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ÿþMind, Body and Spirit  Your Life in Balance Kushi Institute 27th Annual Summer Conference 2011 August 4-7, 2011 Dolce Executive Conference Center Palisades, NY Looking forward to seeing you in 2012 The 28th Summer Conference to be held again at the Dolce Executive Conference Center in Palisades, NY We are considering some changes to the 2012 Summer Conference such as the possibility of making it one day longer. Due to this and the contract negotiations that are required, we cannot commit to a price at this point. As soon as we have more information, we will communicate to you via a private email to all registered participants. Our guarantee to you is that when something is announced, you will have an alumni only discount for the conference. It is our way of thanking you for being a loyal customer of our Summer Conferences. See You in 2012! 2 Dear Summer Conference Participant: As the Executive Director of the Kushi Institute, along with Michio Kushi, it is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to the 27th International Macrobiotic Summer Conference. Our theme this year is Mind, Body and Sprit  Your Life in Balance! Our 2011 Summer Conference will teach you how to make healthy living practical. Being in  Total Health is more than just food alone; it is a balance of all aspects of your well being&  Mind  Body  Spirit . By taking control of your total health, you will learn that true health gives you an immense feeling of gratitude & joy that fills your daily life. You will feel more self aware; more grounded and balanced. Health and vitality will inspire you to follow your passion and achieve your personal goals! We are constantly witnessing the powerful results of our natural approach to healing as we work with clients at our campus in Western Massachusetts. This is reinforced at our annual Summer Conference, where each year we hear from many of the attendees about their remarkable healing stories, most often attributed to changes they have made in their diet and lifestyle. You ll have the opportunity to hear some of these inspirational testimonials at our Celebrate Life panel on Friday evening. Whether you are a returning Summer Conference participant or this is your first year, we are sure you will find the presentations and cooking classes very exciting, informative, and FUN! You ll gain wisdom and understanding on natural healing methods that can help you on your own journey to improved health, increased vitality and greater well-being. As always we have a very busy and exciting conference planned for you. Many outstanding national and international teachers are here to provide you with a huge range of lectures, cooking classes, and active classes to choose from. If you are interested in being part of Michio Kushi s famous group consultations sign up early because they always sell out. Our fun social events throughout the conference provide an opportunity for you to make new friends and rub shoulders with partici- pants, presenters and staff. The Summer Conference Team has made every effort to make your stay as pleasant and enjoyable as possible. If there is anything that you need to make your stay more comfortable, please don t hesitate to stop by and see us at the Registration Desk, open daily from 7am to 8:30 pm, and we will be more than happy to assist you. Again, welcome, thank you for joining us, and I look forward to sharing this great event with you. Best wishes. Olaf Fischer Executive Director 3 Kushi Institute 27thAnnual International Macrobiotic SUMMER CONFERENCE 2011 Table of Contents General Information................................................................................................... 5 Your Conference Guide............................................................................................. 6 Private Sessions ........................................................................................................ 7 Schedule and Class Descriptions .................................................................................... 9 Biographies .......................................................................................................................23 Class Recipes .......................................................................................................... 30 Patricio Garcia de Paredes ........................................................... 30 Steve Jackson ............................................................................... 32 Dawn Pallavi-Ludwig .................................................................... 34 Christina Pirello ............................................................................ 36 Yuji Yoshino .................................................................................. 39 Bettina Zumdick ............................................................................ 40 Thank You to Our Sponsors and Donors......................................................................41 Kushi Institute Special Program Announcements .....................................................49 Dolce Facility Map ............................................................................................... Last Page Kushi Institute Advertisement......................................................... Inside Back Cover Summer Conference Schedule ................................................................................ Back Cover 4 General Information Welcome to the Kushi Institute 27th Annual Departure  Check-out from the Dolce and Holiday Inn facilities International Macrobiotic Summer Conference at is 11:00 AM. If you are planning to stay longer than your the Dolce Executive Conference Center in checkout time, Dolce will hold your luggage until you depart. To Palisades, New York! arrange, please contact the front desk. If you require a travel To-Go Meal you may request one until Friday at 4:00 PM at a Registration Desks - The Dolce Front Desk is located right cost of $15 per meal at the Kushi Summer Conference inside the entrance to the facility. The Dolce Front Desk will Registration Desk. To-Go meals will be available for pick up in handle all pre-registrations. They will also handle any issues the Dining Room on Sunday after lunch. or questions regarding your room or the facility. Dolce personnel are available 24 hours a day. Leisure and Social Activities  The Blu Lounge offers a variety For Conference specific questions, we will have a Kushi of ways to relax from music, comfortable chairs, pool tables, Institute conference registration desk located just beyond the karaoke, and game tables. entrance. It will be open on Thursday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 The Fitness Center is located downstairs from the Blu lounge. PM, Friday & Saturday from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM and Sunday Racquetball, squash courts, cardio machines, and the wave-less from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please contact the Registration staff lap pool (For Adults Only) are all located in Fitness Center, which with any questions you might have including Private Session is open Daily from 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM. registration. Communication Identification Information - You will be required to wear Emergency Procedure - In the event of an emergency, go to your ID badge at all times. This will grant you admittance to the Registration Desk in the lobby. If after hours, call the lectures and to meals in our dining room. front desk of the Dolce facility. Dialing 911 on cell phones will Lost & Found  If you have lost an item or have found one, take longer. please go to the Dolce Front Desk. Fax - There is a fax machine for use at the business center located on the main floor Fees will apply. Fragrances  Some participants have chemical sensitivities. Internet - Wireless internet is available in the facility. The For their well being, it is suggested that you refrain from Network ID (SSID) is  IBMVISITOR . You will also require a using fragrances including essential oils. userID and password which will be provided to you at check-in. Class Schedule & Special Events - Changes to the schedule will Phones - You may be reached at Summer Conference through be posted on the bulletin board in the Registration area. messages left on your room voicemail or we will place a Conference Policies - To ensure the safety of our participants, message on a designated bulletin board near the Registration we will strictly enforce a no drugs policy. In the unlikely Desk. event that a participant disregards this policy, we will have to Messages  You may leave messages for other conference at- ask the participant to leave the conference immediately. tendees on the designated bulletin board near the Registration The parent(s) or guardian(s) of a minor found to have used Desk or place through the Dolce Front Desk which will be left alcohol or recreational drugs will also be required to leave. on your room phone. No refunds will be given. There will be no exceptions. There Replacement Policy  Name badges must be worn at all times is also no smoking in buildings and no audio or video taping and are required in order to attend lectures or meals. Lost of any lectures. Michio Kushi has also requested that no videos badges will incur a $5.00 replacement fee. Replacement or photos be taken of him. program guides can be purchased at the Kushi Store for $5. Summer Conference 2011 Survey  We are always looking for Please contact the Registration desk for more information. feedback and ways to improve. At the start of the Store  The Kushi Institute Store offers a wide variety of mac- conference, we will email you our electronic survey. You will robiotic items including books, CDs of select Summer Confer- have the opportunity to complete the survey while on premise ence lectures, cookware, and snacks. The store is located just at any of the PCs available throughout the facility. As a thank to the right of the entrance of the facility near the Kushi you for completing a survey, we will eMail you a copy of the Institute registration desk. Store Hours: Thursday  Saturday 2011 Summer Conference recipes in late August. 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Payments - Personal checks will only be accepted at the registration desk. The Kushi Institute Store will not Information Table  - Presenter s Table -- Donor s Table accept personal checks. Please be sure you have either Located in our lobby. There you can find more details about a credit card or cash if you intend to make purchases at on-going Kushi Institute educational programs that are the store or to pay for private sessions. You must have a conducted at the Kushi Institute campus in Becket, MA. Information from our speakers and our donors will also be credit card for your room for any incidentals. available. 5 Your Conference Guide We are excited you could join us! This page is Evening Activities: designed to give you an overview of some key parts of the conference to help you get the most Social Mixer - Come join us for Desserts and Drinks and out of your stay with us. meet your fellow Summer Conference participants! On Thursday night, enter our Welcome Raffle to win a gift Meals & Menu Postings  We will be serving food buffet certificate to the Kushi Store. Details to be announced at style so you can select what you want. We will post the the Social Mixer. menu with the ingredients daily. Young Adults Table  Come meet other young adults Celebration and Social Dance - Enjoy our 27th Summer attending the conference and find out what you have in Conference Celebration Party entertainment in the Watson common. Room. We will have a DJ for some great music, dancing, basket Chewing Tables  Chew, Chew, Chew  Don t feel rushed, raffles, grand prize drawing and fun! chewing is essential to healing and good overall health. Sit at this table and you will make Michio and Lino proud. Private Sessions  Appointments for private sessions, includ- ing counseling and bodywork, may be registered on-line at our Between Session Snacks  Light snacks will be available in the www.kushiconference.org website or at the Kushi Institute main breakout area mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Registration Desk. If you have registered for a private session, please check in at the Reservation Desk as soon as possible Evening Desserts - Come join us for desserts and drinks every after arriving at the conference. evening at our social events. Raffles  Back by popular demand, Raffle tickets will be Orientation  Prior to the opening of the conference, Olaf available for sale at the Kushi Registration Desk. The drawing Fischer, Executive Director of Kushi Institute, will give for these prizes and the grand prize drawing will be at the you an overview of the conference. Summer Conference Celebration on Saturday night. Welcome and Presenter Introductions and Opening Thank You! Keynote  Hosted by Jessica Porter, Michio and Larry Thank You for taking the time to read this information. Just Kushi will open our event. Come meet the presenters remember, enjoy the great food, classes and have a wonderful who have dedicated their lives to helping others through time! the use of Macrobiotics. We will conclude with Michio presenting the Aveline Award to this year s honorees. Celebrate Life Panel  Life is a precious gift. Hear from people who have embraced Macrobiotics to change their life and those around them. We will also hear from several individuals describe how their own or loved one s recovery had a positive impact on many areas of their lives. Way To Health  Healing from Experience - Kushi Institute s Way to Health program has changed many lives and provides people healing from serious illness, hope and a new beginning. Led by Judy MacKenney (host of Way to Health) meet people who recovered from serious illness or changed their lives due to the Way to Health program. This session will be an open discussion about their experiences. Book Signings - Come meet some of your favorite presenters to get a signed copy of one of their books, CDs & DVDs which may be purchased at the Kushi Store. 6 Private Sessions Practitioners Type of Session Single Price* Private Session Descriptions David Briscoe Macrobiotic Counseling (1 Hr) $295 Standard Macrobiotic Counseling 1 hour 30 min Bob Carr Shiatsu Massage (1 Hr) $125 You ll receive sound macrobiotic advice to guide you toward Macrobiotic Counseling (1 ½ Hrs) $295 better health through the methods of the natural macrobiotic Couples (2 Hrs - $475) Claire Diab Private Yoga Session (1 Hr) $150 diet and lifestyle, personalized for your present condition. Edward Esko Macrobiotic Counseling (1 ½ Hrs) $295 Included is a health assessment based upon visual diagnosis, Couples (2 Hrs - $475) discussion of the macrobiotic view of the cause of present or Nine Star Ki Counseling (1 Hr) $175 potential health problems, and personalized dietary, lifestyle, Nine Star Ki Counseling Couples (1 Hr) $200 and home remedy recommendations. Rick Jarow Astrology Current or Progression (1 Hr 15 Min) $190 Shiatsu Session 50 min to 1 hour John Kozinski Macrobiotic Counseling (1 ½ Hrs) $295 Shiatsu is an ancient bodywork method from Japan which Couples (2 Hrs - $475) has gained popularity throughout the world as an effective, Shiatsu Massage with $160 Health Advice (1 Hr 15 min) enjoyable healing practice. Shiatsu uses the application of Warren Kramer Macrobiotic Counseling (1 ½ Hrs) $295 hand and foot pressure on the energy line meridian system Couples (2 Hrs - $475) to stimulate, harmonize, and balance the energy flow in Susan Krieger Macrobiotic Counseling (1 ½ Hrs) $295 your body. You will enjoy a deeper sense of relaxation Couples (2 Hrs - $475) Shiatsu Massage with Oriental Diagnosis, Pulse and renewed vitality as the practice stimulates your $190 Energy Balancing and health guidance (1 Hr) body s self-healing capacities. It is better not to eat for at least two hours before a session. Acupuncture with Shiatsu Massage with Oriental Diagnosis, Pulse Energy Balancing $250 Shiatsu Massage with Health Advice 1 hour 15 min and health guidance (1 Hr) Macrobiotic shiatsu massage is based on an understanding of Gabriele Kushi Holistic Health Counseling (1 ½ Hrs) $295 Couples (2 Hrs - $475) the connection between diet, lifestyle and illness. Besides the Women s Self Care Counseling(1 ½ Hrs) $295 application of touch and pressure to adjust a person s condition, a Judy MacKenney Macrobiotic Counseling (1 ½ Hrs) macrobiotic shiatsu session may include suggestions on diet and $295 Couples (2 Hrs - $475) lifestyle. The counselor will offer simple dietary, home Clyde Motosue Shiatsu (50 Min) $125 remedy, and/or lifestyle recommendations. These sessions are Jessica Porter Hypnotherapy Consultation (1 ½ Hrs) $250 excellent for people who want feedback and advice from an experienced macrobiotic senior counselor. David Sergel Shiatsu with Dietary and Lifestyle Guidance $175 (1 Hr 20 min) Shiatsu with Dietary and Lifestyle Guidance 1 hour 20 min Jean Shum Acupuncture with Energy Balancing (1 Hr) $150 David will be offering sessions in Zen Shiatsu, along with Macrobiotic dietary and way of life suggestions and other feedback Lino Stanchich Macrobiotic Counseling (1 ½ Hrs) $295 Couples (2 Hrs - $475) according to what he finds during the treatment. Receivers should wear comfortable clothing and avoid eating for at least 2 hours Verne Varona Personalized Counseling for your $295 before the session. Next Step(1 hr 15 min) Denny Waxman Macrobiotic Counseling (1 ½ Hrs) $400 Personalized Counseling for Your Next Step 1 hour 15 min Couples (2 Hrs - $750) Verne's sessions are designed to help you reach your health Melanie Waxman Macrobiotic Counseling (1 ½ Hrs) $295 9-Star Ki Sessions (1/2 Hr) $75 goals, practically, efficiently and promptly. His visual diagnostic skills are the culmination of over three decades of a variety of Massage (1 Hr) $125 diagnostics from Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan and modern Bettina Zumdick Emotional Counseling - (1 Hr) $160 Couples (2 Hrs - $475) medical practices. His sensitivity to your needs and your next Macrobiotic Counseling (2 Hrs) $295 Couples (2 Hrs 30 min - $475) step, as opposed to an impractical leap, is supported by customized recommendations and extensive follow-up to gauge Enjoy private sessions including Macrobiotic counseling, what works and what doesn't. Verne assumes that if you're Shiatsu, Energy Healing, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Yoga, and willing to have a session, you are willing to hear a straight Emotional Healing Consultation. forward evaluation in the three realms of body, mind and spirit Practitioners offering optional services at the Summer Confer- work to be done. Such foundational self-challenge is best when ence are among the most highly qualified professionals in their you have the guidance and support of a knowledgeable authentic respective fields in the world. They have different schedules counselor dedicated to clear guidance that is not generic. of availability and we recommend scheduling early. Come to Sessions include a session booklet, email PDF support and the Kushi Institute Registration Desk to make an appointment. telephone/email follow-up for 4 weeks. Our staff is not able to make any recommendations for specific practitioners. To help make your decision we recommend you listen to lecturers and read presenters bios. 7 Private Sessions Hypnotic Consultation 1 1/2 hours Nine Star Ki Counseling 1 hour or 1 ½ hours Hypnosis is a relaxed, comfortable and