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October 2018
Friday Night Series: The Path of Wellbeing – October 26
Despite physical or emotional pain, everyone can learn to develop compassion, wisdom, and even appreciation for our situation and our lives. In this three-week series with Kim and Dan, we'll practice and learn how to regard difficulties as opportunities to deepen your relationship with yourself and others. Discover a sense of peace and ease in your life which doesn’t depend on eradicating pain, generating pleasant feelings, or creating ideal circumstances. Our experienced teachers will guide you in a unique blend…
Find out more »November 2018
Friday Night Series: The Path of Wellbeing – November 2
Despite physical or emotional pain, everyone can learn to develop compassion, wisdom, and even appreciation for our situation and our lives. In this three-week series with Kim and Dan, we'll practice and learn how to regard difficulties as opportunities to deepen your relationship with yourself and others. Discover a sense of peace and ease in your life which doesn’t depend on eradicating pain, generating pleasant feelings, or creating ideal circumstances. Our experienced teachers will guide you in a unique blend…
Find out more »Your Body is Your Practice – Monthly Workshop November
Learning to become mindful and familiar with our body sensations and paying attention to our physical reactions can help with stress, pain, and self-acceptance. In this monthly workshop with experienced teacher Dan Cayer, you will learn to activate your body's natural relaxation response through practicing simple techniques. Our body can be a source of joy and confidence, and an instrument for pleasure and connection. But all too often, we experience it as an achy, chubby, worry and tension-filled burden that…
Find out more »Your Body Is Your Practice: A Retreat Featuring Meditation and the Alexander Technique
Register with a friend by October 12 and you both save $50! Creating an attitude of openness and curiosity paves the way for true healing. By learning to not micromanage our body, we discover our body’s natural intelligence and posture. Meditation and the Alexander Tecnique will be applied to help you directly contact innate healthiness and ease, without having to try to be ‘better.’ These are practices and an attitude shift that you can take with you long after the…
Find out more »December 2018
Your Body is Your Practice – Monthly Workshop December
Learning to become mindful and familiar with our body sensations and paying attention to our physical reactions can help with stress, pain, and self-acceptance. In this monthly workshop with experienced teacher Dan Cayer, you will learn to activate your body's natural relaxation response through practicing simple techniques. Our body can be a source of joy and confidence, and an instrument for pleasure and connection. But all too often, we experience it as an achy, chubby, worry and tension-filled burden that…
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The Path of Wellbeing Program
Support for Stress, Physical Pain, and Emotional Struggles Jan 10 - Mar 30, 2019 | Registration Deadline January 2 with Kimberly Brown and Dan Cayer Wellbeing is available to everyone, no matter what the circumstances. When we are physically or emotionally struggling, we believe our life is on hold until we are cured or our problems are resolved. The Path of Wellbeing is the understanding that despite adverse conditions we can learn to develop compassion, wisdom, and even appreciation for…
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Your Body is Your Practice – Monthly Workshop February
Learning to become mindful and familiar with our body sensations and paying attention to our physical reactions can help with stress, pain, and self-acceptance. In this monthly workshop with experienced teacher Dan Cayer, you will learn to activate your body's natural relaxation response through practicing simple techniques. Our body can be a source of joy and confidence, and an instrument for pleasure and connection. But all too often, we experience it as an achy, chubby, worry and tension-filled burden that…
Find out more »March 2019
Weekly Dharma Gathering: Kindness As Insight: An Embodiment Practice for Feeling Stuck
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7pm with Dan Cayer - "Kindness As Insight: An Embodiment Practice for Feeling Stuck" Location: Integral Yoga Institute 227 West 13th Street (between 7th and 8th avenues) New York, NY 10011 The Rose Room Important: Lobby space is limited - we kindly ask that you register and submit payment in advance. The doors of Integral Yoga will close at 7:15pm after which point you will not be admitted. Please arrive on time. The Weekly Dharma Gathering is a…
Find out more »Your Body is Your Practice – Monthly Workshop March
Learning to become mindful and familiar with our body sensations and paying attention to our physical reactions can help with stress, pain, and self-acceptance. In this monthly workshop with experienced teacher Dan Cayer, you will learn to activate your body's natural relaxation response through practicing simple techniques. Our body can be a source of joy and confidence, and an instrument for pleasure and connection. But all too often, we experience it as an achy, chubby, worry and tension-filled burden that…
Find out more »April 2019
May 2019
Your Body is Your Practice – Monthly Workshop May
Learning to become mindful and familiar with our body sensations and paying attention to our physical reactions can help with stress, pain, and self-acceptance. In this monthly workshop with experienced teacher Dan Cayer, you will learn to activate your body's natural relaxation response through practicing simple techniques. Our body can be a source of joy and confidence, and an instrument for pleasure and connection. But all too often, we experience it as an achy, chubby, worry and tension-filled burden that…
Find out more »Unconditional Healing: A New Model of Health For Difficult Times (Hudson Valley Retreat)
Join this early summer weekend retreat in the Hudson Valley, which draws on meditation practice, the Alexander Technique, and group reflection, discussion and support. In this workshop, we will learn: A more expansive view of health that transforms our relationship to pain and discomfort. A time-honored meditation practice that instills peace and fosters insight. How our body was designed to be supported with ease. How to reduce suffering when facing difficult or intractable situations. A practice that strengthens loving-kindness toward…
Find out more »June 2019
A Public Talk: “How Uncertainty Can Heal the Body.”
Public Meditation and Dharma Talk Every Tuesday evening at 7pm at the Integral Yoga Institute in the Rose Room 227 West 13th Street (between 7th and 8th avenues) New York, NY 10011 $10 general admission, $5 students The Weekly Dharma Gathering is a perfect introduction to meditation practice and the Shambhala teachings, as well as an opportunity to connect with like-minded New Yorkers. The evening consists of guided meditation, a talk by one of our teachers, discussion, and a reception.…
Find out more »November 2019
Unconditional Healing: Holding Sacred View During Uncertain Times
Unconditional Healing: Holding Sacred View During Uncertain Times Adversity Exposes the Uncertainty That is Always With Us As such, it presents an opportunity for developing bravery, wisdom and compassion for oneself and others. Uncertainty about health, career, relationships, or even our planet helps us to differentiate the essential from the superficial in our lives. We can awaken and transform even in the midst of dire circumstances. At Holy Cross Monastery: November 1-November 3 Join this autumn retreat in the Hudson…
Find out more »Wellness: Mindfulness in the Digital Age
Staying mindful and healthy is more challenging than ever with multitasking and digital demands on our attention, especially smartphones. Using experiential exercises, Dan Cayer teaches a three-step process for staying balanced and thoughtful, even while staring at a screen. Learn tips for mindfulness and body awareness that will reduce clutter and distractions and help you become more productive and less frazzled. Cayer is a nationally certified Alexander Technique teacher working in the fields of pain, injury, and stress. He has…
Find out more »What I Do
I teach an innovative approach to dealing with pain and stress drawing on my training as an Alexander Technique teacher and my experience coming back from a life-changing injury. I also provide hands-on instruction and support for adults who wish to learn how to swim without fear or pain. Learn more »
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