This class is offered online using Zoom.

Learn to listen to your body for what it wants and needs. Using Kripalu Yoga techniques, learning your own version of postures with modifications as needed. Yoga helps with stress relief; better breathing; increase in strength and flexibility; improved circulation; cardiovascular conditioning; inner peace and more. (All classes will be designed to meet the needs of Beginning yogis and Advanced Beginners practicing yoga). Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes.

QiGong is an Asian “medicinal martial art” developed in ancient times to provide ongoing health and fitness. This simple, gentle, easy to learn set of daily exercises is designed to regulate, strengthen and harmonize the organ systems and general energy flow of Chi in the body. The practice is very grounding and strengthens not only body but also mind. In these four classes, you learn the complete set of Standing “Eight Brocades”, along with breathing meditation, imagery and sound healing. The movements can be adapted for those needing to be seated. Class handouts for home practice are included. Please bring a yoga mat, if you have one and wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move. Chairs will be in the room.

“Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos – the trees, the clouds, everything.” Thich Nhat Hanh

Gianna Settin is a retired PhD Psychologist and Gerontologist and has been an alternative health provider and workshop presenter for over 25 years. Formerly through Avanti Healing Arts, and now in her coaching practice, she offers QiGong, Reiki and Meditation to support mental and emotional wellness. A long-time Reiki MasterTeacher, she specializes in Reiki with Animals and Plants and is a published author of the books Reiki: The Mystery Teachings, and Spirit of Trees, and the Healing Dance. Gianna lives in Sorrento with her dog Barnaby where she is happiest outdoors in Nature, gardening, hiking or reading a good book.

Hunting for edible and medicinal wild mushrooms is a fun way to supplement your gourmet food diet and get some exercise in the great outdoors. And, you can beat supply chain issues and rising food prices while learning a new fascinating outdoor hobby. We will focus on safety and identification of common safe edibles in the first class.

Did you know mushrooms are the fruit of the fungi? Just like picking an apple, it does not hurt the organism to harvest them. Join us for discussion on habitat and which trees are symbiotic with which fungi. If you want to find Grifola frondosa (hen of the woods, common name), you must know what an oak tree looks like!

The second class will be a workshop/discussion (students are invited to bring in what they have found on their own) and a chance to sample some cooked edibles. Please plan on 3 hours at the second class. Summer brings the chance of finding chanterelles!! 

Please bring a $5 materials fee made payable to the instructor.

Yes, there are poisonous mushrooms. For this reason no children will be admitted to this class.