Volunteer In Person or Remotely through New York Cares

Unlike 9/11, when New Yorkers could quickly channel their fear and sorrow into volunteerism, the uncertainties surrounding Covid-19 have made it hard for citizens to know the best ways to help. New York Cares, founded in 1987 to harness New Yorkers’ famous spirit of giving through efficiency and economies of scale, has partnered with the city’s Volunteer Coordination Task Force to centralize and coordinate coronavirus volunteer efforts. Read More »

Chicken Little or Captain Oblivious?

In his first inaugural address to our nation, Franklin D. Roosevelt stated, “There is nothing to fear but fear itself.” I’m concerned that this coronavirus situation has stirred up more fear and anxiety than is helpful. Read More »

Boost Immunity with an Ayurvedic Seasonal Detox

Ayurveda’s approach to keeping the immune system strong is maintaining a balance of body, mind and spirit. One way to achieve this is by incorporating a seasonal detox into your health program. Seasonal changes disrupt the body’s equilibrium, and detoxing will help the body adjust to those changes. Read More »

United Palace Opens Online Sanctuary of Spiritual Artistry

The United Palace of Spiritual Arts (UPSA), in Washington Heights, has opened the world’s first online sanctuary of spiritual artistry. It will be broadcast live across the web 24/7, so visitors can go there any time to pray, meditate, center themselves or connect with a higher power. Read More »

During the Pandemic, Taskin Bakery Truly ‘Delivers’

New Jersey-based Taskin Bakery, which supplies handmade baked goods to 100 New York restaurants, supermarkets, hotels and schools, is not only continuing to serve its customers during the pandemic, but is also giving back to the New York community through donations to churches, hospitals, students sheltering in dorms, and other individuals in need, including the homeless. Read More »

Self-Realization Fellowship Offers Yogic Resources for Cultivating Calm

Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), an international nonprofit and the parent organization of the New York City Center of Self-Realization Fellowship on East 28th Street, is offering free online resources to help people cultivate a sense of calm and resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic. The key focus is the ancient science of yoga—a philosophy and practice that provides simple tools Read More »

New York Open Center Develops Digital Toolkit for Stressed Workers

The New York Open Center has created New Yorkers for New York, a digital stress- reduction toolkit for the city’s frontline and essential workers as well as the greater community. Read More »

Jean McClelland to Teach Vocal Support Workshop Online

Jean McClelland, a faculty member of Columbia University’s Graduate Program in Acting and the New York Open Center and a guest lecturer in the music department at William Paterson University, will offer a four-session online workshop, The Flow of Voice Breath and Body, on four consecutive Monday evenings from 6 to 7:30, beginning May 4. Read More »

Daoist Workshop at Eastover Will Focus on Five Vital Organs

Professor Livia Kohn and Master Yang Fukui will lead a workshop, Quantum Daoist Cultivation: The Five Organs, from June 19 through 26 at Eastover Estate and Eco-Village, in the Berkshire Mountains. Each of the first five days, they will focus on a specific organ, with the sixth day devoted to comprehensive discussion. Read More »

Coronavirus Pet Safety: Facts and Tips for Dog and Cat Owners

Veterinary advice on what pet owners need to know when it comes to COVID-19 and their dogs and cats. Read More »