Community Workshops
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Laughter Yoga, Part 1
Experience joy in the morning to enliven your day
Saturday, September 18, 2021 - 8:00am-9:00am PT
Neeta Merchant - Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Join us to participate in a Laughter Yoga session which will consist of Laughter Yoga exercises, a laughter meditation and guided relaxation to ignite higher energy and awakens a more joyful mental attitude.
The Artist Within
Inviting the inner artist to come out and play
Saturday, September 18, 2021 - 2:00pm-3:00pm PT
Christina Wright - Arts, Media & Wellness Educator and Character & Leadership Development Facilitator
We all have an inner artist who yearns to come out and play. In this interactive workshop, participants will have the opportunity to bring out their inner artist and engage in different art modalities that are conducive to overall wellness.
Ancestor Stories
Share treasured stories to connect with cultural roots
Saturday, September 18, 2021 - 4:00pm-5:00pm PT
Vidhu Singh, Ph.D. - Freelance Dramaturg/Theater Director/Educator
In sharing positive stories of our ancestors, we honor them, and bring call forth their strength to help us deal with our present reality. Connecting with our cultural roots strengthens our self-esteem and reminds us that we are a living legacy to our grandparents their predecessors.
Eating Seasonally
Nourishing reasons to eat with the seasons
Sunday, September 19, 2021 - 2:00pm-3:00pm PT
Hybrid Event on Zoom and at 1007 University Ave., Berkeley
Lauren Bryson - Holistic Nutritionist
Em Luisi - Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Energy Practitioner
Eating seasonally nourishes you and your loved ones, plus supports your local community, environment and economy. We will share how to eat seasonally and prepare one of our favorite fall recipes.
Film Talk ‘Eat, Pray, Love’
Learning wellness practices from the movies
Sunday, September 19, 2021 - 4:00pm-5:00pm PT
Hybrid Event on Zoom and at 1007 University Ave., Berkeley
Christina Wright - Arts, Media & Wellness Educator and Character & Leadership Development Facilitator
Film, as a narrative and visual art form, has the power to evoke empathy and call upon us to think about how we view ourselves, our community and our overall place in the world. Join Christina for a film night to view clips from the movie Eat, Pray, Love (2010) and engage in wellness activities inspired by the film's story, focused on letting go, honoring our authenticity and embracing transformation.
Gentle Yoga
Breathe and move with us to gather energy and tap into your natural flow.
Monday, September 20, 2021 - 8:00am-9:00am PT
Rebecca Plotkin - Yoga Instructor
A gentle all-levels movement practice to breathe, enjoy moving, and gain more energy in our everyday lives.
Affordable Nutrition
Learn how to eat healthfully on a budget (live food demonstration)
Monday, September 20, 2021 - 2:00pm-3:00pm PT
Lauren Bryson - Holistic Nutritionist
Neeta Merchant - Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Join us for an affordable nutrition food demonstration. We will create an easy and nourishing meal that fits within your family’s budget.
Peace Meditation
Peace begins within
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 8:00am-9:00am PT
Neeta Merchant - Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Join us to participate in a heart-centered meditation on this International Day of Peace to join with others worldwide to embody the energy to support a peaceful, equitable and sustainable world.
Climate Healing
Healthy Planet, Healthy Humans - a symbiotic relationship
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 11:00am-12:00pm PT
Jean Naughton - Nutrition Consultant & Health Coach
Irema Sivcevic - Nutrition Consultant Instructor
Learn takeaways from the latest UN recommendations on carbon sequestering through soil and ways to reduce carbon gases. We will share wisdom from Vandana Shiva a world renowned agro-ecologist on how a food rich local community leads to a healthy planet.
Backyard Gardening
Seed to Table: Growing a Backyard Garden
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 2:00pm-3:00pm PT
Jean Naughton - Nutrition Consultant & Health Coach
Christine Bauman - Social, Food and Editorial Photographer
Gardening can be fun and is a great way to express yourself. Learn the basics of setting up a successful garden and how to create a garden of delight enjoyable for the entire family. Join us for a fun and interactive discussion!
