studies with a special focus on global psychedelic culture. He has held teaching positions at Harvard University\, Yale University\, and is currently a lecturer at Stanford's Medical School. He is the co-fou nder\, and the co-chair of the Drugs and Religion program unit at the Amer ican Academy of Religion\, and each June\, he leads “The Psychedelic Uni verse: Global Perspectives on Higher Consciousness\,” an intensive\, 2-w eek seminar on the history of psychedelics\, hosted on-location at the Uni versity of Amsterdam\, Netherlands. Alongside his research\, he is an orga nizer for the Order of St. George's Horse\, a pilgrimage confraternity & b ook publisher. His latest books include\, Void Machines: the Paper Shrines of J. Christian Greer is a collection of his artwork\, and Kumano Kodo: P ilgrimage to Powerspots (co-authored with Dr. Michelle Oing) which analyze s the pilgrimage folklore associated with the rainforests of Japan's Kii P eninsula. Learn more about his work here: orderofstgeorgeshorse.comErik D avis\, PhD\, is an author\, award-winning journalist\, and teacher based i n San Francisco. His wide-ranging work focuses on alternative religion\, m edia culture\, the popular imagination\, and the psychedelic underground. He is the author of High Weirdness: Drugs\, Esoterica\, and Visionary Expe rience in the Seventies (2019)\; Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoteri ca (2010)\; The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritua l Landscape (2006)\, a critical volume on Led Zeppelin (2005)\, and the ce lebrated cult classic TechGnosis: Myth\, Magic\, and Mysticism in the Age of Information (1998)\, which remains in print. Davis’s scholarly and po pular essays on music\, technoculture\, drugs\, and spirituality have appe ared in scores of books\, magazines\, and journals\, and his writing has b een translated into a dozen languages. Davis has spoken widely at universi ties\, conferences\, retreat centers\, and festivals\, and has been interv iewed by CNN\, the BBC\, NPR\, and the New York Times. He graduated from Y ale University in 1988\, and earned his PhD in religious studies at Rice U niversity in 2015. He writes the online publication the Burning Shore (www .burningshore.com)\, and his next book is Blotter: the Untold Story of an Acid Medium (2024).www.techgnosis.comMariavittoria Mangini\, PhD\, FNP h as written extensively on the impact of psychedelic experiences in shaping the lives of her contemporaries\, and has worked closely with many of the most distinguished investigators in this field. She is one of the founder s of the Women’s Visionary Council\, a nonprofit organization that suppo rts investigations into non-ordinary forms of consciousness and organizes gatherings of researchers\, healers\, artists\, and activists whose work e xplores these states. She is a visiting scholar at the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics\, and Professor Emerita in the School of Scie nce\, Allied Health\, and Nursing at Holy Names University. For the last 5 0 years\, she has been a part of the Hog Farm\, a well-known communal fami ly based in Berkeley and in Laytonville\, California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261105T153000Z DTEND:20261105T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261105T210000Z DTEND:20261106T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261106T023000Z DTEND:20261106T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Landmarks Preservation Commission DTSTART:20261106T023000Z DTEND:20261106T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T001213Z UID:81a945a6fac1998d4dcc3cd873a67f1a@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Landmarks Preservation Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca .gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T001213Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20261106T023000Z DTEND:20261106T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034760@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034760/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Decisions\, Doubts & Desire: A Somatic Workshop on Dating with Mor e Clarity & Confidence with Annalisa Jackson DTSTART:20261106T030000Z DTEND:20261106T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002646Z UID:2hjjaq6lbn1dd9ohrls2792m8l@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/9khKEQalDating c an easily pull us into overthinking\, second-guessing\, and uncertainty. I f you're tired of feeling drained by dating\, stuck in your decisions and frustrated by the uncertainty — this workshop offers a reset. This expe riential gathering will offer simple\, embodied practices to support grea ter clarity\, confidence\, and ease in dating and relationships. Particip ants will explore how to:• Feel more grounded while navigating uncertain ty• Clarify desires by connecting with the body’s signals• Build tru st in decision-making and reduce overthinking• Recognize patterns that s hape connection and attraction What to ExpectThis two-hour session weaves guided reflection with accessible somatic practices. Through movement\, a wareness\, and inquiry\, we will explore how patterns show up in dating an d relationships\, and how to shift them. No prior experience is needed.Abo ut the FacilitatorAnnalisa Jackson is an ICF-certified somatic coach and f acilitator who supports people in building self-trust and emotional clarit y in love and life. Her work integrates nervous system awareness with soma tic practice\, helping clients move from overthinking into embodied confid ence. She has worked with hundreds of clients and centers the body as a so urce of insight and change. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002646Z LOCATION:Room: Luna X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261106T170000Z DTEND:20261106T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bay Area Alumni: Startup World Cup Grand Finale DTSTART:20261106T170000Z DTEND:20261107T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T063151Z UID:3387484-1793955600-1793988000@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, November 6th\, 2026\, the Startup World Cup Gran d Finale is returning to the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco. \nAs t he largest startup pitch competition in the world\, this is a prime\, real -world educational opportunity for UC Berkeley students and faculty. Atten dees will network face-to-face with elite venture capitalists\, connect wi th global corporate leaders\, and watch over 100 regional winners from aro und the globe compete live for a $1\,000\,000 investment prize. \nConfirm ed Keynote Speakers Include: \n\nDaymond John – Star of ABC’s Shark Tank & Founder of FUBU\nMarc Tarpenning – Co-founder of Tesla\nWill Gr annis – CTO of Google Cloud\nSuzanne Philion – CMO of Waymo\nPaul Fi pps – President of ServiceNow\nSachin Kansal – CPO of Uber\nAnd more !\n\nEvent Details: \n\nLocation: Hilton Union Square\, San Francisco\nUC Berkeley Haas Academic Rate: $49 (Regular general admission tickets are heavily premium)\nDiscount Code: SWC_GF_UNIV_49\n\nWe offer a special di scount code for university students and alumni. \nRegister  \nQuestions? Contact Greg Schaffer – schaffer@pegasusventures.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T063151Z LOCATION:Hilton San Francisco Union Square\, 333 O’Farrell St\, San Fran cisco\, CA 94102\, USA URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/bay-area-alumni-startup-world-cup-gran d-finale/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Listening with a New Consciousness A Group Imagery and Music Expe rience with Sophia Wang DTSTART:20261107T024500Z DTEND:20261107T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:5rhfoau92pv18bfuev6suackmp@google.com CATEGORIES:music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/Z4h9djvEWhat bec omes possible when we truly listen?This is a 2-hour introductory workshop in Imagery and Music — an experiential group practice inspired by the Bo nny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)\, a recognized music-psychoth erapy modality. You'll lie down\, relax\, and listen to two curated classi cal music programs that open space for inner imagery\, emotion\, and insig ht to surface. Then\, you’ll give that experience form through simple ma ndala drawing. No musical or art background is needed\; the only requireme nt is a willingness to listen.Most of the time\, we listen to music. Here\ , we listen from inside it and music becomes less something you hear than somewhere you go.During the evening\, we will:Enter a guided relaxationExp erience two curated classical music journeysCreate simple mandalas for int egration — not as art\, but as a way of catching what words would flatte n (no experience needed)Share reflections (optional)Explore how Imagery an d Music differs from just talking about our experiencesRather than using w ords\, this practice lets it arrive as image\, color\, weight\, motion — the language the psyche actually speaks. No substance is involved\, only music\, deep relaxation\, and attention. Yet the states it opens are real: the same expanded awareness Bonny first observed in psychedelic sessions\ , reached through sound alone.The psychedelic lineage:GIM was developed by Helen Bonny directly out of her work using music to support LSD-assisted therapy at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center\, where she joined the research team in 1969 alongside Stanislav Grof\, Walter Pahnke\, and Joan Kellogg. Bonny discovered that music\, not the substance\, was often the true catalyst for change. Facilitating sessions without the drug\, she fou nd that carefully selected classical music\, combined with deep relaxation and verbal guidance\, could open similar altered states and therapeutic i magery on its own. The mandala practice in this evening traces to that sam e era\, from Bonny's collaboration with Joan Kellogg comparing inner image ry with the mandalas participants drew after their sessions.Today\, GIM's principles are widely recognized as foundational to modern psychedelic-ass isted therapy\,  informing how music is used to structure the arc of vari ous psychedelic assisted therapies sessions\, support emotional release\, and facilitate integration.For those in the KAP and psychedelic-assisted s paceWhether you come as a client or a practitioner\, this practice offers a structured\, music-supported path for continued inner exploration and in tegration\,  between sessions\, or as a standalone depth practice.This ex perience may resonate if you are:Curious about music and consciousnessSeek ing an experiential alternative to talk therapyLooking for new ways to int egrate mystical or non-ordinary experiencesWanting to explore your inner w orld in a structured\, safe wayNo musical background is required — only a willingness to listen.Please arrive no later than 7:15pm. Doors lock at 7:20pm to keep a safe container.This event series honors Helen Bonny's 197 3 book Music and Your Mind: Listening with a New Consciousness\, the popul ar work that introduced her method of music-centered inner exploration.Tea cher Bio: Sophia Wang is a violinist\, board-certified music therapist (MT -BC)\, integration practitioner\, and life coach whose work centers on mus ic\, imagery\, and non-ordinary states of consciousness. With over a decad e of clinical experience across oncology\, palliative care\, and mental he alth settings\, she draws on Guided Imagery and Music\, expressive arts\, and depth-oriented inquiry to support emotional healing\, insight\, and me aningful change.Sophia works with people across a wide range of inner terr ain: those in cancer care or facing the end of life\; people moving throug h grief\, depression\, or anxiety\; and high-performing professionals and seekers drawn to deeper self-inquiry and the integration of transformative experiences. Her approach blends clinical training with creative explorat ion\, emphasizing safety\, pacing\, and integration.She holds an MA in Mus ic Therapy from New York University and a BA in Violin Performance from To ngji University\, and a Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)\, and is a n advanced trainee in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creating Rituals Retreat DTSTART:20261107T180000Z DTEND:20261108T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060938Z UID:23185@uucb.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:How do we create rituals that anchor our UU faith while expand ing our spirituality? Rituals — whether quiet daily practices or shared communal moments — help us mark transitions\, hold grief and joy\, and s tay rooted in what we value most. In this day-long retreat\, we'll explore the role ritual plays across Unitarian Universalism and other spiritual t raditions\, reflect on the practices already present in our own lives\, an d experiment with creating new rituals. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060938Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/creating-rituals-retreat/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Embodied Anatomy: A Guided Meditation & Live Ambient Music Experi ence with Dr. Karah Charette and Spencer Sussman DTSTART:20261108T233000Z DTEND:20261109T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002736Z UID:137sjkomf929t01vq34c44ckug@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/Mjhzb4ljWhat if you could slow down enough to listen to your own biology?Join us for an im mersive journey through the living landscape of the body\, blending guided somatic meditation with live ambient music. Moving through four inner org an systems\, including the brain\, heart\, lungs\, and digestive system\, we will explore the felt experience of embodied anatomy through rest and c uriosity. Each part of the journey offers an invitation to notice the subt le rhythms\, sensations\, movements\, and processes happening within you. What would it be like to pause and feel the shifting activity of the brain \, the pulsing and presence of the heart\, the movement of breath through the lungs\, and the deep\, rhythmic work of digestion? Through poetic guid ance\, sensory imagery\, gentle movement\, and spacious periods of rest\, you will be invited to turn your attention inward. Gentle ambient music wi ll accompany the journey\, creating an evolving soundscape that will suppo rt your relaxation\, curiosity\, and deep listening.Come lie down\, get co mfortable\, move if you feel called to\, and listen closely.No experience needed. Arrive as you are.Bio: Dr. Karah Charette\, PT\, DPT\, RYT is a so matic pelvic health physical therapist\, movement educator\, and dancer. D rawing from her studies in Body-Mind Centering® and Authentic Movement\, she guides gentle\, sensory-based experiences that support deep listening and embodied awareness.Spencer Sussman is a producer\, composer\, and trom bonist from the SF Bay Area. His nature inspired ambient sound design crea tes immersive\, meditative listening experiences grounded in warmth\, reso nance\, and spaciousness. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002736Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Peace and Justice Commission DTSTART:20261110T023000Z DTEND:20261110T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:95c128bd3fb3d43dcdf3d391bf9e7a3b@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Peace and Justice Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/ your-government/boards-commissions/peace-and-justice-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261110T210000Z DTEND:20261111T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:1i9m07uq98nfufa2dm3ndorgnq@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kislev Rosh Chodesh Circle DTSTART:20261111T030000Z DTEND:20261111T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062104Z UID:10001987-1794337200-1794342600@urbanadamah.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Rosh Chodesh gatherings\, an opportuni ty to come together and get rooted in our Jewish tradition and the natural land cycles. Each session is crafted to correspond with the new Hebrew mo nth\, with texts and colors that symbolize the essence of the time. \nOur tradition suggests that each month holds a potential to work with differen t life issues—such as sleep\, anger\, eating\, sight\, and listening. We will explore these themes through text learning\, creative writing\, sing ing\, and sometimes working with flowers and Jewish traditional color theo ry. \nOur sessions will be held when the moon is absent\, opening us up to the possibilities of the new moon coming our way. Even when the world see ms to go crazy and fall apart\, the moon keeps going in circles\, and we w ill be with her. Join us for a time of reflection\, connection\, and growt h as we journey through the Jewish calendar together. \nBy registering\, I acknowledge that I have read and consented to Urban Adamah’s event poli cy. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062104Z URL:https://urbanadamah.org/event/kislev-rosh-chodesh-circle-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Urban Adamah X-SOURCE-URL:https://urbanadamah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20261112T023000Z DTEND:20261112T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:4j1d8of5u7mg86fs1ck0db68sj_R20260212T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here to reserve your spot: https://momence.com/l/b8hVogaqWelcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Re latefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close f riend of relational practices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulness is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment as we relate to the others in the group. We will notic e our relational patterns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. We'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us more clearly see each other and our broader social reali ty.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation pract ices. By placing awareness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group\, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of relat ing to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insights and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection b y being deeply seen and understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're able to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, partic ipants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by steppi ng away from the experience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other.Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at The AlembicDoors close at 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please r egister to reserve your spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, suggest ed donation is $15Josh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator thro ugh the Relateful Company training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while contin uing to grow his practice through retreats and regularly engaging other fa cilitators. Josh loves exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to bring .When he's not leading relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find hi m loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in Mi chael Taft's meditation courses\, or passionately following the New York J ets football team despite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at the Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the scienc e of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli (h e/him) has hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a certified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relatefu l Company. He draws from a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some recen t inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence a nd calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersecti on of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Psychedelic Breathwork with Matt Barkin DTSTART:20261112T030000Z DTEND:20261112T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:36m8kb1ahbt4esjkj77he9j32l@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information: https://momence.com/l/ALhXKxweBy increa sing the flow of oxygen or Prana in our bodies\, we can begin to move and release tension.In this class we shift our focus from the realm of thought s to the intricate web of electrical signals within our bodies. Regardless of whether you've faced significant stress or trauma\, this approach offe rs profound benefits to the nervous system. The accumulation of daily stre ssors can strain our bodies and without releasing this tension through exp ression\, it can manifest as depression\, anxiety\, or disease over time.I n this class we- Lay down for a guided short meditation.- Practice the bre athwork sequence together for around 30 minutes.- Relax and recover.- Opti onal sharing and snacks afterwards.NOTE: Doors close 5 minutes after the s tart of class.Matt Barkin has been studying breathwork and meditation for over 15 years. His training is rooted in the ancient practices of Buddhist Vipassana and Kriya Yoga. His goal as a guide is to help students awaken their self-healing potential with the breath! Learn more about Matt here h ttps://mattbarkin.com/breathwork/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261112T153000Z DTEND:20261112T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261112T210000Z DTEND:20261113T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261113T023000Z DTEND:20261113T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zoning Adjustments Board DTSTART:20261113T030000Z DTEND:20261113T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181226Z UID:4e7ab0d533b40fac52ff013e741d3f5a@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Zoning Adjustments Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your -government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181226Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261113T170000Z DTEND:20261113T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Global Leadership & Connections Session 2 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTSTAMP:20260902T123019Z UID:9A8977F1-C4CA-405A-B311-5FE3D139EB31 CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T123019Z X-SOURCE-NAME:I-House Berkeley Community Events & Programs X-SOURCE-URL:https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/resident-life/calendar-community- events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kirtan with Rasa Lila DTSTART:20261114T033000Z DTEND:20261114T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002932Z UID:0el7mhtgsc8pencfpt5m324rfv@google.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/dahMK971Rasa Lil a is a kirtan ensemble led by Joanna Manqueros on harmonium and vocals. Jo anna has studied harmonium in India with her teachers Jai Uttal and Sukhaw at Ali Khan. She is joined by John Kadyk on bass clarinet\, whose sound bl ends organically with the harmonium. John also plays African music and in theater productions. On tabla is Jesse Sheehan\, a multi instrumentalist w ho studied Bansuri flute and Tabla in India.This offering centers on the c ommunal practice of kirtan and its psychological and emotional benefits\, including clearing the mind and the simple enjoyment of singing together. No prior singing experience is required. Participants are welcome to sing \, listen\, or rest in the shared sonic space. No prior singing experience is required. Come join us in the simple joy of being together in communi ty. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002932Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20261115T173000Z DTEND:20261115T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:241og9rthnhq2mghler4dmjqo5_R20250420T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/sunda y-service-4122643About Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an in terfaith religious organization dedicated to facilitating direct experienc es of the Divine through the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, and trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherin gs\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opport unities to support spiritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Brin g a friend\, share this post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261115T173000Z DTEND:20261115T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/WQhW6 ZxQ5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20261115T183000Z DTEND:20261115T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:241og9rthnhq2mghler4dmjqo5_R20250420T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration: https://momence.com/l/rqhMKbwLAbout Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfaith religious org anization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine throu gh the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, a nd trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportunities to support spi ritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a friend\, share thi s post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261115T183000Z DTEND:20261115T204500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/K1hVJ Az95Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovering Vividness: Meditation and Movement with Evolving Groun d DTSTART:20261115T230000Z DTEND:20261116T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:52acdk4qeb0dg304pu8n2i1uvf_R20251116T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Events and Registration here:https://momence.com/l/e4heGgKQThe Bay Area Evolving Ground local group meets regularly at The Alembic to me ditate together and explore contemporary Vajrayana. We meet and greet\, t hen start with a short introduction to opening awareness meditation. We si t for 20 minutes\, take a break\, practice some slow standing meditations together\, take a break\, and then sit for another 20 minutes. We end with questions and discussion.Opening awareness is a seated meditation leading to vividness and spacious clarity. It is Evolving Ground’s foundational meditation and is a contemporary version of the Dzogchen practice of s hi-ne (shamatha in Sanskrit).The movements come from the Sky Realm Serie s (Nam'khor in Tibetan). These are Dzogchen long-de practices unique t o Evolving Ground. They look and feel quite similar to Qi Gong\, though t hey operate on a different principle: discovery of the nonduality of clari ty and bliss\, through the experience of “tsal”—embodied awareness a s non-ordinary sensation.Attendees need no prior experience. There will be plenty of space for questions\, reflections\, and group exploration of th e practices.This meetup is free to attend.Evolving Ground is a global com munity exploring a transformational path of passionate involvement with th e world. Our life-affirming approach empowers creative\, effective individ uals: people who live with courage\, kindness\, and grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Butoh-Inspired Movement Meditation with Maya Kaufman DTSTART:20261116T000000Z DTEND:20261116T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002718Z UID:33efhj0gtjd2tu7dgq037bim70@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/0ehlAGPxButoh is a slow\, surreal movement practice rooted in deep listening\, imagination \, and transformation. In these guided movement meditations\, we explore t he body as landscape\, myth\, and memory\, softening habitual patterns and awakening new ways of being. No dance experience is needed\, only a curio sity and openness to move\, feel\, and enter the unknown.Each class begins with a gentle opening circle to arrive\, ground\, and set intention toget her. We move into a somatic warm-up\, awakening sensation\, breath\, and s ubtle awareness in the body. From there\, you’ll be guided through a but oh-fu score\; poetic\, image and/or narrative based originally written lon g-form prompts that invite transformation from the inside out\, allowing t he body to become something other than itself. We’ll also explore simple butoh exercises that deepen presence\, perception\, connection\, and imag inative embodiment.We close with a soft landing: time to integrate\, refle ct\, and share (if desired)\, leaving you resourced\, expanded\, and a lit tle more in touch with the mysterious wisdom built of your body. Arrive ho wever you are\, and leave having touched something vast\, intimate\, and u nknowably alive within you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002718Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261117T210000Z DTEND:20261118T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Commission on Disability DTSTART:20261119T010000Z DTEND:20261119T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:20b00f27535040f9d08685c8a401fe01@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Commission on Disability Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your -government/boards-commissions/commission-on-disability LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Human Welfare and Community Action Commission DTSTART:20261119T023000Z DTEND:20261119T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:23169883fe838c6d91c6057d2d141b74@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Human Welfare and Community Action Commission Homepage: https: //berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/human-welfare-and-comm unity-action-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sufi Whirling Workshop with Anna and Aziz DTSTART:20261119T030000Z DTEND:20261119T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:26glfbpud0rnpbqehrautth4ga_R20260219T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/g7hgEvdO In this workshop we will be doing movement exercises and begin learning th e practice of Sufi whirling.This is a physical practice that uses body mov ements and chanting to open the heart\, and experience the Unity of Love i n the human body.This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Come w ith an open heart\, comfortable clothing\, and socksTickets are sliding sc ale $25 - $40\, no on turned away for lack of funds.Aziz Abbatiello was r aised in an American Mevlevi family. He has walked the path of the mystics following in the tradition of the Sufi. He was initiated as Semazen in 19 96\, and has made Sema with several Sufi groups in America and abroad.Anna Whirling is from Ukraine. In the beginning of the war\, she moved to Tur key and then to the United States. Anna has practiced whirling since her c hildhood. She has performed on stage for 20 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Integration Circle: Imagery & Music with Sophia Wang DTSTART:20261119T030000Z DTEND:20261119T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:500pe2fs3321o5h0cu4c6iqldm@google.