FLOWING BALANCE – An Introduction to the Principles and Practice of TAI CHI – QIGONG

• Saturday, April 20, 2024
• 5:00 PM  6:30 PM
• Google Calendar  ICS

“Join us for a rejuvenating time of movement and mindfulness while connecting with nature and nurture your wellness in the heart of our Japanese oasis.

This 90 Minute Experiential and Participatory Workshop will introduce you to the principles and practice of Tai Chi and Qigong.
Sifu Gene Nelson, a certified Master Teacher in these revered ancient arts, will guide you through a standing meditation, postural awareness, and deep breathing exercises.

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to these practices, you are all welcome to partake in this beautiful journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being. All attendees are expected to participate in the various movements.

This Workshop is appropriate for active persons with no gait challenges, who do not require assistance getting into and out of a chair. Most of this Workshop will be done standing. Seated breaks can be taken as needed.

NOTE: Sifu will make hands on posture corrections as needed. Hands on will always be appropriate and required so as to maximize the students’ experience.

Dress: Please dress as if going for an active walk, gym, exercise class.

About the Instructor:
Sifu Gene Nelson is a Certified Master Teacher for Tai Chi & Qigong. Sifu Gene’s teaching philosophy is one that is singularly dedicated to offering the maximum benefit from every movement regardless of experience. This is accomplished through an experiential teaching method spanning 35+ years with over 10,000 in class students (not Zoom), at his school in Metropolitan NYC and workshops. Sifu now brings his years of personal training and teaching to Tucson where he lives full time.”

Dates & Time: 

4/20

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Tickets:

General Admission: $25

Advanced ticket reservation is required. This is a limited admission class.

IMPORTANT: Attendees will have the opportunity to pre-register for a Ten Week program covering this topic in depth starting in October 2024. 
Dates/Time for the Ten Week program will be announced at the end of the Workshop.
Ten Week program fee for Non-Members will be $160 and will include an Individual Membership to Yume Japanese Gardens (valid for a year). Ten Week program fee for Members will be $120.Purchase TicketsV

Miku Matsuri

• Saturday, April 20, 2024
• 11:00 AM  8:00 PM
• Park Place Mall
• 5870 East Broadway BoulevardTucson, AZ, 85711United States (map)

“Join us on April 20th for our first INDOOR event at Park Place Mall! Find us inside spread throughout the mall with vendors, activities, performances, and be sure to join our cosplay contest and raffles! We’ll have check in tables to receive freebies and info through the main entrance or the entrance by Round 1!

Sign Up for Free to redeem your freebies: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/park-place-fan-con-tickets-876320577437 *freebies limited to first 500 people to show us their tickets at check in*

Want to perform at this event? Apply here: https://forms.gle/5b9SPm1cpfYFQLtd9

Check back in for more information or follow us on Facebook or Instagram @kirakiracollectibles to keep up to date as we release vendors, performances, and more details!”

• Sunday, April 14, 2024
• 12:30 PM  3:30 PM
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“Discover the Way of the Bow amidst the serene beauty of Yume Japanese Gardens.

Step into the ancient world of Japanese archery and witness the grace, precision, and profound spirituality of kyudo. It will be a journey into tradition and mastery. Our skilled practitioners will showcase the elegance and discipline of this revered martial art, demonstrating the harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit, followed by an opportunity for you to try your hand at this practice under their expert guidance.

Takoyaki Balls Food Truck will be on site during the entire event!!”

Dates & Time: 

4/14

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Tickets:
General Admission: $19

Members: $10

Children 3-15: $5

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Event by Solar Culture Gallery and Galactic Center Productions

Solar Culture, 31 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85701

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“Join us for an unforgettable evening of ecstatic dance and a mesmerizing DJ set by Koku!Friday April 12th, 7pm
$15 in advance/$20 at the door
http://koku.brownpapertickets.com

Kiyoshi “Koku” Iio was born and raised in Japan. Primarily self taught, he grew up playing sports and later became a drummer in rock bands. After a few years of playing drums, he began exploring other instruments such as guitar, bass, djembe and didgeridoo.While traveling the world, Koku bought a hang drum (Handpan) in Spain in 2017. From there, he traveled to over 20 countries busking with his handpan to make a living. For one year, he led a nomadic life playing music in various countries.In 2018, he came to Vancouver, Canada and was so impressed by the natural beauty that he decided to stay for a long period.The next step in his musical journey is to explore electronic and ambient music using synthesizers and sampled sounds from nature.Koku has produced over 100 videos of him playing music in various environments both in nature and in urban settings which can be seen on YouTube and Instagram. You can also hear his music on Bandcamp and Spotify.Koku is passionate about working with musicians around the world and also providing his services to various people in different fields such as gaming, films, fashion, dance, theatre, etc. “

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• Wednesday, April 10, 2024
• 5:30 PM  6:30 PM
• Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson (map)
• Google Calendar  ICS

“Walking meditation is a practice through which we develop concentration and mindfulness. We learn to cultivate mindfulness of the body while the body is moving. We learn to be awake and at ease at the same time. The Buddha taught four different ways to meditate: walking, standing, sitting and lying. Walking meditation is a particularly important practice in that it enables us to make the transition from sitting meditation to being awake in our daily lives, in our work, exercise, study, and in our relationships. In the end, that’s what it’s all about.

Please come join us for instruction, guidance and practice in walking meditation. There is no need to have practiced this form of meditation before; it is fine for beginners and intermediate students. We will be outside at the lovely Yume Gardens walking among nature.

Lhasha Tizer, MS. is a certified Community Dharma Leader trained in Insight Meditation through Spirit Rock Meditation Center. She is a long time practitioner and teacher of meditation and mindfulness, studying for 47 years, and has been teaching Buddhist Studies since 2010. Through Desert Insight Meditation, her teaching community, she offers classes, book groups, and retreats at Tucson Community Meditation Center, the Sol Center and beyond.”

Date/Time:

Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

5:30PM-6:30PM

Advance registration required.

Tickets:

General public: $25

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