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15/11/2021

03/07/2021

From The Teachings of Tempu: Practical Meditation for Daily Life. Available on Amazon and at a bookstore near you in paperback and ebook formats.

05/06/2021

It’s with sadness that we’ve found out that our teacher in Japan, Zen master Shinzan died last week on 27th May.

We’re commemorating his life and expressing our gratitude through a 49-day online sesshin retreat starting yesterday 4th June. You’d be very welcome to join us to sit at any point. Get in touch for the zoom link.

Master Shinzan was a rare and fearless teacher. It’s an extraordinary thing to be touched by such a life. He was fiercely proud of his Zenways family and in that context more than once said to me, “I can die at peace now.”

As we sit together during this time our job is to continue to bring his incredible spirit into presence and manifestation. He is not gone. He can be with us more than ever. You can help this to happen.

12/03/2021

07/03/2021

We have a saying in Zen: "The lotus blooms in the middle of the fire."⁠
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Here you intend to be present, right in the middle of the disharmony to the point where you and the tension are no-longer two things. In this non-separation, something incredible happens. The tension begins to change, to move, to shift, sometimes it even gets stronger. But if we stay with it, it releases. And incredibly, as the physical release happens, it also liberates the emotions, the memory, whatever else had been locked into the suffering. You apply the same gentle awareness to these arisings and they too clear, and you become free.⁠
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- Zen Master ⁠
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06/01/2021

Lovely meditation cushions, made to order, by my lovely friend. 🙏

31/12/2020

21/12/2020

Happy Winter Solstice everybody. Today marks the first day of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year. It's one of our most ancient traditions, dating back over 10,000 years.

The winter solstice was celebrated in Britain long before the arrival of Christianity. The Druids would cut mistletoe that grew on oak trees and give it as a blessing. Oaks were seen as sacred and the winter fruit of the mistletoe was a symbol of life in the dark winter months.⁠

How will you be celebrating?❄️

06/11/2020

Mudras. Or hand postures. A wonderful way to practice yoga from a seated, standing or supine position. This wonderful book by Gertrud Hirschi has some great information and suggestions for all.

23/10/2020

ecoYoga WABI-SABI (factory seconds)

aesthetic quirks but good otherwise
revealing the truth that these mats are not easy to make
and are a labour of service .. .. ..

4mm & 2mm mats
despatching from next week

11/10/2020

14/09/2020

TAO ON ZOOM

The first of this series is starting on Sunday. Here’s a chance to learn the physical practices of Taoism.

Two series of Zoom classes on alternate Sundays will be offered beginning September 20, 2020.

Series 1 Qigong and Taijiquan 24 (Sundays, every two weeks, at 11:00 AM)

Series 2 Five Animals of Hua Tuo, Chen Style Taijiquan 18, and Taijiquan Sword Basics (Sundays, every two weeks, at 1:00 PM)

Each class will be one hour, divided into two topics. We’ll take advantage of the Zoom format to go deeply into details.

Qigong
• Taiji Standing Meditation
• The Eight Pieces of Brocade
• The Six Healing Sounds
• The Muscle Change Classic Healing
• Five Animals of Hua Tuo

Internal Martial Arts
• Yang Style Taijiquan 24
• Chen Style Taijiquan 18
• Taijiquan Sword Basics

Cost is $20 per session, or $180 to sign up for an entire series. Payment is due on the Wednesday before each class and a Zoom invitation with password will be sent to you by the Friday prior to each weekend. Any reference materials will be attached to the invitation.

To register, or for questions, please messenger me here.

08/09/2020

Fancy some yoga? We're back on the mat this week at the usual start times. Details on how to join the free Zen Yoga for All session at 10am on Friday have been mailed out to the ZYI contact list. Give me a shout if you need them (re)sent to you. See you on Zoom. 🙏

03/09/2020

Just a quick reminder there is no Zen Yoga on Zoom this week. Back next week, usual start times. Joining codes for the free Zen Yoga for All session at 10am have been mailed out to the ZYI contact list. Hope to see some of you next Friday. 🙏

01/09/2020

In the Zen Yoga system, the body is seen as an energetic phenomenon. Energy is seen as moving along certain pathways which were defined by the ancient Chines...

31/08/2020

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1. It helps you live in the present

Most of us spend the majority of our time thinking about the past or the future (regretting, worrying, planning). Or we are staring at screens at work, at home and on the move. Many of the benefits of zen yoga come from the ability to unplug and focus on what’s going on in your body and in your life right now.

2. It helps with stress relief

Yoga reduces perceived stress and anxiety, which in turn reduces the physical effects of stress on the body. By encouraging relaxation, yoga helps to lower the levels of the stress hormones such as cortisol. Related benefits include lowering blood pressure and heart rate, improving digestion and boosting the immune system.

3. You will sleep better

When we are less stressed we sleep better, and when we sleep better we are less stressed. Physical activity and mental relaxation fuel this virtuous cycle. A variety of studies have shown that yoga can improve sleep quality and quantity in people struggling with insomnia. Other studies have shown similar results in other groups of people, including cancer survivors and postmenopausal women.

4. It will make you stronger

Yoga is a full-body workout, targeting all the muscles of the body with both static holds and dynamic movement. You’re supporting your own body weight and using gravity to build functional strength where you need it. This is strength with purpose.

5. You will gain flexibility and mobility

You may wish for more flexibility, but what’s really important is mobility. Functional flexibility makes it easier for you to complete everyday movements such as kneeling, bending or reaching. Yoga increases mobility so that you can bring more ease to your movement and don’t feel so stuck in your body.

6. It aids organ function

Physical activity increases the motility and mobility of the organs and muscles, allowing them to better perform their natural processes. Deep yogic breathing enhances the function of the lungs whilst a little perspiration can ramp up the cleaning mechanism of the body, actively detoxifying your system.

7. Gain a sense of inner calm

We all have monkey minds, Buddha said, minds filled with dozens of monkeys all clamouring for attention. It’s useless to fight with them or to try to banish them from your thoughts — that which you resist persists. Yoga teaches you to calm your mind by focusing on your breathing so, over time, you can tame those monkeys.

8. It reminds you to breathe

Our breath and emotions are connected in a feedback loop. Yoga brings awareness and control to our breath patterns, allowing us to notice what affects our breath, and using the breath to calm our emotions. The more you can connect with your breath, the clearer you think, even in difficult situations.

9. You enhance proprioception

Yoga has you turn your mind inward to what your body is feeling right now. Where are your legs and arms? What are they doing? Which muscles are active? This practice develops your skills of proprioception, which in turn leads to things like better posture and better balance.

10. You will build your self confidence

Yoga asks you to challenge yourself. You will struggle, laugh, probably tip over more than once. But no matter how you look in your practice or how many poses you fall out of, no one is going to judge you and you’ll feel great in savasana! Most importantly, if you dedicate yourself to a regular practice, you will see improvement. And these experiences build confidence to take on challenges beyond the mat.

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