Lunar New Year 2022
Year of the Water Tiger
Each year many Asian cultures celebrate the Lunar New Year, based on the Chinese lunar calendar, with festivities lasting over 2 weeks. It is also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival. Marking a time of birth and renewal, it is also a time to honor one's ancestors. Each year features a different animal of the Chinese zodiac of 12 animals. Tuesday, February 1 marks the start of the Year of the Tiger (to learn more about traditions of the Lunar New Year, join us on February 11 - registration is below). Each year Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
is hosts events over the course of a month to help usher in the Lunar New Year.
This year we will hold a mix of in-person and virtual events.
The events are designed for the general public and do not require any previous
experience. These events are popular, so register before they fill up!
Events include: Annual Cleaning Ceremony, At-Home Tea Tasting with Tea Expert, Free Family Kung Fu class with Lion Dance story, Free Valentine's Day Tai Chi Workshop, Free Traditions of the Chinese New Year workshop, Chinese Calligraphy workshop, and more.
We recommend that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes
early to in-person events to settle in and about 5 minutes before online events so that you can check your computer settings before the presentation.
*We will have a small silent auction that you can view in person. Proceeds will go to the winner of our charity challenge, which is part of our celebration of Jing Ying's 22nd anniversary.
Monday, February 14
Free
Valentine's Day Tai Chi Class from 10:30am to 11:30am -
Start your week with a free tai chi class that has a special sweet twist. We will celebrate Valentine's Day with some fun tai chi exercises and a bit of healthy chocolate (free!) February is also Heart Health month, and we will talk about how tai chi helps yourcardiovascular health. Show someone you love and care for them by bringing them with you to class! It is suitable for all levels of fitness.
Wear clothing that allows for movement, such as a t-shirt and sweatpants.
Register here.
Tuesday, February 15
FREE Introductory Family Kung Fu Class from 6:30 to 7:15 pm. Suitable for children ages 5 to 10, this class is an
introductory lesson in Kung Fu and will include a Lunar New Year story about the Chinese Lion. A parent/guardian is welcome to join the class. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to check in. Pre-registration is required so we can control class size.
Register here.
Sunday, February 20
The Power of Pebbles and Angels *Virtual* Workshop - from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Presentation by Patti DiMiceli of Embrace the Angel. Patti is a life coach, end-of-life doula, and a certified grief educator and coach. She is also a tai chi student at Jing Ying.
Imagine this: You are standing at the edge of a still pond. Bending down, you pick up a small pebble
and toss it in the water. A small splash and then ripples begin their journey across the water towards
the shoreline. What shores will these ripple touch? You many never know.
You are a “Pebble Thrower in the still Pond of Life.” You have the power to “create ripples” in your
world—one tiny step at a time—in the lives of others and around the world. But we can’t do this alone.
In this 60 minute presentation, Patti will explain how she taps into the power that we’re all born with,
transformed some of life’s most painful lessons into fuel for good, what tools & tips she used to
sharpen her skills and use her talents, how she discovered the Sacred Space of Brave, the baby
steps she took to unearth her Life Purpose and move towards The Light, and more. Everyone is
welcome! Come with curiosity, questions, and a willingness to learn and share.
Register here.
Friday, February 25 (5:00-6:30pm)
Chinese Calligraphy workshop - Learn basic brush strokes and characters from Chinese Calligraphy. We will focus on auspicious characters for the Chinese New Year, so you can create something to display at home. We supply paper, ink and brushes for use during class.
Presented by Wendy Ng. Fee: $5 to cover cost of supplies. You must pre-pay to hold your spot.
Register here.
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