French Meadows ClassesFrench Meadows Camp— July 16, 2016 Saturday Afternoon Classes 2:00-3:30 pm—Six Most Powerful Acupressure Power Points ..... Michael Rossoff Qi is the engine

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French Meadows Classes

July 15-23, 2016


July 16, 2016

Saturday Morning Classes6:00-6:30 am—Meditation ................................................................................. Mike Chen

With Clean Food Comes Clear Thinking: After waking early and tuning in to our favorite wake-up song, we sit down to meditate. Our Ohsawa-style camp experience indicates that time speeds up for us during these few days. Hardly surprising—we notice the difference right away in our metabolism. Meditation serves as an excellent counterpoint to this increased speed. Voilà, yin and yang! No previous experience required. Open to all styles. With clear thinking comes clean food!

6:45-8:00 am—Qigong ..................................................................................... Shirley TungQigong is Chinese Traditional exercises for cure and prevention. The daily focus is to clear blockages ( that inhibit full health) in our meridians. The exercises facilitate openness to energy with what is called the “Basic Eight.” We will further enhance energy with “Rejuvenation” ex-ercises as taught by Grand Master Hong Liu.

6:45-8:00 am—Pilates Mat Class ............................................................... Saci McDonaldCome and enjoy a well-rounded workout. You will gain strength, flexibility and focus, the per-fect combo to set you up for a fabulous day at Camp Sylvester. Bring a yoga mat, wear comfort-able clothing and dress in layers.

9:15-9:45 am—Workshop: Cornellia’s Chanting ............................................ Mike Chen Cornellia Aihara taught traditional Japanese chanting under the canopy of the trees and sky for many years at French Meadows. Our summer camp experience filled with hopefulness. Evoking this during the day—and forever—comes in the form of the Buddhist Heart Sutra, chanted in Japanese. In humility, we ask the Universe for enlightenment—that is, the overcoming of ignorance of all sentient beings. With Shinto chants, we ask for blessings —we include campers, staff, the local residents, even the ants! As primitive as it gets, we express our thanks out loud for the universal gifts. And using kototama chants, we harmonize ourselves and each other. Come, get your blessings!

10:00-11:30 am—Health and Joy Yoga ..................................................... Patricia BeckerClasses will focus on proper alignment to bring your body back into balance. We will practice and playfully create greater strength, flexibility and stamina that helps us feel better in and out. Each class will have a new sequence of poses to open up and lovingly explore different areas of our body! Deep breathing practices and short meditations will often be included. We will occasionally utilize partner poses to assist each other, to help build body awareness and have fun. Patricia will happily give students individual assistance upon need or request.

10:00-11:30 am— Workshop: Seven Laws & Twelve Theorems .................... Mike ChenA workshop designed for participants to teach Ohsawa’s 19 statements of Oriental yin-yang theory (1963). Ohsawa cautions students that a physical practice such as a macrobiotics can be dangerous without an instructional philosophy. Note that the Ohsawan formulations and the subsequent interpretations of Michio, Herman, and others are not at all the same. Famously, Ohsawa gives parameters of thinking instead of getting into a lot of description. Questions and answers. No strenuous exercise.


July 16, 2016

Saturday Afternoon Classes2:00-3:30 pm—Six Most Powerful Acupressure Power Points .............. Michael Rossoff

Qi is the engine of life. All body/mind problems are rooted in some degree of qi energy imbalance or “stuckness.” This class will explain the basic nature of body energies based on ancient Chinese medicine’s meridian system. You will learn 6 acu-points that are on the arms and legs, and how to properly massage them. Most importantly you will learn the effects of these points on physical and emotional well-being, along with when and how to use them in daily self-care. This can stimulate greater self-healing throughout our body-mind-spirit realms. You will learn where these points are located, how to properly massage them and why they are so special.

2:00-3:30 pm—Cooking Demo: Quick Menus for Busy Times ................ Sheri DeMarisFood shopping, cooking, and cleaning your kitchen can be very time consuming especially if you have other responsibilities like family, work, or other activities. Sheri will share with you some of her time-saving tips in preparing dishes and menu planning. She will also demonstrate and share some quick and easy-to-prepare recipes.

4:00-5:30 pm—Handling Difficult Conversations ......................................... Mary J LoreDo you have a difficult conversation that you’ve been avoiding? Do your confrontations end up in fights and hurt feelings? In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to powerfully approach confrontation and take your relationships in life and work to the next level.

