Feeling anxious and stressed? Join one of our newest teachers, Mayumi Hasegawa, in this brief lesson from her breathing and movement class. (Make sure the closed captions (“CC”) are ON!) Mayumi teaches a breathing and movement course based on kokyuho, qigong, yoga, and aikido. In this video, she shares a short introductory exercise that you…
As the CDC and national guidelines to restrict gatherings of 10 or more people has been extended through April, most if not all of our programs for the coming month will be cancelled. We of course don’t know how long the Governor’s order to stay home will last, and will continue to follow the announcements…
The Encorepreneur Cafe will be closed, except by appointment, through the rest of March. This is in alignment with Oregon Health Authority recommendations and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This means that all programs EXCEPT for Qigong will be cancelled this month. Many of our programs have been postponed, with rescheduled dates still…
Every Friday 11 am to noon **This practice is now meeting either outdoors at Holladay Park or inside Lloyd Center, depending on the weather: If the temperature is in the mid-60s and not raining, look for us outdoors in Holladay Park, behind Lloyd Center Mall If the weather is cooler or rainy, we will meet…
All of our own programs and events will be canceled for the next week (through March 20) EXCEPT for next Friday’s Qigong practice, which will go on outdoors in the courtyard of our building. Our staff will be meeting on Monday to decide about programs beyond March 20. Any participants who have pre-paid for next…
Update, March 11, 2020: The Oregon Health Authority is now recommending that people vulnerable to complications from COVID-19 stay home as much as possible and avoid gatherings. The full press release is here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/first-multnomah-county-resident-tests-positive-covid-19.aspx At this time, we haven’t canceled any of our activities. Anyone who is feeling unwell, coughing, sneezing, or has any other…
To Our Community, We wanted to make a brief comment regarding concerns people may have about going out and attending events, classes, and meetings in March because of COVID-19. We want everyone to do what they feel is right for them and their own health. All we ask is that you please take CDC and…
Tuesday, March 10, 20206:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 24, 20206:00 PM to 7:00 PM POSTPONED–DATE TBA Blending techniques from Aikido, Qigong, and Yoga, this class includes light stretching, self-massage, and guided breathing. Relax your body, improve balance, and increase function. This is low-impact exercise for all ability levels and ages. The core focus of this practice is…
Afternoon Session Thursday, March 12, 20201:00 PM to 3:00 PM Evening Session Thursday, March 26, 20206:00 PM to 8:00 PM POSTPONED–DATE TBA The Encorepreneur Cafe 1548 NE 15th Ave. Portland Needle felting is a technique to make sculptures from wool using a barbed needle. In this meetup, we will have workshops to learn and enjoy needle felting. Beginners are…
Artist & Designer Instructor: Nancy Smith Klos POSTPONED–DATE TBA WEDNESDAYS: March 11 and March 25, 1:00-3:30pm at The Encorepreneur Café: 1548 NE 15th Ave @ Weidler Take one or both sessions This class will focus on painting ikebana arrangements in Sumi-e ink, working to increase skills of composing with three elements. Nancy has taught this…