Since the summer, I sporadically returned to trumpet after a long hiatus and playing my original horn from 4th grade!! I feel so grateful for these community music spaces that are guided with warmth, relationality, and collective humor.
Come hear us play:
5 – 6 p.m. Latin Jazz
6 – 7 p.m. Pop, holiday, and more
We had our first gathering since the U.S. presidential election results. The shares and collective practice felt grounding, transformative, and like watering the seeds of hope.
I hope to see you at our practice sessions: Tu, Th, Sa, Su, 8 – 8:30 a.m. PT.
All are welcome. Open and suitable to all. No reservation necessary. Drop in.
Zoom link: https://pitzer.zoom.us/j/513664738
We are in a new month. I offer this in the spirit of generosity. If you have time and capacity consider one of the following related to nourishing dignity and respect for all:
* Donating to folks on the ground in Gaza for food, clean water, medical treatment: Middle Eastern Children Alliance (MECA).
* Donating to our community partner Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity and bolster their transformative work of ending immigration detention and all forms of prisons and supporting those most directly impact to lead.
* Donating to our community partner Women for Genuine Security or share this article about recent sexual assult of Okinawan women by U.S. solidiers and/or write to President elect Donald J. Trump about ending U.S. militarism and accountability for violence against women and genderqueer people by U.S. militarism.
* Take an action of your own choice to support treating all with dignity and respect.
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Poems, drawings, photos, a letter are welcome as alternatives. Send to kathyyep@yahoo.com or to K. Yep, PO Box 1313 Monterey Park CA 91754.
Thank you for your donations and offerings.
May our qì gōng practice for the benefit of all so all beings do no harm and be free from harm. May we imagine and create the qì conditions — where all may live from a place of abundance and interconnectedness.
Be well,
Kathy
I hope you are feeling resourced and connected. We had a joyous practice Sunday with Debbie, Simone, Liz and Wiley Girl. The first time in four years that 3 of us met and practiced together in person. We reflected on what is it like to remember and still be present with what is unfolding in the present.
No class this Thursday because my classes are teaching at a public high school for 3 periods. The college students designed the lesson plans and are rooted in popular education, contemplative practice, relationality and storytelling.
Our next classes this week will be Tuesday and Saturday.
May our qì gōng practice for the benefit of all so all beings do no harm and be free from harm. May we imagine and create the qì conditions — where all may live from a place of abundance and interconnectedness.
Be well,
Kathy
Hello, Community,
I hope you are feeling resourced and connected. We had a joyous practice today with Penny, Kuwa Jasiri and Liz. We were reminded of our front and back bodies, playfulness as a superpower and more.
No class this Thursday because my classes are teaching at a massive public high school for 3 periods. The college students designed the lesson plans and are rooted in popular education, contemplative practice, relationality and storytelling. They are teaching and learning in a former student’s class. He has been a public school teacher for over 16 years. I appreciate what we are going to learn from the students at the high school. I am excited!
Our next class will be Saturday.
May our qì gōng practice for the benefit of all so all beings do no harm and be free from harm. May we imagine and create the qì conditions — where all may live from a place of abundance and interconnectedness.
Be well,
Kathy
Dr. Kathy Yep 