Yoga and Wellness in the Himalayan tradition in the heart of Queens.
"The nearer the source, the purer the stream" — Lao Tzu

Retreats


Genesis Tree of Life film Club:
July 9th
A weekend of learning and fun at Genesis House in the Poconos.

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INDIA: A Spiritual Insight
An Exclusive Yoga Retreat Program in India for Tree of Life and Wellness members
October 22nd-November 7th, 2010

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upcoming trips:
Alaska Cruise in August 2010
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The Genesis Society is looking for Volunteers

Volunteer Application

Please call us at 718-544-5997. Thank you for your support.

all donations are tax deductible


New Residential Program:

Yoga for Kids with Cancer

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Volunteer Application


Yoga and Martial Arts Combined Therapy for Kids with Cancer

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Spring 2010 Schedule Changes
New Year's Resolution: Renew your mind, body and spirit at The Tree of Life Wellness Center.

Check our Interactive Schedule for Registration, Holiday Closings and Cancellations.


Rent Space at our Location

We are located, 102-06 Metropolitan Ave (across the street). If there are any practitioners interested in renting space,

please contact Rene David Alkalay by calling:
718-544-5997
or emailing: davidgenesissociety@gmail.com

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Thought of the Month

"It is our shared experience to have pain and suffering. Many of the great teaching that have come down to us are about this very fact, and about the tools we have been given to become free. Jocelyn's disappointment is because of her attachment to the results of actions and so she will continue, as we all do, to be trapped in the wheel of karma. Only by relinguishing the fruits of our actions can we free ourselves. How are we to do this? By sacrifice - sacrificing each of our actions to God, releasing all self-interest, all selfish desire. I am this, I am that, I want this, I want that, this is mine, that is mine...the list goes on. And so we remain prisoners to our desires and to the things that we have. We believe that we have things, but in reality they have us.

This may seem to be little consolation to someone who is ill, and perhaps dying. That is because it is being heard only on an intellectual level. When this becomes our truer vision, coming about through right thinking, right speech, and right effort, our vision changes and the possibility of equanimity arises.

It is of little consequence to share these thoughts with someone not prepared to understand. So we begin at a different point in the journey - diet & nutrition, herbs, exercise, hygiene, relaxation practice, meditation, yoga, purifying our thoughts, and so on through the various tools of kriya.

There is one other factor, a great unknown, and that is G-d's Will."

-by R' Rene

A thousand times I asked my guru, 'The name of the One who is known by No-thing', Tired and exhausted was I, asking time and again; Out of Nothing emerged Something, bewildering and great!

-Lalla


Meditation Tip

On Meditation

If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.

As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery... We have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear, and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the source of peace and happiness.

-Dalai Lama


Meditation Schedule at the Tree of Life

schedule

With Rene David Alkalay.
Please call (718)544-5997


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The Genesis Society is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that integrates cultures and peoples by promoting cross-cultural understanding and cooperation through classes, individual services, and special events


Our Founder and Director:
Rene David Alkalay


Bhagavad Gita Study Course
Sundays, every other week
drop-ins welcome

When: Started, drop-ins welcome
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Suggested Donation $10.

Where:
Genesis Tree of Life,
102-06 Metropolitan Avenue
(entrance on 71 Ave.), Forest Hills, NY

Contact information: 718-544-5997 Please call to RSVP.
Led by:
René David Alkalay, Ph.D., ND, RYT


Programs for Kids


After School Program for Kids
Information


Yoga for Children ages 7-10

Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm

When: Mondays forming now and Wednesdays In session now
Where:
Tree of Life Yoga & Wellness Center

Please resgister now, space is limited.

Pre-Registration required

 

Upcoming Events


July

Group therapy and Mind-Body Groups at Genesis Tree of Life

more information


Acupuncture & Holistic Medicine for Reproductive Health
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 6:15-7:30pm

When: Thursday, July 8th, 2010 6:15-7:30pm
Cost:
$10
Where:
Tree of Life Yoga & Wellness Center
102-06 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY
(entrance on 71st Avenue; on the lower level)

Contact information: 718-544-5997 call to RSVP
Led by:
Miriam Pineles

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Satsang with Swami Veda Bharati
Thursday, July 22th, 2010 6-8pm

Join us for a Special 2010 Furu Purnima Message in Princeton, NJ

When: Thursday, July 22th, 2010
Time: 6-6:45 pm Greeting and Seating
7-8pm Discourse

Where:
Double Tree Hotel, 4355 US Route 1, Princeton, NJ 08540
Contact information: 609-452-2400 to call

More information


Vegetarian Summerfest 2010
July 7th - 11th, Johnstown, PA

Vegetarian Summerfest is a perfect blend of educational sessions, fun and enterainment, delicious vegan meals and of course five days shared with hundreds of others of like mind.

For more information, visit: vegetariansummerfest.org


Introduction to Meditation
6 week workshop, Tuesdays

When: October 5, 2010, Register by Sept. 28th
Wednesday evenings 6:15pm-7:45pm
Where:
Tree of Life Yoga & Wellness Center
Led by: René David Alkalay, Ph.D., ND, RYT

information

Pre-Registration required


New Belly Dance Aerobic and Body Sculpt Class with Shoshana

Saturdays at 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Resumes September, 2010
Register by August 31st


Belly Dance Aerobics: We will start with a warm-up, and then get our heart rares up with some exciting belly dance moves to exciting energetic music!!!
Body Sculpting: Then we will tone and strengthen our body with free weights and body resistance exercises.

Call to reserve for this first free class!
(718)  544-5997

When: Saturdays 1:15pm-2:15pm
Cost:
$75 for 5, and $140 for 10 classes
Where:
Tree of Life Yoga & Wellness Center
Contact information: 718-544-5997
Led by:
Shoshana


Prenatal Yoga

When: Saturdays
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Tree of Life Yoga & Wellness Center
Contact information: 718-544-5997


African Dance And Drum Classes for Wellness & Meditation
Free Introductory Class

Resumes September, 2010
Register by August 31st

Strength and Endurance, Weight Control and Body Tuning. Learn the moves used for millions of years for physical, spiritual and emotional healing.

When: Tuesdays 4:30-6pm and
Saturdays 2-3:30pm

Course Fee: $15/per class

Where: Tree of Life Yoga & Wellness Center
Contact information: 718-544-5997 Please call to RSVP.
Led by:
Baba Yomi, African dancer & drummer

Pre-Registration required


Healing the Back Workshop
A Weekly Course
6 weeks session
Call for a start date

A class constructed specifically to address back issues, both preventative and therapeutic. Students will be taken through the 'back series' and learn how to self-heal through this specific and intensive series. Please consult a physician in the case of a serious back injury before taking this workshop.

Call (718)544-5997 to reserve

When: Call for a start date
Course Fee: $120

Where: Tree of Life Yoga & Wellness Center
Led by: René David Alkalay, Ph.D., ND, RYT

Please resgister now, space is limited.

Pre-Registration required


After School Program for Teachers

Information


Kyokushin Karate
with Duval Hamilton

New Martial Arts Package Information


Young Lions Karate
New Class for Children Ages 4-6y.o.
with Duval Hamilton
8 weeks and free uniform

When: Forming now
Time: Weds. 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Where:
Tree of Life Yoga & Wellness Center
Cost:
$130 for 8 weeks
Call: 917-474-5130 to register for Karate classes

Information

Pre-Registration required

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