Warm up for the Winter
with Tea and Tai-Chi !

a specialized event to prepare your body for the winter


Practicing Tai-Chi and QiGong feels good, reduces stress, and brings mind and body into balance.



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Parents' and Mother's Day Tea... with a Twist

      Tai-Chi and Tea, an enjoyable way to spend time with your mom and/or dad!


We are sorry but this event is postponed. No event on May 10th. Stay tuned for our next Tea and Tai-Chi event


Make a special moment, share a special time with your mom at "Mother's Day Tai-Chi and Tea" event, for adult children and their parents!


Click here to view our flyer.


Join us for Tea and Tai-Chi in quiet and cozy surroundings.

Whether or not you’ve tried Tai-Chi and QiGong before, this special workshop will be an enjoyable way to spend time with mom, any special woman in your life, or your dad. Either sitting or standing, the easy Tai-Chi movements get your energy flowing with an effect that is both calming and rejuvenating.

Tai-Chi’s gentle, elegant moves are interspersed with herbal and Asian tea tasting.

 

The leisurely pace allows time for questions and conversation.

You will leave refreshed and relaxed, ready to enjoy the rest of your weekend. 


Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2014, 10-12 noon


Fee: $25 / person. Special early bird by April 20th: $45 for 2


Location:

Emmanuel United Church
22 Bridgeport Road West, Waterloo


Contact: patricia@LeShiatsu.com        519-496 8973        www.LeShiatsu.com


Hosts:

Patricia Beretta, PhD, Tai-Chi instructor


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Warm up for the Winter with Tea and Tai-Chi !

      Saturday, November 2nd, 2013   10-12 noon


Simple movements, small sips: big payoffs for your health!

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Join Patricia and Beth as they guide you through a wealth of winter health secrets.


Whether or not you’ve tried Tai-Chi and QiGong before, this special workshop will be an enjoyable way to share a special time with family & friends. Either sitting or standing, the easy Tai-Chi movements get your energy flowing with an effect that is both calming and rejuvenating.

Tai-Chi’s gentle, elegant moves are interspersed with herbal and Asian tea tasting.

 

The leisurely pace allows time for questions and conversation.

You will leave rejuvenated and relaxed, ready to take on the winter!


Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 10-12 noon


Fee: $30 / person. Special early bird by October 15th: $25 / person, $45 / 2 people


Location:

Emmanuel United Church
22 Bridgeport Road West, Waterloo


Contact: patricia@LeShiatsu.com        519-496 8973        www.LeTaiChi.com


Hosts:

Patricia Beretta, PhD, Tai-Chi instructor, Acupuncturist and Shiatsu Therapist

Beth Weisberg, Asian tea specialist


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Mother's Day Tea... with a Twist

      Tea and Tai-Chi, an enjoyable way to spend time with your mom


Make a special moment, share a special time with your mom at "Mother's Day Tea and Tai-Chi" event!


Click here to view our flyer.


Join us for Tea and Tai-Chi in quiet and cozy surroundings.

Whether or not you’ve tried Tai-Chi and QiGong before, this special workshop will be an enjoyable way to spend time with mom or any special woman in your life. Either sitting or standing, the easy Tai-Chi movements get your energy flowing with an effect that is both calming and rejuvenating.

Tai-Chi’s gentle, elegant moves are interspersed with herbal and Asian tea tasting.

 

The leisurely pace allows time for questions and conversation.

You will leave refreshed and relaxed, ready to enjoy the rest of your weekend.


Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2013 - 10-12 noon


Fee: $25 / person. Special early bird by April 15th: $45 for 2


Location:

Emmanuel United Church
22 Bridgeport Road West, Waterloo


Contact: patricia@LeShiatsu.com        519-496 8973        www.LeShiatsu.com


Hosts:

Patricia Beretta, PhD, Tai-Chi instructor

Beth Weisber, Asian tea specialist
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Join Tai-Chi classes and workshops during an exceptional exhibit at the Museum:
Treasures of China: Featuring the Dazu Rock Carvings


A North America Premiere, the Museum in Kitchener (www.themuseum.ca), will feature 48 rock carvings from the Dazu county in China. This series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings, date back as far as the 7th century AD, and depict and were influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs. Dazu is listed as a World Heritage Site.


