QIGONG WOMEN IN THE WILDERNESS RETREATS News and Notes / Summer 2015 Wildwood Springs Lodge nd
2 annual Retreat If we had to leave ELY… Moving the retreat from the magical energy of northern Minnesota was both difficult and easy. While the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” adage works… so too does the premise of the QWW retreat; ANY place in a natural setting is a great place to hold a retreat. We have found a wonderful retreat location in Steelville, Missouri. www.wildwoodspringslodge.com Take a look at the photos on the website. The great room [lobby] is truly a great space to meet for class times. The dining room is exquisite. The menus fulfill the dietary needs of our ladies, are delicious and made with love. The bedrooms are quaint. And while it isn’t fair to compare the retreat experiences of the previous 8 retreats at Timbertrails Lodge in Ely to our new home, I do know that the returning alumna are very pleased with their single room accommodations with shared baths. This is a historic, family owned lodge with staff who are genuinely friendly and caring. Did I mention that our retreat group has the lodge ALL to ourselves?
Recipes For health / healing / and pure culinary enjoyment As promised… Here are a few recipes for you from this year’s retreat. Daily, we served a specially brewed tea for all, giving Rebecca and I (tea lovers) an opportuni –tea to share some marvelously different types of tea with you. Several of the retreat alumnae also brought tea to share with all at the “tea station” set up by the lodge staff for our all day use. We served “Super sleepy tea” one evening… 1 Tbl Valerian root [ keeping in mind that for 510% of the population it has an opposite effect] 2-3 Tbl. Chamomile [keeping in mind that people with an allergy to ragweed may be sensitive] 2-3 Tbl. Lavender flowers 2-3 Tbl. Lemongrass Hops … to taste (optional) Put herbs in a teapot. Segregate out the lavender flowers in a separate tea ball or herb bag so that you can remove it after 5 minutes. If left too long it becomes bitter. Bring good, spring water to a boil and pour over the herbs. Infuse for 20 minutes (except for the lavender) and enjoy before bedtime. ‘Taoist Coffee’ Those of us who study with my Taoist Master, Yun Xiang Tseng (Chen), have affectionately named this “toxin-flushing, colon-stimulating, asthma-inhibiting, biological clock setting, seasonal-affective disorder eliminator” elixir continued on page 3
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Rebecca tells about her China trips
Libby the Lodge Dog embraces Yin and Yang As Jane Schruadenbach loads her car to depart,
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Libby the lodge dog comes to bid Jane farewell
Chinese Soaring Crane Qigong
Diane Correll and Nancy Russell enjoy some free time on the screened in porch. Morning Qigong Warm ups
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SPECIAL EVENT: UNIVERSAL CONSCIOUSNESS FESTIVAL PLACE : DAO HOUSE IN ESTES PARK, COLORADO TIME: SEPTEMBER 11 -14TH
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Rocky Mtn. Healing and Wellness Event. For info and to register: www.universalconsciousnessfestival.org
Qigong Reviewnion PLACE: HAELAN CENTERS IN ST. LOUIS, MO DATE & TIME: PROBABLY FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER
Join Cis for some Qigong to distress for the holidays when she makes her annual Thanksgiving trip to St. Louis. Anyone is welcome. Let me know if you are interested. Space is limited and venue may change depending on the number of sign ups. A portion of the fee will go directly to the Haelan Centers. SPECIAL EVENT CHINA AND TIBET DRAM TOUR APRIL 9TH TO 25TH, 2016
See article within the newsletter: Kali@QiCentral.org
Mix 1 tsp/ pure cocoa with 1 tsp. grade B maple syrup in the bottom of a coffee mug. Stir with intention until liquefied. Fill your cup with your favorite brew of coffee, stir and enjoy between the hours of 7-9 a.m. The cocoa counters the effects of caffeine. The synergism of this tonic stimulates B12 in the blood, can balance men and women’s hormones. Layered Hummus Dip Presenter and participant, Mary Agnew, shares this delicious recipe with us. Layer it all in the following order:
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favorite of his, Taoist coffee, also known as Cobalamin Syrup and found in the book “Yes, No, Maybe” Chronobiotic Nutrition.
