Self Improvement Classes in NYC, New York

This is a beginning/intermediate level ballet class that combines both the principles of classical ballet and the Alexander Technique which leads to the free-flow of easy, efficient movement, as well as clear dynamic actions. The class is designed for students to discover the "how" and allows for the time to notice, and, ultimately, to consciously...

There is an awesome power in the human voice, and when voices are blended for the common good, they become a vocal community. Masterfully led by Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, singers and non-singers alike will share the experience of learning in the oral tradition and singing rhythms, chants, and traditional songs from African-American culture, including spirituals,...

In this workshop, we will introduce you to the essential foundations you’ll need to learn if you’re serious about having a successful dating and sex life. Some of the things that we’ll cover in this workshop include: What to say to start a conversation with an attractive woman How to make the right first impression How to approach a beautiful...

Wondering why there is such a buzz around Design Thinking? During this interactive workshop, learn about human-centered design and how it is applicable to all workplaces, especially those focused on social impact. Build skills in: Design Thinking Career Growth Problem Solving Idea Generating Decision-Making Innovation Community Relations ...

Conflicts are inevitable when people with different personalities and goals are put together to work in the same environment. Quite often, the clash that results leads to extreme anger and animosity, and this can have a very disruptive effect on the entire team. As a leader, you are often called upon to defuse the situation and resolve differences...

Emotional intelligence is a trait shared by most top performing employees, and is the bedrock of a strong self-concept and healthy relationships in the workplace. In this interactive training, we’ll learn how to unpack and express our own emotions, as well as understand and positively influence the emotions of those around us. We’ll practice reading...

Gain an in-depth knowledge of the history of sustainability and be up to date on the most current sustainability thinking (including the understanding that such knowledge is ever-evolving). Both practical and conceptual issues will be discussed with the goal of developing sustainable practices in our daily and professional lives. Absorb the vocabulary,...

Confidence in Networking: Strategy and First Impressions Feel confident in any networking scenario. Leave an impression that lasts. Navigate conversation with ease. We will work together using improv and acting techniques to define tools and strategies for influential networking and creating a killer first impression. How is your first impression?...

How do we come back to wholeness after grief has disrupted our lives? Join author Claudia Coenen, certified grief counselor and thanatologist, as she shares her moving story of the loss of her husband, and how that inspired her to pursue an impassioned mission to support those in their grief to discover powerful practices to navigate their journey....

Life can be challenging. Many of us start each year thinking about what we want to achieve in that year, but we often have problems and setbacks that get in the way, sometimes taking us off course completely. How do we create what we want in our lives? How do we deal with the internal and external problems that occur so that we can truly become who...

Using the theme set forth in Claudia Coenen’s book, Shattered by Grief: Picking up the pieces to become WHOLE again, this 5-part workshop will review current grief counseling models, deliver creative methods to understand the grieving process, and strategies to help the bereaved. Many of the creative activities can be used by patients on the...

Meditation is a tool for the mind to achieve different states of being. Out of thousands of types of meditation, we offer a core of the most simple and effective practices. If everyone around you was happy, could you ever be sad? Imagine a world where everyone is smiling. Imagine all those smiles were secret signs of a joy that doesn’t end. Cool,...

Your experience is the starting point for all teaching, listening, and learning. How do you most effectively share that information with others?  Workshop your Workshop will help you transfer your unique knowledge and background to audiences in a deeply engaging and unforgettable way.  In this three-week course, you will learn to: ...

You will learn the Shorinji Kempo techniques that are rationally designed to exploit the principles of body mechanics, physiology, and psychology so that anyone can do them. Shorinji Kempo is a method of self-defense that anyone, regardless of gender or age, can learn. The syllabus of Shorinji Kempo is divided into two main parts: Goho (hard system)...

Becoming the Best You Ever: Simple Steps to Falling in Love with Your Life Many of us spend too much time imagining how great our life could be or should be if only something were different. Come spend a morning taking a deep dive exploring how to transform the life you’re living into the life you love with five simple accessible tools. Whether...