4:00-5:30 pm—Shiatsu: Most Important Acu-points ...................................... Kerry LoebWe will learn how to access some of the most important acupressure-points in the body (beneficial for energy, immune function, digestion, etc.), and will work with our hands on the lower extremities. This session will focus on energy, immune function, and digestion. Please arrive with clean hands and feet. Note: Kerry’s classes are inspired by Macrobiotic Barefoot Shiatsu as developed by Shizuko Yamamoto. All classes feature working with partners in applying Shiatsu with our hands and our feet. Classes will also include how to access and massage different areas of our own bodies through stretching and direct pressure. We will discuss certain dietary tips that can help free up the blocked energy in our bodies that can cause tightness and pain. All of the classes are non-sequential, allowing you to drop in on any of them without prior experience or knowledge.

8:00-10:00 pm—DJ Bran Dance Party .......................................................... All CampersJoin us for an awesome time of dancing and visiting with each other. Socializing at summer camp was never like this!


July 17, 2016

Sunday Morning Classes6:00-6:30 am—Meditation ................................................................................. Mike Chen


6:45-8:00 am—Health and Joy Yoga ......................................................... Patricia BeckerClasses will focus on proper alignment to bring your body back into balance. We will practice and playfully create greater strength, flexibility and stamina that helps us feel better in and out. Each class will have a new sequence of poses to open up and lovingly explore different areas of our body! Deep breathing practices and short meditations will often be included. We will occasionally utilize partner poses to assist each other, to help build body awareness and have fun. Patricia will happily give students individual assistance upon need or request.

6:45-8:00 am—Qigong ..................................................................................... Shirley TungQigong is Chinese Traditional exercises for cure and prevention. The daily focus is to clear blockages (inhibiting full health) in our meridians. The exercises facilitate openess to energy flow with what is called the “Basic Eight.” We will further enhance energy with “Rejuvenation” exercises as taught by Grand Master Hong Liu.


10:00-11:30 am—The Healthy Heart: Perspectives ................................ Michael RossoffSummer is the season for Heart in Chinese medicine, when Heart receives its greatest renewal for the year. However, summer is also the time when Heart is most vulnerable to injuries, especially due to excessive heat and excessive emotions. From the physiology of our four-chambered heart to our emotional associations with it, the heart is pivotal to our health. According to Oriental medicine, your heart not only pumps blood but also regulates and carries all emotions, governs consciousness and helps sleep. A healthy heart is essential for true happiness, from spiritual calm to emotional enthusiasm. Topics will include cholesterol, statin drugs, blood pressure, and foods and exercises to help strengthen the heart.


July 17, 2016

Sunday Afternoon Classes

2:00-3:30 pm—The Perfect Meal ....................................................................... Bob LigonA perfect meal must supply high-quality energy and result in high vitality. It must be efficiently digestible and assimilable; that is, it delivers high energy and vitality and has very little, if any, toxic byproducts or accumulations. The perfect meal must support and build physical strength, mental clarity, and spiritual insight and evolution. I have been incorporating the perfect meal into my diet for about a year and I am looking forward to sharing it with you.

2:00-3:20 pm—Cooking Demo: Super Lunches on the Go ..................... Caren BakkumCaren brings her decades of cooking experience and will prepare several recipes. One is her pan-fried tofu, which pairs easily with cous-cous, a fresh salad or an array of other vegetables and grains. She will also share her quinoa soup, with discussion of tailoring it to any of the four seasons. Her unique, soothing and delicious “creamed carrot-cauliflower-fennel soup” is also on the tasting menu. This will be the first time fennel has been served at French Meadows, so be sure to join the class.

4:00-5:30 pm—French Meadows Summer Camp 2017 ................... New Camp DirectorMeet our new Camp Director and hear a short presentation about the 2017 summer camp. Also enjoy a Q&A session with our Board of Directors. All are welcome.

4:00-5:50 pm—Shiatsu: Head, Neck, and Shoulders ...................................... Kerry LoebWe will focus on the very important areas of the head, neck, and shoulders. This class will include effective stretching techniques and massage. We will be accessing many acupressure-points to facilitate even further relaxation. We will also be learning how to work these areas on our own by using self-massage. Please dress comfortably and arrive with clean hands and feet.

8:00-9:00 pm — G.O.M.F. Annual Meeting ..................................................... Carl FerréThe George Ohsawa Macrobiotic Foundation invites you to join in its annual meeting. Current and future Foundation projects are discussed along with an election of several members of the Board of Directors.