The exhibit at the Museum in Kitchener will open on September 20th, 2012, until March 17th, 2013.


We are honored to offer Tai-Chi programs to accompany this unique exhibit. Tai-Chi is one of Chinese ancient treasures, a gentle form of exercises practiced for their health benefits, martial empowerment, and spiritual development.

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Tai-Chi and Tea: Cultural Treasures of China.

Two-hour workshop: Saturday October 20th, 2012 – 1-3pm 

No charge with Museum or exhibit ticket


Enjoy gentle movement, and relax with delicious teas!
Tai Chi / Qigong, and tea are cultural icons of China. Join this workshop to discover the foundations of Tai Chi, and learn about teas and the Chinese tea ceremony. You will practice gentle exercises that leverage centuries of Chinese health and martial traditions. We will discuss the Five Elements applied to movement, nutrition and health, and introduce how teas can be beneficial to your health. High quality teas will be prepared and tasted together. Workshop suitable to all.


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TAI CHI and QIGONG: Relaxation in Action.

Four classes of one hour each

Thursday lunchtime: November 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2012 – 12-1pm

Saturday morning: January 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 2013 – 11am-12pm

$10 per class, register with The Museum


Move and relax as we explore the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong! You will learn gentle exercises and meditations, practiced by the Chinese to strengthen their vital force and increase their longevity. We will introduce you to the “Three Treasures” of Ancient China, and how to cultivate them through Tai Chi and Qigong to improve your health and to de-stress. We will connect Eastern energy concepts with modern medical views of anatomy and medicine. Classes suitable to all.

 

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Tai Chi and Qigong: Treasures for Health.

Two-hour workshop: Saturday January 19th, 2013 – 1-3pm 

No charge with Museum or exhibit ticket


Move and relax as we explore Traditional Chinese Medicine principles applied to self-care! You will practice gentle exercises and stretching that promote good health. You will learn how they strengthen the vital energy or Qi (aka Chi, pronounced ‘tchi’) of our internal organs. We will introduce you to the twelve Qi meridians used in acupuncture, and how they can be stimulated with movement and stretches to benefit health. We will connect these Eastern concepts with modern medical views of anatomy and medicine. Bring a yoga mat for this workshop. Workshop suitable to all.


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Tai-Chi and 15 Minutes to Health, join the Spring 2010 session !

Learn short routines to increase your vitality and reduce your stress.

Short and easy-to-learn sets of exercises are now taught as a self-healing and wellness program suitable to anyone. These exercises have been carefully selected for their benefits: they loosen tension, calm the mind, and energize the body. They include Tai-Chi and related practices.

For the first time we are opening two sessions, enabling you to choose between lunch time or evening classes!

 

  • Monday lunch session of 10 classes (1 hour), every Monday at 12:00pm, April 26th to July 5th, 2010, at the Yoga & Healing Arts Centre, 420 Weber St. N., Suite 207, Waterloo. Read more here.

  • or Monday evening session of 10 classes (1 hour), every Monday at 6:30pm, April 26th to July 5th, 2010, at the Yoga & Healing Arts Centre, 420 Weber St. N., Suite 207, Waterloo. Read more here.

Tai-Chi and 15 Minutes to Health, join the winter session !

Learn short routines to increase your vitality and reduce your stress.

Short and easy-to-learn sets of exercises are now taught as a self-healing and wellness program suitable to anyone. These exercises have been carefully selected for their benefits: they loosen tension, calm the mind, and energize the body. They include Tai-Chi and related practices.

 

  • In English: session of 12 classes (1 hour), every Monday at 6:15pm, January 18th to April 5th, 2010, at the Yoga & Healing Arts Centre, 420 Weber St. N., Suite 207, Waterloo. Read more here.

 

  • En français: session de 8 classes (1 heure). Grâce à l'AFKW, une session de huit classes est aussi offerte les mercredis soirs à 17h45 à l'école Mère Elisabeth Bruyère, et démarre le 20 janvier. Pour plus d'information, cliquez ici, et allez à la page 8.

 

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Tai Chi and 15 Minutes Routines to Health: Join the Fall 2009 Session!

