named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
A Guide to The Therapeutic Benefits of CBD & Cannabis
Educational program on the clinical and holistic uses of CBD and cannabis for wellness, led by Patricia Pimentel Selassie
Color Intuition Practices for Healing, Protection & Guidance
Workshop series on using color as a tool for energetic healing and personal insight, led by Laura Alder Kamm
Elements: The Language of the Chakras
Certificate training module on chakra systems and elemental energy, led by Gary Strauss
Foundation of Shamanic Cosmology, Mindfulness and Journeys
Introductory course in shamanic practices, mindfulness, and journeying for spiritual exploration led by Itzhak Beery
Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga® Teacher Training Program
Advanced training in adaptive yoga for older adults and those with limited mobility, led by Lakshmi Voelker
Open Center LIVE
Virtual event series featuring expert-led discussions on memoir writing, psychedelic resurgence, end-of-life planning, and mental health
Reiki Circles
Regular gatherings for energy healing practice and community connection, facilitated by Joanna Crespo
The Matrix of Magic: Medicinal Plants & Mysticism
Training module by David Crow exploring the use of botanicals and energy systems to heal the body and deepen connection to nature
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 4 activities
- Delivering spiritual development and wisdom traditions programmingOffers educational programs and events rooted in spiritual practice, including ancestral knowledge, religious traditions, rituals, shamanic cosmology, indigenous cultures, and Western Esotericism. Hosts ceremonies, conferences like Esoteric Quest, and monthly Reiki Circles, as well as seasonal rituals and drumming ceremonies led by practitioners such as Mama Donna Henes and Robin Rose Bennett.
- Hosting public workshops and virtual events on mind-body-spirit practicesHosts a wide range of workshops and live virtual events on topics including meditative practices, creative writing, dance, memoir writing, family dynamics, animal energy healing, remote viewing, vegetable fermentation, probiotic food preparation, and gong bath sound healing. Includes free offerings such as a lunchtime meditation series accessible to the public.
- Offering holistic health and integrative medicine educationProvides coursework and training in holistic health practices including yoga, Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbalism, Ayurveda, aromatherapy, and the therapeutic applications of CBD and cannabis to support mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Offers certificate programs such as Medical Qigong leadership and classical Chinese Herbal Medicine with structured curricula including lectures, mentoring, and mind-body integration.
- Providing professional and teacher certification training programsOffers structured certification and teacher training programs in areas such as Chair Yoga (developed by Lakshmi Voelker), herbal medicine ("Green Medicine" apprenticeship), sound and music therapy (Integrative Sound and Music Institute), and integrative thanatology (Art of Dying Institute). Programs include multi-session formats, mentorship, peer groups, and award certificates upon completion.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintaining long-running urban holistic center operations since 1984Operates as the longest-standing urban holistic center in the United States, based in New York City, offering continuous programming in holistic, spiritual, and cultural learning since its founding in 1984.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$2.09M
Contributions & grants$1.47M70%
Program service revenue$1.45M70%
Investment income$-881K-42%
Other revenue$52K
expenses
Total expenses$2.55M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$995K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$183K
Cash$169K
Investments$0
Liabilities$904K
Net assets$-721K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue -28.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSS GUTTLER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $169K |
board members · 5
- JEFFREY L GITTERMAN — DIRECTOR
- JOEL BLUESTEIN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN D MILLER — TREASURER
- MICHAEL L HORST — DIRECTOR
- WALTER BEEBE — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- AADP – American Association of Drugless Practitioners Network — Graduates of Part 2 of the program may apply through this organization to become nationally certified Health Coaches.
- Amy Cunningham Partner — Collaborates with Amy Cunningham on programs about planning intentional funerals and end-of-life design.
- Anthony Bossis Partner — Collaborates with Anthony Bossis on programs related to psychedelic therapy and end-of-life existential distress.
- Catharine DeLong Partner — Leader of a program on music as medicine in end-of-life care
- Cora Welsh Partner — Co-facilitator of a program on end-of-life issues in pediatrics
- David Crow Partner — Instructor offering multiple programs on botanicals, energy, and consciousness
- Deepak Chopra Partner — Collaborates with Deepak Chopra on programs exploring the inner path to wealth and abundance.
- Drew DiVittorio Partner — Instructor in Chinese Medicine, Taoism, and herbal healing
- Emily Johnson Partner — Co-facilitator of a program on end-of-life issues in pediatrics
- Faith Adiele Partner — Co-leads programs on memoir writing and creative storytelling.
- Gary Strauss Partner — Certificate training instructor in chakras, polarity therapy, craniosacral unwinding, and self-healing methods
- Itzhak Beery Partner — Facilitator of a program on shamanic cosmology, mindfulness, and journeys
- Jan Booth Partner — Collaborates with Jan Booth on programs addressing end-of-life issues and the inner path of dying.
- Joanna Crespo Partner — Facilitator of Reiki Circles and Reiki training programs at The Open Center
- John Beaulieu Partner — Leads sound healing events, including the Human TuneIn™ Sound Healing Event.
- Julia Cameron Partner — Collaborates on programs related to creative writing and The Artist's Way.
- Kat Kowalski Partner — Co-facilitator of a program on end-of-life issues in pediatrics
- Lakshmi Voelker Partner — Leader of Chair Yoga teacher training program
- Lorraine Goldbloom Partner — Collaborates with Lorraine Goldbloom on VortexHealing® trainings and energetic anatomy workshops.
- Mama Donna Henes Partner — Leader of Full Moon and solstice ceremonial events
- New Yorkers for New York Partner — Collaborates to support the spiritual health of urban residents.
- Robin Rose Bennett Partner — Instructor in herbal medicine and earth rituals
- Robin Rose Bennett Partner — Lead instructor for the Apprenticeship in Herbal Medicine & Earth Rituals program
- Robin Rose Bennett Partner — Leader of Winter Solstice ritual celebration
- Roger Jahnke Partner — Instructor for Medical Qigong Practice Leader Certificate Training
- Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche Partner — Teaches on Tibetan sound healing practices, including the Five Seed Syllables of the Warrior Mind.
- Tibet House Partner — Co-hosted the first Art of Dying conference in 1995 with The Open Center.
- facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- twitter Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Earth-Based and Ancestral Wisdom Integrationmethodology: earth_based_ancestral_integrationBy aligning healing practices with natural cycles and integrating herbal medicine, plant respect, and indigenous rituals, the organization restores human-Earth kinship because reconnecting with ancestral and earth-based traditions is believed to support holistic well-being and self-knowledge.
- Experiential and Creative Practices as Transformative Pathwaysmethodology: experiential_transformationBy using creative self-expression, sound and music therapy, and meditative movement, the organization deepens individual transformation because experiential engagement through the arts and introspective practices activates consciousness and holistic well-being more effectively than didactic methods alone.
- Holistic, Integrative Approach to Personal and Cultural Transformationmethodology: holistic_integrative_approachBy integrating body, mind, and spirit through spiritual and traditional practices, the organization fosters personal and cultural transformation because wholeness across these dimensions is believed to enable deeper consciousness and lasting change.