Laughter Yoga, Part 2
Experience joy in the morning to enliven your day
Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 8:00am-9:00am PT
Neeta Merchant - Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Join us to participate in a Laughter Yoga session which will consist of Laughter Yoga exercises, a laughter meditation and guided relaxation to ignite higher energy and awakens a more joyful mental attitude.
Water is Life
Water is a precious natural resource. Water quality is as important as quantity.
Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 4:00pm-5:00pm PT
Em Luisi - Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Energy Practitioner
Irema Sivcevic - Nutrition Consultant Instructor
Water is a vital resource that provides nourishment, information, and fluid for all life forms. We will investigate the current water crisis related to global climate shifts and pollution, and provide practical solutions on what we can do to provide clean water for our family, community and the earth.
Social Emotional Learning
Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom and the Workplace
Friday, September 24, 2021 - 11:00am-12:00pm PT
Akin Odulate - Principal Consultant: Transformation & Change Management at Dawning Systems
Christina Wright - Arts, Media & Wellness Educator and Character & Leadership Development Facilitator
We will review the five areas of competence, as part of CASEL’s framework for social and emotional learning, which fosters knowledge, skills, and attitudes to establish equitable environments that advance one’s learning and development.
“SEL is an integral part of education and Simply put, SEL is a lifelong process of learning how to better understand ourselves, connect with others, and work together to achieve goals and support our communities.”
- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Sleep
Sleep, Getting good ZZZ’s
Friday, September 24, 2021 - 4:00pm-5:00pm PT
Em Luisi - Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Energy Practitioner
Jean Naughton - Nutrition Consultant & Health Coach
Join us to learn why we need deep sleep and what we can do to get more of it. We will discuss how food, herbs, and lifestyle can support or hinder a good night’s rest. We will review practices for better sleep habits.
Soulful Sharings
What do bees, angels, artists, mothers and butterflies have in common? Come join and find out!
Friday, September 24, 2021 - 7:00pm-8:00pm PT
Thank goodness it’s Friday! This is your evening of fun and participation.
Please bring your joyful and higher self to relax, rejoice and share with friends!
Be prepared to share anything that inspires you that you want to share with us…..a poem, song, video, painting, quote, short passage.
Hosted by Johann Wong - Founder of JouleWatt Inc.
Herbs and Spices
Incorporating healing spices into your food and beverages
Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 2:00pm-3:00pm PT
Hybrid Event on Zoom and at 1007 University Ave., Berkeley
Em Luisi - Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Energy Practitioner
Neeta Merchant - Holistic Nutrition Consultant
Put the kettle on and join us as we will share our favorite herb and spice blends to add flavor to your recipes, and nourish vital body systems. We’ll discuss the healing properties of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory spices, and share recipes and remedies to promote resilience.
Kids Film Talk ‘Inside Out’
Using the arts to aid young ones in navigating their emotions
Sunday, September 26, 2021 - 11:00am-12:00pm PT
Christina Wright - Arts, Media & Wellness Educator and Character & Leadership Development Facilitator
Through the screening of various film clips from the movie Inside Out (2015), visual arts activities and dramatic skits, this fun and immersive workshop for young ones helps participants learn how to recognize different types of emotions when they come up and how to express them in safe and healthy ways.
Joyful Family Meals
Actionable ways to feed your family well and manage your most challenging mealtime struggles
Sunday, September 26, 2021 - 2:00pm-3:00pm PT
Hybrid Event on Zoom and at 1007 University Ave., Berkeley
Alicia Faris - Founder, Nutrition Consultant and Culinary Educator at Path to Panacea
Together, we will investigate the circumstances surrounding the often stressful, elusive family meal. We invite you to share your family food dynamics with us. We will offer tips and tricks to get the whole family involved in the feeding journey, including easy ways to incorporate nourishing whole foods into your weekday and weekend routine.