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Celebrate Dia de Muertos with the Mindful Art of Flower Arranging
Join us in the days leading up to Día de los Muertos in Patzcuaro, Mexico for a unique retreat that blends the art of Ikebana with mindfulness meditation.
This retreat will also feature a guided excursion to the vibrant Cempasúchil (marigold) flower fields, the opportunity to create a floral mandala for the Día de los Muertos shrine at Casa Werma, and a celebratory dinner infused with the beauty of flowers.
Exploring Ikebana As A Mindfulness Practice with Anjie Cho
Hosted by the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York
Step into the quiet space where brush, breath, and being meet. In this immersive dharma art calligraphy class, we explore the ancient triad of Heaven, Earth, and Human—an energetic Taoist framework that reflects harmony within and around us. Through simple, meditative exercises, you’ll learn how to translate energy, emotion, and intention into ink on paper.
Through intentional mark-making, meditation, and guided reflection, you’ll experience calligraphy not as technique, but as a living practice of presence. Each stroke becomes a conversation: with the unseen (Heaven), the grounded (Earth), and your embodied self (Human).
Leave not only with artwork, but with a felt sense of connection and alignment you can carry into daily life. No experience is needed—only a willingness to slow down, listen, and let your brush reveal what is ready to emerge.
Join us for a special edition of Mindfulness in the Galleries with mindful ikebana teacher Anjie Cho and experience Isamu Noguchi’s artwork and the art of ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement, as a practice of presence. Participants will begin with a guided meditation and conversation in the museum galleries, before exploring form, shape, balance and emptiness in the way of flowers and creating simple ikebana arrangements with seasonal flowers and branches as a form of moving meditation.
Advance registration is required. No previous experience with ikebana or meditation is necessary. Program fee includes admission to the Museum and all materials will be provided. Please email education@noguchi.org with questions.
Private Residence: Lake Maggiore, Ticino
hosted by Anjie Cho + Agathe Steinhilber
by invitation only, limited availability
applications may be considered, please email info@holisticspaces.com
Tuesday, September 22nd
1pm Eastern Time
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Laura and I will be hosting a free Autumn Equinox celebration + live Info Session about our upcoming 2027 Feng Shui Certification Cohort
The Autumn Equinox is a beautiful moment to pause at the threshold between seasons—to find balance, clear what no longer serves us, and become more intentional about what we want to cultivate in the months ahead.
Feng shui can help us work with these seasonal shifts in our homes, our spaces, and our lives.
We'll also share more about the 2027 Mindful Design Feng Shui Practitioner Certification Program for those who are feeling called to go deeper.
In our time together, we'll:
Gather in community and mark the energy of the Autumn Equinox
Explore a simple feng shui practice for creating more balance and intention in your space
Reflect on what you're ready to release, and what you'd like to cultivate
Learn more about the philosophy and approach behind Mindful Design Feng Shui School
Hear what it's like to study feng shui in a supportive, hands-on mentorship environment
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2027 certification program
Have an opportunity to ask Anjie and Laura your questions
Whether you're simply curious about feng shui, have been practicing for years, or are wondering whether becoming a practitioner might be your next step, you're warmly invited.
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Ready to slow down and reconnect this summer?
Full Bloom: A Meditative Summer Ikebana Immersion is a 3-week online experience where you’ll learn the art of Japanese flower arranging as a practice of mindfulness and creative expression.
Ikebana is not simply about arranging flowers—it is a practice of presence. Each stem, each line, each moment of placement becomes an opportunity to awaken your awareness and deepen your connection to the natural world.
Together, we will explore the relationship between heaven, earth, and human, using seasonal materials as our teachers.
This is a space to:
Cultivate mindfulness through creative practice
Learn foundational ikebana techniques and principles
Express your unique voice through nature
A deeper sense of calm and presence
The gift to create meaningful flower arrangements at home
One time event, only 10 spots available
40€ per person (50€ week of)
note: This programme is taught in English
Join us for a gentle, grounding afternoon devoted to blooming into your intuition.
Through meditation, feng shui, and Lenormand cards, we will gather in an intimate setting to slow down, reconnect with nature, and explore how flowers can bring our inner and outer worlds back into balance.
