Kat Kowalski

Rev. Kat Kowalski, MDiv, BCC, the Neonatal ICU Chaplain at Johns Hopkins, spearheads that hospital’s perinatal palliative care program. Kat often works with parents who have received a worrisome prenatal diagnosis and has ministered to countless families experiencing the serious illness and/or death of a baby.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

The Dying Child: End of Life Issues in Pediatrics

	Saturday, January 8, 2022
	10:00 AM

A One-Day Workshop Saturday, January 8, 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET More than 40,000 children in the U.S. die every year from…

The Dying Child: End of Life Issues in Pediatrics

	Saturday, May 21, 2022
	10:00 AM

A One-Day Workshop Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET More than 40,000 children in the U.S. die every year…

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Awakening the Healer Within: Medical Qigong Practice Leader Certificate Training

Roger Jahnke


	ET

A 12-Hour Training (4 Sessions) Sat. & Sun., Jan. 29 & 30, Feb. 5 – 6, 2022, 2:00 – 5:00 pm ET Become a Mind-Body Practice Leader using a powerful,…

Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga®: Teacher Training Program

Lakshmi Voelker

	Wednesday, September 16, 2020
	1:15 PM ET

Everyone can benefit from yoga, regardless of age, disability or mobility restrictions – and, without ever having to leave their chair. This week on Open Center live we sit down…

A Guide to The Therapeutic Benefits of CBD & Cannabis

Patricia Pimentel Selassie

	Thursday, October 15, 2020
	6:00 PM ET

Cannabis in general and its component CBD specifically have become immensely popular as healing tools after decades of demonization, but there is still a lot of confusion about the plant…

Fermenting Vegetables: From Sauerkraut to Probiotic Delicacies

Sandor Ellix Katz

	Saturday, November 21, 2020
	2:00 PM ET

Today the highly influential, visionary fermentation revivalist Sandor Katz will show us how simple it is to make our own kraut, kimchi and other delicious, health-promoting probiotic fermented delicacies. Sandor…

Herbs for Intuitive Wisdom & A Winter Solstice Ritual Celebration

Robin Rose Bennett

	Tuesday, December 8, 2020
	6:00 PM ET

Herbs for Intuitive Wisdom Herbs and plants can awaken us to the magic available in every moment and help reconnect us to the natural world and our true selves. Used…

Elements: The Language of the Chakras: A Certificate Training Module

Gary Strauss

	Thursday, February 11, 2021
	10:00 AM ET

A Four-Day Training Thursday – Sunday, February 11 – 14, 2021, 10:00 – 5:30 pm EST This class is part of the Certificate of Excellence in Cranial Unwinding. This intensive…

Reiki Circles

Joanna Crespo

	Friday, February 12, 2021
	6:00 PM ET

Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy to activate the natural healing processes of the recipient's body and restore physical and emotional…

Introduction to The Matrix of Magic: Using Medicinal Plants & Mysticism to Heal Our Energetic Bodies & Our Connection to Nature

David Crow

	Thursday, March 11, 2021
	6:30 PM ET

How to use medicinal plants to heighten intuitive powers How to listen to the language of the heart to receive guidance and cultivate emotional intelligence How to increase the life…

The Rainbow Body: Transforming Ordinary Consciousness

David Crow

	Thursday, March 11, 2021
	6:30 PM ET

An Evening Workshop Thursday, March 11, 2021, 6:30 – 9:30 pm ET In this class we will explore what are some of the goals of these ancient practices, what is…

The Matrix of Energy: How Botanicals, Prana & Qi Bridge Consciousness

David Crow

	Thursday, March 18, 2021
	6:30 PM ET

An Evening Workshop Thursday, March 18, 2021, 6:30 – 9:30 pm ET The matrix of the body and mind is energized by a life force, known in classical Asian philosophy…

The Celestial Matrix—The Nutritional Nectar of Moonlight

David Crow

	Thursday, March 25, 2021
	6:30 PM ET

An Evening Workshop Thursday, March 25, 2021, 6:30 – 9:30 pm ET At a practical level these teachings can be applied to understanding our body type, to understanding proper diets…