July 18, 2016

Monday Morning Classes6:00-6:30 am—Meditation ................................................................................. Mike Chen



6:45-8:00 am—Pilates Mat Class ............................................................... Saci McDonaldCome and enjoy a well-rounded workout. You will gain strength, flexibility and focus, the per-fect combo to set you up for a fabulous day at Camp Sylvester. Bring a yoga mat, wear comfort-able clothing and dress in layers. Saci is an excellent teacher who will easily engage you in class, even if you’re never done Pilates before.



10:00-11:30 am—Recovering from Health Challenges .............................. Sheri DeMarisIn order to recover from any illness one must understand the Unifying Principles and how to incorporate them in everyday life—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Sheri will walk you through the process and share with you some of her personal experiences cooking for others with health challenges. Note that this lecture and the Monday cooking class are independent of each other and will add to your depth of learning. Join either or both.


July 18, 2016

Monday Afternoon Classes2:00-3:30 pm—Character Diagnosis: Numerology & Palmistry . Sheldon & Ginat Rice

Experience a brief overview of numerology and how it relates to your life purpose, innermost needs, and emotional make-up…the energies that describe your true identity and potential. Numerology is especially useful in understanding relationships and compatibility, money issues, and the opportunities and trends in your life. We will review the art and science of hand analysis to focus on physical and psychological health, our personality and the direction we are taking in life. Hand analysis unveils conscious and even subconscious early childhood experiences and their adult manifestations to help us understand who we are and where we are going.

2:00-3:30 pm—Cooking Demo: Eating While It’s Hot .................................... Julia FerréSummers are sizzling and recipes need to be adjusted. Days or weeks of heat can exhaust anyone’s interest in preparing real meals. In this class we will learn how to create dishes that have appeal, taste good, and are out of the ordinary during warmer weather.

4:00-5:30 pm—Your Physiology Doesn’t Lie .................................................... Bob LigonSymptoms, from a minor ache/pain to a serious pathology are the physiological manifestation of a deeper energetic disharmony. We can suppress those symptoms with medications and interventions and be deceived into thinking we are “cured.” However, if the underlying disharmony remains, another symptom will arise. Our physiology cannot be fooled. The truth conveyed by one’s physiology can be used to understand one’s underlying condition and utilized to find a true cure.

4:00-5:30 pm—Stepping on People .................................................................. Kerry LoebIn this class we will learn how to use our feet to apply shiatsu massage to others. This will include work on the shoulders, back and legs, feet and arms, along with various stretching techniques. NOTE: Come with clean feet if you want to experience the massage.

Message from Kerry Loeb: These Shiatsu classes are designed for people who have never practiced Shiatsu or for those wanting to re-tune their skills. It is my hope and intention that after each class, the person will know enough to help a friend/loved one feel better by the use of their newly-acquired skill.

8:00-10:00 pm—Keynote: Why Women Live Longer than Men ........... Michael RossoffOn average, women in the U.S. live five to eight years longer than men do. Do you ever wonder why? What factors influence this difference? Scientists credit genetics, others say women are less aggressive and less coflict-prone, and some claim women take better care of themselves. Women’s longevity has deeper meaning than these reasons. This lecture will use an Oriental medicine perspective to explore the energetic differences between men and women and offer practical suggestions to help men narrow the longevity gap, including valuable self-care practices for any age.


July 19, 2016

Tuesday Morning Classes

6:00-6:30 am—Meditation ................................................................................. Mike ChenWith Clean Food Comes Clear Thinking: After waking early and tuning in to our favorite wake-up song, we sit down to meditate. Our Ohsawa-style camp experience indicates that time speeds up for us during these few days. Hardly surprising—we notice the difference right away in our metabolism. Meditation serves as an excellent counterpoint to this increased speed. Voilà, yin and yang! No previous experience required. Open to all styles. With clear thinking comes clean food!

6:45-8:00 am—Health and Joy Yoga ......................................................... Patricia BeckerClasses will focus on proper alignment to bring your body back into balance. We will practice and playfully create greater strength, flexibility and stamina to help us feel better in and out. Each class will have a new sequence of poses to open up and lovingly explore different areas of our body! Deep breathing practices and short meditations will often be included. We will occasionally utilize partner poses to assist each other, to help build body awareness and have fun. Patricia will happily give students individual assistance upon request.

6:45-8:00 am—Qigong ..................................................................................... Shirley TungQigong is gentle Traditional Chinese exercise for cure and prevention. The daily focus is to clear blockages that inhibit full health. The exercises facilitate openness to energy flow with what is called the “Basic Eight.” We will further enhance energy with “Rejuvenation” exercises as taught by Grand Master Hong Liu.