effective way to get Nine Star Ki is based on each person s energy profile past the chatter of the mind and contact your deeper, wiser determined by their year and month of birth. In these self. Using this technique, you can let go of old clutter, sessions, the counselor will review your Nine Ki personality resentments, negative attachments, anger--and build a better type and that of your family members. He will explain the future using deep, positive visualizations and affirmations. Nine Star Ki dynamic existing in your interpersonal Hypnosis is great for self-esteem, phobias, smoking cessation relationships. Guidance on your individual destiny for 2011 (although that takes multiple sessions and would only begin at and beyond will be presented in addition to guidelines for the conference), and just about any other knot the mind ties travel, health, and positive/negative directions for itself into. Macrobiotic people are exceptional hypnotic movement. This session is designed to provide you a greater subjects and do a lot of powerful changing easily and quickly. understanding of your inner and outer nature in relation to A personalized take-home hypnosis CD can be made for you other people, society, nature and the universe. Great for self- upon request. awareness and achieving health and peace Macrobiotic Consultation, Shiatsu, and Acupuncture Women Self Care Counseling 1 hour 30 min sessions 1 to 1 ½ hours Women experience many hormonal changes during their life, like menarche, the monthly moon cycles, or pregnancy, Acupuncture with Pulses and Health Guidance - Unique natural menopause, chemical or surgical induced menopause, acupuncture treatments are tailored to the needs of each and aging needs. These experiences often have challenging patient-from the very young to the elderly-and will address side effects and need to be addressed by replenishing the both the symptoms and underlying factors of each person's appropriate nutrients on a daily basis. The most effective way health using high quality sterile, disposable needles. The to do this is through food we absorb. Gabriele Kushi, as a acupuncture is based on Classical/Traditional Chinese, senior macrobiotic counselor, assesses with oriental Japanese and 5 Element systems. Sessions include evaluation and yin-yang techniques to suggest proper food personalized health evaluation and guidance, assessments of and lifestyle solutions for the lifestyle you are in. A recipe pulses, tongue, face, eyes. Home remedies or breathing information package will be available for you to take home. exercises may be recommended. Shiatsu/ Health Guidance/Energy Balancing Sessions - Shiatsu Relationship Counseling for Singles and Couples. and energy bodywork sessions are tailored to your individual 1 ½ hour session needs/concerns of body and mind. They include various hands Create more deeply pleasurable and fulfilling relationships. In on gentle and therapeutic methods and techniques, personal the highly valuable session, Lino Stanchich offers insightful counseling and advice to powerfully enhance intimate health guidance, breathing exercises and Ki-Qi-energy relationships through sound dietary and lifestyle practices. balancing. Included are facial and energy readings and The single person will learn how to find a more compatible evaluate your pulses of Chinese Medicine. The treatments are partner for a long-term relationship. Couples will discover intended to help you rejuvenate your physical and emotional effective methods of creating greater harmony, passion and wellness, release old held blockages, relaxes, increase communication. All will learn how to lessen mood swings, flexibility, improve sleep, strengthen immunity. These conflicts, sadness and anger. Infertile couples will receive proven and effective, natural methods for increasing fertility sessions are renowned for giving caring, effective and skillful and virility. Be guided to joys of a happier relationship, as you treatments, which can enable you to reach a most enlightened gain greater health of body, mind and emotions. state of body and mind. Acupuncture Therapy with Energy Balance 1 hour Private Yoga Session The practitioner will focus on the use of acupuncture to 1 hour balance the energy flow in the body. Leveraging the You will work with your practitioner to personalize your understanding of the other elements of Physical, Mental, session, by choosing to combine many styles of Hatha Yoga and Emotional and Spiritual, can open the experience to another the beautiful techniques of fluid movement, relaxation, dimension. The focus is on healing the whole. breathing and mediation...all of which help balance, align, and Emotional Counseling Session 1 hour build strength in your body- both inside and out. When we With over 25 years of experience in Macrobiotics and Conscious awaken to our true nature of lightheartedness, laughter and Reality Creation, combined with a natural talent for Intuitive love, we experience the Yoga (union) of our mind, body & and Emotional Guidance, Bettina Zumdick provides a spirit. contemplative dialog, inviting people to expand their perspectives and assisting them in the assessment and appropriate course of action in regards to their situations for a life filled with dreams coming true. 8 Schedule and Class Descriptions THURSDAY AUGUST 4 8:00  9:00 PM 12:00 PM OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS & AVELINE AWARDS PRIVATE SESSION REGISTRATION WITH MICHIO AND LARRY KUSHI KUSHI STORE OPEN WATSON ROOM 2:00 PM Hosted by Jessica Porter, Michio & Larry Kushi will open CHECK-IN  2:00 PM our event. We will conclude with Michio presenting the Aveline Award to this year s honorees. 4:30  5:30 PM 9:00  10:00 PM COOKING: COOKING FOR A PEACEFUL MIND MEDITATION, CHANTING AND GENTLE ENERGY AND SPIRITUALITY (DEMO ONLY) EXERCISES WITH PATRICIO GARCIA DEPAREDES WITH BETTINA ZUMDICK WATSON ROOM ROOM C220 Oriental countries have a long tradition of cooking for Amongst all the hubbub of our fast-paced lifestyle, take a maintaining a calm, peaceful mind and spiritual moment to unfold your body s energy flow through development. In Japan this type of cooking is commonly meditation, chanting and gentle energy exercises. We are called SHOJIN RYORI and is popularly served at temples. often caught up in duty and obligation, in having to achieve, However in recent years the quality has been declining due to or spending our time worrying and wearing masks which hide poor quality ingredients, speeding the cooking or too much our true selves. Over time we forget who we really are. Allow emphasis on taste and presentation as compared to yourself to create the space to arrive at who you are, to understanding the effect that food has on the mind and arrive at being. spirit. In this class we will demonstrate some simple dishes while discussing on some basic cooking principles and the The meditations or guided visualizations allow us to importance of food selection. communicate with our super-consciousness in such a way as no spoken language is able to. This helps us ·ð engage in healing or re-charging our body cells and 5:30  6:00 PM organs (our body cells don t speak English or any other spoken language, but they do communicate WELCOME AND ORIENTATION and receive communications via pictures and WITH OLAF FISCHER feelings, a.k.a. visualizations) WATSON ROOM ·ð create a state of peace and joyfulness. Welcome to Summer Conference 2011! Opening welcome Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and you may wish to comments from the Summer Conference Committee. bring a towel, blanket or mat to sit and lie on. Orientation and Logistics for the Conference will be covered in this session. Join us for both subtle and yet deeply transformative experiences!! 6:00  7:15 PM DINNER  DINING ROOM (LEVEL 1)7:15  9:00  10:30 PM 8:00 PM SOCIAL - GETTING TO KNOW YOU WELCOME & PRESENTER INTRODUCTIONS WITH JESSICA PORTER HOSTED BY JESSICA PORTER WATER S EDGE AND THE BLU LOUNGE WATSON ROOM Come join us for Desserts and Drinks and meet your fellow Jessica Porter will be our Master of Ceremony for 2011 to kick Summer Conference participants! Enter our Welcome Raffle off this year s fun event. Come meet the presenters who to win a gift certificate to the Kushi Store. Details to be have dedicated their lives to helping others. Get to know announced at the Social Mixer. them, hear about their background and the classes they have designed for you this year. Come meet the team of cooks and staff who are here to make your conference delicious, fun and enjoyable! 9 YOGA: MERIDIAN YOGA-STYLE EXERCISES with David Sergel FRIDAY AUGUST 5 Room C370 The late shiatsu master, Shizuto Masunaga, developed an 7:00  8:00 AM exercise program that stimulates and balances the flow of energy along the energy pathways of the body. Comprised EXERCISE: DO-IN MORNING ENERGIZING of six simple, yoga-like exercises, if practiced in a certain FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT order, this program enables the practitioner to maximize WITH CLYDE MOTOSUE his/her natural healing power at that point in time. Non- exhaustive and fairly easy for most, the entire routine can ROOM C330 be completed, with one repetition, in about 15 minutes. In Start your day with a gentle exercise of Do-In to stimulate return, the practitioner will likely receive a bonus of your meridians and energize your body. Do-In, also energy, as well as feeling more balanced, flexible, and sometimes called  self-shiatsu is an ancient, traditional positive in outlook. Supported by theoretical explanations. form of exercise from Asia that helps move the body s energy flow, release blockages, move the lymph, and increase strength & vitality. Consisting primarily of gentle stretching 7:30  9:00 AM and tapping, this is an exercise system that is easy for anyone BREAKFAST  DINING ROOM (LEVEL 1) of any fitness level to do and learn. QI-GONG: VITALIZING QIGONG: ENERGY SKILL EXERCISES 9:00  10:30 AM - Featured WITH JOHN KOZINSKI EATING RIGHT FOR CANCER SURVIVAL ROOM A330 WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD (VIDEO DVD AVAILABLE) Immune strengthening exercises were first developed in WATSON ROOM China over 2000 years ago. These exercises promote health recovery and rejuvenation by stimulating the For many years, people diagnosed with cancer have fought body s self-healing ability. There is a step by step method back, using healthful diet changes. But do these diet changes that helps a person to be sensitive to the body s energy really help? Until recently, evidence of benefit came mostly system. You can enhance the function of all the organs for from individual reports. For skeptics, that really wasn t increased strength, mental function, improved circulation enough. Now, researchers are putting healthful diets to the and overall vitality. test, and the results are starting to come in. It turns out that There are thousands of systems of Chi Gung. Exercises will diet changes are every bit as powerful as we d hoped. In this be presented from several systems. Suggestions for further lecture, we will focus on new findings on survival from breast study will be given along with a handout of helpful cancer and prostate cancer, looking at the results of recent resources. studies. Attendees will: John will be explaining both the traditional Chinese view ·ð gain an understanding of key dietary factors of why these exercises work, and plausible medical influencing survival after breast cancer diagnosis. theories. ·ð gain knowledge of how diets effect hormonal function as it relates to cancer progression. EXERCISE: QI-GONG YOGA  RENEWAL OF ·ð gain knowledge of key research studies assessing BODY-MIND-SPIRIT effective diet for cancer survival. WITH SUSAN KRIEGER ·ð learn practical measures that can be used with ROOM C220 patients seeking to improve diets. Renew yourself through a new way of practicing two 10:45 AM -12:00 PM ancient traditions! Susan's Qi-Gong-Yoga combines qi-gong and yoga while integrating breath, meridian work, COOKING: JAPANESE STYLE MACROBIOTIC enhancing energy flow, and building strength for a greater COOKING  DEMONSTRATION ONLY sense of body-mind-spirit harmony and wellness. WITH YUJI YOSHINO (VIDEO DVD AVAILABLE) Please bring a yoga mat. WATSON ROOM Japanese Macrobiotic Cooking is a style of cooking which has greatly influenced Macrobiotics. The presentation is a part of the whole experience of how Japanese cooking is a balance of how the meal is prepared as well as its presentation. 10 Swingolf guides students on the path to finding their own FRIDAY AUGUST 5 - CONTINUED natural, dynamic, and flowing swing. Putting, chipping, pitching, bunker shots, iron and wood play, plus golf course strategy included. Participants will experience the 10:45 AM -12:00 PM tremendous talents that their body possesses, immediately TRACK 1: NOURISHING THE SPLEEN, resulting in increased ball distance, dynamic swing expression and ball consistency via the small swing build-up in an PANCREAS AND STOMACH FOR A SWEET AND environment of relaxation, health and fun. BALANCED LIFE WITH WARREN KRAMER (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) WORKSHOP: ALCHEMY OF ABUNDANCE: THE ROOM B350 ATTAINMENT & RADIANT POTENTIAL OF Stable blood sugar is essential for physical and emotional VIBRANT HEALTH  PART 1 health. Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is underlying numerous health issues. Our dependence on simple sugar and WITH RICK JAROW coffee is indicative of our unstable blood sugar and why ROOM A370 diabetes is on the rise as well. These organs also relate to the This depth level work is meant to seed the future and to sweetness of life itself. Warren explains the cause of blood develop leaders who understand that  Health is much more sugar imbalance and the macrobiotic approach to treat them. profound and rich than the popular government and TRACK 2: HOW TO SEE YOUR HEALTH: corporate versions that rule main stream media would lead us TECHNIQUES NOT FOUND IN BOOKS to believe. Indeed, full health  wholeness  is nothing less than the core attainment of human life. WITH DAVID BRISCOE (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) ROOM A350  What is not met by consciousness will be met by fate. (C.G. Jung). This work is dedicated to the deepening of After 35 years of macrobiotic counseling, David has developed consciousness, to working with and learning from; rather than many of his own unique techniques of health assessment. He'll trying to destroy or ignore imbalances; be they physical, be sharing some of the most useful and practical ones in this emotional, economic, or social, so that we can make session. Learn to look at your hands, nose, and skin to see informed and intelligent choices about food, air, water, what your body is telling you. work, play, life and love, choices that transform the quality of our lives and the lives of our communities. TRACK 3: WORLDWIDE EATING TRADITIONS Rick Jarow, author of Alchemy of Abundance and Celebrated WITH DENNY WAXMAN (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) workshop leader, takes us on journey toward radiant health ROOM C350 and healing by thoughtfully considering the laws of abundance, attention, and manifestation. A meditative The roots of macrobiotic practice can be found in all of the mandala of our life integrates the cardinal points of personal world s long-standing cultures. We come from a long line of and organizational radiance: Well Being, Sustainable grain eating traditions. We will look at the common points of Abundance, Community, and Creativity. Jarow shows us how traditional dietary and lifestyle practices from around the we can meet the very real challenges of everyday living with world. This class will help you make your macrobiotic clarity and power by focusing on the quality of our attention practice more varied and enjoyable. and awareness instead of external results. Using contemplative and visioning processes developed through LECTURE: HEALING WITH HYPNOSIS twenty years of practice, Jarow fosters a powerful learning community that has birthed physical healings, creative WITH JESSICA PORTER (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) projects, new careers, and unprecedented opportunities in ROOM A230 many peoples' lives. By creating a dynamic exchange between loving what is and moving toward what can be, we enter into The subconscious mind contains the key to your wellbeing. In deeper levels of awareness and creative engagement with the this class, Jessica Porter, a certified hypnotherapist, forces of life. This two part Alchemy of Abundance Seminar discusses how the conscious and subconscious minds work offers the following: together to either help or hinder your progress. If you feel blocked or held back by habits, compulsions or relationships Generating a fearless and accurate inventory of what is going from the past, come to this inspiring class. With her wit, on in your life and/or the life of your organization right now. wisdom and humor, Jessica will de-bunk the myths behind hypnosis and introduce you to this powerful healing tool. Learning to use disease as a stepping stone to greater and greater health EXERCISE: SWINGOLF Learning to release crippling judgments that keep us fixated in illness WITH LES BOLLAND OUTDOORS WEATHER PERMITTING Learning how to incubate a  healed vision that has the power to draw out the very best in you and to lead you to Class Size limited to 20 People your highest power and potential. Please Pre-Register at Summer Conference Front Desk This program offers the rare opportunity to experience the Translating visions into specific actions that are effective in dynamic, free swing of tournament playing professionals, as the world. you explore your body's natural talent and ability. Incorporating movement, muscle-opening shiatsu, breathing, and an emphasis on mental/physical harmony. 