Local RN, by way of NYC, who started in med/surg nursing and has moved through different specialties, such as telemetry, hospice and now, specialty infusion. Holistic health minded with an affinity for energy work, essential oils and social change. Truly lives for O+ fest!
As a young man I was a roadie for friends and stage managed for sandwiches; later hosted pop up music and food events with my wife. I’ve been a nurse for 16 years now, ten in primary care with The Institute of Family Health, and this past year and 1/2 with Woodland Pond’s skilled nursing unit. Over the years volunteering for O+ has been a special pleasure, connecting with artists and other health & wellness providers.
Living in Hudson Valley for 20+ years.
Here, I’ve raised my daughters and have been fortunate to have cared for generations of patients Recently I have focused my practice on addiction medicine, in response to the need we face locally.
Bio:
Diana Brenes Seiler, LMT, CYT, CHC Diana has had a private practice in New Paltz and has worked at the Wellness Center at the Omega Institute since 2006. She has been a massage instructor at The Finger Lakes School of Massage in Mount Kisco since 2008 and teaches Thai Massage workshops throughout the Hudson Valley. She is a certified yoga instructor and holistic health coach. To learn more about her, visit: www.hudsonvalleythaimassage.com
Inspired by the fulfillment she felt in her own yoga practice, Diana decided to pursue Thai Yoga Massage in 2003 as a means for assisting others in experiencing a similar fulfillment. In 2005 she attended and graduated from the Finger Lakes School of Massage. Since her initial study with the Lotus Palm School for Thai Yoga Massage she has been to Thailand twice to study with exceptional teachers in this field along with other incredibly gifted teachers over the years. Through all of her studies, the principle of intention in loving kindness as the foundation of giving an effective massage has carried through and is evident in her work.
TESTIMONIAL “Diana brings her whole being to the practice of Thai massage, which she performs with mastery, artistry, and grace. Her work and presencecan be summed up in one word: exquisite!” ~ Elise Lark, PhD, LCSW, OSW-C, LMT
Hudson Valley Thai Massage
521 Main St., New Paltz, NY 12561
hudsonvalleythaimassage.com
hudsonvalleythaimassage@gmail.com
Five Dynamic Elements:
Water
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
These five archetypical agents influence our perceptions of the world. They help us see pathways and direct us to rediscover our core natures, our pre-ordained destiny. Collectively, the elements teach us agency and design. They have accompanied human evolution for thousands of years. Five colossal energies that assist, in the re-patterning of our neuro-pathways and the healing of trauma. Nature is the ultimate teacher.
The five elements are messengers, systems, voices, images, sounds, and olfactory sensations. Together they offer us a salient way to use our inner laboratories of consciousness and effect change, promote resilience and embodiment . The five elements, natural forces that make up a powerful energy. They live within us and surround us, constructing a web of life. We can simplify the extraordinary, invite the elements to help us sort the clutter, and get to the root. It does not matter if the work we entertain is physical, emotional/psychological or spiritual, the elements operate on a continuum.
This material is perennially useful in all matters of health and personal interaction.
I will be sprinkling in a bit of Five Element Facial Diagnosis as well, so much fun and so useful. This class will be an introduction to all things Five Element and how that relates to our health. Prepare for an interactive experience.
Jipala R. Kagan founded Transpersonal Acupuncture in 2004. She is a licensed acupuncturist, writer, teacher and mother. Her practice focuses on emotional and physical wellbeing and spiritual healing.
Transpersonal Acupuncture
transpersonalacupuncture@gmail.com
Katie Down, LCAT, MT-BC, MM, is a licensed creative arts therapist and professor with SUNY New Paltz’s music therapy program. She runs SoundWell Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC, a private practice based in the Hudson Valley and in Brooklyn, NY. Katie has been facilitating sound bath meditations, sound walks, and other sonic meditative experiences for many years, always listening and learning about ways to engage with sound in our ever-evolving world.
Lady Pink is a pioneer in the early 1980’s NYC based subway graffiti art movement. She has established herself in the fine arts and her paintings have entered important art collections in major museums around the world. Going strong for 40 years, today she continues painting canvases, murals, inspiring and teaching younger generations.
Toebow (pronounced tō-bō) is not only a band. It is a state of mind and a world of its own. The music is playful and lighthearted, yet also severe—a progressive cartoon rock soundtrack forged from the inner goofs of the human soul. Toebow was originally formed in 2013 by close friends and alumni of the defunct indie dream-pop group BOBBY (formerly active via Partisan Records) immediately following BOBBY’s dissolve in late 2012. The personnel has evolved slightly over the years, and has included members of other noteworthy New York bands such as Uni Ika Ai, Ensemble, et al. & Zula.
“Themes” is Toebow’s latest release, and showcases the band’s tapestry of positive, upbeat sounds that are at times odd and unexpected but remain palatable, accessible, and mostly danceable. Quirky guitar lines flutter over bouncy bass and rumbling percussion, while smooth male-female vocal harmonies, lush synth lines and the occasional drum machine tie the gentle chaos neatly together. “Themes” is a tasting plate of Toebow’s distinct flavors. Wacky by nature but severe in execution, Toebow “…artfully straddles the border between sincerity and goofiness” (ThrdCoast) yet their songs often confront the more stoic and sometimes somber sides of their experience.
Having spent several years incubating their material at home and at shows, Toebow developed a set of “core” songs that became the staples of the band’s live set. The songs on their latest album summarize the “Themes” of Toebow, comprising the fundamental tenets of the band’s serious yet playful sound.
Shenna always knew she was different than the other kids her age. She discovered her musical talents early on and began performing in showcases at the age of 7. Shenna Somsmieh, known by her stage name Shenna, is now a singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and model who since the age of 7 has performed in front of thousands across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Notable performances includes: Toronto’s Mod Club, Disney World, Webster Hall (where she opened for Swedish artist Sebastian Mikael), Central Park in New York City, and the D.C. Pride Festival hosted by Hot 99.5. She has also received radio airplay and blog reviews in several countries such as Poland, Africa, Australia, and London.
In May 2014, SHENNA released her first EP, Dream In Color, holding the number-one spot on Bandcamp in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia market for several months. In October of 2016, her first album “Made Of Gold” was released and landed over 200,00 streams on Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlist. SHENNAhas been an artist of The Music Playground Publishing Company for over two years. She has received notable press on MTV.com, Macy’s American Rag’s Ragged Mag, Highs Nobiety, V Magazine, and Examiner. Several records from her studio album, Made of Gold, were featured on the 2017 Season of “The Bad Girls Club”, Netflix Film “Miss Stevens”, Teen Mom OG, and MTV’s “Finding Carter Season 2”. Her videos receive rotation on AXS TV, VH1, Oxygen, and CMT.
EXPLO+RE class: Gong Sound Healing Meditation
Teacher bio: HariPrakaash teaches Kundalini Yoga, Meditation and Gong Sound Healing. In 1996 she began her practice in Woodstock, New York. She has been a teacher of Yoga since 2006. Her Sadhana (personal practice) and classes benefit from her love for music, creative spirit, and connection to planet Earth. Her prayer is that the teachings continue to flow through her accurately and authentically. She is deeply grateful for her teachers, the teachings and the energy that flows through her.
HariPrakaash brought Kundalini Yoga and the “Gong Movement” to the Hudson Valley of NY in a very grassroots way, by teaching out of her living room. She has inspired and guided dozens of people to take KRI teacher training and become teachers themselves. She continues to inspire and uplift the individuals she teaches daily.
She holds International KRI certifications in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. HariPrakaash has attended and is certified in dozens of KRI Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 training. For more information visit hariprakaash.com
