Mia Howard is teaching yoga in Cutchogue, NY

From Mia:

I just wanted to post that I am teaching yoga, www.sunhealthworks.com, and also at the NOFO Wellness Center, in Cutchogue, NY, on Mondays and Fridays, at 10 am.  Classes are $15.

Thank you.  Happy Winter Solstice to you and yours.

Phoenix Botanicals ✿ December Specials & NYC Events

Hello, Friends✿

Happy December! Time's been a-flying on Phoenix wings. I'd like to let you know about December specials, and a couple of NY events coming up this week (...at least a few days before they start :)

✿Bust Magazine CRAFTACULAR Sunday Dec 11th, 11am-7pm at 82 Mercer Street, Soho
I will be at the NYC Bust Magazine Craftacular on Sunday, with Phoenix Botanicals and new photo prints. This year's event features classes and demos including making your own: terrarium, snowglobes, bathbombs, and ...mozzarella! Admission is $3 and early birds get the goodie bags. Hope to see you there! Check out the Craftacular special below.

✿ Make Your Own Herbal Lip Balms and Dream Pillows, Thursday Dec 8th, 7-8:45 pmMake beautiful herbal gifts for yourself and everyone on your list.  We'll use simple materials you will find in your kitchen, and at Flower Power.
Bring home at least 6 lip balms and a dream pillow, and all the knowledge you need to make more!
Cost 30.00, limit 10 people, there is still space! Register at Flower Power Herbs&Roots, 406 E Ninth Street, 212-982-6664

✿New Items & B612
In case you haven't visited my Etsy shop lately, I've been adding new items regularly. Most excited about a brand new Phoenix creation just waiting waiting to be labeled.. a botanical fragrance I have been perfecting for weeks, which will make its debut at the Craftacular and soon in the Etsy shop (ask for a small sample with your order :). B-612 recalls of a faraway planet, hosting a single rose and myriad baobab seedlings. Blended with strangely earthy plant and moss essential oils, in rose-infused jojoba and yes, baobab seed oil!

✿December Specials!
SOLSTICE GIVEAWAY, December 22Etsy orders placed Dec 5-21 will be entered in our Solstice Giveaway. Grand prize wins 50.00 in Phoenix treats of your choice! Other great sur-prizes too.
EMAIL LIST & CRAFTACULAR SPECIAL: 20% off at this event, with secret password BB612.
Enter secret code BB612 to receive 20% off  your online orders until Dec. 21.
Connect on the Phoenix Facebook page for more specials, new product announcements, and photos. Or check my news page... Please share this with your friends who may be interested!

Thank You for your friendship, feedback and support this year. Hope to see you soon. Have a great month full of magic, love and cheer!✿Irina

917-334-1325
www.phoenixbotanicals.com

 

Clothing Swap - Sunday Dec. 11 - 4 - 7 p.m.

Come join us with your holiday cheer, and try on some new-to-you fashion finds!!  We are gathering at the home of Viv, who has a storehouse of goodies to give away (sizes 6-10) and lives in Park Slope.  Please bring your own gently used, "just don't wear it" items (accessories, shoes, tops, bottoms, etc.), and a bottle or snack to share (homemade, extra credit!).  Also make sure you have a sturdy carrying tote for all the goods you find to bring home.  And of course, all are welcome, so come with a friend if you like.

When: Sunday, Dec. 11th 4-7pm

Where: will be sent with your rsvp, an email will go out with the info 12/9 (please tell us by 12/8)

We did this over the summer, to great success for all who participated.  Let's do it again!

Robyn

Robyn Rubenstein <robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com>

PS - Receiving is as wonderful as giving - if you don't have a lot to let go, you can still contribute by giving someone else's things a new home.

Marci Mathew in group show tonight! Monday Nov. 28

Robyn's Social Gathering - book group - "Magdala" by Valerie Gross

Hello lovelies,

You may have noticed I took a short vacation from social organizing in the last moments before my wedding, but Fall is here and I'm so excited to plan more wonderful times. This month will be a very special gathering, and our first time reading a book together.

I've wanted to read (our Circle leader) Valerie Gross' novel, "Magdala", as a group and discuss it with the author herself as a featured guest. The book is available at your favorite bookseller's and on kindle.

