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Sundays 1:30-2:45 pm – starting August 27

Saturdays  1:30-2:45 pm – starting September 2

ZenDance awakens the body and mind, based on a beautiful ancient Korean meditation technique. It combines lower abdominal (tanjun) breathing, tai chi, meditation and dance. Specific benefits include:

• Tanjun breathing: transforms ki (life force) up all of the energy centers.
• Movement creation: transforms ki from the tanjun area to the rest of the body by concentrating the mind on the process of creating each movement, becoming a dance meditation.
• Peace of mind: one’s complex illusions and emotions can be transformed into movement creation by the vocal sounding of Yimoko (WhatAmI?) breathing.
• Harmony of yin and yang: one can release emotions of anger and negativity in the process of dance improvisation.
• Calming the mind-body: through mudra (hand poses), walking and sitting meditation.

ZenDance consists of:

1. Gentle spiral movement, stretching while simultaneously making the sound Yimoko, contracting and releasing the tanjun (lower abdominal) area
2. Spinal and pelvic isolation movement
3. Strengthening the sphincter, abdominal, and leg muscles
4. Dance improvisation to release emotions by creating expressive individual movements
5. Mudra (hand gesture) meditation
6. Walking meditation
7. Sitting meditation to encourage the experience of absolute centeredness, balance and harmony.

Anyone who wishes to express their emotions joyfully and freely through movement will benefit from ZenDance.

Starting at minute 2:56 of this video is an interesting discussion of ZenDance by Sun Ock Lee from a performance and meditational standpoint, interspersed with actual performance snippets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4kGyqPrMe8

Dr. Sun Ock Lee

Sun Ock Lee is both a practitioner of Zen meditation from Korea and a world-renowned dancer, choreographer, teacher. Her life’s work, ZenDance, is a fusion of both worlds: meditation and movement.

Beyond creating mindful dance art, Sun – or “Sunny” – is dedicated reducing human suffering in the world. Her vocal meditation continually poses the question, “What is the true self?” Every aspect of her meditative movement technique is designed to provide mental, emotional and physical freedom from the stress and anxiety of the complex world we live in.

Traveling the globe, working everywhere from India to New York, from Europe to Singapore and Australia, sharing her dance and insight, Sun has received numerous honors and awards from artistic, scholarly and medical corners.

A huge presence in a tiny body, she is as powerful as she can be ethereal. A review of one of her performances in New York, where she taught and danced for years, included this description: “Time stood still, and every step and gesture seemed to emerge from eternity.” And from another review of her dance, Sun Ock Lee was “poised… between body and spirit.”

Prolific in sharing the wisdom she has garnered over her lifetime, Sun is the author of a number of books on, including Zen Quest: Enlightenment in Dance and ZenDance – Meditation in Movement.  Dr. Lee is the Secretary General of the Asia-Pacific Performing Arts Network (under UNESCO).

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Mondays 3 – 4 pm  – starting Aug 28

Fridays 3 – 4 pm  – starting Sept 1

The purpose of Stress Management Movement Meditation is to enhance everyday life through awareness of the equilibrium of a healthy mind and body, via healing movement. The techniques are designed to reduce stress-bound ki energy and allow it to flow through the whole body.

What is Stress Management Meditation?

• Unraveling stress in the mind through body movements.
• Having the mind concentrate on each movement holistically.
• Coordinating thought and breathing to become one as movement is created.
• Recognizing that muscles and nerves are controlled by the mind while you are moving.
• Seeking the source of movement creation, the mind which cannot be seen, known or touched.
• Exploring the question, “What am I?” in the unsolvable quest that is Yimoko meditation. Yimoko is the embodiment of movement united with breath, sound and thought.
• Exploring the movement with breathing, Yimoko and mudra (hand movement) that is defined as Mudra meditation.
• Releasing worry and stress, nerves and muscles through movement meditation.
• Expressing inner feelings through improvised movement.
• Transforming anger, sadness, excitement, distress, etc. into equilibrium.

This Stress Management technique can improve body posture, increase flexibility of body movement, strengthen abdominal and sphincter muscles, and alleviate incontinence. It helps the mind-body balance, relieving stress-induced problems, such as insomnia, weak stomach, diabetes, high blood pressure and computer syndrome.