The Heart of the Matrix—Healing the Mind, Stress, Insomnia, Anxiety & Depression

David Crow

	Thursday, April 1, 2021
	6:30 PM ET

An Evening Workshop Thursday, April 1, 2021, 6:30 – 9:30 pm ET The body is a pulsating matrix of energies and elements, kept alive by the beating of the heart;…

Open Center LIVE: An In-Depth Look at the Solving Chronic Pain Weekend Retreat

David Hanscom
Les Aria

	Monday, April 19, 2021
	10:00 AM ET

A Morning Event Monday, April 19, 10:00 – 11:00 am ET In this week’s episode of Open Center LIVE, we sit down with Spine surgeon David Hanscom, MD and pain…

Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity & Joy

Dawson Church

	Saturday, May 1, 2021
	9:30 AM ET

What does the Boston Marathon winner describing her “runner’s high” have in common with the yogi emerging from his cave in the Himalayas? When each of them is hooked up…

Why Are My Eyes So Tired? Improving Eye Health with Eastern and Western Methods

Daniel Orlansky
Dr. Marc Grossman

	Tuesday, May 11, 2021
	7:00 PM ET

An Evening Event Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 7:00 – 9:00 pm ET The increased hours spent staring at our computers screens and smartphones are taking a toll on our eyes.…

Reiki Circle – SEPTEMBER

Joanna Crespo

	Friday, September 10, 2021
	6:00 PM ET

An Evening Event Friday, September 10, 2021, 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy to activate the…

Reiki Circle – OCTOBER

Joanna Crespo

	Friday, October 8, 2021
	6:00 PM ET

An Evening Event Friday, October 8, 2021, 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy to activate the…

The Body of Wisdom Practices for Breath Facilitators (Part 3)

Ashley Ludman

	Tuesday, October 26, 2021
	6:00 PM ET

A Professional Training Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 26 – November 18, 2021, 6:00 – 8:00 pm ET This is Part 3 of the Body of Breath: Breathwork Facilitator Training which…

Food For Thought: Eating For A Calm & Balanced Mind

Neelam Singh

	Wednesday, October 27, 2021
	6:30 PM ET

A Weekly Class (4 Sessions) Wednesdays, October 27 – November 17, 2021, 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm ET It is said that WE ARE WHAT WE EAT. The eastern science…

Reiki Circle – NOVEMBER

Joanna Crespo

	Friday, November 12, 2021
	6:00 PM ET

Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy to activate the natural healing processes of the recipient's body and restore physical and emotional…

Introduction to Chinese Medicine and Taoism

Drew DiVittorio

	Saturday, November 13, 2021
	10:00 AM ET

A One-Day Workshop Saturday, November 13, 2021, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm ET Please join us for this fun yet informative workshop introducing Classical Chinese herbal medicine and the Taoist…

Reiki 2: Deeper Within

Joanna Crespo

	Wednesday, December 1, 2021
	7:00 PM ET

An Ongoing Class (5 Sessions) Mondays and Wednesdays, December 1 – 15, 2021, 7:00 – 9:00 pm ET This second course will deepen and expand your Reiki journey as you…

Polarity Immersion: Certificate Training Module Towards Becoming a Craniosacral Practitioner

Gary Strauss

	Thursday, December 2, 2021
	9:30 AM ET

This is the recommended foundational workshop for the Craniosacral Unwinding Practitioner Certificate Training. The module can be taken on its own, as an individual program and is open to everyone.…

Introduction to Chinese Medicine and Taoism

Drew DiVittorio

	Saturday, December 4, 2021
	10:00 AM ET

A One-Day Workshop Saturday, December 4, 2021, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm ET Please join us for this fun yet informative workshop introducing Classical Chinese herbal medicine and the Taoist…

Reiki Circle – DECEMBER

Joanna Crespo

	Friday, December 10, 2021
	6:00 PM ET

An Evening Event Friday, December 10, 2021, 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy to activate the…

Reiki Circle – January

Joanna Crespo

	Friday, January 14, 2022
	6:00 PM ET

An Evening Event Friday, January 14, 2022 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy to activate…

Medical Intuition for Healing Workshop: Self-Healing Techniques for Health Practitioners & Laypersons

