
Upcoming events

Let’s Have a Conversation|End of Life Series|Part 1
We have 10,000 people turning 65 each day.
Are we ready for the silver tsunami?
Join us for a film series that sparks conversation about end of life, death, the toll on caregivers, grief, and how we can support our loved ones and communities. Enjoy an engaging panel discussion and light refreshments.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
1:30-3:30pm
Part 1| Caregiver-a love story &
Taking Care

Book Club-It's Ok You're Not Ok
Join me to discuss the book It’s Ok You’re Not Ok by Megan Devine

Let’s Have a Conversation| Part 2
We have 10,000 people turning 65 each day.
Are we ready for the silver tsunami?
Join us for a film series that sparks conversation about end of life, death, the toll on caregivers, grief, and how we can support our loved ones and communities. Enjoy an engaging panel discussion and light refreshments.


CASI-Qigong
The Yi Jing Jing (Muscle and Tendon Changing Classic) is a qigong exercise set of 12 movements that focus on the health of the joints, muscles, and tendons. The Yi Jing Jing will help you feel more strength, flexibility, and balance.
Class is free for CASI members and $10 for the community.

Cultivating Mindfulness
Join us to cultivate mindfulness through art, qigong, meditation, and sound healing in the Figge galleries. Practitioners will be guided to explore ways to meditate by being open, relaxed, and receptive. This event will be guided by Becky Nakashima Brooke who is a yoga teacher, qigong teacher, and sound healer. All are welcome. No experience necessary. Please bring a mat.

CASI-Qigong
The Yi Jing Jing (Muscle and Tendon Changing Classic) is a qigong exercise set of 12 movements that focus on the health of the joints, muscles, and tendons. The Yi Jing Jing will help you feel more strength, flexibility, and balance.
Class is free for CASI members and $10 for the community.

Prairie Oaks Sangha Monthly In Person Meditation
The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth,
dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Monthly In-Person: first Sunday of each month 1-2PM CT at Illuminate Healing Studio.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to get settled. Opening & welcome;15-20 minutes of sitting meditation; 5 minute walking meditation; shorter sitting meditation; Dharma reading/talk; dharma sharing; 5 minute closing.

Heart 2 Heart- A Compassionate Approach on Talking About Grief with Children
Location:
Schuetzen Park
700 Waverly Road
Davenport, Iowa
Event Details:
Illuminate Healing Studio and Emily Gordon Counseling
Join us for a special workshop aimed at helping individuals navigate the sensitive topic of grief with children. This event will feature therapeutic activities including:
A storytelling session
A memory box-making activity
A grief ritual with therapeutic sound
This event is free, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot as soon as possible!

CASI-Qigong
The Yi Jing Jing (Muscle and Tendon Changing Classic) is a qigong exercise set of 12 movements that focus on the health of the joints, muscles, and tendons. The Yi Jing Jing will help you feel more strength, flexibility, and balance.
Class is free for CASI members and $10 for the community.

Grief Ritual
Attendees will experience a grieving ritual followed by a sound bath. A grieving ritual is a symbolic act where we are able to express our grief through mindful actions. Grieving comes in many different forms. This could be related to personal losses, concerns for loved ones’ well-being, environmental concerns, etc.

Cultivating Mindfulness at the Figge Art Museum
Join us to cultivate mindfulness through art, qigong, meditation, and sound healing in the Figge galleries. Practitioners will be guided to explore ways to meditate by being open, relaxed, and receptive. This event will be guided by Becky Nakashima Brooke who is a yoga teacher, qigong teacher, and sound healer. All are welcome. No experience necessary.

End of Life Doulas
Join me at Black Hawk College to learn more about my role as an end of life doula. Please see the class description below.
Learn about end-of-life doulas, also known as EOLDs. These dedicated professionals offer comprehensive, non-medical assistance and solace to individuals who are either preparing for or currently undergoing their end-of-life journey. EOLDs provide a wide range of services, including education, emotional and social support, spiritual guidance, logistical and practical aid, and continued assistance both prior to and following the passing. End-of-life doulas play a crucial role in augmenting and enhancing the care provided by family members and other caregivers, including hospice providers.