The movement practice can benefit one’s physique and diet. Concentrating the mind on the  breathing can bring peace of mind and contentment with life.

Dr. Sun Ock Lee

Sun Ock Lee is both a practitioner of Zen meditation from Korea and a world-renowned dancer, choreographer, teacher. Her life’s work, Zen Dance, is a fusion of both worlds: meditation and movement.

Beyond creating mindful dance art, Sun – or “Sunny” – is dedicated reducing human suffering in the world. Her vocal meditation continually poses the question, “What is the true self?” Every aspect of her meditative movement technique is designed to provide mental, emotional and physical freedom from the stress and anxiety of the complex world we live in.

Traveling the globe, working everywhere from India to New York, from Europe to Singapore and Australia, sharing her dance and insight, Sun has received numerous honors and awards from artistic, scholarly and medical corners.

A huge presence in a tiny body, she is as powerful as she can be ethereal. A review of one of her performances in New York, where she taught and danced for years, included this description: “Time stood still, and every step and gesture seemed to emerge from eternity.” And from another review of her dance, Sun Ock Lee was “poised… between body and spirit.”

Prolific in sharing the wisdom she has garnered over her lifetime, Sun is the author of a number of books on, including Zen Quest: Enlightenment in Dance and Zen Dance – Meditation in Movement.  Dr. Lee is the Secretary General of the Asia-Pacific Performing Arts Network (under UNESCO).

with Sarah Daigle

Sunday, April 17

4:30 pm  – 6:00 pm

Why not utilize scientifically proven tools, both modern and ancient, to change brain wave patterns in order to reduce stress & boost the immune system, while increasing mental clarity, productivity & happiness?

This is an EASY meditation appropriate for any age or experience level. The gong helps people to achieve a deeper state of meditation than they are normally to attain using other methods! Perfect for those new to meditation!

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Chairs are available. Most people prefer to lie on a yoga mat for a gong meditation. Bring anything you like to help make yourself comfortable (blankets, pillows, etc.) when on the floor! It is also a good idea to have a bottle of water!

The gong is an ancient instrument and its healing vibrations have been used around the world. Listeners can benefit in numerous ways, including stilling the mind and strengthening the nervous system to effectively deal with daily, stressful challenges.

No prior experience, effort or practice is required to participate, everyone welcome!

Sarah Daigle, is Reiki master, Gong master & Intuitive Wellness coach. After a near death experience, Sarah awakened to the understanding of her purpose to assist others in their journey of awakening – releasing the old, discovering their passions and remembering their unique power here on Earth. At this time she was propelled her forward with her Reiki practice. Her journey has turned into an exciting ever-evolving adventure of helping to raise the vibration of the planet, utilizing harmonic vibrations with the Gong and her voice, her intuition and guidance from her Spirit Guides, helping her clients to align with their higher and cosmic selves for a more synchronistic life.

Sarah’s lineage of gong teachers consists of: Gong Master Barbara Cole, Gongmuse Surana, Angelo Surinder and the direct decendent of Yogi Bajhan, Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux.

“Sound is the bridge from physical to metaphysical (beyond physical). Even though you can not see the sound waves created from the physical instrument, you can feel them, and that is very much a reality.”

with Barbara Cole

Why not utilize scientifically proven tools, both modern and ancient, to change brain wave patterns in order to reduce stress & boost the immune system, while increasing mental clarity, productivity & happiness?

This is an EASY meditation appropriate for any age or experience level. The gong helps people to achieve a deeper state of meditation than one is normally able to experience using other methods! Perfect for those new to meditation!

The gong is an ancient instrument and its healing vibrations have been used around the world. Listeners can benefit in numerous ways, including stilling the mind and strengthening the nervous system to effectively deal with daily, stressful challenges.

No prior experience, effort or practice is required to participate, everyone welcome! The gong goddess studio does not conflict with any religious beliefs, it simply quiets the mind. Simply relax comfortably and breathe deeply for a healing sound experience of the gong.

Numerous scientific and medical studies support the validity of the techniques taught by Barbara Cole, and even large corporations now include them in their employee wellness programs and have seen results!