11 FRIDAY AUGUST 5 - CONTINUED 1:30-2:45 PM 12:00-1:30 PM TRACK 2: CONSCIOUS ENERGETIC EATING WITH LINO STANCHICH (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) LUNCH - DINING ROOM (LEVEL 1) ROOM B350 1:00-1:30 PM You may know what foods to eat, but do you know how to eat them? At what time? In what order? With what posture and environment to achieve maximum absorption and BOOK SIGNING  KUSHI STORE assimilation? Even if we are eating the highest quality of food, if taken without thought, care, and consciousness, we OUTSIDE THE WEB ROOM can suffer indigestion, fatigue, bloating, and even disease. Lino Stanchich has a true passion for healthy eating, because Come meet the following presenters who will be signing their it saved his father's life and his own, while in concentration books: camps. He completely credits this medically and scientifically Edward Esko Cool Fusion: A Quantum Approach to Peak proven eating technique with powerfully and positively Mineral, Nuclear Waste and Future Metals extending his longevity, joy, and vitality. Shock Rick Jarow Alchemy of Abundance, Creating the TRACK 3: THE POWER OF EVERYDAY COMMON Work You Love. Gabriele Kushi Embracing Menopause FOODS FOR HEALING, FOR LIFE Marlene Marcello-McKenna When Hope Never Dies WITH BOB CARR (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) Denny Waxman The Great Life Diet ROOM C350 Come meet Claire Diab who teaches nationally and Take charge of your life. Be aware of the power of the internationally with Dr. Deepak Chopra to have her sign one common foods we eat regularly, like corn, beans, carrots, of her DVDs wheat, rice, cabbage, onions, lettuce. Used for healing, used for establishing and maintaining health: let s examine the healthful nature of the whole spectrum of common foods 1:30-2:45 PM using science and common sense, traditional understandings and epidemiologic findings. COOKING: SAVORY SPANISH MACRO LECTURE: THE THREE SISTERS: AN ANCIENT WITH PATRICIO GARCIA DE PAREDES (VIDEO DVD AVAILABLE) TRADITION FOR MODERN TIMES WATSON ROOM Thanks to a mild climate and various cultures that introduced WITH DR. NEAL BARNARD (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) a large variety of ingredients and cooking styles, Spanish ROOM A230 cooking has a rich heritage. Many of the dishes are based on fresh, seasonal, natural ingredients characteristic of the The Three Sisters are an ancient Native American custom in healthy traditional Mediterranean diet. As we will explore in which three simple foods corn, beans, and squash are this class, with a little imagination and creativity many tasty grown together so that they nourish and protect each other, Spanish dishes can be easily adapted to the macrobiotic way anticipating modern trends toward organic and sustainable of eating. agriculture. These plants complement each other nutritionally and their ability to grow together in harmony provides a metaphor for an environmentally sound holiday TRACK 1: BLOOD SUGAR, BRAIN CHEMICALS tradition that is both healthful and animal-friendly. In this AND THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT session, we will learn about their rich history and meaning, how to build them into a holiday celebration, and even to RELATIONSHIP grow them at home. WITH JOHN KOZINSKI (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) ROOM A350 WORKSHOP: ALCHEMY OF ABUNDANCE: THE In many cases, we blame others for poor relationships. Of ATTAINMENT & RADIANT POTENTIAL OF course, in some relationships, the other person may be the VIBRANT HEALTH  PART 2 problem. Sometimes it results from our own behavior. Many problems in relationships stem from physical imbalances. This WITH RICK JAROW class with explore how blood sugar imbalances, brain ROOM A370 chemical deficiencies, and other bodily imbalances impact our behavior and relationships. You will get to take a low See full description under Part 1 (10:45 AM) blood sugar test to see if your behavior is a result of low This depth level work is meant to seed the future and to blood sugar. Symptoms of brain chemical imbalances will be develop leaders who understand that  Health is much more discussed. Diet and lifestyle recommendations will be given profound and rich than the popular government and to address these imbalances. corporate versions that rule main stream media would lead us to believe. Indeed, full health  wholeness  is nothing less than the core attainment of human life. 12 FRIDAY AUGUST 5 - CONTINUED 3:00-4:15 PM EXERCISE: SWINGOLF 3:00-4:15 PM WITH LES BOLLAND LECTURE: ERA OF HUMANITY OUTDOORS WEATHER PERMITTING WITH MICHIO KUSHI Class Size limited to 20 People WATSON ROOM Please Pre-Register at Summer Conference Front Desk This program offers the rare opportunity to experience the Full Description to be announced dynamic, free swing of tournament playing professionals, as you explore your body's natural talent and ability. Incorporating movement, muscle-opening shiatsu, breathing, and an emphasis on mental/physical harmony. Swingolf guides students on the path to finding their own natural, RE-CONNECTING TO THE HEALING POWER OF dynamic, and flowing swing. Putting, chipping, pitching, bunker shots, iron and wood play, plus golf course strategy NATURE included. Participants will experience the tremendous talents WITH MELANIE WAXMAN that their body possesses, immediately resulting in increased ROOM A330 ball distance, dynamic swing expression and ball consistency via the small swing build-up in an environment of relaxation, Nature has great healing ability. Learn how to tap into the health and fun. ancient wisdom of nature and awaken your own inner wisdom. Discover your energetic connection to nature through developing the senses. Enjoy a series of nature 4:45-6:00 PM connecting activities that will help you recognize more strongly, through direct experience, that you're a part of COOKING: GERMAN STYLE MACRO COOKING nature, not apart from it. You will find a whole new pleasure, WITH BETTINA ZUMDICK (VIDEO DVD AVAILABLE) peace and energy from spending time outdoors. Join Melanie and relish the power of being in the moment whilst absorbing WATSON ROOM the restorative power of nature. This class will acquaint you with traditional Northern German foods. BELLYBIOTIC"! Rice was traditionally imported from Italy and combined in WITH GABRIELE KUSHI pilaf style dishes with the warming and therapeutic value of ROOM C220 homegrown spelt  an ancient variety of wheat and homegrown onions for strength and endurance. This class, designed by Gabriele Kushi, embraces elements of The German cuisine is very fond of cabbage: raw, cooked or Yoga, Visualization, Qigong, Pilates, Dance and Macrobiotic pickled, thus two of the recipes are dedicated to this very Nutrition to strengthen the belly. The Japanese martial art nutrient packed vegetable: Waldorf Salad and Sauerkraut term Hara, and the TCM term Dantian describe the belly as Pumpernickel Sandwiches. the center of being. When we have a healthy and strong belly Germany is also known for its artistry in bread production: and our digestive system is working properly, we can enjoy Pumpernickel, a very dark rye bread, made from whole grain well-being into old age. Class includes gentle to strong rye berries, not rye flour  provides strength and focus and movements. Bring your yoga mat or a towel to class for your will warm your body and soul quickly. comfort. RELAXATION: THE SCIENCE OF BREATH TRACK 1: PRACTICING MACROBIOTICS WITH CLAIRE DIAB WITHOUT GOING INTO THE KITCHEN ROOM C370 WITH DENNY WAXMAN (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) ROOM B350 The power of the breath is so much more than we know. Claire will educate you on proper breathing techniques and Macrobiotics is an orderly approach to diet and lifestyle. It is how to use your breath in every situation. Learn powerful also the highest level of appreciation for all levels of life. You breathing techniques which you can incorporate in your can you still practice macrobiotics even if you have no everyday life at home, in the office, before bed and in the intentions of cooking or going into the kitchen I this class we morning. will look at the various aspects that make macrobiotic practice and lifestyle unique. 13 FRIDAY AUGUST 5 - CONTINUED 6:00-7:30 PM DINNER - DINING ROOM (LEVEL 1) 4:45-6:00 PM TRACK 2: EXPLORE AND BALANCE YOUR 8:00-9:00 PM CHAKRAS FOR HARMONY OF LIFE CELEBRATE LIFE! PANEL WITH SUSAN KRIEGER (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) HOSTED BY GINNY HARPER ROOM A350 WATSON ROOM The 7 major Chakras are our wheels of light, like power Macrobiotics has changed so many lives! Come and hear from stations, which both absorb and emit energy, located from people about what was the turning point in their lives. Some the base of our spine to the crown of our head and are deeply were from a serious health crisis while others to change their connected to our emotional, physical being, soul level, health and the health of their family. hormones, thoughts, feelings, internal and external environments. Each chakra is associated with a color of the rainbow, various aspects of your being and personality and 9:00-10:00 PM needs to spiral in balance for you to feel well. We will explore bringing our Chakras to life, keeping us healthy as we AGING, HARDNESS, MUSCLES AND MERIDIANS practice visualizations and activating 7 major Acupuncture WITH LARRY HEISLER, M.A., LMT points for your joyful state of health and well being. WATSON ROOM In the 1970 s Michio said to me,  Larry, when you get to TRACK 3: DIABETES AND MACROBIOTICS 20,000 massages people will just have to sit in the room with WITH ED ESKO (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) you and get healed. Imagine my surprise when that didn t ROOM C350 happen. Immediately after her morning chanting Aveline pulled me aside once and said,  Larry what did Michio tell Ed Esko will discuss the basic principles of diabetes and some you?  Michio said it is a boy, Aveline. Aveline exclaimed of the current research data which supports the Macrobiotic  My husband doesn t always get it right. It s going to be a approach to the prevention of diabetes I and II and the girl. So when I got to 40,000 massages, I figured, well I m remission of diabetes II. To understand diabetes is to getting pretty good at this, maybe Michio s words will come understand the human body and the origin of disease.. true for me this time. Again, no such luck. LECTURE: "3-HA" THERAPY - DISCOVERING Now many more years later and hovering around 50,000 individual massage treatments, perhaps the most given by a HUMOR IN EVERY DAY LIFE single practitioner on the entire Eastern Seaboard and .. I WITH VERNE VARONA (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) finally understand what Michio was getting at. It did take 35 ROOM A370 years& so now I know why Michio came up to me in a class he was giving (1970 s) and squeezed my Spleen 10 point, just Humor happens. And, if we can identify it, experience it and above the inner knee. I screamed out and Michio promptly learn to share it, our lives can become richer and healthy by exclaimed publicly,  No hope for you, and the whole class that very process. This talk features funny stuff; from the busted out laughing. Truth be told I really did learn an intellectual witty to drop dead silly; and the ultimate value amazing amount from 35 years as a medical massage that "Vitamin H" has in making us more present and joyous. therapist and this workshops real title should be,  Rigamortis Come and laugh whether you like it or not! Warning: Do not sets in way before you die! Join me as I ll take you through have beans as a side dish prior to this talk.... the in s and out s of your aging body. LECTURE: GIVE YOUR BRAIN A MAKEOVER With Judy MacKenney (Audio CD Available) 9:00-11:00 PM Room A230 Build a sharper mind. Learn activities that will nourish the SOCIAL: SOCIAL MIXER - KARAOKE brain. Discover how exercise impacts your brain and has HOSTED BY JESSICA PORTER proven to change the structure of it. Be informed of the BLU LOUNGE foods that strengthen, nourish and reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer. Steady your blood pressure and Come join us for Desserts and Drinks and meet your fellow blood sugar. High blood pressure increases the risk of Summer Conference participants! Karaoke for those with hidden talents!! dementia. Keep blood pressure low, body active, and weight down. Belly fat fuels inflammation and plaque buildup in your arteries, restricting blood flow to your heart and brain. Re-inventing yourself with purpose in life brings fulfillment that re-invigorates the brain. Set goals, take action, and enjoy creating health and balance in your life. 14 SATURDAY AUGUST 6 7:30  9:00 AM 7:00-8:00 AM BREAKFAST  DINING ROOM (LEVEL 1) EXERCISE: DO-IN MERIDIAN ENERGY STRENGTHENING FOR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT 9:00-10:15 AM WITH CLYDE MOTOSUE LECTURE: SCIENTIFIC REVIEW AND ROOM C330 RECOGNITION OF MACROBIOTICS Begin the morning by gentle body joint rotations to loosen WITH LARRY KUSHI (VIDEO DVD AVAILABLE) and energize the joints and body. We ll discover where the WATSON ROOM meridians flow in the body; to stretch, tap and press these Research into the role of food and nutrition in cancer has wonderful energy lines before we gently stretch them again been accumulating substantially over the years. The most to compare the before and after results. This call will be a recent reviews of these data in support of recommendations great learning experience for all especially for your body, were conducted in 2007 by the American Institute for Cancer mind and spirit. Research / World Cancer Research Fund, and in 2006 by the American Cancer Society. Dr. Kushi was the Chair of the ACS EXERCISE: DO-IN - EASY PHYSICAL AND Committee, and contributed to effort that supported the SPIRITUAL EXERCISES FROM AROUND THE AICR/WCRF report. This session will review these guidelines and how they correspond with macrobiotic dietary guidelines. WORLD WITH BOB CARR LECTURE: NATURAL FARMING ROOM C370 WITH PATRICIO GARCIA DE PAREDES (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) Cultures from around the world developed simple exercises to ROOM A350 promote well-being and happiness in body and soul. Exercises Farming is the first step required to produce our food, thus of from Mayan, India, Japanese and European traditions, both great importance to our well-being. Modern farming methods modern and ancient will be presented. These are suitable for young and old, people with healthy or fragile conditions,- contribute to declines in food quality, while also having a anyone. And they are fun. Many also utilize the Chinese negative aspect on the environment on which our lives acupuncture meridian system& .effortlessly. No needles, no depend. Furthermore as global warming and climate change extreme stretches or strength required. Moreover, they are accelerates, it is going to be a challenge to farm and secure fun. food for an increasing world population in the years to come. Natural farming searches for ways to grow our food in YOGA: CHAIR YOGA FOR EVERYONE harmony and cooperation with nature while increasing WITH CLAIRE DIAB nutrition and energetic quality. In this class we will discuss ROOM C350 some of the basic principles, possibilities and take a look at Chair Yoga is so powerful for all ages. Nourish your body, some natural farming being done in Japan. mind and spirit with easy and simple chair yoga poses and breathing techniques .You will learn chair LECTURE: CREATIVE MENU PLANNING yoga at the office, in your home, on the plane or in the car there is something for every seated situation. This class is fun WITH MELANIE WAXMAN (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) and informative. Learn to live your Yoga on and off the chair. ROOM B350 Feel energized, rejuvenated and revitalized with several different 10 minute chair yoga routines. This interactive class will help you to discover how to use your intuition when planning meals. Practical exercises will MOVE YOUR BODY SAFELY, FREELY AND get your creative juices flowing and your meals will sing on EFFORTLESSLY AS IF YOU WERE A DANCER the palate and dance on the taste buds. Discover how to make conscious choices with food and enjoy renewed vitality WITH KATHY MCCREADY through a variety of ingredients and dishes. Learn how ROOM C220 different cooking styles and combinations change the affect Join former Prima Ballerina of the New Jersey Ballet, Kathy food has on your well being. The gentle and relaxed McCready as she inspires you with her traditional hatha yoga, approach that Melanie offers will help you to feel confident Pilates and Xtend Ballet Exercises. This class is structured to and adventurous with your menu planning. engage your abdominals and strengthen your lower back safely, freely, and effortlessly like a dancer. Come feel the flow, the grace, the strength and the balance. Please bring your yoga mat. 15 SATURDAY AUGUST 6 - CONTINUED 10:45 AM  12:00 PM 9:00-10:15 AM COOKING: LA DOLCE VITA MACRO ITALIAN LECTURE: EMBRACING MENOPAUSE STYLE NATURALLY WITH CHRISTINA PIRELLO (VIDEO DVD AVAILABLE) WITH GABRIELLE KUSHI (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) WATSON ROOM ROOM A230 Who doesn t love Italian food? But is it healthy and in In this exciting lecture, macrobiotic teacher Gabriele Kushi balance? Can something so sexy, fun and delicious be good for explores natural ways of working with the menopausal our health? With grains, beans, lots of vegetables and good transition. Menopause marks a redefinition of the feminine quality fats as the foundation, Italian cuisine has it all& and self that is activated through physical, emotional, and it s easy, fun and oh, so yummy. We ll create a complete spiritual changes. Gabriele Kushi has created an interactive, macrobiotic feast, from soup to dessert, Italian style. And supportive, practical, and personal guide to balancing your you ll see that they don t call it  La Dolce Vita for nothin . midlife transition naturally. You will learn how to nurture your spiritual growth, adjust your food intake to your TRACK 1: MACROBIOTICS 101: EVERYTHING changing needs, use internal and external home remedies, YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW BUT and find support from other women to enjoy balanced health throughout the midlife years and beyond. WERE AFRAID TO ASK WITH JESSICA PORTER (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) WORKSHOP: LEARNING FROM NATURE  ROOM A350 PART 1 OF 2 If you are new to macrobiotics or just want a refresher in the WITH DAVID SERGEL fundamentals, come to hear Hip Chick Jessica Porter lecture on the subject. Able to make philosophy fun and ROOM C370 macrobiotics mind-blowing, Ms Porter will re-charge your Part 1 of a Two-Part Workshop - Living in harmony with one s practice and your life. local natural environment is a fundamental macrobiotic principle; an idea deeply explored in the ancient Chinese TRACK 2: EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH DAILY theory of the Five Transformations of Natural Energy. In this SELF DIAGNOSIS theory, essential in current macrobiotic practice, all things are classified in terms of five phenomena: tree, fire, soil, WITH WARREN KRAMER (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) metal, and water. ROOM B350 In this lecture, to gain a broad understanding, we break each phenomenon into its numerous component parts, based on Numerous cultures throughout the world believed that the simple observations, for example: tree grows towards light; outside of the body is a reflection of the inside. At the same fire clings; soil is dirty; metal is gray colored; water flows. time one of the goals of macrobiotic practice is to be able to From this information we can develop principles to live by. guide one s life. This essential and practical class offers insight into what our body is telling us on a day to day basis. You will have a better idea of what adjustments are needed LECTURE: ADVENTURES IN RECOVERY in diet and lifestyle to return to balance. WITH VERNE VARONA (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) ROOM C350 TRACK 3: MACRO AFTER YOU ARE DONE What are the common factors that disease victors share in EATING their recovery? Is it food? Religion? Genetics? Random luck? WITH JOHN KOZINSKI (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) Come and hear Verne's 12 essential self-healing personality ROOM C350 traits and learn the essence of broad based healing from someone who has had nearly 40 years experience with health Macrobiotics is a philosophy that can be applied to anything. counseling from a macrobiotic perspective on an Food is an important application of the philosophy of international scale. balance, but what happens after you eat is also important. We will discuss how to apply the philosophy of balance to other aspects of your life including the arts, the intellect, spirituality, our social interactions, our sensuality, and our concern for others on the planet including humans, animals, plants, rivers, etc. You will learn how understanding the application of macrobiotics in your life after you are done eating, can help provide missing links to creating your day to day well being. 