What is Zen? By definition it can be a few different things. It is a type of Buddhism, a Japanese practice focusing on meditation and intuition. The literal meaning of the word traced back to it’s source, the Chinese word Ch’an meaning “meditation”. I like the dictionary.com definition of Zen as a slang term for […]
The winter solstice is a personally noteworthy season for me as it holds solar returns for myself and my youngest and Western holiday festivities. Maybe it is because we naturally reflect on our lives with each journey around the sun, or could it be that the winter solstices marks a unique time of complete yin
In Zen Yoga, the Metal element represents the energy of structure, clarity, and letting go. Just as metal provides strength and form, this element invites us to cultivate discipline in our lives while also learning to release what no longer serves us. The lungs and large intestine are the organs associated with Metal, symbolizing the
As the end of the year approaches and everything seems that little bit more heightened than usual, it can be hard to make time to just… stop. So we’ve put together a playlist of classes that incorporate a few different techniques, including self-massage, pandiculation, qi gong-inspired movements, mantra, mudra and breathwork to move you gently from
