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Somatic and Experiential Renewal

By engaging participants in somatic, sensory, and creative practices within supportive, immersive environments, we foster deep psychological and collective renewal, because embodied experiences catalyze transformation more effectively than cognitive instruction alone. This strategy centers on the belief that lasting personal and communal change arises through direct, bodily felt experiences—such as mindfulness, movement, artistic expression, and ritual—rather than through information delivery or purely intellectual engagement. It distinguishes itself from traditional educational or therapeutic models by prioritizing holistic, multi-sensory immersion that integrates emotional, spiritual, and physiological dimensions of being, often within retreat-like or community-held spaces designed for safety and reflection.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 6

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Advocate for mindfulness-based mental healthcare as a human right Kula for Karma New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
    advocacy
    Leads public advocacy efforts including the “Mental Health is the Next Human Right” campaign launched in May 2023 to promote mindfulness-based approaches as a response to the national mental health crisis and to advance mental health as a universal human right.
  • Deliver mindfulness-based mental healthcare programs Kula for Karma New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
    direct service
    Provides evidence-based, trauma-sensitive mindfulness and yoga programs to individuals affected by trauma, addiction, and mental health conditions, including youth in group homes, detention centers, and schools, as well as front-line workers such as medical staff, police, and first responders. Programs are delivered nationwide in diverse settings including schools, recovery centers, jails, and crisis centers.
  • Distribute curated mental health tools and resources Kula for Karma New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
    direct service
    Offers a mental health toolkit and other test-driven, curated resources focused on healing, resiliency, anxiety relief, and inner peace, including inspirational practices, meditations, and conversations to support long-term mental health self-management.
  • Expand youth development programming through partnerships Kula for Karma New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
    direct service
    Expanded youth development programming via pilot programs in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs of FL and Youth Consultation Services, focusing on at-risk youth populations.
  • Train mindfulness and yoga instructors in trauma-informed practices Kula for Karma New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
    capacity building
    Recruits and trains mindfulness, meditation, and yoga teachers in trauma-informed instruction through an advanced self-paced training program that equips participants with tools to adapt practices for individuals affected by trauma, stress, and addiction. Offers 12 Yoga Alliance continuing education hours upon completion.
  • Delivering spiritual development and wisdom traditions programming NEW YORK OPEN CENTER INC
    direct service
    Offers 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 practices NEW YORK OPEN CENTER INC
    direct service
    Hosts 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.
  • Maintaining long-running urban holistic center operations since 1984 NEW YORK OPEN CENTER INC
    direct service
    Operates 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.
  • Offering holistic health and integrative medicine education NEW YORK OPEN CENTER INC
    direct service
    Provides 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 programs NEW YORK OPEN CENTER INC
    direct service
    Offers 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.
  • Administers annual research grants in Analytical Psychology THE ANALYTICAL PSYCHOLOGY CLUB OF NEW YORK INC
    grantmaking
    Funds scholarly, historical, and theoretical research in Analytical Psychology through an annual $4,000 research grant disbursed over two years, awarded since at least 2017, contingent on progress reporting and a public presentation in New York.
  • Conducts feminist and mythological research in Analytical Psychology THE ANALYTICAL PSYCHOLOGY CLUB OF NEW YORK INC
    research
    Uses the myth of Echo and other mythological narratives to explore women's narrative power and agency. Engages with feminist interpretations of mythology and folklore to examine women's voices in traditional storytelling contexts.
  • Hosts public lectures, symposia, and educational events on Analytical Psychology THE ANALYTICAL PSYCHOLOGY CLUB OF NEW YORK INC
    direct service
    Organizes and hosts an annual symposium each November, public talks, book talks, smaller events, and meet-up groups focused on Jungian and analytical psychology for members and the general public. Also conducts an annual weekend workshop and occasional informal meetings with outside speakers.
  • Maintains and provides access to a specialized library collection THE ANALYTICAL PSYCHOLOGY CLUB OF NEW YORK INC
    direct service
    Collects, catalogs, and maintains a comprehensive collection of books, journals, theses, audio recordings, and films related to Carl Jung and Analytical Psychology, including subjects such as mythology, religion, alchemy, and dreams. Offers public access to the Kristine Mann Library, with borrowing privileges through paid membership, and maintains a digital catalog accessible to the public.
  • Provides research and reference assistance for students and scholars THE ANALYTICAL PSYCHOLOGY CLUB OF NEW YORK INC
    direct service
    Offers intellectual access, training, and assistance in locating and using the library’s collection for students and others interested in C.G. Jung’s work. Makes print journals available for reference and may provide article scans for a fee on a case-by-case basis.
  • Publishes scholarly works and book reviews in Analytical Psychology THE ANALYTICAL PSYCHOLOGY CLUB OF NEW YORK INC
    research
    Issues a bulletin multiple times per year containing book reviews and membership announcements. Publishes scholarly works such as "The Shadow of Death" and "The Self-Analysis of Emanuel Swedenborg" in the Papers of the Analytical Psychology Club of New York. Edits the book review section of the Journal Quadrant.
  • Distribute meals through Community Kitchen and outreach centers HIS HAVEN INC
    direct service
    Distributes nutritious meals to hundreds of families through the Community Kitchen, prepares and delivers meals to the homeless from the Northside Outreach Center, and offers free meals twice monthly for pickup or dining-in at the Southside location in partnership with Pine City Methodist Church.
  • Generate revenue through Amazon.com affiliate program HIS HAVEN INC
    direct service
    Participates in the Amazon.com affiliate program by earning commissions from referral links and product reviews that lead to purchases.