Macrobiotic Summer Conference in NY '12

This was my first summer conference in the U.S. After the Kushi institute level 4, my class mates and I drove to New York to participate in the conference. There were many cooking classes, lectures on various topics. I found it well organized and nearly 500 people attended from all over the world. This is a photo of Warren giving a cooking class how to make a Nabe dish.

It was sensational to meet Gary Davis who is a well known peace activist. He organises and issues World Citizen passports to people including refugees. It is amazing to hear that he travels with the world citizen passport to all over the world.

Of course, we had amazing food prepared by macrobiotic chefs. Naoko, a friend of mine made delicious desserts everyday as a dessert chef at the conference.

Kushi Institute summer 2012

kushi institute dining room

the scene at meal time

The school is sorrounded by mountains. This is where we take a walk everyday.

Kushi Institute summer 2012

I originally started the macrobiotic study here at Kushi Institute in Becket, MA. It was summer 2008. I took a course called, "Way to Health." It was such a wake up call to realize how important to live naturally and I decided to pursue the macrobiotic path. After the course, I took various macrobiotic classes and courses in LA, Europe and Japan. Finally I got back in Becket to do my first Level 4. Summer in New England is wonderful. Although I was very busy with the course study, I enjoyed the summery mountain weather. My favorite thing is hitting the Becket beach nearby lake and walking in nature.

We were well taken cared by healthy delicious macrobiotic meals everyday which nourished me both body and soul. As we ate same food everyday together, I felt more connection to the people I stayed with. Amazake brown rice pudding was really good:)

I saw this autograph by Michio Kushi, the founder of the Kushi Institute. The purpose of promoting macrobiotics is for "One Peaceful World". Of course the well balanced macrobiotic food heal our body but also take all the aggression away so that we all have peace of mind.
Thank you, Michio sensei.

back in Kushi Institute! Level4

I finally got back in Kushi Institute, Becket Massachusetts. This time, I'm taking level 4, the last level for becoming macrobiotic teachers and counselors. I just finished the course today, my first level 4 session.

It was such an intense learning week but filled with inspiration. I love how we shared our knowledge in the classes. And the teachers are great as well. One thing I noticed about Kushi Institute here is that they are more focusing on visual diagnosis. I think it's because in the US, there are big demand on macrobiotic counselors. In this Level 4, we had some case studies on each participants' clients and we all learned through discussion.
The summer weather in new England is so pleasant. The best thing to do in hot summer day is hitting Bechet beach.