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,music DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/QQhEx6XnThis is an on going monthly group designed to support the integration of mystical\, psyc hedelic\, or otherwise transformative experiences. Each session combines g uided listening to curated music with expressive arts such as drawing and writing to help you process what a single conversation can't resolve. Come once\, or return each month. No musical or art background is required.Dur ing the evening\, we will:Enter a brief guided relaxationListen to a short \, curated music passageExpress what surfaces through drawing and writingS hare and witness in the group (optional)Leave with a deeper understanding or perspectiveRooted in the Bonny Method\, this circle draws on Guided Ima gery and Music (GIM)\, developed by Helen Bonny from her work with LSD-ass isted therapy at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center in the 1960s and 70s. Bonny found that music paired with deep relaxation could open the sa me expanded states she observed in psychedelic sessions\, and that the ima gery work done afterward carried much of the lasting change. GIM's approac h to music and imagery now informs how integration is supported across mod ern psychedelic-assisted therapy.Please arrive no later than 7pm. Doors lo ck at 7:10pm.Sophia Wang is a violinist\, board-certified music therapist (MT-BC)\, integration practitioner\, and life coach whose work centers on music\, imagery\, and non-ordinary states of consciousness. With over a de cade of clinical experience across oncology\, palliative care\, and mental health settings\, she draws on Guided Imagery and Music\, expressive arts \, and depth-oriented inquiry to support emotional healing\, insight\, and meaningful change.Sophia works with people across a wide range of inner t errain: those in cancer care or facing the end of life\; people moving thr ough grief\, depression\, or anxiety\; and high-performing professionals a nd seekers drawn to deep self-inquiry and the integration of transformativ e experiences. Her approach blends clinical training with creative explora tion\, emphasizing safety\, pacing\, and integration. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261119T153000Z DTEND:20261119T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261119T210000Z DTEND:20261120T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Transportation and Infrastructure Commission DTSTART:20261120T021500Z DTEND:20261120T041500Z DTSTAMP:20260806T001417Z UID:b3eff59888ee192058cbcf68bbcc314c@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Transportation and Infrastructure Commission Homepage: https:/ /berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/transportation-and-infr astructure-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T001417Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261120T023000Z DTEND:20261120T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Design Review Committee DTSTART:20261120T023000Z DTEND:20261120T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T001213Z UID:a93334c69748790fa58367ba929cf7d3@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Design Review Committee Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your- government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T001213Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20261120T023000Z DTEND:20261120T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034826@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034826/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261120T170000Z DTEND:20261120T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Present Moment Game with Alli Magidsohn DTSTART:20261121T030000Z DTEND:20261121T044500Z DTSTAMP:20260826T063938Z UID:5tp15sch4esbkvccj1nlqb8f0l@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/BGhoa7dxWhen we gather with others\, conversation almost automatically drifts into what ha s already happened or what might happen next. Stories\, plans\, explanatio ns\, reactions—these patterns are so normal that we barely notice just h ow much we relate to one another through the lens of the past and the futu re.But when those habits pause\, something surprising occurs.The room chan ges.Attention sharpens.A different kind of connection begins to emerge.A s mall clearing inside awareness opens—a place where no future is rehearsi ng itself and no echoes from the past are allowed to enter. We can touch t his space in solo contemplative practices\, but it’s rare to enter it wi th others.The Present Moment Game is a simple social meditation designed t o explore that possibility.For one hour\, a small group agrees to step int o this clearing and stay inside the moment. What unfolds is often unexpect ed—and never the same twice.We call it a game because it can be playful. But it’s also something more: an invitation to discover what becomes po ssible when a group of people agree to be fully here\, now\, together.Curi ous to learn more? Come play!____What to Expect:6:30 PM – Doors openArri ve anytime within the next 30 min and help yourself to complimentary tea w hile you settle in.7:00 PM – The Game begins(We ask that all tea & water be left outside the circle)7:05 PM – Grace period closesOur container i s sealed\, no entry beyond this time7:06 PM – Welcome\, introductions\, and review of the simple game rules7:25 PM – The Present Moment Game beg ins8:25 PM – The game ends\, followed by group reflections8:45 PM – Ev ent concludesYou're welcome to enjoy complimentary community tea service u ntil 9:30 PMPlease note: You will be asked to turn your phone off for the duration of the game____Alli Magidsohn is the creator of The Present Momen t Game\, an experimental social meditation practice that offers a simple y et powerful way to drop into the Now.After being introduced to T-Group in 2018\, Alli noticed that what interested her most wasn’t the relational mechanics of the practice\, but the context itself—the felt sense of a g roup of people paying close attention to what was happening in real time.S o she took the core context of T-Group—the present moment—and turned i t into the actual subject of the inquiry. Inspired in part by the linguist ic principles of E-Prime\, she added a few simple constraints that gently guide conversation away from the past and future and into what's happening right now.The result is The Present Moment Game\, a playful yet profound invitation to explore what it means to really be together in community\, r ight here\, now.Learn more:www.thepresentmomentgame.comInstagram: @thepres entmomentgame LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T063938Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Miranda Macpherson ~ Turning Everything Into The Path Of Awakening (In-Person) DTSTART:20261121T173000Z DTEND:20261122T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T181648Z UID:34881-1795253400-1795280400@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:2026 Bay Area Events with Miranda Macpherson\nJoin us for any or all in this series of In-Person events….\nRegister below for Nov. 21\ nLinks for Info & Registration for each individual date….\nFeb. 7\, 2026 \nMay 9\, 2026\nJune 13\, 2026\nNovember 21\, 2026 \nTurning Everything In to The Path Of Awakening \nIf ever there was a time to engage our spiritua l practice\, so we can stay present\, open-hearted\, peaceful\, loving and wise\, it’s now. \nThis daylong with Miranda Macpherson is a day for de ep spiritual nourishment and community support to connect more substantial ly to the luminous presence within\, illuminate obstacles one your path\, and explore what timeless Truths have to offer practically for living mean ingfully and navigating life from our spiritual depth. \nTogether\, we wi ll embrace all that we grapple with personally and collectively as fuel th at ultimately can serve to propel us further on the path of awakening. Mir anda will share potent teachings and practices on how we can ground more s ubstantially in the Grace of our True Nature\, Trust the Mystery and come from Loving awareness in all that we face. \nBoth the morning and afterno on sessions will be inspirational and experiential\, with meditation\, man tra\, a rich inquiry practice\, plus time for satsang and sharing. If you life in the Bay Area\, do not miss these affordable opportunities to journ ey with Miranda in an intimate setting. \nCome join us! \nMiranda Macphe rson is a contemporary spiritual teacher who has been guiding others into direct experience of the sacred for over thirty years internationally. In her twenties she founded the OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation in London\, w here she trained and ordained over 600 ministers and counsellors. Today Mi randa leads the Living Grace Global Sangha\, leads retreats internationall y\, broadcasts extensively and serves as core faculty at The Shift Network . \nUnapologetically feminine\, joyful and down to earth in her way of bei ng\, Miranda is dedicated to loving people all the way home into the freed om and wholeness of our true nature. Further\, Miranda invites others to b ecome more graceful human beings\, showing up for creative\, peaceful and wise action that serves our loved ones and the human family in these enorm ous times. \nMiranda’s books include The Way of Grace: the Transforming Power of Ego Relaxation (Sounds True)\, Boundless Love (Rider) and Medita tions on Boundless Love (Sounds True)\, and the Cultivating Grace Card Dec k. Miranda is also a kirtan musician and singer with 2 mantra albums – S treams of Grace and The Heart of Being. \nFind out more at www.mirandamacp herson.com \nThere will be a break for lunch.\nYou can bring your own lunc h\, or there are plenty of places to eat a short walk or drive away.\nTher e’s a nice area to sit outside at the venue. \nPre-registration Required and closes at 6 pm the day before event\nNo one turned away for lack of f unds.\nIf you are not able to contribute within the Sliding Scale amount c ontact us at localevents@opencirclecenter.org \nSliding Scale: $60 – $12 0 per person\n \nREGISTER for NOV. 21 \nFor inquiries contact LocalEvents@ opencirclecenter.org \nIf you have symptoms of a respiratory infection\, o r have had a recent\nCovid exposure or positive test\, please stay home ou t of consideration for others. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181648Z LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San R afael\, CA\, 94901 URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/miranda-macpherson-nov-21-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alligator Lizards in the Air: Integration Through Creative Express ion DTSTART:20261121T203000Z DTEND:20261121T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:dudmpn65rab8cklbagp6ocq3kn_R20260321T203000@google.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration here:https://momence.com/l/a8h9XnjVCr eative expression is a way to integrate phenomenon and visions experienced in altered states of consciousness\, whether they be meditative or entheo genic in nature. From the very first forms of mark-making to the caves of Lascaux to the works of Pablo Amaringo and Alex Grey\, humanity has sought to understand our internal landscapes through visual expression.Alligator Lizards in the Air: Healing and Integration through Creative Expression\, is a once a month chance to bring these experiences to life through two d imensional mark making.Art mediums from paint to colored pencils\, crayons to markers\, will be available for everyone to use along with paper and c anvas. Krisztina Lazar will be your visionary guide in creativity and will help you realize your experience before your eyes. No art background need ed for this class. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to explo re.Krisztina Lazar is a visionary artist primarily working in oil paint\, watercolor and drawing. She is a Mische Technique lineage holder\, a mixt ure of oil and egg tempera painting invented during the Dutch Renaissance and revolutionized by modern master\, Ernst Fuchs. This technique creates an opalescent under painting that the colors are then glazed over\, render ing each painting out of light rather than shadow\, bringing the images to life with fractal clarity.Utilizing this transformative style that she le arned from visionary pioneer\, Brigid Marlin\, her current body of work ex plores painting a hybrid of Mische and Alla Prima to render hyperealistic sacred art. With these two techniques combined\, Krisztina creates images of Pop Shamanism\, portals and visions that speak to today’s cultural cl imate of the occult\, magic\, fantasy\, psychedelics\, meditation\, pop\, nostalgia\, and the environment movement.Originally from Cleveland\, OH\, she completed her BFA at Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 and her MFA gr aduate degree in 2011 at the San Francisco Art Institute New Genres depart ment. Her paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows throughout the United States and Europe\, most notably at the H.R. Geiger museum in Gruyere\, Switzerland. She teaches her unique styles of painting to many s tudents in group and private settings. Her work has been featured in multi ple articles\, galleries and book publications. She currently lives and wo rks in Northern California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alligator Lizards in the Air: Integration Through Creative Express ion DTSTART:20261121T213000Z DTEND:20261121T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:dudmpn65rab8cklbagp6ocq3kn_R20260321T203000@google.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration here: https://momence.com/l/b8hyXjyJ Creative expression is a way to integrate phenomenon and visions experienc ed in altered states of consciousness\, whether they be meditative or enth eogenic in nature. From the very first forms of mark-making to the caves o f Lascaux to the works of Pablo Amaringo and Alex Grey\, humanity has soug ht to understand our internal landscapes through visual expression.Alligat or Lizards in the Air: Healing and Integration through Creative Expression \, is a once a month chance to bring these experiences to life through two dimensional mark making.Art mediums from paint to colored pencils\, crayo ns to markers\, will be available for everyone to use along with paper and canvas. Krisztina Lazar will be your visionary guide in creativity and wi ll help you realize your experience before your eyes. No art background ne eded for this class. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to exp lore.Krisztina Lazar is a visionary artist primarily working in oil paint \, watercolor and drawing. She is a Mische Technique lineage holder\, a mi xture of oil and egg tempera painting invented during the Dutch Renaissanc e and revolutionized by modern master\, Ernst Fuchs. This technique create s an opalescent under painting that the colors are then glazed over\, rend ering each painting out of light rather than shadow\, bringing the images to life with fractal clarity.Utilizing this transformative style that she learned from visionary pioneer\, Brigid Marlin\, her current body of work explores painting a hybrid of Mische and Alla Prima to render hyperealisti c sacred art. With these two techniques combined\, Krisztina creates image s of Pop Shamanism\, portals and visions that speak to today’s cultural climate of the occult\, magic\, fantasy\, psychedelics\, meditation\, pop\ , nostalgia\, and the environment movement.Originally from Cleveland\, OH\ , she completed her BFA at Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 and her MFA graduate degree in 2011 at the San Francisco Art Institute New Genres depa rtment. Her paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows througho ut the United States and Europe\, most notably at the H.R. Geiger museum i n Gruyere\, Switzerland. She teaches her unique styles of painting to many students in group and private settings. Her work has been featured in mul tiple articles\, galleries and book publications. She currently lives and works in Northern California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cultivating Emotional Balance: Monthly Practices for Making Our Te nder\, Messy Emotions the Path with Eve Ekman DTSTART:20261124T023000Z DTEND:20261124T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2432m12lvq37ee44ki3m5nmnoe@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/6khdr1JMEach mon th\, we explore a different emotional terrain through the lenses of contem porary emotion science\, Tibetan contemplative traditions\, and the core p rinciples of Cultivating Emotional Balance. Sessions weave together guided meditation\, reflective inquiry\, and shared discussion\, helping us reco gnize the arc of an emotion\, including its triggers\, bodily signals\, th oughts\, and action tendencies. By mapping these emotional episodes\, we l earn to meet experience with clarity rather than fusion\, compassion rathe r than avoidance\, and enough inner balance to choose how we respond.As th e practice deepens\, emotions that once felt destabilizing begin to reveal their inner resources—tenderness within sadness\, clarity within anger\ , wisdom within fear. When met directly and held with awareness\, each emo tion becomes its own medicine\, guiding us toward steadiness\, insight\, a nd a more open heart.We will work with a different emotion each month. Feb ruary's theme is Ethics & Integrity:Exploring how ethical living stabilize s the mind and empowers emotional balance. We will learn to see integrity as the quiet refuge beneath reactivity.Eve Ekman\, Ph.D.\, MSW\, is a teac her\, writer\, and contemplative social scientist whose work rests at the confluence of modern emotion science and living wisdom traditions. She is a longtime student of Jennifer Welwood and Tsoknyi Rinpoche\, and a newer student of earth-based lineages that deepen her commitment to embodied\, r elational practice.Eve teaches widely\, including a monthly meditation and book group at the SF Dharma Collective\, and offers trainings for clinici ans and healthcare professionals on the science and practice of compassion \, emotional balance\, and well-being. Her research spans burnout\, emotio nal awareness\, meditation\, and psilocybin-assisted therapy.With the supp ort of the Dalai Lama\, Eve co-created the Atlas of Emotion with her fathe r as a tool for deepening emotional understanding. She is the lead trainer for the Cultivating Emotional Balance program\, previously served as Well -Being and Mental Health Lead at Apple\, and is a Senior Fellow at UC Berk eley’s Greater Good Science Center as well as a Mind & Life Institute Fe llow. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261124T210000Z DTEND:20261125T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Non-Instructional Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:6h5kuof4kvqjul28ulfa7lsmsr@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Insight Meditation Satsang with Sean Oakes DTSTART:20261125T033000Z DTEND:20261125T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:5q55laljhcmqau5v2ukqfup4hh@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Tickets and details: https://momence.com/l/lkhgnmGyThis medit ation and study group is based in the Insight Meditation tradition and its sources in Thai Forest and Burmese Theravāda Buddhism. To this foundati on\, we add exploration of Mahāyāna Dharmas particularly from the Perf ection of Wisdom (Prajñāpāramitā) literature and lineage. The grou p meets weekly online\, and on fourth Tuesdays live at the Alembic.The foc us of the group is on deepening in Buddhist liberation practice\, and expl oring the links between individual & systemic liberation in the form of so cial justice and collective healing. I bring a particular focus on working with the nervous system and resolving the symptoms of trauma\, supported by devotional practice\, study\, and ethics as the basis of the path.All a re welcome. Cost is $5\, plus Dāna (pay what you can).Sean Oakes\, PhD ( he/him\, queer\, of Spanish/Puerto Rican and Northern European ancestry li ving on unceded Pomo land in California)\, teaches Buddhism\, Yoga\, and s omatic practice. He has studied in Theravāda\, Zen\, and Vajrāyāna B uddhist lineages since 1993\, including training as a monk in Burma\, and was authorized to teach Insight Meditation by Jack Kornfield in 2010. His primary Buddhist teachers include Kornfield\, Sylvia Boorstein\, Gil Frons dal\, Eugene Cash\, Kittisaro\, Ṭhānissara\, Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu\, Anam Thubten\, and Chammyay Sayadaw (U Janaka)\, with whom he ordained as a bhikkhu for a Rains Retreat in Burma in 2002.He studied Haṭha and Viny āsa Yogas with Alice Joanou\, Rachel Shaw\, Amanda Moran\, and David Mor eno\, and taught mindfulness-based āsana and prāṇāyāma for 10 ye ars. He performed for many years in music\, dance\, and performance art\, including with Keith Hennessy’s Circo Zero\, and was certified in Somati c Experiencing (SE) and Organic Intelligence (OI) with Steven Hoskinson\, integrating the complex systems approach from OI in a distinctively Buddhi st approach to trauma resolution. He received his PhD in Performance Studi es from UC Davis in 2016\, writing on extraordinary states of consciousnes s in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance. He teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center\, East Bay Meditation Center\, Insight Timer\, and else where\, focusing on the integration of philosophy\, somatics\, and social justice discourse with the Dharma.Website: SeanFeitOakes.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:2rfgj9rsrnj3im8htfs4eeblu7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vocal Discovery with Julia Norton DTSTART:20261126T020000Z DTEND:20261126T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:5pls4df31u8fca09ufhbj4ma9s@google.com CATEGORIES:education,music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhxOmkDThis new mont hly class is all about Vocal Discovery. We begin with gentle physical and vocal warm ups and then explore various forms of collaborative singing\, f rom close harmony singing\, improvisational singing and specific singing s tyles\, whilst building community and offering the singing balm we all des ire. At the end of each class participants will be guided through a short centering meditation to ground their experience. No previous singing expe rience needed\, ALL levels\, ages\, genders are welcome to join. Early Bir d is $20 through 5/20 and regular tickets are $30. Please wear loose comfo rtable clothing you can move in\, bring a journal or notepad to write or d raw in and water to drink. Please stay home if you have a cough or any sym ptoms of illness\, we want to make this a safe space for everyone. Thank y ou!Julia Norton has always been driven by a deep understanding that the si nging voice is not just about sounding ‘pretty’\, it’s about communi cating deep emotions and connecting with others\, whilst also connecting t o the core of who we truly are. Combining solid vocal technique\, gentle movement\, active imagination\, shadow work and play\, Julia’s mission i s to help people uncover the power\, authenticity\, and joy in their voice . To transform the stories that might be holding them back\, and to build community through collaborative singing and play. She has been singing and studying voice her whole life\, but completed an MA in Voice Movement The rapy in 2000 and has been a registered Voice Movement Therapy practitioner for over 25 years. She is also an award winning singer\, voice actor and a certified Jungian Coach. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vocal Discovery with Julia Norton DTSTART:20261126T030000Z DTEND:20261126T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:5pls4df31u8fca09ufhbj4ma9s@google.com CATEGORIES:education,music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/15h68LP4This new mont hly class is all about Vocal Discovery. We begin with gentle physical and vocal warm ups and then explore various forms of collaborative singing\, f rom close harmony singing\, improvisational singing and specific singing s tyles\, whilst building community and offering the singing balm we all des ire. At the end of each class participants will be guided through a short centering meditation to ground their experience. No previous singing expe rience needed\, ALL levels\, ages\, genders are welcome to join. Early Bir d is $20 through 5/20 and regular tickets are $30. Please wear loose comfo rtable clothing you can move in\, bring a journal or notepad to write or d raw in and water to drink. Please stay home if you have a cough or any sym ptoms of illness\, we want to make this a safe space for everyone. Thank y ou!Julia Norton has always been driven by a deep understanding that the si nging voice is not just about sounding ‘pretty’\, it’s about communi cating deep emotions and connecting with others\, whilst also connecting t o the core of who we truly are. Combining solid vocal technique\, gentle movement\, active imagination\, shadow work and play\, Julia’s mission i s to help people uncover the power\, authenticity\, and joy in their voice . To transform the stories that might be holding them back\, and to build community through collaborative singing and play. She has been singing and studying voice her whole life\, but completed an MA in Voice Movement The rapy in 2000 and has been a registered Voice Movement Therapy practitioner for over 25 years. She is also an award winning singer\, voice actor and a certified Jungian Coach. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261126T153000Z DTEND:20261126T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261126T210000Z DTEND:20261127T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:5lpjvqcil8tgna0btkqsjlpt1v@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261127T170000Z DTEND:20261127T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261129T173000Z DTEND:20261129T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/WQhW6 ZxQ5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261129T183000Z DTEND:20261129T204500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details: https://momence.com/l/GBhlDom R5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return to our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map o f Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice open s a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative expre ssion. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ri tualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of bei ng alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practice is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People ofte n leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bo dily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pract ice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is for every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If you ’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gift . Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magic and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic healer\ , and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like t hese never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and the mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones and the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her life listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to come alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, a nd creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into t heir own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wild heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes life juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through b reath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our vei ns.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclusi ve place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human and beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261201T210000Z DTEND:20261202T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yirah: A Jewish Psychedelic Integration Circle DTSTART:20261202T013000Z DTEND:20261202T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:128qenhb87o5oskr0lo5kj0pq0@google.com CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/x9h61K0zsychedelics c an surface anything\, including awe\, insight\, grief\, trauma\, even ance stral or collective pain. Without support\, it can be hard to make sense o f what happened\, let alone carry it forward in a meaningful way.Yirah—o ften translated as awe\, reverence\, or a kind of holy trembling—is the feeling of standing at the edge of something vast\, meaningful\, and not e ntirely knowable. Psychedelic experiences often bring us right to that edg e. This Jewish psychedelic integration circle offers a space to meet those moments together\, within the safety of Jewish community and the containe r of Jewish teachings. Together\, we make meaning of what we’ve seen and felt\, and begin the slow\, human work of weaving those insights into our lives.Each monthly\, drop-in circle includes grounding and intention-sett ing\, a brief orientation\, an experiential practice (meditation\, movemen t\, somatic work\, or parts work)\, and small- and large-group sharing. Th is is a supported peer group rather than psychotherapy\, designed to foste r connection\, reflection\, and practical integration.Note: This is an aff inity space exclusively for people who identify as Jewish—by heritage or conversion—including those who are part-Jewish. Those who do not meet t hese criteria will not be admitted. To support safety and connection in a time of deep division\, we also hold a clear and intentional container: we do not engage in political discussion here. The focus is on integration\, presence\, and community.Whether you’re new to Jewish practice or findi ng your way back in\, whether your journeys have been expansive\, messy\, or disorienting—you’re welcome here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yirah: A Jewish Psychedelic Integration Circle DTSTART:20261202T023000Z DTEND:20261202T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:128qenhb87o5oskr0lo5kj0pq0@google.com CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/5ehPm6Lesychedelics c an surface anything\, including awe\, insight\, grief\, trauma\, even ance stral or collective pain. Without support\, it can be hard to make sense o f what happened\, let alone carry it forward in a meaningful way.Yirah—o ften translated as awe\, reverence\, or a kind of holy trembling—is the feeling of standing at the edge of something vast\, meaningful\, and not e ntirely knowable. Psychedelic experiences often bring us right to that edg e. This Jewish psychedelic integration circle offers a space to meet those moments together\, within the safety of Jewish community and the containe r of Jewish teachings. Together\, we make meaning of what we’ve seen and felt\, and begin the slow\, human work of weaving those insights into our lives.Each monthly\, drop-in circle includes grounding and intention-sett ing\, a brief orientation\, an experiential practice (meditation\, movemen t\, somatic work\, or parts work)\, and small- and large-group sharing. Th is is a supported peer group rather than psychotherapy\, designed to foste r connection\, reflection\, and practical integration.Note: This is an aff inity space exclusively for people who identify as Jewish—by heritage or conversion—including those who are part-Jewish. Those who do not meet t hese criteria will not be admitted. To support safety and connection in a time of deep division\, we also hold a clear and intentional container: we do not engage in political discussion here. The focus is on integration\, presence\, and community.Whether you’re new to Jewish practice or findi ng your way back in\, whether your journeys have been expansive\, messy\, or disorienting—you’re welcome here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Environment and Climate Commission DTSTART:20261203T020000Z DTEND:20261203T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T001043Z UID:78121ed7e643fac46e300c78af5bb087@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Environment and Climate Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyc a.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/environment-and-climate-commissio n LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T001043Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Planning Commission DTSTART:20261203T023000Z DTEND:20261203T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181226Z UID:d49d67d9fc6e86f5867604f71a8eb825@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Planning Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your-gove rnment/boards-commissions/planning-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181226Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Chalice: Psychedelic Salon DTSTART:20261203T030000Z DTEND:20261203T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:65286idkbp1mo1vts92cff8l9p_R20251204T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration: https://momence.com/l/Xehmq18PThe C halice is a recurring psychedelic salon held at the Berkeley Alembic the f irst Wednesday of every month. Instead of the mainstream focus on clinical trials\, legal frameworks\, and psychotherapy\, the Chalice will draw fro m the deeper humanistic wells of history\, poetry\, the gods\, ethnobotany \, humor\, and mystery. We are less interested in fetishizing psychedelic substances or psychedelic experiences than in cultivating psychedelic cult ure and exploring what it means to be psychedelic people.This first half o f this event will be streamed online.The co-hosts for Chalice are Erik Dav is\, author and Alembic co-founder\; Maria Mangini\, co-founder of the Wom en’s Visionary Council and old-school head\; and Christian Greer\, curre ntly a lecturer on counterculture at Stanford University. The first half o f each gathering will feature a talk or special guest interview\; the seco nd half of the evening is designed to develop the community\, sometimes wi th breakout groups\, story hours\, and peer-to-peer discussion\, and alway s with more questions than answers.J. Christian Greer\, PhD\, is a schola r of Religious Studies with a special focus on global psychedelic culture. He has held teaching positions at Harvard University\, Yale University\, and is currently a lecturer at Stanford's Medical School. He is the co-fou nder\, and the co-chair of the Drugs and Religion program unit at the Amer ican Academy of Religion\, and each June\, he leads “The Psychedelic Uni verse: Global Perspectives on Higher Consciousness\,” an intensive\, 2-w eek seminar on the history of psychedelics\, hosted on-location at the Uni versity of Amsterdam\, Netherlands. Alongside his research\, he is an orga nizer for the Order of St. George's Horse\, a pilgrimage confraternity & b ook publisher. His latest books include\, Void Machines: the Paper Shrines of J. Christian Greer is a collection of his artwork\, and Kumano Kodo: P ilgrimage to Powerspots (co-authored with Dr. Michelle Oing) which analyze s the pilgrimage folklore associated with the rainforests of Japan's Kii P eninsula. Learn more about his work here: orderofstgeorgeshorse.comErik D avis\, PhD\, is an author\, award-winning journalist\, and teacher based i n San Francisco. His wide-ranging work focuses on alternative religion\, m edia culture\, the popular imagination\, and the psychedelic underground. He is the author of High Weirdness: Drugs\, Esoterica\, and Visionary Expe rience in the Seventies (2019)\; Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoteri ca (2010)\; The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritua l Landscape (2006)\, a critical volume on Led Zeppelin (2005)\, and the ce lebrated cult classic TechGnosis: Myth\, Magic\, and Mysticism in the Age of Information (1998)\, which remains in print. Davis’s scholarly and po pular essays on music\, technoculture\, drugs\, and spirituality have appe ared in scores of books\, magazines\, and journals\, and his writing has b een translated into a dozen languages. Davis has spoken widely at universi ties\, conferences\, retreat centers\, and festivals\, and has been interv iewed by CNN\, the BBC\, NPR\, and the New York Times. He graduated from Y ale University in 1988\, and earned his PhD in religious studies at Rice U niversity in 2015. He writes the online publication the Burning Shore (www .burningshore.com)\, and his next book is Blotter: the Untold Story of an Acid Medium (2024).www.techgnosis.comMariavittoria Mangini\, PhD\, FNP h as written extensively on the impact of psychedelic experiences in shaping the lives of her contemporaries\, and has worked closely with many of the most distinguished investigators in this field. She is one of the founder s of the Women’s Visionary Council\, a nonprofit organization that suppo rts investigations into non-ordinary forms of consciousness and organizes gatherings of researchers\, healers\, artists\, and activists whose work e xplores these states. She is a visiting scholar at the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics\, and Professor Emerita in the School of Scie nce\, Allied Health\, and Nursing at Holy Names University. For the last 5 0 years\, she has been a part of the Hog Farm\, a well-known communal fami ly based in Berkeley and in Laytonville\, California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Disaster and Fire Safety Commission DTSTART:20261203T030000Z DTEND:20261203T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T181310Z UID:83195a9866eb242e61d15b50c3ca27a6@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Disaster and Fire Safety Commission Homepage: https://berkeley ca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/disaster-and-fire-safety-commiss ion LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T181310Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261203T153000Z DTEND:20261203T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Berkeley Haas: Golden Grads Reunion & Luncheon DTSTART:20261203T193000Z DTEND:20261203T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181029Z UID:3353912-1796297400-1796306400@haas.berkeley.edu CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This time-honored tradition celebrates our distinguished alumn i from the 50th reunion classes and prior. This year marks the 49th time we celebrate this event\, and we’ll be welcoming in the newest Golden G rads—members of the 50th reunion undergraduate and graduate classes of 1 976 – as well as all prior classes. Invited guests from the classes of 1976 and before will have the opportunity to hear from our Dean\, Jennifer A. Chatman\, PhD 88\, learn from an esteemed faculty member\, meet curren t students\, and reconnect with fellow alumni over a delicious lunch.  Wh o’s Invited? All Haas alumni (and their guest) from the classes of 1976 and prior. Invitations sent via email  in October.  Please contact event s@haas.berkeley.edu if you have questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181029Z LOCATION:Haas School of Business\, 2220 Piedmont Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, Uni ted States URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/event/berkeley-haas-golden-grads-reunion-lun cheon-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Berkeley Haas X-SOURCE-URL:https://haas.berkeley.edu/ibsi/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261203T210000Z DTEND:20261204T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Formal Classes End DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:443qgjj6cog13kclco86t291m0@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Health Commission DTSTART:20261204T020000Z DTEND:20261204T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:fa6529e001cc654c9b020e672a37d338@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Community Health Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/y our-government/boards-commissions/community-health-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Landmarks Preservation Commission DTSTART:20261204T020300Z DTEND:20261204T040300Z DTSTAMP:20260815T001213Z UID:42178529c2205030a4fec729fc5cbd67@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Landmarks Preservation Commission Homepage: https://berkeleyca .gov/your-government/boards-commissions/landmarks-preservation-commission LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T001213Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261204T023000Z DTEND:20261204T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20261204T023000Z DTEND:20261204T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034830@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034830/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261204T170000Z DTEND:20261204T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Global Leadership & Connections Session 3 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206 DTSTAMP:20260827T003046Z UID:1q00vfeie8qffnmj7c4hijlneh@google.com CATEGORIES:civic LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003046Z X-SOURCE-NAME:I-House Berkeley Community Events & Programs X-SOURCE-URL:https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/resident-life/calendar-community- events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:John J. Prendergast\, Ph.D. ~ “Being Absolutely No One and No Th ing” (In-Person) DTSTART:20261205T183000Z DTEND:20261206T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T181534Z UID:36198-1796466600-1796490000@opencirclecenter.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:2026 Bay Area Events with John J. Prendergast\, Ph.D.\nJune 20 ~ San Rafael\, CA\nSeptember 19 ~ San Rafael\, CA\nDecember 5 ~ San Rafae l\, CA ~ Registration available below \n“Being Absolutely No One and No Thing” \nWhen we know that we are no thing\, we are free to be as we are – both as spacious\, loving awareness and as unique\, individuated bein g. Through silent and guided meditations\, a talk\, meditative inquiry\, a nd experiential conversations in community\, we will explore seeing and fe eling through who we have mis-taken our self to be and discovering what re mains. \nJohn Prendergast\, Ph.D is a spiritual teacher\, retired psychot herapist\, and retired Adjunct Professor of Psychology at CIIS\, well know n for his pioneering work in integrating non-dual wisdom and psychotherapy . He studied with the European sage Jean Klein for many years\, as well as with Adyashanti\, who gave him dharma transmission in 2023. He is the aut hor of The Deep Heart (2019)\, In Touch (2015)\, and a new book\, Your Dee pest Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spirituality (March\, 2025) from Sounds T rue. \nwww.listeningfromsilence.com\nYouTube channel \nPre-registration Re quired and closes at 6 pm the day before event \n\nSliding Scale: $60 to $ 120 \nREGISTER for DEC.5 \nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nIf you a re not able to contribute within the Sliding Scale\, or need other support with payment or registration…\ncontact us at web@opencirclecenter.org\n For other inquires about the event or venue\, cancellations or to be added to waiting list…\ncontact localevents@opencirclecenter.org\n \nPARKING: There is street parking in the area. \nIf you have symptoms of a respirat ory infection\, or have had a recent\nCovid exposure or positive test\, pl ease stay home out of consideration for others. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181534Z LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael\, 1510 Fifth Ave\, San R afael\, CA\, 94901 URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/john-prendergast-dec-5-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Open Circle Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/venue/berkeley-ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20261206T183000Z DTEND:20261206T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:0isfhvm21mn53b3p0nq51upls9_R20251207T183000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration: https://momence.com/l/ymhVx21oAbout Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfaith religious org anization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine throu gh the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, a nd trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportunities to support spi ritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a friend\, share thi s post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mosaic: A Women's Psychedelic Integration Circle with Dr. Lyssa Me nard DTSTART:20261206T220000Z DTEND:20261207T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:k4993be5eqf4s6q33p3o6rjja1_R20260104T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/R5hD8Dnv Many of us work with psychedelics without a guide or with limited support to integrate these experiences. That can feel painful or lonely when we’ ve had meaningful journeys (and also when we’ve had disappointing journe ys!). Healing – especially from interpersonal injuries – deepens when done in community. The same is true of personal and spiritual growth. Even the most joyful experiences are best metabolized when witnessed. Together \, we become a mosaic – a colorful and varied community\, greater togeth er than the sum of our parts.Mosaic is a psychedelic integration circle f or self-identified women. Here\, you’ll find a supportive space to integ rate the lessons\, challenges\, and wisdom from psychedelic journeys so th at you can apply those learnings to everyday life. Together\, we’ll seek to understand our psychedelic experiences and make profound insights acce ssible and actionable.This is a drop-in\, monthly supported peer group rat her than a psychotherapy group. We create space for sharing stories and ex periences\, receiving support\, and forging genuine connections. Meditatio n\, mindful movement\, somatic practices\, Internal Family Systems parts w ork\, and creative tools are all part of the fun.Whether you’re new to i ntegration or looking to deepen your practice\, you’ll find a supportive community here. Note: You’re invited to bring an object for our commun ity altar that represents some aspect of your journey.Dr. Lyssa Menard is a psychologist\, psychedelic therapist\, and professor (Northwestern Univ ersity Medical School) with specialties in Integrative Medicine\, trauma t reatment\, and health psychology. She is the founder of Strategies for Cha nge\, a coaching and consulting firm promoting personal\, organizational\, and leadership change and has been a consultant to a wide range of media outlets\, including CNN\, New York Times\, and WebMD. She brings this vari ed background to her integration groups\, facilitating growth and change t hrough a multi-media concoction of integrative therapeutic approaches (min dful movement\, creative arts\, somatic healing and embodiment\, social co nnection\, and spiritual ritual).

Dr. Menard’s book\, "Results May Vary: Hope & Healing through Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy" is schedu led for release in 2026. As a beneficiary of excellent (and also\, sadly\, lackluster) psychedelic treatment\, she is a skeptic of the field\, a cri tic when necessary\, and a true believer in the healing possibilities offe red by these medicines. She serves as an advocate for community and patien t education and fights for legal access to psychedelics for health and hea ling. As a recent transplant to California's Bay Area\, Dr. Menard spends a ridiculous amount of time at The Berkeley Alembic\, cavorting in nature \, worshipping the sun\, and developing community.