10:00-11:30 am—Unleashing the Potential of Your Group .......................... Mary J LoreWe’re leading and participating in groups all day long…significant others, families, friends, teams, committees, organizations, and communities. Remarkable things happen when a group performs well. In this workshop, learn how to make your group purposeful, intentional, highly effective, and enjoyable.


July 19, 2016

Tuesday Afternoon Classes

2:00-3:30 pm—Healing from Inside Out ................................................. Michael RossoffThe human body is a fully functional self-healing system. The key to this miracle is digestion— the process by which stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver along with small and large intestines work together to transform food into blood. If any digestive organ fails to fulfill its role properly, sickness can result. Join Michael for a close look at how to keep digestion in top form, using Eastern medicines’ profound understanding of energy systems. Several acute symptoms and chronic problems, along with measures for correcting them will be discussed. You will learn how to apply the tools of yin/yang for analyzing symptoms and finding solutions. Discover foods that fortify or weaken specific organs; find out how different cooking methods, proportions, and activities affect digestion. You can start to perk up digestion immediately and enhance your self-healing capabilities. Michael will include several helpful acupressure points for your own personal use.

2:00-3:20 pm—Cooking Demo: Recovery Foods ....................................... Sheri DeMarisThis class will supplement the information shared in my Tuesday morning lecture on cooking and caring for people with health challenges. We will review and prepare remedies that are useful for helping others and ourselves through the healing process. Note that this class and the lecture are independent of each other and will add to your depth of learning. Join either or both.

4:00-5:30 pm—Everything You Wanted to Know about Chewing But Were Agraid to Ask ................................................................................................................... Jessica Porter

IT’S CHEWSDAY! You may be a championship chewer already but there’s more to know and understand about this powerful practice. In this class, Jessica looks at chewing through several different lenses—historical, biological, emotional, and spiritual. Practical tips will be shared and inspiration will abound. In addition to being an excellent teacher, she’s also a professional comedienne. Mix the two together and you’ve got a recipe for learning fun. Chewing will never be the same!

4:00-5:50 pm—Shiatsu: Review of Arms and Upper Body ............................ Kerry LoebWe will be reviewing some of what was learned in prior classes and also continuing our work with our feet and hands on their arms and hands. We will incorporate some stretches for opening up the middle/ upper body and neck area. We will also be learning how to access these areas on ourselves through self-massage and stretching. Please arrive with clean hands and feet, and come even if you haven’t attended any prior classes.

8:00-10:00 pm—Social Campfire ........................................................ Everyone is invited!We’ll gather at the campfire for social time to visit, play music, and sing songs.


July 20, 2016

Wednesday Morning Classes6:00-6:30 am—Meditation ................................................................................. Mike Chen


6:45-8:00 am—Pilates Mat Class ............................................................... Saci McDonaldCome and enjoy a well-rounded workout. You will gain strength, flexibility and focus, the per-fect combo to set you up for a fabulous day at Camp Sylvester. Bring a yoga mat, wear comfort-able clothing and dress in layers. Saci is an excellent teacher who will easily engage you in class, even if you’re never done Pilates before.




10:00-11:30 am—Practical Intuition (and How to Make it Yours) ................ Julia FerréGet out of the concepts and into what works! Intuition is more than a gut level reaction to what you do or don’t like. It is an innate, almost hidden power available to help you thrive. You can learn practical ways to enhance your mental acuity and stabilize your emotions. This class covers basic mental/emotional processes and offers practical exercises to further your own spiritual happiness. Be prepared to experiment. We will refer to Julia’s book, Food and Intuition 101.


July 20, 2016

Wednesday Afternoon Classes

2:00-3:30 pm—Heaven and Nirvana: Duality and Nonduality .................... Alex PappasAlex’s book Heaven and Nirvana is an exciting new way to view religion and spiritual paths: comparing the duality of Salvation to the nonduality of Liberation. He will present the following questions plus those you bring to the discussion: What is duality and nonduality? Why are most religions and spiritual paths dualistic journeys of salvation or nondualistic ones of liberation? Why is the spiritual path and philosophy of George Ohsawa considered nondual? What is the difference between salvation and liberation? What are the roles of karma and reincarnation? Attend to learn more about this interesting subject and join in as you wish..

2:00-3:20 pm—Cooking Demo: Best Dishes for Potlucks ........................ Jeanne GrossetA potluck is a great way to meet people and connect with your local community. Nowadays many social or themed potlucks are available in cities large and small, but to be a macrobian (person who lives and eats the macrobiotic way) we need to be aware of what vegetarian and vegan people add to the mix, and what are the best dishes all can enjoy. Sanae will give examples of what to prepare to impress your friends and make extra for yourself…a win-win!

