Tuesday, September 30, 2014

[EVENT] Halloween Events in Yokohama

In October, many Halloween events are going to be held in Yokohama.





Yokohama Anpanman Museum&Mall "Halloween 2014"

   date: Sep. 20th ~ Oct. 31st
 
  ・Stage Performance "Baikin-man to Odorou! (Let's dance with Baikin-man!)"
       date: every day
       time: 15:00~
       venue: museum area 1F Yanase Takashi Theater

     ・"Hora Hora Rally"
       get a hat and collect stamps.
       date: every day
       time: 15:20~
       venue: museum area & shopping area

     ・Halloween Fureai Time
       meet the characters with Halloween costumes.
       date: every day
       time: 16:00~
       venue: museum area

      ・Craft workshop
       an anpanman mask and a bag.
       date: every day
       time: 13:00~, 15:00~ (bag, 30kids each in order of arrival)
                10:30~, 16:30~ (mask)
      
       official  site: http://www.yokohama-anpanman.jp/info/2014/09/2014.html
       (only in Japanese)
 


"Motomachi Halloween 2014"
         
        date: Oct. 25th~ Oct. 31st  
             Oct. 31st  Let's go trick or treating in Halloween costumes!
        venue: Motomachi Shopping Street (Motomachi Chukagai Station)

       official site: http://www.motomachi.or.jp/event/halloween2014.html
       (only in Japanese)

Yokohama Bay Quarter "Kids Halloween Parade"
      
       date: Oct. 25th
       time: 11:30~, 13:30~, 15:30~ (30 min.)
       venue: Yokohama Bay Quarter
                  (Yokohama Station East Gate area)

       20 kids for each.
       entry qualifications: 2~6 years old kids (preschool kids),
                                        who can join the parade in thier own costumes.

       ☆An application in advance is needed!
           deadline: Oct. 16th
           Please send e-mail to ypsa3@yokohama-bayquarter.com
           with kid's name, age,
                   parent's name, age,
                   the nearest station,
                   the time when you want to join ( first choice and second choice),
                   where did you know this event?

           In case of too many applications, they will hold a draw for place allocation.

         official site: http://www.yokohama-bayquarter.com/page/event/#382
         (only in Japanese)
               

 ・PORTA "Halloween Star Magic Kids Halloween Parade"

   
         date: Oct 25th
         time : 10:30~, 14:00~
         venue: Yokohama PORTA
                    (an underground shopping arcade in Yokohama station East Gate area.)
        
         20 kids for each.
         entry qualifications: preschool and elementary school kids,
                                          who can join the parade in thier own costumes.

         ☆An application in advance is needed!
           deadline: Oct. 8th
           Please press "応募はこちらから" buttom and fill the form.
          
           In case of too many applications, they will hold a draw for place allocation.         
           They wil reply by Oct. 10th if you win.

          official site: http://www.yokohamaporta.jp/news/newsDetailPc.php?newsId=417
          (only in Japanese)
      
        
 ・Yokohama Yamate Seiyou-kan "Halloween walk 2014"

         date: Oct. 26th
         time: 10:00~16:00
         venue: Yamate & Yamashita area

         entry qualification: those who are in Halloween costumes
                                       (an application in advance is not needed.)
                                       Please get a stamp card at any start point.
                                       (10:00~, 6000 pieces)

          Other Halloween events are going to be held on that day.
          Cafe,  face painting, Halloween costume contest etc..

         official site: http://www2.yamate-seiyoukan.org/event/event/2014harouin9-2
         (only in Japanese)

Let's enjoy Halloween events in Yokohama with kids!



      







Wednesday, September 24, 2014

[ACTIVITY REPORT] Baby Massage and Mothers YOGA Workshop

IMCYは、7月17日と9月17日の2回にわたり、ベビーマッサージとママヨガのワークショップを開催しました。

会場は、横浜駅東口から徒歩4分のところにある、福祉保健活動拠点「フクシア」。9月17日の回では、ベビーマッサージクラスに5組のママと赤ちゃん、ヨガクラスに9人のママ達が参加して下さいました。



ベビーマッサージでは、自己紹介の後、使用するアプリコットカーネルオイル(赤ちゃんのマッサージに適したオイルで、荒れた肌を再生するそう。汗疹にも効果があるとのこと。)を肌に少し付け、反応を見るパッチテストを行ってから、マッサージが始まりました。