16 SATURDAY AUGUST 6 - CONTINUED 1:00-1:30 PM 10:45 AM -12:00 PM - Continued BOOK SIGNING  KUSHI STORE WEB ROOM WORKSHOP: LEARNING FROM NATURE  Come meet Rick Jarow for a book signing of his book  The PART 2 OF 2 Alchemy of Abundance/Creating the Work You Love . WITH DAVID SERGEL Come meet the following presenters who will be signing their ROOM C370 books: Jessica Porter The Hip Chicks Guide to Macrobiotics Part 2 of a Two-Part Workshop - To help clarify and confirm Lino Stanchich Healing Kidney, Bladder and Adrenalin the ideas developed from observations, we have an ancient Verne Varona Macrobiotics for Dummies Chinese form of astrology: Nine Star Ki. This system assigns a Melanie Waxman Eat Me Now fundamental energy to each person according to the year in which he/she was born, again described in terms of tree, Come meet Claire Diab who teaches nationally and fire, soil, metal, or water. With this information, by internationally with Dr. Deepak Chopra to have her sign one interpreting well written profiles of people, in terms of the of her DVDs knowledge derived from observations, we can see how the principles we suspect, actually come to life. In addition, this 1:30 -2:45 PM information can help us in numerous ways, including an understanding of our physical and mental health. COOKING: FRENCH STYLE MACRO COOKING WITH DAWN PALLAVI-LUDWIG (VIDEO DVD AVAILABLE) WORKSHOP: NINE STAR KI - YOUR PERSONAL WATSON ROOM ENERGY PROFILE IN HEALTH AND Have you ever enjoyed French Cooking? Well Dawn will take RELATIONSHIP  PART 1 OF 3 some of the French influences and prepare Macro dishes with WITH ED ESKO (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) a French flair. ROOM A370 In this introductory class you ll discover your personal energy TRACK 1: SUPER HEALTH AND HOW TO GET IT profile according to the Nine Ki system. You l learn which WITH BOB CARR (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) Nine Star type you are and how that influences your health ROOM A350 and relationship with others.. Absolutely amazing levels of health can be developed. Great EXERCISE: SWINGOLF physical strength, endurance, coordination is possible. Deeply moving emotional expression, incredible mental prowess and WITH LES BOLLAND endless spiritual abilities can be achieved. It s actually OUTDOORS WEATHER PERMITTING surprisingly simple and doable. What s the catch? Rather, let s get started! Class Size limited to 20 People Please Pre-Register at Summer Conference Front Desk This program offers the rare opportunity to experience the TRACK 2: ARE YOU HAPPY YET? THE LINK dynamic, free swing of tournament playing professionals, as BETWEEN HEALTH AND HAPPINESS you explore your body's natural talent and ability. Incorporating movement, muscle-opening shiatsu, breathing, WITH JOHN KOZINSKI (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) and an emphasis on mental/physical harmony. Swingolf ROOM B350 guides students on the path to finding their own natural, dynamic, and flowing swing. Putting, chipping, pitching, Happiness is related to what is going on in our lives and what bunker shots, iron and wood play, plus golf course strategy is going on inside our bodies. This class will explore ways to included. Participants will experience the tremendous talents enhance the inner self of the body so that you deal with the that their body possesses, immediately resulting in increased outer challenges in a better way. We will discuss systems in ball distance, dynamic swing expression and ball consistency the body and their links to emotions and thinking. Happiness is via the small swing build-up in an environment of relaxation, not elusive; it is inherently in our hearts, bodies, mind and health and fun. spirit. Learn how to create your bliss and cope with the realities of day to day life and health. Everything changes. We 12:00-1:30 PM are in a constant state of flux. LUNCH - DINING ROOM (LEVEL 1) 17 WORKSHOP: NINE STAR KI - PART 2 OF 3: SATURDAY AUGUST 6 - CONTINUED YOUR KI CHARACTER AND THE EMOTIONS 1:30 -2:45 PM - Continued WITH ED ESKO (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) ROOM A370 TRACK 3: FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH PRACTICES: HOW TO STOP PREMATURE AGING AT 21 TO In Part II of the Summer Conference Nine Ki Series, you ll learn how you r Nine Ki numbers influence your emotional 81 health and balance based on personal relationships and your WITH DAVID BRISCOE (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) relationship to the changing yearly and monthly energies. ROOM C350 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Even young people today are aging prematurely according to recent scientific research. LECTURE: ONE HEALTHY PEACEFUL WORLD What is causing premature aging? What can be done to WITH MICHIO KUSHI maintain youthful vitality or to restore it if its been diminished? ROOM B350 In this session you'll learn the latest research on aging, and Class description to be announced. you'll also learn what ancient wisdom has taught about maintaining youthfulness through diet, exercise and attitude. How can you keep your skin, heart, bones and brain vital and healthy for the whole of your life? Let's find out together! DISCUSSION: KUSHI INSTITUTE   WAY TO HEALTH PROGRAM WITH JUDY MACKENNEY (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) MOVEMENT/STUDY: BODY-MIND-SPIRIT ROOM A230 RENEWAL WITH SELF-SHIATSU / ACUPRESSURE  PRACTICE/EXPLORE/STUDY Way To Health  Healing from Experience - Kushi Institute s Way to Health program has changed many lives and provides WITH SUSAN KRIEGER people healing from serious illness, hope and a new ROOM A330 beginning. Led by Judy MacKenney (host of Way to Health) Explore and access your inner joy for renewal through meet people who recovered from serious illness or changed dynamic self-practices and study. Experience the ease and their lives due to the Way to Health program. This session will power of Susan s unique Self-Shiatsu techniques, be an open discussion about their experiences. strengthening meridian stretches, breath work and balancing of internal Qi Energy. We will practice ways to create vitality, body-mind harmony and awareness, bringing more WORKSHOP: SACRED HEART HEALING AND joy in life, to connect with and release old holding patterns, MEDITATION CIRCLE create lightness, flexibility and rejuvenation. When body-- mind and breath synergize, healing Ki-Qi emerges creating WITH LARRY HEISLER (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) renewed inner power, joy, health and healing. This workshop ROOM C330 addresses those who wish to enhance their knowledge and self-shiatsu practices, which can become part of your Join Larry in his 35th year of teaching the Sacred Heart practice at home. Meditation Class. Life is totally about growth, your growth, Please bring your yoga mat and towel. my growth. The first part of the Prime Directive on this planet is to grow in every way you can (mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually). The 2nd part of the EXERCISE: BREATHE, MOVE, MEDITATE & Prime Directive is to uplift, inspire or serve wherever you may go. People who do this passionately with their heart and CHAKRA TONING soul, have a tendency to fulfill their destiny and complete WITH CLAIRE DIAB their training down here. This dynamic workshop will teach a ROOM C220 powerful meditation with a variety of Ki exercises including the rare I Chuan energy exercise Larry calls  Smiling This is a 75 minute lecture where you will learn how to Buddha. Traditionally this technique is used by martial meditate and incorporate different types of breathing artists to develop their inner power, open their heart and techniques before meditation and relaxation. After cure their illnesses. In addition, Larry will share a Chi Lel meditating in class you will learn a very powerful chakra exercise called  wall squatting successfully used as part of toning techniques to balance you body, mind and soul. This the treatment protocol at the world s largest medicineless lecture is fun, informative and experiential. You will go home hospital in China, the Huaxia Zhineng Qigong Center. Finally a with a daily meditation routine which will change your life comprehensive guide to meditation utilizing visualization and forever breathing exercises will conclude the workshop.  When thine eye be single, thy body shall be filled with light. Mathew 6:22 18 SATURDAY AUGUST 6 - CONTINUED TRACK 1: ACID AND ALKALINE HEALTH MADE EASY - UNDERSTANDING ACID AND ALKALINE 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM - Continued WITH DAVID BRISCOE (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) MEDITATION: TAO YIN GENTLE ENERGY ROOM B350 EXERCISES It's way too complicated, all of the information out there WITH BETTINA ZUMDICK about acid and alkaline. ROOM C370 Let's make it simple and easy to understand so that you can actually use it in daily life for your own health and well- Tao Yin is an ancient Oriental system to energize, bring being. In this session you'll learn why it's important to know strength and flexibility, as well as vibrancy to your body. about the acid-alkaline internal environment of your own Every moment of our life is unique. Developing our physical, body, obvious symptoms of excess acidity, and how food and emotional and spiritual aspects through activating energy lifestyle factors, even some so-called "healthy" foods, are flow in our bodies will enrich every experience of our lives. contributing to acid-alkaline imbalance. And you'll learn the This set of exercises integrates internal and external list of the Top 10 Alkaline Supportive Foods. Acid-alkaline awareness and discernment. Movement and guided imagery understanding can be a practical tool for your daily life when are incorporated with emphasis on relaxation. it's made easy. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and you may wish to bring a towel, blanket or mat to stand, sit and lie on. TRACK 2: CREATING HEALTHY EMOTIONS WITH DENNY WAXMAN (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) EXERCISE: SWINGOLF ROOM A350 WITH LES BOLLAND - CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE What are emotions, what roles do they play in our life and how do they affect our health? We will discuss a practical OUTDOORS WEATHER PERMITTING approach to achieving and experiencing greater emotional, Class Size is Limited to 20 People physical and mental health. You will learn how both positive Please Pre-Register at Summer Conference Front Desk and negative emotions affect various organs and our overall This program offers the rare opportunity to experience the health. dynamic, free swing of tournament playing professionals, as TRACK 3: RECREATING YOURSELF: TAKING you explore your body's natural talent and ability. HEALTH TO THE NEXT LEVEL Incorporating movement, muscle-opening shiatsu, breathing, and an emphasis on mental/physical harmony. Swingolf WITH WARREN KRAMER (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) guides students on the path to finding their own natural, ROOM C350 dynamic, and flowing swing. Putting, chipping, pitching, bunker shots, iron and wood play, plus golf course strategy The most common resolution people make each new year is included. Participants will experience the tremendous talents to be healthier and lose weight. Why is it that so many that their body possesses, immediately resulting in increased people fall short of that goal and simply can t accomplish ball distance, dynamic swing expression and ball consistency this? Warren will offer insight and great inspiration to via the small swing build-up in an environment of relaxation, transform your health and life now. Get ready for some health and fun. positive change! LECTURE: FROM STRESS TO SUCCESS 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM WITH JUDY MACKENNEY (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) COOKING: LA COMIDA DE MEXICO - MACRO ROOM A230 MEXICAN STYLE Resilient people grow from adversity. Learn how to become WITH CHRISTINA PIRELLO (VIDEO DVD AVAILABLE) resilient and thrive in the hectic pace of today s world. Stress affects our lives in numerous ways, including our WATSON ROOM physical and mental health. Discover techniques that will The traditions of Mexican cooking rely on local, seasonal, release the negative effects of stress and help you rebound whole foods to create health and wellness. From the Three effectively. Integrate proven strategies to embrace Sisters (corn, beans and squash) to chia seeds, the food of challenges and create peace of mind. This informative class Mexico is richly flavored, hearty and brilliant for health and will disclose how you can become aware of the power of your wellness. Their foundation of beans, vegetables and whole inner strengths. Participants will receive Judy s detailed grains make this a perfect style of cooking when you want to printout of stress-busting techniques! add a little spice to your life. 19 SATURDAY AUGUST 6  CONTINUED 6:00  8:00 PM DINNER 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM - Continued DINING ROOM (LEVEL 1) WORKSHOP: SACRED HEART HEALING AND MEDITATION CIRCLE WITH LARRY HEISLER (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) 8:00-11:00 PM ROOM C330 SOCIAL: 27TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Join Larry in his 35th year of teaching the Sacred Heart AND SOCIAL DANCE PARTY, COMEDY SESSION Meditation Class. Life is totally about growth, your growth, AND RAFFLES my growth. The first part of the Prime Directive on this WATSON ROOM planet is to grow in every way you can (mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually). The 2nd part of the Join us to celebrate our Summer Conference 26th Anniversary Prime Directive is to uplift, inspire or serve wherever you with an evening of laughter, music, dance, desserts, drinks may go. People who do this passionately with their heart and and great company! soul, have a tendency to fulfill their destiny and complete Our festivities will include our famous basket raffles and a their training down here. This dynamic workshop will teach a Silent Auction Raffle Drawing, and our Summer Conference powerful meditation with a variety of Ki exercises including Celebration and Dance Party! the rare I Chuan energy exercise Larry calls  Smiling Buddha. Traditionally this technique is used by martial Come Join the Fun! artists to develop their inner power, open their heart and cure their illnesses. In addition, Larry will share a Chi Lel exercise called  wall squatting successfully used as part of 9:00-10:00 PM the treatment protocol at the world s largest medicineless hospital in China, the Huaxia Zhineng Qigong Center. Finally a EVENING MASSAGE FOR PARTNERS comprehensive guide to meditation utilizing visualization and WITH KATHY MCCREADY AND LARRY HEISLER breathing exercises will conclude the workshop.  When thine ROOM C220 eye be single, thy body shall be filled with light. Mathew 6:22 When reaching their one hundredth birthdays, George Burns, Bob Hope and Rose Kennedy were asked about the secret to WORKSHOP: NINE STAR KI - PART 3 OF 3: their longevity. They all said daily deep tissue massage was their secret. Massage will break up your hardness and HOW YOUR KI CHARACTER INFLUENCES MIND dramatically increase oxygen rich circulation. Join us to learn AND SPIRIT how to give a great massage without oils or massage tables. WITH ED ESKO (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) "Massage is a meaningful, magical way to share time with the ones we love." Discover the healing power of touch within as ROOM A370 these master teacher practitioners guide you. In this third lecture in the Summer Conference Nine Ki Series, you ll discover how your Nine Ki numbers influence your mental tendencies and spiritual potential based on the cycles of individual, social, and planetary destiny. 20 SUNDAY AUGUST 7 SESSIONS 7:00-8:00 AM - continued MOVE YOUR BODY SAFELY, FREELY AND 7:00-8:00 AM EFFORTLESSLY AS IF YOU WERE A DANCER EXERCISE: DO-IN FOR BACKS, NECKS, WITH KATHY MCCREADY SHOULDERS, BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT ROOM C220 WITH CLYDE MOTOSUE Join former Prima Ballerina of the New Jersey Ballet, Kathy ROOM C330 McCready as she inspires you with her traditional hatha yoga, We ll begin by doing gentle body turning and progress to Pilates and Xtend Ballet Exercises. This class is structured to softly warming up our bodies by Swing Hands, and Heaven & engage your abdominals and strengthen your lower back Earth exercises. Then we ll do some specific Do-In for backs safely, freely, and effortlessly like a dancer. Come feel the and necks by gently moving, pressing, and stretching flow, the grace, the strength and the balance. including some reflex areas and points. We ll also do Please bring your yoga mat. breathing exercises, visualizations, meditation and chanting to help our healing and well being. 7:30  9:00 AM EXERCISE: BELLYBIOTIC"! BREAKFAST  DINING ROOM (LEVEL 1) WITH GABRIELE KUSHI ROOM A330 9:00-10:15 AM This class, designed by Gabriele Kushi, embraces elements of Yoga, Visualization, Qigong, Pilates, Dance and Macrobiotic COOKING: THAI MACRO COOKING Nutrition to strengthen the belly. The Japanese martial art term Hara, and the TCM term Dantian describe the belly as WITH STEVE JACKSON (VIDEO DVD AVAILABLE) the center of being. When we have a healthy and strong belly WATSON ROOM and our digestive system is working properly, we can enjoy well-being into old age. Class includes gentle to strong Will this be another year of broken promises to yourself? movements. Bring your yoga mat or a towel to class for your Another year when you put off becoming the fittest, comfort. healthiest person you can be? Why not just skip all the excuses and do it? In this class, we cook delicious dishes to EXERCISE: ENERGIZING AND HEALING put your feet on the path of eating well for life! You will EXERCISES learn to cook some wonderful Thai food while honoring the essence of Macrobiotics. WITH LINO STANCHICH ROOM C370 TRACK 1: OVERCOME ARTHRITIS, JOINT & Lino Stanchich is dedicated to sharing with you his life-long BONE PAIN practices and macrobiotic exercises, selecting the most effective, vital, and transforming movements from Chi Kung, WITH LINO STANCHICH (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) Yoga, Do-In, and Pranayama. Wake up your whole body and ROOM B350 mind with powerful chi/ki energy techniques, deep conscious breathing, and movements that increase vitality, circulation, There is a cause and solution to joint and bone pain, as well and elimination of mental and physical toxins. Learn specific as arthritis and osteoporosis. Our bones are alive, with the practices of acupressure self-massage to invigorate your power to regenerate and heal when given the proper diet, energy meridians, and enjoy a unique mix of time-honored home remedies, exercises, and lifestyle. Lino Stanchich will and powerful exercises. Give yourself this invaluable gift to teach which foods and beverages break down bone and practice for your health and longevity. Lino generously shares cartilage. Learn which foods and beverages rebuild bones and his special blend of clarity, encouragement, expertise, and joints. Discover which popular so-called  health methods warm humor. actually dissolve bones, cartilage, and joints, causing excruciating pain. Lino will tell inspiring testimonials of arthritic healing through the natural and life-giving YOGA: ZEN & YOGA: THE ART OF FLOW macrobiotic diet and lifestyle. WITH CLAIRE DIAB ROOM A340 A beautiful flowing Yoga class for everyone! Claire combines Ancient techniques from the Chinese Healing Arts and Yogic philosophy. This is a 60 minute flow based on her DVD Zen and Yoga the Art of Flow. Come nourish your body, mind and soul. Please bring your yoga mat and towel. 