Albany Activities

Holistic Studies Institute 

Our Location

                                     

1510 Central Avenue -- Suite 375
Albany, NY 12205

Phone: (518) 464-6200
Fax: (518) 464-6202

Our National Headquarters is located in Albany, the Capital of New York State –  Just 2.5 hours north of NY City!

People from all over the US come to Albany to participate in our convenient intensive courses in order to become quickly certified in the Holistic Field of their choice.  Albany is a very accessible city located in beautiful Upstate New York.  It is serviced by Albany International Airport, Amtrak Train Station, and bus stations.  We are 180 miles from Boston, 145 miles from New York City and 225 miles from Montreal. Each of our intensives offers a day off to discover and explore this region.   We are close to Saratoga and its world famous race track, the Finger Lakes Region with its NY State Wineries, Lake George, the Catskills and the Adirondack Mountains.  Click on any of the courses above for more information about how you can become certified and at the same time enjoy a mini-vacation in Upstate NY.

If you live near New York City please check out our
New York City Activities Page

HSI - ALBANY and our New Location

by Rev. Stephen Robinson, HSI Executive Director

Holistic Studies Institute has moved its main office and center to
1510 Central Avenue Suite 375, Albany..

This building is right next door to our previous location. However, things are a little different as well as much, much better. By better I mean the following:

1. The vibrations and energy are much better. When I was in the completed suite of offices and classrooms recently, giving readings, I could feel an indescribable sweetness in the air. The feeling went far beyond the fresh paint, new carpet and new fixtures. It was more like a energy connection to the Spirit World that I only feel in my deepest trances and during my most energetic readings. I have to say that the energy is very supportive of communication with those who have crossed over.
2. As mentioned, we have new carpet, fresh paint that is soothing, a beautiful atmosphere, giving one a feeling of peace and spirituality.
3. The Bookstore/reception area has better bookcases, a new bulletin board, new waiting room chairs, a nice counter and a welcoming feeling in the air.
4. The office is equipped with a cheerful window, soothing wall color and our office furniture has been retooled, refurbished and cleaned. Our computers have been networked and are in great operational order. Our phone system and broadband has been is now a combined package that saves us money.
5. Cathy, our Administrative Assistant is on hand Mon – Fri 4 – 8 PM – our office hours is available to assist you with scheduling appointments and handling HSI business.
6. Our new classroom/séance room is now equipped with a Sony sound system, including a new DVD/CD player and receiver and 4 small, but powerful speakers, arranged strategically throughout the room for maximum listening enjoyment. Attached to the sound system is a large flat-screened Sony TV in the front of the classroom. Cathy, Charlene and I listened and watched the DVD demo on the TV and it sounded just like we were in a movie theatre.
7. The center is on the third floor in suite 375. The elevator is conveniently located within a few feet of our interior entrance. The large bathrooms are immaculate and are just around the corner. The women’s room also has a sofa-lounge area for you ladies.
8. Although we opted not to have a kitchen, there are vending machines on the first floor. We ask that you not bring food, coffee containers from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Stewarts, or any other beverages contained in cups, glasses etc. We welcome your bringing bottled water only.
9. The main entrance is at the rear of the building. There is a huge, well lit parking lot. To get to our suite, you may just pull into the same street that you used to—Tanglewood Drive, then go under the carport area to the rear parking lot next door. There you will see the main entrance with the number 1510 over the door.

Thank you to all those who helped us move

Numerous volunteers helped us to pack boxes, remove fixtures and install them at the new location. Furniture and equipment was moved by these generous people who brought trucks, hand-trucks and their personal energy and enthusiasm to make it all possible. For nearly a week we moved, unpacked boxes and set up the new center. We discarded and donated a lot of our old possessions to other non-profit groups. To all those who were there to help make this move possible, all of us at HSI thank you. Your love and generous donation of time is warmly appreciated by all of us. We know that you have received a lot from HSI and that this was your way of giving back and showing your appreciation to us. It also brings good karma to all who helped. Charlene and I personally want to thank you. So---THANK YOU ALL!!

Thanks to our financial donors

We received earmarked donations to purchase the new equipment, the Sony sound system and TV for our classroom. The generosity overwhelmed us and supported us beyond the purchase of equipment. It also helped us tremendously to meet the expenses of the move, such as installing our phone system, updating our computers, and installing broadband. Without the support of our generous donors we couldn’t have done it. So to our donors: THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Please keep those donations coming in. HSI depends on your generous contributions to meet its operating expenses.

HSI still needs donations to cover the bills for a new vacuum cleaner, information display case and continuing operating costs. Remember your donation is tax-deductible, as we are non-profit and returns to you a thousand fold.!!!
 

Be Sure to Mark Your Calendars!