単に体をケアするだけでなく、ママと赤ちゃんとのコミュニケーションのもなるベビーマッサージ。その時のママの気持ちが赤ちゃんに伝わるのだそうです。

ママ達も赤ちゃんもリラックスしながら、様々な効果のあるマッサージを体験しました。






ママヨガでは、保育スタッフが同室で子供たちを見守り、ママ達は少しだけ子供と離れて自分自身のための時間を楽しみました。一人でのストレッチから、ペアヨガ、グループヨガまで、他のママ達とも交流しながら、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。照明を落とした部屋で、心地良い音楽を聴きながら、しばしのリラックスタイム。日々子育てに追われるママたちにとって、貴重な時間になったのではないかと思います。





終了後には、皆さんリフレッシュした表情をされていました。一緒に楽しむことをきっかけに、また新しい繋がりが生まれるといいなと思います。

参加して下さった皆様、ありがとうございました!


Tuesday, September 23, 2014

[LESSONS] Fuku Yoga: Yoga Lessons in Yokohama (Nishi & Naka)

We would like to introduce the regular lessons by our Baby Massage and Yoga & Pilates instructor, Fukiko Hirao.


Website:

Her new website! (updated May 2016)
http://fukuyoga.wix.com/fuku-yoga#!photo/cpax

You can check the latest schedule on her blog:
http://fukuyoga00.blog52.fc2.com
http://fukuyoga.wix.com/fuku-yoga#!news/ch3z
(in Japanese. Please use a translation tool)

Lesson Menu (http://fukuyoga.wix.com/fuku-yoga#!lesson-menu/csac
http://www.ab.auone-net.jp/~fukuyoga/menu.html)
 

-Maternity Yoga/Pilates
 16w and after. Please consult your doctor before attending. You may not be able to attend if you have some health problem regarding your pregnancy. 60min. Bring a towel, drink and stretchable cloths.

-Postpartum & BabyYoga 
 from 2 months after delivery. Baby massage included. 10:20-11:30 (70min). Bring a towel, drink,  stretchable cloths, a blanket for your baby and your Yoga mat if you have.

-Baby Massage
 from 2 months old to creeping stage (around 9 months old). 60min. Bring a bath towel, diapers and a handkerchief or something that ease your baby when s/he is undressed.

-Family Relax Yoga
 you can join with your child(ren). The instructor will do a picture-card show before starting to have children get used to the place and atmosphere. 13:00-14:10 (70min). Bring a towel, drink, stretchable cloths and your Yoga mat if you have.

-Kids' Yoga (3-6 y-old)

-FukuYoga Pilates
60 min. Bring stretchable cloths, drink, a small towel, a Yoga mat if you have or a bath towel if not.

-FukuYoga Basic Yoga
60 min. Bring stretchable cloths, drink, a small towel, a Yoga mat if you have or a bath towel if not.

Charge:
1,500 yen / lesson
4 carnets: 5,000 yen (valid for 3 months)
8 carnets: 8,000 yen (valid for 6 months)

Venues
Nishi Chiku Center (Okano-cho) Japanese room
Fujidana Chiku Center Japanese room
Higashi Totsuka
etc…

Want to join the lesson? Please
Sign Up by email: 
fukietfukiet0419[at]hotmail.com
*please change [at] into @. All lessons need to be reserved.

*Note*
-If you are coming with your kids (Postpartun&Baby Yoga, Baby Massage and Family Relax Yoga), it would be easier if you come a little earlier and give your children some time to get used to the place.
-You can bring toys for your children but please avoid musical toys.
-You can breast-feed or change diapers during the lesson.
-If you don't have a Yoga mat, you can bring a bath towel instead.

Friday, September 12, 2014

[SEMINAR] Parent-Child Personality (MBTI) Seminar

IMCY would like to introduce an MBTI trainer Ms. Gondo. You can also visit her blog for more detail. 


MBTI is the world's most popular and well-known personality assessment tool. It is commonly used by universities and companies to help individuals understand themselves and for teams to understand each other as well as to help communication.

Harumi Gondo is an MBTI trainer who specializes in helping parents understand themselves and their children to help in their parenting.

Harumi has run over a hundred sessions in the past year in Tokyo including one-on-one coaching sessions with JAXA astronauts.

Her parenting seminar is also offered to the Womens Group at Tokyo American Club and is available to moms who would like to know how to use this very powerful tool to help them in their parenting.