4:00-5:30 pm—One Thing at a Time .................................................................. Bob LigonMulti-tasking has become the norm. My belief is that multi-tasking disperses, dilutes, and thus weakens one’s Qi—a risky condition. We are vulnerable to illness and injury when Qi is weakened. The modern world pulls us in many directions at the same time. This session will be an exercise in offsetting that pull. Guiding consciousness to a single task, focusing the Qi, can be a form of protection. I’ll present my thoughts on this matter and I invite everyone to share your ideas.

4:00-5:30 pm—Internal Organ Massage ......................................................... Kerry LoebIn this final class, we will continue working with our hands and doing internal organ massage. In this work, we will learn the location of several organs and experience how to improve their function through Shiatsu, diet and self-massage. Please arrive with clean hands and feet.

8:00-10:00 pm—Keynote: George and Michio Were Right ....................... Jessica PorterHow the yin and yang of gender is being revealed through current neuroscience. A fascinating look at the complementary / antagonistic world of men and women. Another summer camp first: An evening class will challenge your previous camping experience.


July 21, 2016

Thursday Morning Classes

6:00-6:30 am—Meditation ................................................................................. Mike ChenWith Clean Food Comes Clear Thinking: After waking early and tuning in to our favorite wake-up song, we sit down to meditate. Our Ohsawa-style camp experience indicates that time speeds up for us during these few days. Hardly surprising—we notice the difference right away in our metabolism. Meditation serves as an excellent counterpoint to this increased speed. Voilà, yin and yang! No previous experience required. Open to all styles. With clear thinking comes clean food!

6:45-8:00 am—Health and Joy Yoga ......................................................... Patricia BeckerClasses will focus on proper alignment to bring your body back into balance. We will practice and playfully create greater strength, flexibility and stamina that helps us feel better in and out. Each class will have a new sequence of poses to open up and lovingly explore different areas of our body! Deep breathing practices and short meditations will often be included. We will occasionally utilize partner poses to assist each other, to help build body awareness and have fun. Patricia will happily give students individual assistance upon need or request.

6:45-8:00 am—Qigong ..................................................................................... Shirley TungQigong is gentle Traditional Chinese exercise for cure and prevention. The daily focus is to clear blockages that inhibit full health. The exercises facilitate openness to energy flow with what is called the “Basic Eight.” We will further enhance energy with “Rejuvenation” exercises as taught by Grand Master Hong Liu.


10:00-11:30 am—Find Your Purpose ................................................................. Bob LigonOne of the primary karmic challenges is to discover one’s purpose for incarnation. If you know your purpose, everything you do will make sense. If you don’t, life can seem like an endless struggle to simply survive. We will discuss how to know your purpose in this life, what life with purpose looks and feels like and ways to cultivate that purpose in all areas of your life.


July 21, 2016

Thursday Afternoon Classes

2:00-3:30 pm—Applying Yin and Yang Principles for Discharge ............ Sheri DeMarisYin and yang is not just a reference point to help cook your food. It’s a philosophy of how to live in a more balanced way. This class will teach you how to determine whether your condition is more yin or more yang. We will view your symptoms of discharge and determine the best remedy to help you move through it.

2:00-3:20 pm—Cooking Demo: It’s My Party Dishes! ............................... Jessica PorterWoo hoo! See and taste Elegant Orange Couscous, an incredible recipe Jessica happened upon as a private chef. Perfect for warm, summer weather or just as a totally glam accompaniment to fish. Also included is Watermelon Soup, a quick and easy recipe great for a hot summer day. You won’t realize how yang and cranky you’ve become until this soup cools you from the inside out and plants a big, stupid smile on your face. I mean it. It will make you smile.

4:00-5:30 pm—French Meadows Summer Camp Part 2 ................ New Camp DirectorLearn about more plans for our 2017 camp. The new Camp Director and Board of Directors will give another presentation followed by Q&A. You will have the opportunity to register for the deepest discount available. All are welcome.

4:00-5:30 pm—Shiatsu/Macro Acro Yoga .................................... Kerry and Lucia LoebThis class combines two therapeutic movement modalities, one steeped in tradition and the other new and ever changing with a strong yogic foundation. Barefoot Shiatsu and Acro Yoga intertwine with each other very nicely as they both require working with a partner, allow for movement of energy through the meridians, and demonstrate conscious and sustainable ways of body work. The first half of the class will be taught by Kerry who will demonstrate effective Shiatsu stretching techniques (as taught by Shizuko Yamamoto) to practice on each other. The class will then segue into partner Acro Yoga. Lucia will focus on the therapeutic side of Acro Yoga, also drawing upon partner yoga and Thai massage techniques. This is another first-time experience at French Meadows. You’re invited to participate or simply observe. Either way, prepare to enjoy yourself.

