BDK America Classes for August and September 2018
We're happy to share times and dates for local classes through the end of summer and into the fall. See the August and September schedule below.
Note that new series of classes in Yoga and Tea start in September.
CONTACT Instructors if You Wish to Start a Class
Before you show up for a class we ask that you first contact the instructor, as space is limited. The instructor can also discuss your level and suggest appropriate classes.
- For Ikebana, Jane Suiei Naito Sensei at 415-937-8260 or ikebana_now@icloud.com. See also the Ikebana Now Facebook page.
- For Way of Tea and related classes, and for Gentle Yoga and Meditation, Yufuko Kurioka Galbraith Sensei at nogatetea@gmail.com. See also the website at www.nogatetea.com and Facebook page.
Class Schedule (August and September)
Please see the following lists—by class, by location, and by date.
Note: Times and dates are subject to change. Please be sure to contact the instructor before showing up for a first class. Our Berkeley location is at 2620 Warring Street. Our Moraga location is at 1675 School Street.
SCHEDULE BY CLASS
Ikebana — Jane Suiei Naito Sensei at 415-937-8260 or ikebana_now@icloud.com.
| Date | Location | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/23/18 (Th) | Moraga | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Ikebana Beginner Level |
| 9/20/18 (Th) | Moraga | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Ikebana Beginner Level |
Way of Tea — Yufuko Kurioka Galbraith Sensei at nogatetea@gmail.com.
| Date | Time | Location | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/18 (W) | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Berkeley | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea, course 4 of 6 |
| 8/8/18 (W) | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Berkeley | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea, course 5 of 6 |
| 8/15/18 (W) | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Berkeley | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea, course 6 of 6 |
| 8/22/18 (W) | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Tea ceremony basics and putting kimono on |
| 9/5/18 (W) | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Berkeley | Buddhist tea practice; drinking ritual and meditation workshop |
| 9/8/18 (Sa) | 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Moraga | Making a bowl of tea to making a tea bowl: Make your own tea bowl |
| 9/8/18 (Sa) | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Moraga | The Japanese Way of tea basics workshop |
| 9/12/18 (W) | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Berkeley | Tea ceremony basics and putting kimono on |
| 9/22/18 (Sa) | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Moraga | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea 1 of 6 |
| 9/29/18 (Sa) | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Moraga | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea 2 of 6 |
Gentle Yoga and Meditation — Yukti Kurioka Galbraith Sensei at yoga.w.yukti@gmail.com.
| Date | Time | Location | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Week 1: Breath deeper |
| 8/13/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m | Berkeley. | Week 2: Sun salutation: connect breathing and movements |
| 8/20/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Week 3: Gentle stretch to deep relaxation |
| 8/27/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Week 4: Focus on detox: breathing and twist |
| 9/10/18 (M) | 9:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Week 5: Focus & balance |
| 9/17/18 (M) | 9:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Week 1: Breath deeper |
| 9/24/18 (M) | 9:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Week 2: Sun salutation: connect breathing and movements |
SCHEDULE BY LOCATION
Berkeley
| Date | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/18 (W) | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea, course 4 of 6 |
| 8/6/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Yoga Week 1: Breath deeper |
| 8/8/18 (W) | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea, course 5 of 6 |
| 8/13/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Yoga Week 2: Sun salutation: connect breathing and movements |
| 8/15/18 (W) | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea, course 6 of 6 |
| 8/20/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Yoga Week 3: Gentle stretch to deep relaxation |
| 8/22/18 (W) | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Tea ceremony basics and putting kimono on |
| 8/27/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Yoga Week 4: Focus on detox: breathing and twist |
| 9/5/18 (W) | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Buddhist tea practice; drinking ritual and meditation workshop |
| 9/10/18 (M) | 9:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Yoga Week 5: Focus & balance |
| 9/12/18 (W) | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Tea ceremony basics and putting kimono on |
| 9/17/18 (M) | 9:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Yoga Week 1: Breath deeper |
| 9/24/18 (M) | 9:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Yoga Week 2: Sun salutation: connect breathing and movements |
Moraga
| Date | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/18 (Th) | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Ikebana Beginner Level |
| 9/8/18 (Sa) | 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Making a bowl of tea to making a tea bowl: Make your own tea bowl |
| 9/8/18 (Sa) | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | The Japanese Way of tea basics workshop |
| 9/22/18 (Sa) | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea 1 of 6 |
| 9/29/18 (Sa) | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea 2 of 6 |
SCHEDULE BY DATE
| Date | Time | Location | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/18 (W) | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Berkeley | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea, course 5 of 6 |
| 8/1/18 (W) | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Berkeley | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea, course 4 of 6 |
| 8/6/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Yoga Week 1: Breath deeper |
| 8/13/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Yoga Week 2: Sun salutation: connect breathing and movements |
| 8/15/18 (W) | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Berkeley | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea, course 6 of 6 |
| 8/20/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Yoga Week 3: Gentle stretch to deep relaxation |
| 8/22/18 (W) | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Tea ceremony basics and putting kimono on |
| 8/23/18 (Th) | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Moraga | Ikebana Beginner Level |
| 8/27/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Yoga Week 4: Focus on detox: breathing and twist |
| 9/5/18 (W) | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Berkeley | Buddhist tea practice; drinking ritual and meditation workshop |
| 9/8/18 (Sa) | 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Moraga | Making a bowl of tea to making a tea bowl: Make your own tea bowl |
| 9/8/18 (Sa) | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Moraga | The Japanese Way of tea basics workshop |
| 9/10/18 (M) | 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Berkeley | Yoga Week 5: Focus & balance |
| 9/12/18 (W) | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Berkeley | Tea ceremony basics and putting kimono on |
| 9/20/18 (Th) | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Moraga | Ikebana Beginner Level |
| 9/22/18 (Sa) | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Moraga | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea 1 of 6 |
| 9/29/18 (Sa) | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Moraga | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea 2 of 6 |
Thank you to our Instructors! BDK America is grateful to be able to host cultural and spiritual programs at its facilities in Moraga and Berkeley, California. In this way we help broaden the appreciation of the many forms of Buddhist spirituality and Japanese art and culture, thanks to our talented instructors.
PLAN AHEAD FOR FUTURE DATES
- Ikebana. Jane Suiei Naito Sensei is sharing her tentative 2018 schedule early. Please see 2018_IN_Schedule-Ikebana_Now.pdf. Note that only the Moraga class is hosted by BDK America.
- Way of Tea and Yoga. We will share future information as it becomes available; most classes are ongoing and weekly.