Unpacking Systemic Racism: Making Meaning of this Moment Hollyhock Life 2020-06-18 | With the grief and outrage over innocent Black lives lost in the US to race-based violence, what is our role? Black, Indigenous, and other racialized people in Canada are also at a much greater risk of not only police violence, but a host of other problems due to systemic racism and white supremacy. What does this mean for each of us, and what can we do? Join us for an emergent conversation with a panel of speakers to listen, learn, feel, and make a plan for action.PANEL INCLUDES:- Kim Haxton, a Potowatomi First Nations woman, is a co-founder of Indigeneyez and a multifaceted, multidimensional land-based educator.- Parker Johnson, a black man, has been working in the field of harassment and discrimination prevention, workplace equity and inclusion, conflict resolution and organizational change for over 15 years in Canada.- Sofia Robledo Rower, a queer, white Latina from New York City, is a community herbalist, an organizer, an abolitionist and facilitator, and is committed to the work of recognizing and destroying white supremacy and racial capitalism.- Rup Sidhu, a first generation punjabi man, is an interdisciplinary artist and facilitator whose work meets at the intersection of social justice and the arts. For the past 25 years he has been growing his understanding of anti-oppression and liberation based practices.- Karen Mahon Carrington, a white woman, is Hollyhock Board Vice Chair, lifelong environmentalist, trainer, and creator of Climate Hope.Here are some resources to continue your learning, including those mentioned during the session: shorturl.at/fKPRZ We raised and donated a total of $2908 from the session to Black Lives Matter Vancouver. If you didn’t get a chance to donate or would like to give more, we encourage you to send an e-transfer to blacklivesmattervan@gmail.com Learn more about Hollyhock's online programs at hollyhock.ca/virtual
PXL 20230703 174150031 Hollyhock Life 2023-07-12 | Sarah Fuller: In The Garden: Low Tech Photography Workshop
Danas garden tip June 2023 Hollyhock Life 2023-06-13 | The Hollyhock Garden continues to be a source of inspiration and meaningful nourishment.
ICL and Hollyhock June 2022. Hollyhock Life 2023-05-08 | This video shares the experiences at People, Power, Change on Cortes Island at the beautiful Hollyhock Campus.
Rupert Sheldrake on How Morphic Resonance affects our memories, families, rituals and festivals. Hollyhock Life 2022-09-10 | Rupert Sheldrake’s website is www.sheldrake.org . You can read more about morphic resonance in his book The Presence of the Past.Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is a biologist and author of more than 90 technical papers and nine books, including The Presence of the Past. He is best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance, the idea that memory is inherent in nature and that the ‘laws of nature’ are more like habits. He was a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge University, and is currently a fellow of the Institute of Noetic Sciences in Petaluma, California and of Schumacher College in Dartington, England. He is married to Jill Purce; they live in London. His web site is www.sheldrake.org.
40 Years of Hollyhock - Message from Peter Wrinch Hollyhock Life 2021-11-25 | Peter shares a special message as Hollyhock enters its 40th season in 2022.Together we celebrate 40 years of sparked innovation, activism, internal revolutions, and connectedness at Hollyhock.We are grateful for the many sharegivers, donors, and partners who have contributed to this work in the past and as we look to 40 more years of sparks.
Breathe to mobilize & release by Namchi Bazar Hollyhock Life 2021-06-25 | In this video Namchi Bazar shares a quick tip how to breathe to mobilize and release your center.Namchi Bazar, BFA developed her unique somatic approach to core wellness over 25 years as a professional dancer, Pilates Instructor, Yamuna® Body Rolling Practitioner and mother of three. She is compassionate, sincere and enthusiastic as she helps people feel their best in their body/mind.Her classes are grounding, with a clear focus on experiential anatomy in a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Namchi facilitates transformation from within, outwards. She encourages authenticity, and believes that conscious action fosters greater self-awareness and empowerment.