8:00-10:00 pm— The World Famous French Meadows Variety Show .............................. ......................................................................... All All are invited to attend and participate

This is the highlight of many camps and features the most fun you can possibly have in the mountains and forest. Creative vignettes, singing, dancing, you name it: Sign up and strut your stuff! . Come early to enjoy the French Meadowettes and other quality entertainment.


July 22, 2016

Friday Morning Classes6:00-6:30 am—Meditation ................................................................................. Mike Chen


6:45-8:00 am—Pilates Mat Class ............................................................... Saci McDonaldCome and enjoy a well-rounded workout. You will gain strength, flexibility and focus, the per-fect combo to set you up for a fabulous day at Camp Sylvester. Bring a yoga mat, wear comfort-able clothing and dress in layers.




10:00-11:30 am—How Healing Are You? .................................................... Jessica PorterThese days, we look on charts to determine our health—how is my weight, my cholesterol, my BMI? But some of these indicators were only discovered, or invented, in the last century. Can they really be the end-all and be-all of our health? What, exactly, is “health,” anyway? In this class, Jessica takes us through a Health Quiz that will help us to assess our health, not only physically, but emotionally and even spiritually. You are more than your cholesterol!


July 22, 2016

Friday Afternoon Classes

2:00-3:20 pm Lecture—Baseline: Food Analysis ............................................. Mike ChenOhsawan instruction encourages us to chew meditatively and to meditate thoroughly. Where does this put us? Evidently, a very Zen moment! But what to meditate on? Oh, of course...our condition! By keeping a list of each meal’s ingredients, we can identify our momentary likes and dislikes. Doing so, we can then consciously shift and adapt our food and environmental choices as we focus on the year ahead. We ask ourselves the essential yin-yang question: Where am I coming from? Where am I going to? The answers can help us change our condition and maintain our natural balance.

2:00-3:20 pm—Cooking Demo: Tips for Making Essential Foods ......... Jeanne GrossetMacrobiotic principles provide a vital foundation when we are learning something new about healthy eating and living. In this class, Sanae will provide practical tips for those on the path of healing. Perhaps you simply need an overhaul or review of the fundamentals. A return to the goodness of simple, basic foods and adapting them to our modern hectic lives might be just the trick to jumpstart your healthy lifestyle. Great for newbies and everyone else too!

4:00-5:30 pm—The 2016 Closing Panel ......................................... Bob Ligon, ModeratorEvery question answered! Here’s the chance to ask the one question you’ve been unable to answer. All available presenters will answer your questions about health, happiness, and so on. Come prepared with your questions and we’ll go through as many as possible. Most years this Q&A session turns into a lively not-to-be-missed discussion. Be there.

4:00-5:30 pm—Macro Acro Yoga ..................................................................... Lucia LoebAcro Yoga is a partner-based movement, incorporating the foundations of yoga and partner acrobatics. The Shiatsu/Macro Acro with Lucia and Kerry on Thursday focuses on the therapeutics of Acro Yoga. This class will touch on therapeutics as well while also incorporating more strengthening partner work. We will explore some of the basics of Acro Yoga while offering a challenge for the more advanced student. No experience necessary for this class. It will be accessible to all levels. Come in comfortable clothes, prepared to work with partners. Be ready to have fun!

8:00-10:00 pm—Closing Circle ....................................................................... All CampersOur final gathering! We will thank each other for another great camp and (briefly) voice what we learned and will take into the world to share.


2016 - page 1French Meadows Presenters

Patricia Becker is a One-On-One Nutritional Coach, Weekly Manager of Monday Gourmet Vegan Dinners, Hatha Yoga Instructor for Stanford University Health Improvement Program, and Private Ther-apeutic Yoga Teacher with great enthusiasm for life, love, and health. She blends a playful style with alignment principles which help her students discover their own potential to enjoy and grow their prac-tice. Known for her passion, clarity, and joy, Patricia’s teaching style is a blend of challenge and gentle inspiration. With longtime studies in the macrobiotic lifestyle and Anusara yoga, she brings 25 years of practical experience and creativity to her ever-evolving teaching. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance RYT®, and was recently named one of “17 Yoga Trainers and Experts You Must Fol-low Online.” She has recently produced a Radiant Wellness Online Class Series. Learn More at www.YourHealthandJoy.com.

