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Sign up for nature journaling workshop Dorota Haber-Lehigh to lead class at Circle Creek June 7 SEASIDE — Explore the beau- ty and mystery of the coastal landscape through nature jour- naling. Learn how to capture observations and impressions in word and art. Strengthen a connection with the natural world by careful observation and recording of things seen, felt, heard or taste. Start or continue a nature journal in a Cannon Beach Arts Association workshop led by local botanical artist Dorota Haber-Lehigh from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at the Circle Creek Habitat Reserve, off U.S. Highway 101. The workshop is ideal for artists, naturalists, hikers or birders. All levels are welcomed. Children under 12 years old should be ac- companied by an adult. Cost for the workshop is $30. Circle Creek Habitat Re- serve is an area of land con- served by the North Coast Land Conservancy, a private land trust operating on the North Coast of Oregon from Lincoln City to Astoria. Katie Voelke, executive director of NCLC, will provide an opening mes- sage about the land trust and about the site where the work- shop will be conducted. There will be a short dis- cussion on why to use nature journaling and how to go about creating a nature jour- nal. Attendees will explore the habitat reserve and have time for hands-on journaling. Ev- eryone will receive a copy of Haber-Lehigh’s coloring and reading book “Native Berries RI WKH &RDVWDO 3DFL¿F 1RUWK- west” for future reference. Haber-Lehigh is an educa- tor, artist and a forager. She will share her knowledge of nature journaling and plants. Attendees should bring a sketchbook of choice; pencil 2B or 4B, writing utensil (Pig- ma Micron black pen 005 or 01 is recommended) and other media of choice (color pencils or watercolors). Other supplies should include water, snacks comfortable clothing suitable for the outdoors and weather appropriate such as a sun hat, sunglasses, comfortable shoes and rain jacket. There are no restrooms available at Cir- cle Creek. There will be light walking on uneven terrain. For those attending who are un- able to walk or would prefer to sit while sketching, a light camping chair is suggested. Space is limited. To reg- ister, call the Cannon Beach Arts Association at 503-436- 0744. Submitted photo Dorota Haber-Lehigh will lead a nature journaling workshop Sunday, June 7 in Seaside. Seaside Yoga adds qigong, donation-based community class, kids yoga this summer SEASIDE — In an effort to accommodate a growing yoga community, Seaside Yoga Studio & Retreat Center has added qigong and a dona- WLRQEDVHG FRPPXQLW\ ÀRZ class to its summer schedule. The new schedule also in- cludes a yin yoga class and maintains other favorites like gentle yoga, all-levels hatha ÀRZ DVKWDQJD YLQ\DVD ÀRZ and Sunday serenity. Qigong is a form of exer- cise and meditation that began thousands of years ago in Chi- na. Similar to tai chi, the prac- tice is simple and easy to learn, using slow, focused body movements and breath work to help cultivate and EDODQFH WKH ÀRZ RI TL RU OLIH energy, in the body. Practicing qigong works to strengthen the immune system, improve balance, strengthen joints and tendons, relieve stress and calm the heart. Janet Maher, who is now offering qigong at Seaside Yoga on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon, studied medical qigong through the Ling Gui International Healing Qigong 6FKRRO6KHLVFHUWL¿HGLQVHY- eral forms, including: Eight Treasures for healthy joints and tendons; Jade Woman for women’s health; and One Thousand Hands Buddha, a Submitted photo Seaside Yoga has added qigong and a donation-based community flow class to its sum- mer schedule. Submitted photo Seaside Yoga Studio will host free kids yoga classes during the Seaside Farmers Market, starting June 17. seated meditation form that focuses the mind and calms the heart. Maher also teaches a walking qigong called xixi hu. Eight Treasures, the se- ries Maher is teaching now, includes instruction for daily self massage and techniques for stress reduction and breaking up stagnation to en- FRXUDJHEHWWHUHQHUJ\ÀRZLQ the body. 10 | May 14, 2015 | coastweekend.com “Practicing qigong has been life changing for me physically, emotionally and spiritually. I am happy to be able to share this ancient method so all can experience the healing power of qigong,” says Maher of her new class at Seaside Yoga. Seaside Yoga has also added an all-levels dona- WLRQEDVHG FRPPXQLW\ ÀRZ class on Thursday mornings from 8 to 9 a.m. with Lorri Thompson. Donations of $5 to $10 are encouraged and go toward payment to the in- structor. “A donation-based class is something I have been want- ing to get off the ground since we opened a year ago,” says Kristin Tschannen, owner and instructor at Seaside Yoga Studio & Retreat Center. “This is our way of mak- ing yoga available to anyone in the community who wants to learn the practice. We en- courage a $5 to $10 donation; however, we understand if students can donate $2 one week and $3 the next. Our intention is to make classes accessible to those who were previously deterred because of cost.” Additionally, beginning June 17, Tschannen will be offering a free kids yoga class for all ages at the Seaside Farmers Market. “I think it’s important to support other efforts and or- ganizations that are bringing new and varied opportunities for health and wellness activ- ities and events to Seaside,” says Tschannen. “We had a great turnout for the kids’ class at the market last year, and I hope they continue to bring a bigger audience to the market so I can do my part to help it thrive.” If you are interested in attending a class or event at Seaside Yoga, visit the web- site to see the full schedule of classes and calendar of events at www.seasideyogaretreats. com. Seaside Yoga is located at 609 Broadway. North Coast ORFDOVJHWWKH¿UVWFODVVIUHH