Short and easy-to-learn sets of exercises are now taught as a self-healing and wellness program suitable to anyone. These exercises have been carefully selected for their ability to loosen tensions, energize the body/mind, and harmonize the flow of Chi energy.

 

  • A session of 12 classes is taught from September to December, 2009 at The Yoga & Healing Arts Centre, 420 Weber St. N., in Waterloo

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Tai Chi and 15 Minutes Routines to Health: Join the Spring 2009 Session!

Short and easy-to-learn sets of exercises are now taught as a self-healing and wellness program suitable to anyone. These exercises have been carefully selected for their ability to loosen tensions, energize the body/mind, and harmonize the flow of Chi energy.

 

  • A session of 8 classes is taught in May and June, 2009 at The Yoga & Healing Arts Centre, 420 Weber St. N., in Waterloo

 

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Tai Chi and 15 Minutes Routines to Health: Join the Fall 2008 Session!

Short and easy-to-learn sets of exercises are now taught as a self-healing and wellness program suitable to anyone. These exercises have been carefully selected for their ability to loosen tensions, energize the body/mind, and harmonize the flow of Chi energy.

 

  • A session of 8 classes is taught on Fridays at lunch time from October to December, 2008 in the Community Room of the Conestoga Mall, in Waterloo

  • Another session is also offered in French, from October to December, with the support of the Association des Francophones de Kitchener Waterloo (AFKW) and the school Ecole Marie-Elisabeth Bruyere.

 

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Tai Chi and 15 Minutes Routines for Health - Spring 2008 Session at the Roberts' Centre

Short and easy-to-learn sets of exercises are now taught as a self-healing and wellness program suitable to anyone. These exercises have been carefully selected for their ability to loosen tensions, energize the body/mind, and harmonize the flow of Chi energy.

 

  • A session of 8 classes is taught in March and April at the Roberts' Centre of Integrative Medicine. Register for the session, or walk in for one or more classes (subject to available space).

 

  • Another session is now offered in French, in May and June, with the support of the Association des Francophones de Kitchener Waterloo and the school Ecole Marie-Elisabeth Bruyere.

 

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The Roberts' Centre is Moving ... May 1th, 2008

As of May, we will enjoy a peaceful location in Conestogo, only minutes away from the current clinic. We are looking forward to this new space in the countryside, housed in an environmentally-friendly building. Le Shiatsu continues to provide Shiatsu and Tuina treatments from the new Roberts Centre location. We will also take advantage of a larger studio and a nice outdoor setting for the Tai Chi and 15 Minutes for Health class. With its new clinic, the pond, a nature trail in the wood, and a veg-herb garden, the Roberts Centre has even more to offer!

Come for the open-house on Saturday May 10th - 12noon to 3pm -

New Address: 1322 Sawmill Rd., Conestogo (South of Conestogo, North of Bloomingdale.)

 

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Caring for the Care Giver: a Special Day for Parents of Children with Special Needs, on July, 15th, 2007:

On Saturday, July 15th, 2007, a Self Care Day for parents and caregivers of children with special needs took place at the Hacienda Sarria, in Kitchener. In the atrium of this beautiful Spanish style mansion, complimentary treatments and classes were available: Shiatsu, Massage, Nutrition Counselling, Yoga, Tai Chi, Giggle Gym, etc...

LeShiatsu was proud to offer time to this community of care givers. Our intent when creating the "Heal the Healer" program was the same. If you know of, or are organizing special events to help your community, let us know and we in turn will do our best to help! Please call 519-496 8973 or email info@LeShiatsu.com.

 

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Corporate Wellness Day at UW on April, 27th, 2007:

On Friday, April 27th, 2007 a Corporate Wellness Day was offered to the team members of some of the Departments of the University of Waterloo.

During the day, these UW employees will benefit from 20 min. sessions of the healthcare modality of their choice: Shiatsu therapy, Nutrition, Homeopathy, and Registered Massage Therapy, to name just a few.

Let us know if would like your team to enjoy the benefits of such integrative experiences, or of our Corporate Programs: 519-496 8973 or info@LeShiatsu.com.

 

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Valentine's 2007 Special: show your loved one how much you care with a unique integrated Shiatsu experience!

A wonderful gift that will make your beloved one feel cared for: choose a Shiatsu and Spa, or a Shiatsu and Naturopathy combination.