21 SUNDAY SESSIONS - CONTINUED 10:30 AM -12:00 PM  Featured FEATURED: UNDERSTANDING GLYCEMIC INDEX 9:00-10:15 AM - Continued AND IT'S IMPLICATIONS WITHIN TRACK 2: MEANING, CREATIVITY & MACROBIOTICS INTUITION - BECOMING A PERSON OF WITH DR. DAVID LUDWIG (VIDEO DVD AVAILABLE) PASSION WATSON ROOM WITH VERNE VARONA (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) Understanding Western Medicine gives us a deeper view into ROOM A350 how the body works and how we can work with the body to achieve optimum health. Dr. David Ludwig brings the unique Finding meaning is a critical component of a fulfilling life, as ability to apply yin-yang theory to a western medical model. is learning how to honor our creative impulses; as well as the His vast research in Glycemic Index will help us understand unifying process of intuition. This class explores the how to choose and combine foods for maximum results in the redefining of purpose and passion; essential steps toward yin and yang cycles that our bodies move through as we eat. cultivating creativity: and the art of developing your intuitive ability. From a family background in clairvoyance, Verne has made intuition recognition and study a daily part of his 12:00-12:30 PM personal study and work TRACK 3: CREATING POSITIVE THOUGHTS CLOSING CEREMONY  TOWARDS FOOD AND EATING WITH MICHIO & LARRY KUSHI WITH MELANIE WAXMAN (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) WATSON ROOM ROOM C350 Discover how your thoughts and attitudes affect the choices you make in daily eating.. This class will help you to feel 12:30-2:00 PM empowered and let go of old belief patterns surrounding food. Melanie will discuss why diets don t work, emotional LUNCH needs, creating greater freedom from being selective, different types of eating habits and how to  think healthy get PICK UP PRE-PAID TO-GO MEALS healthy. LECTURE: EMOTIONS AND THE FIVE ELEMENTS: USING THE FIVE TRANSFORMATION THEORY TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH DAWN PALLAVI-LUDWIG (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) ROOM A370 Although they are not always addressed in macrobiotics, emotions are a big indicator of imbalance in our system. Understanding how emotions relate to the five element theory can help you see the macro view of your issues and allow you to more effectively treat the whole person. Discover which emotions relate to each of the five elements and how they work together to support a healthier you LECTURE: SCIENTIFIC REVIEW AND RECOGNITION OF MACROBIOTICS-Q&A WITH LARRY KUSHI (AUDIO CD AVAILABLE) ROOM C330 Research into the role of food and nutrition in cancer has been accumulating substantially over the years. The most recent reviews of these data in support of recommendations were conducted in 2007 by the American Institute for Cancer Research / World Cancer Research Fund, and in 2006 by the American Cancer Society. Dr. Kushi was the Chair of the ACS Committee, and contributed to effort that supported the AICR/WCRF report. This session will review these guidelines and how they correspond with macrobiotic dietary guidelines. 22 Presenter Biographies Dr. Neal Barnard - development. In 1975 he was given the guiding people to better health. He is Neal Barnard, M.D., is honor of being one of the few currently doing research on Parkinson's a clinical researcher, macrobiotic counseling apprentices to disease. author, and health the late macrobiotic master, Noboru Claire E. Diab an advocate. He has been Muramoto, author of Healing Ourselves. International Yoga the principal investigator or co- In 1983 he was among the first to be Therapist, Fitness Specialist investigator on several clinical trials certified by the Kushi Institute's premier and Inspirational Speaker investigating the effects of diet on training program. During the 70's and who has been teaching for health. He was a co-investigator on a 80's, David established macrobiotic 30 years. She is the founder study, conducted in conjunction with education programs and centers of the American Yoga Academy and a Professor of Asian Studies Georgetown University, of the effect of throughout the U.S. He has appeared on at Seton Hall University. She has been dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, national TV programs and radio shows, teaching Yoga and Meditation with Dr and was the principal investigator of a including the HBO® Special, "Six Months Deepak Chopra for 18 years and is the study on dietary interventions in to Live." He is the co-author of A Director of The Chopra Center Yoga diabetes, funded by the National Personal Peace, contributing author to teacher Training Program. Claire has Institutes of Health and conducted under The Whole Mind and a regular columnist produced 7 Yoga DVDs and has written the auspices of the George Washington for Macrobiotics Today, the world's Yoga Manuals and work books on Heath and Wellness for everyone. She is a University School of Medicine, in leading macrobiotic magazine. David has Health and Wellness Expert teaching association with the University of developed macrobiotic curriculum and people powerful yet simple techniques Toronto. Dr. Barnard was also the instruction programs for numerous to add into their daily lives which principal investigator of a study assessing educational organizations, applying his awakens creativity and productivity& the effects of dietary interventions on experience as a former secondary school nourishing your body, mind and spirit. premenstrual and menstrual symptoms teacher and as a trainer of teachers at Claire s lectures are fun and and of a study on weight loss in the University of Kansas. David is well informative. You will feel energized, revitalized, vibrant, strong and healthy postmenopausal women. known for his skilled and personal everyday... approach to private macrobiotic Les Bolland is a 30+ year counseling. He is highly regarded for his Edward Esko was an member of the British vast experience in the areas of American student of Professional Golfers macrobiotic healing diet, home remedies George Ohsawa introduced Association and veteran of and lifestyle re-balancing, and he is Ed to macrobiotics. In the European tournament considered one of the leading trainers of 1972, he studied with Michio and Aveline player s circuit. He is author of macrobiotic counselors and cooking Kushi and became the Vice President of Swingolf: Golf the New Way Part I and teachers. In 1999, David along with his the East West Foundation. Ed has served Part II (Rowholt, 1990, 2004). Les has wife, Cynthia, co-founded Macrobiotics on the Kushi Institute faculty since 1977. been teaching macrobiotics for 25 years America, a producer of multi-media In 2006 Ed received the Aveline Kushi and is a qualified yoga and barefoot macrobiotic educational materials and award for his contributions to the shiatsu practitioner. Les used his training programs. Macrobiotic community. Ed has lectured experience as a British PGA golf throughout the United States and around professional with Eastern based Bob Carr, director of the the world. Ed and Wendy Esko have principals of good health, both mental East West Center of authored and edited over 20 books, and physical, to create Swingolf®, a Cleveland, is a senior including Macrobiotic Cooking for unique alternative to the conventional, macrobiotic Everyone. Their books have been  technique-based way of teaching golf. teacher/counselor. He has translated into a dozen languages and Les Bolland coaches Swingolf® privately lectured and given health advice sold more than a quarter million copies. and at seminars and workshops in the US throughout the United States, Europe, Ed co-authored, with Michio, the best- and throughout the world. Australia and Japan. He taught Shiatsu selling book, Nine Star Ki. and Oriental Medicine at the Ohio David Briscoe is one of the College of Massotherapy. He also edits most experienced the MacroNewsLetter and is a frequent macrobiotic teachers and guest lecturer at The French Meadows counselors in the world Macrobiotic Summer Camp and Kushi today. Since 1972 he has gained Summer Conferences. He founded the expertise in every facet of macrobiotics, Cleveland Tofu Company in 1985 and has including personal practice, teaching, given numerous cooking classes. His counseling, professional cooking, practical expertise in natural food restaurant ownership and center preparation gives him a solid basis for 23 Patricio Garcia de organizations like the 9/11 Port Warren Kramer is an Paredes was introduced Authority Ground Zero Command. This internationally recognized macrobiotic counselor, to macrobiotics at the year Larry celebrates the 35th lecturer and cooking teacher. age of 5 by his mother, anniversary of officiating at his weekly He is a faculty member of the Luchi Baranda. After meditation and healing circle. He has Kushi Institute in Becket, Massachusetts, graduating from the Kushi Institute, never charged for this class. the Strengthening Health Institute in Patricio began to teach and give cooking Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a Steven Jackson is a classes in South East Asia, South America member of the Macrobiotic Educators classically trained chef with Association (M.E.A.). Warren teaches the and Spain. In 1998 he moved to Japan to a degree in culinary arts. He macrobiotic approach to health and spread macrobiotics through developing has over 27 years of culinary wellness, including principles of food macrobiotic restaurants, giving cooking experience running country selection and preparation, exercise, classes, presenting lectures, and clubs and five-star work and personal relationships. publishing popular macrobiotic restaurants. Steven has been practicing Not only has Warren lectured in such macrobiotics for the past six years. As a cookbooks. In Japan, he was Executive places as the United Nations Macrobiotic co-founder and Executive Chef of chef at Kushi Garden restaurant and Society, Whole Foods Markets and Barnes Harmony Haven Healing Arts in and Nobles Bookstores, but also in many then Chaya Macrobiotic Southwest Florida, Steven creates community venues such as hospitals, restaurant. Presently, he is the delicious, organic and balanced nursing homes, churches, temples, Education Director of the Kushi Institute macrobiotic meals for specific health health conferences and tennis clubs of Japan. He maintains a busy conditions. He is a personal chef and (Warren is a former tennis professional). international schedule and currently instructor of hands-on healing and Warren teaches and counsels in the gourmet macrobiotic cooking. He and his resides in Japan with his wife, 4 following cities 3 times a year: Portland, wife, Lauren cater macro & vegan Eco- daughters and 1 son. ME, Florida, Chicago, New York, New Events. Steven designed & oversaw the Jersey, Austin, Atlanta, LA, Toronto and vegan selections on the regular 2010 Hawaii. He currently has a counseling E.H. "Rick" Jarow, Ph.D. Costa Fortuna cruise menu. He also practice in Boston, Massachusetts, where Rick Jarow, Ph.D., cooked the  healing menu on the 2010 he assisted Michio Kushi for 10 years. Professor of Religious Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise. Steven & Warren and his wife Fatim run the Studies at Vassar College, is Lauren host and demonstrate cooking Macrobiotic Center of New England and one of the pioneers of the techniques at macrobiotic potlucks in are raising their son Adam. the Sarasota, Florida area. They are contemporary consciousness movement, working on their first cookbook. founder of the  Anti-Career process, Susan Krieger L.Ac MS, , author of many books including Creating Diplomate of NCCAOM in John Kozinski, MEA, is a Acupuncture, Shiatsu-Asian the Work You Love and Alchemy of pioneer counselor and Bodywork, Senior Abundance. His acclaimed seminars on teacher of macrobiotic Macrobiotic Counselor, career, life-alignment, and transition healthcare and healing with AOBTA-Founding have been offered at holistic learning a current, progressive and Member/Certified Shiatsu Instructor, is integrated approach. He is a centers around the world for the last an internationally renowned health researcher and master of the arts fifteen years. Dr. Jarow brings 25 years practitioner, teacher and counselor of of oriental diagnosis, shiatsu massage of study and practice in the world s Macrobiotics, Chinese Medicine and and qigong a Chinese healing arts Acupuncture, The Five Elements, The spiritual traditions to the art and science exercise. This combination of skills, Energetics of Foods, Medicinal Plant of abundance and manifestation. fused with experience gained from Remedies, Ki-Shiatsu-Acupressure, thousands of documented macrobiotic Women s Health, Oriental Diagnosis, Oi- Larry Heisler, M.A.,LMT is counseling cases, shiatsu sessions, Gong-Yoga and Self Shiatsu/Acupressure one of the massage therapy exercise classes, classroom teaching, of over 33 years. She writes for and observing thousands of students for pioneers in New Jersey. professional macrobiotic, acupuncture, over 30 years in his private practice and Both a school and spa nutrition, bodywork and health journals. at the Kushi Institute, has allowed John director; since 1975, Larry She produced The Ki-Shiatsu to develop a unique, realistic, effective Instructional DVD, presents workshops has worked with nearly 50,000 people! In and time tested approach to macrobiotic and lectures for the UN, universities, addition, Larry has presented wellness healthcare and education. macrobiotic groups, programs for the hospital medical staffs acupuncture/bodywork schools, at six different Grand Medical Rounds, hospitals, women's organizations, has set up wellness curriculums for three corporations, private events, health Universities, has presented at over 30 centers. Susan has an active practice in college campuses, a dozen health New York City. www.susankrigerhealth.com. departments and at over 100 NJ corporations. Since 1980, Larry s school, New Jersey Massage has been widely acknowledged for its volunteer massage team participation in over 750 state wide fund raising events for 24 Dawn Pallavi-Ludwig, Dawn David Ludwig MD, David S. Lawrence H. Kushi, Pallavi Ludwig is an Ludwig, MD, PhD is a ScD, is Associate Director experienced chef, culinary for Etiology and pediatrician and instructor, and macrobiotic Prevention Research, endocrinologist at Children s health counselor who Division of Research, Hospital, Boston. He holds focuses on taste, beauty, health, and fun Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Kushi is the position of Associate Professor in in all that she does. She empowers internationally known for his expertise in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and students to take charge of their lives nutritional epidemiology. His research while enjoying their path to health. Her Associate Professor in Nutrition at interests have focused on the role of teaching emphasizes making delicious, food and nutrition in the development Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. satisfying food that supports our bodies, and prevention of coronary artery Ludwig is founding director of the minds, emotions and the goals we set for disease as well as breast and other Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) program, ourselves. cancers. Lawrence has served on described by Child Magazine as one of With studies in traditional French numerous research review committees the most comprehensive pediatric cooking as well as 14 years as a for various organizations and has also obesity clinics in the country. Since the Professional Macrobiotic Chef and been a member of advisory committees Cooking Instructor in the Southwest, she early 1990s, he has provided medical that set research directions for various brings a fresh approach to healing and cancer research programs. care for several thousand overweight natural foods. Her gentle, open, and children and their families. welcoming approach to teaching makes Michio Kushi is one of Dr. Ludwig's research focuses on how it easy to learn from her. the foremost authorities food affects hormones, metabolism and Dawn has written on nutrition and health on macrobiotics, body weight regulation. In particular, he for a variety of publications like Whole alternative medicine, Health Magazine, Natural Home, Austin has been developing a novel  low natural foods movements, Monthly, Austin Fit, and a variety of glycemic diet (i.e., one that decreases and world peace. He has vegetarian journals. She has taught at the surge in blood sugar after meals) for received worldwide acknowledgement both the Kushi Institute and the French and acclaim from renowned the treatment of obesity and prevention Meadows Macrobiotic Conferences. organizations and individuals for his of type 2 diabetes. He has published Under her guidance, The Natural tireless work and great accomplishments over 100 articles in medical or scientific Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, the over the past 50 years. His teachings journals including Journal of the Austin-based, professional culinary have guided millions of individuals school that she owned for 12 years, American Medical Association, New around the globe in regaining and became one of the top  cutting edge England Journal of Medicine and The improving their health. They have also cuisine schools in the US. After selling Lancet. His research is supported by influenced changes in governmental and her school in 2009, she now resides in medical dietary recommendations to major grants from the National Institutes Brookline, MA with her family where she emphasize the importance of whole of Health and from philanthropic guides people to better health and grains and vegetables as daily foundations. awareness through private health staples. The Smithsonian Institution consultations, private and small group Described as an  obesity warrior by recognized Michio and his wife Aveline cooking and personal growth classes Time Magazine, Dr. Ludwig has fought for their profound influence on the for fundamental policy changes to course of the United States alternative restrict food advertising directed at health movement. young children, improve quality of Gabriele Kushi, BFA, school nutrition programs and increase MEA, CHC, AADP, board insurance reimbursement for obesity certified Holistic Health prevention and treatment programs. He Practitioner, certified has appeared frequently in the national Macrobiotic Counselor, media, including New York Times, Time Teacher and Cooking Magazine, National Public Radio, Pubic Instructor, and the author of  Embracing Menopause Naturally is the Broadcasting System, Dateline NBC and director of Kushi s Kitchen, a green The Today Show. company with studios in NY and MN. Gabriele has a 30+ years history in the healing arts and the integration of body, mind and spirit, and is often featured on radio talk shows and quoted in the media. She lectures internationally on healing, natural foods and macrobiotics, offers long distance study programs, cooking class videos, and private counseling on her website www.kushiskitchen.com. 25 Judy MacKenney David Sergel, David was Clyde Motosue, graduated D.C.Ed, is an born in Sydney, Australia from the University of internationally in 1950. He began Hawaii. After attending recognized Kushi- macrobiotic practice in shiatsu school, he became a certified macrobiotic 1974. In 1982, following licensed shiatsu practitioner counselor, educator and four years