- DO NOT MISS OUR SPECIAL TAI-CHI WORKSHOPS! -
To
Register email patricia(at)LeShiatsu.com, or call 519-496 8973
With
her Biomedical Engineering background, her knowledge of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), her clinical skills as a
Registered Acupuncturist, and her own life experience as a busy
professional, Patricia
Beretta, PhD, RAc, develops very unique
workshops. Patricia creatively combines Tai-Chi with related
practices, for instance Mindfulness, and Yoga. She often brings
other specialists to make your workshop experience even more
exciting!
A unique opportunity to experience the benefits of Tai-Chi, explore themes related to the traditions Tai-Chi is rooted in, and understand how it works using modern medical sciences, as well as ancient Chinese traditions about health.
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UPCOMING
WORKSHOP: Saturday February 24th, 2018, in Waterloo
FULL
WINTER LIVING:
Learn
how to feel good with
QiGong and TCM
when others may have the winter blues!
Slow
movements, relaxation practices:
learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine
can assist you in each season,
concentrate your energy like the seeds of plant do,
to be full of energy when the warmer days come!
- Saturday, February 24th, 2018,
1pm to 2:30pm, in Waterloo:
FULL WINTER LIVING
Discover how seasons affect your body, energy, and mind according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this workshop we will explore how to adopt a lifestyle and a mindset that help us live in harmony with nature in the winter. We will practice QiGong routines, stretches and meditations that you can also enjoy in your busy daily life to make you feel better.
Date: Saturday February 24th, 2018 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm.
Location: Waterloo uptown: KW Pilates, 22 King Street South, Waterloo.
Fees (incl. HST): $35 - early bird by Feb. 3rd: $30
12 participants maximum, please register quickly!
Register with Patricia 519-496 8973 or patricia(at)LeShiatsu.com
Instructors: Patricia Beretta (see more information below about the instructor)
In
this 90-minute workshop, we will explore how Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) considers that following the natural rhythms of the
seasons is essential for good health, both physically and
emotionally. Each season brings a different phase in our life and
inside of us, with its specific needs for the body, internal
organs and emotions. Winter is a time when nature is apparently
dormant, when plants and animal rest and concentrate their
essence. We too should rest more, slow down, and be introspective.
After all, tulip bulbs need a cool and dark place to rest, so that
they come to full bloom and colors in the spring. Reduced light
and activity does not mean low energy nor low mood. With slow
movement, meditation, winter hikes enjoying the beauty of snow
covered nature and the crisp rejuvenating pure air of the winter,
following by cocooning with a hot tea, we can thrive!. It's time
to concentrate on what is essential to us, meditating on the
meaning of our life, reflecting on how we are doing, and count our
blessings. In the winter we slow down in order to be full energy
for a vibrant spring. Modern life is often distracting us from
this simple natural rule, but with the right mindset and regular
practices such as QiGong and meditation, we can regain balance
even if life is hectic.
We will discuss how to adopt a lifestyle and practices that help us enjoy the winter and harmonize with the season: gentle QiGong movements, stretches, meditations and breathing practices, nutrition, where to prioritize our attention, etc.
Alternating
presentation of TCM principles, with discussions, QiGong &
Tai-Chi movements, stretching, and meditation, this pertinent
workshop will give you a new perspective on how to harmonize your
life according to nature and its seasonal rhythms. You will leave
rejuvenated and relaxed. You will take home information relevant
to your daily life, as well as handouts and videos to remember the
practices you've learned!
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PAST
WORKSHOP: FULL AUTUMN LIVING:
QiGong
and TCM to enjoy a smooth season change!
Slow
movements, relaxation practices:
learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine
can assist you in the season change,
be inspired and energized in the fall!
- This
event is now full -
Stay tuned, we will offer more season change workshops.
- Saturday, October 14th, 2017, 1pm
to 2:30pm, in Waterloo: FULL
AUTUMN LIVING
Discover how seasons affect your body, energy, and mind according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this workshop we will explore how to adopt a lifestyle and a mindset that help us live in harmony with nature in the fall. We will practice QiGong routines, stretches and meditations that you can also enjoy in your busy daily life to make you feel better.
Date: Saturday October 14th, 2017 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm.
Location: Waterloo uptown: KW Pilates, 22 King Street South, Waterloo.
Fees (incl. HST): $35 - early bird by Sep. 25th: $30
12 participants maximum, please register quickly!