FOXWOODS CASINO  

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Only -- $49

(Less $30 comps – your net cost: $19)

click here for more details about Foxwoods trip

 

Join us for a special Halloween day-trip to

SALEM

MASSACHUSETTS 

Saturday, Oct 18.

click here for more details about Salem trip

 

 Psychic Fair

October 24, 25 & 26

Use the coupon below and save $2.00 off a great reading!

This is the most popular Fair of the year--you won't want to miss it.

 The Halloween Season is almost here, so if you are wondering what the fall holds in your future you can’t miss out on this Special Halloween Psychic fair!  Our Psychics will be happy to answer and focus on any questions which you may need to discuss regarding the other areas of your life as well.  Our best Psychics will be giving 20-minute readings for only $23 (with coupon below).   On Sunday the 26th after the Reader’s hours, we will conduct an Open Message Circle. Rev. Charlene Robbins, HSI Director conducts the Circle. 

Types of Readings at our Fairs

*Psychometry   *Photo Readings   *Spirit Guides     *Aura Readings   *Guardian Angels        *Clairvoyance   *Spirit Communication   *Your Future 

Let our expert Psychics look into your future. Love, marriage, children, money, success, or a new job might await you. Our Psychics have had years of training and are Professionally Certified. These gifted Psychics are also Mediums and will look into the Spirit World for you.  Who are your Spirit Guides?  How are they helping you?  Are there any messages from your loved-ones on the other side for you? What color is your aura? What does your aura tell us about your health and happiness? Come find out what the rest of the year holds in tore for you.  Appointments made at the door, first come-first served, so just come into HSI with questions and an open mind. Bring the coupon below for $2.00 off your reading.  Note:  Coupons will also appear in the Albany Times Union on Wednesday Oct 22, Friday, Oct 24 & Saturday Oct 25.

Text Box: $2.00 off                                                             Coupon                                                                    $2.00 off Halloween  Psychic Fair Holistic Studies Institute 1510 Central Ave, Suite 375 Colonie, NY   (518) 464-6200  Friday, October 24  at 6-10 pm Saturday, October 25 at 12-6 pm Sunday, October 26 at 12–5 pm  $2.00 off your first reading—only one coupon per person.

 

Message Circles

Fridays 8:30pm & Sundays 6pm
$10 per person

Come to HSI’s Open Message Circles where we receive messages, impressions and communication from our spirit loved-ones and friends. They often have very important and convincing messages, which can be very helpful in our lives. If you believe that life goes on, that there is another dimension and that given the right conditions one may receive information from that special place, then our Open Circle is just the right place for you.
Join us Friday at 8:30 pm and Sunday at 6 pm for an Open Circle - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! No reservations are required. Just show up at the door. Circles are closed to Children under 14. A parent must accompany children 14-16. See schedule below:
 

Message Circle Schedule

August - November 2008

Friday 8:30PM

Sunday 6:00PM

Aug 29

Robert Hernandez

Aug 31

Lorrie DeMarco

Sept 5

Robert Hernandez

Sept 7

Lorrie DeMarco

Sept 12

Charlene Robbins

Sept 14

Lorrie DeMarco

Sept 19

Barbara Stevens

Sept 21

Charlene Robbins

Sept 26

Robert Hernandez

Sept 28

Lorrie DeMarco

Oct 3

Barbara Stevens

Oct 5

Robert Hernandez

Oct 10

Robert Hernandez

Oct 12

Charlene Robbins
Oct 17 Robert Hernandez Oct 19 Lorrie DeMarco
Oct 24 No Seance - Psychic Fair Oct 26 Scott Earl
Oct 31 Charlene Robbins  

Special Halloween Seance  

Nov 1 Robert Hernandez
Nov 7 Robert Hernandez Nov 9 Lorrie DeMarco
       

 

Reiki Courses with Certified Reiki Master, Rev. Charlene Robbins
Upcoming Courses 2008

What Charlene’s Students have to say:

It has been a real inspiration to me in many ways to have the pleasure of being able to study under Charlene; I have learned beyond my expectations from her.

This class was very enjoyable. Charlene is truly an excellent teacher and mentor.

Love the whole program. HSI and Charlene created a safe haven that for me was truly magical!

 

Private Reiki Sessions now available

Reiki Master, Charlene Robbins is now offering Private Reiki Sessions.

Gift Certificates are available.

½ hour Session is Only $100
1 hour Session is Only $150

Call today to schedule your appointment, and begin enjoying the benefits of Reiki.

Other Services offered by Charlene Robbins:


 Private Tutoring Sessions
 Past Life Regression Sessions

call our office for details at

(518) 464-6200

Chapel Services
Sept 21 at 4 PM
Oct 19 at 4 PM
Nov 23 at 4 PM --Thanksgiving Service
 

On Sundays, once per month, we hold Spiritualist Chapel Services for the public. The chapel services are conducted by Rev. Charlene Robbins. Included in our services are a Lecture (sermon), Meditation, Healing Prayer, and Spirit Greetings (messages). An offering will be collected during the service.

