The Real Wellness Roundup is Koru’s sneak peak into the shared reality of movement! Thanks for reading.
Table of Contents
Men’s Group Recap
Introducing Jaden Slater
Gym Membership Updates
Cacao Ceremony on December 11th
End of the Year Party on December 18th
New Movement Matters Podcast Episodes
Food for Thought: The Japanese History of Bamboo
Recap of our Men’s Retreat at Koru
Our men’s retreat was a huge success. Our first official gathering in well over a year was led by Colin Kirts, Julian Devoe, and Jeff Tkach. Stay tuned as we plan for round two in 2022!
Testimonial for the Open Hearted Warrior gathering
I wasn’t sure what to expect as I hadn’t participated in any men’s group prior to this experience. Following a nearly two-year long pandemic, it was great to feel a sense of in-person community. The camaraderie of the group made the day fun and memorable. Looking forward to round two!
Meet our new team member, Jaden!
Photo credit: Adam Barabas
Introducing the newest member of our team, JADEN SLATER @slaterhealth
Jaden came to KORU thanks to Cayce Kolodney, and he has, to say the least, filled a much needed role: Someone who cares about somatic education—and movement in general—with the same obsessive nature we all have, but who also LOOKS LIKE he came straight out of “Men’s Health”.
We are, in short, grateful and delighted to have Jaden as a part of the team.
He is officially available to be offering private sessions at KORU. Be in touch if you have any questions.
As ancestral medicine becomes more of a cliche these days, having a clear understanding of what it entitles is what makes a difference between just having a good time and truly experiencing healing and transformation through these practices.
We invite you to join us as we explore the ancestral tradition of the Andes in this Cacao circle.
We will give an introduction to ancestral plant medicine and how it differs from modern medicine.
How we can counteract anger, stress, anxiety, and depression caused by the fast-paced and isolated ways of modern life using ancestral practices.
We will recognize the Universe as the Divine living within us. Peace, love and happiness are not merely words or wishes they are the essence of human beings.
What is cacao? Cacao is one of the ancient plant medicines used by natives in Central and part of South America. It is known as a heart opener because it stimulates blood circulation which increases activity in the brain and nervous system. As it does this, it energetically connects the mind with the heart allowing us to be in tune with ourselves and those around us.
Cacao also promotes joy, acceptance and excitement for life and yet it keeps us grounded and aware.
Who are we? Kinti Illya was born out of the idea of sharing our personal and communal experience with ancestral traditions. One of the commitments of Inca culture is to share what we learned and experienced with others or as we say in the North - pay it forward.
Carolina has been working and training with natives in Peru for over ten years where she received the title of Paqo or Inca mesa carrier. She has been part of and has hosted multiple national and international plant medicine and self-discovering retreats. Certified Yoga instructor since 2015, she practices Tibetan Buddhism and is recognized as a holistic massage therapist.
Shane is a world traveler, hiking guide and certified Tai Chi instructor. He has been working with ancestral plant medicines for over six years.
One of the common things about plant medicines is that participants have a hard time putting into words what they have experienced. Many of them agree that it is only when you are sitting in the circle that you can understand what happens to your body, mind and soul. We hope you can join us and live the experience yourself.
Love/Munay, Carolina & Shane
Annual End of the Year Party at Koru
Set your calendars!
On December 18th, 2021, we will be hosting our annual gathering at Koru.
We are thankful for all of your support as we’ve fully reopened this year and look forward to seeing you.
This event is catered by local chefs Nic Servis and Steve Servis with music by singer-songwriter Joshua Howard – all of whom are Koru members.
Servis Events is a private dinner service that brings everything you would expect from your favorite restaurant into the comfort of your home. Using a holistic approach to cooking, sourcing all ingredients locally and seasonally.
For Philadelphia born singer songwriter Joshua Howard, making music is about much more than the number of people listening. At the core of every project is a journey of self discovery and a desire to see people connecting with a meaning far deeper than flashy lyrics and engaging hooks. Joshua’s music thrives on raw content, reflective of the thoughtfulness and unapologetic honesty of a musician searching for purpose in the process of creating, rather than self promotion.
Once upon a time, there were two farmers who, walking through the market, saw some seeds they did not know. Then the seller was asked what seeds they were and he only replied that they came from the East and that they were very special.
The seller did not reveal what seeds they were, the two farmers were left without that answer. Meanwhile, the merchant told them that if they bought them and planted them, giving them only water and fertilizers, they would find out for themselves.
The two farmers bought the seeds and planted them, following the seller's suggestion.
A while passed and nothing happened while other plants were already blooming and bearing fruit.
One of the farmers complained that the seeds were a scam and from that moment he stopped sowing those seeds and neglected to plant them.
The other farmer stood his ground and insisted on taking care of the seeds and fertilizing them, although they did not sprout.
That was the case for a time, to the point that even the most tenacious and persistent farmer began to lose heart and want to give up seeds. But one fine day, he finally saw a bamboo appear.
Thereafter, in 6 weeks, the plants reached a height of 30 meters and this was due to the fact that during the dormant period, the bamboo was generating, internally in the soil, a strong, consolidated, united and articulated root system, thanks to which this plant becomes strong and resistant, having a productive, useful, durable and long existence.
Note: We are back to work with one-on-one sessions at Koru Real Wellness in Doylestown. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please reach out to our email: info@wearekoru.com.
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