in Tokyo, Japan, studying in Hawaii in 1979 and graduated from cooking instructor. She is a certified shiatsu with Shizuto Masunaga, he came the Kushi Institute in 1984. Clyde has holistic health counselor and is a to the United States with his wife, Toko. studied with Michio and Aveline Kushi, member of the American Society of He then began teaching at the Kushi Shizuko Yamamoto, and Patrick Alternative Therapists. She has had the Institute for the next 15 years, as well as McCarty. He is a graduate of the Boston privilege of studying with Michio Kushi running a macrobiotic-oriented shiatsu Shiatsu School, the Macrobiotic Shiatsu and has presented at medical schools, practice, which continues to this day. He Master's Program and the Charles River hospitals, churches and conferences is at present working on a long-term Institute's Tuina Program. Clyde has throughout the U. S. She currently writing project on the Five taught Shiatsu and Do-In at the Kushi counsels clients with varied health Transformations of Natural Energy, Institute since 1985. He is recognized by challenges, is a faculty member and co- the National Certification Commission based on observations of the natural directs  The Way to Health program at environment. David and Toko offer for Accupuncture and Oriental Medicine Kushi Institute. Judy, with her husband macrobiotic services in Fairfield, CT. (NCCAOM) and is a certified instructor of Larry, counsels and lectures at Harmony the American Organization for Bodywork Jean M. Shum, M.S., Haven Healing Arts, a company in Therapies of Asia (AOBTA). L.Ac., N.A.E.T (Allergy Southwest Florida that offers hands-on Elimination) practitioner, macrobiotic health and wellness gourmet Christina Pirello, Christina Interfaith Minister. Jean cooking workshops and retreats. Ms. Pirello is an internationally has been practicing in MacKenney was a 2009 recipient of the recognized chef and one New York City for over 10 coveted Aveline Kushi Award presented of America s pre-eminent years. Her work as an acupuncturist, by Michio Kushi. She was introduced to authorities on natural allergist and Spiritual Counselor has macrobiotics in 1992 after being health, an expert in taken her abroad to Europe. Her client diagnosed with Stage IV non-Hodgkin s Traditional Chinese Medicine, bases include infants, children, the Lymphoma. Her health recovery has macrobiotics, acupuncture and holds a elderly and those with serious illness. As been documented and featured in masters degree in nutrition. an allergist, Jean helps desensitize numerous health publications, on  The Christina is the Emmy Award-winning clients from food allergies to Incurables television series, and as one host of the television series Christina environmental sensitivity. Jean travels of the six best cases presented to the Cooks! and the author of five cookbooks, the world to study under leading healers National Cancer Institute. Her joy is the bestselling Cooking the Whole Foods from different modalities to broaden her guiding people to their optimum health. Way, which was just named the ability to help others. Her focus is about healthiest cookbook of the decade by creating peace and harmony in oneself. Kathy McCready, LMT- As Physicians Committee for Responsible Empowering individuals by giving them a young woman growing up Medicine. tools they can use to help themselves. in New York, Kathy was a  It s about respecting the client and Jessica Porter teaches student of the Julliard teaching them to love, honor and macrobiotic cooking School in New York City respect themselves. While she was in classes in Santa Monica, and graduated from the School of ministry, the theme was "always in CA, where she lectures on American Ballet. She danced under the addition to, never instead of". That is the spiritual and direction of Russian choreographer, Jean s mantra! Working the body: emotional dimensions of George Balanchine, and performed physical, mental, emotional, spiritual as macrobiotic practice. Practicing classical ballet with the Pacific a whole! macrobiotics for 19 years, she has also Northwest, San Francisco Ballet taught cooking in New York, Toronto, companies culminating as the Prima Chicago, Atlanta, Portland, Maine and Ballerina of the New Jersey Ballet. London. Today, Kathy is a world class personal trainer and massage therapist. She has When not writing, cooking or teaching created, managed and directed exclusive macrobiotics, Jessica is a hypnotherapist wellness and fitness centers throughout specializing in smoking cessation and the country and has taught over 12,000 HypnoBirthing. She is a faculty member fitness classes. Her certifications in of the HypnoBirthing Institute, recipient physiologies such as, Pilates, of its Director's Award, and trains Gyrotonic®, Hatha yoga, massage and midwives and doctors in the technique spa therapies continue to make her a throughout North America, Europe, and leader in these fields. She is the director South Africa. Porter has also produced of The TerraSky Center for Wellness in two hypnosis CDs - Healing with the Hip Summit, a beautiful center offering real Chick, and Hip Chick Hypnosis - for health and inspiration. people practicing the macrobiotic diet. Jessica is the author of The Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics and she collaborated with Alicia Silverstone on the New York Times bestseller, The Kind Diet." 26 Verne's first book, Nature's Cancer- Bettina Zumdick, Bettina is Lino Stanchich, is a Fighting Foods (2001 Penguin Books), is a native of the Baltic Sea Licensed Nutritionist, currently in its sixteenth printing and area of Germany, where Licensed Massage and used as a textbook in a number of she started Macrobiotics in Bodywork Therapist, academic health and wellness 1985, and simultaneously author, renowned international institutions. His second book, studied Food Science at the macrobiotic educator and counselor with Macrobiotics for Dummies (May, 2009 University of Muenster. over 40 years experience. A former Wiley Publications), is part of the She became a Kushi Institute teacher faculty member of the Kushi Institute, internationally popular Dummies series. and counselor in 1996 and has taught Mr. Stanchich was awarded the 2006 Verne divides his time between New Macrobiotics and other Body-Mind-Spirit Aveline Kushi Award, and was granted York City and Miami. related topics such as meditation, membership in the Macrobiotic chanting, and Tao Yin energy exercises Educators Association by Michio Kushi. throughout Europe and the United Author of the popular books, Power Denny Waxman, Denny States. Eating Program, You Are How You Eat, Waxman is an Realizing that humanity is standing at a Macrobiotic Healing Secrets, and Natural internationally-renown crossroads, it is Bettina s desire to Bladder Control Program, this multi- teacher, counselor and participate in co-creating a world that is lingual, popular and inspiring teacher writer in the fields of filled with connection, compassion and a created "Healing Mealtime Music," health, natural healing and foundation for lives with humanity's "LAUGH for the Health of It," audios and macrobiotics. In 1982, he gained wide dreams coming true. the dynamic exercise video, "Energize recognition for guiding Dr. Anthony Yourself!" Mr. Stanchich, with his wife, Sattilaro, then President of Methodist Jane, presents healing macrobiotic Hospital in Philadelphia, to a complete seminars worldwide. Read Lino and recovery from terminal prostate cancer. Jane's articles on Macrobiotics, Food, This experience is documented in Dr. Natural Healing on Sattilaro s book, Recalled By Life. www.greatlifeglobal.com Denny is also the founder of Essene Natural Food Store. In 1997, Denny founded The Strengthening Health Verne Varona has Institute an IRS-designated 501-C(3) not- become known as one of for-profit, and has an active health the most captivating and counseling practice in Philadelphia and dynamic health New York. Denny was the recipient of educators in the country. the 2005 Aveline Kushi Award for For nearly forty years, his lectures, recognition of his long-term service to workshops and media appearances have macrobiotics. His third book, The Great motivated thousands of people to take Life Diet, is currently available. better and more conscious care of their health. His appeal transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation. Melanie Waxman - A highly sought after speaker on health, Internationally renowned fitness and motivation, he has become a Macrobiotic teacher renowned keynote speaker throughout Melanie has worked with the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle- clients and students from all over the East. His captivating style uses humor, world, including the famous Boy George. insight and common sense to improve Her studies in Oriental medicine began and enrich the lives of many. He studied in the 80 s and she went on to specialize Oriental Medicine and Macrobiotic in health education, macrobiotic principles at the East West Foundation of cooking, coaching, writing and massage. Boston, Massachusetts (1970-1974). Her classes, which range from large Verne is a frequent guest on a variety of seminars to private sessions, are packed television and radio media where his with practical information and combined research expertise and entertaining with her English wit, are considered to teaching style make him a welcome and be a life changing experience. Her often repeat visitor. For five years, he common-sense approach to health and was the nutritional consultant and co- healing is easy to apply, down to earth, founder of a popular Beverly Hills and realistic. Melanie has lived in medical group with a clientele that England, Portugal and the US and is the featured well-known entertainment and mother of 7 children. Her written work sports professionals. With his physician that is used worldwide includes a series associate, Verne co-created, The ODDS of 12 Upbeat Macrobiotic Cooklets, Mr. Program (Off Dangerous Drugs Safely); a Hoppity s Color Me Cookbook for Kids, dietary program designed to reverse Bless the Baby, Yummy Yummy in My pharmaceutical drug dependency such as Tummy, Eat Me Now!, and The Little hypertension and over-the-counter drug Carrot. Melanie currently maintains an dependency with dietary and lifestyle active alternative health practice in guidelines featured in his published Chester County, PA, where she also loves books. to hike with her dogs, paint and garden. 27 Underkoffler, and Michel Stroot of the Rachel Doerr Sous CONFERENCE CHEF BIOGRAPHIES Golden Door Spa. Chrisi worked for Chef - Along with private Ellen Thomas Co-Head Virginia Harper s Ki of Life Learning Macrobiotic cooking, Chef - As a nutrition Center, teaching macrobiotic lifestyle Rachel has devoted her educator, chef instructor practices, after completing the levels at life to bringing health and consultant, Ellen the Kushi Institute. She also was the food to children. She is Thomas works hands-on head chef of the prepared foods division making a great impact at the new with individuals and of Plumgood Food, an online grocery Riverview Charter School with a  seed to organizations seeking to understand the store in Nashville. Currently she is table lunch program. Rachel believes benefits of eating fresh, seasonal and working in New York City as a personal our future generations are our best local cuisine and how eating well can chef for a variety of clients. Her email investment. Rachel studied at the Kushi help you achieve a strong body and address is chrisicooks@gmail.com Institute where she learned invaluable mind. techniques in the kitchen. She audited Naoko Kurosawa Ellen s interest in the field of lectures on mental and physical well- Dessert Chef - Studied sustainability and healthy communities being and embraced the spiritual Business in New York City began nine years ago when she attended connection of Macrobiotics. Rachel has and worked in the the week-long  Way to Health course at worked closely with World Renowned fashion industry in Los Kushi Institute. During this week she Macrobiotic Chef Jane Quincannon Angeles for several years, during which began to understand the correlation Stanchich. time she developed an avid interest in between food and health, and was first how the body and mind is deeply Lauden Eller  Sous introduced to the idea of food as influenced by the food we eat. This led medicine. Soon after this brief Chef - Raised and her to study Macrobiotics at the Kushi introduction, Ellen returned, completing unschooled in the Eco- Institute in Becket, where upon a three-month nutrition education Village of Ionia in completing all three levels, she stayed program and spending two years as one Alaska, Lauden absorbed to work as a chef. On returning to her of the Institute s lead chefs. like language, the philosophies and home in Kobe, Japan, Naoko dedicated Immediately following this, she began techniques to create a Great Life. herself to learning more about her own business in New York as a Lauden learned to cook gourmet and traditional Japanese foods, culinary personal chef, caterer and teacher. She natural foods from his mother and was methods and natural farming. She continues to work with families and cooking dinners for his family (of 15) at continues to practice and study the individuals experiencing significant the age of 8. From 2005 to 2011 he was Macrobiotic way of life - cooking, writing health conditions to teach them how to the head chef and kitchen manager of macrobiotic recipes for books and nourish themselves through proper food the Ionia Long House Kitchen; an teaching Macrobiotic classes (in English choices and lifestyle. Ellen can be intimate establishment which serves 150 and Japanese). reached by eMail at macrobiotic plates daily. Over the years thomas_ellen@earthlink.net he has worked as a private chef and life Candice Brokaw  Sous coach in New York, England, Guatemala, Chef is a macrobiotic cook Chrisi Harper Co- Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba and Costa Rica. and educator. She trained Head Chef - Growing He studied 5 Transformational Theory, at the world renowned Kushi up in a Macrobiotic Macrobiotic Philosophy, Chinese Yin & Institute, finishing the core household, Chrisi has Yang Concept, meditation and yoga with levels of Macrobiotic spent her entire life uniquely acquainted world renowned teachers such as Mayumi Leadership Program, and is with food. She instinctively understands Nishimura, Warren Kramer and Marc Van currently completing the final level of the relationship of food to physical Cowenburgh. Lauden is also a certified advanced training. Along with her health and mental wellbeing. Chrisi Peer-Support Specialist. educational training Candice has a great attended the Macrobiotic Career deal of experience working as a Training Program at the Kushi Institute in macrobiotic cook and caterer in her Becket, MA, and the Natural Gourmet home town of Los Angeles California. whole foods culinary school in Candice has had personal health Manhattan. She received extensive successes using macrobiotic, including instruction in specialized cooking for a losing weight, having more energy and multitude of health conditions. Now, feeling a wonderful sense of Chrisi has taken her macrobiotic balance. According to Candice: "I like education and background and combined being with people who love what they do it with a traditional culinary approach to and the macrobiotic community inspires create a style that is both pleasing to me to nurture the whole individual - the palate and nourishing to the body. body, mind and spirit. She has worked under the direction of well known chefs and cookbook authors such as Christina Pirello and Renee Loux 28 Danilo Giraudo Sous Lauren MacKenney  Chef is the creative and Sous Chef - has been innovative chef at practicing macrobiotics Spence School in New since 2001 when she was York City. Since he has diagnosed with breast taking over as Chef, he has made part of cancer that involved both the menu his own by introducing fresh breasts, lymph and lung. She healed by and modern ideas using different styles using macrobiotics as her primary of cuisine. At Spence School Danilo is treatment. Lauren is a personal chef and responsible for creating menus, work instructor of hands-on healing and with seasonal products, dessert gourmet macrobiotic cooking. As a co- production, special events, and general founder and Chef de Cuisine of Harmony cooking. He graduated as a chef at Gato Haven Healing Arts in Southwest Florida, Dumas Culinary Institute, Buenos Aires, Lauren enjoys creating new macrobiotic Argentina, and holds a bachelor degree recipes. She specializes in creating menu in Hospitality Management from Brooklyn plans and food for specific health City Tech. He specialized in pastries, conditions. She has gained her and Children s eating habits and experience by working alongside her behaviors. He also took classes at The mother & macrobiotic counselor, Judy French Pastry School in Chicago and The MacKenney. She and her husband, Steve French Cooking School in New York City. cater macro & vegan Eco-Events. They He has experience working with various host and demonstrate cooking restaurants, hotels, and catering techniques at macrobiotic potlucks in companies for over 12 years. For the the Sarasota, Florida area. She is past two years he has been working and inspired to empower people to live, heal specializing on children s nutrition and thrive through macrobiotics. Lauren & Steve are working on their first Morgan Kulchinsky  cookbook. Cooking Class Assistant, CNC, NE, is a certified Natural Foods Chef and Holistic Nutrition Educator trained at Bauman College in Santa Cruz California. She currently works as a Nutrition Educator at New Age Health Spa in Neversink New York where she gives nutrition lectures, teaches cooking classes, manages the food service department, and holds private one and one consultations. She believes that eating healthy can be easy, fun, affordable, and delicious. Her passion lies in empowering people to take their health into their own hands by making conscious, informed choices when it comes to diet and lifestyle. 29 Cooking Class Recipes TAKIKOMI GOHAN PATRICIO GARCIA DE PAREDES (Brown Rice with Corn and Shiitake Mushrooms) Cooking for a Peaceful Mind and Spirituality SERVES 4 PEOPLE Thursday 4:30 PM  5:30 PM (Demo Only) Ingredients 4 cups water MENU 2 3/4cups brown rice (washed and drained) OSUMASHI - (Clear Broth) 1 1 fresh corn (cut off the cob) KOMBU/ SHIITAKE DASHI (Kombu and Shiitake Stock) 2 dried shiitakes from making KOMBU AND SHIITAKE TAKIKOMI GOHAN (Brown Rice with Corn and Shiitake STOCK (finely sliced) Mushrooms) 1 Tsp Sea Salt FUROFUKI DAIKON (Simmered Daikon Dish) 2 Tsp Shoyu TOFU SHIRA-AE (Tofu Salad) Garnish Roasted sesame seeds, a little for garnish KYURI NO ASAZUKE (Cucumber Quick Pickles) Garnish Green Shiso, a few leaves finely sliced for garnish Directions OSUMASHI - (Clear Broth) 1- Place the brown rice and water to a pressure cooker. Cook SERVES 4 PEOPLE on a medium flame and for about 10 minutes or until the water becomes warm. Add the corn, corn cob, shiitake, salt Ingredients and shoyu, cover and place a high flame. When the pressure 3 ½ cups kombu and shiitake stock comes up, lower the flame to very low and cook 30 1 cup of assorted seasonal vegetables thinly sliced (such as minutes. carrots, cauliflower, green beans, etc) 2 Turn off the flame and set aside 10 to 15 minutes for the pinch Sea Salt pressure to come down slowly. Open pot, discard the cob Shoyu to taste and gently mix with a wooden utensil. Serve garnished with 1 Scallions (or other green leafy veg for garish) the sesame seeds and green shiso. Directions FUROFUKI DAIKON (Simmered Daikon Dish) 1- Place stock in a pot and bring to a boil. SERVES 4 PEOPLE 2 Add vegetables to the stock and cook on a medium-low flame until they become soft. Ingredients 3 Season lightly with salt and simmer a few minutes. Season 4 inches piece of Daikon (cut about 1-inch slices, and then with shoyu and simmer for 3 minutes. Serve along with make a criss-cross cut with the knife) garnish. Kombu from making KOMBU AND SHIITAKE STOCK (finely sliced) Sea Salt A few pinches of sea salt KOMBU / SHIITAKE DASHI 1 tsp shoyu (soy sauce) (Kombu and Shiitake Stock) 2 tsp barley miso Makes 4 Cups Water, as needed Ingredients Directions 4 cups water 1- Lay the kombu on the bottom of a pot, then layer the 4 Inches Kombu (rinsed) daikon and then add water to about half cover the daikon. 