Dr. Tia Rich on Breathing for Longevity, Love & Livelihood™, May 3 in Palo Alto

[Guest guest]

On Monday, May 3 at 8 pm, the Peninsula Macrobiotic Community will host

Psychotherapist and Teacher Tia Rich, Ph.D., who will guide us in breathing

practices to relax, unwind and thrive in her presentation Breathing for

Longevity, Love & Livelihood™. Oxygen-rich breaths are the perfect complement to

delicious, nutritious food. In Traditional , the lungs and large

intestines are seen as related. The function of the lungs impacts the function

of the large intestine so that skillful breathing improves digestion. Breathing

techniques that have played an integral role in Eastern traditions of mind-body

health are now being recognized by western science as effective for reducing

stress and alleviating physical and emotional health problems.

 

Dr. Rich teaches Breathing for the Stanford Prevention Research Center. She will

guide you in techniques that infuse vitality into your body after a demanding

day, bring pleasure into an intimate moment, or focus concentration in the midst

of frenzied activity at home or work. You will learn the science of breath and

the specific benefits of a variety of practices including diaphragmatic

breathing, warming versus cooling techniques, and calming and centering skills.

Diaphragmatic breathing has been recognized for its importance for stress

reduction and relaxation. Let your INSPIRATION begin! Experience the pleasures

of breathing.

 

Dr. Rich, founding Assistant Director of the Stanford Health Improvement

Program, has been teaching breathing, mindful yoga, meditation, compassionate

communication and stress management at Stanford University and Stanford Medical

Center since 1982. As a psychotherapist and executive coach, Dr. Rich helps

individuals to enjoy optimal health, fulfilling relationships and successful

careers (see http://TiaRich.com). To register for her four week class Breathing

for Longevity, Love & Livelihood™ (Fridays at noon, May 14-June 4 at Stanford),

visit http://hip.stanford.edu (search on the class name) or call 650 723-9649.

 

Lecture Details:

• Monday, May 3, 8 pm (no reservation necessary)

• $5-10 donation suggested for lecture

• The First Baptist Church, 305 North California Avenue at Bryant, Palo Alto,

1/4 mile East of Alma and the California Avenue Caltrain Station

• before the lecture, enjoy a Gourmet Vegetarian Dinner and make new friends at

6:30 pm (dinner reservations: call 650 599-3320 by 9:30 am)

 

GOURMET VEGETARIAN DINNER MENU (DAIRY-FREE)

MONDAY, MAY 3, 6:30 PM

 

• Mushroom Broth with Rice Noodles and Veggies

• Gingery Braised Tofu

• Long Grain Rice with Peas

• Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

• Pickled Chinese Cabbage

• Chocolate-Peanut Butter Balls

• Kukicha

 

Dinner Details:

• Monday, May 3, 6:30 pm

• $15, sitdown or takeout

• dairy-free, vegan

• please reserve for Dinner by Monday morning, 9:30 AM (call 650 599-3320)

• The First Baptist Church, 305 North California Avenue at Bryant, Palo Alto,

1/4 mile East of Alma and the California Avenue Caltrain Station

• for more Monday dinner menus, visit http://peninsulamacro.org

 

 

MONDAY GOURMET VEGETARIAN DINNERS (DAIRY-FREE) IN PALO ALTO

 

The Peninsula Macrobiotic Community serves a Gourmet Vegetarian Dinner every

Monday (except major holidays) in Palo Alto. This is a full, dairy-free, vegan

dinner which includes soup, grain, beans or bean products, vegetables, dessert,

and beverage, prepared by expert natural foods Chef Gary Alinder, our Chef since

our inception in 1987.

 

WEBSITE: http://peninsulamacro.org - featuring newsletter, dinner menus, and

related information.

 

CHEF'S BLOG: http://macrochef.wordpress.com - articles by Chef Gary Alinder on a

wide range of topics including cooking, food, and health; a recipe archive; and

much more!

 

DINNER RESERVATIONS: please try to make your Dinner reservations by Monday

morning, 9:30 AM; call 650 599-3320 and specify either " sitdown " or " takeout " .

If it's after 9:30 and you're still interested in coming, call and leave a

number for the manager to call you back if there is space. It is not necessary

to reserve for the After-Dinner presentation.

 

SITDOWN OR TAKEOUT: dine with us or pick up a takeout. When reserving, please

indicate " sitdown " or " takeout " .

 

TIME: dinner is served at 6:30 pm every Monday except major holidays; the

after-dinner presentation (once per month) starts at 8 pm.

 

PRICE: $15 for Dinner (occasional special dinners are priced higher), $5-10

donation suggested for after-dinner presentation (usually once per month)

 

LOCATION: The First Baptist Church, 305 North California Avenue at Bryant, Palo

Alto, 1/4 mile East of Alma and the California Avenue Caltrain Station.

 

AFTER-DINNER PRESENTATION: each month we feature an After-Dinner Lecture or

Event, described in the newsletter and website. Lectures are usually on

macrobiotic or other health related topics, by a variety of speakers including

macrobiotic counselors, medical doctors, cooking teachers, and people who have

dealt successfully with serious diseases using macrobiotic or similar

approaches. Other events have included performances by folk singers and

vegetarian Chinese acrobats. We have a pass-the-hat policy for our events; we

suggest a donation of $5-10.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: all are welcome at our Dinners, vegetarian or not. The

Dinners are particularly helpful for those who want to eat in healthy ways, but

may not know how to get started. Many who attend may have the same health

concerns you have. Also, choosing locally grown, vegetarian foods is one of the

best ways to reduce your carbon footprint on the planet.

 

Dinner attendance ranges from 40 to 100, with a full spectrum of ages spanning

newborns to grandparents, including quite a few interesting singles. Come with a

friend or by yourself; singles easily integrate into our friendly group, where

seating is communal. Many long-term friendships have started at a Monday Dinner,

and are renewed every week!

 

We hope to see you at a Monday Dinner! Please forward this message to friends

who may be interested.

 

Gerard T. Lum, Newsletter Editor and Webmaster

Peninsula Macrobiotic Community, http://peninsulamacro.org