Here are the details:
Wednesday 10/26
7:30pm
Jana Fox's place, 52 east end ave
(Please give her full name to the doorman)

If convenient, bring a snack or drink to share!

I would appreciate an RSVP for those ABLE to attend by 10/21.

Blessings,
Robyn  <robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com>

Karen Sklaire at the Peoples Improv -- Monday Oct. 3, 8 p.m.

Hi! 

I will be performing my solo show "Drama at the Point" on Monday October 3 at 8pm 

at 

The Peoples Improv Theater ( the PIT):123 East 24 St ( betw Park/ Lex) 212-563-7488.

http://www.thepit-nyc.com/monthly.html

Drama at The Point! Huntspoint! When a small town girl gets placed in a South Bronx elementary school to teach drama, she faces the wild challenge with a little wink to Michelle Pfeiffer, Sidney Poitier and Michael Jackson. 

It is in conjunction with Becky Flaums show "Hopeless Romantic".  The entire show is an hour.

$10.

Hope to see you there!

Karen Sklaire

a wonderful review for "Magdala" - by Valerie Gross

” Magdala reminded me of The Mists of Avalon. Even if Magdala does not have the epic length of Zimmer Bradley’s reclaiming of the divine feminine, in my opinion it easily bears comparison with it. “

read Miriam Raven’s full review on Goddess Pages

I was thrilled and honored by this review of my novel, "Magdala".  I wish you all this joy of being understood, by a total stranger.  Amazing.  Enjoy!

Clothing Swap - Monday, July 25 - hosted by Robyn

Hi Beauties!

I just want to thank those who came out to sweat, cheer, and schmooze in Central Park last month - Carmen, Karyn, Karen, Lisa, Elizabeth, and Mia!  A special thank you to our excellent Intensati leader, Elizabeth, who helped us rock out in such a wonderful natural space.

This month we'll be meeting for a clothing swap!  These are a fun way to socialize and recycle at the same time - bring a bag of shoes, clothing, and accessories in good working order to offer our little community.  Also bring a snack or sip to add to the fun.

Details:

When: July 5th, Monday

Where: Miriam's Place, 4 W. 101st St., apt. 9A.

You can take the B or the C to 103rd. 

Time: 7pm - Until

Please let us know if you CAN make it - we would love to see you and your cool clothes!!

All my best,

Robyn

<robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com>

Viv Ellis -- Earth Born Jewelry Designs --- Only one of each piece

for more such beauties visit Viv's site:   http://earthbornjewelrydesigns.com/

Day After Solstice Event - Ladies' Picnic and Positive Workout in the Park!

It was so nice, we're gonna do it twice!!  Last month's event was so lovely and well, positive, we should all rinse and repeat.  Only this time, we'll get all the gorgeous vibes of outdoor weather while we workout, and then eat under the trees.  My friend and ace Intensati workout teacher, Elizabeth, has volunteered to lead us again in a motivating, uplifting, aerobic-invigorating hour of exercise, and then, of course, we will reward ourselves with a luscious pot luck dinner.  Bring a vegetarian de-lish for 4-6 people to share.  Free to all, but do rsvp to me asap!!

Where: Meet at Columbus Circle under the big gold horse statue.  There is a really nice open field just inside the park that has good flat areas for working out.

When: Wednesday, June 22nd, 6:30, to work out, 7:45 to chow down.

What to wear and bring: Wear workout clothes and workout shoes, bring a towel and water. No other equipment needed except a willingness to give yourself a chance to live the life you love in a body you love!

For the potluck, please bring a vegetarian dish or drink to share for 4-6 people.

Can't wait to see you all!

Robyn robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com

What is Intensati???

A high energy aerobics class that combines easy dance-based choreography with some yoga and martial arts movement. what makes it such an incredible workout and different from anything that most of you have done before is that there is a vocal element involved. you will be invited to speak positive affirmations and thoughts out loud while exercising. as strange as that may sound to some of you, it makes the physical workout itself much stronger, you will burn more calories and increase your cardiovascular strength. the bigger and better effect of the workout happens on your attitude and spirit, though. you will leave class uplifted and with more belief in yourself than you had before. it's a wonderful experience and i hope to see you all there! 

and flowers everywhere - potluck & positive workout Sunday May 22

WE’RE SWITCHING IT UP, LADIES!!

