Kushi Institute of Europe newsletter on Health, Diet, and the Environment

News & Updates from the Kushi Institute of Europe
Welcome to the latest publication of our monthly newsletter. This issue will be especially dedicated to the 10th International Macrobiotic European Summer Conference.
We would like to let you know that we have prolonged the 15% off early registration discount untill May 15th!
We hope that the detailed information found within will help to encourage you to join this event - meet new and old friends, study and have a lot of fun together!

Seven reasons to come:
1. Sustain your future
2. Secure your present
3. Reshape your health
4. Protect your immunity
5. Improve your condition
6. Expand your view of life
7. Challenge your commitment to the world
 
10th European Macrobiotic Summer Conference
including the Art of Life School level I, II and III
A multicultural festival with participants from around the world, in the midst of nature! Register before May 15th and receive a discount of 15%!
August 2 – 14 or
August 2 – 8 week 1 or
August 8 – 14 week 2
 
For Beginners
During both weeks, special cooking classes, workshops and lectures will be given for participants with little or no experience with the macrobiotic way of eating and lifestyle.
During the classes there will be time to answer your personal questions. 
 
Lectures
The newest macrobiotic insights will blow your mind!

40 Inspiring Lectures and Presentations with the latest information, and insights on the revolutionary influence  of a macrobiotic lifestyle on Environmental Concerns, Sustainability, Global Economy, Preventive Health Care, Education and Human Consciousness, War and Peace and People’s Behavior, and Spiritual development.

 
Cooking Classes
40 Cooking Demonstrations to inspire, with menus from traditional Mediterranean, European, Arabic, and Asian kitchens, Cooking for singles, families, partners, children, parties, and travel. Classes will also cover Cleansing, strengthening and relaxing dishes for personal health and spirituality, for beauty, natural weight and vitality.
 
Workshops & Morning Exercises
To start your day or just for a change between the many serious and theoretical classes, you are invited to refresh your self and join many workshops on Meditation, Chanting, Do-In Early Morning Exercises, The Art of Walking, I Ching, Palm Healing, Sho-Do Japanese Calligraphy and Brush Pen Writing, A Variety of Sushi,  Shiatsu Massage, Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong Movements, Dance for Women, Hot Stone massage, Nordic Walking,  Live classical concerts and much more…
                                                                                                     
Teachers and Their Topics
Study with 25 world-renowned teachers and counsellors active in the fields of nutrition and health, bodywork, art and expression, science, spirituality and development.
We are proud to present our special guest teachers:
Patricio Garcia de Paredes and Klaus Schubring
As well as presenting the leading international teachers:
Adelbert and Wieke Nelissen, Jeanne van den Heuvel, Alex Jack, Phillip Jannetta, Bob Carter, Sheri DeMaris, Nini Kossen, Horriah Nelissen, Ina Poljak, Olga Uhrin, David McCarthy, 
Lander Zabalza Benaran, Jasmijn Nelissen, Patrick Sturzenegger, Ula Iwanik and others…

Personal & Group Counselling Sessions
Experienced counsellors are available for Personal, Family or Group health and life style counselling, 9 Star Ki counselling, Feng Shui counselling, I Ching session, Shiatsu Massage, Personal and Group Palm Healing session, Yoga or Healing Qigong session, Ginger compresses, Hot stone massage and Folk medicinal drinks.                                                                                    
Organic Macrobiotic Meals, Café de la Paix & Deshima Shop
Menus are created with international flavours as each year our participants travel from across the world. Students of more than 40 nationalities regularly attend! The Café de la Paix is a popular meeting place during the conference. Here you will find freshly prepared macrobiotic snacks, pastries, desserts and delicious drinks that can be enjoyed between classes or during breaks. 
The Deshima shop offers high quality organic and macrobiotic food, kitchen utensils, ceramics, plus a variety of books in several languages.
Creative Children's Program
Fun and exciting, a daytime timetable is offered for children of all ages and nationality!
This stimulating program includes forest hikes, swimming, theatre, music, dancing, survival, biking and many other activities!  Every day the children will also have a special class on cooking,  macrobiotic first aid, shiatsu or Yin & Yang.            
 
A Typical Day
Make your choice!
During the day, there is a variety of 4 different early morning excercises, 3-4 cooking demonstrations, 2-4 lectures and 2-3 workshops. And how about the evening? Matter of taste! Ginger compress, Late night movie, Dancing or chat with your friends in the Café de la Paix.          
Free Time & Outdoor activities
In your free time or on the day off, for all participants Saturday August 8, you pick up a lunch box at breakfast  and choose from many activities for your personal enjoyment. Bicycle or walking trips, visiting nearby city of  historical interest, playing tennis, swimming in the lake or in the sea, take a canal boat tour or visit museums,  site-seeing in Amsterdam, shopping, horse riding or swinging by the attraction park, Efteling, are ideal activities for families with children.    

An Inspiring Location
We have found Guldenberg, the 3*** Conference Hotel in Helvoirt (NL), to be a very practical and comfortable location to organise this beautiful summer event. It is ideal not only for courses or conferences but suitable for relaxation in a pleasant area of natural beauty.                                                                      
Accommodation
 The location of the lectures rooms, café, shop, dinning room and the accommodation is all under the same roof!
2-3 person rooms or single rooms are available. And for the adventurist, a limited amount of places for the camping accommodation is offered as well in a quiet area within walking distance from the hotel.   
Travel directions and Major Airport Information
 Guldenberg can be easily accessed either by plane, train, bus, car, bicycle or walking – if you live a short distance away! For those travelling by plane/train, there is a shuttle bus connecting the Den Bosch train station and Conference Hotel Guldenberg.
Registration
Your registration is confirmed when your registration form together with a down payment of €250 per person for 2 weeks, or €150 per person for 1 week (including children) has been received.After your down payment has been processed, we will send you a confirmation of your registration as well as information including travel directions and what you may bring with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the place where the Summer Conference is held a facility of the Kushi Institute?
Can I arrive earlier or leave later than announced in the confirmation letter?
Can I take a dog, cat or other pets with me?
Can I use internet/ PC at the location?
All and many other questions & answers you find in the FAQ.
 
We hope you enjoy this Summer Conference issue of the newsletter.
We welcome your comments, suggestions, news items, and submissions and hope to see you in Holland soon to study in one of our programs, dine or shop at Deshima, or just visit.
In harmony,
 
Jarka Adamcova, the editor
 
 
The Kushi Institute of Europe
 
Weteringschans 65
 
1017 RX Amsterdam, NL
 
Tel.: +31 – 20 – 6257513
 
Email: kushi@macrobiotics.nl
 
 
Visit our website for detailed information on
 
our activities and services at
 
www.macrobiotics.nl