Greenpoint Classes NYC, New York

McGolrick Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

This small park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is packed with enough wild foods to keep us more than busy for hours. The event, co-sponsored by The Down to Earth Farmer's Market, will begin with a 30-minute presentation, including fresh specimens, artwork, recipe samples, and photos, at the market under the Shelter Pavilion, in the center of the park. A 2-hour walking tour will follow. Sunny, grassy areas will provide a pethora of late spring greens....

McGolrick Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

This small park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is packed with enough wild foods to keep us more than busy for hours. The event, co-sponsored by The Down to Earth Farmer's Market, will begin with a 30-minute presentation, including fresh specimens, artwork, recipe samples, and photos, at the market under the Shelter Pavilion, in the center of the park. A 2-hour walking tour will follow. Sunny, grassy areas will provide a pethora of late spring greens....

Altered States of Consciousness

Lovelink

A workshop on psychedelic integration through seminar and induced altered states without the use of psychoactive substances. Psychedelic, meaning “mind manifesting” is an altered state of consciousness occurring with or without the use of psychoactive substances. We are seeing the rising popularity of psychedelics in scientific research as well as underground ceremonies, helping people experience profound healing, meaning, and interconnectedness. ...

French Pronunciation Workshop: Beginner Level

Learn French BK

Join us for a fun workshop and master the rules of pronunciation to strengthen your accent and feel comfortable speaking French. If there is one difficult aspect about learning French, it is definitely the pronunciation! All these new words can seem overwhelming when you first start learning. But spending time practicing pronunciation is not only helpful, it's essential. Join us for an exceptional workshop, with two options depending on your level....

French Pronunciation Workshop: Intermediate Level

Learn French BK

Join us for a fun workshop and master the rules of pronunciation to strengthen your accent and feel comfortable speaking French. If there is one difficult aspect about learning French, it is definitely the pronunciation! All these new words can seem overwhelming when you first start learning. But spending time practicing pronunciation is not only helpful, it's essential. Join us for an exceptional workshop, with two options depending on your level....

Mad Hatter's Howling Moon Tea Party

Human@Ease

True Giving Kundalini Yoga

Human@Ease @ 31 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Students attending thisc class will learn the combined meditation, mantras, physical exercise and breathing techniques which is Kundalini. The yoga of awareness. One of the most ancient forms of yoga only recently practiced in the west. Kundalini rapidly awakens your full potential of human awareness, giving you the power to deeply listen and deliver greatness in all that you do.  **Pay What You Wish**

True Giving Vinyasa Flow

Human@Ease @ 31 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Vinyasa yoga class will take you through a series of postures that will invigorate and cleanse mind, body, and soul. Vinyasa focuses on connecting movement and breath to create unity and oneness within one body. Pay What You Wish

Artlab Storytime (6-18 months)

ESS Community Projects @ 70 Eckford St, Brooklyn, NY

An introduction to the studio for the tiniest artists. This class features books, balls and simple (often edible) project options with crayons, fingerpaints or stamp pads. The concepts of color, shape, texture and line are introduced through songs, stories and movement activities for children and their grownups to experience together.  Note: This class is for artists ages 6-18 months and their adult collaborators.

Inferno Hot Pilates

Human@Ease @ 31 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Inferno Hot Pilates is a high intensity interval training using Pilates principles. It is performed in a room heated to 95 degrees with a humidity of 40%. This high intensity work-out is designed to have your body feeling long and lean. It is an amazing workout that strengthens muscles and burns fat. The high intensity interval training keeps your heart rate up which will help to burn fat. The Pilates principles help to sculpt the body and have...

Do You Flow Yoga

Human@Ease @ 31 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY

A certified Core-Strength Vinyasa teacher, DM invites Yogis of all levels to deepen their knowledge and practice. Follow a deconstructed, workshop style class focusing on building poses from a strong foundation.  DM will offer alignment cues and adjustments, as well as necessary alternatives, allowing each student to develop a personalized, customized and safe practice.

Virtual POUND

Human@Ease @ 31 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY

POUND is full-body cardio jam session inspired by the infectious energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective...

Virtual Breathwork for Balance

Human@Ease @ 31 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Dropping out of the head, and into the body. Wim Hof Method Instructor and Physical Therapist Campbell combines a variety of breathwork modalities with gentle movement to take participants from the rush and noise of daily life to a quiet, balanced state of relaxation. An opportunity to press pause on your week, and reacquaint yourself with stillness and silence.  Participants will be guided to a state of deep relaxation,...

Modern Backstrap Weaving with Weaving Hand

Sacred Arts Research Foundation

Students will learn the wonderful art of weaving using a modern day version of a Peruvian backstrap loom. Participants of the workshop will learn two techniques and will be able to make colorful woven sashes, straps, belts or bands using a variety of colored and textured yarn. Note: All materials are included and participants have the option of purchasing a backstrap kit.

Bansuri Flute Workshop

Sacred Arts Research Foundation

The bansuri bamboo flute of India is historically depicted as the instrument that conveys the love between Radha and Krishna. Its smooth bamboo tones mixed with endless possibilities to slide and bend notes creates a distinctly beautiful sound unlike any flute in the world. In this 3 hour intensive workshop, bansuri master Eric Fraser will teach techniques and compositions for bansuri as well as Indian ragas. Beginners and experienced bansuri players...

Rav Drum & Handpan Composition Workshop

Sacred Arts Research Foundation

Explore the sound of the Rav Vast with musician, luthier and music teacher, Ricky Hillson. After a Rav Vast/ Handpan performance, Ricky will be leading a workshop on Rav techniques and song development.  Drawing from his own compositional techniques, our goal in this class is to grow your ability as a handpan music composer and increase your tonal control. Join us for a gathering of sound and education.

New Year Health Rituals

Antidote Apothecary + Tea Bar

If renewed health was one of your resolutions , then this class will give you the tools to stay committed to your wish.   Whether you are working on limiting a sugar craving, quitting smoking, or losing weight, learn which herbs and nutritional support can offer an alternative to keep you on track in the New Year.  Recipes and Tastings included.

Herbal Medicine for Your Heart

Antidote Apothecary + Tea Bar

Explore tasty plant remedies that have the ability to stimulate the senses, get the blood moving, calm the nervous system, and elevate the mood—all qualities we need for practicing the art of connection with ourselves and others.  Delicious recipes, treats and elixirs will be shared and tasted in this heart-opening class.

French Conversation

Learn French BK

Who You Are: ​ Open to students who can understand and interact in formal and casual context and feel comfortable speaking French. ​ What You’ll Learn: ​ Speaking French when you’re not living in a francophone country doesn’t happen every day. Through a series of discussions led in French, students will discuss current events and all the things that interest them. News articles, podcast and TV clips will be studied to generate discussions,...

Gong Bath

Sacred Arts Research Foundation

The Gong is an ancient healing tool from the east with the capacity to bring deep relaxation and healing to those who open themselves to it. Join us for a special evening filled with gongs, singing bowls, and many other healing instruments with a true master.