This month of rebirth and blossoming, we’ll be meeting to shake our booties, polish up our attitudes, and get some hang out time, too.  And did I mention the luxurious potluck fare???

My friend and amazing group exercise leader, Elizabeth, will be hosting us and sharing a very special form of aerobics exercise that I’ve been doing almost a year now.  Intensati has been deeply transformative for me, and I’ve been wanting to find a way to bring it to this community!!  So here we are. 

WHEN: MAY 22ND, SUNDAY

4pm Intensati blast with Elizabeth (all bodies, fitness levels welcome)

530pm Potluck at Elizabeth’s home in Hell’s Kitchen (midtown W.)

RSVP to me directly, robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com, and I will provide you with the exact meeting location

 What is Intensati???  A high energy aerobics class that combines easy dance-based choreography with some yoga and martial arts movement. what makes it such an incredible workout and different from anything that most of you have done before is that there is a vocal element involved. you will be invited to speak positive affirmations and thoughts out loud while exercising. as strange as that may sound to some of you, it makes the physical workout itself much stronger, you will burn more calories and increase your cardiovascular strength. the bigger and better effect of the workout happens on your attitude and spirit, though. you will leave class uplifted and with more belief in yourself than you had before. it's a wonderful experience and i hope to see you all there! 

 strengthen your body as well as your spirit!! 

What to wear and bring: Wear workout clothes and workout shoes, bring a towel and water. No other equipment needed except a willingness to give yourself a chance to live the life you love in a body you love!

For the potluck, please bring a vegetarian dish to share for 5-7 people.

To learn more about Intensati, please visit www.satilife.com

NYC Red Tent Temple - April 30

Dear Sister-Goddess,

We welcome you to the Red Tent Temple*.

First we want to thank Deb, Ruth, and Hope for coming to our April 2nd Red Tent Temple. It was wonderful to meet you and share time and stories. We hope you found the Red Tent Temple welcoming and nurturing. We hope you will come again.

Now to announce the next Red Tent Temple*:

It will be on Saturday, April 30.

Doors will open at 5 p.m.

There will be introductions, a meditation and sharing time beginning at 8:00PM

Please RSVP for the address of our Manhattan location.

When you RSVP please tell us what you plan to bring for the potluck. It can be cheese, chips, fruit, chocolates, or red-tinged beverage (wine, hibiscus tea, pomegranate juice!).

Since it is April 30 is May Eve - Let us celebrate Spring and being together by bringing flowers that we can share. We all like taking flowers home, bringing Spring into our homes. Sharing flowers is tradition of May Day that I remember from my childhood.

Please bring an offering of your choice: candles, body glitter, bindis, temporary tattoos, spare jewelry and other inspired adornments, instruments you want to play...and your loving hearts! Don't forget to RSVP so we can stock the table for a delectable evening.

We are still looking for large floor pillows, red/purple/pink blankets or afgans, to make our space cozy and comfortable for everyone. We are also looking for contributions of goddess-themed tunes/cds, books and wall art, fancy fabric, shawls and scarves.

Come on April 30, bedecked in all your womanly glory: red/purple/fushia/dark pink/burgundy (colors suggested but by no means required).

Please forward this email to any of your friends that might be interested in sharing love woman space with others.

For more information and to RSVP contact
Carolyn at parismalcolm464@aol.com or
Ramona at whole.wellness@gmail.com.

With sweet and tender blessings,
NYC Red Tent Temple

 *The Red Tent Temple Mission

Red Tent Temple is more than a women's circle. Rooted in radical self care, it is a group process of shifting from busy into the beauty of the moment. Diving into the luxury of intentional womanspace, together we will weave a collective tapestry of the sacred feminine in the heart of NYC.

Whether you desire rest and the peaceful embrace of our healing sanctum, an opportunity to share laughter and tears, a glass of wine, good food and inspiring music, or an excuse to wear body glitter, join us in honoring ourselves and our sisterhood. Red Tent Temple is open each month from 5-10 p.m. on the Saturday nearest the new moon.