Learn more about L yssa here: https://lyssamenard.com/Read Lyssa’s musings on Substack: htt ps://lyssamenard.substack.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RRR Week DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:0lu9uqsv5qfg5ssqqi0e9vkoh1@google.com CATEGORIES:festival LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261208T210000Z DTEND:20261209T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20261210T023000Z DTEND:20261210T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:4j1d8of5u7mg86fs1ck0db68sj_R20260212T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here to reserve your spot: https://momence.com/l/x9hm8K1rWelcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Re latefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close f riend of relational practices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulness is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment as we relate to the others in the group. We will notic e our relational patterns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. We'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us more clearly see each other and our broader social reali ty.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation pract ices. By placing awareness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group\, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of relat ing to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insights and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection b y being deeply seen and understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're able to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, partic ipants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by steppi ng away from the experience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other.Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at The AlembicDoors close at 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please r egister to reserve your spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, suggest ed donation is $15Josh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator thro ugh the Relateful Company training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while contin uing to grow his practice through retreats and regularly engaging other fa cilitators. Josh loves exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to bring .When he's not leading relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find hi m loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in Mi chael Taft's meditation courses\, or passionately following the New York J ets football team despite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at the Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the scienc e of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli (h e/him) has hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a certified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relatefu l Company. He draws from a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some recen t inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence a nd calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersecti on of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Psychedelic Breathwork with Matt Barkin DTSTART:20261210T030000Z DTEND:20261210T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:36m8kb1ahbt4esjkj77he9j32l@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information: https://momence.com/l/WQhWVQ81By increa sing the flow of oxygen or Prana in our bodies\, we can begin to move and release tension.In this class we shift our focus from the realm of thought s to the intricate web of electrical signals within our bodies. Regardless of whether you've faced significant stress or trauma\, this approach offe rs profound benefits to the nervous system. The accumulation of daily stre ssors can strain our bodies and without releasing this tension through exp ression\, it can manifest as depression\, anxiety\, or disease over time.I n this class we- Lay down for a guided short meditation.- Practice the bre athwork sequence together for around 30 minutes.- Relax and recover.- Opti onal sharing and snacks afterwards.NOTE: Doors close 5 minutes after the s tart of class.Matt Barkin has been studying breathwork and meditation for over 15 years. His training is rooted in the ancient practices of Buddhist Vipassana and Kriya Yoga. His goal as a guide is to help students awaken their self-healing potential with the breath! Learn more about Matt here h ttps://mattbarkin.com/breathwork/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261210T153000Z DTEND:20261210T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261210T210000Z DTEND:20261211T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261211T023000Z DTEND:20261211T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Zoning Adjustments Board DTSTART:20261211T030000Z DTEND:20261211T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181226Z UID:647816c8d3e83a9240e75f836f3cae66@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Zoning Adjustments Board Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your -government/boards-commissions/zoning-adjustments-board LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181226Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261211T170000Z DTEND:20261211T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Present Moment Game with Alli Magidsohn DTSTART:20261212T030000Z DTEND:20261212T044500Z DTSTAMP:20260826T063938Z UID:789reqhov3r6l2q9lit3o2n6sa@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/K1hw8L07When we gather with others\, conversation almost automatically drifts into what ha s already happened or what might happen next. Stories\, plans\, explanatio ns\, reactions—these patterns are so normal that we barely notice just h ow much we relate to one another through the lens of the past and the futu re.But when those habits pause\, something surprising occurs.The room chan ges.Attention sharpens.A different kind of connection begins to emerge.A s mall clearing inside awareness opens—a place where no future is rehearsi ng itself and no echoes from the past are allowed to enter. We can touch t his space in solo contemplative practices\, but it’s rare to enter it wi th others.The Present Moment Game is a simple social meditation designed t o explore that possibility.For one hour\, a small group agrees to step int o this clearing and stay inside the moment. What unfolds is often unexpect ed—and never the same twice.We call it a game because it can be playful. But it’s also something more: an invitation to discover what becomes po ssible when a group of people agree to be fully here\, now\, together.Curi ous to learn more? Come play!____What to Expect:6:30 PM – Doors openArri ve anytime within the next 30 min and help yourself to complimentary tea w hile you settle in.7:00 PM – The Game begins(We ask that all tea & water be left outside the circle)7:05 PM – Grace period closesOur container i s sealed\, no entry beyond this time7:06 PM – Welcome\, introductions\, and review of the simple game rules7:25 PM – The Present Moment Game beg ins8:25 PM – The game ends\, followed by group reflections8:45 PM – Ev ent concludesYou're welcome to enjoy complimentary community tea service u ntil 9:30 PMPlease note: You will be asked to turn your phone off for the duration of the game____Alli Magidsohn is the creator of The Present Momen t Game\, an experimental social meditation practice that offers a simple y et powerful way to drop into the Now.After being introduced to T-Group in 2018\, Alli noticed that what interested her most wasn’t the relational mechanics of the practice\, but the context itself—the felt sense of a g roup of people paying close attention to what was happening in real time.S o she took the core context of T-Group—the present moment—and turned i t into the actual subject of the inquiry. Inspired in part by the linguist ic principles of E-Prime\, she added a few simple constraints that gently guide conversation away from the past and future and into what's happening right now.The result is The Present Moment Game\, a playful yet profound invitation to explore what it means to really be together in community\, r ight here\, now.Learn more:www.thepresentmomentgame.comInstagram: @thepres entmomentgame LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T063938Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261213T173000Z DTEND:20261213T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/WQhW6 ZxQ5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261213T183000Z DTEND:20261213T204500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/8Mhqj nge5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Final Examinations DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:2b6gg4phkpts3k9f81gtq0mlce@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261215T210000Z DTEND:20261216T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sufi Whirling Workshop with Anna and Aziz DTSTART:20261217T030000Z DTEND:20261217T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:26glfbpud0rnpbqehrautth4ga_R20260219T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/x9hm8KOg In this workshop we will be doing movement exercises and begin learning th e practice of Sufi whirling.This is a physical practice that uses body mov ements and chanting to open the heart\, and experience the Unity of Love i n the human body.This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Come w ith an open heart\, comfortable clothing\, and socksTickets are sliding sc ale $25 - $40\, no on turned away for lack of funds.Aziz Abbatiello was r aised in an American Mevlevi family. He has walked the path of the mystics following in the tradition of the Sufi. He was initiated as Semazen in 19 96\, and has made Sema with several Sufi groups in America and abroad.Anna Whirling is from Ukraine. In the beginning of the war\, she moved to Tur key and then to the United States. Anna has practiced whirling since her c hildhood. She has performed on stage for 20 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261217T153000Z DTEND:20261217T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261217T210000Z DTEND:20261218T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20261218T023000Z DTEND:20261218T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Design Review Committee DTSTART:20261218T023000Z DTEND:20261218T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T001213Z UID:9fa5f7145b89d3543fe846a2714d7e99@generator.local CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Design Review Committee Homepage: https://berkeleyca.gov/your- government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T001213Z X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Berkeley Public Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://civic-library.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20261218T023000Z DTEND:20261218T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034832@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034832/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261218T170000Z DTEND:20261218T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alligator Lizards in the Air: Integration Through Creative Express ion DTSTART:20261219T203000Z DTEND:20261219T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:dudmpn65rab8cklbagp6ocq3kn_R20260321T203000@google.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration here:https://momence.com/l/a8h9XnjVCr eative expression is a way to integrate phenomenon and visions experienced in altered states of consciousness\, whether they be meditative or entheo genic in nature. From the very first forms of mark-making to the caves of Lascaux to the works of Pablo Amaringo and Alex Grey\, humanity has sought to understand our internal landscapes through visual expression.Alligator Lizards in the Air: Healing and Integration through Creative Expression\, is a once a month chance to bring these experiences to life through two d imensional mark making.Art mediums from paint to colored pencils\, crayons to markers\, will be available for everyone to use along with paper and c anvas. Krisztina Lazar will be your visionary guide in creativity and will help you realize your experience before your eyes. No art background need ed for this class. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to explo re.Krisztina Lazar is a visionary artist primarily working in oil paint\, watercolor and drawing. She is a Mische Technique lineage holder\, a mixt ure of oil and egg tempera painting invented during the Dutch Renaissance and revolutionized by modern master\, Ernst Fuchs. This technique creates an opalescent under painting that the colors are then glazed over\, render ing each painting out of light rather than shadow\, bringing the images to life with fractal clarity.Utilizing this transformative style that she le arned from visionary pioneer\, Brigid Marlin\, her current body of work ex plores painting a hybrid of Mische and Alla Prima to render hyperealistic sacred art. With these two techniques combined\, Krisztina creates images of Pop Shamanism\, portals and visions that speak to today’s cultural cl imate of the occult\, magic\, fantasy\, psychedelics\, meditation\, pop\, nostalgia\, and the environment movement.Originally from Cleveland\, OH\, she completed her BFA at Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 and her MFA gr aduate degree in 2011 at the San Francisco Art Institute New Genres depart ment. Her paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows throughout the United States and Europe\, most notably at the H.R. Geiger museum in Gruyere\, Switzerland. She teaches her unique styles of painting to many s tudents in group and private settings. Her work has been featured in multi ple articles\, galleries and book publications. She currently lives and wo rks in Northern California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alligator Lizards in the Air: Integration Through Creative Express ion DTSTART:20261219T213000Z DTEND:20261219T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:dudmpn65rab8cklbagp6ocq3kn_R20260321T203000@google.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration here: https://momence.com/l/a8h0Eg0O Creative expression is a way to integrate phenomenon and visions experienc ed in altered states of consciousness\, whether they be meditative or enth eogenic in nature. From the very first forms of mark-making to the caves o f Lascaux to the works of Pablo Amaringo and Alex Grey\, humanity has soug ht to understand our internal landscapes through visual expression.Alligat or Lizards in the Air: Healing and Integration through Creative Expression \, is a once a month chance to bring these experiences to life through two dimensional mark making.Art mediums from paint to colored pencils\, crayo ns to markers\, will be available for everyone to use along with paper and canvas. Krisztina Lazar will be your visionary guide in creativity and wi ll help you realize your experience before your eyes. No art background ne eded for this class. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to exp lore.Krisztina Lazar is a visionary artist primarily working in oil paint \, watercolor and drawing. She is a Mische Technique lineage holder\, a mi xture of oil and egg tempera painting invented during the Dutch Renaissanc e and revolutionized by modern master\, Ernst Fuchs. This technique create s an opalescent under painting that the colors are then glazed over\, rend ering each painting out of light rather than shadow\, bringing the images to life with fractal clarity.Utilizing this transformative style that she learned from visionary pioneer\, Brigid Marlin\, her current body of work explores painting a hybrid of Mische and Alla Prima to render hyperealisti c sacred art. With these two techniques combined\, Krisztina creates image s of Pop Shamanism\, portals and visions that speak to today’s cultural climate of the occult\, magic\, fantasy\, psychedelics\, meditation\, pop\ , nostalgia\, and the environment movement.Originally from Cleveland\, OH\ , she completed her BFA at Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 and her MFA graduate degree in 2011 at the San Francisco Art Institute New Genres depa rtment. Her paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows througho ut the United States and Europe\, most notably at the H.R. Geiger museum i n Gruyere\, Switzerland. She teaches her unique styles of painting to many students in group and private settings. Her work has been featured in mul tiple articles\, galleries and book publications. She currently lives and works in Northern California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20261220T173000Z DTEND:20261220T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:241og9rthnhq2mghler4dmjqo5_R20250420T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/sunda y-service-4122643About Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an in terfaith religious organization dedicated to facilitating direct experienc es of the Divine through the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, and trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherin gs\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opport unities to support spiritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Brin g a friend\, share this post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20261220T183000Z DTEND:20261220T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:241og9rthnhq2mghler4dmjqo5_R20250420T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration: https://momence.com/l/0ehL7j9xAbout Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfaith religious org anization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine throu gh the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, a nd trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportunities to support spi ritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a friend\, share thi s post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovering Vividness: Meditation and Movement with Evolving Groun d DTSTART:20261220T230000Z DTEND:20261221T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:52acdk4qeb0dg304pu8n2i1uvf_R20251116T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Events and Registration here: https://momence.com/l/oAhRxoEbT he Bay Area Evolving Ground local group meets regularly at The Alembic to meditate together and explore contemporary Vajrayana. We meet and greet\, then start with a short introduction to opening awareness meditation. We sit for 20 minutes\, take a break\, practice some slow standing meditation s together\, take a break\, and then sit for another 20 minutes. We end wi th questions and discussion.Opening awareness is a seated meditation leadi ng to vividness and spacious clarity. It is Evolving Ground’s foundation al meditation and is a contemporary version of the Dzogchen practice of  shi-ne (shamatha in Sanskrit).The movements come from the Sky Realm Se ries (Nam'khor in Tibetan). These are Dzogchen long-de practices uniqu e to Evolving Ground. They look and feel quite similar to Qi Gong\, thoug h they operate on a different principle: discovery of the nonduality of cl arity and bliss\, through the experience of “tsal”—embodied awarenes s as non-ordinary sensation.Attendees need no prior experience. There will be plenty of space for questions\, reflections\, and group exploration of the practices.This meetup is free to attend.Evolving Ground is a global community exploring a transformational path of passionate involvement with the world. Our life-affirming approach empowers creative\, effective indi viduals: people who live with courage\, kindness\, and grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Butoh-Inspired Movement Meditation with Maya Kaufman DTSTART:20261221T000000Z DTEND:20261221T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002718Z UID:6tc7jrfiejcrf8bhauqbf1n5ej@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information here: https://momence.com/l/2Bh04wXBButoh is a slow\, surreal movement practice rooted in deep listening\, imagination \, and transformation. In these guided movement meditations\, we explore t he body as landscape\, myth\, and memory\, softening habitual patterns and awakening new ways of being. No dance experience is needed\, only a curio sity and openness to move\, feel\, and enter the unknown.Each class begins with a gentle opening circle to arrive\, ground\, and set intention toget her. We move into a somatic warm-up\, awakening sensation\, breath\, and s ubtle awareness in the body. From there\, you’ll be guided through a but oh-fu score\; poetic\, image and/or narrative based originally written lon g-form prompts that invite transformation from the inside out\, allowing t he body to become something other than itself. We’ll also explore simple butoh exercises that deepen presence\, perception\, connection\, and imag inative embodiment.We close with a soft landing: time to integrate\, refle ct\, and share (if desired)\, leaving you resourced\, expanded\, and a lit tle more in touch with the mysterious wisdom built of your body. Arrive ho wever you are\, and leave having touched something vast\, intimate\, and u nknowably alive within you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002718Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Service DTSTART:20261222T020000Z DTEND:20261222T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19121@uucb.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Winter Solstice is a time to journey inward and reflect on the lessons\, joys\, and sorrows of the last year. It's also a celebratio n of the light and darkness in each of us. Join us for a service of readin gs\, songs\, stillness\, and ritual.\n\n \n\nContact:  Rev. Kristin Gras sel Schmidt\n\n(510) 525-0302\, ext. 303\, revkristin@uucb.org\n\n \n\nRo om is reserved between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010359Z LOCATION:Fireside Room\, 1 Lawson Road\, Kensington\, United States URL:https://uucb.org/events/winter-solstice-service-2026-12-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261222T210000Z DTEND:20261223T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Insight Meditation Satsang with Sean Oakes DTSTART:20261223T033000Z DTEND:20261223T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T060327Z UID:5q55laljhcmqau5v2ukqfup4hh@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Tickets & details: https://momence.com/l/GBhB5e6wThis meditat ion and study group is based in the Insight Meditation tradition and its s ources in Thai Forest and Burmese Theravāda Buddhism. To this foundation \, we add exploration of Mahāyāna Dharmas particularly from the Perfec tion of Wisdom (Prajñāpāramitā) literature and lineage. The group meets weekly online\, and on fourth Tuesdays live at the Alembic.The focus of the group is on deepening in Buddhist liberation practice\, and explor ing the links between individual & systemic liberation in the form of soci al justice and collective healing. I bring a particular focus on working w ith the nervous system and resolving the symptoms of trauma\, supported by devotional practice\, study\, and ethics as the basis of the path.All are welcome. Cost is $5\, plus Dāna (pay what you can).Sean Oakes\, PhD (he /him\, queer\, of Spanish/Puerto Rican and Northern European ancestry livi ng on unceded Pomo land in California)\, teaches Buddhism\, Yoga\, and som atic practice. He has studied in Theravāda\, Zen\, and Vajrāyāna Bud dhist lineages since 1993\, including training as a monk in Burma\, and wa s authorized to teach Insight Meditation by Jack Kornfield in 2010. His pr imary Buddhist teachers include Kornfield\, Sylvia Boorstein\, Gil Fronsda l\, Eugene Cash\, Kittisaro\, Ṭhānissara\, Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu\, An am Thubten\, and Chammyay Sayadaw (U Janaka)\, with whom he ordained as a bhikkhu for a Rains Retreat in Burma in 2002.He studied Haṭha and Vinya ̄sa Yogas with Alice Joanou\, Rachel Shaw\, Amanda Moran\, and David More no\, and taught mindfulness-based āsana and prāṇāyāma for 10 yea rs. He performed for many years in music\, dance\, and performance art\, i ncluding with Keith Hennessy’s Circo Zero\, and was certified in Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Organic Intelligence (OI) with Steven Hoskinson\, i ntegrating the complex systems approach from OI in a distinctively Buddhis t approach to trauma resolution. He received his PhD in Performance Studie s from UC Davis in 2016\, writing on extraordinary states of consciousness in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance. He teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center\, East Bay Meditation Center\, Insight Timer\, and elsew here\, focusing on the integration of philosophy\, somatics\, and social j ustice discourse with the Dharma.Website: SeanFeitOakes.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T060327Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic and Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:7n5ti9hqerun62tfio8ef43edq@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Eve DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225 DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19895@uucb.org CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010359Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/christmas-eve-2026-12-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vocal Discovery with Julia Norton DTSTART:20261224T020000Z DTEND:20261224T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:5pls4df31u8fca09ufhbj4ma9s@google.com CATEGORIES:education,music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhxOmkDThis new mont hly class is all about Vocal Discovery. We begin with gentle physical and vocal warm ups and then explore various forms of collaborative singing\, f rom close harmony singing\, improvisational singing and specific singing s tyles\, whilst building community and offering the singing balm we all des ire. At the end of each class participants will be guided through a short centering meditation to ground their experience. No previous singing expe rience needed\, ALL levels\, ages\, genders are welcome to join. Early Bir d is $20 through 5/20 and regular tickets are $30. Please wear loose comfo rtable clothing you can move in\, bring a journal or notepad to write or d raw in and water to drink. Please stay home if you have a cough or any sym ptoms of illness\, we want to make this a safe space for everyone. Thank y ou!Julia Norton has always been driven by a deep understanding that the si nging voice is not just about sounding ‘pretty’\, it’s about communi cating deep emotions and connecting with others\, whilst also connecting t o the core of who we truly are. Combining solid vocal technique\, gentle movement\, active imagination\, shadow work and play\, Julia’s mission i s to help people uncover the power\, authenticity\, and joy in their voice . To transform the stories that might be holding them back\, and to build community through collaborative singing and play. She has been singing and studying voice her whole life\, but completed an MA in Voice Movement The rapy in 2000 and has been a registered Voice Movement Therapy practitioner for over 25 years. She is also an award winning singer\, voice actor and a certified Jungian Coach. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vocal Discovery with Julia Norton DTSTART:20261224T030000Z DTEND:20261224T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:5pls4df31u8fca09ufhbj4ma9s@google.com CATEGORIES:education,music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/VRh5MAEaThis new mont hly class is all about Vocal Discovery. We begin with gentle physical and vocal warm ups and then explore various forms of collaborative singing\, f rom close harmony singing\, improvisational singing and specific singing s tyles\, whilst building community and offering the singing balm we all des ire. At the end of each class participants will be guided through a short centering meditation to ground their experience. No previous singing expe rience needed\, ALL levels\, ages\, genders are welcome to join. Early Bir d is $20 through 5/20 and regular tickets are $30. Please wear loose comfo rtable clothing you can move in\, bring a journal or notepad to write or d raw in and water to drink. Please stay home if you have a cough or any sym ptoms of illness\, we want to make this a safe space for everyone. Thank y ou!Julia Norton has always been driven by a deep understanding that the si nging voice is not just about sounding ‘pretty’\, it’s about communi cating deep emotions and connecting with others\, whilst also connecting t o the core of who we truly are. Combining solid vocal technique\, gentle movement\, active imagination\, shadow work and play\, Julia’s mission i s to help people uncover the power\, authenticity\, and joy in their voice . To transform the stories that might be holding them back\, and to build community through collaborative singing and play. She has been singing and studying voice her whole life\, but completed an MA in Voice Movement The rapy in 2000 and has been a registered Voice Movement Therapy practitioner for over 25 years. She is also an award winning singer\, voice actor and a certified Jungian Coach. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261224T153000Z DTEND:20261224T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261224T210000Z DTEND:20261225T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic and Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:3p8mrarpsugur9l12t50rdja7v@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20261225T170000Z DTEND:20261225T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261227T173000Z DTEND:20261227T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/WQhW6 ZxQ5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20261227T183000Z DTEND:20261227T204500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/a8haG 8bw5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261229T210000Z DTEND:20261230T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic and Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:354htmu2i84kcd058n65ofm71k@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20261231T153000Z DTEND:20261231T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20261231T210000Z DTEND:20270101T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic and Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:367rkngt4kc9vu5uq10jaekd91@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20270101T170000Z DTEND:20270101T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20270103T183000Z DTEND:20270103T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:0isfhvm21mn53b3p0nq51upls9_R20251207T183000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:About Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an interfa ith religious organization dedicated to facilitating direct experiences of the Divine through the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in c are\, respect\, and trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherings\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opportuniti es to support spiritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Bring a f riend\, share this post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270105T210000Z DTEND:20270106T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yirah: A Jewish Psychedelic Integration Circle DTSTART:20270106T013000Z DTEND:20270106T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:128qenhb87o5oskr0lo5kj0pq0@google.com CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/x9h61K0zsychedelics c an surface anything\, including awe\, insight\, grief\, trauma\, even ance stral or collective pain. Without support\, it can be hard to make sense o f what happened\, let alone carry it forward in a meaningful way.Yirah—o ften translated as awe\, reverence\, or a kind of holy trembling—is the feeling of standing at the edge of something vast\, meaningful\, and not e ntirely knowable. Psychedelic experiences often bring us right to that edg e. This Jewish psychedelic integration circle offers a space to meet those moments together\, within the safety of Jewish community and the containe r of Jewish teachings. Together\, we make meaning of what we’ve seen and felt\, and begin the slow\, human work of weaving those insights into our lives.Each monthly\, drop-in circle includes grounding and intention-sett ing\, a brief orientation\, an experiential practice (meditation\, movemen t\, somatic work\, or parts work)\, and small- and large-group sharing. Th is is a supported peer group rather than psychotherapy\, designed to foste r connection\, reflection\, and practical integration.Note: This is an aff inity space exclusively for people who identify as Jewish—by heritage or conversion—including those who are part-Jewish. Those who do not meet t hese criteria will not be admitted. To support safety and connection in a time of deep division\, we also hold a clear and intentional container: we do not engage in political discussion here. The focus is on integration\, presence\, and community.Whether you’re new to Jewish practice or findi ng your way back in\, whether your journeys have been expansive\, messy\, or disorienting—you’re welcome here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Chalice: Psychedelic Salon DTSTART:20270107T030000Z DTEND:20270107T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:65286idkbp1mo1vts92cff8l9p_R20251204T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration: https://momence.com/l/Xehmq18PThe C halice is a recurring psychedelic salon held at the Berkeley Alembic the f irst Wednesday of every month. Instead of the mainstream focus on clinical trials\, legal frameworks\, and psychotherapy\, the Chalice will draw fro m the deeper humanistic wells of history\, poetry\, the gods\, ethnobotany \, humor\, and mystery. We are less interested in fetishizing psychedelic substances or psychedelic experiences than in cultivating psychedelic cult ure and exploring what it means to be psychedelic people.This first half o f this event will be streamed online.The co-hosts for Chalice are Erik Dav is\, author and Alembic co-founder\; Maria Mangini\, co-founder of the Wom en’s Visionary Council and old-school head\; and Christian Greer\, curre ntly a lecturer on counterculture at Stanford University. The first half o f each gathering will feature a talk or special guest interview\; the seco nd half of the evening is designed to develop the community\, sometimes wi th breakout groups\, story hours\, and peer-to-peer discussion\, and alway s with more questions than answers.J. Christian Greer\, PhD\, is a schola r of Religious Studies with a special focus on global psychedelic culture. He has held teaching positions at Harvard University\, Yale University\, and is currently a lecturer at Stanford's Medical School. He is the co-fou nder\, and the co-chair of the Drugs and Religion program unit at the Amer ican Academy of Religion\, and each June\, he leads “The Psychedelic Uni verse: Global Perspectives on Higher Consciousness\,” an intensive\, 2-w eek seminar on the history of psychedelics\, hosted on-location at the Uni versity of Amsterdam\, Netherlands. Alongside his research\, he is an orga nizer for the Order of St. George's Horse\, a pilgrimage confraternity & b ook publisher. His latest books include\, Void Machines: the Paper Shrines of J. Christian Greer is a collection of his artwork\, and Kumano Kodo: P ilgrimage to Powerspots (co-authored with Dr. Michelle Oing) which analyze s the pilgrimage folklore associated with the rainforests of Japan's Kii P eninsula. Learn more about his work here: orderofstgeorgeshorse.comErik D avis\, PhD\, is an author\, award-winning journalist\, and teacher based i n San Francisco. His wide-ranging work focuses on alternative religion\, m edia culture\, the popular imagination\, and the psychedelic underground. He is the author of High Weirdness: Drugs\, Esoterica\, and Visionary Expe rience in the Seventies (2019)\; Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoteri ca (2010)\; The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritua l Landscape (2006)\, a critical volume on Led Zeppelin (2005)\, and the ce lebrated cult classic TechGnosis: Myth\, Magic\, and Mysticism in the Age of Information (1998)\, which remains in print. Davis’s scholarly and po pular essays on music\, technoculture\, drugs\, and spirituality have appe ared in scores of books\, magazines\, and journals\, and his writing has b een translated into a dozen languages. Davis has spoken widely at universi ties\, conferences\, retreat centers\, and festivals\, and has been interv iewed by CNN\, the BBC\, NPR\, and the New York Times. He graduated from Y ale University in 1988\, and earned his PhD in religious studies at Rice U niversity in 2015. He writes the online publication the Burning Shore (www .burningshore.com)\, and his next book is Blotter: the Untold Story of an Acid Medium (2024).www.techgnosis.comMariavittoria Mangini\, PhD\, FNP h as written extensively on the impact of psychedelic experiences in shaping the lives of her contemporaries\, and has worked closely with many of the most distinguished investigators in this field. She is one of the founder s of the Women’s Visionary Council\, a nonprofit organization that suppo rts investigations into non-ordinary forms of consciousness and organizes gatherings of researchers\, healers\, artists\, and activists whose work e xplores these states. She is a visiting scholar at the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics\, and Professor Emerita in the School of Scie nce\, Allied Health\, and Nursing at Holy Names University. For the last 5 0 years\, she has been a part of the Hog Farm\, a well-known communal fami ly based in Berkeley and in Laytonville\, California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20270107T153000Z DTEND:20270107T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270107T210000Z DTEND:20270108T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20270108T023000Z DTEND:20270108T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Thursday Casual Clay Night DTSTART:20270108T023000Z DTEND:20270108T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010413Z UID:event_316034833@meetup.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup\nLooking to get your ha nds dirty on a Thursday night with some pottery? Pre-register and bring yo ur friends for our Casual Clay evening. Acceptable from beginners that jus t want to try working with clay to more experienced potters wanting to han d build.\n\nEmail clay@stickyartlab.com to register.\n\nUPDATED PRICING FO R 2026:\nPricing is $40 for the first person\, and $35 for each additional person in your group. This includes the firing fee and second session to glaze your pieces.\n\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010413Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/berkeley-handmade-arts-crafts-meetup/events/316 034833/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Berkeley Handmade Arts & Crafts Meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20270108T170000Z DTEND:20270108T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20270110T173000Z DTEND:20270110T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20260517T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  https://momence.com/l/WQhW6 ZxQ5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation that invites us to return t o our true selves through instinctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos\, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice op ens a portal into embodied presence\, emotional honesty\, and creative exp ression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of b eing alive as it unfolds\, moment by moment\, breath by breath.This practi ce is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People of ten leave the dance feeling cleansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sense of awareness. To dance this way is to pra ctice loving oneself and to remember our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is fo r every body. There is no right or wrong way to move—only your way. If y ou’ve never had any dance training before\, hooray—that’s often a gi ft. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magi c and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qibei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic heale r\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. She moves between worlds: the clinical and th e mystical\, the tender and the fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones a nd the unspeakable beauty of Spirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her lif e listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to co me alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wi ld heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes li fe juicy and magical. The sacred art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the primordial intelligence pulsing through our v eins.  In her movement classes\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclu sive place for all bodies\, inviting the dynamic emergence of real human a nd beyond-human interplay. More info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270112T210000Z DTEND:20270113T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20270114T023000Z DTEND:20270114T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:4j1d8of5u7mg86fs1ck0db68sj_R20260212T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here to reserve your spot: https://momence.com/l/BGhDJ6mLWelcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Re latefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close f riend of relational practices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulness is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment as we relate to the others in the group. We will notic e our relational patterns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. We'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us more clearly see each other and our broader social reali ty.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation pract ices. By placing awareness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group\, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of relat ing to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insights and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection b y being deeply seen and understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're able to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, partic ipants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by steppi ng away from the experience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other.Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at The AlembicDoors close at 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please r egister to reserve your spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, suggest ed donation is $15Josh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator thro ugh the Relateful Company training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while contin uing to grow his practice through retreats and regularly engaging other fa cilitators. Josh loves exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to bring .When he's not leading relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find hi m loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in Mi chael Taft's meditation courses\, or passionately following the New York J ets football team despite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at the Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the scienc e of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli (h e/him) has hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a certified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relatefu l Company. He draws from a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some recen t inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence a nd calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersecti on of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20270114T153000Z DTEND:20270114T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270114T210000Z DTEND:20270115T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20270115T023000Z DTEND:20270115T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20270115T170000Z DTEND:20270115T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alligator Lizards in the Air: Integration Through Creative Express ion DTSTART:20270116T203000Z DTEND:20270116T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:dudmpn65rab8cklbagp6ocq3kn_R20260321T203000@google.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration here:https://momence.com/l/a8h9XnjVCr eative expression is a way to integrate phenomenon and visions experienced in altered states of consciousness\, whether they be meditative or entheo genic in nature. From the very first forms of mark-making to the caves of Lascaux to the works of Pablo Amaringo and Alex Grey\, humanity has sought to understand our internal landscapes through visual expression.Alligator Lizards in the Air: Healing and Integration through Creative Expression\, is a once a month chance to bring these experiences to life through two d imensional mark making.Art mediums from paint to colored pencils\, crayons to markers\, will be available for everyone to use along with paper and c anvas. Krisztina Lazar will be your visionary guide in creativity and will help you realize your experience before your eyes. No art background need ed for this class. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to explo re.Krisztina Lazar is a visionary artist primarily working in oil paint\, watercolor and drawing. She is a Mische Technique lineage holder\, a mixt ure of oil and egg tempera painting invented during the Dutch Renaissance and revolutionized by modern master\, Ernst Fuchs. This technique creates an opalescent under painting that the colors are then glazed over\, render ing each painting out of light rather than shadow\, bringing the images to life with fractal clarity.Utilizing this transformative style that she le arned from visionary pioneer\, Brigid Marlin\, her current body of work ex plores painting a hybrid of Mische and Alla Prima to render hyperealistic sacred art. With these two techniques combined\, Krisztina creates images of Pop Shamanism\, portals and visions that speak to today’s cultural cl imate of the occult\, magic\, fantasy\, psychedelics\, meditation\, pop\, nostalgia\, and the environment movement.Originally from Cleveland\, OH\, she completed her BFA at Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 and her MFA gr aduate degree in 2011 at the San Francisco Art Institute New Genres depart ment. Her paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows throughout the United States and Europe\, most notably at the H.R. Geiger museum in Gruyere\, Switzerland. She teaches her unique styles of painting to many s tudents in group and private settings. Her work has been featured in multi ple articles\, galleries and book publications. She currently lives and wo rks in Northern California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20270117T173000Z DTEND:20270117T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:241og9rthnhq2mghler4dmjqo5_R20250420T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/sunda y-service-4122643About Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an in terfaith religious organization dedicated to facilitating direct experienc es of the Divine through the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, and trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherin gs\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opport unities to support spiritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Brin g a friend\, share this post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovering Vividness: Meditation and Movement with Evolving Groun d DTSTART:20270117T230000Z DTEND:20270118T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T150129Z UID:52acdk4qeb0dg304pu8n2i1uvf_R20251116T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Events and Registration here:https://momence.com/l/e4heGgKQThe Bay Area Evolving Ground local group meets regularly at The Alembic to me ditate together and explore contemporary Vajrayana. We meet and greet\, t hen start with a short introduction to opening awareness meditation. We si t for 20 minutes\, take a break\, practice some slow standing meditations together\, take a break\, and then sit for another 20 minutes. We end with questions and discussion.Opening awareness is a seated meditation leading to vividness and spacious clarity. It is Evolving Ground’s foundational meditation and is a contemporary version of the Dzogchen practice of s hi-ne (shamatha in Sanskrit).The movements come from the Sky Realm Serie s (Nam'khor in Tibetan). These are Dzogchen long-de practices unique t o Evolving Ground. They look and feel quite similar to Qi Gong\, though t hey operate on a different principle: discovery of the nonduality of clari ty and bliss\, through the experience of “tsal”—embodied awareness a s non-ordinary sensation.Attendees need no prior experience. There will be plenty of space for questions\, reflections\, and group exploration of th e practices.This meetup is free to attend.Evolving Ground is a global com munity exploring a transformational path of passionate involvement with th e world. Our life-affirming approach empowers creative\, effective individ uals: people who live with courage\, kindness\, and grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150129Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270119 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:6193pnk6q0jg5srbv0in0lcpmt@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270119T210000Z DTEND:20270120T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Covenant 201: Relationships as Spiritual Practice DTSTART:20270121T023000Z DTEND:20270121T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T060938Z UID:23186@uucb.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:UUCB's covenant names something bold: that building healthy r elationships is a spiritual practice. In this session\, we'll move beyond the words of our covenant and into the practice of it. We'll dig into ques tions like: How do we communicate honestly and compassionately in the midd le of conflict? LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T060938Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/covenant-201-relationships-as-spiritual-practi ce/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sufi Whirling Workshop with Anna and Aziz DTSTART:20270121T030000Z DTEND:20270121T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T061954Z UID:26glfbpud0rnpbqehrautth4ga_R20260219T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/K1hWOebP In this workshop we will be doing movement exercises and begin learning th e practice of Sufi whirling.This is a physical practice that uses body mov ements and chanting to open the heart\, and experience the Unity of Love i n the human body.This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Come w ith an open heart\, comfortable clothing\, and socksTickets are sliding sc ale $25 - $40\, no on turned away for lack of funds.Aziz Abbatiello was r aised in an American Mevlevi family. He has walked the path of the mystics following in the tradition of the Sufi. He was initiated as Semazen in 19 96\, and has made Sema with several Sufi groups in America and abroad.Anna Whirling is from Ukraine. In the beginning of the war\, she moved to Tur key and then to the United States. Anna has practiced whirling since her c hildhood. She has performed on stage for 20 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T061954Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20270121T153000Z DTEND:20270121T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270121T210000Z DTEND:20270122T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20270122T023000Z DTEND:20270122T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260726T061147Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T061147Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20270122T170000Z DTEND:20270122T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260726T181807Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T181807Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20270124T183000Z DTEND:20270124T204500Z DTSTAMP:20260729T002216Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20270124T183000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  5Rhythms® is a dynamic mov ement meditation that invites us to return to our true selves through inst inctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos \, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice opens a portal into embodied pre sence\, emotional honesty\, and creative expression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of being alive as it unfolds\, mom ent by moment\, breath by breath.This practice is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People often leave the dance feeling cl eansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sen se of awareness. To dance this way is to practice loving oneself and to re member our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is for every body. There is no righ t or wrong way to move—only your way. If you’ve never had any dance tr aining before\, hooray—that’s often a gift. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magic and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qi bei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic healer\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. S he moves between worlds: the clinical and the mystical\, the tender and th e fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones and the unspeakable beauty of S pirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her life listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to come alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wild heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes life juicy and magical. The sacr ed art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the p rimordial intelligence pulsing through our veins.  In her movement classe s\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclusive place for all bodies\, in viting the dynamic emergence of real human and beyond-human interplay. Mor e info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T002216Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270126T210000Z DTEND:20270127T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vocal Discovery with Julia Norton DTSTART:20270128T020000Z DTEND:20270128T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061109Z UID:5pls4df31u8fca09ufhbj4ma9s@google.com CATEGORIES:education,music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhxOmkDThis new mont hly class is all about Vocal Discovery. We begin with gentle physical and vocal warm ups and then explore various forms of collaborative singing\, f rom close harmony singing\, improvisational singing and specific singing s tyles\, whilst building community and offering the singing balm we all des ire. At the end of each class participants will be guided through a short centering meditation to ground their experience. No previous singing expe rience needed\, ALL levels\, ages\, genders are welcome to join. Early Bir d is $20 through 5/20 and regular tickets are $30. Please wear loose comfo rtable clothing you can move in\, bring a journal or notepad to write or d raw in and water to drink. Please stay home if you have a cough or any sym ptoms of illness\, we want to make this a safe space for everyone. Thank y ou!Julia Norton has always been driven by a deep understanding that the si nging voice is not just about sounding ‘pretty’\, it’s about communi cating deep emotions and connecting with others\, whilst also connecting t o the core of who we truly are. Combining solid vocal technique\, gentle movement\, active imagination\, shadow work and play\, Julia’s mission i s to help people uncover the power\, authenticity\, and joy in their voice . To transform the stories that might be holding them back\, and to build community through collaborative singing and play. She has been singing and studying voice her whole life\, but completed an MA in Voice Movement The rapy in 2000 and has been a registered Voice Movement Therapy practitioner for over 25 years. She is also an award winning singer\, voice actor and a certified Jungian Coach. