Special bonus lecture with Alex Jack by sign-up by Tuesday May 20 midnight ET:
Nourishing the Heart: Practical Ways to Strengthen Circulation and Cardiovascular Health
One Peaceful World Day 2025 Celebration
Join us to reconnect, get new inspiration, expand your knowledge and strengthen our health at Online Macrobiotic Summer Conference 2025.
Look below for more details!
July 12-13 & 19-20 | Online on Zoom | All recorded
Macrobiotic Summer Conference 2025
Connect, be inspired, expand your knowledge
and strengthen your health
Are you looking to assess your health with greater precision?
Do you like to draw inspiration from traditional cuisines all around the world?
Do you want to strengthen your bones, improve your hair quality and learn some of the most powerful energetic healing techniques?
Join us at the Online Macrobiotic Summer Conference 2025 for an enriching journey into the world of health and well-being.
Be inspired and pose your question to the world’s famous plant-based nutritionist Dr. T. Colin Campbell, the author of the China Study.
Discover how to strengthen your bones and prevent ostheoporosis. And improve your hair quality with natural hair care methods. Dive into diverse culinary workshops featuring Greek, Austrian, Croatian, Italian, Cuban and Czech cuisines, and master delicious, nutritious recipes. Learn how to recognize your health condition with precision and apply more unusual, yet powerful spiritual techniques to improve your health, uplift your spirit, and gain deeper joy and fulfillment. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring recovery stories. Connect with a global community, expand your knowledge, and transform your health and well-being.
What can you look forward to?
Saturday July 12
Welcome and basic information on the conference
True healing goes beyond diet and lifestyle—it also involves working with vibration, intention, and energy. In this inspiring lecture, Alex shares powerful techniques drawn from his personal journey and years of guiding others on their healing path.
You’ll explore practices such as sound and music therapy, dance, meditation, chanting, prayer, visualization, dreamwork, art, and other spiritual disciplines (“taos”) that help restore health, uplift the spirit, and bring deeper joy and fulfillment.
Trained in spiritual development under Michio Kushi, Alex brings wisdom, warmth, and practical tools you can begin using right away to support your own healing journey.
A peaceful, rejuvenating pause to savor your meal and recharge.
Open discussions with Donna Clifford, R.N., a macrobiotic nurse and author of Act Like Rice and Mark Leonas, a long-term macrobiotic practitioner.
A strong, healthy body begins with the choices we make every day—especially what we choose to eat and drink. In this engaging, research-based cooking class, Jane shares how our daily diet plays a crucial role in preventing osteoporosis and building lasting vitality.
Years ago, Jane reversed her own diagnosis of bone weakness by following macrobiotic principles with care and dedication, reclaiming a life of strength and freedom from pain.
In this inspiring class, you’ll explore the benefits of bone-strengthening, nutrient-dense foods and learn how to prepare them step-by-step to maximize their healing potential. You’ll also discover which everyday foods and beverages surprisingly contribute to bone loss—and how to avoid them.
Join Jane in the kitchen to receive clear, detailed recipes and hands-on guidance that will empower you to support your bones, boost your energy, and embrace a more vibrant, well-balanced life.
Using gentle movements, breath, and sound, you will experience yoga in its simplest, most authentic form. The sessions will help unwind, release stress, and bring a greater sense of ease and balance.
Be inspired by remarkable firsthand stories of triumph over various health challenges. This time, you’ll meet:
- Robert Kilpert, who recovered from lymphoma cancer
- Cynthia Vann, who overcame aneamia and alcohol addiction
- Dolly Wolf, who healed from hay fever
Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, gain insights, and find hope and motivation from these incredible recovery journeys.
Leave feeling empowered, and ready to take charge of your own journey!
Open discussions with Donna Clifford, R.N., a macrobiotic nurse and author of Act Like Rice and Mark Leonas, a long-term macrobiotic practitioner.