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1 container of hummus or make your own 1 container of pesto or make your own ½ to 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped Some banana peppers – ½ cup or so – drain and pat dry Some chopped olives – ½ cup or so Some chopped red onion Sun dried tomatoes, rehydrated and chopped – I am sure fresh cherry one would be great too. Feta Cheese crumbled up Some chopped cilantro sprinkled Pine nuts sprinkled Makes a great layered dip plate with great presentation. Serve with veggies as the dippers or pita chips or GF chips or just drag your spoon through it. YUM China Trip
Journey to Shangri-La Experience the magic and mystery of Tibet and SW China Chengdu - Ya'an - Shangli - Leshan Lijiang - Shuhe & Baisha Villages Shangri-La - Lhasa, Tibet
Join Rebecca for the adventure of a lifetime - a timeless journey - of connecting with ancient cultures, authentic wisdom - hidden kingdoms peace and serenity, beyond the fast pace of our modern world. Explore: Tibet and her people. Visit Taoist Temples, listen to a Sichuan Opera. Be a panda caregiver for the day. Pick: Tea leaves and learn about the culture of tea. Continues on page 4
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REGISTER NOW FOR NEXT YEAR’S RETREAT WWW.RETREAT4WOMEN.COM
If you have not done so already, we invite you to register by August 15th at a special rate of $650. WHAT GOES DOWN MUST COME UP We are so pleased to be at Wildwood Springs Lodge and able to offer such good rates. Still, the lodge prices are increasing and so must ours. Be sure to take advantage of our early bird price.
Enjoy the picturesque old town of Lijiang with its cobble stone streets, stone bridges gracefully arching over canals fed by glacial streams overlooked by Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Visit Black Dragon Pool, Dongba Museum, Baisha Village, ShuHe Ancient Town, Jade Spring Village. Enjoy delectable food unique to Yunnan and Naxi. Traditional Orchestra. Lijiang is a UNESCO site and one of the most charming spots in the world. -- Minority Cultures - Learn about the traditional life style of the Naxi, Mosu, Pumi and other matriarchal cultures. Be guests of a Naxi family for dinner and traditional dancing! A "heart centered" way of life! Tai Chi, Qigong, Meditation, and Stress Reduction. And Much Much MORE….Contact Rebecca
We invite you to register before August 15th at a special rate of $650 for next year’s retreat. Newsletter 4
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The journey continues each and every moment. Take time to be present with yourself. It is such a “present� You Are such a Gift.
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QWW Alumnae Directory 2006 TO 2015 Claudia Abbott 1206 Bedford Falls Court Ballwin, MO 63021 phone: 314-766-3452 email: claudiaabbott@charter.net
Mary Brandon 10525 Hidden Valley Road Rogers, MN 55374 phone: 763-498-8912 email: malobro3@aol.com
Mary Wolk Agnew 11779 Highway 32 Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 phone: 573-883-0228 email: maryagnew9@gmail.com
Lynne Breakstone 7220 Princeton Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63130 phone: 314-224-9664 email: breaksl@wustl.edu
Donna Ahern 1758 Cross Way #210 San Jose, CA 95125 phone: 831-338-2029 408-623-4837 email: donnadaring@gmail.com
Barbara Buisman 2580 Kenzie Terrace #201 Minneapolis, MN 55418 phone: 612-781-4635 email: barbarabuisman@comcast.net
Jackie Anderson 715 14th Street North Virginia, MN 55792 phone: 218-749-2506 email: jacqandy@msn.com
Karen Caldwell 390 Indigo Road Vilas, NC 28692 phone: 828-406-7057 828-406-7057 email: caldwllkl@appstate.edu
Leslie Barnes 5005 Orchard Lane Columbia, MO 65202 phone: 573-474-2597 email: imla57@aol.com
