The I Ching For Your Year Ahead

Begin 2027 with clarity and intention at this hands-on, in-person workshop, where you'll learn to consult the ancient Chinese I Ching and use its wisdom to navigate the year ahead.

As a new year begins, many of us wonder what it might bring. Whether you're standing at a crossroads, facing a big decision, or simply seeking greater clarity amid life's changes, the I Ching, or Book of Changes, offers a unique way to explore your questions and possibilities.

Consulted for centuries as a source of wisdom and guidance, the I Ching doesn't predict a fixed future. Instead, it invites us to look more deeply at the present, recognise the patterns of change at work in our lives, and consider how we might move forward with greater clarity and intention.

This workshop is led by clinical psychologist, mindfulness teacher and author Dr Lisa Langer, who brings more than 40 years of personal experience with the I Ching. Her rare combination of clinical insight, contemplative practice and long familiarity with the oracle means she can guide you through its symbols and images in a way that's grounded, accessible and directly relevant to real life decisions and transitions.

What to expect

This is an engaging, interactive day combining guided meditation, individual consultations, hands-on practice and meaningful group discussion. You'll learn how to consult the oracle step by step, conduct your own readings on the questions that matter to you, and share insights with others in a supportive and welcoming environment. You'll leave with personal insights for the year ahead, greater confidence in consulting the I Ching, and practical tools to continue working with it on your own.

This in-person workshop includes

• The foundations of the I Ching and its understanding of life's constant changes
• How to formulate meaningful questions about the year ahead
• How to cast hexagrams and begin interpreting their messages
• Working with the symbols, images and changing lines of the I Ching
• Applying the oracle's guidance to personal decisions, transitions and emerging possibilities in 2027
• Developing an ongoing relationship with the I Ching as a resource for everyday life

Who is this for?

• Anyone standing at a crossroads or facing an important decision in the year ahead
• Those navigating a life transition who would value fresh perspective and clarity
• People curious about the I Ching who would like a practical, guided introduction
• Those already familiar with the oracle who wish to deepen their practice and confidence
• Anyone interested in contemplative, reflective tools for intentional living

No previous experience with the I Ching is necessary; complete beginners and seasoned practitioners alike are warmly welcome.

What to bring

• Three ordinary coins (pennies are perfect)
• A notebook and pen
• A copy of The Everyday I Ching by Sarah Dening (recommended but not essential)

Step into 2027 with intention: book your place now and discover how the timeless wisdom of the I Ching can help you meet the changes ahead with confidence and clarity.

Meet your tutor, Dr Lisa Langer

Dr Lisa Langer is a practising clinical psychologist and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Northwell/Hofstra School of Medicine. She founded PRACTICE Body Mind Soul, a wellness centre in Roslyn, NY, which was acquired by the Katz Women's Institute/Northwell Health System as their first Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine. A certified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Lisa speaks widely to healthcare professionals, educators and community organisations about how mindfulness can improve our lives, and is the author of Deeper into Mindfulness. With more than 40 years of personal practice with the I Ching, Lisa brings warmth, psychological depth and a gentle, practical approach that makes this ancient oracle meaningful for modern lives.

What previous participants say about Dr Lisa Langer's events:

"Content excellent. It was just what I needed, a detailed practical explanation of how to use the I Ching, which is complex. I had tried to understand it before and failed, so this workshop was just what just right."

"I enjoyed the I Ching workshop with Dr Lisa Langer. She was really personable and put a lot of energy and enthusiasm into the workshop. Although we spent quite a lot of time focusing on intuition, I felt in retrospect that it was worth it because I began to see how the I Ching is a tool that relies on the intuitive faculty."

"The course was excellent, the tutor was lovely and the other participants were nice too!"