Caren Bakkum has thirty years of macrobiotic experience. Her early studies included the Kushi Institute and Vega Institute with Herman and Cornellia Aihara. After moving to the Washington, DC area in the mid-eighties, she studied and worked with Michael Rossoff and enjoyed teaching macrobiotic cooking classes for ten years. Caren has a special interest is food and culture throughout history, from ancient to modern times. Since moving to the mountains of North Carolina in 1995, she has shared her life with macrobiotic counselor and teacher, Michael Rossoff, and continues to enjoy cooking and many other projects.

Mike Chen: Mike brings his decades of practical and philosophical macrobiotic experience again this year to French Meadows. One of Herman and Cornellia Aihara’s longtime students, his wry sense of humor is enjoyed by many. Happily married (‘ever after,’ says wife Maria), he has two wonderful daughters, Julianna and Flavia. The family agrees that he became a nicer guy by avoiding vinegar and not driving a car. And it’s all thanks to George Ohsawa’s book, Zen Macrobiotics!

Sheri DeMaris, M.Ed is a holistic health counselor who has taught whole foods/macrobiotic cook-ing at various restaurants and cooking schools throughout the U.S. and Europe. She continues to host, produce, and direct a local alternative health TV show, “Tea With Sheri.” She has produced and hosted a cooking DVD for the network, a one hour documentary on the history of natural foods, and a number of kids’ cooking videos. Sheri is an adjunct professor in the Alternative Health Program for medical stu-dents at Hahnemann University, Philadelphia and has been a full-time counselor for 26 years. Sheri holds a Masters in Counseling from the College of William and Mary, VA, and a postmasters in Counseling from Villanova University, PA. Sheri is a graduate of the Level 4 Certification Program at the Kushi In-stitute. She has studied macrobiotic health counseling in Lier, Belgium and has been trained as a “Food is Elementary” educator and a shiatsu practitioner. Sheri DeMaris is currently a full-time Guidance Coun-selor at Valley Forge Middle School, Wayne, PA. Sheri offers cooking classes, lectures, and seminars as well as individual counseling and cooking instruction. Her website is: www.teawithsheri.com.

Carl Ferré began macrobiotic practice in 1975 and has been studying, practicing, and teaching macrobiotic thinking and lifestyle ever since. He is author of Essential Guide to Macrobiotics and Acid Alkaline Companion, president of the George Ohsawa Macrobiotic Foundation, editor of Macrobiotics Today magazine, and director of the French Meadows camp. He enjoys music and hiking.



Julia Ferré CHT is a certified hypnotherapist, Reiki master, and an integrative facilitator in helping to enable consciousness. Her work includes personal one-on-one sessions, group sessions, workshops and writing for a worldwide audience. Julia has received certification from the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (ACHE) and Sylvia Browne and offers sessions for energy, attunement, and personal growth. She is author of the newly-released Food and Intuition 101, Basic Macrobiotic Cooking, and French Meadows Cookbook. Julia is associate editor of Macrobiotics Today and plans menus for camp. For more information, see: www.JuliaFerre.com.

Jeanne Grosset and her husband Patrick are the 7th Element Services team of Los Angeles, California. She is a macrobiotic teacher, counselor, and cooking instructor with classes held throughout the year. They prepare and distribute “Chew!” Macro Meal Packs weekly for their local community. Jeanne has also created the Body Reset Cleanse program with online support—a 28-day detox diet based on macrobiotic principles. Visit their extensive website www.the7thElement.com.

Kerry Loeb has been a Shiatsu instructor for almost 20 years and began his studies in 1985. He apprenticed simultaneously with Shizuko Yamamoto, Patrick McCarty, and Edward Spencer over a seven-year period. He has taught Shiatsu classes at French Meadows since 1992 and joins us from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Lucia Loeb has always been interested in movement and art of many kinds. She writes, “Acro Yoga is a perfect blend of strength, flexibility and acrobatics. It also includes elements of dance, creativity, and collaboration.” Lucia became intrigued with Acro Yoga several years ago when she and a partner started a club at Humboldt State University that meets twice a week and is filled with students and community members. Lucia travelled to Montreal in the summer of 2014 to participate in a month-long Acro Yoga teacher training. She is excited to be able to share what she knows at camp this year and also to partner with her dad (Kerry Loeb) to explore the complementary aspects of Shiatsu and Acro Yoga.

