WHEN: Saturday, November 19, 10 AM-6 PM and

Sunday, November 20, 10 AM-4 PM

WHERE: Sol Healing and Wellness, 13805 Ann Place, Austin, TX 78728

WHO: Gregory Gaiser, PC, Hakomi Trainer, Organizational Consultant, Sogetsu Ikebana School Teacher

Integrating the Hakomi Principles and Ikebana, the art of Japanese Flower Arranging:

I was first introduced to Hakomi in 1981 in Boulder, Colorado, and was immediately captivated by the gentleness and depth of the method. About that same time, I began to attend Shambhala Training meditation weekends. In addition to the sitting practice, the meditation hall had the most unique and heart-stirring flower arrangements I had ever seen. I learned that this was actually a sophisticated art form called ikebana which was taught through hundreds of distinct Japanese schools.

Now, for the first time, I am excited and honored to present a workshop which explores the connection between these two disciplines.  — GREGORY GAISER

Here is what you can expect to experience:

• Instruction in basic Mindfulness practice
• Application of Mindfulness in the  exploration of Ikebana
• Tools for cultivating Loving Presence toward yourself and your self expression
• Immersion in the Hakomi Principles of Mindfulness, Unity, Organicity (inner intelligence and wisdom), Non-violence and Holism
• Opportunities to connect with and ground your inspiration and creativity as a therapist
• A community context which values authenticity, creativity and devotion in
  working in the healing arts
• New ways of looking at nature