Walter Beebe, founder and long-time president of The Open Center, passed away following a hiking accident on July 1, at the age of 82. In lieu of flowers, the family requests to please send donations to The Open Center.
Walter Beebe, founder and long-time president of The Open Center, passed away following a hiking accident on July 1, at the age of 82. In lieu of flowers, the family requests to please send donations to The Open Center.
BORN OUT OF THE HEART OF NYC IN 1984, THE OPEN CENTER IS THE LONGEST-RUNNING URBAN HOLISTIC CENTER IN THE COUNTRY.
OUR MISSION IS TO ADDRESS THE REAL-LIFE CHALLENGES OF EXISTENCE THROUGH SPIRITUAL, HOLISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE PRACTICES TO CREATE A HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OURSELVES, EACH OTHER AND THE PLANET.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MISSION AND 38-YEAR HISTORY.
BORN IN THE HEART OF NYC IN 1984, THE OPEN CENTER IS THE LONGEST-RUNNING URBAN HOLISTIC CENTER IN THE COUNTRY.
OUR MISSION IS TO ADDRESS THE REAL-LIFE CHALLENGES OF EXISTENCE THROUGH SPIRITUAL, HOLISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE PRACTICES TO CREATE A HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OURSELVES, EACH OTHER AND THE PLANET.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MISSION AND 38-YEAR HISTORY.
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At The Open Center, we provide a gateway to self-discovery and personal growth. Our advanced trainings range from comprehensive state-certified professional certifications to in-depth holistic and integrative studies. These programs are designed to support your existing practice, help you launch a new business or change careers, or take your passions to the next level.
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At The Open Center, we provide a gateway to self-discovery and personal growth. Our advanced trainings range from comprehensive state-certified professional certifications to in-depth holistic and integrative studies. These programs are designed to support your existing practice, help you launch a new business or change careers, or take your passions to the next level.
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Now in its 25th year, The Esoteric Quest is one of the world’s leading international conferences and travel series engaged with the rediscovery of the lost or half-forgotten spiritual history of the West. Founded in 1995, it brings together scholars, writers, artists and performers deeply versed in the Western Esoteric Tradition and offers some of the leading events in the world on this profound topic.
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