Teachers

is the educational director of the Kushi Institute of Europe has been teaching macrobiotics all over the world for over 30 years.

Adelbert is one of the pioneers in the natural food movement in Europe and initiated many products such as sourdough breads, natural tofu, tempeh and seitan, and a whole range of sugar-free products. He introduced Shiatsu and Feng Shui in Holland.

Lectures

•  The Secret World of Fermentation
A clear explanation of the importance of salt-fermented foods for our health, not only for better digestion but also to keep our immunity strong and to provide our body with the necessary nutrients, among which Vit B12.

•  The spiritual Meaning of Food
The awareness of the spiritual world is canalized by the earthly influences of food and environment.Spiritual clearness is a result of our daily food. How food creates spirit Adelbert will explain in this class.

•  Yin and Yang in Visual Diagnosis of your Constitution and Condition
Facial diagnosis and other traditional Far Eastern approaches can help us evaluate our own health, character, and consciousness. In this workshop Adelbert will introduce principles of Oriental diagnosis, including the correlation between the organs and facial and other bodily features in our condition and constitution. Learn to use your strong qualities and to strengthen your weaker points.

•   A Dietary Approach to Diabetes 1 and 2
This class gives an explanation of the misunderstanding about the 2 types of diabetes. The most common type of diabetes often follows a hypoglycaemic condition. Most important is how to strengthen the pancreas and stabilize blood sugar level. Adelbert will discuss the cause and how to deal with it on a natural way.

•   Alzheimer’s Brain Secrets
Neurologists claim that our body’s most important organ is the brain. Our brains conduct all our bodily functions. But what is ruling our brains? In this lecture you will hear the macrobiotic view as well as the dietary causes for Alzheimer’s disease. 

•   Your Human Nature Explained with the 5 Transformations and the 9 Star Ki
This class will give you the practical tools to understand energy flow, manage your life, and realize your goals.Guidelines and suggestions for getting the most from the year’s distinctive energy will be given.

Cooking Classes

•  Wild Herbs Festival
In this cooking class you will learn how to prepare wild vegetables and herbs on a medicinal and culinary way. Beautiful and very tasty!

Workshops

•  Stress and Fatigue Program (1 and 2)
The most common discomforts people share are stress and fatigue. These two workshops will focus on feeling relaxed, vital and without stress in a very practical way. A must for everybody who starts or ends the day with stress or is chronically tired! In every situation, at home and at your job you can apply what you learn regarding:
•  posture
•  breathing
•  visualization
•  ( self) massage
•  meditation
•  nutrition and instantly relaxing or strengthening drinks

•  Early Morning Meditation and Mantra’s
Sounds help to open your spiritual channel. Some very beautiful and powerful mantras will be introduced. Body activity and meditation: an excellent start of the day.

•  Do-in Early Morning Exercises
Self-massage to wake up your body and clear your mind. Wear light cotton clothes.

•  Nordic Walking
You need good walking shoes and preferably cotton clothes. Walking sticks will be available.

•  Oriental Diagnosis in Walking
You will be amazed by how your movements can teach you about yourself! Corrective exercises let the energy flow smoothly.

•  Nine Star Ki Games
A fun workshop with surprising revelations on personalities and characters. Feel attraction and repulsion. Feel the nourishing and overruling energy, based on astrological characters. And discover that there is no judgment, only interest and joyful amazement.