In early December, I volunteered for a week as an Urban Zen Integrative Therapists (UZIT) at St. Damien’s Pediatric Hospital in Haiti. Gillian Cilibrasi, Mitten Wainwright, Liz Lattuga, and I taught yoga to the staff and a handful of the sick children.
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On Wednesday December 7th, for one night only, we hosted Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author, in conversation with former Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill and Jesse LaGreca, Occupy Wall Street activist and blogger at The Daily Kos. They discussed the fall and bailout of Wall Street, the perils of speaking truth to power, and the tough choices ahead for America. The event took place at Alliance Francaise, and was streamed live on FORA.
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A Work in Progress in Julian Schnabel's Studio
It’s been a while since I last wrote, and I hope you’re well and thriving in these fascinating times.
Occupy Wall Street, the currency crisis in Europe, the deep polarization of American politics, and the aftermath of the Arab Spring, are only a few signs of the historical shifts in which we’re living. Culture Project, an organization I highly respect and proudly support, casts an artistic spotlight on social injustice and is at the forefront of crucial conversations.
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On June 10th 2011, I produced a conversation with the The 13 Indigenous Grandmothers at the Urban Zen Foundation. Pls see the review here.
The grandmothers offered their wisdom, teachings, and prayers for staying in balance during these tumultuous times. They walk the spiritual world with practical feet, inspiring joyful service. To close the evening the grandmothers provided personal healing sessions to all those interested.
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It has been awhile, and much has happened since my last newsletter. The biggest news is that I am now the Program Director at the Urban Zen, Donna Karan’s Foundation in New York.
Our mission is to engage our audience on the important issues of integrative wellbeing, cultural preservation, and empowerment of children.
Working at Urban Zen is a natural progression from JANERA. I am now producing distinctive and transformative programming in our gorgeous space in the West Village. If you’re interested in any of these subjects, check out our website, or attend our events.
I often get asked, “what will happen to JANERA?” For now I’ve put our regular programming on hold, but will let you know as soon as I start again.
Keep checking back!
Janera
