Online: Full Bloom – A Meditative Summer Ikebana Immersion

Online: Full Bloom – A Meditative Summer Ikebana Immersion

with Anjie Cho

Sundays, July 19th – August 2nd, 2026 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET

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

No prior experience is needed—only curiosity and a willingness to see. No artistic experience required.

Some ikebana equipment is required. You may have most at home, but may need to purchase a kenzan. Participants will purchase their own flower material to practice.

The instructor recommends you gather the following materials early to practice at home after the first class:

– 10-12″ dia. x 2.5″h suiban style container
– 3″ dia. brass kenzan
– flower shears, or regular all-purpose scissors
– note: no need to have flowers for the first class

You can purchase before class directly from Anjie: https://www.holisticspaces.com/ikebana

or browse the suggested items from Anjie’s amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/anjiecho

Note: Equipment and flower material will be discussed in more detail in the first class.

What you will receive from this course:

• An introduction to, or reconnection with, sitting meditation
• An understanding of how to connect with the qi (life force) of a flower, and invite its wisdom into your mindfulness practice
• Instructional demonstrations on how to create ikebana arrangements, interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings
• Between classes, participants are invited to create flower arrangements to share during class
• Practical learning about ikebana equipment, where to purchase, and how to use
• A greater awareness of nature, the environment, and the world of flowers
• Connection with other meditators and people that love flowers and contemplative arts

Note: This program will be recorded. Recordings will be sent to all registrants after each session, so you are welcome to register even if you cannot attend one of the sessions.

Registration:

Please register below. If you are able, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.)

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Bring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy.

Volunteering

All of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities, please fill out our inquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.