Upcoming Events at KORU, a Breathing Technique, and new Pods 🎙️
Real Wellness Roundup | 3.22.22
The Real Wellness Roundup is Koru’s sneak peak into the shared reality of movement. Thanks for reading!
We are welcoming you back to Koru to register for sessions, gym access, and sauna access. You can also find more information in regards to future events and registration – all linked on our website linked below.
Table of Contents
Cacao Event and Men’s Retreat Recap
3/23: Conscious Communication with Shai and Lea
3/25: Servis Events Cooking Class
4/22: Miranda Blas Art Class
Learn How to Practice Mindful Breathing, Part 3
New Movement Matters Podcast Episodes
Cacao Event Recap
Thanks to everyone who came out for our most recent Cacao Ceremony. Here are some quick scenes from the event at Koru below!
Men’s Retreat Recap
This month, we hosted our second ever Men’s Retreat at Koru. Thank you to all who came out this time around!
We’ll see you at the next Cacao Ceremony and Men’s Retreat!
Conscious Communication – March 23rd
Going from Rupture to Repair in all your Relationships…
This event is led by Shai Fishman and Lea Synefakis & will go from 7:30 - 8:30 PM.
Please send us an email (info@wearekoru.com) if you are interested in attending!
Shai and Lea believe that even the most challenging relationship conflicts can be defused with the right communication tools and commitment to showing up as your best self every day. Please note: we are not couples therapists. We are coaches who can empower you with a specific communication toolset that will enable you to create fulfilling relationships and navigate your own unique challenges.
Servis Events Cooking Class
Join brothers Nic and Steve Servis on March 25th for a pasta cooking class!
This event is capped at 15 people to make sure there is enough pasta for everyone who attends at the event. If there are more than 15 people interested, we can work to accommodate five more people at maximum.
During the class we will show everyone how to make ricotta cheese, the ratios of the cheese, what to look for when making it and how to strain it and cool it. We explain how to make pasta dough (using only local ingredients), what to look for and feel for (we let everyone touch it). We then show everyone how to roll tortellini with the ricotta cheese we made and how to dry and cut fettuccine. After we make the pasta we cook two different pasta dishes that we normally serve at our events.
All of the pasta everyone eats will be made ahead of time so there aren’t fifteen strangers touching your food 😂. We always offer a salad for everyone to pick at with local greens and a balsamic dressing. And of course a giant water pitcher of our special water.
Send us an email (info@wearekoru.com) to reserve your spot at the cooking class!
Koru Art Class 🎨 Funky Earth Day Planters
Friday, April 22nd
Create one of a kind ceramic planters inspired by Earth Day! Learn the ancient technique of coil building from teaching artist Miranda Blas. In this 2 hour long class participants will create unique and funky planters that may be treasured in the home for years to come. Participants will work with wet clay, drawing inspiration from nature and Earth Day. Planters will be fired and glazed by Miranda. Artistic creations will be availed for pick up two weeks after the workshop.
Materials:
– 2 lbs of Clay per person
– Work board/mat/canvas
– Water bowls
– Paper towels/towels
– Needle Tool/skewer/knife
– Fork
– Glaze examples
The Class includes the following structure and learning:
– We’ll share with you examples of project
– Slip and score, clay shrinks
– Slay stages
– Clay dos and don’ts
– Demonstration of 25 minutes
– Show how to build a planter
– Coil making process
– Adding coils together
– Making a base
– Decoration and creative additions
– Adding drainage holes
We’ll talk about adding inspiration from nature. Roots of trees, clouds, leaves & more.
The planter building and individual instruction will take 1hr and 15 minutes, followed by a 15 minute clean up and explanation of the glazing process and where to pick up.
Learn Mindful Breathing, Part 3
Alternate Nostril Breathing
In Sanskrit, “prana” means life energy and “yama” means control.
The practice of pranayama involves breathing exercises and patterns.
You purposely inhale, exhale, and hold your breath in a specific sequence.
One such method of Pranic Breathing is Alternate Nostril Breathing.
In the practice of Alternate Nostril Breathing, you can hold one finger to cover a nostril, breathing in through the other.
Switch this sequence between each nostril for a few minutes prior to your meditation.
Alternate Nostril Breathing practiced over time is known to better balance your nervous system and bring less stress response to activity over time.
New Koru Podcast Episodes 🎙️
Season 5, Episode 3: Somatics – Air is our Primary Need
Season 5, Episode 4: Connectivity – Real Listening Takes Courage Pt. 1
Season 5, Episode 5: Authority, Community & Power, Robyn Pt. 2
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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