As a teen, you are in a transformation period and transition to the freedom and responsibility of adulthood. There are many new demands, new roles, and changes to experience, including physical, psychological, emotional, social and academic. No wonder it is a stressful time, but exciting too! Establishing healthful and wholesome habits and routines of self-care is part of moving towards healthy and meaningful independence.

The mind/body seminar will be made up of sessions of Yoga, Qigong, Zen Shin meditation (the meditation practice at Midwest Buddhist temple; which combines the discipline of Zen with the awareness of oneness which is Shin) and Taiko drumming (see below for a brief description of Ho Etsu Taiko). As an alternate practice during the drumming workshop, we are offering a Mindful Awe walk outside, weather permitting.

These practices especially when incorporated into one’s daily routines help with all aspects of life including relationships, sports, academics, job and health.

This seminar is for teens aged 12-19. Parents are invited but teens may also come unaccompanied. In both cases signed parental consent and waiver is required. Both forms can be downloaded below.

When: July 1, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: MBT – 435 W. Menomonee St, Chicago IL 60614
Open to: Teens between 12 and 19 years old (parents are also welcome) – limit 45 participants
Registration: To register fill out form and return to MBT (download form)
Medical Wavier & Parental Consent: All participants must sign the Medical Release and, for participants under 18, Parental Consent is required. (download form)
Suggested Donation: $30 for non-members, $20 for MBT members (includes a vegetarian Thai lunch, beverages and snacks)

All forms and fees are due to the MBT office by June 28th. Please make checks payable to Midwest Buddhist Temple. Credit card payments can be accepted by calling the temple office (Jesse) at 312.943.7801.

 

Seminar Schedule:

(find more details on the registration form)

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration/Consent Form/Activity Sign Up
9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Yoga Practice led by Susan Gilkey
10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Qigong Practice led by Vera Kulezic
11:45 a.m.-Noon. Break
Noon – 1:00 p.m. Zen Shin Meditation led by Susan Gilkey
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch-vegetarian, peanut free (notify us of additional allergies)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Taiko drumming workshop led by Emily Harada & Ho Etsu Taiko
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Alternate-Mindful Awe Walking led by Terry Cichocki
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Taiko drumming performance-Ho Etsu Taiko Group
3:30 p.m. Closing

If you have any questions contact the MBT office: 312.943.7801 or office@mbtchicago.org