Yoga, Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga

Yoga Classes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridayat 6 p.m.

Yin Yoga Classes every Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.

The Zen Room and its students are pleased to announce Cathy Johnson as new director. Cathy has been practicing yoga for 10 years and teaching for 7 years. Her training includes Ashtanga, Bikram, and Sivananda styles under many teachers including Yoga for the Special Child founder Sonia Sumar. Mother of two, Cathy enjoys bringing yoga into everyday family life.

Zen Mediation with Danny

Classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m.

Please join me for Soto Zen meditation on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The class includes a little instruction, streching, breathing exercises and then two 15 minute sessions of meditation or zazen. These will be separated by three minute period of kinkin (walking Mediation). Afterwards, we will have a short reading with questions or tea.

Yoga with Julie

Classes every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m.

Noticing how well I felt after taking one yoga class, I was hooked. That was almost 15 years ago. Yoga has become one of my passions. I have studied several different styles of yoga with a variety of instructors. I love the philosophy of yoga and have been enjoying teaching for about 6 years. During each session we will work all the major muscle groups but before we start I like to ask input from the class participants. If there is anyone who has a particular stiff area or certain request, we can focus on those as well. This allows for each session to be customized, individual, and different from the last. Once per month I will have a 1 & 1/2 hour class, just for fun. (same price, date posted monthly at The Zen Room)
- Julie Schueler, RPM

Qigong with Muhammed

Classes every Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Riverfront Park.

Qigong
(Chi Kung)

The Zen room will start to offer Chi Kung (Qigong) Workshops. Chi kung (Qigong) is a series of ancient Chinese meditative and internal energy exercises that helps the practitioner increased physical energy, release tension, improved health and gain the ability to heal oneself and others. The word Qigong is made up of two Chinese words. Qi is usually translated to mean the life force that flows through all things in the universe and gong means a skill that is cultivated through steady practice. Together, Qigong means cultivating energy. Qigong is one of the most powerful prescription a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) doctor can use because it works directly on the body's healing energy system. Today in China, more than 100 million people practice is this self-healing energy system daily. In hospitals and clinics across China, Qigong is routinely prescribed to treat arthritis, asthma, bowel problems, diabetes, migraines, hypertension, rheumatism, neuralgia, stress, ulcers, and many other conditions. Qigong has also been used to successfully treat cancer and reduce or even eliminated the debilitating side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. The gentle rhythmic movements of Qigong has been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions. Those who maintain a constant practice of Qigong find that it helps one regain a youthful vitality, maintain health even into old age and speeds recovery from illness. Qigong's great appeal is that everyone can benefit, regardless of ability, age, belief system or life circumstances.
 

T’ai Chi with Muhammed

Classes every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. (The Saturday class will be held at the Riverfront Park.)

Taijiquan
(T'ai Chi Ch'uan)

T'ai Chi Ch'uan or "Supreme Ultimate Boxing" is one of the finest products of Chinese culture and philosophy. Based upon the principles of the I Ching and the philosophy of Lao Tze (Tao Te Ching),T'ai Chi is a system of rounded, fluid, and balanced movements, created to relax the mind as well as the body. Once a secret art, T'ai Chi Ch'uan is now practiced for health, meditation, enjoyment, relaxation, and self-defense by millions people in China and around the world. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is well-known for its healing properties in China, and is often prescribed by doctors in conjunction with other treatments or when other methods have failed.