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061109Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20270128T153000Z DTEND:20270128T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270128T210000Z DTEND:20270129T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260802T001020Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T001020Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20270129T023000Z DTEND:20270129T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260802T061025Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T061025Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20270129T170000Z DTEND:20270129T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260802T181006Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T181006Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270202T210000Z DTEND:20270203T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yirah: A Jewish Psychedelic Integration Circle DTSTART:20270203T013000Z DTEND:20270203T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T061413Z UID:128qenhb87o5oskr0lo5kj0pq0@google.com CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/x9h61K0zsychedelics c an surface anything\, including awe\, insight\, grief\, trauma\, even ance stral or collective pain. Without support\, it can be hard to make sense o f what happened\, let alone carry it forward in a meaningful way.Yirah—o ften translated as awe\, reverence\, or a kind of holy trembling—is the feeling of standing at the edge of something vast\, meaningful\, and not e ntirely knowable. Psychedelic experiences often bring us right to that edg e. This Jewish psychedelic integration circle offers a space to meet those moments together\, within the safety of Jewish community and the containe r of Jewish teachings. Together\, we make meaning of what we’ve seen and felt\, and begin the slow\, human work of weaving those insights into our lives.Each monthly\, drop-in circle includes grounding and intention-sett ing\, a brief orientation\, an experiential practice (meditation\, movemen t\, somatic work\, or parts work)\, and small- and large-group sharing. Th is is a supported peer group rather than psychotherapy\, designed to foste r connection\, reflection\, and practical integration.Note: This is an aff inity space exclusively for people who identify as Jewish—by heritage or conversion—including those who are part-Jewish. Those who do not meet t hese criteria will not be admitted. To support safety and connection in a time of deep division\, we also hold a clear and intentional container: we do not engage in political discussion here. The focus is on integration\, presence\, and community.Whether you’re new to Jewish practice or findi ng your way back in\, whether your journeys have been expansive\, messy\, or disorienting—you’re welcome here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T061413Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Chalice: Psychedelic Salon DTSTART:20270204T030000Z DTEND:20270204T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T061314Z UID:65286idkbp1mo1vts92cff8l9p_R20251204T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration: https://momence.com/l/Xehmq18PThe C halice is a recurring psychedelic salon held at the Berkeley Alembic the f irst Wednesday of every month. Instead of the mainstream focus on clinical trials\, legal frameworks\, and psychotherapy\, the Chalice will draw fro m the deeper humanistic wells of history\, poetry\, the gods\, ethnobotany \, humor\, and mystery. We are less interested in fetishizing psychedelic substances or psychedelic experiences than in cultivating psychedelic cult ure and exploring what it means to be psychedelic people.This first half o f this event will be streamed online.The co-hosts for Chalice are Erik Dav is\, author and Alembic co-founder\; Maria Mangini\, co-founder of the Wom en’s Visionary Council and old-school head\; and Christian Greer\, curre ntly a lecturer on counterculture at Stanford University. The first half o f each gathering will feature a talk or special guest interview\; the seco nd half of the evening is designed to develop the community\, sometimes wi th breakout groups\, story hours\, and peer-to-peer discussion\, and alway s with more questions than answers.J. Christian Greer\, PhD\, is a schola r of Religious Studies with a special focus on global psychedelic culture. He has held teaching positions at Harvard University\, Yale University\, and is currently a lecturer at Stanford's Medical School. He is the co-fou nder\, and the co-chair of the Drugs and Religion program unit at the Amer ican Academy of Religion\, and each June\, he leads “The Psychedelic Uni verse: Global Perspectives on Higher Consciousness\,” an intensive\, 2-w eek seminar on the history of psychedelics\, hosted on-location at the Uni versity of Amsterdam\, Netherlands. Alongside his research\, he is an orga nizer for the Order of St. George's Horse\, a pilgrimage confraternity & b ook publisher. His latest books include\, Void Machines: the Paper Shrines of J. Christian Greer is a collection of his artwork\, and Kumano Kodo: P ilgrimage to Powerspots (co-authored with Dr. Michelle Oing) which analyze s the pilgrimage folklore associated with the rainforests of Japan's Kii P eninsula. Learn more about his work here: orderofstgeorgeshorse.comErik D avis\, PhD\, is an author\, award-winning journalist\, and teacher based i n San Francisco. His wide-ranging work focuses on alternative religion\, m edia culture\, the popular imagination\, and the psychedelic underground. He is the author of High Weirdness: Drugs\, Esoterica\, and Visionary Expe rience in the Seventies (2019)\; Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoteri ca (2010)\; The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritua l Landscape (2006)\, a critical volume on Led Zeppelin (2005)\, and the ce lebrated cult classic TechGnosis: Myth\, Magic\, and Mysticism in the Age of Information (1998)\, which remains in print. Davis’s scholarly and po pular essays on music\, technoculture\, drugs\, and spirituality have appe ared in scores of books\, magazines\, and journals\, and his writing has b een translated into a dozen languages. Davis has spoken widely at universi ties\, conferences\, retreat centers\, and festivals\, and has been interv iewed by CNN\, the BBC\, NPR\, and the New York Times. He graduated from Y ale University in 1988\, and earned his PhD in religious studies at Rice U niversity in 2015. He writes the online publication the Burning Shore (www .burningshore.com)\, and his next book is Blotter: the Untold Story of an Acid Medium (2024).www.techgnosis.comMariavittoria Mangini\, PhD\, FNP h as written extensively on the impact of psychedelic experiences in shaping the lives of her contemporaries\, and has worked closely with many of the most distinguished investigators in this field. She is one of the founder s of the Women’s Visionary Council\, a nonprofit organization that suppo rts investigations into non-ordinary forms of consciousness and organizes gatherings of researchers\, healers\, artists\, and activists whose work e xplores these states. She is a visiting scholar at the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics\, and Professor Emerita in the School of Scie nce\, Allied Health\, and Nursing at Holy Names University. For the last 5 0 years\, she has been a part of the Hog Farm\, a well-known communal fami ly based in Berkeley and in Laytonville\, California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T061314Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20270204T153000Z DTEND:20270204T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260811T003139Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T003139Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270204T210000Z DTEND:20270205T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T001401Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T001401Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20270205T023000Z DTEND:20270205T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T061335Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T061335Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20270205T170000Z DTEND:20270205T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T181317Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T181317Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yoga & Cultural Heritage Retreat in Guatemala DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270214 DTSTAMP:20260816T183253Z UID:10000886-1801872000-1802563199@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:A Yoga & Cultural Heritage Retreat in Guatemala\nFebruary 6– 13\, 2027\non the shores of Lake Atitlan\nJoin Us for a 8 Days of Explorat ion\nWith Heather Haxo Phillips\nat Villa Sumaya\nThere is one room left \ n \nThis retreat is for Iyengar Yoga practitioners ready for renewal and a fresh perspective – through yoga practice\, meaningful connection\, and immersion in the beauty and culture of Lake Atitlán. \nRetreat Highlight s:\n\nEnjoy daily Iyengar Yoga practice: Practice with Heather in a privat e space overlooking the sacred lake.  Sessions are designed to support yo ur personal growth.\nExplore Villa Sumaya and all that Lake Atitlán has t o offer: Spend 8 days / 7 nights in the Guatemalan highlands\, surrounded by lake views\, volcanic landscape\, and time to explore the villages arou nd the lake.\nNourish yourself: Connect over the sunrise beverages while e njoying three organic vegetarian meals each day.  You will experience how impactful a week of nourishing food\, deep rest and community support can be.\nRelax deeply: Enjoy your time in the solar hot tub\, lakeside massag e\, quiet rest\, and a slower rhythm of life on retreat.\nExperience cultu ral traditions: Learn the stories of the ancient textiles\, participate in a sacred Fire Ceremony\, and engage with the region’s culture.\n\nA ver y unique offering\, this retreat is for experienced Iyengar Yoga students with a sense of adventure and desire for personal growth.  You can expect transformative practice sessions\, meaningful connection\, and time for s elf-discovery in the beauty and culture of Lake Atitlán. \n \nThis is You r Opportunity:\nStep out of daily life\nMake space for self-reflection and discovery\nGet a fresh perspective\n\nSee What Awaits You:\n\n\n\n  \nRE GISTER FOR THE WAITLIST \n  \n \n\n It gave room from introspection and time in nature. I liked connecting with the community of like minded folks and getting to be in appreciation of the beautiful people\, culture and h ow alive the land is.\n\n~Preethi Aylard \n \nWHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?\nJo in us if you are looking for: \n\nRenewal\, reflection\, and a fresh persp ective\nDaily Iyengar Yoga practice in a focused retreat setting\nMeaningf ul connection with fellow students and travelers\nTime to reconnect with y ourself through practice\, community\, and place\nSupport during a season of stress\, grief\, change\, or life transition\nA deeper experience of yo ga\, culture\, and spiritual connection\nAn opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of Lake Atitlán with presence and respect\n\nBecause t his is an active retreat setting\, students must feel comfortable with une ven terrain\, hills\, steep stairs\, and getting on and off boats. \nThis retreat is best suited for people who have at least one year of experience studying consistently in Continuing Beginner\, Intermediate\, or Advanced classes with a CIYT. You ought to be well-steeped in the standing poses a nd inversions like Sirsasana and Sarvangasana.  We will build progressive ly toward intermediate and even some advanced poses including inversions\, arm balances and back extensions. \nREGISTER FOR THE WAITLIST \n\nYOUR IN STRUCTOR & TRIP LEADER\n\nHeather Haxo Phillips (she/her) is a Senior Iyen gar Yoga teacher and the Director of Adeline Yoga. She is a Certified Yoga Therapist (c-IAYT)\, Relax and Renew restorative yoga teacher\, and Yoga Alliance E-500 level instructor. \nCertified at Level 3\, Heather mentors aspiring teachers and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers\, and has served as a mentor\, assessor\, and member of the IYNAUS Assessment Committee. Her t eaching is rooted in yoga philosophy\, Sanskrit\, chant\, and steady Iyeng ar Yoga practice. \nHeather has traveled widely\, especially to places off the beaten path\, and is known for her well-organized retreats. This will be her sixth trip to Villa Sumaya. \n\n\nWhat’s Included in Your Retrea t Experience\n \n\nThis retreat brings together daily Iyengar Yoga practic e\, shared meals\, cultural experiences\, and time for rest and reflection at Villa Sumaya on Lake Atitlán. \n\nDaily Iyengar Yoga practice with He ather\, including morning asana classes and afternoon sessions shaped arou nd student interests\, with restorative asana included\nA focused retreat setting with time to step out of daily life\, reconnect with practice\, an d make space for reflection\nHomemade meals at Villa Sumaya\, with abundan t buffet-style meals prepared from local ingredients\, often from the Vill a Sumaya gardens\nTea\, coffee\, snacks\, and other beverages available th roughout the day and evening\nDietary accommodations\, including support f or allergies\, vegan\, and non-gluten diets\nCultural experiences around L ake Atitlán\, including time to explore nearby villages\, food markets\, textiles\, chocolate\, coffee\, and local traditions\nCeremonies and refle ctive study\, including Mayan and yoga-related experiences that support pr esence\, self-discovery\, and connection\nA traditional Mayan Fire Ceremon y led by a local shaman on the final day of the retreat\nTime in community \, with shared meals\, conversation\, practice\, and space to connect with fellow students\nTime for rest and renewal\, whether you spend quiet time by the lake\, read\, journal\, or simply take in the beauty of the retrea t setting\n\n  \n \n\n“The views of the Volcanos along Lake Atitlan wer e breathtaking and provided me with a deep sense of calm to start and end the day with. The in-person pranayama and progression of sequencing in asa na everyday was playful\, restorative\, inspiring and rejuvenating. Having such a fun group to practice with\, chat with over meals about life\, and go out on excursions\, reminded me how necessary community is to healing and growing. “\n\n~Natalie Palms\n\n\n\nOur Schedule\nEach day will have its own rhythm\, with time for Iyengar Yoga practice\, shared meals\, res t\, cultural experiences and exploration. The week is designed to give stu dents a balance of structure and spaciousness. \n\nArrival day: Check in b egins at 3:00 pm\, followed by asana practice\, dinner\, and a welcome cer emony.\nMorning rhythm: Most days begin with contemplative practice\, a li ght breakfast or morning swim\, and a longer morning asana class.\nMidday: Lunch is followed by free time for rest\, reflection\, reading\, or explo ring the around the Lake.\nAfternoon practice: Some of our afternoons will include restorative asana and practices shaped around student interests.\ nEvenings: Dinner is shared together\, with some evenings including philos ophy discussion\, cultural experiences\, or special activities.\nPossible afternoon activities: Students may choose to receive a Mayan horoscope rea ding\, experience the temazcal\, book bodywork or spa treatments\, kayak\, hike to San Marcos\, visit Chichi Market\, or enjoy quiet time in a hammo ck.\nFinal day: The retreat closes with a final class\, breakfast\, check- out\, and departure.  Return flights should be scheduled for 2:30 pm or l ater to allow enough time to travel from Lake Atitlán to the airport.\n\n ADD ME TO THE LIST \n \nVilla Sumaya Accommodations\, Meals & Amenities\n \nVilla Sumaya is a secluded lakefront retreat center on Lake Atitlán in the rural highlands.  We are surrounded by lush forests and volcanic view s. During the retreat\, you’ll have space to rest\, reflect\, enjoy nour ishing meals\, and settle into the slower rhythm of the week. \n\nLakefron t retreat setting: Villa Sumaya is located in a quiet lakeside cove with v iews of Lake Atitlán and the surrounding volcanoes.\nWarm\, inviting room s: Each room includes private bathrooms and outdoor seating areas just for you!  You can expect lake views\, orthopedic beds\, and quality linens.   The private space are gorgeous!\nHomemade meals: Meals are served buffe t-style and freshly prepared in the Villa Sumaya kitchen\, often with loca l ingredients from the retreat center’s gardens.\nDietary accommodations : Villa Sumaya can accommodate most special dietary needs\, including alle rgies\, vegan\, and non-gluten diets. Chicken or fish options can be arran ged.\nCreature comforts: Snacks\, tea\, coffee\, and other beverages are a vailable throughout the day and evening. We love the special smoothies and energy balls at Villa Sumaya.\nHarmony Spa: Onsite bodywork and healing s ervices are abundant\, including Swedish\, Ayurvedic\, Thai massage and en ergy work.  These offerings are a highlight of the trip for many people.\ nHot tubs and sauna: Villa Sumaya offers a complimentary solar-heated ston e hot tub\, a lakeside fire-heated hot tub\, and a wood-burning traditiona l sauna. Some amenities are reserved for an additional fee.\nWi-Fi and unp lugging: Villa Sumaya offers complimentary Wi-Fi.  And a setting that sup ports rest\, reflection\, and time away from the devices.\nConcierge suppo rt: Villa Sumaya’s concierge team will help organize transportation\, sp a services\, and cultural outings.\nCommunity connection: Villa Sumaya has a major initiative to feed hungry mothers\, which includes fathers too an d medical care like eye surgery.  Adeline Yoga provides financial support for this important work – and you can too. Villa Sumaya also works clos ely with Amigos de Santa Cruz\, a local nonprofit supporting the Indigenou s people of Santa Cruz.  We will provide information for those wish to br ing donations.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Villa Sumaya team is next level – all of the services offered\, and the exquisite meals\, knowledge and support. I felt welcomed from the moment I stepped off the boat to our departure. I loved the ease and trust with which the retreat center operated—adding t hings to the bill/tab over the course of the week as to reduce any monetar y transactions. It felt so right. Learning about the local villages\, and Mayan weaving collectives\, and Mayan cosmovisions\, and Mayan Sacred Fire Ceremony was incredibly special. I’ll marinate in those lessons and spi ritual guidance for a long time.” \n\n~ Sara Jo Neubauer \nLET’S GO! \ n\n\n Pricing\, Deposit & Payment Options\n  \n  \n \nRetreat Rates\n  \n$2995 Double Occupancy \n-or- \n$3295 for Single Occupancy \n\n$2795 Tr iple Occupancy \n$2295 for participants not doing yoga \n\n\n  \nWe have one room left \nGet on the list today!\nYou can pay a deposit\, pay in ful l\, or design a payment plan that works for you. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THE W AITLIST HERE \n \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nHow do I sign up?\nReserve your room with a $500 deposit. You can also pay in full or request a paym ent plan that works for you. We recommend you sign up early.  Space is de finitely limited.  And\, each room is unique! We assign rooms to the firs t people to register – deliberately pairing you with the room best suite d to your interests. \nWhat is included in the price?\nThe retreat include s accommodations\, three vegetarian meals daily\, all yoga sessions\, spec ial programs including a group fire ceremony led by a local shaman\, inter net\, unlimited tea/coffee/water\, use of the Villa Sumaya grounds\, the s olar-heated hot tub\, and taxes. \nWhat is not included in the price?\nAir fare\, airport shuttle\, boat rides\, spa services\, the lakeside hot tub and additional ceremonies are not included.  Meat or fish can be added to your meals for a small additional price.  Specialty drinks\, staff tips\ , shopping\, and additional activities around Lake Atitlán are also not i ncluded. \nWhat is the cancellation policy?\nWhen we receive your deposit\ , we reserve your room. Your $500 deposit will not be refundable. \nCancel lations received before October 1 are entitled to a full refund minus the $500 deposit. Cancellations received by Nov 30 are entitled to a 50% refun d minus the $500 deposit. Cancellations received after December 1 will not receive a refund.  Due to arrangements made with our hosts\, there can b e no exceptions to this policy. \nPlease make sure you have insurance cove rage that can help you if you need to cancel close to your departure date. \nCan I bring a friend or loved one?\nYes! There is a no-yoga option for participants who want to enjoy Villa Sumaya\, Lake Atitlán\, and the surr ounding area without joining the yoga classes. \nWhat about special dietar y needs?\nVilla Sumaya provide gluten-free and vegan options at every meal . They can also accommodate some food allergies. As the retreat gets close r\, we will ask for details about your specific dietary needs. \nDo I need to bring yoga props or books?\nVilla Sumaya has basic yoga props for grou p use. A copy of the Yoga Sutras may be helpful. \nDo I need travel insura nce?\nYes. Travel insurance is highly recommended in case you need to canc el your trip or need support with medical\, weather\, travel delay\, or pe rsonal property concerns. Please review policies carefully and choose the coverage that works for your needs. \nDo I need special vaccinations?\nVis itors to Guatemala do not usually need additional vaccinations\, but it is best to review CDC guidelines and check with your doctor. \nHow do I get to Lake Atitlán and Villa Sumaya?\nMost people fly into Guatemala City. W e will help you arrange tTransportation from Guatemala City or Antigua. \ nVilla Sumaya is located on Lake Atitlán near the village of Santa Cruz l a Laguna. Most travelers go by van shuttle to Panajachel\, then take a sho rt boat ride to the Villa Sumaya dock. \nCan I visit Antigua before or aft er the retreat?\nYes. Many participants choose to spend a night or two in Antigua before the retreat. Antigua is a UNESCO World Heritage site about 45 minutes from the Guatemala City airport\, known for its cobblestone str eets\, historic plazas\, vibrant culture\, and beautiful food scene. It ca n be a lovely way to settle into Guatemala before traveling to Lake Atitl án. \nWhat is the weather like?\nThe climate is temperate and spring-like year-round. Because Lake Atitlán is at a high altitude\, mornings and ev enings can be cool. \n  \nOnce you register we will provide you with an e xtensive FAQ and guide for getting ready \n\n\nStill have more questions r ight now? \nLearn more by emailing support@adelineyoga.com. \n\n \nReserve Your Spot\nIf this retreat feels like the right fit\, we invite you to re serve your place for The Yoga & Cultural Heritage Retreat in Guatemala wit h Heather Haxo Phillips. \nSpace is limited\, and each room at Villa Sumay a is unique. Your room is reserved once your $500 deposit is received. You may pay in full or request a payment plan that works for you. \nJoin us f or a week of Iyengar Yoga practice\, renewal\, meaningful connection\, and immersion in the beauty and culture of Lake Atitlán. \nWAITLIST ME LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T183253Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/guatemala-retreat/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270209T210000Z DTEND:20270210T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Relatefulness with Josh and Daniel DTSTART:20270211T023000Z DTEND:20270211T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T062530Z UID:4j1d8of5u7mg86fs1ck0db68sj_R20260212T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:This event typically sells out! Register here to reserve your spot: https://momence.com/l/BGhDJ6mLWelcome to a twice-monthly drop-in Re latefulness practice with Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli.A close f riend of relational practices like Circling™\, Authentic Relating\, and T-Group\, Relatefulness is an exploration of what is honestly coming up in the present moment as we relate to the others in the group. We will notic e our relational patterns\, emotions\, body sensations\, and other aspects of our experience. We'll name what we notice and share it with the group to help all of us more clearly see each other and our broader social reali ty.Relatefulness has value as a complement to traditional meditation pract ices. By placing awareness on ourselves\, in connection with each other\, in a collective group\, we can:Discover new\, more enjoyable ways of relat ing to our experience and to one another.Take our personal growth insights and test drive them in an interpersonal context.Find healing connection b y being deeply seen and understood.This practice tends to bring us to the edge of what we're able to hold in our awareness. Because of this\, partic ipants are invited to take care of themselves as needed\, either by steppi ng away from the experience if need be or by leading us into a new way of being with each other.Logistics:There is a large\, free parking lot at The AlembicDoors close at 6:35 sharpThis event usually sells out — please r egister to reserve your spot!Tickets are sliding scale\, $10-$25\, suggest ed donation is $15Josh Rosenberg (he/him) is a certified facilitator thro ugh the Relateful Company training program. He has hosted and facilitated weekly relatefulness sessions for a small group for two years while contin uing to grow his practice through retreats and regularly engaging other fa cilitators. Josh loves exploring what's honestly coming up in the present moment in a group of people\, and the novelty and relief it tends to bring .When he's not leading relatefulness sessions or at work\, you may find hi m loving the heck out of music\, movies\, and comedy\, participating in Mi chael Taft's meditation courses\, or passionately following the New York J ets football team despite its many flaws.In his day job Josh is CEO at the Forecasting Research Institute\, a nonprofit trying to advance the scienc e of forecasting and increase its policy-relevance.Daniel Ricciardelli (h e/him) has hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices of various forms\, and is a certified Relatefulness practitioner through the Relatefu l Company. He draws from a decade of experience guiding men’s circles\, performance dance teams\, applied AI research\, and meditation. Some recen t inspirations of his are Ego Development Theory\, madhyamaka philosophy\, and Brazilian zouk. He is known for his steady\, compassionate presence a nd calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full-time at the intersecti on of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T062530Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20270211T153000Z DTEND:20270211T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260815T182422Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T182422Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270211T210000Z DTEND:20270212T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T002440Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T002440Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20270212T023000Z DTEND:20270212T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T062619Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T062619Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20270212T170000Z DTEND:20270212T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T183021Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T183021Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valentine's Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270215 DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19943@uucb.