Sunday July 13
Sunday July 13
Our bones are the silent pillars of strength that support us through every stage of life. Maintaining strong bones and preventing osteoporosis calls for more than just calcium supplements—it requires conscious, daily choices in how we eat, move, and live.
In this inspiring lecture, you’ll learn how to nourish and fortify your bones through a holistic lifestyle rooted in macrobiotic principles. Discover how to overcome inherited tendencies toward bone weakness, and how Jane reversed her own bone disease through dedication to whole, natural foods, mindful living, and a positive outlook.
We’ll explore which common foods and beverages may actually harm your bone health—and what to choose instead to support your bones, nervous system, sleep quality, mood, and overall vitality. Come “bone up” on the essentials of vibrant health and step confidently into a stronger, more resilient future.
Take your taste buds on a flavorful journey across three vibrant culinary traditions!
In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare a refreshing Cuban (non-alcoholic) mojito, a zesty Italian-style mock tomato soup, and a beloved traditional Czech pasta casserole.
Join Danka Jack as she guides you through each dish with warmth and expertise, helping you master these favorites and turn them into staples in your own kitchen.
Perfect for sharing with friends and family—or savoring all on your own!
A peaceful, rejuvenating pause to savor your meal and recharge.
Cynthia Vann, author of Humanity at a Wireless Crossroads, will provide an insightful update on recent developments concerning smart meters, smartphones, 5G radiation, and related technologies. She will also address the adverse health effects of artificial electromagnetic fields (EMFs), offering valuable perspectives and information on this pressing topic.
Discover the rich culinary heritage of Croatia through a macrobiotic lens in this unique hands-on workshop. You’ll explore traditional Croatian dishes that are naturally plant-based or have been thoughtfully reimagined using wholesome, plant-based ingredients.
Learn how our ancestors intuitively embraced seasonal and local foods, creating nourishing meals from what was readily available in their region. This class is a celebration of tradition, simplicity, and the deep connection between food, culture, and health.
Far beyond abstract philosophy, the principles of Yin and Yang offer powerful, practical tools for understanding and navigating daily life.
In this insightful lecture, you’ll explore how this foundational concept of Eastern thought can illuminate everything from health, communication, and emotional balance to finances, politics, sports, sexuality, conflict resolution, and even interior design.
You’ll also discover how Yin and Yang can deepen your understanding of music, science, and religion, and offer profound insights into life’s greatest questions—including the nature of infinity and existence itself. Through real-life examples and engaging discussion, this session will show you how to apply Yin and Yang to bring greater clarity, balance, and purpose into your everyday experience.
A few words before we part for a few days.
Saturday July 19
Step into a world of bold flavor and time-tested nourishment in this innovative cooking class where Greek Mediterranean gastronomy meets the magic of Asian fermented foods. Both culinary traditions are celebrated for their healing benefits—so what happens when we artfully blend them together?
Discover how ingredients like miso, tempeh, koji, and amazake can harmonize beautifully with beloved Greek staples like tomato paste, broad beans, seasonal vegetables, and extra virgin olive oil. The result? Dishes that are not only deeply satisfying and full of umami, but also packed with health-supportive nutrients.
Join us to explore this creative fusion, and learn how to transform familiar recipes into exciting, modern meals that honor tradition while embracing innovation. Get ready to delight your senses and elevate your wellness through food.
A peaceful, rejuvenating pause to savor your meal and recharge.
Would you like to explore macrobiotics beyond food and diet? Honza, a macrobiotic author and teacher, will ponder into the world of history, literature, philosophy, and art. Join and enrich your views by new applications of macrobiotic principles.
In the macrobiotic tradition, Oriental diagnosis offers valuable insights into our well-being by observing various external signs of internal health. One powerful yet often overlooked tool is the sclera—the white part of the eye.
In this fascinating lecture, you’ll learn how subtle markings, colors, and patterns in the sclera can reflect long-term imbalances such as poor blood circulation, fat accumulation, and organ stagnation.