About C. Muhammad A. Haqq

I earned black belts in Shotokan Karate and Aikido. I began my study of T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Yang Style) under the direction of Master T.T. Liang in 1978. Master Liang was 76 years old and had been practicing T'ai Chi for over 30 years. I thank him for his time and the wealth of knowledge that he so graciously shared with me.
In 1979, I began my study of Wah Lum Tam Tui Northern Praying Mantis www.wahlum.com/wah_lum_history.htm with Master P. Chan in Boston, Massachusetts. I moved to Orlando, Florida in 1980 and became the first inhabitant of the Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple, first dormitory facility in the U.S. devoted to studying of Kung Fu. I enrolled in a special program for the training of professional kung fu instructors and devoted myself to the learning of the practice, principles, and philosophy of Chinese martial arts. For over four and one half years of rigorous training, I practiced Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu, T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Chen and Yang Styles), a variety of Chinese weapons' forms and a array of Chi Kung exercises and meditations. I also taught classes and was the General Manger of the Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple, www.wahlum.com. Since then, I have given numerous demonstrations, lectures, workshops, and seminars around the country. My students' ages range from 4 to 70. T'ai Chi is truly a remarkable art. It is my sincere wish that my classes will help you to be healthy and at peace. Thank you.

Yoga with Wendy

Yoga Classes every Sunday at 7 p.m. and Kids Yoga Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

You are invited to practice Yoga fundamentals with Wendy Gray. Enthusiasm and a passion for Yoga have inspired her to share her practice with others. This class will focus on Yoga basics will be occasionally assisted by The Zen Room's weeknight Yoga instructor, Cathy. Let's learn and grow our Yoga practice together.

Please e-mail Wendy with any questions regarding this class at: wgray691@earthlink.net

NEW! Yoga with Andre

Prenatal Yoga every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

Andre's a 200-hr certified Yoga instructor. She has practiced Yoga for more than 10 years in Argentina, Venezuela, Japan, India and US. Her training includes Ashtanga, Sivananda and Kripalu styles under many different teachers. She has also studied Pranayama (breathwork) and Vipassana meditation extensively. A photographer and video-maker, she enjoys bringing Yoga into her everyday life. Contact her at yogawithandre@gmail.com.

Traditional Thai Massage with Angela

Angela has been a massage therapist for over 5 years.  She recently studied Thai Massage in Thailand and would love to share the beauty of this practice with you.

Thai Massage uses palm pressure, muscle stretching and compression, done in a rhythmic movement of gentle rocking.  Thai Massage enhances strength and flexibility, relaxes sore or tense muscles, and can recapture lost range of motion.

By encouraging lymphatic function, this massage can also detoxify the body, heighten the immune system, and prevent disease and/or injury by promoting flexibility.  Along with a healthy and nutritious lifestyle Thai Massage can create a feeling of balance and harmony.

Thai Massage is done on the floor with a mat, the work is done fully clothed an no oils are required.

Angela is available 7 days a week by appointment only.  419-618-3668
 
License #MA39802 and #MM22959                  

Receive $25 off with a package of 3 massages!
 
Prices:  60 min $75
            90 min $100
            2 hour $135

Gentle Yoga with Ruby

Ruby Saunders is a certified yoga teacher through the Chopra Center of Well Being, in Carlsbad, CA. and is registered with the National Yoga Alliance.

Ruby has study a yogic philosophy since 1991, and is committed to inspiring others in this profound transformation to wellbeing. Ruby teaches all age and leaves of fitness.

Classes are designed to be gentle flowing and heart centered (vinyasa) meditation in motion. The focus is on cultivating awareness, freedom of movement, developing a calm inner strength. With the use of precise alignment without struggling or straining, creating an inner journey towards healing, acceptance, empowerment and balance.

Experience your true essence through the practice of yoga.

Ruby also teaches Meditation, Self Healing Techniques and Integrated Energy Balancing. Ruby is also a Reiki Practitioner.

Discover for yourself Yoga’s many rewarding benefits!

Yoga with Diane

Classes every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

I am an enthusiastic hatha yoga practitioner for the past 10 years. I've
studied with local instructor Jan Seals, and continue to take classes
with Alycen LaBarca. My goal is to bring yoga, love, and peace to
others. I recently completed teacher training with Red Sun Yoga in
Orlando and received my certification in Hatha Yoga for Beginners. I
look forward sharing your practice with you, and invite you to relax and
rejuvenate Friday evenings at The Zen Room.