Path to Personal Freedom - Lisa Meta Griff

Women’s Potluck Wednesday April 13th 730pm @ Robyn's

Hi beautiful goddesses!  Next week is another opportunity to connect with fabulous women, creating intentional womanspace.  Take some time out of the busy routine to just hang out, share a glass of wine, good food and eclectic music, or if you need an excuse to wear body glitter!!

Please bring a vegetarian dish or beverage to share, and join us for a relaxed, joyful evening of chit chat and deep connection.

Location: my home in Brooklyn, 4 stops from Manhattan on the J/M line, also close to the G train at Flushing Ave.  I am open to anyone who would like to host an event at their place in Manhattan – please contact me asap if you’d like to have us over!

RSVP:  robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com Let me know you are coming!  I will email you the exact address.  Feel free to forward or post this event, but be sure your folks rsvp and tell me how they found out about the event.  Thanks – can’t wait to see ya!

check out Charity Schubert on April 6th in "The Illusion of Kindness"

more info at http://www.nativealiens.org

Time: Wednesday, April 6 at 8:00pm - April 10 at 5:00pm
Place: Access Theatre Inc, 380 Broadway, 4th Floor, NYC

Athena Huckaby invites you to a women's spirituality festival! June 9-12- Pennsylvania

Where Womyn Gather is a women's spirituality festival that I've been attending since 2005.

The festival is held in Northeastern Pennsylvania and will be taking place June 9th through the 12th. Each year we honor a different aspect of the Goddess and a different element: this year the element is air and the Goddess aspect is the Maiden.

The festival is three to four days of experiential workshops, rituals, drumming, singing and exploration. Experience the Lakota Inipi Sweat Lodge, Red Temple, and Sacred Fire. There is Gyrlspace for the young and a Marketplace for all to enjoy the creations of craftswomyn, and the very reasonable admission price includes all of this plus lodging and three vegetarian meals per day.

Please visit the website, www.wherewomyngather.com for more information!

Potluck of Thurs. March 24 postponed to Wed. April 13

Hi Lovelies!

After hearing many regrets from the community, and very few able to come to this week's scheduled event, I've decided to move the potluck at my place to a new date and day.

Please rsvp if you can come - April 13th Wednesday evening 7:30 pm - Until?

Thanks so much, and I look forward to seeing you!!

Robyn
robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com

Path to Personal Freedom - Breath & Meditation Workshop w/ Lisa Meta - Sat. 4/2

Are you experiencing frustration around your job, finances, health, relationships? Do you feel stuck or lost?

This workshop is designed to help you become more aware of deeply ingrained beliefs and thoughts you unconsciously create and hold on to, limiting your life experience. By realizing that thoughts actually shape reality, we can begin to shift our thoughts and actions.

Through the use of bioenergetic exercises and expressive free form dance we guide you into a space of body awareness and grounding. Once total physical presence is established the mind can also become aware and present. Biodynamic breath aides in quieting the mind and brings you into a deep meditative state.

Let go of the past and step into the present, recognize you have the ability to design your life and feel empowered instead of trapped.

This first workshop on personal freedom will be one out of a series of workshops that are dedicated to supporting you on your path to personal freedom. You will begin to develop healthy coping mechanisms that lay a new foundation for you to think from, while building your spiritual tool box.

We invite you to delve deep into self discovery on your path to personal freedom.

Co- Hosted by Lisa Meta

At Reflections Yoga, 250 W49 th St., Between 8th Ave & Broadway
Cost: $35

Space is limited! To reserve your spot please email: urbanbreathnyc@gmail.com
Wear comfortable clothing and bring drinking water. This is an active workshop.

Come see Nathalie Michel in "Unraveling" on Monday March 21

Potluck Thursday 3/24, 7:30pm @ Robyn's in Brooklyn (note date change)

Hi beautiful goddesses!  There’s always so much to say after our circle completes, but some of us have to rush home to get ready for early mornings, etc.  Now’s our chance to just hang out!! 

Please bring a vegetarian dish or beverage to share, and join us for a relaxed, joyful evening of chit chat and deep connection.

