Make and Move: Flow and Fold

Get in the game through Make and Move, a series of programs that blend movement with art making to explore the intersections of sports, arts, and culture.

Start the new year with intention by blending movement and creativity through the meditative practice of yoga and the delicate art of origami.

From 2–7 p.m., drop in for the soothing, hands-on experience of creating origami, learning about the rich cultural history behind this intricate art form. Origami artist Linda Mihara will guide participants through folding techniques and designs, perfect for all skill levels. Together, these practices create a space for reflection, patience, and artistic expression — a mindful way to launch into the year ahead. All materials will be provided, so just bring yourself and a willingness to unwind and create!

Join us for two 75-minute mindful yoga flows at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., led by experienced instructors, to help center your body and focus your mind.

Event Schedule

2–7 p.m. | Drop-in Origami Workshop with Linda Mihara, Floor 2, Koret Education Center

4 p.m. | 75-Minute Yoga Class with Chanda Williams, Floor 4, White Box

5:30 p.m. | History of Origami in San Francisco Talk, Floor 2, Koret Education Center

6 p.m. | 75-Minute Yoga Class with Darren Main, featuring live music by Egemen Sanli, Floor 4, White Box

Please note: A limited number of mats will be available; feel free to bring your own if you can, along with any desired yoga props. There are no lockers or changing spaces inside the museum and the coat check cannot fit items larger than our cubbies.

About the Presenters

Chanda Williams, Ph.D., C-IAYT, RYT E-500, is a longtime yoga teacher, teacher trainer, yoga therapist, and practitioner. She is a postdoctoral research fellow at UCSF, holding a doctoral degree in somatic depth psychology, a master’s in integrative health, and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Her primary research interest focuses on integrative health and health disparities. Chanda aims to support the complex healing journeys of those who have experienced trauma with care, compassion, and understanding. For over ten years, she taught trauma-informed, mindfulness-based yoga practices to incarcerated populations in jails and prisons across California, including San Quentin State Prison. She offers in-person and online classes, training, workshops, and retreats. To learn more, visit her website at www.yogatherapywithchanda.com or connect on social media at CenteredwithChanda.

Linda Tomoko Mihara is an origami artist and designer based in San Francisco. She began her origami journey at age five and is the granddaughter of Tokinobu Mihara, a pioneer in English-language origami literature. In 2015, Linda was honored with the Asian Pacific American Heritage Award for her contributions to origami and the Asian Pacific American community. She has earned multiple awards for her innovative work, including recognition at the California State Fair Fine Art Competition. Linda’s professional work includes both private and commercial projects, and she frequently participates in global events and conventions. She has created origami for TV commercials and collaborated with renowned global brands. Additionally, she has curated exhibitions at institutions such as the National History Museum in Taipei. In addition to her origami expertise, Linda teaches Japanese-style gift wrapping. She is a part-owner and manager of Paper Tree in San Francisco’s Japantown and contributes as a columnist and online host for origami-related content.

For over thirty years, Darren Main has been writing books, teaching yoga, and speaking about mindful living. His work has evolved to support yoga teachers and studio owners in growing a successful and ethical yoga business. He currently lives in Northern California with his son, Jaden, and teaches yoga in San Francisco’s iconic Grace Cathedral.

Egemen Sanli, also known as Ege, is a contemporary dervish who has been on a lifelong journey to develop his own unique sound in world music while proudly representing his Turkish heritage. Sanli skillfully blends various world instruments such as the sitar, caglama, saz, santoor, oud, ngoni, kora, the Native American flute, and more to create an enchanting and rejuvenating experience for his listeners. With a mastery of traditional Eastern ragas, he infuses his lively improvisations with beats, loops, and synths to further enhance the hypnotic effect of his music. Based in Oakland, Sanli frequently performs around the California Bay Area and at festivals across the United States. Sanli is also a music producer and a certified yoga teacher.