Discover the magic within and connect with your higher self at our enchanting Spiritual Pop-Up. Dive into a realm of profound wisdom, inner peace, and positive energy as we explore the infinite possibilities of spiritual growth and well-being. Whether you're a seasoned seeker or new to this path, our event promises to elevate your consciousness and leave you feeling recharged and inspired.
This event is part of a community-building initiative to foster meaningful relationships and create space to unite, challenge, and communally discuss all things spiritual. The Spiritual Pop-Up will feature presentations from guest speakers and workshops from hosts locally, nationally, and globally! Guest speakers will convey insights into spirituality and welcome questions and further discussion. Guest workshop hosts will cover various topics such as transcendental meditation, Qi Gong, and more! Bring a friend that you think could benefit from this event! Information about Day 1 is available here.
Our second event will feature presentations on the below topics:Â
Apocalyptic Spirituality
Making an Effort
Hypnosis, Manifestation, Overcoming Generational Trauma, and Stepping into Spiritual Power
Intention-Setting Journaling, Yoga, & Sound Bath Session
This event is presented by the Department of Psychology at the New School for Social Research (NSSR) with support provided by the NSSR Community Project Grant.
Effective February 23, 2023, event guests and/or visitors to the New School are no longer required to provide proof of up-to-date vaccination or negative result from a PCR test and do not need to use the CLEAR app to present their vaccination status.Â
Wearing a mask is recommended but not required on campus.
By joining this online event, you will be prompted to accept Zoom Terms of Service. If the session is recorded, you acknowledge that by participating, your name, phone number, and profile picture might be visible to the public. You can customize your personal information when creating your Zoom account. The New School may use any recorded material from the event.
Originally from Toronto, David Grundman began his Kabbalah education as a child traveling between different Kabbalah Centres with his parents, and studying at the Kabbalah Children’s Academy. He became a teacher in 2010 in Miami, where he taught for five years. David made the decision to take a hiatus from teaching in order to experience the wisdom of Kabbalah in everyday life with the hope that walking in his students’ shoes would assist his spiritual growth and strengthen his skills as an instructor. He went back to college where he received an associate's degree in Business Administration and Marketing, and graduated as valedictorian of his class. A passionate and dynamic teacher, David makes an effort to share deep and profound wisdom in a way that all can understand. He uses personal examples to make the wisdom accessible and relevant to everyday life. His goal is to help people understand the perfect system of this universe and see how they fit in. He is fulfilled by seeing others empowered by the wisdom of Kabbalah.
Conor (they/them) majored in Biblical Studies at George Fox University in Newberg, OR, graduating in 2017. After earning their Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2020, they pastored a United Church of Christ (UCC) church in Woodbridge, NJ before joining First Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn as the Outreach Minister early in 2023. Their present roles include leading worship, preaching, coordinating the pastoral care team, organizing our homeless ministry, and facilitating adult education programming. All of their work is meant to be an expression of their gratitude for the resurrecting grace of God, and is guided by the conviction that the Gospel means the spiritual and material liberation of the world. They have published and presented numerous projects in the field of biblical studies through publications such as the Journal of Religion and Violence and The Journal of Women and Criminal Justice, and at professional academic conferences like the Society for Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion. They have taught adult education classes on topics ranging from police and prison abolition, to the question of theodicy, and the biblical reading practices of Nicaraguan socialist revolutionaries. They are currently working on a book project that explores the use of the Bible in U.S. policing culture.
Natalie Chan's journey from Taiwan to the United States has shaped her into a multi-talented and passionate artist. With a background in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin and a degree in Photography from the School of Visual Arts (SVA), Natalie's educational pursuits have given her a unique perspective on life and art. Natalie's artistic exploration extends beyond traditional mediums, as she has dedicated over a decade of her life to practicing Ashtanga, a dynamic form of yoga that emphasizes strength and flexibility. In addition, during the challenging times brought on by the pandemic, Natalie embarked on a self-taught journey in sound bath therapy, using the power of sound and vibrations to create a deeply relaxing and meditative experience for herself and others.
Iya Affo is a Culturalist and Historical Trauma Specialist who earned Western Certification as a Trauma Specialist. Iya is Certified to facilitate Dr. Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model for Caregiving, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). She is a Certified Trauma & Resilience Life Coach, a Certified Adverse Childhood Experiences Trainer and has completed Certification for the Native American based Fatherhood is Sacred/Motherhood is Sacred program. With an eye on indigenous healing practices, Iya has visited more than 30 countries around the world and has spent extended time living and studying in Native American, Yoruba, Buddhist, Hindu and Taoist communities in various countries. Most recently, she traveled to Kenya where she delivered a keynote address and led workshops on neuro healing.
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