Claire Cassell 1574 Atlantic Street St. Paul, MN 55106 phone: 651-402-9949 email:
Mary Jane Bohnert 9531 Tennyson Ave. Overland, MO 63114 phone: 314-703-2827 email: maryjanestl@gmail.com
Sharon Chatterton 1260 Amble Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 phone: 651-633-6091 612-849-3769 email: chattertons@comcast.net
Heidi Boland 1225 E. Sunset Drive Suite 145 PMB #592 Bellingham, WA 98226 phone: 360-441-4221 email:
Lenora Rachel Citrin 1251 Guelbreth Ln Saint Louis, MO 63146 phone: email: leecitrin@gmail.com
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Diane Correll 1550 Shephard Road Glencoe, MO 63038 phone: 636-458-6316 520-252-0156 email: dcorrell01@gmail.com
PJ Dowsing-Buie 5446 Maple Avenue St. Louis, MO 63112 phone: 314-567-4575 email: dowsingbuie@sbcglobal.net
Joanne Coyle 116 East Timonium Road Timonium, MD 21093 phone: 410-561-9642 610-761-3509 email: danceswithstars1@aol.com
Kathy Ernst 87 Cynthiana Court Florissant, MO 63031 phone: 314-921-3987 314-477-3981 email: kathy@wizardhaven.com
Star Craven 1040 Louisville Avenue St. Louis, MO 63139 phone: 314-954-1531 email: star@intrinsicbalance.com
Lois Estes 24 Starboard Dr. Unit #3 Kimberling, City, MO 65686 phone: 314- 550-8138 email: lmwin@sbcglobal.net
Carol Crebs 8734 Delmar Blvd St. Louis, MO 63124 phone: 314-432-8611 314-749-4393 email: ccrebs@sbcglobal.net
Linda Giacomo, Ph.D. 4371 Coolidge Avenue St. Louis Park, MN 55424 phone: 952-928-0042 email: LG3PH44@msn.com
Jody Delf 2364 Gross Point Wildwood, MO 63011 phone: 636-458-4139 email: tdelfj@aol.com
Helen Gilbert 3540 Edmund Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55406 phone: 612-721-3282 651-485-8093 email: helengilbert@comcast.net
Judy Dempsey 281 Del Mar #G Costa Mesa, CA 92627 phone: 714-926-7640 email: judyd333@hotmail.com
Pat Gillett # 12 Nectar Lane Villa Ridge, MO 63089 phone: 314-401-3757 email: gillettdp@gmail.com
Jill Dorosz 2825 Seasons Way Annapolis, MD 21401 phone: 410-266-1649 443-823-2733 email: jdorosz@verizon.net
Terri Griffiths (we need current info for Terri) phone: email: terrigriffiths@justice.com
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Cis Hager (Retreat Co-leader) 2405 Bridger Woods Road Bozeman, MT 59715 phone: 406-585-2448 cell phone: 314-406-5497 email: cishager@yahoo.com
Maxine Jacks 1754 Cedar Street Ely, MN 55731 phone: 218-365-6540 email: maxjacks@citlink.net
Diane Hansen 12 Chancery Court Unit PH9 Lynn, MA 01902 phone: 781-599-8966 617-759-5363 email: drdghansen2@verizon.net
Rebecca Kali (Retreat Co-leader) Dao of Well-Being 132 East White Street Ely, MN 55731 phone: 218-365-6330 218-235-3333 email: Kali@QiCentral.org
Sarah Hansen 744 South 5th Avenue East Ely, MN 55731 phone: 218-365-6953 email: sjhansen@frontiernet.net
Gretchen Karros 2101 Arsenal St. Louis, MO 63118 phone: 314-772-8848 email: gretchen.karros@gmail.com
Susan Helland 509 10th Street South Virginia, MN 55792 phone: 218-741-7803 email: susanhelland@hotmail.com
Kandy Kendall 5058 Riverview Drive Indianapolis, IN 46208 phone: 317-254-0012 email: kkendall@aclu-in.org
Jean Hilmer 570 South Lewis Road Eureka, MO 63025 phone: 636-938-4996 314-606-8658 email: jfh001@hughes.net
Nancy Kibens 471 Maymont Drive Ballwin, MO 63011 phone: 636-394-2345 314-537-4060 email: dancingcoyote@att.net
Lois Anne Hinn 1543 NW 58th Street Seattle, WA 98107 phone: 206-782-8943 email: lahinn@comcast.net
Jean Kidd 2109 Brookwood Place Edmond, OK 73034 phone: 405-205-7918 email: kidd_elizabeth@att.net
Pat Ingram 14 Primrose Lane Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 phone: 518 962 8485 843-342-7094 email: Patandbob1@aol.com
Marilyn Kiloran 6458 Azalea Road Motley, MN 56466 phone: 218-838-1583 email: mkiloran@brainerd.net
