HARA RETREAT
May 2nd - 5th, 2024 at Nômade Tulum
Hara is the Japanese word for "belly." In Japanese culture, Hara doesn't just refer to the physical belly but also signifies gut instinct and is associated with the enteric nerve plexus located in the lower abdomen.
We have all experienced emotions circulating through our belly, sometimes positive and at other times, more challenging sensations arise. These sensations can impact our internal organs through what is understood in basic terms as the psycho- somatic effects on the body. Join us to explore the wisdom of Japanese Hara diagnosis, an ancient practice of connecting physically through emotion.
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THE FACILITATORS
Miguel Mendez | @esmiguelmendez
Miguel Mendez, blends Eastern medicine, yoga, and nutrition, while serving marginalized communities for a healthier, peaceful world.
Katherine Lee Borse | @katherine_lee_borse
With 20 years of experience, Katherine Lee blends modern science, ancient wisdom, and integrative medicine in personalized healing sessions, utilizing techniques like acupuncture, sound healing, and herbal medicine.
MAIN CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Opening the Hara Experience: Discovering Our Inner Selves
With Miguel , Katherine , Don Chui and Kukul.
Begin the Hara experience by deepening self-awareness and understanding the gut-brain connection.
Lecture 1: Emotions and The Elements - Their Residence in the Organs and Influence on Our Feelings
With Miguel
Discover the intricate relationship between emotions, organs, and the body's response to emotional influences. Learn from both Eastern and Western sciences about the gut-emotion connection and its impact on physical well-being.
Workshop 1: The Belly, Reflex Points, and Pulse - Basic Diagnostic Tools Inspired by Sensei Kiiko Matsumoto with Miguel
Explore the Japanese reflex system in a workshop inspired by Sensei Kiiko Matsumoto. Learn to interpret signals from the body's own intelligence, identifying health imbalances through pulse readings and reflex points.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain a foundational understanding of your body's signals and how they relate to overall well-being, guided by principles rooted in traditional Japanese medicine.
Lecture 2: Primary Channels and Basic Channel Theory for Beginners
With Katherine
The lecture introduces East Asian acupuncture theory, explaining channels and their interconnection in the body. Katherine guides through primary channels, laying a beginner-friendly foundation, exploring the link between organ function and emotional states, emphasizing the intertwining of physical and emotional well-being, and aligning with traditional East Asian medicine practices.
Workshop 2: Community Acupuncture with Miguel and Katherine
In this session led by Miguel and Katherine, participants experience personalized acupuncture for self-diagnosis. Through community sharing and energetic recharging, individuals engage in self-assessment to address specific health needs. This approach fosters empowerment and bonding, combining acupuncture's therapeutic benefits with collective healing.
Lecture 3: Basic Herbs and Infusions for the Energetic Free Flow of the Organs
With Katherine
Join Katherine for an enlightening session on herbalism promoting organ energy flow. Explore plant thermodynamics and their correlation with both organs and emotions. Learn the principles of selecting and preparing herbal infusions for health and well-being. Gain insight into harnessing plant energy for balance and harmony.
Closing Circle: Integrating the Basic Principles of Medicine
With Miguel , Katherine , Don Chui and Kukul
The Closing Circle concludes our journey, reflecting on the core principles of medicine. Participants share transformations, insights, and intentions for integrating learnings into daily life. It's a celebration of community and holistic wisdom, inspiring continued growth.
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