Register with Patricia 519-496 8973 or patricia(at)LeShiatsu.com
Instructors: Patricia Beretta (see more information below about the instructor)
In
this 90-minute workshop, we will explore how Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) considers that following the natural rhythms of the
seasons is essential for good health, both physically and
emotionally. Each season brings a different phase in life and
inside us, with its specific needs for the body, internal organs
and emotions. Autumn is a time of harvest, when we reap off the
fruits of our hard work and past experiences. It's time to let go
of what won't serve us anymore, let in fresh air and only what
serves us. In the fall we get ready for the introspection that
will eventually come with the winter.
We will discuss how to adopt a lifestyle and practices that help us enjoy the fall and harmonize with the season: gentle QiGong movements, stretches, meditations and breathing practices, nutrition, where to prioritize our attention, etc.
Alternating presentation of TCM principles, with discussions, QiGong & Tai-Chi movements, stretching, and meditation, this inspiring workshop will give you a new perspective on how to harmonize your life according to nature and its seasonal rhythms. You will leave relaxed and rejuvenated. You will take home information relevant to your daily life, as well as handouts and videos to remember the practices you've learned!
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PAST
WORKSHOP: 5 EMOTIONS:
Your Inside-Out Solution
to Physical and Emotional Stress
Discover
how our emotions affect our body and internal organs.
Learn to calm the mind and balance the body with Tai-Chi and
Mindfulness!
- Saturday, February 18th, 2017,
1pm to 2:30pm, in Waterloo:
5 EMOTIONS
This workshop focuses on emotions as they help us or disturb us in our daily life, at home and at work. We will explore how we are affected by our own emotions and mental states, as well as how to understand why others act and react the way they do, due to their own emotions.
Date: Saturday February 18th, 2017 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm.
Location: Waterloo uptown: KW Pilates, 22 King Street South, Waterloo.
Fees (incl. HST): $35 - early bird by Jan.31st: $30
12 participants maximum, please register quickly!
Register with Patricia 519-496 8973 or patricia(at)LeShiatsu.com
Instructors: Patricia Beretta (see more information below about the instructor)
In
this 90-minute workshop, we will present the concepts of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) related to mental &
emotional health: each of the 5 main TCM Internal Organ resonates
with a particular emotion. We will see how emotional stresses can
affect internal organ balance, and vice versa. For instance, worry
and anxiety are a form of "mental indigestion" and can cause
digestive symptoms. We
will learn how emotional stress can be balanced by simple Tai-Chi
and QiGong moves, as well as with Mindful practices.
Alternating
presentation of TCM with Mindfulness principles, discussion,
QiGong & Tai-Chi movements, and meditation, this inspiring
workshop will give you a new sense of self-understanding, and will
leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. You will take home information
relevant to your daily life, as well as handouts and videos to
remember the practices you've learned!
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PAST WORKSHOP: BETTER SLEEP:
Bye bye mental fog, sleep like a log!
A sleep program to help you feel refreshed and energized!
Two
classes, and in-depth support
to achieve better sleep and have more satisfaction during the day!
This
program helps you understand what may affect your sleep,
and provides you with a wealth of practical tools to monitor your
progress and feel great.
Learn
practices to de-stress and relax!
- Saturday, February 25th + March
4th, 2017, 1pm to 2:30pm, in Waterloo:
Daily Tai-Chi for a
BETTER SLEEP
"SLEEP" focuses on providing practical information, and effective practices to improve sleep. These two classes explore how our sleep can be affected by our environment, emotions, and private or professional relationships. It provides a wealth of tools to sleep more soundly!
Dates: February 25th and March 4th, 2017 - 1:00 - 2:30pm.
Location: Waterloo uptown: KW Pilates, 22 King Street South, Waterloo.
Fees (incl. HST): $70 for both classes - early bird by Feb. 7th: $60
12 participants maximum, please register quickly!
Register with Patricia 519-496 8973 or patricia(at)LeShiatsu.com
Instructors: Patricia Beretta (see more information below about the instructor)
We will assess then review where you are and support your progress. Evening and daytime practices that are important for sleep quality will be discussed and put into practice for your specific situation. You will enjoy gentle Tai-Chi and QiGong movements that relax your body and make you feel more calm & grounded. Meridian stretches balance your internal organs, and bring you into a perfect state for deep sleep. You will learn Mindfulness practices that bring your brain and nervous system into an optimum relaxed state.