Discover how this form of visual diagnosis can help you better understand your body, identify areas that need attention, track your healing progress, and guide your choices in food, movement, and lifestyle to improve your health.
Using gentle movements, breath, and sound, you will experience yoga in its simplest, most authentic form. The sessions will help unwind, release stress, and bring a greater sense of ease and balance.
Discover the profound impact of rice on personal, social, and planetary well-being in Spirit of Rice, a one-hour documentary exploring the ancient wisdom of the seven stages of the rice cycle. Filmed at South River Farm in Massachusetts, where Christian and Gaella Elwell have grown rice for over 30 years, this film celebrates regenerative farming and sustainable living.
Featuring insights from experts like T. Colin Campbell (The China Health Study), Neal Barnard, M.D., and the late Edward Esko, along with regenerative farmers, plant scientists, and natural foods chefs, Spirit of Rice offers a powerful reflection on the healing potential of this remarkable grain.
Open discussions with Donna Clifford, R.N., a macrobiotic nurse and author of Act Like Rice and Mark Leonas, a long-term macrobiotic practitioner.
Sunday July 20
Sunday July 20
Every year new dietary theories, scientific discoveries and health care trends emerge. Macrobiotics had a huge part to play in public awareness of the health and diet connection.
But can be macrobiotics still considered to be a healhy diet?
In this thought-provoking lecture, we’ll explore the core principles of the macrobiotic approach, including yin-yang food energetics, whole food choices, and the role of balance in daily living. We’ll also address common critiques and questions—from within and outside the community—about dietary restrictions, cultural adaptability, and scientific support.
Whether you’re a long-time practitioner, a curious newcomer, or a health-conscious skeptic, this open discussion invites reflection, dialogue, and clarity on what it truly means to eat for vitality and well-being in the modern world.
Take a culinary journey through the heart of Europe with this special cooking class featuring favorite dishes inspired by Austria and Italy—reimagined through a health-conscious, macrobiotic lens.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create delicious, satisfying meals that offer the comfort of traditional European cuisine while embracing the core principles of nourishment and harmony.
Whether you’re craving the richness of rustic Italian fare or the cozy flavors of Austrian comfort food, this class offers creative, wholesome ways to enjoy familiar favorites.
A peaceful, rejuvenating pause to savor your meal and recharge.
Open Discussions with Donna Clifford, R.N., a macrobiotic nurse and author of Act Like Rice.
Join us for motivational and inspiring speech of the world leading plant-based nutritionist, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author co-director of the China Study, who will be awarded Michio Kushi Peace Prize this year.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him talking about his discoveries and use this unique opportunity to pose him questions.
Indulge yourself while supporting a great cause at our annual Macrobiotic Auction!
Whether you’re looking for unique memorabilia, rare photographs, exclusive collection items, discounted courses, special-price consultations, coveted macrobiotic publications, or rare macrobiotic food items, our auction has something for everyone.
Join us for this exciting fundraising event and secure valuable study and learning materials to enhance your macrobiotic journey throughout the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to treat yourself and contribute to the future of macrobiotic education!
We will finish with a humorous skit and heartfelt farewell.
*Schedule may be subject to change.
When?
July 12-13 & 19-20, 2025
Where?
Online on Zoom
All sessions recorded!
What is all included?
- More than 15 teachers, counselors, chefs and presenters
- 7 lectures focused on powerful methods and techniques to recognize your health condition and improve your health
- 5 live cooking classes from all over the world
- 2 traditional yoga classes with Manjari live from India
- Recovery Panel
- Dr. T. Colin Campbell's talk at Michio Kushi Peace Prize
- Live open and private discussion sessions
- Auction
- Interaction with experienced counselors
- Macrobiotic skit
- Spirit of Rice documentary movie
- All presentations recorded
- Recipes in advance from all cooking classes so you can cook along with the chefs
Early-bird price:$347 $289
Individual days:
Thursday: $97
Friday: $97
Saturday: $124
Sunday: $49
Saturday: $124
Sunday: $49
Join by Tuesday May 20 midnight (ET)
and get Alex Jack’s special lecture:
Nourishing the Heart:
Practical Ways to Strengthen Circulation and Cardiovascular Health
Heart disease remains the world’s number one health problem and remains a major concern for those following a plant-based diet.
