Classes
All of our classes in Ikebana, the Way of Tea, and Yoga are now back in regular session.
To Start a Class
Before you show up for a class, please first contact the instructor, as space is limited. The instructor can also discuss your level and suggest appropriate classes.
- For Ikebana, you can reach Jane Suiei Naito Sensei at (415) 378-1100 or ikebana_now@icloud.com. See also the Ikebana Now Facebook page.
- For Way of Tea and Gentle Yoga and Meditation, you can reach Yufuko Kurioka Galbraith Sensei at nogatetea@gmail.com. See also the website at www.nogatetea.com and Facebook page.
Ikebana
Suiei Sensei conducts classes throughout the Bay area and classes for BDK in Moraga are Thursdays as shown throuth the end of 2019.
| Date | Location | Time | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22/19 (Th) | Moraga | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Ikebana Beginner Level |
| 9/26/19 (Th) | Moraga | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Ikebana Beginner Level |
| 10/24/19 (Th) | Moraga | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Ikebana Beginner Level |
| 11/21/19 (Th)* | Moraga | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Ikebana Beginner Level |
| 12/19/19 (Th)* | Moraga | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Ikebana Beginner Level |
*Note: Most sessions are on the fourth Thursday of the month; an asterisk indicates that the class meets on the third Thursday instead.
Tea
Kurioka Sensei will be leading classes related to Tea and kimono in August as shown. September dates will be posted soon.
| Date | Location | Time | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21/19 (W) | Berkeley | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea: Cultivating the focus 1 |
| 8/28/19 (W) | Berkeley | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Discovering the Japanese Way of Tea: Cultivating the focus 2 |
| 8/28/19 (W) | Berkeley | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Putting kimono on workshop |
| 8/31/19 (Sa) | Moraga | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Putting kimono on workshop |
Yoga and Gentle Meditation
Kurioka Sensei will be leading yoga and meditation sessions in August as shown. September dates will be posted soon.
| Date | Location | Time | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/19/19 (M) | Berkeley | 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. | Breathing exercises and introduction to meditations |
| 8/26/19 (M) | Berkeley | 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. | Meditation in movements: sun salutation and breathing |