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September/October 2003 NW Newsmakers
Community News

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Dr. Partap Chauhan Visits Portland

Internationally-renowned Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Partap S. Chauhan is coming to Portland as part of his World Tour. The visit will be hosted by Ayurveda Plus Rejuvenation Center. Dr. Chauhan practices Ayurveda in its pure and original form. He is one of the few Ayurvedic physicians who can claim succession to an original Ayurvedic lineage. Dr. Chauhan has his own clinic and pharmacy in Faridabad, a township of Delhi, treating patients suffering from chronic diseases.

Ayurveda is the Vedic science of healing for both body and mind. Yoga is the Vedic science of Self-realization that depends upon a well-functioning body and mind. Dr. Chauhan will explain how this ancient knowledge of Ayurveda can deepen and enhance not only your personal yoga practice, but also all aspects of your life. Specifically, Ayurveda defines 10 different body-mind types and gives us a specific routine, dietary practices, and physical activities for each individual. Here is a perfect opportunity to learn about Ayurveda directly from an expert.

Dr. Chauhan, whose book Eternal Health – The Essence of Ayurveda has been translated into five languages, will be in Portland Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. He is scheduled for several Public talks and workshops: Friday Sept 26th, 7pm at Nature’s NW Lake Oswego - "Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle"; Sunday Sept 28, 12 noon at Yoga Northwest - "Yoga & Ayurveda"; Sunday Sept 28, 3pm at New Renaissance Book Shop - "Ayurveda & Spirituality".

For more information and a complete schedule of his visit or to schedule a personal consultation, call Richard Haynes at Ayurveda Plus Rejuvenation Center 503-248-4670 or see www.ayurvedaplus.com/dr1.htm.

Ta Ke Ti Na Experience October 9-11

Ta Ke Ti Na is a musical group process that allows individuals to experience the power of rhythm through their bodies. The rhythmic voice guides us into finding connections between voice and movement while simple patterns of steps and claps embody different pulses. As the complexity of these layers unfolds, the leader guides the group into call-and-response singing. Some "songs" are reinforcing; others challenge the participants' ability to stay in rhythm. By alternating between the unknown and the known, the group becomes stronger and more confident in finding its way back into rhythm. The process reinforces a natural, internal way of learning as well as inducing a deeply relaxed state.

The facilitator and founder of Ta Ke Ti Na, Reinhard Flatischler, percussionist and composer, has been bringing this unique and powerful rhythmic process to the world for 30 plus years. Flatischler & his wife Cornelia will be at Still Meadow Retreat Center in October.

This year, the graduates of The Ta Ke Ti Na teacher training return for their second annual Supervision. The Supervision sets are an opportunity for graduates of the training to demonstrate their mastery of the skills necessary for guiding a group of individuals into a collective rhythm experience. These skills include the ability to give clear directions, build a rhythmic structure, open the structure with music and song, and effectively bring the process to a close.

The general public is invited to participate FREE in Ta Ke Ti NA circles with the current teachers to help further their training. This is a great opportunity for all that would like to experience Ta Ke Ti Na first hand. Come to Still Meadow Oct. 9-11th and join in a circle. You may attend as many sessions as you want; however registration is required. For more information, call Jake Stein at 503-775-7982 or email Niki Doering at ndiam@hotmail.com

Oil or Education in Ecuador's Amazon?

Come and hear Kichwa Elders of Ecuador's Mariposa Community (Butterfly Village) who have traveled from the Amazon for this fundraiser for the Mammallacta University of Ecuador, an Indigenous run organization. Evening events include a presentation from members of the Mariposa Community, a video documentary, art, photography, wine, beer and Ecuadorian food. A documentary, "Flames In The Forest," will be shown, which details the harsh realities of oil exploration on Ecuador's indigenous people, while a slideshow will highlight the positive educational and economic alternatives that are currently taking place within the Mariposa community.

It will be held 7-9:30pm, Friday October 10th at the 1st Unitarian Church, 1011 SW 12th & Main. The presentations will be followed by a social hour. The event is FREE, however, donations are requested.