Wendie Cotler

	Saturday, February 5, 2022
	1:00 PM ET

A Full-Day Workshop in Two Days Saturday & Sunday, February 5 – 6, 2022, 1:00 – 4:15 pm ET Join us for this exciting introduction to Medical Intuition! Do you…

Reiki Circle – February

Joanna Crespo

	Friday, February 11, 2022
	6:00 PM ET

An Evening Event Friday, February 11, 2022| 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy to activate the…

An Apprenticeship in Herbal Medicine & Earth Rituals

Robin Rose Bennett

	Wednesday, February 16, 2022
	7:00 PM ET

An Apprenticeship (12 Sessions) Wednesdays, February 16 – May 18, 2022 | (No class on March 30th & April 27th) 7:00 – 9:00 pm EST FREE INTRO ON Wednesday, January…

2nd Annual Chronic Pain Summit – A Weekend on Dynamic Healing

David Hanscom
David R. Clawson
Les Aria

	Saturday, February 26, 2022
	8:00 AM ET

A 2 Day Workshop Saturday & Sunday, February 26-27, 2022 Click HERE to view the Summit Schedule (All times listed in this schedule are PST) Free Intro Event | Thursday,…

Treating Depression and Anxiety with Herbal Medicine & Herbal Synergy

David Winston

	Sunday, February 27, 2022
	10:00 AM ET

The deep, underlying physiological causes of depression and anxiety Wisdom from the world’s great herbal traditions How to help address depression and anxiety with the right botanical medicine What cutting-edge…

Reiki Circle – March

Joanna Crespo

	Friday, March 11, 2022
	6:00 PM ET

An Evening Event Friday, March 11, 2022| 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy to activate the…

Craniosacral Unwinding I: Orientation & Understanding | A Certificate Training Module

Gary Strauss

	Saturday, March 26, 2022
	9:30 AM ET

Two Sessions Saturday & Sunday, March 26 – 27, 2022 | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM ET Free Intro: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 | 7:00 pm ET LEARN MORE |…

Green Medicine: A 4-Month Training in Herbalism

Peeka Trenkle

	Monday, April 4, 2022
	7:00 PM ET

A 4-Month Training Monday, April 4, 2022 – August 1, 2022 16 Lectures on Mondays; 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST TIME Saturday & Sunday programs vary by date and time…

Reiki Circle – April

Joanna Crespo

	Friday, April 8, 2022
	6:00 PM ET

An Evening Event Friday, April 8, 2022 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy to activate…

Traditional Chinese Healing Arts Towards a Health Coach Certification, Part 2 – The Art of Healing With Herbs

Drew DiVittorio
Jessica Mullins
Richard Anton Diaz

	Saturday, April 23, 2022
	10:00 AM ET

14 full-day lectures (See the Class Schedule below) 1-hour weekly review (sessions include online courses with PowerPoint presentations which include: The Treatment and Management of Chronic Illness; Making Sense of…

Elements: The Language of the Chakras: A Certificate Training Module

Gary Strauss

	Thursday, April 28, 2022
	10:00 AM ET

A Four-Day Training Thursday – Sunday, April 28 – May 1, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST FREE INTRO: Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 pm EST…

Reiki Circle – May

Joanna Crespo

	Friday, May 13, 2022
	6:00 PM ET

An Evening Event Friday, May 13, 2022 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy to activate…

Ecstatic Breathwork: How To Have A Breath & Energy Orgasm

Barbara Carrellas

	Saturday, June 11, 2022
	1:00 PM ET

1 Session | Saturday, June 11, 2022 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET Online Your registration fee goes directly towards our summer fundraiser. We need your support now more than ever…

We Can Heal Ourselves: The 4 Self-Healing Methods of Qigong

Roger Jahnke

	Saturday, June 11, 2022
	3:00 PM ET

2 Sessions | Saturdays, June 11 & June 18, 2022 3:00 – 5:00 pm ET Online Your registration fee goes directly towards our summer fundraiser. We need your support now…

Awakening Your True Voice: Health & Vitality Through Better Breathing

Jean McClelland

	Monday, June 13, 2022
	6:00 PM ET

Three Sessions | Mondays, June 13 – 27 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET Online Your registration fee goes directly towards our summer fundraiser. We need your support now more…