2 Dried Shitake Mushrooms (rinsed and soaked in 1/2 cup Season with salt, cover and bring to a boil. Lower the flame water until soft) and cook until soft, about 20 minutes. 2 Add the shoyu and continue to cook 10 minutes. Dissolve Directions the miso with some of the cooking liquid, pour over the 1- Place the water in a pot and add the Kombu, shiitake and daikon and continue to cook 10 minutes. shiitake soaking liquid. Place a medium flame. 3 Serve daikon along with the kombu and cooking liquid. 2 When the water comes to a simmer, a little before it comes to a boil, take the Kombu out. 3 When the water comes to a strong boil, lower the flame and simmer the shiitake 10 minutes or until desired flavor. Remove the shiitake. Now the stock is ready for use. 30 PATRICIO GARCIA DE PAREDES Cooking for a Peaceful Mind and Spirituality Thursday 4:30 PM  5:30 PM (Demo Only) Continued TOFU SHIRA-AE (Tofu Salad) SERVES 4 PEOPLE Ingredients 1 pack soft tofu (boil or steam until the heat penetrates the tofu and set aside to cool) 2 tbsp white miso 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 carrot (cut in matchsticks) 1 small bunch of watercress 2-inches piece of daikon pickled in rice bran called takuan (cut in thin matchsticks) 4 tbsp pine nuts (lightly roasted) Directions 1- Bring a medium pot with water to a boil, add a couple of pinches of salt, boil the carrots and then the watercress. Set aside to cool. Squeeze out well the water from the watercress and cut into 1-inch pieces. Set aside. 2 Place the tofu in the suribachi and grind well with the pestle. Add the miso and salt and mix well. Add the vegetables and gently mix. Add the takuan and pine nuts, gently mix and serve. KYURI NO ASAZUKE (Cucumber Quick Pickles) SERVES 4 PEOPLE Ingredients 1 cucumber (cut in quarters and then finely sliced) 2 red radishes (cut in quarters and finely sliced) 1 tsp sea salt 2 tsp brown rice vinegar Directions 1- Place cucumbers and red radishes in a bowl, add salt, rub with hands well and set aside 30 minutes to 1 hour. You may apply a little weight over the top. 2 Drain well by squeezing the liquid out with your hands. If too salty rinse with cold water and squeeze out liquid. Season with brown rice vinegar and serve. 31 Cooking Class Recipes CALABACINES GRATINADOS RELLENOS DE ARROZ INTEGRAL (Brown Rice Stuffed Zucchini Gratin) PATRICIO GARCIA DE PAREDES (Continued) Savory Spanish Macro Cooking Friday 1:30 PM  2:45 PM Directions 1 Cut the zucchini in half and remove the seed part with a spoon. Chop the seed part and set aside. Cook the zucchini MENU in lightly salted water until soft, drain and set aside. SOPA DE PEPINO FRIA (Cold Cucumber Soup) Combine the brown rice with the olives and 1 tbsp chopped CALABACINES GRATINADOS RELLENOS DE ARROZ Italian parsley and set aside. INTEGRAL (Brown Rice Stuffed Zucchini Gratin) 2 To make the white sauce, heat up a little oil and sauté the TEMPEH EN ADOBO EMPANADO onions. Add the seed part of the zucchini and continue to (Tempeh Flavored in Adobo Cutlets) sauté until most of the liquid evaporates. Add salt and flour SOPA DE PEPINO FRIA (Cold Cucumber Soup) and cook a little while stirring. Add the soymilk little by little while stirring to prevent lumps and continue to cook a SERVES 4 PEOPLE few minutes. Ingredients 3 Stuff the zucchinis with the brown rice mixture, place in a 3 cucumbers (peel one cucumber and then slice all in medium casserole and spread the white sauce over the top. Sprinkle size pieces) with breadcrumbs and bake in a pre-heated oven at 360F 1/2 small onion (diced, mix well with 1/2 tsp sea salt, set aside 5 for about 20 minutes or until starts to brown over the top. minutes, rinsed and drained well) Serve sprinkled with remaining parsley. 1/2 pack of silken tofu 3 tbsp brown rice vinegar TEMPEH EN ADOBO EMPANADO 2 tbsp lemon juice (Tempeh Flavored in Adobo Cutlets) 2 tsp sea salt SERVES 4 PEOPLE 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint plus more for garnish Ingredients 3/4 cup soymilk 1 sheet of tempeh, cut in sticks 3/4 cup water Unbleached white flour Breadcrumbs Directions 4 lemon wedges 1- Place the cucumbers, onion, tofu, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and 1 tbsp mint and soymilk in the blender and process ADOBO MARINADE until creamy. Add water and process again. 3 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine) 2 Adjust flavor with additional seasonings and consistency 2 tbsp shoyu (soy sauce) with water if needed. Set aside to cool a little in the ½ tsp sea salt refrigerator and serve garnished with a little mint. 2 tbsp grated onion ½ tsp grated garlic CALABACINES GRATINADOS RELLENOS DE ARROZ 1 tsp dried oregano INTEGRAL (Brown Rice Stuffed Zucchini Gratin) ¼ tsp cumin powder Makes 4 Cups Directions Ingredients 1 Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the 2 medium zucchinis tempeh and set aside to marinate for about 1 hour or 2 cups cooked brown rice longer. You may mix a couple of times. 15 black olives, chopped 2 Make a soft batter with a little flour, pinch of salt and water. 2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley Pass the tempeh through flour, then through the batter and Breadcrumbs, a little for sprinkling over the top then the breadcrumbs. Deep fry in hot oil, drain a little in paper towels and serve along with the lemon wedges. WHITE SAUCE ½ onion, finely diced ¼ cup unbleached white flour 1 1/2 cups soymilk Raw sesame oil, a little 1 tsp sea salt) 32 THAI SEED & VEGETABLE STIR-FRY STEVE JACKSON SERVES 4 Thai Macro Cooking Ingredients Sunday 9:00 AM  10:15 AM Sauce: MENU 1 tablespoon barley miso Thai Spring Basil Roll-ups 3 tablespoons apple juice Thai Seed & Vegetable Stir-Fry 2 tablespoons shoyu Thai Cucumber Relish 2 teaspoons brown rice syrup Thai Almond Butter Sauce 2 teaspoons brown rice vinegar Gingered Hoisin Sauce Stir-Fry: 2 tablespoons tan sesame seeds Thai Spring Basil Roll-ups 2 tablespoons hulled sunflower seeds This is an unexpected fresh flavor. These can be made up in 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds advance & wrapped to be used as a great snack, lunch on-the-go, 2 tablespoons sesame oil as appetizers, or a side to dinner. 1-2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled & finely chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, roasted & minced MAKES 1 ROLL 2 large carrots cut into batons Ingredients 2 large seedless cucumbers cut into batons 1 asparagus or green beans, cut into 2-3 lengths (1 per roll) 1 ½ cups oyster mushrooms, torn into pieces 1 grain of sea salt 1 cup watercress, coarsely chopped water for blanching 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or mint, coarsely chopped 2 6 round rice wrappers (2 per roll) Directions lukewarm water in a pie plate or dish for soaking rice 1" In a bowl mix the 5 sauce ingredients in a bowl & set aside. wrappers 2 In a wok, dry roast the sesame seeds, sunflower seeds & 1 Bunch rice noodles, cooked (1 bunch of dry noodles makes pumpkin seeds. Remove mixture from wok & set aside. up many rolls) 3 Place the sesame oil into the heated wok. Add the ginger, 1 4 x 4 red leaf lettuce, washed (approx. 4 x 4 piece per then add the garlic. Heat through. roll) 4 Add the carrot batons. Heat through for a few minutes. 1 fresh basil leaf, washed (1 per roll) Add the cucumber batons & the oyster mushrooms. Stir- Directions fry them for about another 5 minutes until they are golden 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 grain of sea salt. on the edges. Turn the stove burner off & add the asparagus or green 5 Add the watercress & cilantro or mint. Stir-fry for another beans. Cook to desired tenderness. Remove with a slotted minute. spoon & stop the cooking process by dipping them into 6 Add the sauce. Toss for another minute. Turn off heat, then cool water. add dry-roasted seeds back into the wok & mix together. 2 Take two 6 round rice wrappers. Holding them together, Serve immediately. set them into a plate of lukewarm water to soften them. (You do not want to soak them until completely limp. It Notes: Oyster mushrooms have a great delicate texture. Use will be too difficult to roll them. Soak them just long your fingers to tear them along the gills rather than slicing enough to start the process of the starch breaking down.) them with a knife to experience their full potential. 3 Place the pair of soaked wrappers on a flat surface. Lay a This dish can stand alone or be accompanied by rice piece of red leaf lettuce on top. (anything from jasmine to brown.) 4 Fold up some cooked rice noodles to be 3-4 in length & about 1 in diameter. Place them on top of the red lettuce. 5 Place the blanched asparagus or green bean on top of the rice noodles. 6 Place the basil leaf on top of that. 7 Fold in the 2 sides a little bit like you are rolling a burrito. 8 Bring the edge of the rice wrapper that is closest to you over the basil leaf. Roll up tightly. Cut them into desired sections & serve immediately or leave them whole & wrap them individually until consumption so that they don t dry out. Notes: Great when paired with a dipping sauce such as  Gingered Hoisin Sauce or  Thai Almond Butter Sauce 33 STEVE JACKSON Thai Macro Cooking Sunday 9:00 AM  10:15 AM MENU Thai Spring Basil Roll-ups Thai Seed & Vegetable Stir-Fry Thai Cucumber Relish Thai Almond Butter Sauce Gingered Hoisin Sauce THAI CUCUMBER RELISH A really fun pickle. A new twist to a pressed salad. MAKES 8 to 10 SERVINGS Ingredients 1 cucumber, seeded or seedless, halved, then thinly sliced on diagonal 1/8 -¼ cup fresh gingerroot, thinly julienned ¼ cup brown rice syrup ¼ cup brown rice vinegar 1 juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon sea salt 1-2 tablespoons safflower oil 1 ½ cups sweet onion, halved, then thinly julienned ¼ cup tan sesame seeds, toasted Directions 1 Combine the cucumbers, ginger, brown rice syrup, brown rice vinegar, lime juice & sea salt in a bowl. Mix well. Cover & place in refrigerator for about an hour. 2 Heat the oil in the pan & slowly sauté the onions until they are caramelized. Set aside to cool. 3 Place the cucumbers in a wire mesh strainer to remove all of the excess liquid. Quickly rinse. Then gently press any remaining liquid out of the cucumbers by using your hands. 4 Place the cucumber mixture in a serving dish. Add the caramelized onions & the toasted sesame seeds. Mix well & serve. Variations: Umeboshi vinegar may be used instead of the brown rice vinegar. 34 WHOLE WHEAT PIE CRUST DAWN PALLAVI-LUDWIG This crust is so versatile that it can be used in any pie recipe. If you need a fully pre-baked pie shell, follow the instructions French Macro Cooking below. Experiment with the different flours and even a mixture Saturday 1:30 PM  2:45 PM of unbleached white and whole wheat to find the mixture that will best fit your needs. White whole wheat is a type of soft wheat like the wheat used in pastry flour. It is a nice alternative to pastry MENU flour as it makes a light flaky crust. Quinoa Pilaf MAKES 1 PIE CRUST Whole Wheat Pie Crust Hijiki-Arugula Quiche Ingredients Cauliflower Au Gratin 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon safflower oil 2-3 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped Quinoa Pilaf 2-3 teaspoons garlic, roasted & minced MAKES 4 to 6 SERVINGS 1 ½ cups almond butter ¼ cup shoyu or tamari Ingredients 2-3 tablespoons cilantro 5-8 organic dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced 1 tablespoon sesame oil (save soaking water) 1-2 cups water (for desired consistency) 2 cups organic quinoa 1 tablespoon organic toasted sesame oil Directions 1 medium organic onion, diced 1 Stir flours, and salt together in large bowl with fork. Add oil 1 small organic carrot, diced in slow steady stream, mixing with fork while pouring. 2 2 stalks organic celery, diced Once oil has been incorporated, mixture should resemble Few Pinches unrefined SI sea salt, (to taste) damp sand with pea-sized crumbs. Add soy milk, stirring in 1 Bay Leaf (Small) 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. Knead 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme briefly with hands to form dough into large ball. Few sprigs fresh parsley 2 Flatten dough into 5-inch disk and place on large sheet of 4 cups spring or filtered water (including shiitake soaking unbleached parchment paper that measures at least 12 water) inches in diameter. Center 2nd sheet of paper that is same 1 teaspoon unpasteurized shoyu size as 1st sheet over dough. Roll into 12-inch circle, 4 tablespoons organic sunflower seeds, toasted pressing rolling pin against center of dough and pushing out 1/4 bunch organic cilantro, chopped towards edges until dough reaches desired size. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped freshly ground black pepper, 3 Remove and discard top sheet of paper. Center inverted 9- to taste inch pie pan over dough. Slide hand under remaining sheet of parchment paper and carefully invert paper, dough, and Directions pie pan in one motion. 1 Use some of the water to soak the shiitake mushrooms. 4 Remove and discard parchment paper. Press dough into After soaking, remove the shiitake and dice. Be sure to save edges of pan. Trim excess dough to within ¼ inch of rim. the soaking water for cooking the quinoa. Flute edge as desired. 2 Wash and rinse the quinoa well. 5 To ease rolling and avoid dryness, roll crust out as soon as it 3 Warm the sesame oil in the bottom of a pot. Sauté the is made. The dough can be pressed into a pie pan and shiitake mushrooms about 5 minutes, seasoning with a stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it. pinch of sea salt. 6 To keep the crust from becoming soggy from the filling, pre 4 Add quinoa and sauté for a few minutes to coat the grains bake crust in a 350° F oven for 10 15 minutes before with oil. Add the diced onion, carrot, celery and a couple adding the filling. more pinches of sea salt to give a rich flavor. Sauté 5 minutes more. Variations: 5 Add the bay leaf; thyme, parsley sprigs, shoyu, and water Spelt and white spelt flour can also be used instead of wheat (include the shiitake soaking water to reach the full flour, though in preparing the dough the liquid may need to measure). Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer be reduced by about 1/4. Spelt will make a more dense crust; about 25 30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. whereas, whole wheat will make a flakier crust. 6 Remove from cooking pot and place in a serving bowl. Notes: Garnish with toasted sunflower seeds, parsley, and freshly ·ð If pre-baking a pie shell, adjust oven rack to middle position ground black pepper. and preheat to 350° F. Prick bottom of crust with fork tines to prevent crust from bubbling up as it bakes. Bake until crust turns a rich brown color, about 15 minutes. Do not let crust burn. Cool pie crust on a rack and fill as desired. ·ð If pie shell is to be filled and then baked, do not prick crust. Refrigerate pie pan until filling is ready. Fill crust and bake as instructed in recipe using. 35 CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN DAWN PALLAVI-LUDWIG MAKES 4 to 6 SERVINGS French Macro Cooking Ingredients Saturday 1:30 PM  2:45 PM Continued 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour HIJIKI-ARUGULA QUICHE 4 cups unsweetened soymilk This recipe is a great one for hiding sea vegetables. You ll forget 1-2 teaspoons sea salt that they are there. Whether you serve it hot or cold, it is a 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste satisfying treat. It keeps well and is even better leftover, so make 1 head organic cauliflower, chopped into large pieces enough to use for a couple of days. 1 medium organic onion, cut in thin half moons MAKES 6 to 8 SERVINGS ½ package mochi, coarsely grated 2 tablespoons spring or filtered water Ingredients 2 teaspoons umeboshi vinegar 1 1 pound organic firm tofu 4 sprigs parsley, chopped for garnish 3-4 organic scallions 1 tablespoon kuzu, dissolved in 1 Tablespoon water Directions 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 Preheat oven to 350° F. 1 tablespoon white miso 2 In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. 1-2 teaspoons umeboshi vinegar Add the flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, 2 teaspoons organic sesame oil cook, stirring until the mixture turns a light, golden color, 1 medium organic onion, diced about 6 7 minutes. pinch unrefined sea salt, SI brand recommended 3 Meanwhile, heat the soymilk in a separate pan until almost 1/2 bunch organic arugula, finely chopped to boil. Add the hot soymilk to the flour mixture 1 cup at a 2 tablespoons dried hijiki, soaked in spring or filtered time, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a water to cover boil. Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove  one of the following recipe Whole-Wheat or Spelt Pie from heat. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside until Crust  OR - 1/2 package organic mochi for crust ready to use. Directions 4 Place cauliflower and onions into a large baking pan. Stir in 1 If using pie crust, prepare Whole-Wheat or Spelt Pie Crust. the sauce and half of the mochi. Mix the remaining mochi Press into a tart pan, and pre-bake about 10 minutes or until with water and umeboshi vinegar. Sprinkle the wet mochi lightly golden. Set aside. on top of the cauliflower casserole. 2 Blend tofu, scallions, kuzu, sea salt, white miso and 5 Bake at 350° F for 30 minutes or until bubbly and melted. umeboshi vinegar in a food processor until smooth and Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley, and creamy. Set aside. serve warm. 3 Heat oil. Add onions and salt and sauté until translucent. Add arugula. Sauté until wilted. 4 Strain hijiki and discard soaking water. Combine Tofu mixture, sautéed onions, and arugula. If Using Pie Crust " Pour quiche mixture into pre-baked crust. Bake at 350° F for 1 hour or until golden brown on top. Cool 10 15 minutes and serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cool or at room temperature. If Using Mochi Crust " Slice mochi cake into 4 pieces, then in half horizontally to form 8 thin layers. Lightly oil a baking dish. Lay mochi down in a thin layer in the baking dish. Pour quiche mixture over the mochi. Bake at 350° F for 1 hour or until golden brown on top. Variations: ·ð Use arame in place of hijiki ·ð Layer the mochi and quiche filling to make a quiche casserole ·ð For small individual quiches: press pie crust into muffin tins, and prepare as with pie crust. Reduce cooking time by 15 30 minutes. 