Dear All,
Let's get our bodies ready for the fall season with shorter days and earlier nights. It is the perfect time to nourish the lungs and prepare the respiratory system for the cooler weather.
11:00-11:30am Keeping in Harmony with the Fall Season
Presenters - John Luna-Sparks LAc. of White Magnolia Acupuncture & Tai Chi & Katie Tao of Teance.
Would you like to feel:
- More balanced, physically and emotionally?
- Empowered to take charge of your health?
- In harmony with nature?
You’ll learn:
- How to improve your mood, balance hormones, reduce pain, and increase vitality by staying in harmony with the fall season.
- A simple self-care routine rooted in the 5 Branches of Chinese Medicine, incorporating meditation, Chi Kung, self-massage, and tasty seasonal food (samples provided!)
11:30-12:00pm Nourish and Strengthen Your Gut Microbiome with Fermented Foods: Guest speaker Karen Wang Diggs | Nutritionist + Chef
Learn why adding fermented foods to your diet can help to improve your digestion and immunity, especially as the weather shifts from summer to autumn.
Karen will also demonstrate how to make Pao Cai (Fermented Napa cabbage with Daikon and Spices) and offer a sampling of this classic Chinese condiment and a tasting of tea-scented water kefir.
12-12:30pm Tai Chi introductory class by White Magnolia Acupuncture & Tai Chi
12:30-1:00 Tasting teas in alignment with the fall season. Teas will be served by Teance Fine Teas.
The $15 fee will cover the activities from 11am-1pm with the seating. Space is limited, so please sign up to reserve your space!
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01:00-2:30pm Lunch and Tea Break
Bring your lunch or grab lunch at a nearby spot such as Berkeley Bowl, Cali Alley, Mint Leaf, Standard Fare! Bring back to enjoy in our courtyard with tea.
01:15-4:00 Pop Up: Purple Fire Gems ~ Local jewelry-maker Leslie Yee-Murata makes Asian-inspired earrings, pendants, and bracelets with semi-precious stones such as jade, carnelian, agate, and more.
01:15-4:00 Pop Up: Maicha Tea Time Co ~ Local handmade tea time treats intended for pairing with Teance teas. The goal in mind for Maicha is to provide a pleasant, unique tea time experience for you and your loved ones to share as you spend quality time together.
When you purchase a treat from Maicha, Teance will gift you a tea sample pairing to go with the treat!
2:30-4:30pm Spring Live Jazz by "Cyril Grimsich & Simon Keyser-Petty Duo" (Free Admission)
Live outdoor music to nourish our hearts and senses on this Fall Wellness Day!
Good health and peace to all,
White Magnolia Acupuncture & Tai Chi Team: John and Karlie
Teance Fine Teas Team: Chih Hui, I-ting, Katie, Sonia, & Robert
