Tea, Breath & Chi – W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary

Reishi Mushroom Tea, Daoist Breathing and Standing Dissolving Meditation
In the lap of mother nature, we’ll sit, settle & sip a local variety of Ganoderma Oregonense mushroom. For millenia, “Reishi” has been known in Asia for its mystical folklore and renowned for its potent health benefits in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Daoist Breathing is a natural breathing and can be done 24 hours a day. We’ll learn to feel deeper layers of the body & soften places of holding – gently opening to a comfortably, slow & soft ebb and flow; into smooth and seamless circular breath.

Without force or strain the aim is to soften our breath akin to babies- progressively breathing into our lower, middle, upper belly, sides, kidneys, and upper back like a cyclinder – allowing for an internal organ massage and optimal function of fluid & connective tissue – fueling a free flow of nourishing life force throughout the body and mind.

“Zhan Zhuang” is a neutral standing posture that allows ease of access to the deeper states mind & inner awareness one aims to access through qigong & meditation through the nature of it’s simplicity.

“Ice to water, water to mist” we hold space in our physical body to feel, soften and “dissolve” that which is not flowing in our physical and energetic bodies – downward and outward. It is an allowing in what calls out to your feeling awarenss that is asking to let go.

This class is geared towards balancing both Yin & Yang while taking the Yin path of water to your arrival in each moment.

Guided Nature Kindship Walk (Optional): Following the class, we invite you to join a guided Nature Kinship Walk (30 minutes). Come walk the streamside trails and immerse yourself in the tranquil atmostphere of this special property.

The W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary located on the unceded territory of the ̱WSÁNEĆ peoples, is a place of deep ecological and cultural significance. Guided by values of respect, restoration, and reciprocity, the sanctuary fosters a holistic relationship with the landscape, in preserving and protecting the riparian ecosystems biodiversity and the revitalization of Indigenous cultural practices. The sanctuary nurtures connections between diverse communities, offering spaces for mindfulness, arts, and nature-based activities that inspire respect for the interconnectedness of all life.

W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary lies within the traditional territories of the WSÁNEC (Saanich) Coast Salish Peoples. We recognize the integral role the ancestors of the WSÁNEC Coast Salish Peoples play as past and present day stewards of the Highlands lands.

All ages and abilities welcome.Feel free to reach out for any questions. Space limited to 15 people.

In nature,

Kevin

(250) 266-9967

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About Kevin:
Kevin began learning Reiki in 2009 from his main teacher, friend, shaman, guide & elder of 17 years – the late Master Brad Hercina, of Victoria BC; receiving attunement to the 3 Reiki levels in the Sha Wapiti Medicine Circle.

Since 2010, Kevin has been practicing Qigong and first certified in 2017 as an instructor of LaoZi’s Daoist Water Tradition Lineage through Master Bruce Frantzis of Longmont Colorado. Master Po Rosenberg of Heavens Tea in Portland Oregon introduced Kevin to the Way of Tea in 2015 & has been a profound guide through the art of serving Tea in support of innter cultivation. Kevin lives in Ucluelet, BC cultivating these arts and relationship to nature.