Together, we will co-create a sensory and reflective experience centered on beauty, intuition, and connection. Guests will be guided through meditation, floral contemplation, card readings, and simple feng shui teachings designed to invite clarity, harmony, and fresh energy into everyday life and the home.
Feng shui is the mindful art of shaping the energy of our spaces—offering guidance for cultivating balance, beauty, and intention in the way we live. Lenormand is a 19th-century divination deck of 36 symbolic cards. Using intuitive storytelling, they give direct insight and perspective into specific questions and guidance for everyday life.
Hosted by Anjie Cho and Michelle Bonfils, this intimate two-hour workshop invites you to:
Experience a guided meditation to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower
Explore the practice of feng shui through flowers and sensory awareness
Receive personal and collective Lenormand card guidance
Exchange and receive flowers and words of appreciation in community
Learn a simple floral feng shui ritual for the home
The afternoon is designed to be experiential, hands-on, and deeply connective—with space for reflection, conversation, and meaningful exchange.
All materials, botanical stems, and light refreshments will be provided.
The Way of Flowers – Mid-Summer Celebration
hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center
Sunday, June 28th, 2026 | 10:30am – 1:00pm ET | 2:30pm – 5:00pm ET
Two sessions will be offered; sign up for either or both!
Join us as we explore the season with ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life.
Designed for all skill levels, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes:
Instructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.
A greater awareness of nature, your environment, and the world of flowers.
Teachings on how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower and invite its wisdom into your home and meditation practice.
Practical learning on procuring and use of ikebana equipment.
Participants are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.
Connection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.
All equipment and flowers required for the program shall be provided. The flowers are yours to take home, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. Note: experienced practitioners are welcome to bring their own supplemental equipment.
In-Person: Petals in the Dark – An Evening Sound Bath and Flower Mandala
hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center
Step out of the noise and busy pace of Manhattan for a special evening bringing together guided meditation, sound, and hands-on creative practice as a way to slow down, let go, and be with your experience as it unfolds.
Feng shui, ikebana, and dharma teacher Anjie Cho will guide the evening, working with simple anchors like the breath, sound, and flowers as a focus for present moment awareness.
The evening also features a sound bath led by composer and musician Jeremiah Cymerman, offering a chance to rest, receive, and allow the body to settle.
That same quality of attention will be carried into a hands-on creative process of creating a mandala with flowers. We’ll close with reflections and an opportunity to share with the community. You’ll leave more grounded and settled.
I am delighted be teaching the Dharma Arts elective, with a focus on Ikebana at the Profound Treasury Retreat in Maine this year.
ONLINE & complimentary: Shambhala Sunday Gathering – The Way of Flowers: A Practice of Presence through Ikebana
Hosted by Shambhala Online
Ikebana is more than flower arranging—it is a mindfulness practice rooted in awareness, balance, and the relationship between Heaven, Earth, and Human.
In this experiential talk, Anjie Cho will share a mid-summer inspired ikebana arrangement alongside teachings from the Shambhala and Taoist traditions. Through the Way of Flowers, we explore how slowing down and engaging with nature can reconnect us to ourselves and the present moment.
The afternoon will include meditation, a live ikebana demonstration, discussion, and Q&A. Join us for a gentle, grounding exploration of dharma as we move into the summer season.
register for our *free* and on-demand
feng shui plant workshop
available for a limited time
🪴 learn how plants bring qi (life force energy) and wood element into your home
🪴 Anjie & Laura recommend their favorite feng shui plants, why & where to place them
🪴answers to FAQ re: feng shui and plants
🪴 sit back and enjoy a guided meditation to connect to the nature spirits in your home
Looking for new ways to understand how your client’s home, body, and bagua connect? We will explore the remarkable Mystical Body as another way to understand the qi of a floor plan from the Black Sect teachings.
You will learn:
*What the Mystical Body tells you about the physical body
*How it corresponds to the bagua
*And how to immediately practice this highly intuitive and effective method
The Way of Flowers: Mindful Ikebana
hosted by: Shambhala Center of Los Angeles
Join us as we explore ikebana, the Asian art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma art exploration to invite mindful art in everyday life.
