Calendar of Events

1) WELCOME TO THE IMA COMMUNITY CALENDAR.




The IMA's Community Calendar is an advertising service for New England health and wellness-related events. We can accept postings of up to 130 words in length. Community Calendar Posting Policy and Rates: IMA Business and Non-Profit Partners can post all their events for FREE. There is also NO CHARGE for anyone posting events that are free and open to the public. If your event is not free and you are not an IMA Partner, we charge $25 per posting and will invoice you. To submit an event to the Calendar: E-mail our Calendar of Events Coordinator, Theresa Ochenkoski, at IMA_Calendar@yahoo.com and please let her know whether you are an IMA Partner. Thanks!

2) Buddhist Psychology Lecture Series: Conversations at the Edge
Monday, October 01, 2007   -   Monday, June 02, 2008
The Arlington Center
Arlington,MA

October 2007 - June 2008, Monday Evenings, 7:45 - 9:45 PM, Arlington, Massachusetts Co-sponsored with The Arlington Center. Returning for a second year, this monthly CE program is intended for psychotherapists who are interested in Buddhist psychology, meditation, or mindfulness. Each lecture will address theoretical and clinical issues at the interface of mindfulness and psychotherapy. (Further details on these and other programs can be found on the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy Website:http://www.meditationandpsychotherapy.org/)

3) LAUGHTER CLUB MEETING DATES : 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008   -   Monday, June 23, 2008
Church of Our Savior
East Arlington,MA

April 28, May 19*,June 23- Meetings are from 11:30AM-12:30PM(except holidays)at the Church of our Savior-21 Marathon St.,East Arlington, MA Fourth Monday of the month-(unless a meeting has been added/changed-indicated by an *) The Arlington Laughter Club, led by Lynn Caesar, Ph. D, psychologist and certified laughter yoga leader, allows members to enjoy the social and health benefits of laughter to reduce stress. Call 781-641-1353 or email laughter2@comcast.net for schedule information. Visit www.arlingtonlaughterclub.com for more information. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO STAY LONGER, SOME PEOPLE SOCIALIZE UNTIL 1pm. $5 DONATION.

4) CREATE THE LIFE YOU DESIRE -5 week workshop
Thursday, May 15, 2008   -   Thursday, June 05, 2008
Positive New Beginnings
East Providence,RI

May 15 6:30 - 8pm . first class of CREATE THE LIFE YOU DESIRE - 'The Secret, The Moses Code, Heal your Life, The Power of Intention.'........you've read or watched all of these programs about the law of attraction......now come and put it all together and learn how to make it really work. I have been teaching the art of manifesting for over 5 years and Creating the life of my dreams for 20 years. Meets for 5 weeks in a row....Thursday evenings. May 15 - June 5 $125.00.held at Positive New Beginnings in East Providence 401-432-7195.Please register in advance.

5) 2008 Boston Yoga Journal Conference: All Day Intensives-Special
Friday, May 16, 2008   -   Monday, May 19, 2008
Sheraton Boston
Boston,MA

Friday, May 16, Urban Zen Foundation: A Patient advocacy Intensive.Join forces with Dr. Dean Ornish, Donna Karan, RodneyYee and Richard Freeman to learn how yoga can be integrated into medical settings.Register online at or call 800.561.9398. Mention promo code BOS30 and receive $20 off the main conference. Monday, May 19, Yoga as Medicine All-Day intensives: Spend the day with one of seven experts and learn how yoga can prevent and relive ailments. Opening remarks by Dr. Timothy McCall and lunchtime address by Mayo Clinic¢s Dr. Bijoy Khanderia. CECs available.Register online at or call 800.561.9398. Mention promo code BOS30 and receive $20 off the main conference.

6) Meditation & Psychotherapy: Fostering Connections, Building Relationships
Friday, May 16, 2008   -   Saturday, May 17, 2008
Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers
Boston,MA

Offered by: Cambridge Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Cambridge Health Alliance Course Directors: Christopher K. Germer, PhD, Judy Reiner Platt, EdD, Ronald Siegel, Psy.D. This course will explore how the principles and practices of meditation can improve relationships in and out of psychotherapy. Attendees will be able to describe how insights from Buddhist psychology can illuminate underlying processes of psychotherapy and learn to use meditative skills to deepen and sustain interpersonal connections. Learn about changes in the brain common to both meditative and interpersonal experience, define concepts such as relational mindfulness and freedom from self, and explain the function of meditation in social change. This course is intended for health and mental health clinicians, researchers, educators, and others interested in the principles and practices of meditation. For further information and to register, please see: http://cme.med. harvard.edu/ index.asp? SECTION=CLASSES&ID

7) Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training
Friday, June 13, 2008   -   Saturday, June 14, 2008
The Walker Center
Auburndale,MA

Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training, With P. Lynn Caesar, Ph.D. Psychologist,Certified Laughter Yoga Leader & Teacher. Time: 9AM-3:30PM. Tuition for both days:$295 (includes handouts, tee shirt, snacks)Additional $11.50 per person per day for optional lunch. Info about accommodations for overnight-www.walkerctr.org. This training is for people who want to become certified and/or for people who want to experience an intensive weekend of laughter yoga which can enhance the physical, emotional, spiritual, and creative benefits of laughter. The application of laughter yoga for living and working communities will be explored in this fun weekend training! Learn how to add more laughter into your life by understanding the underlying principles of the "Inner Spirit Of Laughter",help to reduce stress in a safe and positive manner...and so much more!!For more information, please contact Lynn Caesar, at 781-641-1353 or Laughter2@comcast.net or www.arlingtonlaughterclub.com

8) Living Proof: Celebrating Survivorship
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Jimmy Fund Auditorium, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston,MA

Living Proof: Celebrating Survivorship is an annual event designed to bring together survivors of all ages and their family members to honor the struggle and the journey to cancer survivorship. Sponsored by the Perini Family Survivors' Center, this event recognizes National Cancer Survivors Day in June. Approximately 200 people attended the 2007 event. This year's event will feature Thomas Sellers from the American Cancer Society as keynote speaker, along with other speakers who will share their stories of survivorship. The event will take place June 19, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. with a gala reception immediately following. For more information about this event or to register, please call 800-883-6012 or go online- http://www.dana-farber.org/pat/surviving/survivorship-education/living-proof.

9) INTRODUCTION TO THE SHAMANIC JOURNEY
Thursday, July 17, 2008
All That Matters
Wakefield,MA

Introduction to the Shamanic Journey Free Talk. 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. During this free introductory lecture with instructor, Dr Isa Gucciardi, learn more about the shamanic journey, the healing techniques of shamanism and our upcoming class Introduction to the Shamanic Journey. Call 401-782-2126 to speak to one of our Front Desk Goddesses or stop in and our staff will be happy to assist you in choosing and registering for programs. http://www.allthatmatters.com/

10) Certificate Program in Mindfulness and Psychotherapy
Thursday, September 04, 2008   -   Thursday, May 28, 2009
The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy
Cambridge & Barre,MA

The Boston-based Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy is offering a nine-month training program in mindfulness and psychotherapy. Significant emphasis will be placed on the clinical application of mindfulness to a wide range of populations and conditions, with attention to Western and Buddhist perspectives on health and healing, research, and first hand experience of mindfulness practice. The clinical and academic material will be studied in a manner that embodies the qualities of mindfulness, suffusing the inquiry with awareness, insight, and compassion for self and others, engaging both mind and heart.In all, students will receive over 120 hours of classroom-based faculty contact, 8 days of retreat-based meditation practice instruction, small group case consultation, and individual meditation consultation. Enrollment will be limited to 30 attendees.More information/to register, please see http://www.meditationandpsychotherapy.org/programs/certificateprogram_08_09.html

11) Natural Living Expo 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008   -   Sunday, September 28, 2008
Sturbridge Host Hotel
Sturbridge,MA

Enjoy, Network, Learn and Connect at the Natural Living Expo 2008,New England's Largest Holistic Health & Wellness Event.Presented by Spirit of Change Magazine.Saturday, September 27, 9am - 6pm .Sunday, September 28, 10am - 4pm .Over 125 Vendors, Readers & Healers!75 Free Workshops, Concerts & Activities ~ Indoor & Outdoor Free Sample Bar ~ Products, Foods, Coupons.EcoKids Discovery Zone ~ Activities, Arts, Presentations & More! Healthy Food Vendors ~ Vegetarian & Macrobiotic Options! Fair Trade Goods ~ Green Living Ideas ~ Healthy Lifestyle Solutions.Sturbridge Host Hotel, 366 Main Street (Rt 20 West), Sturbridge, MA.Admission: $8, FREE 2nd day re-admission! Children Free!Make it a Retreat: Special Hotel Rate of $119 for expo guests! Reservations: (508) 347-7393