Each class will leave you relaxed, and deeply calm, and make you feel in a better place to adopt a lifestyle conducive to sound sleep. You will take home information relevant to your daily life, with a handout and videos of the practices you've learned, and much more!
This course includes:
✓
A
pre-assessment and progress tracker
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A
review of sleep issues and how to address them
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Mindfulness
practices,
proven to improve brain health, and quiet the adrenaline response
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Gentle
QiGong and Tai-Chi flowing movements to soothe your body and calm
your mind
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Meridian
stretches that balance internal organs
according to Chinese Medicine
Your welcome package includes:
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Mindfulness
Practice
Cards
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Videos
of the QiGong/Tai-Chi moves and the
Meridian stretches
✓
Notes
and interesting readings
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PAST WORKSHOP: REJUVENATE:
Enjoy two hours of flowing & slow QiGong & Tai-Chi moves, meridian stretches, restorative Yoga, hands-on healing and mindfulness relaxation.
Recharge
your batteries, and move into the summer feeling calm, loose,
centered, and resilient!
In
this 2-hour workshop, we will give ourselves time to slow down,
breathe, practice moves and stretches that loosen our body, and
open our mind and spirit. In this original combo of Tai-Chi, Yoga,
and Mindfulness, you will learn meridian stretches that harmonize
the meridians of Acupuncture, as well as restorative Yoga postures
related to them. We
will explore how meridians, internal organs, stretches and flowing
moves can balance physical and mental health, according to
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). To
support you and deepen your experience,
benevolent hands-on healing and adjustments to your posture
will be provided by the instructors. We will
deepen our exeprience through different mindful focuses, bringing
our attention to relevant aspects of our mind and body throughout
the workshop.
This
transformative workshop will leave you relaxed, deeply calm,
centered, rejuvenated, ready for the bloom of spring, and full
of energy for the summer. You will take home
information relevant to your daily life, with a handout of the
practices you've learned!
- Saturday, June 4th, 2026 - 10am
to 12:00pm, in Waterloo: REJUVENATE!
Dates: June 4th - 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Location: The Guidonian Therapy Clinic. 38 Dupont St. E., Waterloo. (On Dupont, between Regina and Peppler, entrance on the right side of the house).
Fees (incl. HST): $45
10 participants maximum, please register quickly!
Online registration: please click here
Or register with Patricia 519-496 8973 or patricia(at)LeShiatsu.com
Instructors: Patricia Beretta, Tracy Rowan, Carla Beharry - see below for more information about the instructors
WORKSHOPS INSTRUCTORS:
Patricia Béretta, PhD, RAc
Tai-Chi Instructor, Shiatsu Therapist, Registered Acupuncturist
Patricia leverages her biomedical science background and Traditional Chinese Medicine expertise to teach seminars and weekly Tai-Chi classes. She is a past Board Member of the Canadian Taijiquan Federation and co-editor of its journal. Patricia seeks to inspire people in their own health and wellness journey by developing a daily Tai-Chi practice of 15 minutes or more, empowering each person to create their own ‘Fifteen Minutes to Health’.
Tracy Rowan
Tracy has been a Holistic Family Counsellor since 2006. Tracy offers Counselling and Mindfulness Practice Sessions, and teaches classes about Mindful Practice. She also hosts a semi-annual Mindful Retreat. Tracy created a website called Mindfulstickpeople.com to bring Applied Mindfulness (Self-Reflection) to a wide audience. Tracy has been practicing Reiki for ten years, and enjoys exploring the connection between free flowing energy, and state of mind/body. http://mindfulstickpeople.com
Carla Beharry
Carla is a Registered Yoga Teacher, with a background in homeopathic
medicine. She combines her knowledge in anatomy, botanical medicine,
and mindfulness to teach dynamic and engaging yoga classes to a
diverse population. Carla is an avid practitioner of pranayama breath
work & meditation, and incorporates these conscious breathing
practices into all of her classes. www.infiniteoceans.com.
Allergies and Sensitivities
Some participants in these classes have sensitivities:
We do our best so that every one can have an enjoyable experience joining our classes. We kindly ask you to refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, scented hairsprays and other scents to the classes. If you commonly wear perfumes etc, your winter jacket and scarf might also carry the chemicals that could trigger an asthma attack. But don't worry, sensitive participants have their puffer handy at all time. We would appreciate if you could hang scented clothing outside of the class room if you did not realize they might be scented too. We practice in a large room that can be ventilated, so things have always worked very well. If in doubt, please still come! Thank you for your understanding.