36 TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD WITH CHRISTINA PIRELLO ROASTED RED ONION La Dolce Vita - Macro Italian Style Saturday 10:45  12:00 PM MAKES 2 SERVINGS Ingredients 1 red onion, halved lengthwise, cut into thin half-moon MENU slices Farro Salad with Peas, Arugula and Tomatoes 2 cups green beans, ends trimmed, left whole White Beans in Spicy Tomato Sauce 1 cup asparagus tips Tomato and Bread Salad with Roasted Red Onion 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Chocolate  Panforte Cups 1 teaspoon sea salt FARRO SALAD WITH PEAS, ARUGULA AND 10 to 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup small dice cucumbers TOMATOES 3 cups baby arugula MAKES 2 SERVINGS 3 cups 1-inch whole grain bread cubes Ingredients 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed 1 clove fresh garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ¼ red onion, cut into small dice 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice ½ cup farro, rinsed well 3 to 4 sprigs basil, leaves removed, finely shredded 1 cup spring or filtered water Sea salt to taste Directions ½ cup fresh or frozen petite peas 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 8 to 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 Toss red onion, green beans and asparagus tips with 1 1 cup baby arugula tablespoon of the oil and ½ teaspoon of the salt to coat. 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Spread vegetables on a shallow baking sheet and bake, Generous pinch cracked black pepper stirring often, until tender and lightly browned at the edges, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature. 3 Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, arugula and bread cubes in a Directions 1 Place garlic, onion, farro and water in a saucepan and bring large bowl. Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons oil, to a boil over medium heat. remaining ½ teaspoon salt, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and 2 Add a pinch of salt, cover and reduce heat to low. basil until emulsified. 3 Cook until grain is tender and all the water has been 4 To serve, gently toss roasted vegetables and dressing into absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. tomato mixture and 4 While the farro is hot, stir in remaining ingredients and ½ 5 Allow to marinate for about 30 minutes before serving, to teaspoon salt as the final seasoning. soften the bread a bit. 5 Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm or at room temperature. CHOCOLATE  PANFORTE CUPS WHITE BEANS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE MAKES 18 CUPS Ingredients MAKES 3 SERVINGS ½ cup currants Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces non-dairy, grain-sweetened chocolate chips 4 cloves fresh garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons brown rice syrup ½ red onion, cut into small dice scant pinch ground cinnamon Sea salt 3 ½ tablespoons almond butter Generous pinch crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons dry white wine Directions 1 cup canned diced tomatoes 1 Lightly oil 18 candy/petit four cup liners. 2 cups cooked or canned cannellini beans 2 Soak currants in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain, pat 4 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves removed, left whole currants dry and chop finely. Directions 3 Melt chocolate with rice syrup, cinnamon and 3 tablespoons 1 Place oil, garlic and onion in a saucepan over medium heat. almond butter in a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering 2 When the onion begins to sizzle, add a pinch of salt and water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and fold in sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. currants. 3 Add red pepper flakes and white wine and cook, stirring, 4 Spoon chocolate mixture into cups. Decorate tops of cups until wine reduces to a syrup, about 3 minutes. by dipping the end of a toothpick into remaining almond 4 Add tomatoes and beans and bring to a boil. butter and swirling into the tops of each cup or placing a tiny 5 Reduce heat and cook just until the beans become creamy, dollop on top. Chill completely until ready to serve. 15 to 20 minutes. 6 Add 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring gently, for 3 to 5 minutes. 7 Stir in oregano and transfer to a serving bowl. 37 CHRISTINA PIRELLO FRESH CORN SALAD WITH ROASTED La Comida de Mexico - Macro Mexican Style SQUASH AND BEANS SATURDAY 4:45 PM  6:00 PM MAKES 6-8 SERVINGS Ingredients MENU Extra virgin olive oil Quinoa and Sweet Potato Croquettes with Black Bean Salsa 1 small butternut squash, seeded, cubed; do not peel Fresh Corn Salad with Roasted Squash and Beans Sea salt Watercress and Avocado Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Cracked black pepper 5 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen) QUINOA AND SWEET POTATO 1 red onion, diced CROQUETTES WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA 1 roasted red bell pepper, diced 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced MAKES ABOUT 6 SERVINGS 2 shallots, minced Ingredients 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced (keep seeds for more hot Black Bean Salsa: flavor) ½ red onion, cut into small dice 2 cups cooked pinto beans 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, cut into small dice 1 small bunch flat leaf parsley or cilantro, coarsely chopped 1 small jalapeño chile, finely minced Directions 1 clove fresh garlic, finely minced 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Toss squash with a generous ¼ teaspoon sea salt drizzle of olive oil to coat and salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup cooked or canned black beans Spread on a baking sheet avoiding overlap. Bake, 3 scallions, finely minced uncovered, tossing occasionally, until the squash is soft and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice the edges are just beginning to brown. Set aside to cool to 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil room temperature before adding to salad. Quinoa and Sweet Potato Croquettes 2 While the squash cooks, place a small amount of oil in a 2 cups spring or filtered water deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in corn, a pinch of salt 1 small sweet potato, peeled, diced and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in onion, a pinch of salt and 1 cup quinoa, rinsed very well sauté for 2 minutes. Add red pepper, season to taste with Sea salt salt and sauté for 4 minutes. Transfer sautéed corn mixture 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil to a mixing bowl to cool. 3 scallions, finely diced 3 Wipe out the skillet, add a small amount of oil, and return 4 sprigs parsley, minced to medium heat. Add garlic and shallots to the skillet. 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely minced When the shallots begin to sizzle, add a pinch of salt and ½ teaspoon ground cumin pepper and sauté for about 1 minute. Stir in jalapeno, a ½ teaspoon dried oregano pinch of salt and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in beans, season 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced to taste with salt and cook, stirring for 5 minutes to heat the ½ cup pureed silken tofu beans and develop the flavors. 1 tablespoon chia seeds 4 To serve, gently toss roasted squash, corn mixture, and Avocado oil, for frying beans together with parsley. Serve warm or at room Whole wheat bread crumbs temperature. Directions 1 Make the salsa: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well, cover and set aside for flavors to develop. 2 Make the croquettes: Bring water to a boil and add sweet potato and quinoa. Add a pinch of salt; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook until quinoa has absorbed the water and has opened, about 20 minutes. 3 While the quinoa cooks, place olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallions, parsley, chile, cumin, oregano and garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl. 4 Mash cooked sweet potato and quinoa together with a fork to break up the sweet potato. Fold in scallion mixture, tofu and chia seeds. Mix very well. Form quinoa mixture into 2- inch patties. 5 Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat, turning the skillet so that the oils coats the surface. Dredge croquettes in bread crumbs to coat. Fry until golden on each side, turning once to ensure even browning, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons salsa on top of each croquette. 38 CHRISTINA PIRELLO MEXICAN CHOCOLATE DROPS La Comida de Mexico - Macro Mexican Style MAKES ABOUT 24 COOKIES SATURDAY 4:45 PM  6:00 PM - Continued Ingredients Mexican Chocolate Drops: WATERCRESS AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH 1 tablespoon chia seeds, BASIL VINAIGRETTE soaked in ¼ cup almond milk for 15 minutes MAKES ABOUT 4-5 SERVINGS 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour ½ cup semolina flour Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Watercress and Avocado Salad: pinch sea salt 2 bunches fresh watercress, hand-shredded 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ red onion, cut into very thin half-moon slices ½ teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels, blanched for 30 seconds 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1 ripe, but firm avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 oranges, peeled and segmented 1/3 cup avocado or olive oil Basil Vinaigrette 1/2 cup brown rice syrup 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 Cup unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Chocolate Glaze: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk ½ teaspoon brown rice syrup 3 tablespoons brown rice syrup ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 cup grain-sweetened, non-dairy chocolate chips Generous pinch cracked black pepper unsweetened shredded coconut ¼ cup finely shredded fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional) Directions 1 Soak chia before beginning recipe. Directions 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with 1 Combine watercress, red onion and corn in a bowl. Lay parchment. Combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking avocado slices on a plate and drizzle with lemon juice to powder/soda and spices in a mixing bowl. Whisk to preserve color. combine. Mix in oil and rice syrup. Add milk by 2 Make vinaigrette. Whisk together all ingredients in a small tablespoons, mixing until the dough gathers into a soft ball. bowl until emulsified. 3 Roll the dough into 1-inch spheres and arrange on baking 3 To serve, arrange watercress, corn and onion on a platter. sheet about an inch apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the Arrange avocado and orange segments on top and spoon cookies crack a bit on the top, but are still soft. Cool vinaigrette over the whole salad. Serve immediately, with completely on wire racks. Prepare the glaze by bringing milk chia on the side for people to sprinkle on their individual and rice syrup to a high boil. Remove from heat and whisk salads. in chocolate chips until silky smooth. Dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze and then into coconut. 39 Chrysanthemum Cake with White Kidney Beans YUJI YOSHINO SERVES 8 PEOPLE Japanese Macro cooking Styles FRIDAY 4:30 PM  5:30 PM Ingredients  White Kidney Bean Cake ½ cup White Kidney Beans 1 cup Water MENU 1 tsp White Miso O-Bento Sweet Bean Jelly Sweet Beans Jelly (Japanese style confection) Chrysanthemum Cake with White Kidney Beans Directions 1. Soak kidney beans overnight and then drain water, add fresh O-BENTO water and boil until soft. 2 Strain out liquid while beans are still hot SERVES 10 PEOPLE 3 Mix with White Miso and puree until smooth How to make wrappings of o-bento with natural materials? 4 Wrap 1 Tbsp of red bean jelly into 2 Tbsp of white bean paste Bamboo Skins (preservation) then form a chrysanthemum flower shape. Bamboo Grass (adds a sense of refreshment) Ingredients  Chrysanthemum Flowers Ingredients 5 Medium Carrots 5 cups Cooked Brown Rice 4 cups Mandarin Orange Juice 2 sheets Toasted Seaweed (largest size). shoyu ¼ tsp Umeboshi vinegar 2 Umeboshi Plums few drops fresh squeezed ginger juice Sea Salt To Taste Directions Directions 1. Carrots are cut into chrysanthemum flower shapes. Make Nori rolls - To be demonstrated 2 Simmer the carrots in orange juice and umeboshi vinegar. 3 When carrots become soft, add fresh ginger juice and let them cool. SWEET BEANS JELLY SERVES 10 PEOPLE Ingredients 3/4 cup Azuki Beans 1 cup Water ½ cup Rice Syrup 2 Tbsp Kanten Flakes ½ tsp Kuzu mixed with 1 tsp water 3/4 cup Apple Juice Directions: 1 Soak beans overnight, then boil in water until they become soft. 2 Puree beans into a smooth paste with food grinder. 3 Mix with rice syrup and cook together to form a thick paste 4 Add kanten flakes to the apple juice and let sit for 15 minutes 5 Simmer the apple juice and kanten flakes until the kanten is dissolved then add the azuki-rice syrup paste. 6 When it comes to a boil, stir in the kuzu/water and a pinch of salt 7 When this comes to a boil again, remove from heat and pour into a heat-resistant glass dish and let it cool completely to form a jelly. 40 WALDORF SALAD BETTINA ZUMDICK SERVES 8-10 PEOPLE German Macro Cooking Ingredients Waldorf Salad: FRIDAY 4:45 PM-6:00 PM 2 cups of green cabbage, finely sliced raw or blanched for 1 minute MENU ½ cup apple, finely sliced Rice and Spelt Pilaf ¼ cup carrot, coarsely grated Sauerkraut-Pumpernickel Sandwiches ¼ cup celery, finely sliced Waldorf Salad ¼ cup raisins, soaked and drained Apple Strudel ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup seedless red grapes RICE AND SPELT PILAF Tofu Mayonnaise: MAKES 4 SERVINGS ½ lb tofu, Ingredients ¼ - 1/3 cup water 1 cup brown rice 1 tablespoon umeboshi vinegar or to taste ¼ cup spelt 1 teaspoon shoyu or to taste 3 large onions 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 ¾ - 2 cups of water 1 tablespoon sesame oil  optional 3 tablespoons corn oil 1 teaspoon mustard 1 ½ teaspoons salt Directions 1 Tofu Mayonnaise  Blend all ingredients until thick and Directions creamy 1 Wash rice and spelt. Soak separately for 6 to 8 hours. After 2 Waldorf Salad - Wash rice and spelt. Soak separately for soaking, dry roast spelt in skillet until fragrant, saving the 6 to 8 hours. After soaking, dry roast spelt in skillet until soaking water. fragrant, saving the soaking water. 2 Cut the onions into thin half moons and sauté the onions in the corn oil in a pressure cooker. When the onions are soft APPLE STRUDEL and translucent, add the rice, spelt and the soaking water, as SERVES 15 PEOPLE well as the salt. Ingredients 3 Place the cover on the pressure cooker and bring up to Strudel Dough: pressure. Reduce the flame to medium-low, place a flame 1 cup whole wheat flour deflector under the cooker and cook for 50 minutes. 1 cup unbleached white flour 4 Remove the cooker from the flame and allow pressure to ½ teaspoon salt come down. Remove cover and serve. ¼ cup corn oil or sesame seed oil ½ cup cold water Apple Filling: SAUERKRAUT-PUMPERNICKEL 5  6 apples, peeled, cored and sliced SANDWICHES ½ cup of slivered almonds or walnuts, lightly roasted MAKES 1 SERVING PER SLICE ½ cup of raisins, soaked for 1 hour in warm water Ingredients small amount of flour or arrowroot powder 1 Slice Whole Rye Pumpernickel Bread 1/8  ¼ cup of maple syrup or rice syrup. 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Tahini lemon juice ¼ Avocado (ripe) nutmeg 2 1/2 Tablespoons Sauerkraut cinnamon 2 Lettuce leaves Directions Strudel Dough  Blend Combine flour and salt in a large Directions: bowl. Add the oil and mix until the flour is coated and has a 1 Mash 1/4 of an avocado with a fork. pebble like consistency. Add water and knead until dough 2 Spread a thin layer of tahini over the entire surface of one forms into a soft ball  it takes approximately 10 minutes of slice of bread. kneading. Let it sit in a cool place for a minimum of ½ hour, 3 Place a lettuce leaf on top of the slice of bread with tahini. then stretch dough out into a very thin layer. 4 Spread the mashed avocado on top of the lettuce leaf and Apple Filling - Mix the apples, raisins, walnuts or almonds, finally top it with sauerkraut. flour, syrup and spices together in bowl. Spread the apple 5 Cut in half diagonally or into smaller square or rectangular mixture evenly on the dough, leaving the edges of the pastry pieces and serve. uncovered. Roll the filled pastry into a log shape. Place the strudel on a parchment paper lined pastry sheet. Bake in a pre- heated 350 degrees oven for approximately 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Remove the strudel from the oven. Serve warm or cold. 41 The Kushi Institute Summer Conference Committee would like thank the following people who contributed towards our 2010 Summer Conference! (In alphabetical order) Summer Conference Private Sponsors Cathy & John Russo Special Thanks for Donation of Eco-Friendly Tote Bags and Pens Ursula & Ted Dobson Summer Conference Private Donors Dr. Neal Barnard Les Bolland (Swing Golf, USA) Phoebe Breskman Doris Dalfonzo Claire Diab (American Yoga Academy) Edward Esko Carol Harris Jean and Michael Kopcha John Kozinski Melissa and Richard Krassy Susan Krieger Gabriele Kushi Toni Malone Marlene and Mike Pendley Jessica Porter Darsan and Peter Russo Tom and Melissa Sannelli Jane and Lino Stanchich 42 The Kushi Institute Summer Conference Committee would like thank the following organizations who contributed towards our 2011 Summer Conference! Alvarado Street Bakery Kuhn Rikon Corporation Berkshire Mountain Bakery Kushi Institute Betty Lou s Kushi Store Bionaturae LightLife Bob s Red Mill Natural Foods Lodge Manufacturing Candle Café Lundberg Farms Cook s Flavoring Company Maine Coast Sea Vegetables Cottonfield Organics Maple Grove Farms Dean's Natural Food Market Miso Master Organic Miso Dr. Hauschka Norsouth Products Eden Foods Once Again Nut Butters Erewhon Pacific Natural Foods Frontier Organics Rejuvenative Foods Goldmine Robarr, LLC. Go Macro Shiloh Farms Great Eastern Sun South River Miso Hawthorne Valley Farm Strengthening Health Institute Holistic Holiday at Sea Suzanne's Specialties John Boos & Company Teeccino Jonathan's Spoons The Bridge Joshua Roth Traditional Medicinals 43 Thanks to Our Donors: 44 Thanks to Our Donors: 45 Thanks to Our Donors: 46 Thanks to Our Donors: 47 Thanks to Our Donors: 48 Thanks to Our Sponsors: 49 Announcing Your personal economic stimulus program to help you Take Charge of Your Health We are dedicated to help you reach your health and healing goals through our high-quality programs and expert faculty. In these challenging times, for a limited time only, we are offering considerably lower prices. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of our life-changing programs. ·ð Fees cut in half on our week-long Way to Health program, and economical housing options starting at only $100 for the whole week! ·ð Way to Health PLUS  This new week-long program is only $525 including classes, meals, and selected housing options. This August, Way to Health and Way to Health Plus can be attended back-to-back for a great 2-week stay. ·ð MINI Way to Health  runs from Thursday to Sunday at a great low price of only $425. Economical housing options start at less than $17 per night. ·ð Save $70 on our 2-Day Personalized Package. Includes a private consultation, 3 private classes, overnight stay and meals. Ask about our special low rate for family and friends to join you. ·ð Our 8-Day Weight Loss program is a great low price of only $525 with economical housing starting at only $100 for the whole week! ·ð Save over $1,800 on Level programs! 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