Hello Friends!
It's been a busy couple weeks with our wheat harvest. Meals are out the door for our farm crew, kitchen tidied, planters watered, blueberries ready for the freezer... so finally have some time to work on the end-of-season newsletter.
Our last class till September is Wednesday, July 31. But before that we have a tea ceremony following Qigong this coming Saturday. Details below.
Some of you had requested info on the 24 Postures to keep you going till we meet again in September. The plans are to do a YouTube video on 24 Posture Qigong. You can check out my other YouTube videos (about 10 of them) that were created during the pandemic for times we couldn't be together. Look up Dori Kienitz on YouTube to find them. I'm hoping to have the new video out at the beginning of August.
In the meantime, to settle your mind during stressful (or even non-stressful!) times, practice conscious breathing or try one of these chants: Om; So Hum; or Breathing in I calm my body, Breathing out I smile.
If you're looking for a fun day retreat, Ruthven is hosting a Wellness Retreat Saturday, August 10 from 10 AM - 4 PM. I'm honoured to be asked to teach so an hour of Yoga/Qigong is in the works! Along with yoga, you'll be painting a landscape, Forest Bathing and a delicious looking lunch catered by Debb's Cuisine all for $130. Contact ruthvenpark.ca for more details.
Enjoy the rest of your summer and live each day, as it's a brand new day. Marvel at nature, smile more, and have a heart-to-heart conversation with a friend - or stranger!
Blessings to you, with big love and warm hugs,
Dori
The above photo was taken at Zen Garden Restaurant in the KW area several years ago. Students and I travelled there to embark on the tea ceremony followed by bento box lunches. What a wonderful time here as well as the beautiful fall colours on our drive.
Tea Ceremony following Qigong this Saturday
Saturday, July 27, 2024
The Zen Haus, Zen Country Wellness
10:30 – 11:45 AM
By Donation
Come join Neil and Dori as they guide you through a tea tasting ceremony based on the teachings from Taiwan and Thich Nhat Hanh.
Drinking tea has many benefits and aspects…for example Thich Nhat Hanh says that the clouds are in our tea. What does this mean? Find out more at our event.
Being mindful of the water, tea leaves, teapot, etc., we focus on the present moment and remember where the water for our tea comes from. Water also being useful in growing the tea leaves, for fashioning tea cups and teapots. Using authentic teacups from Asia, we will find gratitude in this beautiful ceremony.
We will also have snacks to end our 2024 Spring/Summer Season. You do not need to be a current student to join us for the Tea Ceremony!
Please note, the last class at Zen Country Wellness is Wednesday, July 31, till September (Crystal's classes-October).
Please join us for this celebration!! Register to save your spot.
Prices are slightly increasing this fall, beginning September 16, 2024.
10 Class Pass is going from $140 to $150
6 Class Pass is going from $95 to $100
Walk In remains the same $20
Class Passes can be used for ANY of the classes.
Beginning September 16, all class passes have a 6 month expiry date.
Private Classes
$100 an hour for one private class
$350 for a series of four classes
Crystal's Thursday evening classes will commence October 17 as she is participating in a distant retreat.
Chair Yoga will begin October 18 but a new time is to be voted on by you.
Here are the choices:
Fridays 8 AM
OR
Fridays 4 PM
Let us know asap before August 1. Then we can update the website to reflect this new time.
Our FALL Schedule Begins September 16!!
Mondays 10 AM Yoga - Dori
Tuesdays 10 AM 6 WK Breath Series - Dori
Wednesdays 10 AM Qigong -Dori
Wednesdays 7 PM Yoga - Dori
Thursdays 7 PM Yoga - Crystal
Fridays Chair Yoga - Crystal (will update with time after you vote)
Saturdays 9 AM Qigong - Neil
Self-Gentleness Retreat
Saturday, October 19, 2024
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
$175., catered lunch included
Presented by Joyce Minten and Dori Kienitz
Self-gentleness to create: comfort, acceptance, peace, joy, understanding, and a way to awaken the seeds of mindfulness.
A brief look at our day...Using the tools of:
Feng shui to look at health and improve well-being.
Crystals as a healing modality.
Sound chakra healing for alignment and clearing blockages.
Space and energy clearing.
Qigong and Yoga for balance, stretching, de-stressing and alignment.
Forest Bathing to connect with nature.
Meditation for the fruit of our practice.
When you register a special crystal will be chosen for you to keep.
Leave the retreat feeling energized, refreshed and relaxed with tools you can use in life's many moments...and most of all be more present and gentle with yourself.
Email dori@zencountrywellness.ca to save your space now!!
Joyce Minten's healing journey began over 25 years ago. She is a Certified Wellness Coach and Meditation Teacher who practices a variety of holistic and healing modalities. Joyce has a special interest in Feng Shui, chakras and crystals.
The mind is like water. When it's turbulent, it's difficult to see.
When it's calm, everything becomes clear.
~ Prasad Mahes.
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