In his lecture, Alex will discuss how to diagnose heart conditions, including some less known methods, and recommend specific foods, remedies, and lifestyle modifications to maintain heart health and mind/body harmony.
Alex Jack is the co-author of Diet for a Strong Heart with Michio Kushi and has counseled many people with blood pressure issues, heart conditions, numbness in the fingers and toes, and other cardiovascular symptoms.
When and where: Online on Zoom on June 28 at 1 pm ET
The lecture will be recorded for those who sign up.
This conference is more than just an educational event—
it’s a community experience that will leave you empowered and inspired.
Who will be presenting?
We have invited some of the most renowned macrobiotic teachers
and counsellors from around the world,
as well as new young and enthusiastic teachers
Bill Tara
Macrobiotic teacher and co-founder of MACROVegan
Jane Quincannon- Stanchich
Macrobiotic teacher, counselor and licensed nutritionist
Dr. T. Colin Campbell
World leading plant-based nutritionist, author and co-director of the China Study
Angela Prange
Renowned macrobiotic chef and cooking teacher, fromer head chef at SHA Wellness Clinic
Oliver Cowmeadow
Founder and director of the International Macrobiotic School in the UK
Stavros Karagilanis
Macrobiotic chef and founder of a health food company Peace by Peas
Alex Jack
Macrobiotic teacher, counselor and author
Tamara Dabić Kempf
Macrobiotic cooking teacher from Croatia
Cynthia Vann
Former U.S. Air Force officer, macrobiotic practitioner and environmental health specialist
Serge Matev
Macrobiotic cook, former head chef in the Kushi Institue of Europe in Amsterdam
Donna Clifford
Macrobiotic teacher and registered nurse
Bob Carr
Macrobiotic teacher, counsellor, and shiatsu therapist
Danka Jack
Macrobiotic teacher and counselor
Robert Kilpert
Macrobiotic practitioner, healed from lymphoma cancer
Manjari Agarwala
Yoga therapist and macrobiotic teacher from India
What do participants say about our conferences?
“I found the conference excellent, inspiring and stimulating. I felt nourished, supported and recharged which in turn helps me recommit to the macrobiotic lifestyle and practice. I have already been choosing healthier menus.”
Darshano Alba
“The conference opened new perspectives about how one can see macrobiotics, and how it is certainly about finding my own pattern and understanding that each individual is unique and has its own needs. It is quite inspiring to have so many recepies and talks to come back to.”
Isabel Mourin Castañeda
“The conference was excellent! The only thing that was missing was the usual fabulous macrobiotic food. I enjoyed the talks: Cooking ideas to recharge my meals, health concepts to broaden my knowledge with highly knowledgeable teachers, a range of ideas to think about, and the yoga was exactly what I’ve been looking for which includes the yogic breathing exercises. The teachers were great and the overall program was rich, well organized and fun.”
Ellen Harris
“Hearing lectures on improving both physical and mental health, attending cooking classes and learning new recipes, sharing ideas with macrobiotic counselors and like-minded people all renew my energy and inspire me to be even more conscientious in my daily macrobiotic practice.”
Audrey Polt
“I felt much of the conference was designed just for me. There were other participants who had the same health issue I'm working on now and there were opportunities to reflect on approaches to healing with them. The presenters had helpful suggestions that that I look forward to trying. The cooking classes were wonderful. It was such an encouraging experience.“
Mary Sichel
“The conference brought together experts from around the world on vital topics including food, diet and peace. It was a place to pause, connect and take an expansive view of wellbeing and health. Cooking classes allowed me to gain more knowledge and confidence in the kitchen.”