Shine the Light: Margie Gillis Hollyhock Life 2021-06-10 | Get inspired by a 20-minute movement meditation by Margie Gillis. Focus on meeting life from a deeply centred place. Learn how we transform frustration, anger and sorrow, and get centred and healthy in the body. We invite you to stay in this beautiful place of not knowing and improvising. Margie Gillis is an internationally acclaimed modern dance artist who has been performing solo for over forty years. As choreographer and performer of more than one hundred original dance works, she has earned rave reviews throughout the world for her intimate, emotional and intelligent portrayals of the multiple facets of the human soul. This session was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser in June, 2020. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
Shine the Light: Mara Branscombe Hollyhock Life 2021-06-10 | Enjoy a 7-minute Moving Meditation with Mara Branscombe. Mara was awakened to the potency of Hatha Yoga in India twenty years ago. She is a Mesa Carrier in the Incan Shaman lineage and offers Reiki, intuitive counselling and shamanic healing to her clients. Teaching yoga and meditation for the past twelve years, Mara weaves together her background as a dance artist, her practice in the shamanic tradition, and her twenty years of experience on her mat- naturally what arises is a fluid, transformative, and embodied practice. This session was a part of the 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser in June, 2020. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
Shine the Light: Robert Gass & Judith Ansara Hollyhock Life 2021-06-07 | In this free 20-minute session, enjoy a teaching on how to let go of control with Robert Gass, followed by a grounding guided meditation led by Judith Ansara. Listen to "Heart is Wide Open" — a song to calm & open your heart by Danya River here: youtu.be/OKXQ5Pa4j3cJudith Ansara, MSW, and Robert Gass, EdD, are well-known teachers who integrate rich backgrounds in spiritual practice, psychology, organizational change, social action and the arts. For four decades, they have brought their work to centers such as Hollyhock, Omega and Esalen, and organizations ranging from the Sierra Club to General Motors to the Obama White House. Gifted healers and guides, they bring to their work a depth of compassion and insight forged in the living laboratory of their 50+-year marriage and work with thousands of couples. This session was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser in June, 2020. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
The Power of Story in Healing Hollyhock Life 2021-06-04 | Join Lewis Mehl-Madrona, author of Coyote Wisdom: The Power of Story in Healing and Cultural Anthropologist Bob Vetter, as they share the therapeutic power of storytelling. Counsellors, psychotherapists, physicians, and traditional healers have all used stories and storytelling in the course of their work since forever. Stories have been used for millennia to entertain, educate, and inform our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. Some stories are better than others and some storytellers do it better than others.Through personal and traditional storytelling, discussion and Q&A, participants will leave with an understanding of how to connect their client’s personal narratives with traditional stories in a therapeutic setting.Looking to go deeper? Lewis and Bob will also be offering a hands-on and practical narrative therapy workshop, scheduled May 22 – 23, 2021: hollyhock.ca/p/4611
Shine the Light: Melina Laboucan-Massimo & Nikki Sanchez Hollyhock Life 2021-06-03 | Melina and Nikki talk about the importance of supporting frontline land defenders and folks experiencing the brunt of environmental degradation and trauma, and how Hollyhock community can offer healing justice. This session was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser in June, 2020. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
Sound and Sensation Movement Sample Hollyhock Life 2021-02-25 | Here's a little (fast-paced) teaser of some release technique and yin/restorative poses that you might expect to be guided through in our Sound & Sensation session this Friday! All movement guidance is optional and will be much slower with lots of extra space for pause and breath. You can also sign-up to receive the recording if you are unable to attend live.