Learn how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower, and invite it's wisdom into your home and meditation practice. You will receive an instructional demonstration on how to create an ikebana arrangement, interwoven with contemplative dharma art and Buddhist and Taoist teachings. This program is for anyone looking to develop a greater awareness of nature, their environment and the world of flowers while connecting with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.
An intimate, live podcast experience with Katie Dalebout + Anjie Cho
A night to realign your life
Join Katie Dalebout (host of Let It Out) and Anjie Cho (co-host of Holistic Spaces) for a one-night-only, in-person experience in Los Angeles.
This live, experiential evening weaves together guided journaling and feng shui to help you reconnect with yourself and realign your space—and your life.
Through reflection, intention, and simple energetic shifts, you’ll leave with practical insights and one meaningful change you can bring into your home right away.
Come as you are. Leave more aligned.
hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center
Spring Reset: Clear Space, Clear Energy
A Seasonal Feng Shui Workshop with Anjie Cho
Spring invites renewal. In feng shui, this season corresponds to the Wood element — growth, vitality, and upward movement. As nature awakens, we are offered the opportunity to gently release what feels stagnant and create space for fresh energy.
In this educational workshop, Anjie Cho will introduce foundational feng shui principles related to seasonal shifts and the impact of our environment on meditation and well-being.
Participants will learn accessible space clearing techniques, understand how clutter affects qi (life force energy), and explore simple ways to refresh their homes with intention. This class blends practical feng shui wisdom with mindful awareness, making it ideal for meditators, spiritual practitioners, and anyone seeking a grounded way to begin again this spring.
You will leave with:
* A deeper understanding of spring energy in feng shui
* Practical tools to clear and uplift your home
* Guidance for aligning your space with your intentions
* Renewed clarity and inspiration for the season ahead
All are welcome. No prior feng shui experience is required.
SPRING Ikebana with Anjie Cho
hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center
Join us as we explore the season with ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life.
Designed for all skill levels, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes:
Instructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.
A greater awareness of nature, your environment, and the world of flowers.
Teachings on how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower and invite its wisdom into your home and meditation practice.
Practical learning on procuring and use of ikebana equipment.
Participants are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.
Connection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.
All equipment and flowers required for the program shall be provided. The flowers are yours to take home, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. Note: experienced practitioners are welcome to bring their own supplemental equipment.
Shabbat Pause/Play:
hosted by 14th Street Y
Explore the rich themes of Shabbat and Passover in community. Join us for two special sessions--a unique demonstration of the art of ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) and an interactive Passover experience with bestselling novelist Sam Sussman. All are welcome.
free zoom community gathering
"Insects Awaken" is the third solar term in the Chinese calendar, when we awaken from our winter hibernation, to welcome Spring.
In this free 30-minute guided gathering you will:
reset your energy and nervous system
reflect on what wants to awaken now
learn one simple practice to restore clarity+vitality
Leave feeling calmer, lighter, and spacious.
Join us just before the Spring Equinox to welcome what is ready to awaken within.
replay available briefly
SPRING Ikebana with Anjie Cho
hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center
Join us as we explore the season with ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life.
Designed for all skill levels, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes:
Instructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.
A greater awareness of nature, your environment, and the world of flowers.
Teachings on how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower and invite its wisdom into your home and meditation practice.
Practical learning on procuring and use of ikebana equipment.
Participants are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.
Connection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.
All equipment and flowers required for the program shall be provided. The flowers are yours to take home, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. Note: experienced practitioners are welcome to bring their own supplemental equipment.
Blooming Slowly:
An interfaith Mindful Ikebana rest experience featuring Anjie Cho
Join us as we explore emerging from the season of rest (winter) into the season of blooming (spring) with Mindful Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Ikebana presenter Anjie Cho will invite you to rest, reconnect with your spirit, engage in a contemplative art experience, and explore how to invite mindfulness and peace into your everyday life.
This rest-and-reconnect experience includes:
A guided meditation to pause and connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower and invite its wisdom into your heart
A demonstration as Anjie creates a spring ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.
