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Join us in our ‘washing of the mind’ practice….. our dip in Puget Sound this Saturday! Not ready for the whole experience? You can just wade in as far as you’d like…..cheer us on from the beach…..or help with the coffee and hot chocolate! Whatever you’d prefer….just participate! We hope everyone can attend….including all you kids!....we need your energy to join us for welcoming the new year!
We will have our Senshin no Gyo (cold water dip in Puget Sound) and Sokushin no Gyo (bell ringing) training, followed by a short seminar schedule…so no regular classes this Saturday.
Here is our schedule:
9:00 am Meet at Dojo at University Heights Center
9:15 Leave promptly to car pool to Golden Gardens for Cold Water Training (Senshin no Gyo)
10:15 Return to Dojo – Change into gi
~10:30 – 11:00 Opening Ceremony, Sokushin no Gyo (Bell Ringing) (Kids can sit on the mat or watch from the side.)
11:00 – 11:15 Pictures / Break
11:15 - 11:30 Kids Demo
11:30 – 12:30 Seminar
12:30 Closing
6:00 Potluck Dinner and Party at Hezy’s house
For those who have not participated before, even going in the water part way is still a good start, and we’d love to have you join us, going in the water or cheering us on from the beach. Here are special instructions for the Senshin no Gyo…..
For the Senshin no Gyo training:
Bring cameras, warm clothes, and hot tea/chocolate/cider/ and goodies! Friends, family, and supporters are all welcome!
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Hope to see you all on Saturday…..all family members and friends are welcome at the party!