Sound & Sensation Teaser Hollyhock Life 2021-02-21 | Take a breath and feel yourself. Join Loretta and David for an intimate sensory experience, coming home to your body with the support of live music and gentle guidance on Friday Feb 26th 7 - 8:30pm PT or register to receive the recording: hollyhock.ca/p/4487
Shine the Light: Nick Demeris Hollyhock Life 2020-12-18 | Nick Demeris is a two time TEDx participant (speaker and host), actor, singer, and facilitator of community building through music, turning audiences into orchestras all around the globe. In this clip Nick dedicates a song to Hollyhock.This clip was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
Shine the Light: Rhiannon Hollyhock Life 2020-12-09 | Rhiannon is a vocal artist with a vision of music as a vehicle for innovation, healing, transformation, and social change. From her stellar collaborations with the all-women’s jazz ensemble Alive! to a cappella ensemble SoVoSo’ to Bobby McFerrin and Voicestra, Rhiannon has paved a unique path as an independent artist. In recent years she has continued to refine her improvisation work by performing in the a cappella trio WeBe3 with Joey Blake and David Worm, both 35-year members of Voicestra. In this clip Rhiannon dedicates a song to the youth on the front line of climate action and social justice.This clip was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
Shine the Light: Akaya Windwood & Sarah Crowell Hollyhock Life 2020-12-02 | Akaya Windwood and Sarah Crowell help us get clear on our purpose during a time of convergence between the pandemic, the fight against systemic racism, and the climate crisis. This session includes a grounding presencing exercise, a writing activity, and interactive movement to help us integrate body movement into our social movements. Akaya is a partner at Opportunity Collaboration, a founder of WiseBridge, and former President of the Rockwood Leadership Institute. Sarah is a retired professional dancer, teacher, and Artistic Director of Destiny Arts.This session was recorded live during a 10-hour Hollyhock-a-thon Solstice online fundraiser. This day-long virtual event featured music, movement, and learning from many of our brilliant presenters and friends. With your help we were able to transform some of the shadow of financial hardship and celebrate the longest day of the year together in community. hollyhock.ca/shinethelight
Hello Again Public Talk 2020-11-13 Hollyhock Life 2020-11-17 | Family relationships are often fraught with complexity, and the unique relationship between parent and child can be challenging well into adulthood. Examine the historical source of old patterns with compassion, humour and insight, and - most importantly - learn how to clear the way for a new relationship, unencumbered by what came before. You may attend alone or with your parent(s) / adult child(ren).With Dr. Gabor Maté & Daniel Maté
Teaser: A Documentary about Hollyhock by Bill Weaver Hollyhock Life 2020-10-23 | It’s been a year full of uncertainty and challenges for us all. We at Hollyhock are continuing to pivot to meet the emerging needs of today’s world. This year we had to cancel the majority of our 2020 programs – the closure deeply affected our organization, but it also revealed what is important and taught us how to stay resilient, creative, and hold true to our values.Bill Weaver, a Hollyhock Sharegiver and producer of Media that Matters has captured us at Hollyhock as we reflect on COVID-19 challenges and look ahead to 2021 and beyond.Join us to watch the full 20 minute documentary: hollyhock.ca/p/4295
Gary Hirshberg celebrating 25 years of Social Venture Institute Hollyhock Life 2020-10-07 | Co-founder of SVI and Stonyfield Organic, Gary Hirshberg, shares the three reasons he started SVI, which is now celebrating 25 years of gathering.
How to Put Your Garden to Bed Hollyhock Life 2020-09-29 | Hollyhock Gardener Dana gives a few tips on putting your garden to bed.hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-onlineLike what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
Apocalypse or Awakening? with Matthew Fox, PhD and Karen Mahon Carrington Hollyhock Life 2020-08-18 | A talk on living the Climate/COVID emergencies. The world that we have known is unravelling. While we have long known the lives we have been living were unsustainable, the COIVD crisis, layered upon the climate crisis, call us into a new level of inquiry. How do we find meaning, purpose, and wholeness in a world in chaos? As the old world crumbles, a new world struggles to be born. What is our role as we midwife this new world into being?Matthew Fox, PhD, is a spiritual theologian, an Episcopal priest and an activist for gender justice and eco-justice. Karen Mahon Carrington is a life long environmentalist, trainer and teacher.This session was filmed live on Zoom on May 29, 2020.Learn more about our programs at www.hollyhock.ca
Garden Tip - Wasabi replanting with Dana Hollyhock Life 2020-07-10 | Hollyhock Gardener Dana shows us how to replant, grow, and harvest wasabi root (rhizome).hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-onlineLike what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.Did you know that you can actually grow wasabi and that it's a root? Hollyhock Gardener Dana shows us how to replant, grow, and harvest wasabi root (rhizome). Wasabi plants are native perennials, they grow best in high humidity conditions and do not like dry, hot weather which make them perfect for our garden on Cortes Island. In Dana's words the wasabi root has a nutty flavour and a little bit of a spicy kick, it makes a fine, creamy wasabi paste that is great with oysters, in white sauces, mashed potatoes, salad dressings, and cold noodle dishes.
Garden Tip: Tomato Pruning Hollyhock Life 2020-07-06 | Hollyhock Gardener Dana shows us how to prune tomatoes.