John Liebmann
“Besides gaining strategies from presenters, participants provided food for thought and solutions for many challenging topics that they have experienced which helps all who are listening.”
Rob Kilpert
“I love these conferences and look forward to them each year. I feel it deepens my macrobiotic practice and I feel connected to a growing international macrobiotic community.”
Kate Howard
“Entire conference was amazing. Looked forward to it each day.”
Lila Kutolowski
“I don’t know how they keep getting better every year but somehow it gets pulled off beautifully.”
Rebecca West
“I appreciated the inclusive atmosphere, allowing for different styles of cooking and practice to be presented, and encouraging us to find our own way for our individual condition, situation, and practice.”
Elaine Danforth
“I enjoyed the topics that were perhaps more advanced and deepened my understanding how macrobiotics applies to other parts of life other than just cooking.”
Brian Smith
“I found the conference very stimulating with new ideas and love the cooking classes which I can use in my everyday life.”
Patricia Spaniol
“I find these conferences invaluable to maintain my practice.”
Michael Maloney
“The conference was so enjoyable because you get to see old friends and it feels like a family. It was quite interesting to listen to people debate about whether or not to use oil in their cooking and if they use it, how much to use. It was also very stimulating to have such a variety of topics, from new research to past research that refreshed your memory, to cooking classes and yoga classes. All of the cooking teachers were so incredibly inspiring, especially accomplishing as much as they did in such a short period of time.”
Dolly Anne Wolf
“When I attend these conferences I am stimulated to continue my macrobiotic practice having picked up gems to apply such as Bob Carr's energy saving way to cook beans, Maria Serano's pulse diagnosis, Jan Stanchich's wide variety of soothing foods and Alex Jack's optomisim regarding the future of humans in the earth.”
Pam Nummela
Transform your health with insights from the Online Macrobiotic Summer Conference 2025!
Explore myths and modern perspectives on macrobiotics.
Expand your practical use of timeless principles of yin and yang, Oriental Diagnosis and spiritual healing in everyday life.
Enjoy interactive workshops, inspiring talks, and community connections.
Don’t miss out—register today!
Frequently Asked Questions
I have other arrangements and can’t attend all the lectures. Will the lectures be recorded?
Yes, all the lectures will be recorded, and you can watch them again anytime at your convenience.
The only thing that is not recorded are the discussion sessions to ensure the privacy of the participants and create a safe atmosphere for mutual sharing.
Can I pay by check?
Sure. Please, address the check to Planetary Health, Inc., P.O. Box 487, Becket, MA, 01223, and let us know at contact@planetaryhealth.com.
Would you prefer an installment plan?
Please contact us at contact@planetaryhealth.com about your preferences and we will set it up for you.
Have you not been to our conferences yet?
Use coupon code “joinmacro2025” to get $100 discount!
How long will I have access to the recordings and other materials?
Recipes will be sent to your email and the recording will be available for 2 years 😊
Would you like to ask another question?
Please contact us at contact@planetaryhealth.com and we will be happy to reply to you.
“I highly recommend the Conference. It is a great learning experience. It develops spirit and higher development,
and motivates people to care about themselves, others, and the whole planet.”
– R.T.
Who is organizing this for you?
Alex Jack, an internationally renowned macrobiotic teacher, counselor, and author, worked closely with Michio and Aveline Kushi for nearly forty years and served as former director of Kushi Institute in Becket. He co-wrote The Macrobiotic Path to Total Health, The Book of Macrobiotics, and many other books on diet, health, and the environment with Michio Kushi and is currently writing a multivolume series on the Spiral of History.
Danka Jack is a macrobiotic teacher from Slovakia. She grew up in a macrobiotic family, learning and applying the remedies and principles in her daily life since childhood. She is the Special Projects director at Planetary Health, giving courses and consultations in macrobiotics and 9 Star Ki.
Experience the best of macrobiotics
at the Online Macrobiotic Summer Conference 2025!