Please note that a MESSAGE CIRCLE will be held after each service at 6PM (see above).

 

 

 Energy Healing Circles Every Friday evening at 7 – 8 PM --$10 - per person

Held Every Friday, except Psychic Fair Fridays, from 7 to 8 PM

HSI has reformatted our Healing Circles to combine both Reiki and Therapeutic Touch energies. In doing so, we have found these circles to be much more powerful, creating not only a peaceful, healing environment but one which facilitates fast, concrete changes in the lives of those who attend and receive healing form our certified practitioners. At these Healing Circles, we will channel powerful healing energy into your energy field (aura), your physical body and into your life. Our Healing Practitioners will be giving individual healing sessions using either Therapeutic Touch or Reiki techniques. Patrons now receive 2 to 3 healing sessions to deeply empower their healing requests. We also welcome requests to send distance healing to your friends and loved ones not in attendance. Just let us know and we’ll put them in our Healing Book.

No appointments necessary—please arrive by 7 PM with an openness to receive gentle, yet powerful healing energy. Please do not wear cologne or perfume.
 

News and Upcoming Events
Upcoming workshops on Numerology, Aromatherapy and Astrology
—watch for upcoming detailed information or call our office at 518-464-6200


Above dates are subject to change, please verify with office

Halloween Exploration of Salem, Massachusetts -- Oct 18

Donate Used Books to the HSI Bookstore

It’s time for some Spring Cleaning and time to get rid of those books that you’ve already read. Donate your used books to HSI and get a tax-deduction! It’s simple: just drop off your used books at HSI and because we are a tax-exempt organization, you get the tax deduction! In addition you’ve have the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve made those books available to other at a discount! We will sell these books with a discount of up to 75% off the retail price! Stop by to see what has been donated and what you can purchase at a huge savings! Donations of books must be on the following topics only: New Age, Metaphysical, Psychic, Spiritualism, Mediumship, and other Holistic topics. Ask us for a receipt for income tax purposes for your donation when you drop off your books.

 


 
 

Psychic Reading & Hypnosis

Charlene Robbins and Stephen Robinson are in private practice at our Albany, NY and our New York City locations.  They are both Professionally Certified in the following areas:

 Psychic Consultations and Intuitive Counseling

Hypnotherapy --including Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Anxiety/Relaxation, and Past Life Recall.

Call our office for an appointment and more information

(518) 464-6200

Our Newsletter  and E-Newsletter

If you would like a copy of our Newsletter sent to you, please click here on our email address.  Include your Name, Address, City, State, Zip and Phone. If you would like to receive our E-Newsletter, please include your email address  We will be happy to send you our INFOPAC, which contains the most recent issue of our NEWSLETTER and a schedule for the above activities.

Email us at HSIOffice@aol.com

Advertise Your Business Card in HSI Newsletter

With a highly focused Holistic readership of 4,500 plus households, it’s a great marketing tool to advertise your business card in HSI NEWSLETTER.  We will mail it to everyone on our mailing list.  With a rate of only $50 per issue, it’s a great deal.  If you were to mail your card directly to 4,500 homes it would cost you $1,890.  Send your card and check to HSI and we will put it in our next Newsletter.  If you respond to an ad in the Newsletter please let the advertiser know.  And please remember that our business card ads sponsor the Newsletter.  HSI reserves the right to refuse ads based upon our Newsletter Advertising Policy.  Ads must also be in compliance with US Postal Service restrictions on Non-profit publications.  Questions should be directed to HSI office.

Hypnosis Tapes

By Stephen Robinson, Clinical Hypnotherapist


 Now on sale in our Bookstore $11 each (includes tax) Mail Order;  Please add $1. per tape.  Please call HSI office to order tapes by mail at (518) 464-6200.

ASTRAL PROJECTION
Uses subtle hypnotic suggestion to assist you to have a safe, fun and fascinating out of body experience.

 

DREAM RECALL
Uses powerful suggestions to stimulate memories of your dreams. Studies show we have 4 – 6 dreams every night.  These dreams contain important information that we may be missing.

 

WEIGHT LOSS
Now that the holidays are approaching, this is an excellent time to use the power of your subconscious mind to send signals to your body, to RELEASE fat!

 

STOP SMOKING
Improve your health, live longer and save money.  A pack-a-day habit costs you $2100 per year.

 

PEACEFUL SLEEP
Put this tape on when you get into bed and get the sleep you need.

 

ENJOY EXERCISE
This tape taps your energy stores, motivating you to exercise and enjoy it!

 

DEVELOP PSYCHIC ABILITIES
Overcome your unconscious blocks and fears to developing intuition.  Safely expand your awareness of the Spirit World.

 

RELAXATION
Take a 15-minute vacation from all the pressures and release stress and tension.

 


HSI Accepts all major credit cards for tuition, fees, trips, donations and all purchases by mail and in our bookstore.