Barbara has personally taught these techniques at corporations, schools, recovery centers, retreats, seminars, incarceration facilities, hospitals, and more.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Chairs are available. Most people prefer to lie on a yoga mat for a gong meditation. Bring anything you like to help make yourself comfortable (blankets, pillows, etc.) when on the floor! It is also a good idea to have a bottle of water (with a lid)!

Barbara Cole is a Stress-Relief Specialist, meditation mentor, Gong Master/Teacher, author, recording artist, Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer and Reiki Master/Teacher. Having lived in several countries, she has had the opportunity to study many different forms of spirituality and meditation. Barbara’s real-world teaching style and down-to-earth way of relating helps people to feel safe and comfortable when learning new things. She has found that teaching others how to meditate and heal themselves is her greatest passion and life’s purpose. This has led to her “Meditation IN Education” movement which holds the vision of seeing meditation taught and practiced in every classroom on the planet! Barbara also enjoys teaching and mentoring within the corporate and at-risk communities. More information on her work can be found at www.ScienceOfStressRelief.com and, coming soon, www.MeditationInEducation.com

with Barbara Cole

Why not utilize scientifically proven tools, both modern and ancient, to change brain wave patterns in order to reduce stress & boost the immune system, while increasing mental clarity, productivity & happiness?

This is an EASY meditation appropriate for any age or experience level. The gong helps people to achieve a deeper state of meditation than one is normally able to experience using other methods! Perfect for those new to meditation!

The gong is an ancient instrument and its healing vibrations have been used around the world. Listeners can benefit in numerous ways, including stilling the mind and strengthening the nervous system to effectively deal with daily, stressful challenges.

No prior experience, effort or practice is required to participate, everyone welcome! The gong does not conflict with any religious beliefs, it simply quiets the mind. Simply relax comfortably and breathe deeply for a healing sound experience of the gong.

Barbara Cole is a Stress-Relief Specialist, meditation mentor, Gong Master/Teacher, author, recording artist, Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer and Reiki Master/Teacher. Having lived in several countries, she has had the opportunity to study many different forms of spirituality and meditation. Barbara’s real-world teaching style and down-to-earth way of relating helps people to feel safe and comfortable when learning new things. She has found that teaching others how to meditate and heal themselves is her greatest passion and life’s purpose. This has led to her “Meditation IN Education” movement which holds the vision of seeing meditation taught and practiced in every classroom on the planet! Barbara also enjoys teaching and mentoring within the corporate and at-risk communities. More information on her work can be found at www.ScienceOfStressRelief.com and, coming soon, www.MeditationInEducation.com

with Barbara Cole

Why not utilize scientifically proven tools, both modern and ancient, to change brain wave patterns in order to reduce stress & boost the immune system, while increasing mental clarity, productivity & happiness?

This is an EASY meditation appropriate for any age or experience level. The gong helps people to achieve a deeper state of meditation than one is normally able to experience using other methods! Perfect for those new to meditation!

The gong is an ancient instrument and its healing vibrations have been used around the world. Listeners can benefit in numerous ways, including stilling the mind and strengthening the nervous system to effectively deal with daily, stressful challenges.

No prior experience, effort or practice is required to participate, everyone welcome! The gong goddess studio 3does not conflict with any religious beliefs, it simply quiets the mind. Simply relax comfortably and breathe deeply for a healing sound experience of the gong.

Numerous scientific and medical studies support the validity of the techniques taught by Barbara Cole, and even large corporations now include them in their employee wellness programs and have seen results!

Barbara has personally taught these techniques at corporations, schools, recovery centers, retreats, seminars, incarceration facilities, hospitals, and more.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Chairs are available. Most people prefer to lie on a yoga mat for a gong meditation. Bring anything you like to help make yourself comfortable (blankets, pillows, etc.) when on the floor! It is also a good idea to have a bottle of water (with a lid)!

Barbara Cole is a Stress-Relief Specialist, meditation mentor, Gong Master/Teacher, author, recording artist, Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer and Reiki Master/Teacher. Having lived in several countries, she has had the opportunity to study many different forms of spirituality and meditation. Barbara’s real-world teaching style and down-to-earth way of relating helps people to feel safe and comfortable when learning new things. She has found that teaching others how to meditate and heal themselves is her greatest passion and life’s purpose. This has led to her “Meditation IN Education” movement which holds the vision of seeing meditation taught and practiced in every classroom on the planet! Barbara also enjoys teaching and mentoring within the corporate and at-risk communities. More information on her work can be found at www.ScienceOfStressRelief.com and, coming soon, www.MeditationInEducation.com

with Barbara Cole

Why not utilize scientifically proven tools, both modern and ancient, to change brain wave patterns in order to reduce stress & boost the immune system, while increasing mental clarity, productivity & happiness?