Reiki for Self-Care to Improve Health & Vitality

Joanna Crespo

	Saturday, June 18, 2022
	10:00 AM ET

2 Sessions | Saturdays, June 18 & June 25, 2022 10:00 am – 2:00 pm ET Online Your registration fee goes directly towards our summer fundraiser. We need your support…

The Holding Space Method™ for Self Healing

Gary Strauss

	Tuesday, June 21, 2022
	5:00 PM ET

1 Session | Tuesday, June 21, 2022 5:00 – 9:00 pm ET Online Your registration fee goes directly towards our summer fundraiser. We need your support now more than ever…

Plant Remedies: Food as Medicine

Drew DiVittorio

	Tuesday, June 21, 2022
	7:00 PM ET

2 Sessions | Tuesdays, June 21 & June 28, 2022 7:00 – 8:30 pm ET Online Your registration fee goes directly towards our summer fundraiser. We need your support now…

Qigong Self-Care

Kathryn Davis

	Saturday, June 25, 2022
	1:00 PM ET

1 Session | Saturday, June 25, 2022 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET Online Your registration fee goes directly towards our summer fundraiser. We need your support now more than…

Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga®: Teacher Training Program

Lakshmi Voelker

	Wednesday, August 31, 2022
	5:43 PM ET

6 Zoom Sessions Course is on individual one-on-one basis Registration now open. For more than 5000 years, yoga has been one of the most impactful forms of fitness, stress relief…

Kat Kowalski

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

The Dying Child: End of Life Issues in Pediatrics

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The Dying Child: End of Life Issues in Pediatrics

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Awakening the Healer Within: Medical Qigong Practice Leader Certificate Training

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Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga®: Teacher Training Program

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A Guide to The Therapeutic Benefits of CBD & Cannabis

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Fermenting Vegetables: From Sauerkraut to Probiotic Delicacies

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Herbs for Intuitive Wisdom & A Winter Solstice Ritual Celebration

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Elements: The Language of the Chakras: A Certificate Training Module

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Reiki Circles

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Introduction to The Matrix of Magic: Using Medicinal Plants & Mysticism to Heal Our Energetic Bodies & Our Connection to Nature

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The Rainbow Body: Transforming Ordinary Consciousness

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The Matrix of Energy: How Botanicals, Prana & Qi Bridge Consciousness

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The Celestial Matrix—The Nutritional Nectar of Moonlight

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The Heart of the Matrix—Healing the Mind, Stress, Insomnia, Anxiety & Depression

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Open Center LIVE: An In-Depth Look at the Solving Chronic Pain Weekend Retreat

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Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity & Joy

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Why Are My Eyes So Tired? Improving Eye Health with Eastern and Western Methods

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Reiki Circle – SEPTEMBER

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Reiki Circle – OCTOBER

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The Body of Wisdom Practices for Breath Facilitators (Part 3)

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Food For Thought: Eating For A Calm & Balanced Mind

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Reiki Circle – NOVEMBER

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Introduction to Chinese Medicine and Taoism

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Reiki 2: Deeper Within

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Polarity Immersion: Certificate Training Module Towards Becoming a Craniosacral Practitioner

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Introduction to Chinese Medicine and Taoism

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Reiki Circle – DECEMBER

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Reiki Circle – January

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Medical Intuition for Healing Workshop: Self-Healing Techniques for Health Practitioners & Laypersons

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Reiki Circle – February

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An Apprenticeship in Herbal Medicine & Earth Rituals

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2nd Annual Chronic Pain Summit – A Weekend on Dynamic Healing

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Treating Depression and Anxiety with Herbal Medicine & Herbal Synergy

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Reiki Circle – March

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Craniosacral Unwinding I: Orientation & Understanding | A Certificate Training Module

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Green Medicine: A 4-Month Training in Herbalism

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Reiki Circle – April

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Traditional Chinese Healing Arts Towards a Health Coach Certification, Part 2 – The Art of Healing With Herbs

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Elements: The Language of the Chakras: A Certificate Training Module