Unpacking Systemic Racism: Resilience and Capacity Building Hollyhock Life 2020-07-04 | This workshop recording is a follow-up to "Unpacking Systemic Racism: Making Meaning of this Moment" -- we recommend that participants first watch the recording of that session here: youtube.com/watch?v=Oeylw83ov2kFor many, especially those who are white and/or privileged, processing the enormity of systemic racism can feel overwhelming and paralyzing. This workshop is focused on embodied experiences of whiteness, with tools for increasing resilience and capacity for discomfort in the project of dismantling white supremacy. These tools include sound, breath, and movement. This workshop will include a recorded session from Khari Wendell McClelland with music and writing exercises. Laura June Albert and Rebekka Goldsmith will lead movement and voice/singing exercises that can be used to increase resiliency and capacity as we each work towards unpacking and dismantling systemic racism within ourselves and our society.- Khari Wendell McClelland is an award-winning musician and sought-after facilitator who uses the arts and experiential activities for transformational learning. - Laura June Albert, is an educator, researcher, cultural organizer, and artist. Her research investigates the experiential body as a liberatory landscape for anticolonial and anticapitalist self-determination and liveness.- Rebekka Goldsmith is a professional singer, group facilitator and coach who believes that when we have full access to our voices, we unlock our creativity, awaken to our full capacity and catalyze deep and lasting change in our communities.
Hollyhock Garden Tour with Gem June 2020 Hollyhock Life 2020-07-03 | Gem, a Hollyhock Gardener, takes us on a quick June 2020 tour of the Hollyhock Garden.hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-onlineLike what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
‘HOCKSHOP Wayfinding in Turbulent Seas With Dan Hines and Keahi Ewa Hollyhock Life 2020-07-02 | We are all wayfinders. The traditional navigational practices of wayfinding provide insights and skills that are needed when one is ‘off the map’. These skills are especially important in storms of dynamic change and confusion, as we are voyaging together in this uncertain time of pandemic, revealed inequality and injustice, and profound social disruption. Keahi and Dan are grateful to be invited into cultural learning and to respectfully guide a shared learning from a set of stories, images, meditations and reflections from the ancient art of navigation.Keahi Ewa is a faculty member and coach for the Full Self emergence program and the Primal Spirituality training series. Dan Hines is a Courage & Renewal facilitators, coach, and leadership consultant. They will also being leading a full 4-day online program on July 16-19.'HOCKSHOPS are free mini interactive workshops chock full of ‘how-to’ practical tools and resources to help you navigate change, build resilience, and take charge of your self-care: hollyhock.ca/hockshops
How to Sow Greens for Maximum Harvest through the Summer Season Hollyhock Life 2020-06-15 | Gem, a Hollyhock Gardener, demonstrates succession planting of yummy greens.hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-onlineLike what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
HOCKSHOP: Let’s talk about anger with Rachelle Lamb Hollyhock Life 2020-06-04 | Anger … it’s something that many of us are often conflicted and confused about. In a global crisis, with cancelled plans, prolonged isolation, and deep uncertainty about the future, it’s natural to feel angry. But what do we do about it? On the one hand we’re told that anger is inappropriate, yet on the other hand we’re told we shouldn’t repress it. There’s no doubt that anger can be a toxic and destructive force, but it’s also true that anger can be constructive, generative, and part of a natural grieving and transformation process. Learning how to channel and express anger in a healthy way is an essential skill for all of us as we navigate the challenge of these times. Rachelle Lamb is a certified Nonviolent Communication trainer with 20+ years experience in the field of Interpersonal Relating and Conflict Resolution.'HOCKSHOPS are free mini interactive workshops chock full of ‘how-to’ practical tools and resources to help you navigate change, build resilience, and take charge of your self-care: hollyhock.ca/hockshops
HOCKSHOP: In the shelter of each other (for couples) with Robert Gass and Judith Ansara Hollyhock Life 2020-06-03 | The extraordinary times we are living through present couples with unique challenges to manage, but also opportunities to turn towards each other and deepen your connection and satisfying companionship. Judith and Robert will share their wisdom and best tips for intimacy in the time of Covid. Our brief time together will include a guided experience and practices to take home to enrich your relationship. Great if you can attend with your partner – but if not please join us anyhow! Robert Gass, EdD, and Judith Ansara, MSW, gifted healers and guides, bring a depth of insight forged in their 50+ year marriage and work with thousands of couples.'HOCKSHOPS are free mini interactive workshops chock full of ‘how-to’ practical tools and resources to help you navigate change, build resilience, and take charge of your self-care: hollyhock.ca/hockshops
How To Dig up Tulips and Store them to Maximize Garden Space Hollyhock Life 2020-05-31 | Hollyhock gardener Dana explains how to prepare your tulips for the next season.hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-onlineLike what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.
