Events
April to June, 2021
Online
Live in a more embodied, playful way. Practice creative self-care techniques through movement, voice, story, and stillness. Hone improvisational skills to increase confidence with both private clients and public speaking. Embody somatic skills and learn creative tools for yourself and your clients. Change your life, work, and world with ten weeks of Interplaying with a nourishing community of fellow healthcare professionals!
May 7 - 9, 2021
Online
Join women all over the world to "Heal the Earth, People, and Plants" with Rosemary Gladstar, Vandana Shiva, Susun Weed, and more diverse herbal instructors, topics, and activities. Join us for our 10th year of connecting women with transformative herbal learning and personal growth experiences! I'm teaching:
Chinese Medicine in your Kitchen
Explore the five phases of Chinese medicine and their correlating five seasons. Learn traditional Chinese food energetics, including the five flavors, nature/ temperature, and meridians. Understand Chinese dietary principles for eating and living through the five seasons, with optimal foods, herbs, and cooking practices.
Saturday, June 26, 1 - 2 PM PST
Online
Welcome fiery summer! Connect with the Fire Element of Chinese Medicine within and around you through the Interplay tools of improvisational movement, sound, and storytelling. Play with your body wisdom, embracing your innate gifts to radiate powerfully out into the world. Bring a journal, wear comfy clothes, and be prepared to move!
July 8 - 11, 2021
Online
Artists and agents of social change, come cultivate your innate artistic gifts in a passionately compassionate community of like- minded change- makers who care deeply about our world, each other, and true equity. Explore the transformative power of play through movement, voice, story, and stillness. Deeply connect with your inner body wisdom while nourishing community.
Saturday, July 31, 1 - 2 PM PST
Online
Celebrate Earth! Connect with the Earth Element of Chinese Medicine within and around you through the Interplay tools of improvisational movement, sound, and storytelling. Celebrate chang xia (長夏), the golden period between summer and autumn, with a creative supportive community. Root down deep, to rise up strong. Bring a journal, wear comfy clothes, and be prepared to move!
Saturday, Sept. 18, 1 - 2 PM PST
Online
What are you releasing and welcoming, this autumn? Connect with the Metal Element of Chinese Medicine within and around you through the Interplay tools of improvisational movement, sound, and storytelling. Clarify your intentions and boundaries as we nestle into the nourishing yin (陰) seasons. Bring a journal, wear comfy clothes, and be prepared to move!
Saturday, Dec. 18, 1 - 2 PM PST
Online
Welcome the dark solace of winter. Connect with the Water Element of Chinese Medicine within and around you through the Interplay tools of improvisational movement, sound, and storytelling. Swim through your hopes, dreams, and fears to nourish your Jing- Essence (精). Tend to your roots in stillness, within the safe container of our supportive creative community. Bring a journal, wear comfy clothes, and be prepared to move!