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Contact:  Scheduling Coordinator\n\n(510) 525-0302 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010359Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/valentines-day-2027-02-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270216 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:46l1p1v0075rg2p8umh1o3as7m@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270216T210000Z DTEND:20270217T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sufi Whirling Workshop with Anna and Aziz DTSTART:20270218T030000Z DTEND:20270218T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T062451Z UID:26glfbpud0rnpbqehrautth4ga_R20260219T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/K1hWOebP In this workshop we will be doing movement exercises and begin learning th e practice of Sufi whirling.This is a physical practice that uses body mov ements and chanting to open the heart\, and experience the Unity of Love i n the human body.This workshop is open to all levels of experience. Come w ith an open heart\, comfortable clothing\, and socksTickets are sliding sc ale $25 - $40\, no on turned away for lack of funds.Aziz Abbatiello was r aised in an American Mevlevi family. He has walked the path of the mystics following in the tradition of the Sufi. He was initiated as Semazen in 19 96\, and has made Sema with several Sufi groups in America and abroad.Anna Whirling is from Ukraine. In the beginning of the war\, she moved to Tur key and then to the United States. Anna has practiced whirling since her c hildhood. She has performed on stage for 20 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T062451Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20270218T153000Z DTEND:20270218T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182513Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182513Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270218T210000Z DTEND:20270219T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T002400Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T002400Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20270219T023000Z DTEND:20270219T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T062532Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T062532Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20270219T170000Z DTEND:20270219T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T182435Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T182435Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alligator Lizards in the Air: Integration Through Creative Express ion DTSTART:20270220T203000Z DTEND:20270220T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002718Z UID:dudmpn65rab8cklbagp6ocq3kn_R20260321T203000@google.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration here:https://momence.com/l/a8h9XnjVCr eative expression is a way to integrate phenomenon and visions experienced in altered states of consciousness\, whether they be meditative or entheo genic in nature. From the very first forms of mark-making to the caves of Lascaux to the works of Pablo Amaringo and Alex Grey\, humanity has sought to understand our internal landscapes through visual expression.Alligator Lizards in the Air: Healing and Integration through Creative Expression\, is a once a month chance to bring these experiences to life through two d imensional mark making.Art mediums from paint to colored pencils\, crayons to markers\, will be available for everyone to use along with paper and c anvas. Krisztina Lazar will be your visionary guide in creativity and will help you realize your experience before your eyes. No art background need ed for this class. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to explo re.Krisztina Lazar is a visionary artist primarily working in oil paint\, watercolor and drawing. She is a Mische Technique lineage holder\, a mixt ure of oil and egg tempera painting invented during the Dutch Renaissance and revolutionized by modern master\, Ernst Fuchs. This technique creates an opalescent under painting that the colors are then glazed over\, render ing each painting out of light rather than shadow\, bringing the images to life with fractal clarity.Utilizing this transformative style that she le arned from visionary pioneer\, Brigid Marlin\, her current body of work ex plores painting a hybrid of Mische and Alla Prima to render hyperealistic sacred art. With these two techniques combined\, Krisztina creates images of Pop Shamanism\, portals and visions that speak to today’s cultural cl imate of the occult\, magic\, fantasy\, psychedelics\, meditation\, pop\, nostalgia\, and the environment movement.Originally from Cleveland\, OH\, she completed her BFA at Carnegie Mellon University in 2004 and her MFA gr aduate degree in 2011 at the San Francisco Art Institute New Genres depart ment. Her paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows throughout the United States and Europe\, most notably at the H.R. Geiger museum in Gruyere\, Switzerland. She teaches her unique styles of painting to many s tudents in group and private settings. Her work has been featured in multi ple articles\, galleries and book publications. She currently lives and wo rks in Northern California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002718Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Garden Sunday Service DTSTART:20270221T173000Z DTEND:20270221T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182817Z UID:241og9rthnhq2mghler4dmjqo5_R20250420T173000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/sunda y-service-4122643About Sacred GardenSacred Garden Community (SGC) is an in terfaith religious organization dedicated to facilitating direct experienc es of the Divine through the entheogenic Sacraments of our Church. Rooted in care\, respect\, and trust\, SGC offers virtual and in-person gatherin gs\, including Sunday Satsang services\, workshops\, and membership opport unities to support spiritual growth. Learn more at sacredgarden.life.Brin g a friend\, share this post\, and help us grow this sacred community! 💚 LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182817Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5Rhythms® Sweat Your Prayers DTSTART:20270221T183000Z DTEND:20270221T204500Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002646Z UID:2ie6ui22e21kbuuctog6mrjiuf_R20270124T183000@google.com CATEGORIES:dance,wellness DESCRIPTION:Event Registration and Details:  5Rhythms® is a dynamic mov ement meditation that invites us to return to our true selves through inst inctual\, intuitive dance. Guided by the map of Flowing\, Staccato\, Chaos \, Lyrical\, and Stillness\, the practice opens a portal into embodied pre sence\, emotional honesty\, and creative expression. There are no steps to follow and no performance to give—only a ritualized space to offer the body’s prayer and witness the mystery of being alive as it unfolds\, mom ent by moment\, breath by breath.This practice is an elixir for the body\, mind\, heart\, soul\, and spirit. People often leave the dance feeling cl eansed and resourced\, reconnected to their bodily wisdom and a deeper sen se of awareness. To dance this way is to practice loving oneself and to re member our innate wholeness.5Rhythms® is for every body. There is no righ t or wrong way to move—only your way. If you’ve never had any dance tr aining before\, hooray—that’s often a gift. Come with curiosity and a willingness to be surprised by your own magic and mystery.Teacher Bio: Qi bei is a 5Rhythms® teacher\, holistic healer\, and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - though boxes like these never quite hold her. S he moves between worlds: the clinical and the mystical\, the tender and th e fierce\, the silent knowing of the bones and the unspeakable beauty of S pirit cracking open. Qibei has spent her life listening\, deeply\, to what aches\, what awakens\, and what wants to come alive. Dance\, for her\, is not performance. It’s prayer\, medicine\, and creative laboratory. Her work invites people out of numbness and into their own raw aliveness: the place where everything dances\, where the wild heart remembers itself. She believes embodied presence is what makes life juicy and magical. The sacr ed art of coming home to ourselves\, through breath\, movement\, and the p rimordial intelligence pulsing through our veins.  In her movement classe s\, Qibei creates a trauma-sensitive\, inclusive place for all bodies\, in viting the dynamic emergence of real human and beyond-human interplay. Mor e info at www.Qibei.be. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002646Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Discovering Vividness: Meditation and Movement with Evolving Groun d DTSTART:20270221T230000Z DTEND:20270222T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002646Z UID:52acdk4qeb0dg304pu8n2i1uvf_R20251116T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Events and Registration here:https://momence.com/l/e4heGgKQThe Bay Area Evolving Ground local group meets regularly at The Alembic to me ditate together and explore contemporary Vajrayana. We meet and greet\, t hen start with a short introduction to opening awareness meditation. We si t for 20 minutes\, take a break\, practice some slow standing meditations together\, take a break\, and then sit for another 20 minutes. We end with questions and discussion.Opening awareness is a seated meditation leading to vividness and spacious clarity. It is Evolving Ground’s foundational meditation and is a contemporary version of the Dzogchen practice of s hi-ne (shamatha in Sanskrit).The movements come from the Sky Realm Serie s (Nam'khor in Tibetan). These are Dzogchen long-de practices unique t o Evolving Ground. They look and feel quite similar to Qi Gong\, though t hey operate on a different principle: discovery of the nonduality of clari ty and bliss\, through the experience of “tsal”—embodied awareness a s non-ordinary sensation.Attendees need no prior experience. There will be plenty of space for questions\, reflections\, and group exploration of th e practices.This meetup is free to attend.Evolving Ground is a global com munity exploring a transformational path of passionate involvement with th e world. Our life-affirming approach empowers creative\, effective individ uals: people who live with courage\, kindness\, and grace. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002646Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270223T210000Z DTEND:20270224T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062808Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062808Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vocal Discovery with Julia Norton DTSTART:20270225T020000Z DTEND:20270225T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T062625Z UID:5pls4df31u8fca09ufhbj4ma9s@google.com CATEGORIES:education,music,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhxOmkDThis new mont hly class is all about Vocal Discovery. We begin with gentle physical and vocal warm ups and then explore various forms of collaborative singing\, f rom close harmony singing\, improvisational singing and specific singing s tyles\, whilst building community and offering the singing balm we all des ire. At the end of each class participants will be guided through a short centering meditation to ground their experience. No previous singing expe rience needed\, ALL levels\, ages\, genders are welcome to join. Early Bir d is $20 through 5/20 and regular tickets are $30. Please wear loose comfo rtable clothing you can move in\, bring a journal or notepad to write or d raw in and water to drink. Please stay home if you have a cough or any sym ptoms of illness\, we want to make this a safe space for everyone. Thank y ou!Julia Norton has always been driven by a deep understanding that the si nging voice is not just about sounding ‘pretty’\, it’s about communi cating deep emotions and connecting with others\, whilst also connecting t o the core of who we truly are. Combining solid vocal technique\, gentle movement\, active imagination\, shadow work and play\, Julia’s mission i s to help people uncover the power\, authenticity\, and joy in their voice . To transform the stories that might be holding them back\, and to build community through collaborative singing and play. She has been singing and studying voice her whole life\, but completed an MA in Voice Movement The rapy in 2000 and has been a registered Voice Movement Therapy practitioner for over 25 years. She is also an award winning singer\, voice actor and a certified Jungian Coach. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T062625Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Embodiment Practice: Mindful Movement\, Stillness\, + In B etween with Suzanne Beahrs DTSTART:20270225T153000Z DTEND:20270225T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260829T182723Z UID:0aeggkbv5gbia1sngv0j5p619e@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/vrhdlKa9Morning Embod iment Practices is an invitation to practice giving ourselves permission t o arrive fully to where we are\, and gently explore movement and stillness to care for our bodies and ourselves.As an element of self attunement\, w e will practice making intuitive choices through a lens of self love\, mea ning that we are each making choices that are nourishing and responsive to ourselves as individuals in that moment. Part of this practice includes b eing very intentional and explicit about what kinds of choices we might co nsider\, and being curious about how it feels to try them. There will be m any options provided throughout\, with guidance around how to navigate cho ice making\, including if this is new to you or you are navigating a limit ation or injury. There will be a corner of the room set aside in case you ’d like to opt out of the facilitated structure and take a moment for yo urself to rest.Opening Circle: 10 min. We will arrive\, ground\, and check -in with whatever feels present for each of us. This event is designed to support you in meeting yourself in whatever you might be experiencing. We get to welcome ourselves to come as we are.Warm Up: 20 min: We will do a g uided\, full-bodied warm up\, tuning the instruments of our bodies and att ention\, giving ourselves plenty of time to shake it out\, stretch\, wiggl e\, and move through whatever feels stuck. Movements will be simple enough to follow along\, giving us a chance to get out of our heads and drop int o our bodies\, regulating our nervous system. Drawing on modern/contempora ry dance and yoga\, there will be flow\, rhythm\, and music.Movement Explo rations: 30 min: After the warm up\, we will explore movements that deepen our connection with our bodies and our intuition\, focusing on concepts a nd areas of the body that can help us settle and release.Meditation: 15 mi n: We will settle into meditation and rest. Finding stillness might be sit ting/standing/lying down and might include cozy props\, having eyes open o r closed\, and suggestions to make yourself comfortable\, including allowi ng some body movement within that quiet space.Please bring clothes you fee l comfortable to move in. It’s recommended to bring long sleeves\, long pants and socks with you\, in case we are moving on the floor. Bring a jou rnal if you’d like.About Suzanne (Zan):With three decades of modern danc e experience and 13 years of teaching\, Suzanne Beahrs guides students in exploring movement as a pathway to deeper connection—with ourselves\, ou r surroundings\, and each other. Her classes blend technical training\, cr eative expression\, and guidance on being intentional with how we are each practicing. Her movement style was described by The New York Times as “ grounded\, silken.” In addition to modern dance\, she is currently heavi ly influenced by house dance\, contact improvisation\, and mindfulness pra ctices.She is currently on faculty at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and has previously taught extensively at ODC\, Gibney\, Elon University\, ADF stud ios\, and many more. She has shown her choreography in NY\, NC\, CA\, AZ\, MA\, and MO\, and performed in works by Ishika Seth\, Mo Miner\, and othe rs.Beyond the studio\, Suzanne is a facilitator and has worked as a DEI co nsultant. She also enjoys exploring writing\, visual art\, nature\, music\ , and belonging.Education: MFA in Dance\, NYU Tisch School of the Arts\; B A in Geology\, UC BerkeleyLearn more about Suzanne:IG @suzannebeahrssuzann ebeahrs.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T182723Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270225T210000Z DTEND:20270226T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T002730Z UID:098i8cb2lt6i39nitssfrhcabb_R20260730T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before Michael T aft or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on T hursday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gath ering. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focuse d\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic communit y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T002730Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael Taft DTSTART:20270226T023000Z DTEND:20270226T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T062818Z UID:qvkdavercnn6il9o8meuodnvl6_R20251107T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Details and registration here: https://momence.com/l/QQhyedee Deconstructing Yourself is a weekly drop-in guided meditation (approximat ely one hour) plus Q & A with Berkeley Alembic founding teacher Michael Ta ft. Deconstructing Yourself is all about sharing the life-changing force t hat is meditation.  We extend beyond any particular religion or technique in order to welcome any and all who are interested. Deconstructing Yourse lf strives to encourage\, inform\, and inspire your meditation practice to wards ongoing awakening. Meditations are archived on YouTube.Alembic foun ding teacher Michael W. Taft is a maverick meditation teacher\, bestsellin g author\, and podcaster. As a mindfulness coach\, he specializes in secul ar\, science-based mindfulness training in retreats\, groups\, corporate s ettings\, and one-on-one sessions. Michael is the author of several books\ , including the bestselling The Mindful Geek\, Nondualism: A Brief History of a Timeless Concept\, and Ego (which he co-authored)\, as well as the e ditor of such books as Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson and The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young.He has often taught meditation at Googl e\, worked on curriculum development for SIYLI\, and is currently core fac ulty at Wisdom Labs\, in San Francisco. Michael is also a featured teacher on the Simple Habit app\, and an official advisor to the Therapeutic Neur oscience Lab. He was previously editor-in-chief of Being Human\, and was t he long-time editorial director of Sounds True.From Zen temples in Japan t o yogi caves in India\, Michael has been meditating for over thirty five y ears and has extensive experience in both Buddhist Vipassana and Hindu Tan tric practice. Michael is a senior facilitator in Shinzen Young’s Unifie d Mindfulness system\, and is a teacher of meditation groups around the Ba y Area. He currently lives in Oakland\, California\, and is founding edito r of the iconoclastic mindfulness meditation blog and podcast Deconstructi ng Yourself. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T062818Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wisdom Healing Qigong with Hiromi Vardy DTSTART:20270226T170000Z DTEND:20270226T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T182556Z UID:6lo6alqp32ree4dhp1mufmaa8m@google.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:For more information:  https://momence.com/l/vrh2E862Experie nce the deep benefits of Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong. This practice st rengthens the immune system\, supports the body’s natural capacity to he al\, and cultivates mental clarity and emotional steadiness. Through simpl e\, time-honored movements\, the nervous system unwinds\, the mind becomes more spacious\, and the heart opens. Over time\, practitioners often feel more resilient\, centered\, and connected — both inwardly and outwardly . LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T182556Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alembic Community Co-working DTSTART:20270302T210000Z DTEND:20270303T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002932Z UID:3diebfj4jpq6ohhnkdba3vu6pg_R20260901T210000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re waiting out Bay Area traffic before our event s or simply want to get things done alongside good people\, join us on Tue sday afternoons for our newly revamped\, free community co-working gatheri ng. We’ll have tea\, light snacks\, and a shared container for focused\, companionable productivity with fellow members of the Alembic community. Bring some snacks to share if you can! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002932Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yirah: A Jewish Psychedelic Integration Circle DTSTART:20270303T013000Z DTEND:20270303T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062843Z UID:128qenhb87o5oskr0lo5kj0pq0@google.com CATEGORIES:community,wellness DESCRIPTION:More information: https://momence.com/l/x9h61K0zsychedelics c an surface anything\, including awe\, insight\, grief\, trauma\, even ance stral or collective pain. Without support\, it can be hard to make sense o f what happened\, let alone carry it forward in a meaningful way.Yirah—o ften translated as awe\, reverence\, or a kind of holy trembling—is the feeling of standing at the edge of something vast\, meaningful\, and not e ntirely knowable. Psychedelic experiences often bring us right to that edg e. This Jewish psychedelic integration circle offers a space to meet those moments together\, within the safety of Jewish community and the containe r of Jewish teachings. Together\, we make meaning of what we’ve seen and felt\, and begin the slow\, human work of weaving those insights into our lives.Each monthly\, drop-in circle includes grounding and intention-sett ing\, a brief orientation\, an experiential practice (meditation\, movemen t\, somatic work\, or parts work)\, and small- and large-group sharing. Th is is a supported peer group rather than psychotherapy\, designed to foste r connection\, reflection\, and practical integration.Note: This is an aff inity space exclusively for people who identify as Jewish—by heritage or conversion—including those who are part-Jewish. Those who do not meet t hese criteria will not be admitted. To support safety and connection in a time of deep division\, we also hold a clear and intentional container: we do not engage in political discussion here. The focus is on integration\, presence\, and community.Whether you’re new to Jewish practice or findi ng your way back in\, whether your journeys have been expansive\, messy\, or disorienting—you’re welcome here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062843Z X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Chalice: Psychedelic Salon DTSTART:20270304T030000Z DTEND:20270304T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T064036Z UID:65286idkbp1mo1vts92cff8l9p_R20251204T030000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details and Registration: https://momence.com/l/Xehmq18PThe C halice is a recurring psychedelic salon held at the Berkeley Alembic the f irst Wednesday of every month. Instead of the mainstream focus on clinical trials\, legal frameworks\, and psychotherapy\, the Chalice will draw fro m the deeper humanistic wells of history\, poetry\, the gods\, ethnobotany \, humor\, and mystery. We are less interested in fetishizing psychedelic substances or psychedelic experiences than in cultivating psychedelic cult ure and exploring what it means to be psychedelic people.This first half o f this event will be streamed online.The co-hosts for Chalice are Erik Dav is\, author and Alembic co-founder\; Maria Mangini\, co-founder of the Wom en’s Visionary Council and old-school head\; and Christian Greer\, curre ntly a lecturer on counterculture at Stanford University. The first half o f each gathering will feature a talk or special guest interview\; the seco nd half of the evening is designed to develop the community\, sometimes wi th breakout groups\, story hours\, and peer-to-peer discussion\, and alway s with more questions than answers.J. Christian Greer\, PhD\, is a schola r of Religious Studies with a special focus on global psychedelic culture. He has held teaching positions at Harvard University\, Yale University\, and is currently a lecturer at Stanford's Medical School. He is the co-fou nder\, and the co-chair of the Drugs and Religion program unit at the Amer ican Academy of Religion\, and each June\, he leads “The Psychedelic Uni verse: Global Perspectives on Higher Consciousness\,” an intensive\, 2-w eek seminar on the history of psychedelics\, hosted on-location at the Uni versity of Amsterdam\, Netherlands. Alongside his research\, he is an orga nizer for the Order of St. George's Horse\, a pilgrimage confraternity & b ook publisher. His latest books include\, Void Machines: the Paper Shrines of J. Christian Greer is a collection of his artwork\, and Kumano Kodo: P ilgrimage to Powerspots (co-authored with Dr. Michelle Oing) which analyze s the pilgrimage folklore associated with the rainforests of Japan's Kii P eninsula. Learn more about his work here: orderofstgeorgeshorse.comErik D avis\, PhD\, is an author\, award-winning journalist\, and teacher based i n San Francisco. His wide-ranging work focuses on alternative religion\, m edia culture\, the popular imagination\, and the psychedelic underground. He is the author of High Weirdness: Drugs\, Esoterica\, and Visionary Expe rience in the Seventies (2019)\; Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoteri ca (2010)\; The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritua l Landscape (2006)\, a critical volume on Led Zeppelin (2005)\, and the ce lebrated cult classic TechGnosis: Myth\, Magic\, and Mysticism in the Age of Information (1998)\, which remains in print. Davis’s scholarly and po pular essays on music\, technoculture\, drugs\, and spirituality have appe ared in scores of books\, magazines\, and journals\, and his writing has b een translated into a dozen languages. Davis has spoken widely at universi ties\, conferences\, retreat centers\, and festivals\, and has been interv iewed by CNN\, the BBC\, NPR\, and the New York Times. He graduated from Y ale University in 1988\, and earned his PhD in religious studies at Rice U niversity in 2015. He writes the online publication the Burning Shore (www .burningshore.com)\, and his next book is Blotter: the Untold Story of an Acid Medium (2024).www.techgnosis.comMariavittoria Mangini\, PhD\, FNP h as written extensively on the impact of psychedelic experiences in shaping the lives of her contemporaries\, and has worked closely with many of the most distinguished investigators in this field. She is one of the founder s of the Women’s Visionary Council\, a nonprofit organization that suppo rts investigations into non-ordinary forms of consciousness and organizes gatherings of researchers\, healers\, artists\, and activists whose work e xplores these states. She is a visiting scholar at the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics\, and Professor Emerita in the School of Scie nce\, Allied Health\, and Nursing at Holy Names University. For the last 5 0 years\, she has been a part of the Hog Farm\, a well-known communal fami ly based in Berkeley and in Laytonville\, California. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T064036Z LOCATION:The Berkeley Alembic\, 2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:The Berkeley Alembic Public Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.berkeleyalembic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270327 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:1sb9t7nvaf85a56miq0n50b5hm@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prokofiev Concerto #2 in Berkeley DTSTART:20270403T030000Z DTEND:20270403T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010404Z UID:1713-1806696000-1806703200@danflanaganviolin.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Dan performs Prokofiev’s 2nd Violin Concerto with the Univer sity of California Berkeley Symphony Orchestra\, conducted by David Milnes \nTickets are not yet on sale. