Dear Friends:
 
February's meeting on Love and Relationships with Tsahai Ungar was truly transformative.  Thank you Tsahai!
 
Our March meeting is very special.  Richard Feather Anderson is a world-renowned teacher of Feng Shui, Geomancy and Sacred Geometry.   
 
The meeting will be held on Sunday, March 16, 6:30 - 9:30 PM at the home of Adriana Ames in Novato.  Directions are given at the end of this announcement.  Please be on time, and bring extra chairs or cushions.  Here is Richard's description.
 
I will show you some excerpts from my slide show on the Feng Shui of Entrances, as an easy way to enter into a rather broad subject, and give you some insights you can use immediately.  I may also include some background information from the introductory slide show to my upcoming Roots of Feng Shui course (both described below).  I will engage you with some exercises so you can experience some of the principles and placemaking patterns in the meeting place, and your own homes.  You might also be interested in the ongoing classes I offer in Santa Rosa, so the next one is listed below in case you want to follow up this brief introduction with some more in-depth learning about my unique approach to feng shui as a natural design tool.
"The Feng Shui of Entrances: Bringing in Enough Chi"

Hear Richard's unique feng shui perspective on the importance of creating good entrances - into your home, your property, and every room.  What do you see when you leave home or work, and enter the world?  Learn why the way you enter and leave a space is as important as what you do inside.  Feng shui remedies inside the house may not improve your life if the entrance is compromised.  "If the mouth is closed, chi cannot fill the body."  See how to create inviting and welcoming entry ways that set the right tone for what follows.  Take a second look at your entrance and realize how it affects your ability to open and receive supportive energy from the world.  Before and after pictures will dramatically demonstrate the power of feng shui and timeless design principles.
 
"The Roots of Feng Shui: Design Principles from Nature"

When you hear "feng shui" do you immediately think of common sense principles for good design - based on the laws of Nature?  Probably not; but there really is more to Feng Shui than hanging mirrors!  It can give you a sophisticated way to open your eyes to see how complex spatial dynamics (like forms and pathways) affect how you feel or behave in a place.  To help you reconnect Feng Shui to its organic roots, Richard will present his comprehensive Language of Placemaking Patterns, a set of natural design principles distilled over the last forty years from feng shui, ecology, western geomancy, environmental psychology, and timeless architecture.

With these patterns, you can create aesthetically pleasing and optimally functioning spaces for living and working, get everything in the right spot, and enhance your sense of place.  Students will increase their observation skills to see what others miss; understand the patterns that create welcoming entrances, natural socializing spaces, functional kitchens and offices, restful bedrooms, etc.; and learn how to analyze and improve their own homes.

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About Richard
 
Richard Feather Anderson, B.S. Architecture, FSII Feng Shui Master, is an internationally recognized pioneer in the revival of geomancy, feng shui, sacred geometry, and labyrinths with over thirty years of experience.  He founded the first comprehensive training program in multi-cultural geomancy and feng shui.  He began studying Nature's patterns and geometry in childhood, and has continued since 1987 with Dr. Keith Critchlow, Professor Emeritus of the Prince of Wales Institute of Architecture, who is acknowledged as one of the greatest living authorities on the mystical teachings of Pythagoras and Islamic sacred art.  He continually creates new applications for ancient wisdom to create a more harmonious world, and generously shares his knowledge with passion and humor. More info. at www.richardfeatheranderson.com

"Richard Feather Anderson is among the most original thinkers of our times. His powers of observation and interpretation constantly generate original insights into and expand the ways to use feng shui." -- Nancilee Wydra, Founder, Feng Shui Institute of America

"Richard has one of the greatest minds in the Feng Shui world. His lectures are absolutely amazing, and his explanations make sense of the I Ching, the ba gua, and the meaning of the cardinal directions." - Marolyn Toule, co-director, NYC Feng Shui Forum
 
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Upcoming Classes
 
The Roots of Feng Shui:
Design Principles from Nature

7 Tues . Evenings, March 18 to April 29
7:00 - 9:30 pm
New College of Calif., 99 Sixth St, RR Square
Santa Rosa, CA
$250

Preceded by Introductory Illustrated Lecture
Tues, March 11, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
New College of Calif., 99 Sixth St, Santa Rosa
$10-15 at door
FREE to those who register for 7-week course (Please attend to get overview)
RSVP required - Call 707.544.8203

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We look forward to seeing you there! 
 
Sincerely,
 
Steve Glanz
650-349-2651
[email protected]

Adriana Ames
415-717-6800
[email protected]
 
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ABOUT RAHM

RAHM is a forum for people to share what they have learned in their lives, their classes, workshops, degree programs, books and other media.  The group is structured on non-hierarchical principles.  We each share and contribute equally. 
 
The purpose of RAHM is practical, with an emphasis on healing, guidance, therapy, and personal growth.  It's not just a "lecture" group but is also experiential.  Topics are based on the presenter's own background and skills - or can be something the presenter would like to learn more about.  There is no better way to learn something than to teach it! 

The RAHM group (Reading And Healing Marin) meets monthly, every 3rd or 4th Sunday or as pre-announced, and unless otherwise notified, roughly 6:30PM - 9:30PM.  It is important to be on time!  For directions, see below.   
 
There will be short breaks and light snacks.  There is no charge for RAHM meetings, but please bring something to share.  In some exercises, we may be lying on the floor.  So bring pillows if you can, and dress comfortably.
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Directions to the home of Adriana Ames - 602 Bolling Circle, Novato
 
From the South:
 
1. Take 101 North to Marin County. Exit at the Alameda del
    Prado/Hamilton exit. Go towards Hamilton; you will be on Nave Drive. 

2. Turn right at the first light, which is Bolling Drive (this is
    before you get to the entrance of the Hamilton Base).

3. Go straight until the road ends (you'll see the fire station to your
    right). Turn right into Bolling Circle and park on the street. The
    house is on the second driveway to the left: 602 Bolling Circle.

From the North:

1. Take 101 South to the Alameda del Prado Exit. Go left on Alameda del Prado. Then take a left on Nave Drive.

2. Follow the directions above (#2 and #3).