Macrobiotic Winter Conference 2025

Step into Bob’s kitchen for a cozy, hands-on experience where everyday cooking meets heartwarming flavors. In this class, you’ll learn the art of preparing simple, yet satisfying meals—just like Bob cooks for himself and his friends.

Emphasising ease, time and fuel efficiency, and above all, great taste, this class is perfect for anyone who wants to create delicious, healthy meals with ease, while supporting long-term health and vitality into your later years.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, you’ll learn simple delightful meals that fit seamlessly into your daily routine.

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.

Join Maria for an insightful exploration of pulse diagnosis, a powerful tool in Oriental Diagnosis used to assess the balance of Ki in the body’s organs and meridians.

In this session, Maria will explain how to locate and interpret different pulse types, gaining a deeper understanding of what they reveal about internal health. Maria will introduce a simplified approach from Japanese classical acupuncture, known as Meridian Therapy, offering a practical, and will demonstrate its application in the health assessments.

Life can be scary. At times, each of us can feel frightened, uncertain about our health, safety, and future. Fear can warn us of real or possible danger. Yet, daily concern can grow out of control into chronic anxiety and paralyzing fear. When that happens, our lives just cannot move forward in the way we desire and deserve. We want to feel more confident, positive, and strong… to have more courage, more “guts.” But how can we do this?  

Learn to how to choose your foods and cook them to boost your vitality, clarity, and positive energy.  In this class, you’ll discover simple yet powerful techniques to strengthen your body, calm your mind, and build the confidence and courage you need to thrive.
Through balanced food choices, you’ll improve your mental and physical well-being, sleep better, and develop a more upbeat, “can-do” attitude.

Join Jane in the kitchen and start cooking your way to a life of greater success and joy!

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.

Join Virginia for an insightful presentation designed for those who seek to refine and optimize their well-being.

You’ll discover advanced tools for evaluating your body’s unique needs and practical techniques for self-assessment. 
Learn how to identify and address subtle imbalances, understand what to do during periods of physical or emotional challenges, and sustain improvements over time.
Virginia will provide practical guidelines to fine-tune your health journey, helping you tailor your lifestyle and nutrition to align with your unique metabolism, family history, and personal health patterns.

This is your opportunity to elevate your healthy lifestyle, maintain balance, and unlock your full potential for long-term vitality!

Open discussions with Donna Clifford, R.N., a macrobiotic nurse and author of Act Like Rice and Mark Leonas, a long-term macrobiotic practitioner.