This is an EASY meditation appropriate for any age or experience level. The gong helps people to achieve a deeper state of meditation than one is normally able to experience using other methods! Perfect for those new to meditation!

The gong is an ancient instrument and its healing vibrations have been used around the world. Listeners can benefit in numerous ways, including stilling the mind and strengthening the nervous system to effectively deal with daily, stressful challenges.

No prior experience, effort or practice is required to participate, everyone welcome! The gong goddess studio 3does not conflict with any religious beliefs, it simply quiets the mind. Simply relax comfortably and breathe deeply for a healing sound experience of the gong.

Numerous scientific and medical studies support the validity of the techniques taught by Barbara Cole, and even large corporations now include them in their employee wellness programs and have seen results!

Barbara has personally taught these techniques at corporations, schools, recovery centers, retreats, seminars, incarceration facilities, hospitals, and more.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Chairs are available. Most people prefer to lie on a yoga mat for a gong meditation. Bring anything you like to help make yourself comfortable (blankets, pillows, etc.) when on the floor! It is also a good idea to have a bottle of water (with a lid)!

Barbara Cole is a Stress-Relief Specialist, meditation mentor, Gong Master/Teacher, author, recording artist, Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer and Reiki Master/Teacher. Having lived in several countries, she has had the opportunity to study many different forms of spirituality and meditation. Barbara’s real-world teaching style and down-to-earth way of relating helps people to feel safe and comfortable when learning new things. She has found that teaching others how to meditate and heal themselves is her greatest passion and life’s purpose. This has led to her “Meditation IN Education” movement which holds the vision of seeing meditation taught and practiced in every classroom on the planet! Barbara also enjoys teaching and mentoring within the corporate and at-risk communities. More information on her work can be found at www.ScienceOfStressRelief.com and, coming soon, www.MeditationInEducation.com

with Barbara Cole

Why not utilize scientifically proven tools, both modern and ancient, to change brain wave patterns in order to reduce stress & boost the immune system, while increasing mental clarity, productivity & happiness?

This is an EASY meditation appropriate for any age or experience level. The gong helps people to achieve a deeper state of meditation than one is normally able to experience using other methods! Perfect for those new to meditation!

The gong is an ancient instrument and its healing vibrations have been used around the world. Listeners can benefit in numerous ways, including stilling the mind and strengthening the nervous system to effectively deal with daily, stressful challenges.

No prior experience, effort or practice is required to participate, everyone welcome! The gong does not conflict with any religious beliefs, it simply quiets the mind. Simply relax comfortably and breathe deeply for a healing sound experience of the gong.

Numerous scientific and medical studies support the validity of the techniques taught by Barbara Cole, and even large corporations now include them in their employee wellness programs and have seen results!

Barbara has personally taught these techniques at corporations, schools, recovery centers, retreats, seminars, incarceration facilities, hospitals, and more.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Chairs are available. Most people prefer to lie on a yoga mat for a gong meditation. Bring anything you like to help make yourself comfortable (blankets, pillows, etc.) when on the floor! It is also a good idea to have a bottle of water (with a lid)!  

Barbara Cole is a Stress-Relief Specialist, meditation mentor, Gong Master/Teacher, author, recording artist, Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer and Reiki Master/Teacher. Having lived in several countries, she has had the opportunity to study many different forms of spirituality and meditation. Barbara’s real-world teaching style and down-to-earth way of relating helps people to feel safe and comfortable when learning new things. She has found that teaching others how to meditate and heal themselves is her greatest passion and life’s purpose. This has led to her “Meditation IN Education” movement which holds the vision of seeing meditation taught and practiced in every classroom on the planet! Barbara also enjoys teaching and mentoring within the corporate and at-risk communities.  More information on her work can be found at www.ScienceOfStressRelief.com  and, coming soon, www.MeditationInEducation.com