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From: "Urban Zen Foundation" <news®urbanzenfotmdation.org> To: "Jeffrey Epstein" <[email protected]> Subject: Urban Zen Newsletter Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:47:18 +0000 P► EFTA00772459 p SUMMER IN SAG HARBOR Join us in Sag Harbor this July for a variety of events focusing on preservation of culture. For more information email [email protected]. • Tucker Robbins 2 Dana Mathews • Il LY 'I ' Arm Rugs p Event: MEET TUCKER ROBBINS Date: Sat., July 11 Time: 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Tucker Robbins transports the spirit and craft of the tribal village right into contemporary life. Inspired by the artist's world travels, each unique Tucker Robbins piece uses both recycled and carefully harvested materials from tribal cottage industries. Be a part of the Urban Zen mission to support sustainability and the preservation of cultures. Meet Meet Edward Wilkerson the designer and enjoy cocktails during this selling event. v. 14 XN tuc kerrob bin. ‘oni WIT Day Ashtanga Vinyasa with Richard Freeman Al SI 15 Nomad Al SI " Real Medicine Foundation At SI iii Empowering Children Day Event: MEET DANA MATTHEWS Date: Sun., July 12 Time: 2 - 4 p.m. The radiant beauty and timeless quality of the photographs Dana Matthews creates are at odds with the urban wasteland outside her Brooklyn studio door. The detritus of shuttered Join Us On factories and the tools of fisherman are among the objects FACEBOOK she combines with sound and video to create powerfully sensual site-specific pieces. Working with one of the earliest forms of photography, the cyanotype, Dana has a new body EFTA00772460 Follow Us On of work called "Botanicals and Outer Space." Shc creates large-scale prints because "I want the viewer to be more TWITTER aware of the place than the photographer," she says. She remains committed to presenting photography at its non- Visit Us On digital best. Another one of her installations, "The Reign of YOUTUBE Medusa" is currently on display at Urban Zen NYC. Event: ARZU RUGS Date: Sat., July 18 Time: 2 - 6 p.m. Arzu means hope in Dan, one of the primary languages of Afghanistan. Arzu Rugs celebrates its fifth anniversary this month, having reached across this impoverished country and culture to open an exchange between gifted artisan rug weavers and those who are moved by their beautiful rugs. At this event, during a late afternoon discussion with Arzu executives, Alyssa Rome and Kristin Joyce, learn about this innovative social business and view limited-edition modern and classic heirloom works for sale. Discover Arzu's success with programs established to bring equality and economic sustainability to weavers, their families and communities across II villages in rural Afghanistan. For those who wish to enhance their environment while supporting women in local rural, tribal communities, owning an Arzu rug is a genuine investment in Urban Zen's mission to preserve and sustain cultures - it is an investment in hope.... CONNECT TO THE NUTRITION FORUM The most influential and inspiring doctors, nutritionists, and healthcare voices gathered at the recent Urban Zen Well-Being Speaker Series: A Focus on Nutrition to offer their experience and insight with an audience of healers and health advocates. At this amazing, sold-out event, whether the topic was whole foods for anti-aging or children's health, these health leaders richly shared their deep understanding of grounded science and their passion for health. From diabetes to detox, from superfoods to essential oils, the download of cutting edge information inspired many attendees to make lifestyle changes—we're still hearing from them weeks later. We plan to maintain the momentum so stay posted with our forum video clips. Connect, listen, and be inspired. EFTA00772461 p OUR COMMITMENT TO HEALTHCARE We arc proud to announce the completion of the physical renovations at the Inpatient Cancer Unit of Beth Israel Medical Center. Inspired by a vision of creating an optimum healing environment, Donna Karan and Beth Israel enlisted the help of architect David Fratianne and feng shui master Alex Stark to create a Sanctuary for patients and their loved ones. Roberto Dutesco also donated photographs placed throughout the area. The images here depict the renovations. As a champion of patient advocacy, Urban Zen could not be more excited about this first step towards patient care. The renovations are only one part of the campaign for Well-Being. As reported in the Huffington Post, "Donna Karan, in conjunction with her Urban Zen Foundation, is developing [a] unique program which provides support to cancer patients and their families, as well as the hospital staff itself." To read more about this project. LAUNCHING THIS FALL: URBAN ZEN BLOG Stay tuned for an Urban Zen blog on our Website. We'll be focusing on Well-being, with articles written by Alison Rose Levy and other guest specialists. Journalist, bestselling health writer, and health coach, Alison Rose Levy has covered the field of integrative medicine and mind-body healing for the last nineteen years as a contributor to 0 Magazine, Organic Style, Alternative Therapies, and other publications. A former Senior Health editor of New Age Journal, she offers the free ezinc, the Health Outlook, which helps people make strategic health decisions and enact social action in support of health at , URBAN ZEN DAY Join Urban Zen in Colorado for another Yoga Journal Conference as we introduce prevention, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic knee injuries related to activities on or off the yoga mat. Young Living Essential Oils will present aromatherapy for joint issues. Dr. Baxter Bell, yoga instructor EFTA00772462 and author, and Dr. Jamie Naughright, Professor of Athletic Training, will discuss anatomy and physiology. Richard Rosen, p yoga instructor and author, will provide yoga for featuring the kncc joint, and special guest, famed orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Larry Padgett, will demonstrate the anatomy and physiology of the knee during dissection of a cadaver knee. A portion of the net proceeds go to Urban Zen Foundation to support the Urban Zen Integrative Therapist program. 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