Instructions on how to invite the beauty of flower arranging in a simple, accessible way than enriches your spiritual life
This interfaith event is proudly presented by IDEAS (interfaith Dialogues on Environment and Animal Stewardship) at no cost to participants. Our IDEAS mindfulness events honor the continuing legacy of Dr. Polly Wheat, M.D., physician, mindfulness instructor, and strong supporter of greater interfaith understanding.
limited spots available. replay available briefly.
free zoom community gathering
feeling depleted lately?
Yushui 雨水
Rain water Gathering
Rain water is the second solar term in the Chinese calendar, marking the season shift from winter heaviness to gentle renewal.
In this free 30-minute guided gathering you will:
reset your energy and nervous system
reflect on what wants to awaken now
learn one simple practice to restore clarity+vitality
Leave feeling calmer, lighter, and spacious.
this is your invitation to receive the healing nourishment that rain water offers
Saturday February 21
at 1pm ET
limited spots available. replay available briefly.
Mindful Design School's Annual Lunar New Year Energy Reset Package
now open for enrollment
only 27 students accepted in this cohort
The Way of Flowers: Mindful Ikebana
hosted by: Shambhala Center of Los Angeles
Join us as we explore ikebana, the Asian art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma art exploration to invite mindful art in everyday life.
Learn how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower, and invite it's wisdom into your home and meditation practice. You will receive an instructional demonstration on how to create an ikebana arrangement, interwoven with contemplative dharma art and Buddhist and Taoist teachings. This program is for anyone looking to develop a greater awareness of nature, their environment and the world of flowers while connecting with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.
Mindful Design School's
Replay Available through February 28
Meditation and Short Dharma Talk
On Zoom
3pm ET
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free! donations are welcome
hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center
Join us for a feng shui workshop in this pivotal time between the western and lunar new year just after the first new moon of 2026. The new moon is a powerful and opportune time for reflection, planting seeds, and intention setting to inspire and cultivate the wishes blossoming within our heart for the year ahead.
Anjie Cho, feng shui expert, will guide us through an exploration of our energetic mandala to manifest our wishes using the ancient practice of feng shui. Together, we’ll set our new year intentions and learn how to activate them in our lives using the feng shui bagua mandala in the bedroom.
Hosted by New York Insight Meditation Center
Join us as we explore ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma art exploration to enrich your meditation practice and experience mindfulness in everyday life.
For all skill levels. No artistic experience required.
WINTER Ikebana with Anjie Cho
hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center
Join us as we explore the season with ikebana—the Japanese art of flower arrangement—as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life.
Designed for all skill levels, this Ikebana class requires no artistic experience and includes:
Instructional demonstration on creating an ikebana arrangement interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings.
A greater awareness of nature, your environment, and the world of flowers.
Teachings on how to connect with the qi (life force energy) of a flower and invite its wisdom into your home and meditation practice.
Practical learning on procuring and use of ikebana equipment.
Participants are invited to create their own flower arrangement in class.
Connection with other people who love flowers and contemplative arts.
All equipment and flowers required for the program shall be provided. The flowers are yours to take home, and participants have an option to purchase equipment at the event directly from the teacher. Note: experienced practitioners are welcome to bring their own supplemental equipment.
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Exploring Ikebana As A Mindfulness Practice with Anjie Cho
Hosted by the Shambhala Meditation Center of New York
Ikebana is the Asian art of flower arrangement and a contemplative dharma art within our Shambhala community. Anjie Cho will offer a seasonally inspired ikebana arrangement interwoven with the Shambhala teachings, with an invitation to align with the introspective yin qi of winter. The Way of Flowers is an exploration of interconnection and a mindfulness practice of awareness in the present moment.
This gathering will include sitting meditation, an ikebana demonstration, conversation and an opportunity to ask questions. Join us as we embrace the upcoming solstice and the end of year holiday celebrations with a mindful exploration of dharma through The Way of Flowers.
New York Insight Community Artisan Market & Fair
hosted by: New York Insight Meditation Center
New York Insight’s Artist Salon is delighted to announce our Second Annual Artisan Market & Fair! Last year’s fair featured more than 14 talented artists sharing their work, and this year’s gathering will once again showcase a vibrant mix of artisans and makers offering their beautifully handcrafted goods.
I’ll be selling some of my HolisticSpaces.com products (feng shui and ikebana items and more!) as well as offering readings.
