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Our new center is located at:
220 Pier Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405

ph: 310.403.3124

We will offer Yoga, Martial Arts, Tai Chi, Chi Kung and more...with over 40 classes weekly!

See you there!

         
January '07    
   
Saturday, January 27
Sacred Energy Arts Matthew Raymond Cohen

Yoga Lab! ~ Core strength, Balance and Flow
Intermediate/advanced 
This workshop will begin with a vigorous vinyasa flow practice followed by an exploration into core strength and balance.  We will conclude with meditation.  Bring a pen and notebook for Q & A!  Experience this unique “lab setting” for more than just a yoga class but a forum to expand the mind as well as to deepen your practice.

 

2-5pm cost $35


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Sunday, January 28
Kun Tao Monkey Kung Fu Sifu Sifu Matthew Raymond Cohen

Workshop
All levels welcome!
Energetic principles and fundamentals of this rare style will be shared.  This is a great workshop to take for all planning to attend Uncle Bill’s February Seminar.  Don’t get caught stealing peaches!

 

10am -1pm cost $35

 

February '07    
   
Saturday, February 10      ART SHOW!

64 hearts & 23 other works                                                         
By Danielle Marguiles

6-10PM  

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Sunday, February 18th

Sacred Energy Arts

Partner Yoga Workshop

(a post Valentines Day celebration!)                 

Matthew Raymond Cohen
Intermediate/advanced

Consciously working with a partner builds greater awareness and sensitivity which translates quickly and dramatically into ones solo yoga practice and life. Emphasis will be placed on breath, postural alignment and the cultivation of support, trust, and joy.  Bring a partner or one will be supplied for you!
11-2PM cost $40

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Saturday/Sunday (February 24&25)
Kun Tao Silat Seminar Willem De Thouars (Uncle Bill)

Some Martial Arts experience is recommended,
All are welcome!

Join us as we welcome Matthew’s Sifu Uncle Bill in this series of workshops that are guaranteed to expand your horizons.  Bring a great attitude and an open mind!

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Day 1 (Saturday)
10am – 1:00pm Monkey Style Kung Fu and Footwork
In this workshop you will learn drills, techniques, principles and leg maneuvers from Uncle Bill’s “salad bowl”.  Monkey Kung Fu is one of Uncle’s many specialties. We are
Honored he will be here to share with us his knowledge.  Monkey style is fun, unpredictable, and devastating.

3 – 6pm Kun Tao Silat - Empty Hand Close Quarter Combat
Uncle’s close quarter combat is some of the most practical an authentic martial arts you will ever see.  This Art is known for its explosive energy in striking, wild animal power and perfect angulations.

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Day 2 (Sunday)  
10am – 1:00pm Internal Arts
Chi Kung is what has kept Uncle Bill training strong for over 65 years.  In this workshop
Uncle will share elements of his internal healing & martial arts:  Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Pakua,
& Shing Yi.

3 – 6pm Bodyweight, Weapons and Equipment Training
Learn some of Uncle’s famous blade work & equipment training for power, strength & root.
Some partner and bodyweight exercises will be taught developed for the martial artist.

Cost 1 workshop $60 / 2 workshops $110 / 3workshops $150 / All 4 workshops $185
*Law enforcement $175 for all 4 workshops

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BIO
Willem de Thouars or “Uncle Bill” to his family, friends and students comes from a long line of martial artists.  Uncle has over 65 years experience in the martial arts and is a master of over
half a dozen Indonesian martial arts, a dozen Chinese arts including Tai Chi, Pakua, Shing Yi, Shaolin (tiger, snake, crane, dragon, eagle, mantis and more), fencing, boxing, throwing, ground fighting and on & on!

Though Uncle Bill is considered a “Teachers” teacher and has had great teachers himself, he still considers his greatest teachers remain nature and animals, especially the monkeys of East Java he sparred with in the late 1940’s!  Don’t miss this opportunity to train with an “old school” martial arts player.
March '07    
   
Friday, March 2
Kirtan with Dave Stringer  
An evening of music and community!  We are pleased to welcome Dave to share his many talents in such an intimate setting.  Come enjoy a heartfelt evening.  Limited seating so reserve your space early!  
8PM Cost $30

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Saturday/Sunday March 24 & 25
Danse De Rue Savate  

Martial Arts Seminar – Boxe Francaise
Professeur Paul Buitron is the 1st American to receive the prestigious Silver Glove in France.  He is also fully trained in his family style of Zipota. The art of Savate (Boxe Francaise) is an ancient combat system that employs strikes with hands, elbows, knees & feet; as well as a complete weapons system.  This seminar will be very informative, practical and exciting!    Space is LIMITED ~ please register early…

 
310.500.9407 Contact:  Mike Long for all details 

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Saturday, March 31

Prototypes for Tea ~ Artful Tea Pots, Tea Cups and chawan

Ceramic creations by Ron Capri Bernardo                
6-10pm  
   

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Mark your calendars:

Sacred Energy Arts  

100 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
 

With Matthew Raymond Cohen
JULY 2007  
Contact us for more information.
Limited Space ~ register Early!