How to Make a Soil Mix Hollyhock Life 2020-05-19 | Gem, a Hollyhock Gardener, demonstrates how to make a soil mix.hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-onlineLike what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.Gem, one of our stellar gardeners, demonstrates how to make a soil mix with compost, peat moss, vermiculite, lime, and water. We use this mix for all our seedlings and transplanting starts. The plants love it! Learn more: hollyhock.ca/soil-mixHollyhock Soil Recipe- 2 five-gallon buckets of 1 year old shifted compost- 1 five-gallon bucket of sifted peat moss- 1/4 cup of dolomite lime to neutralize ph- 1/2 five-gallon bucket of fine vermiculite (medium vermiculite would also work), wear a mask- Sprinkle water as needed and mix thoroughlyNote that the use of peat moss and vermiculite has some sustainability concerns, and we are considering alternatives.
HOCKSHOP: Stay healthy & build a resilient immune system with Drs. Lawrence Cheng & Devon Christie Hollyhock Life 2020-05-14 | More than ever, nothing matters more than good health, allowing us to do the things we love and connect with the people we love. A resilient immune system is the result of many factors including optimal nutrients, movement and exercise, restorative sleep, stress response, and social connection. Optimizing your health is the best strategy not only for remaining resilient in the face of infectious threats but also improving your healthspan and wellbeing. Dr. Lawrence Cheng MD, CCFP(EM), MPH, is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Devon Christie, MD, CCFP, RTC, is a Certified Functional Medicine Practioner, Certified MBSR Teacher, and Certified Relational Somatic Therapist.'HOCKSHOPS are free mini interactive workshops chock full of ‘how-to’ practical tools and resources to help you navigate change, build resilience, and take charge of your self-care: hollyhock.ca/hockshops
Sheltering in Community: Crisis, Chaos & Creativity with Farah Nazarali Hollyhock Life 2020-05-05 | This is a recording of part 3 of a free 6-week interactive online series: hollyhock.ca/sheltering-in-communityDecay, destruction, and death are a natural part of the cycle of life and is followed by rebirth, renewal and growth. Amidst the chaos of financial survival, how can we be creative, adaptable, and attuned to the deeper calling of this crisis? Discussion and break-out groups are followed by yogic practices and prayers for inner peace and global harmony. Farah Nazarali is a pioneer in integrating yogic practices and Eastern wisdom with heart-centred conflict resolution.Unfortunately we lost the first part of this recording, but you may hear more of Farah's musings and answers from her recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=nCYwrB7jz_MLearn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
Sheltering in Community: Centering Care & Connection in Revealing Times w Rev. angel Kyodo williams Hollyhock Life 2020-05-05 | This is a recording of part 6 of a free 6-week interactive online series: hollyhock.ca/sheltering-in-communityHow do we disrupt fear and isolation, and fiercely choose care and connection in the face of personal and planetary crisis? Join us for contemplative embodied practice rooted in teachings from Radical Dharma and Zen Buddhism to help us all meet this moment with sanity, grace, and grit. Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Sensei is an author, maverick spiritual teacher, master trainer and founder of Transformative Change.Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
Sheltering in Community: Holding the Centre with Thomas Atum OKane Hollyhock Life 2020-04-30 | This is a recording of part 5 of a free 6-week interactive online series: hollyhock.ca/sheltering-in-communityNow is a time for us to practice holding the center. We explore perspectives and practices for staying centered in this time of fear and uncertainty, as an act of service to the current suffering and in preparation for whatever follows. Thomas Atum O’Kane is a well-loved long-time Hollyhock presenter. He holds a doctorate degree in transpersonal psychology and is a former senior teacher in the Sufi Order International.Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
