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Find the edible treasures hiding in plain sight at Prospect Park as you learn to identify and gather edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and berries. This guided foraging walk is led by an expert and offers a fresh way to explore the park while building your knowledge of wild foods.

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Introduction to Herbalism: Part 1

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Discover the fundamentals of herbal medicine in a hands-on workshop designed for beginners. Explore the properties of a variety of medicinal plants while learning practical techniques for creating your own herbal preparation to take home. Gain foundational knowledge and confidence to continue exploring the world of plant-based wellness.

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NY Live Adult Group Magic Lessons

Jeremy the Magician See all classes by this school @ 134 W 29th St, New York, NY

Learn the art of illusion and sleight of hand in this lively, interactive group class led by a seasoned professional magician. Students are introduced to the techniques and principles behind captivating tricks, building the skills and showmanship needed to perform with genuine confidence and flair.

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Prospect Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

Taste the wild side of Prospect Park as you forage for peppery hedge mustard, corn-tasting chickweed, and spinach-like lamb quarters. A one-of-a-kind culinary outing right in the middle of Brooklyn's leafy green oasis.

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Low & Slow Yoga

Fit4Dance See all classes by this school @ 21 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Explore the gentle, restorative practice of Yin Yoga with Low and Slow Yoga at Fit4Dance. Long, passive poses release deep tension in the connective tissues while improving flexibility and cultivating a calm, focused mind. This class emphasizes lower body release while supporting overall physical and mental well-being.

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Thomas Mann: The Magic Mountain

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research
4.6 44 reviews

Delve into Thomas Mann's literary masterpiece, 'The Magic Mountain,' at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. This course invites exploration into the profound themes of love, loss, time, and the human condition against the backdrop of prewar Europe. Analyzing Mann's work alongside medical journals, reviews, and lectures, participants will ponder questions of health, the evolving nature of time in modernity, and the pursuit of enchantment in a rapidly changing world.

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  • 21 and older
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  • 30 Irving Pl, New York, NY
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions
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Thomas Mann’s The Magic Mountain tells the story of Hans Castorp, an ordinary young man who goes to visit his cousin Joachim in a Swiss tuberculosis sanatorium for three weeks and ends up staying for seven years. Set on the precipice of World War One, the novel captures the spirit of prewar Europe and the ailments of the modern world: isolation, mass epidemics, the plight of progress and industrial alienation. Mann’s ever-timely novel offers meditations on love, loss, time, what it means to become a person in the world, and what it means to face death. In this course we will read the entirety of The Magic Mountain alongside short selections from medical journals, critical reviews, Mann’s correspondence, and lectures, while asking: What does it mean to be healthy? What is time? How does modernity change our conception of time? How might we think about enchantment in the modern world?


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  • Upon request, we will refund less 5% cancellation fee of a course up until 6 business days before its start date.
  • Students who withdraw after that point but before the first class are entitled to 75% refund or full course credit.
  • After the first class: 50% refund or 75% course credit.
  • No refunds or credits will be given after the second class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Brooklyn Institute for Social Research

The Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, established in 2011, offers liberal arts education and research opportunities to local communities while supporting young scholars. With a mission to engage various intellectual traditions, the institute aims to provide accessible education and foster active, engaged citizens.

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