Location: my home in Brooklyn, 4 stops from Manhattan on the J/M line, also close to the G train at Flushing Ave.   email me for the exact address:  robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com

***I am also open to anyone who would like to host this event at their place in Manhattan – please contact me asap if you’d like to have us over for this month or for future events!

Welcome to the Red Tent Temple! -- Sat. March 5

Dear Sister-Goddess,

We welcome you to the Red Tent Temple.

Doors open on Saturday, March 5 at 5 p.m.

Please RSVP for the address of our Manhattan location.
Red Tent Temple is more than a women's circle. Rooted in radical self care, it is a group process of shifting from busy into the beauty of the moment. Diving into the luxury of intentional womanspace, together we will weave a collective tapestry of the sacred feminine in the heart of NYC.

Whether you desire rest and the peaceful embrace of our healing sanctum, an opportunity to share laughter and tears, a glass of wine, good food and inspiring music, or an excuse to wear body glitter, join us in honoring ourselves and our sisterhood. Red Tent Temple is open each month from 5-10 p.m. on the Saturday nearest the new moon.

Come on March 5, bedecked in all your womanly glory: red/purple/fushia/dark pink/burgundy (colors suggested but by no means required). Please bring an offering of your choice: a small donation, potluck dish, red-tinged beverage (wine, hibiscus tea, pomegranate juice!), candles, flowers, chocolates, instruments you want to play...and your loving hearts! Don't forget to RSVP so we can stock the table for a delectable evening.

We are also gathering resources for the temple library so please consider contributions of goddess-themed tunes/cds, books and wall art, fancy fabric, floor pillows, blankets, shawls and scarves, body glitter, bindis, temporary tattoos, spare jewelry and other inspired adornment.

For more information and to RSVP contact
Carolyn at parismalcolm464@aol.com or
Ramona at whole.wellness@gmail.com.

With sweet and tender blessings,
NYC Red Tent Temple

REMINDER: Circle Social Gathering - THIS WEEK ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT!

We'll be meeting to explore movement and our own wild dance at a 5Rhythms class on Wednesday night in the W. Village.  

8-930pm, tea/coffee after as an option.  More details are in the previous post.  I'd love to see you all there!! 

RSVP to me directly if you plan to attend, so I can look out for you.  robyn.rubenstein@gmail.com

Circle Women – Inaugural Social Gathering - with Robyn Rubenstein

Once monthly I will be inviting you -- the women from our circle -- to connect as friends and friends to be, for a fun event around the city. 

This month:  5Rhythms Dance Class

5Rhythms is a movement meditation practice drawing from many indigenous and world traditions using tenets of shamanistic, ecstatic, mystical and eastern philosophy.  The practice explores the idea that everything is energy, and moves in waves, patterns and rhythms.  A teacher takes us through a set of 5 rhythms in this free-style, be who you are dance class.  So come sweat and inspire yourself!!   

·         No pre-registration required, no dance training needed! 

·         Please rsvp to me, so I can get a sense of who’s planning to attend.

·         Cost: $15, $10 full-time students. 

When:  Wednesday February 23^rd, 8-930pm (coffee/tea after as desired)

Where: Joffrey Ballet School, 434 Sixth Ave., 4th Floor
Closest subway: A/C/E, D/F/V to West 4th St. 

Suggestions are most welcome for future events  -  please contact me directly at robyn.rubensteinATgmail.com to add your idea (and to RSVP!)

Phoenix Botanicals- for your wild heart and body~ by Irina Adam

Sensual herbal skincare made with fresh local plants and organic ingredients~
New biodegradable paper lip balm ecotubes -work like 'push-pops' !
Handmade by me in Brooklyn~ Lots of Rose options for Love month...

Find them on Etsy and at local herbstore FlowerPower, 406 E 9th st.

Enjoy 20% off through February with Etsy coupon code: PHOENIXLOVESYOU

Love,
Irina
www.phoenixbotanicals.com        http://www.etsy.com/shop/phoenixbotanicals

p.s. from Valerie:  Irina's products are tried and true!  my hands never felt so smooth in winter.

Robyn's Rubenstein's Art - keep the votes coming!

Here is a sample from the newest competition...

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