Bob Ligon worked at the Vega Study Center and George Ohsawa Macrobiotic Foundation from 1989-1993 and was the editor of Macrobiotics Today from 1992-2000. He studied acupuncture and herbology graduating from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego in 1998. He integrates his knowledge of macrobiotics and Chinese Medicine in his diet, lifestyle counseling, and life coaching. Currently, Bob practices Traditional Chinese Medicine in Akron, Ohio.



Mary J. Lore is an internationally recognized leader, public speaker and executive mentor, and author of the multiple award-winning book Managing Thought: Think Differently, Think Powerfully, Achieve New Levels of Success and audio book Managing Thought: How Do Your Thoughts Rule Your World?®. Previous winners of Mary’s most recent book awards include Eckhart Tolle, the Dahli Lama, and Deepak Chopra. Mary is the founder and CEO of Managing Thought, LLC, which helps individuals and organizations develop self-awareness and change how they think and conduct business to attain true, long-lasting success. More information may be found at: www.managingthought.com.

Saci McDonald began her journey in the healing arts in 1989. She received her initial training at Educating Hands School of Massage in Miami, Florida and further education from John Maguire at the Kinesiology Institute in 1997. In 2003, Saci added Pilates with an intensive training by nationally recognized Pilates teacher Carol Appel of Body Kinetics in Mill Valley. Saci is currently in private practice at her home studio in San Rafael, CA. She has been attending the French Meadows Summer Camp since 2000 and will be teaching a Pilates mat class and will also be offering private sessions in energy kinesiology, massage and pilates. To learn more. To learn more, go to www.sacimcdonald.com.

Alex Pappas, a U.C. Berkeley Alumnus, is retired from over forty years as instructor of world religions and psychology at College of Alameda. His study of comparative religion includes esoteric and mystical paths of Vedanta. He has lectured at various Theosophical Society locations in India and U.S. and he is a universal health care activist. He is writing a book on Duality and Nonduality: A User Friendly Guide to Religion.

Jessica Porter is author of The Hip Chick’s Guide to Macrobiotics (Avery, 2004) and co-wrote The Kind Diet with Alicia Silverstone. She has been practicing macrobiotics since 1991, managed the Way to Health Program at the Kushi Institute in the mid-nineties, and has worked as a traveling macrobiotic cook. She also teaches HypnoBirthing in Canada, the U.K., and throughout the U.S. She has created two hypnosis CDs for people practicing macrobiotics and one called HypnoParenting for the HypnoBirthing Institute. Jessica is a hypnotherapist and actress who makes her lectures funny, inspiring and informative. See her website for further information: www.hipchicksmacrobiotics.com.

Ginat Rice incorporates over three decades of macrobiotic principles of balance, diagnosis and food-body correlation in her presentation of personal life direction and meaning. Ginat is author of Food, Faith & Healing: 40 Stories of Cancer Recovery and the cookbook, Macrobiotic Meals. Individual, personalized palm readings are available throughout the camp.



Sheldon Rice has been internationally teaching and consulting using numerology since 2000. He is the author of two books on the subject. Sheldon forms a close personal connection for the resolution of personal issues in a short time with suggestions of practical changes for a happier, more balanced life. Personal readings are available throughout summer camp.

Michael Rossoff, L.Ac. has been involved in macrobiotic- and natural healing for over four decades. He spent several years working with Michio Kushi in the 1960s and ‘70s and later directed various macrobiotic centers in the Washington, D.C. area. He studied acupuncture in England at the College of Chinese Acupuncture and has practiced continuously since then. Michael was the Academic Dean at Atlantic University of Chinese Medicine near Asheville, North Carolina. Further, he taught shiatsu massage at the NC School of Natural Healing for over ten years. In addition, Michael published a macrobiotic magazine, MacroMuse, in the 1980s. He continues his counseling and acupuncture practice in person, as well as by phone and Skype. Visit www.michaelrossoff.com for more detail.

Shirley Tung has a BS in Nursing, an MA in Pastoral Ministry, and an MA in Feminist Spirituality. Shirley has worked in medical/surgical, emergency room and office nursing, as a porta-medic, and as a specialist in adoptions and foster care in Arizona. She is currently Manager of Real Estate and Coordinator of Refugee and Social Justice Issues. Shirley is an activist in political issues, frequently doing civil disobedience. She is an advanced student of Tai Chi after seventeen years practice and is now doing “weapons and 2 persons sets.” Shirley is a certified teacher of qigong which can be found on the website of Master Hong and is also certified in Yang style Tai Chi with Kai Yung Tung. Shehas taught Tai Chi and Qigong throughout Arizona and joins us at French Meadows for another year of invigorating classes.


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