Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that we are surrounded by energy fields which help us achieve balance, health and harmony in our lives.
The basic principle is that all things can be divided into 5 elements or phases: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal.
Most of us are familiar with these elements as they relate to feng shui, acupuncture and chi gong, but the same principles are also applied to foods and physical healing.
Each element has a corresponding season, organ system in the body, color and taste and emotion associated with it.
Learning to eat according to the 5 elements can help us balance our energy, nourish particular organs and achieve optimal health.
Once each season, I will be offering a comprehensive class on the corresponding element.
We will dive deeply into the ancient traditions of strengthening the organ systems associated with each element. We will use tools from Eastern medicine, energy medicine and spirituality in addition to food.
These classes are for you if:
You are seeking to deepen your knowledge of traditional cooking methods
You are desiring to branch out in your cooking and your cooking skills
You are interested in learning ways to prevent and/or heal disease.
You desire being around a community of like minded people
You understand that food and community are at the core of our well- being.
You love cooking and trying new foods.
You are open to different energy practices for grounding and healing (chi gong, meditation, energy medicine).
You wish to help others in your community heal.
These classes are hands on and include resources, recipes and a sit down meal at the end of the class.
Wood Element April 27th, 2024
1-5 pm
$115 per person – 4 spots available
- This class focuses on the Wood Element- the time of spring; period of renewal and rebirth.
- The meridians and organs associated with the wood element are the liver and the gall bladder.
- Join us to learn how to keep these meridians running smoothly and how to nourish them through energy medicine exercises and food!
- Our menu consists of :
- Beet Tartare
- Leek and Fennel Soup with dandelion greens pesto
- Chick pea focaccia with olives and artichoke hearts
- Chicken Liver pate
- Shaved Brussels sprouts salad with shiitake mushrooms and preserved lemon
- Panna Cotta with blood oranges
- Liver supportive teas
- and, a DIY digestive bitters
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