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Jane Komarow 28 Appalachian West Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 phone: 914-388-0738 email: jkomaro@yahoo.com
Connie Lund 1143 Calley Drive St. Louis, MO 63125 phone: 314-894-6930 314-805-7752 email: taijigrammy@yahoo.com
Barb Land 943 Hanna Bend Court Manchester, MO 63021 phone: 636-825-3762 314-304-0817 email: barb.land@sbcglobal.net
Judi Maloney 11256 Bridger Canyon Road Bozeman, MT 59715 phone: 406-587-9189 715-223-9786 email: judim@latmt.com
Bodhi Lee 805 Country Stone Road Manchester, MO 63021 phone: 636-346-2633 636-230-6165 email: bodhilee1@gmail.com
Becki Marsh 4623 Pershing Place St. Louis, MO 63108 phone: 314-367-2735 email: tulip_poplar@hotmail.com
Kay Marie Leine 20038 Ideal Way Lakeville, MN 55044 phone: 952-985-4287 612-202-8093 email: leharmony@usfamily.net
Evelyn McEvoy 12800 Portulaca Drive, Apt. J St. Louis, MO 63146 phone: 314-576-5136 email: evelynmcevoy@att.net
Linda Lenich 838 East Pattison Street Ely, MN 55731 phone: 218-365-4712 email: no email
Gwyn McKee 70 Upper Prairie Dog Rd. Banner, WY 82832 phone: 307-689-5571 email: gwyn@vcn.com
Eileen Lenkman 1594 Lineman Drive St. Charles, MO 63300 phone: 636-922-3663 email: eileen.lenkman@sbcglobal.net
Fran Orrok 501 S La Posada Circle #262 Green Valley AZ 85614 phone: 520-648-4248 email: franorg@zintech.org
Marcia Lewis 1745 N. Pioneer Road Ely, MN 55731 phone: 218-365-3555 218-235-3581 email: marcias@midco.net
Sue Overkamp 5985 Highway 106 Ellington, MO 63638 phone: 314-359-3151 email: suedo2b@gmail.com
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Pati Pellerito 9947 Bonton Drive St. Louis, MO 63123 phone: 314-348-4278 email: healingbowls@gmail.com
Nancy Russell 617 Aspen Ridge Court Chesterfield, MO 63017 phone: 314-514-8345 email: nanrus@charter.net
Liz Purcell 84880 Lake Shore Drive Bayfield, WI 54814 phone: 715-779-5377 email: resilient2007@yahoo.com
Carol Schickel 1411G S. Plymouth Court Chicago, IL 60605 phone: email: schickel@sbcglobal.net
Jo Annette Puskas 752 Sherwick Terrace Manchester, MO 63021 phone: 636-256-3752 314-494-6234 email: japuskas@aol.com
Lisa Schlingerman 20661 Quint Avenue North Scandia, MN 55073 phone: 651-433-5498 651-233-9307 email: lisaschlingerman@gmail.com
Kathy Rapp 814 Pershing Street Willard, MO 65781 phone: 417-742-0512 email: rappaho@aol.com
Lona Schmidt 63955 County Highway H Iron River, WI 54847 phone: 715-372-4158 email: stevlona@cheqnet.net
Norma Ravnsborg Honeysuckle Farms, 21709 West 110th Street Eagleville, MO 64442 phone: 303-884-6046 email: nfrsoar@aol.com
Jane Schraudenbach 14411 Open Meadow Court West Chesterfield, MO 63017 phone: 314-392-9272 314-518-1427 email: janebach9@gmail.com
Sara Ringwald 4050 Magnolia Place St. Louis, MO 63110 phone: 314-722-8410 314-913-1252 email: ringwald2@sbcglobal.net
Elizabeth Searles 6658 Skinker Blvd. 12 D St. Louis, MO 63105 phone: 314-726-2003 314-374-9235 email: ejsearles@charter.net
Karen Rothery 344 Crescent Avenue Valley Park, MO 63088 phone: 636-225-9281 314-791-3515 email: karenprothery@gmail.com
Judy Stickney 6702 W. Pike Road Embarrass, MN 55732 phone: 218-741-2903 218-248-0331 email: stickney@northlc.com
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Becky Stigen 3616 Pioneer Drive Imperial, MO 63052 phone: 636-287-9498 314-941-1412 email: stigo_99@yahoo.com Sarah Trulaske 25 Upper Ladue Road St. Louis, MO 63124 phone: 314-692-0057 314-541-7881 email: sarahtrulaske@aol.com Carole Wantz 8330 Delcrest Drive # 1 D St. Louis, MO 63124 phone: 314-997-3745 314-799-1763 email: carole640@att.net Shelley Kennedy Yanko 7704 Shirley Drive Clayton, MO 63105 phone: 314-518-6025 email: thekennedygroup@charter.net
See you next year
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