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010404Z LOCATION:Hertz Hall\, University of California Berkeley\, 101 Cross-Sproul Path\, Berkeley\, 94704 URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/prokofiev-concerto-2-in-berkeley/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Dan Flanagan X-SOURCE-URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/berkelium-string-quartet- at-hillside-club-berkeley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prokofiev Concerto #2 in Berkeley DTSTART:20270404T030000Z DTEND:20270404T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010404Z UID:1715-1806782400-1806789600@danflanaganviolin.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Dan performs Prokofiev’s 2nd Violin Concerto with the Univer sity of California Berkeley Symphony Orchestra\, conducted by David Milnes \nTickets are not yet on sale. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010404Z LOCATION:Hertz Hall\, University of California Berkeley\, 101 Cross-Sproul Path\, Berkeley\, 94704 URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/prokofiev-2nd-concerto-in-berkeley / X-SOURCE-NAME:Dan Flanagan X-SOURCE-URL:https://danflanaganviolin.com/event/berkelium-string-quartet- at-hillside-club-berkeley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vitality with Stephanie Quirk DTSTART:20270424T170000Z DTEND:20270424T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T061104Z UID:10000884-1808560800-1808560800@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:The Energetic Embodiment\nVitality: the Work of Bringing “Li fe”\nLooking at the health of the vital organic body including heart\, lungs\, pancreas and thyroid \nApril 24 – 27\, 2027 \nplus one post-seri es session via zoom for assimilation & application of material \n  \nREGI STER HERE FOR THE WAITLIST \nWe will notify you when registration opens th is fall \n \n\n \n\n\n \n  \nIn this course we will explore Vitality\, fo cusing on the health of the vital organic body: heart\, lungs\, pancreas\, and thyroid. \nThis is module 4 of a seven-part Yoga Therapy training “ Seeing & Understanding from the Base” designed by Stephanie Quirk\, foll owing Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar’s progression of learning\, from the outer\, seeable form to the inner\, more subtle aspects of the body\, mind\, and senses of perception. \nThis program will be an invaluable professional de velopment opportunity for Iyengar Yoga teachers and trainees as well as ex perienced practitioners wishing to deepen their practice and understanding of yoga and its therapeutic applications. As yoga students each of us nee ds to be able to solve problems in our own practice. \nThe approach starts from the participants own practice\, showing how familiar asanas can be m odified to address specific needs. Each part of the series focuses on prac tical adaptations to support students facing common difficulties in their yoga practice. \nThe emphasis is on learning the asana from the inside out \, by understanding its internal experience—tone\, intensity\, form—an d how elemental factors—gravity\, balance\, space\, movement and stabili ty—change according to the arrangement and adaptation of each asana. \nW ho Can Attend?\nThis course is open to: \n\nCertified Iyengar Yoga teacher s\nIyengar Yoga teacher trainees/mentees\nExperienced Iyengar Yoga practit ioners\n\nWhat’s covered each day?\nDay 1: the beginning of study\, obse rvation and investigation through the categories of asanas taught in a gen eral class for the subject / topic being explored. \nDay 2: Continued prac tice in the morning. In the afternoon the focus is on the very important a spect of observation. \nDay 3: Learning specific adjustments and adaptatio ns for the students that require help. Adjustments can be carried out for a variety of reasons\, to enable\, to correct\, and to educate the student \, so that the pose works more directly and the effects are accessible for the student. \nDay 4: Adjustments and adaptations continue and the introd uction to understanding the purpose and correct usage of props. Props as w ith adaptations can be for enabling\, correcting and educating. They can a lleviate situations difficult to bear as well as provide a portal for the student to understand their inner body. \n  \nAbout Stephanie Quirk \nSte phanie Quirk is recognised internationally as a leader in the field of Yog a Therapeutics.\nShe spent over 20 years living in Pune\, India\, studying and working closely with the Iyengar family at the Ramamani Iyengar Memor ial Yoga Institute (RIMYI). During that time\, she assisted in the medical classes\, gaining deep and practical experience in applying asana and pra nayama therapeutically. \n  \nQuestions you may have:\nDo I have to atten d the whole workshop?\nWe highly recommend attending the full 4 days to ge t the most benefit. The workshop is designed to build gradually\, and full participation allows Stephanie to better understand your level of practic e and understanding\, and offer more tailored guidance. It’s also a valu able way to deepen your practice and support your overall well-being. \nIf there is space\, we may allow registration for one or two days only. Sing le sessions can only be booked for Day 1.\nOther options are: Day 1 + 2 \, Day 1 + 2 + 3. \nWhat is this full series?\nThe full series consists of 7 parts: \nPart 1 – The Karmendriyas 1 – The Outer Body in Locomotion: Feet\, Knees & Hips\nPart 2 – The Karmendriyas 2 – The Outer Body that Offers & Holds: Arms\, Shoulders & Upper Spine\nPart 3 – The Root (Mula ): Lower Spine\, Pelvis & Sacrum\nPart 4 – The Energetic embodiment 1 – Vitality: The Work of Bringing “Life” (Utrecht\, 24–27 September 2026)\nPart 5 – The Energetic embodiment 2 – The Sustainer: Digestion \, Absorption & Elimination\nPart 6 – Acquiring the state of balance and harmony – Systemic Imbalance: Endocrine and Nervous System Health\nPart 7 – Listening – Seeing – Realising: The Senses of Perception and th e Mind \nIt is not necessary to have completed earlier modules. \nEach mod ule is a separate subject\, they don’t need to be taken in order. \nThis year\, Stephanie will do an American tour teaching different parts in Los Angeles\, Dallas and New York.  If you are interested to see recordings of parts not offered in the United States\, these are available via Stepha nie’s website – as well as many more recordings of classes and worksho ps by Stephanie. \nWhen can I sign up?  We will open registration this fa ll.  At that time we will provide all the necessary detail including clas s timings\, tuition and logistical support to help our out-of-town colleag ues. \nWe welcome out-of-town colleagues!  Oakland (Oak) is the most conv enient airport as its an easy 20-min car ride or slightly longer metro rid e. San Francisco (SFO) is also a fine airport option\, about 1 hr by metro or car.  There are plenty of AirBnB around for accommodations.  We do h ave a kitchenette and gardens where you can eat your lunch and enjoy your tea.  We love our town and will be happy to make suggestions for restaura nts\, hiking\, museums and other adventures.  Partners and other +1 reall y enjoy their time if they accompany you. \nYou do not need to bring props .  Our studio is fully equipped. \nHave more questions? Watch this 12-min ute introduction by Stephanie explaining the thoughts behind the structure of this Yoga Therapy training: LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T061104Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/stephanie-quirk/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Formal Classes End DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270501 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:3ejmuvpsg6ku8sumrmhorqhd53@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RRR Week DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270508 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:7bgc915766kja089v5g1qefgda@google.com CATEGORIES:festival LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Final Examinations DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270515 DTSTAMP:20260724T150132Z UID:2run411993innsr1l9prso116t@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150132Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Session A - First Six-Week Session Begins DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270525 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:5bm5iebdl18daq2a6qb5nac5l9@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:7bqf0jhmdtp7fcog2prd6m85fk@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Session B - Ten-Week Session Begins DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270608 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:37ppclellpb6k9h2l86g1vj5s3@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270619 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:05irnau5m8k4n0djrlspa670pu@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Session C - Eight-Week Session Begins DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270622 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:7753dee7pq5l84417cpvrh73v7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Session A - First Six-Week Session Ends DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270703 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:4c6oe1mt6jl032qenekop4q75d@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270706 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:34ph2brrq5o43a42vmsqjm6krr@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Session D - Second Six-Week Session Begins DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270707 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:0h2fhvdmr0fac6rnhlaaimp2lb@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Session F - Three-Week Session Begins DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270707 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:58mlf1qlaa6ntrqjsbjjf7bqjn@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Session F - Three-Week Session Ends DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270724 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:5bkc5j72ut6lqk6hnqcuvm5gvp@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Session E - Three-Week Session Begins DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270727 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:0bu01qgdbk0fcrehvsvgn9t7uu@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Sessions B\, C\, D\, and E end DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270814 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:5lgst1qlnhqs461mva1acoe956@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270907 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:5b61k5loblg8lsv0icc7oei9s8@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271101 DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19932@uucb.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Contact:  Scheduling Coordinator\n\n(510) 525-0302 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010359Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/halloween-2027-10-31/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271112 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:0l3phvh85pk6en3hg39ppcg2tm@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Non-Instructional Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271125 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:0pasce085hurhpoa642mpbupno@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic and Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271126 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:7vhqqu92k2rb4qsqvm975oil0b@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271127 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:4g11uptipr6h4iv2s4sreusjeo@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Formal Classes End DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271204 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:7g4tlhhflp2aqq9hssd81oig6n@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RRR Week DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271211 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:59oofig412oj2p5m5frsi2759b@google.com CATEGORIES:festival LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Final Examinations DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271218 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:1g4hllhlj0envr7veafj4ik83j@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Service DTSTART:20271222T020000Z DTEND:20271222T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19122@uucb.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Winter Solstice is a time to journey inward and reflect on the lessons\, joys\, and sorrows of the last year. It's also a celebratio n of the light and darkness in each of us. Join us for a service of readin gs\, songs\, stillness\, and ritual.\n\n \n\nContact:  Rev. Kristin Gras sel Schmidt\n\n(510) 525-0302\, ext. 303\, revkristin@uucb.org\n\n \n\nRo om is reserved between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010359Z LOCATION:Fireside Room\, 1 Lawson Road\, Kensington\, United States URL:https://uucb.org/events/winter-solstice-service-2027-12-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Eve DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271225 DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19896@uucb.org CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010359Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/christmas-eve-2027-12-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic and Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271225 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:4thq08j6f6t3qtcmt2a2vgngp7@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic and Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271228 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:19jppftks2bfn3ahi3d5vvb1hh@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic and Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:6nod9f2knnigef6rlep44d0g52@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic and Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280104 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:3ubifiqt2hg90phcmfkbts9187@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280118 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:3j6vv9grrasod6n5h0i5hcf5ip@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2028 Yoga Retreat in Baja Mexico with Heather DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280212 DTSTAMP:20260820T183223Z UID:10000890-1833321600-1833926399@adelineyoga.com CATEGORIES:outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:Ready for some downtime? \nJoin us for a Yoga Retreat in Baja Mexico\n6 DAYS OF EXPLORATION \nWITH HEATHER HAXO PHILLIPS \n  \nFebruary 5 – 11th\,  2028\nBaja Serenity\non the beaches of Cabo Pulmo \non the Sea of Cortez in Mexico’s Baja Peninsula \nRegistration will open in 20 27 \nI AM INTERESTED! \n\n \n\nOur retreat includes:\n\nAn incredible prop erty:  6 days and 5 nights appreciating the awe-inspiring views from the Sea of Cortez.\nEnjoy the practice of Iyengar Yoga: Daily sessions with He ather in our private open air yoga pavilion overlooking the water.\nNouris h yourself: Farm-to-table meals in a fantastic setting overlooking the oce an.\nDeeply relax: Hot tub\, plunge pool\, fire pits\, stargazing\, wine t asting\, and massage services.\nExplore the surroundings:  Ample time to explore this area that is a UNESCO world heritage site.  Considered “th e world’s aquarium” there is snorkeling\, sea kayaking\, hiking\, star gazing and more!\nConnect:  Enjoy being with like-minded people.\n\n \nTh is is your opportunity\nTake a real break and nourish your spirit!\nKEEP M E IN THE LOOP \n\n \n\nWHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?\nTaking a week away will have incredible physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits. It is a time to dis connect from your devices\, reconnect with nature and hear yourself think.   You can nourish the connection you have with your self.  Truly\, this is an opportunity to feel supported through the connection to nature\, com munity and self. \nWe will have pranayama\, asana\, and philosophy study t ogether. And\, plenty of time to rest in the hammock and enjoy an excursio n or two. You can expect the food to be incredible\, and the conversation to be meaningful. \nThis part of the Baja peninsula is considered the worl d’s aquarium\, with a unique interplay between sun\, water and sand. You can look forward to daily walks on the beach\, watching the pelicans dive into the water and hiking the nearby trails. We can be in and out of the water swimming\, kayaking and snorkeling. \nOr stay on the property and en joy the amenities! Baja Serenity itself has a hot tub\, basic spa offering s and lots of places to relax. The stunning bedrooms invite deep relaxatio n and a restful sleep. \n\n \n\n“My mind feels more at equilibrium\, I f eel less stressed\, I feel more in my body. My asana practice took a big s tep forward.”\n~Chris S\n\n \n\n“If you get a chance to go on a retrea t with Heather\, take it! Each one I’ve done has offered me a chance to do something on the mat I’ve never done before\, building my confidence and enthusiasm for continued practice. Even more importantly\, each retrea t has been a chance to take a step back\, reflect and reset\, leading to c ontinued benefits and forward momentum in many aspects of my life far beyo nd the retreat and beyond my practice of yoga. This is in no small part du e to the container created by Heather and supported by so many delightful fellow travelers from the Adeline Yoga community.”\n~Dan M.\n\n \nAmazin g Accommodations\nThe spectacular property will allow you to\nrest\, relax \, and recharge.\nBaja Serenity is designed for tranquility and a soothing atmosphere. It is a small property with only 12 rooms so that you get per sonalized attention. \nAll bedrooms are spacious\, with warm\, inviting d écor and private bathrooms. \nYou will have a private garden or balcony a ttached to your room that offers outdoor seating and views. \nJOIN THE WAI TLIST\n \n  \nRates not yet set \nDouble Occupancy \n-or- \nSingle Occupa ncy \n-or- \nTriple Occupancy \n\nParticipants not doing yoga \n  \n\n\nL ET’S GO! \n\n\n \nWHAT IS INCLUDED?\n\nYour accommodations and use of th is incredible property\n3 delicious meals per day\, with plenty of options to meet your dietary needs.\nAsana and pranayama classes each day.\nTwo p hilosophy and Q&A programs\nBeach access with stand-up paddle boards\, a p lunge pool and hot tub for you to enjoy.\nFree evenings to stargaze and en joy conversations around the fire-pit\nWIFI\nAir conditioning\n19% state t ax\nPeaceful down time and ample opportunities to explore the area\n\nWhat is not included: \n\nAirfare and ground transportation\nTravel insurance\ nSpa treatments: Baja Serenity has basic spa services\nAdditional adventur es: kayaking\, group snorkeling\, diving and surfing are popular\nStaff Gr atuities\n\n  \nTHE SCHEDULE\n \nSaturday \n2 pm | Arrival and Check-in\n Asana Practice\nBanquet and Welcome Ceremony \nGeneral Schedule \n\n8:30 am Light Breakfast\n10:00-12:30 pm Asana\n1 pm Lunch\nFree Time\n5-6:15 pm Asana\n6:30 pm Dinner\nTwo evenings will include philosophy discussion an d special activities\n\nThe actual schedule varies per day.  We will usua lly have two yoga-related activities together each day\, whether it be pra nayama\, asana or group discussion. \nThe morning classes will be asana cl asses geared toward all levels. \nThe afternoon classes will be geared tow ard your specific interests and include restorative asana. We can focus on typical conditions we all face such as back pain\, and issues in the neck and shoulders. These two afternoon sessions will help retreat participant s and serve as teacher education for those who teach. \nWe will have after noons free for activities on your own. Baja Serenity is located inside of a UNESCO world heritage site and biosphere reserve.  There is an incredib le abundance of wildlife to enjoy. Hiking islands\, snorkeling in the cora l reefs and seeing whales can be part of the trip. \n  \n \n\n\n  \n\n\n   \nWHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?\nThis program is especially aimed at adventu rous people with an interest in personal growth\, self-inquiry and conscio us connection with oneself and fellow travelers. \nA retreat is a quiet pl ace that you go to in order to withdraw from the regular routine of daily life and rest in a private place.  So you should feel comfortable keeping your phone away (for the most part). \nThis program is for people who hav e at least 2 years experience studying Iyengar Yoga consistently. \nYou ca n expect that the retreat will be physically demanding and deeply transfor mative. \nWe have a “non-yoga participant” rate if you plan to attend with a partner or friend. \n\n\nI AM INTERESTED!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nGETTING THERE\n\n\n  \nLos Cabos is the most convenient in terms of options. Man y airlines fly into Los Cabos (Cabos San Lucas). It’s a 2 hr drive to Ba ja Serenity. \nOur local participants tend to choose Southwest\, Alaska Ai r or Volaris as they offer flights from Oakland and San Francisco to Los C abos. \nOnce you arrive\, travel from the airport is straightforward.  We will arrange group transportation.  Or\, if you are staying longer or co ming early\, you can rent a car. \nIf you do want to rent a car\, we can a ssist with options prior to your arrival. This option will give you more f reedom to drive around and explore the surroundings. Baja Serenity recomme nds BBB Car Rental in Los Cabos. \nWhen considering your travel arrangemen ts\, we start on Saturday @ 2 pm and end on Friday @ 11 am. \n  \n  \nLE T’S GO!\n\n \n\nYOUR INSTRUCTOR & GROUP LEADER\n \n\nHeather Haxo Philli ps (she/her) is Director of Adeline Yoga and a senior certified Iyengar y oga instructor at Level 3. \nHer additional certifications include: Certif ied Yoga Therapist (c-IAYT)\, Relax and Renew restorative yoga teacher and Yoga Alliance E-500 level instructor. She has specialized yoga therapy tr aining which includes scoliosis\, musculoskeletal injuries and pain manage ment.  One of her asana-related specialties is women’s health. \nHeathe r has a deep commitment to the ancient teachings which includes mantra sad hana (chanting) and Sanskrit\, pranayama and yoga philosophy.  You can ex pect to find aspects of this in all of Heather’s classes. \nHeather deep ens her own practice by studying regularly with other senior Iyengar teach ers\, Sanskrit and Vedic scholars\, and the Iyengar family in Pune. \nHeat her is a long time mentor and assessor.  She currently serves on several IYNAUS committees including the Assessment Committee. She is past Presiden t of the Board of Directors for the Iyengar Yoga Association of Northern C alifornia and an active volunteer for the Iyengar Yoga National Associatio n of the United States. \nHeather has traveled widely throughout the world \, especially places off the beaten path.  She is known for her well-orga nized events and retreats. \n\n\n \nCancellation Policy\nWhen we receive y our deposit\, we reserve your room.  Your $500 deposit is not refundable.   Cancellations received before November 15 will get a full refund minus the $500 deposit. No refunds will be given for cancellations after Novembe r 15. \nStill on the fence?\nHere is what Danielle shared about her experi ence:  “A retreat with Heather is an amazing opportunity to cultivate f ocus and discipline in one’s yoga practice and daily routine. From delic ious food to beautiful views of nature\, you have everything you need to b e deeply present and open-hearted. The setting is natural and the retreat program is comprehensive and deeply supportive to the mind\, body and spir it. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to fortify their yoga practice or explore intentions for developing new health habits .” \nI AM INTERESTED!\n\n \n\nStill have more questions?\nLearn more by emailing heather@adelineyoga.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T183223Z URL:https://adelineyoga.com/event/serenity/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Adeline Yoga Studio X-SOURCE-URL:https://adelineyoga.com/schedule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valentine's Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280215 DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19944@uucb.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Contact:  Scheduling Coordinator\n\n(510) 525-0302 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010359Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/valentines-day-2028-02-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280222 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:39b2u46nhcebv37ticmd6kubh8@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic/Administrative Holiday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280401 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:5jj76sffgbmkh7hqq7nqmgk6pb@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Formal Classes End DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280429 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:0kmc0eum5nanpptmhfq2kktekj@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:RRR Week DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280506 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:47n48dr98t7qle66a32kntkoa0@google.com CATEGORIES:festival LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Final Examinations DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280513 DTSTAMP:20260902T184002Z UID:3jhfr1859dfjstrb5o0ojor33u@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T184002Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Academic Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://arf.berkeley.edu/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281101 DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19933@uucb.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Contact:  Scheduling Coordinator\n\n(510) 525-0302 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T010359Z URL:https://uucb.org/events/halloween-2028-10-31/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Home X-SOURCE-URL:https://uucb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Service DTSTART:20281222T020000Z DTEND:20281222T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T010359Z UID:19123@uucb.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Winter Solstice is a time to journey inward and reflect on the lessons\, joys\, and sorrows of the last year. It's also a celebratio n of the light and darkness in each of us. Join us for a service of readin gs\, songs\, stillness\, and ritual.\n\n \n\nContact:  Rev. Kristin Gras sel Schmidt\n\n(510) 525-0302\, ext. 303\, revkristin@uucb.org\n\n \n\nRo om is reserved between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. 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It's also a celebratio n of the light and darkness in each of us. Join us for a service of readin gs\, songs\, stillness\, and ritual.\n\n \n\nContact:  Rev. Kristin Gras sel Schmidt\n\n(510) 525-0302\, ext. 303\, revkristin@uucb.org\n\n \n\nRo om is reserved between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. 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