"No hurry, no slack... a well paced practice is the key to success."
-Kuo Lien-Ying
Online Classes:
Hello All,
I'm currently offering the following online classes, each week. These are donation based, meaning donations are appreciated, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds. It is my hope that these classes will be a positive support to your continued health, happiness, and well-being... hope to see you there!
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✨ Thank You! ✨🙏🏻✨
Ongoing Weekly Zoom Classes:
Chen Tai Chi & Qigong
(M / W / F) (10 - 10:30am)
Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/451984759
Passcode: 3mk6vb
Class Description: In this class we will practice some of the Silk Reeling Exercises from Chen Style Tai Chi, and various different qigong exercises. This practice includes tai chi movements, qigong, self-massage, and standing / or seated meditation. The exercises are geared towards gently relaxing and strengthening the body, circulating and increasing the flow of energy throughout, releasing stress and tension, improving health and immune function, and cultivating a calm mind.
* Comfortable workout clothing is suggested.
* Comfortable workout clothing is suggested.
Sunday Satsang
(Every Sunday Evening) (7 - 8pm)
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88333290781
Passcode: 988654
Description: Satsang is 'to be with our true essence of Being / Awareness, the Heart of existence Itself.' This gathering will follow that primary intention, and will include opening mantras, pranayama, seated meditation, and discussion.
* Comfortable clothing, and use of a meditation cushion, firm pillow, or chair to sit on is suggested.
* Opening Mantras (For those who would like to learn and follow along,
here you can see the sanskrit mantras, along with the english translations)
* Comfortable clothing, and use of a meditation cushion, firm pillow, or chair to sit on is suggested.
* Opening Mantras (For those who would like to learn and follow along,
here you can see the sanskrit mantras, along with the english translations)
Private Lessons:
Please feel free to contact Ben for any enquiries about private lessons, rates, and availability.
Private sessions via Skype or Zoom, is also an option.
Private sessions via Skype or Zoom, is also an option.
Ongoing Weekly (In Public) Classes:
(Please Note: All 'in public' classes are on hold until the current 'Shelter in Place' order has been lifted)
Monday
12 - 1 pm - Pacific Shores Club - Hatha Yoga
(non-public class)
4 - 5 pm - San Mateo Athletic Club - Taijiquan (Silk Reeling Exercises & Laoijia Yilu)
Tuesday
('Mind/Body' Staff at Canyon Ranch Retreat Center)
Wednesday
10 - 11 am - Woodside Library - Taijiquan (Silk Reeling Exercises & Chen 48 Form) (free to the public)
(meets in the garden area, behind the library)
12 - 1 pm - Pacific Shores Club -Hatha Yoga
(non-public class)
4 - 5 pm - San Mateo Athletic Club - Hunyuan Qigong
7:30 - 8:45 pm - Planet Granite (Blmnt.) - Hatha Yoga / Raja Yoga (level 2 - 3)
Thursday
('Mind/Body' Staff at Canyon Ranch Retreat Center)
Friday
10 - 11 am - Portola Valley Library - Hunyuan Qigong (free to the public)
(meets in the redwood grove area, behind the library)
('Mind/Body' Staff at Canyon Ranch Retreat Center)
Sunday
('Mind/Body' Staff at Canyon Ranch Retreat Center)
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Note: "Hatha / Raja Yoga" classes will focus on asana and pranayama practice, as well as more extended seated meditation practice, whereas "Hatha Yoga" classes will generally speaking not spend as much time on the more extended seated meditation practices of Raja Yoga.
12 - 1 pm - Pacific Shores Club - Hatha Yoga
(non-public class)
4 - 5 pm - San Mateo Athletic Club - Taijiquan (Silk Reeling Exercises & Laoijia Yilu)
Tuesday
('Mind/Body' Staff at Canyon Ranch Retreat Center)
Wednesday
10 - 11 am - Woodside Library - Taijiquan (Silk Reeling Exercises & Chen 48 Form) (free to the public)
(meets in the garden area, behind the library)
12 - 1 pm - Pacific Shores Club -Hatha Yoga
(non-public class)
4 - 5 pm - San Mateo Athletic Club - Hunyuan Qigong
7:30 - 8:45 pm - Planet Granite (Blmnt.) - Hatha Yoga / Raja Yoga (level 2 - 3)
Thursday
('Mind/Body' Staff at Canyon Ranch Retreat Center)
Friday
10 - 11 am - Portola Valley Library - Hunyuan Qigong (free to the public)
(meets in the redwood grove area, behind the library)
('Mind/Body' Staff at Canyon Ranch Retreat Center)
Sunday
('Mind/Body' Staff at Canyon Ranch Retreat Center)
~~
Note: "Hatha / Raja Yoga" classes will focus on asana and pranayama practice, as well as more extended seated meditation practice, whereas "Hatha Yoga" classes will generally speaking not spend as much time on the more extended seated meditation practices of Raja Yoga.
Class Locations:
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Portola Valley Library
765 Portola Rd. Portola Valley, CA 94028 Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Rd. Woodside, CA 94062 |
San Mateo Athletic Club
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94402 650/378.7373 Pacific Shores Club 1100 Seaport Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94063 650/817.9035 |
Planet Granite (Belmont)
100 El Camino Real Belmont, CA 94002 650/591.3030 Canyon Ranch Retreat Center 16350 Skyline Blvd. Woodside, CA 94062 |
Class Levels:
Level 1:
More time spent on foundational postures, and basic alignment principles for safety, strength and integration of body, and proper energy flow.
Level 2:
More challenging sequences and variations are introduced, as well as a bit more time spent with inversions and arm balancing poses.
Level 3:
More challenging sequences and variations, inversions, arm balancing poses, as well as a more extended meditation and pranayama practice.
Note: Class levels are intended to support the practitioner in better determining the type of class that is the best fit for them, at their current place in their practice. All classes include instruction in mindfulness, proper breathing, proper postural alignment, and relaxation. Posture modifications and variation suggestions will be offered, when appropriate. If no class level is mentioned it means the class is suitable for all levels.
