Calendar of Events
Life is very short and very uncertain; let us spend it as well as we can. - Samuel Johnson
2009 Events
Next Meditation Class begins in January, 2009
2008 Events
Reiki in Everyday Life Level 1
Reiki has been called “the gentlest and most practical healing therapy.” It is a hands-on, simple and powerful way to relieve pain and suffering. Reiki comforts and heals on many levels - physical, emotional, spiritual, vibrational - and can be used anywhere, any time, by anyone.
Take this class if you:
• Are interested in effective, direct self-healing methods
• Want a non-drug treatment for pain relief & mood support
• Want to find out how Reiki practitioners’ hands get so hot
• Wish to help a loved one who is ill, injured or upset
• Have ever stubbed your toe, bumped your head, had a
headache or backache or felt stressed out
• Are a healer wanting to offer more to your clients
• Have wanted to try Reiki but haven’t gotten around to it
• Have any Reiki levels and want a refresher
Where: 1390 Oak St. #3 (upstairs), Eugene
When: Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 6:30-9:30pm;
Saturday Nov. 15 9:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $125-175 sliding scale
Class size is limited; preregistration required.
Contact Ker at 349-0595 or by email for info and/or registration.
Meditation in Everyday Life: A Class for Women
This class presents basic meditation instruction in Shamatha (calm-abiding) meditation, along with mindfulness and breath practices. Ker will give talks on aspects of Buddhist philosophy relevant to integrating meditation practice and daily life.
Experiential assignments and discussions are also included in the class.
This is a non-religious introduction to meditation and Buddhist ideas.
All levels of experience are welcome. A willingness to commit to a daily meditation practice for 8 weeks is strongly encouraged.
Where: 1390 Oak St. #1 (upstairs), Eugene
When: Tuesday eves 7-9 pm. 8 weeks: September 16 through November 4, 2008
Cost: $120-200 sliding scale ($15-25/week)
Class size is limited; $30-50 nonrefundable deposit holds your spot.
Contact Ker at 349-0595 or by email for info and/or registration.
September 11-14, 2008 - Nonviolence as a Way of Life Conference, Eugene, OR
Presented Befriending Your Inner Critic For more information: www.nonviolentliving.org
October 16-18 - Counseling: Our Passion and Profession
Oregon Counseling Association Conference at the Hilton, Eugene, OR
Presented Mindfulness & Compassion for Counselors and
participated in a Panel Discussion on Private Practice.
For more information: www.or-counseling.org
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction:
Simple practices to relieve stress in everyday life
At Laurel Hill Center’s Health & Wellness Fair, Eugene
Monday, May 12, 2008
Feeling Good Here & Now:
How small shifts in your thinking can affect your happiness
At Willamette Oaks, Eugene
Previous Talks and Workshops (2007)
October 1st - Shades of Pink Women and Wellness Event
4:30-8:30 pm at the Eugene Hilton. Free.
I will be sharing a booth with KellyRose Zuvuya of Zuvuya Healing Arts.
Developing Your Authentic Private Practice class
Twelve weeks, beginning Feb. 6, 2007. For more info, go to www.AuthenticPrivatePractice.com
Talks at the Office (2007):
Tuesday, January 16, 7-9pm - Tolerating Uncertainty
Tuesday, February 20, 7-9pm - Working with Fear
Tuesday, March 20, 7-9pm - Compassion & the Inner Critic
Workshops at Tamarack Wellness Center (2007)
Developing Your Authentic Private Practice
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007, 7-9pm
Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Tuesday, May 8th, 2007, 7-9pm
