University Open Air: Training for Body and Speech: Vajra Posture and Nine-Rounds of Breathing for Purification
In studying the structure and benefits of seven-point vajra posture (lotus posture), we explore how it keeps the spine straight, opening the five chakras and bringing under control the five energies. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has said nine-rounds of breathing for purification is like a “…
University Open Air: Feng Shui I: Shanghai World Financial Center & Shanghai Tower - A History
The idea of harmony between man and nature is the cornerstone of Chinese traditional culture and the guiding ideology of Feng Shui. China is the birthplace of Feng Shui, which gradually reached South Korea and Japan. We are going to analyze a famous Fengshui "war" that occurred in Shanghai.…
University Open Air: Feng Shui II: The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City has a history of more than 600 years and symbolizes imperial power. Let's walk a little closer to this mysterious palace and get a general idea of the Feng Shui layout of this magnificent building.
Julia Y. Adams is a Life Coach at the NGO, Academy of…
University Open Air: Feng Shui III: Viaduct Single Column Design
Is the design of the viaduct column in Shanghai a model of Feng Shui or just an urban legend? Let's find out.
Julia Y. Adams is a Life Coach at the NGO, Academy of Public Health and an educator at a private museum. She is also an expert in tea cultures…
University Open Air: Tibetan Healing Methods: “Cold” Diseases
Deriving from traditional Tibetan medicine, learn healing methods to address “cold” disorders such as back pain, knee pain, cold extremities, and more. Practical lifestyle and dietary recommendations, along with accessible yoga movements and external therapies will be taught and demonstrated.…
University Open Air: Everyone has a story
If you had to share something interesting about your life in five minutes, what would you say? Everyone has a story – and here’s a chance to tell yours to a captive, judgement-free audience. The rules? You should be personally connected to the story; be exciting, terrifying, inspiring, mundane,…
University Open Air: Shamatha - Single-Pointed Meditation
What is meditation, why should we practice, and how? In this class we will differentiate between different types of meditation, with a focus on shamata, or “single-pointed” meditation. We will learn to practice shamata meditation using some supports such as breath, sound, sight, smell, taste,…
University Open Air: Training for the Body: Tibetan Five Movements for Balancing the Five Elements
Learn standing yoga movements that release blockages in our subtle energy body channels, creating openness. Physical movement, breath, and awareness are coordinated to harmonize our body, energy, and mind. These five movements especially open the heart and naval chakras, and energize the earth,…
University Open Air: How to Make Healing Nectar - Eco Enzyme and Drinking Enzyme
Eco and drinking enzymes have been developed by Dr. Rosukon from Thailand. Eco enzyme is a complex solution produced by fermentation of fresh kitchen waste (fruit and vegetable scraps), brown sugar, and water. Eco enzyme is a multipurpose liquid and its applications cover general household…
University Open Air: Feng Shui IV: Casinos in Macao
In the secrets of the casinos in Macau, there are Feng Shui patterns are full complex mystery that people aren't usually aware of. We'll analyze this mystery with examples.
Julia Y. Adams is a Life Coach at the NGO, Academy of Public Health and an educator at a…
University Open Air: Chinese New Year: Traditions and Customs
Red clothes; red envelopes; Lantern Festival, Dragon Dance, Lion Dance; cleaning and decorating your home; feasting and visiting family members, and so much more. This rabbit year, we are going to discover interesting and meaningful Chinese New Year traditions and customs.
Julia Y. …
University Open Air: Chinese New Year: Must-have Food.
Lucky food is served on the New Year's Eve at the Family Reunion Dinner. Do you know what kind of food should be served? What kind of food should we eat at the Lantern Festival, for example? We'll talk about how each food has its own special meaning in Chinese culture. This class is going to…
University Open Air: Everyone has a story
If you had to share something interesting about your life in five minutes, what would you say? Everyone has a story – and here’s a chance to tell yours to a captive, judgement-free audience. The rules? You should be personally connected to the story; be exciting, terrifying, inspiring, mundane,…
University Open Air: Vipassana - Analytical Meditation
What is meditation, why should we practice, and how? In this class we will differentiate between different types of meditation, with a focus on vipassana, or “analytical” meditation. We will learn to practice some vipassana meditation such as loving-kindness, compassion, joy, tong-len practices…
University Open Air: Pranayamas and Practical Applications
Pranayama is translated as a breathing technique or a breathing exercise, which it is not. “Prana” means “the vital life energy”, and “ayama” means “to extend”, “to expand” or “to gain control”. In Tibetan, it is called sog-tsol. Hence, pranayama is extending, expanding, or gaining control over…
University Open Air: First part—Beauty and Ugliness in French and Francophone Literature and the Arts
French society’s obsession with taste shows up in many areas. In this two-part course we will interrogate notions such as Beauty & ugliness and Poetic beauty and /or lack thereof in the second part.
In this course, we will examine some laudatory and critical devices used in some…
University Open Air: Tibetan Tantric Methods for Freedom from Burnout Syndrome
To address burnout we practice with three bodies: physical, energy, and mental. Our body is composed of channels, and when the channels are not open or do not function well, then our physical body suffers. Our body is filled with energies, and when our breath does not function well, then our…
University Open Air: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Meta reels: E-fame
What are the benefits and drawbacks of this growing industry? Is it safe to share your personal information publically? Which application is more appealing to the public? What tools and stragegies can you use to attract more viewers on social media? And then ultimately, can you make really make…
University Open Air: Sound Map of Salsa Music in New York Zine Celebration Part I
In their fall 2022 lecture and listening event, Marcelo Arroyave and Adrian Patino aka Adrian is Hungry traveled back in time through Salsa music in New York City, visiting the places and the musicians in the past that gave rise to this music. This Winter 2023, they have gathered…
University Open Air:Second part –The poetic and the prosaic: subverting good tastes in French and Francophone Poetry and the Arts
French society’s obsession with taste shows up in many areas. In this two-part course we will interrogate notions such as Beauty & ugliness and Poetic beauty and /or lack thereof in the second part.
French society’s obsession with taste shows up in many areas. Hence, let’s focus on…
University Open Air: Sound Map of Salsa Music in New York Zine Celebration Part II
In their fall 2022 lecture and listening event, Marcelo Arroyave and Adrian Patino aka Adrian is Hungry traveled back in time through Salsa music in New York City, visiting the places and the musicians in the past that gave rise to this music. This Winter 2023, they have gathered…
University Open Air: Stock exchange - Now and Future
How badly are people affected by the stock market crisis? Is it a good time to buy more stock or not? What types of stock are still more appealing to people? Will people who lost money be able to recoup or not?
Nadia Batool Bokhari has a Master of Science (M.S.) in…
University Open Air: Ancient Healing: Physical, Mental and Emotional Healing with Tibetan Chod Ritual
Dr. Chok will end the UOA series with a special healing method called Chöd. Chöd healing involves chanted prayers, mantras, drums, and bells, which will be facilitated by Dr. Chok as participants lie down, as they would in a guided meditation. Chöd is widely performed in order to heal physical…