Contact Marc A Hinz, Education WithOut Borders, (503) 725-7251 / voyaviajar@yahoo.com

Introduction to Zen Practice

These FREE classes will be held at the Portland Dharma Center on 2514 SE Madison, over three Thursdays. The first series is Sept 11, 18, 25th, and the second series is Nov 6, 13, 20, from 7:30-9:30pm. The first class in the series will offer a basic introduction to the physical and mental aspects of meditation. The second will walk you through different types of meditation, and look at how to bring meditation to your home. In the third week we discuss meditation retreats, facing obstacles, Zen ceremonies and the Buddhist community. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to attend these classes; meditation practice is available to everyone. Contact Zen Community of Oregon: 503-728-0654 or registrar@greatvow.org

An Adventure with Lichens

Join Bill Denison and Fred Rhoades for a Weekend Retreat at the Great Vow Zen Monastery in Clatskanie, Oregon to learn about the useful Lichen. What are lichens? Where and how do they live? Their uses as food, medicine, dyestuffs, and in biomonitoring air quality. How do they serve the communities in which they live? From the microscopic (we'll encourage them to reproduce sexually before our very eyes) to stimulating field work and discussion. Nov 7-9th6:00pm Friday – 1:00pm Sunday; cost: $100. Contact Registrar: 503-728-0654 or registrar@greatvow.org

Wild Foods in Wilderness Survival

Learn how to determine if and when wild foods are desirable to use, which plants to seek, what are your priorities in both recreational and unplanned survival situations. See major poisonous plants. This core workshop provides a deeper understanding for all other workshops. We cover here what cannot be covered in the field in such a short time - plants in all seasons, all habitats, all regions, along with principles to live by. Anyone genuinely serious about wild foods in survival will benefit from this presentation.

Lecture/slides presentation by Dr. John Kallas on Saturday, October 11, 9am – noon at 4125 N Colonial Ave, Portland, OR 97217. $18. Registration forms are at www.wildfoodadventures.com or call (503) 775-3828.

Ecoraw Retreats

Creating Peace Through Minimal Impact, Indefinitely Sustainable, Earth-Centered Living
Fall harvest retreats Sept 19-21, Oct 3-5, 2003. Three days of raw eating, living and learning on Rob & Anna Miller’s remote, off the grid, 30-acre homestead in the beautiful Coastal Range Mountains near Eugene, OR. Learn the ins and outs of raw food eating and health self-sufficiency. Enjoy woodland hikes, delicious raw vegan meals and wild food walks. Learn about permaculture, no appliance food preparation, simple living. Camp under the stars hearing only Nature's song. Info: Rob Miller, P.O. Box 25424, Eugene, OR, 97402, (718) 707-1405 or www.rawfoodvacations.com.

Way of the Story: An Approach to Writing for the Soul

This workshop with Catherine Ann Jones is for all forms of narrative writing, including screenplays, plays, novels, short stories, and memoir and is for writers of all levels. The healing transformation of good writing depends on making it one’s own from within. The focus will be on developing story structure to integrate memorable characters, dialogue and theme into a coherent, emotionally consistent and marketable story. A safe place and supportive group experience will serve as a catalyst allowing the deepest self-expression through writing, providing lifetime tools for any writer who has the courage to face the blank page.

Cathrine Ann Jones is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter whose films include The Christmas Wife (Jason Robards), Unlikely Angel (Dolly Parton), Angel Passing (Hume Cronyn, Calista Flockhart), and the popular television series Touched by an Angel. A Fulbright Scholar in India, and winner of the National Endowment for the Arts Award, Ms. Jones has served on the writing faculties of the University of Southern California (Los Angeles), The New School University (New York City), and the Esalen Institute. She has an M.A. in mythology and depth psychology, lectures internationally.

The Way of Story workshop will be held on September 26-28 (Friday-Sunday) at Breitenbush Hot Springs, Detroit OR. For information, registration, or individual script consultant service contact cathrinejones@juno.com, 805.646.7601 or see www.wayofstory.com