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24th Annual
Kushi Institute
Summer Conference

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Featured Speakers
Cooking Classes

Lectures
Active (exercise/bodywork/dance)
Workshops (participatory)
Panels
Events

Monday July 28
12:00 am to 9:00 pm
Participant Arrival and Registration
5:15 pm to 5:30 pm
Aztec Opening Ceremony
T. Tzatzoehetzin
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Orientation
B. Mikell
Tuesday July 29
7:00 am to 8:00 am
Aztec Exercises
T. Tzatzoehetzin
Do-in Exercise
C. Motosue
Reflective Exercise: A Modern Chi Gong Method
J. Kozinski
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am to 10:15 am Keynote - Macrobiotics & the Power of Healing W. Spear
10:45 am to 12:00 pm
The Way of Sushi I
M. Marcus
The Power of the Mind In Healing
J. MacKenney
The Movement of the Four Energies
T. Tzatzoehetzin
Strengthening the Body's Power Centers
M. Rossoff
Iyengar Yoga Classes
K. Stephan
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
SOCIAL EVENT: Ice Cream Float Social and "Get To Know You" games
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm The Way of Sushi II M. Marcus
The Energetics of Food J. Stanchich
Healthy Eating while Traveling W. & M. Wepman
The Spirit of Macrobiotics: Ancient Traditions & Common Sense W. Spear
4:45 pm to 6:00 pm Quick and Easy Dishes M. Waxman
Women's Health - Heal Your Liver & Transform Your Health D. Briscoe
Enhancing the Power of Foods D. Waxman
Getting the Most out of your Macrobiotic Practice W. Kramer
Tai Chi C. Neville
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Celebrate Life! Recovery Panel O. Fischer
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Live Music B. MacPhail
Wednesday July 30
7:00 am to 8:00 am
Qi Gong
L. Papin
Do-in Exercise
C. Motosue
Tai Chi
C. Neville
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am to 10:15 am Featured Speaker: Foods that Fight Pain N. Barnard, MD
10:45 am to 12:00 pm
Chef Sato's Happy Desserts for Happy Occasions
S. Sato
The Nine Levels of Transformation
T. Tzatzoehetzin
A New Diet for Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
N. Barnard, MD
Approaching Menopause Naturally
G. Kushi
Shiatsu in a Chair
C. Motosue
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
SOCIAL EVENT: Auditions for Talent Show
SOCIAL EVENT: Conversation Starter Cards
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm The Sensual Side of Food D. Pallavi
More Fulfilling Sex and Better Relationships L. Stanchich
The "Emergency Kitchen": Foods for Healing L. Papin
Could Gluten be Hindering YOUR Health? M. Ellis
The Front & Back of Vaccinations H. Nelissen
4:45 pm to 6:00 pm Delicious Grains W. Kramer
Healing Properties of Everyday Foods R. Carr, Jr.
Mental and Emotional Healing Beyond Food D. Briscoe
Ideas That Change Your Life: The Power of Thought J. Kozinski
Iyengar Yoga K. Stephan
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Aveline Celebration & Awards
P. Kushi
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Open Mic Nite!
B. MacPhail
Thursday July 31
7:00 am to 8:00 am
Do-in/Meditation
A. Oort
Iyengar Yoga K. Stephan
Qi Gong
L. Papin
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am to 10:15 am Eating For Spiritual Health and Social Harmony W. Tuttle Ph.D
10:45 am to 12:00 pm Where's the Protein? J. MacKenney
Blood Sugar and the Health of Your Brain T. Monte
Acid & Alkaline D. Waxman
The Cause of Fear A. Nelissen
Nurturing our Body - Self Shiatsu A. Oort
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Social Event: Line Dancing facilitated by M. Ellis and R. Linda
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm Rich, Delicious, and Healthy Cooking S. Waxman
The Healing Power of Music W. Tuttle, Ph.D
How to Design a Healthy Home with Feng Shui S. Devine
Belly Dancing R. Linda

 

4:45 pm to 6:00 pm

Sumptuous, Super-Healthy Sea Vegetables J. Stanchich
Food & Nutrition Guidelines for Cancer Prevention L. Kushi
East Meets West - Interacting with Conventional Medicine D. Pallavi
Shamanic Energy Healing M. Ellis
Swingolf for Fun and Health L. Bolland
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Global Crisis & Macrobiotic Solutions

Makropedia

M. Kushi

A. Nelissen
Japanese Cultural Night
9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Karaoke Contest
Friday August 1
7:00 am to 8:00 am
Do-in/Meditation
A. Oort
Sound Healing M. Ellis
Reflective Exercise: A Modern Chi Gong Method J. Kozinski
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am to 10:15 am Zen Macrobiotic Cooking M. Naka
Understanding Yin & Yang Can Change Your Life G. Rice
Sustainable Macrobiotic Eating and Living for Long Lasting Health J. Kozinski
SuperHealth R. Carr, Jr.
10:45 am to 12:00 pm The Joy of Soy W. & M. Wepman
The Brownsfield Experience D. Nakajima
The Next Step in the Evolution of Humanity: Awakening from the Illusion of Self N. Kushi
The Heart of Healing T. Monte
Qi Gong D. Briscoe
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Social Event: Singles' Mixer Speed Dating facilitated by B. Mikell
Social Event: Conversation Starter Cards facilitated by M. Ellis
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm Let’s Have an “Omusubi” Party H. Naka
Moving Ki - Four Gates of Oriental Medicine M. Rossoff
Health & Balance for an Exciting Life W. Kramer
Osteoporosis J. Stanchich
Iyengar Yoga K. Stephan
4:45 pm to 6:00 pm Santa Monican Delicious Macrobiotic Cuisine E. Lechasseur & S. Suzuki
Choosing Foods Wisely P. Garcia de Paredes
Weight Loss Naturally C. Wasserman
Strengthening your Kidneys, Bladder, and Adrenal Glands L. Stanchich
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Talent Show
10:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Live Music
B. MacPhail
Saturday August 2
7:00 am to 8:00 am
Get in Shape, Get Fit, Get Inspired
M. Ellis
Qi Gong D. Briscoe
Do-in/Meditation
A. Oort
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am to 10:15 am FEATURED SPEAKER: Natural Solutions for Depression R. Malik, ND
10:45 am to 12:00 pm Creative Macrobiotic Cooking P. Garcia de Paredes
Detoxification Basics R. Malik, ND
Recovery Panel Follow-up B. Mikell
Iyengar Yoga K. Stephan
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Social Event: Keeping the Inspiration Going facilitated by B. Mikell
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm Rice Terrace Café Favorite Recipes D. Nakajima
Aging Well S. Rice
Rock Your World Beauty Secrets - Facial Rejuvenation M. Ellis
4:45 pm to 6:00 pm "Love, Eric” Macrobiotic Desserts E. Lechasseur & S. Suzuki
Musubu - “The Unifying Principle" H. Naka
The Art of Empowerment - Creating the Life You Want Olaf Fischer
Swingolf for Fun and Health L. Bolland
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Art For Life, A Benefit Performance Spectacular!
8:30 pm to 12:30 pm
Farewell Dance Party and Closing Event
Sunday August 3
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Participant Checkout & Departure

Please Note: This is a preliminary schedule and is subject to changes and additions


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