Sheltering in Community: Stress, Trauma, and the Current Moment with Dr. Gabor Maté Hollyhock Life 2020-04-30 | This is a recording of part 4 of a free 6-week interactive online series: hollyhock.ca/sheltering-in-communityOur past traumas and coping mechanisms all come to bear in moments of change and uncertainty. In this rare opportunity, Gabor Maté shares his thoughts on the current moment and answer one-on-one questions from participants. Dr. Gabor Maté is the author of 4 bestselling books and recipient of the Order of Canada. He is highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness.Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
Sheltering in Community: Mindfulness Practice with Robert Beatty Hollyhock Life 2020-04-30 | This is a recording of part 2 of a free 6-week interactive online series: hollyhock.ca/sheltering-in-communityAccording to Buddhism, everything in life is always changing. How can we awaken from the illusion of consistency to the freedom, love, compassion, and joy that is our natural state? Experience mindfulness meditation practices and discussion. Robert Beatty MES, MSW, is a Buddhist meditation teacher of 40+ years.Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
Sheltering in Community: Deep Listening with Karen Mahon Carrington Hollyhock Life 2020-04-30 | This is a recording of part 1 of a free 6-week interactive online series: hollyhock.ca/sheltering-in-community.In this Deep Listening session we connect with others in the Hollyhock community to share, listen, and reflect on what we are each feeling and thinking at in this unprecedented time. Includes a guided meditation and break-out sharing groups.Karen Mahon Carrington is a life long environmentalist, trainer, and teacher, and is Vice Chair on the Hollyhock Board of Directors.Learn more about our virtual events: hollyhock.ca/virtual
How To Graft Tomatoes Hollyhock Life 2020-04-30 | Dana, a Hollyhock Gardener, demonstrates how to graft tomatoes.hollyhock.ca/p/4592/homegrown-a-hollyhock-gardening-guide-onlineLike what you see? New for 2021, join the Hollyhock Garden Team for a fresh take on growing your own garden - from April-September receive exclusive access to bi-weekly gardening how-tos and tips from our master gardeners, monthly live Q&A and 3 community calls with fellow gardeners.Tomato grafting became popular in the 1960s as a way to reduce certain diseases caused by soil-borne plant pathogens. Grafting is now often used to offer protection from other stresses and to improve the length of vigor of the plant. Listen in as our gardener Dana grafts a Cherokee purple tomato onto another root stalk to improve the tomato's season and disease resistance.
Yogacharini Maitreyi Hollyhock Life 2019-12-18 | Discover the Essence of Tantra in Vancouver on Jun 6-7, 2020: hollyhock.ca/tantra-van
#spreadhope this holiday season! Hollyhock Life 2019-11-28 | It can be hard sometimes to stay hopeful but with the help of the Hollyhock community, we can all find the encouragement. Help us #spreadhope this holiday season! Let's finish this year hopeful for a fruitful future and a brighter 2020.Let us know in the comments what makes you hopeful. Discover 2020 at Hollyhock at hollyhock.ca/programs#make2020youryear
#spreadhope - Victoria Watson, Hollyhock Board Hollyhock Life 2019-11-27 | Over the next couple of weeks, we will spotlight the monumental members of the Hollyhock community. They will be sharing with us what gives them hope, even through the hardest of times.In this episode of the #spreadhope series, we meet Victoria Watson, Hollyhock Board member.Share what inspires hope in your life in the comments below and record your own #spreadhope video! We may even include you in our year-end video.1. In 1-3 sentences one thing that gives you hope2. Share your name and your affiliation with Hollyhock3. Finish by saying "Spread Hope"4. Send completed video to info@hollyhock.ca
#spreadhope - Lo Ka-Ling (Charlene) - Program Director Hollyhock Life 2019-11-19 | Over the next couple of weeks, we will spotlight the monumental members of the Hollyhock community. They will be sharing with us what gives them hope, even through the hardest of times.In this episode of the #spreadhope series, we meet Lo Ka-Ling, Hollyhock's hard working, ever passionate Program Director. Love our selection of programs and presenters? She's a big reason for it!Share what inspires hope in your life in the comments below and record your own #spreadhope video! We may even include you in our year-end video.1. In 1-3 sentences one thing that gives you hope2. Share your name and your affiliation with Hollyhock3. Finish by saying "Spread Hope"4. Send completed video to info@hollyhock.ca
