This hghly-interactive workshop connects the Principles and Practices of Aikido and Neuroscience with those of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, and Collaborative Conflict Resolution.

Building on last year’s introduction to Ai-Qi Gong, we will continue our practice through connection at the intersection of the Mt. Emee stylet of Qi Qong together with the Aiki-Tao of Endo Seishiro Shihan.

As we are accessing deep, collaborative states of presence in the “now”, no prior experience is necessary, and all are most welcome. This workshop is highly interactive and engaging, so come in loose comfortable clothing, prepared to see and be seen within a container of playful curiosity.

In this one-hour class, we will explore the martial foundations of Aikido principles and practices through movement in partnership. We will practice an ability to guide ki with focused and precise intensity and an awareness of openings, while simultaneously cultivating alertness, flexibility and responsiveness in the dynamic environment of martial artistry and play.

Imagine a somatic conversation that combines striking arts and push hands.

Come prepared to move, explore, discover, and sharpen the edges.

Photo: Ai Iwane

This highly interactive three-hour workshop includes Conflict Resolution Theory, Somatic Practices and Approaches, and Communication Skills for a pluralistic and inclusive society. For more information, contact the presenter directly at: charles@circle123.org

Ariga Shihan is dojo cho of Aikido Saku Dojo in Saku, Japan, a gifted teacher, and a senior Deshi to Endo Seishiro Shihan. Please join us for a special evening class at Aikido of Tamalpais. Thursday, May 15th from 6-8pm). For more information about registration. CLICK HERE

For a printable flier (pdf), CLICK HERE

Join in for an introduction to Qi Qong for Health, Healing, and Wellbeing.

• Open to available energy in the field.

• Remove blockages.

• Cultivate Flow.

Sliding Scale $20-40 per class

Join in for an introduction to Qi Qong for Health, Healing, and Wellbeing.

• Open to available energy in the field.

• Remove blockages.

• Cultivate Flow.

Sliding Scale: $20-40 per class

Join in for an introduction to Qi Qong for Health, Healing, and Wellbeing.

• Open to available energy in the field.

• Remove blockages.

• Cultivate Flow.

Sliding Scale: $20-40 per class

Join in for an introduction to Qi Qong for Health, Healing, and Wellbeing.

• Open to available energy in the field.

• Remove blockages.

• Cultivate Flow.

Sliding Scale: $20-40 per class

This highly-interactive workshop is hand-tailored for the NYU Law School-Advanced Mediation Clinic.

Informed by modern neuroscience, positive psychology, and the peaceful martial art of Aikido, participants learn effective strategies and practices for collaborative conflict resolution, mediation, and communication.

This highly-interactive workshop is hand-tailored for the NYU School of Continuing Studies; Human Resources Department.

Informed by modern neuroscience, positive psychology, and Aikido, participants learn effective strategies and practices for cross-cultural communication, diversity/trauma informed leadership, and collaborative conflict resolution.

How we can build, nourish, and nurture our ability to bounce back, find new opportunities, and ultimately thrive when we are faced with difficult obstacles, adversity, and rapidly changing environments?

Colten Sensei approaches this topic as part of his “Teaching for Mastery” series, which draws upon neuroscience research, positive psychology, patterns found in nature, and best practices in pedagogy. He naturally and seamlessly connects this body of research with Aikido principles and practices.

Come join us for an engaging, one-and-a-half hour investigation into Resilience. Come prepared to move, learn, and practice concrete “takeaway” methods for boosting your individual and community resilience.

Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing in which you can move and bring a pen and notepad.

Aikidoists, somatic artists, teachers, and learners of all styles, affiliations, and levels of experience are warmly welcome…so please feel free to share this information with your networks of peeps.

Following the fundamental Aiki-principle of protection of life, we will not gather in Brattleboro this August for our annual Summer Ukemi Seminar with Charles Colten Sensei.

However, following the fundamental Aiki-priniciple of nurturing life, we’ll still gather as a community (online) for some collective movement and storytelling.

4:00-4:30pm – Aiki-Movement to get us in Sync together

4:00-6:00 pm – Gathering and Story Time

Please come and join together…prepared to move a little…and bring a story, poem, song, or joke to share.

Optional donations to support “River Valley Aikido” and “Aikido in the Schools”

Suggested donation: $15-35

Paypal to: aikidointheschools

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86829092673

If you are having financial difficulties during these times, there is no need to donate…

please just come and bring your ki J

Charles Colten Sensei (5th Dan Aikikai) will guest instruct at the Bond Street Dojo in New York City.

The class will be from 6-8pm and is open to students of all styles, affiliations, ages, and abilities.

For more information: charles@circle123.org

This workshop engages participants in the benefits of Social and Emotional Intelligence in guiding oneself, others, and organizations. Through an engaging, interactive process, participants learn, practice, and refine skills, techniques, and approaches to productive and meaningful communication.

Cross Cultural Communication and understanding, Stress Management, Collaborative Conflict Resolution, and Mindfulness-based Self Regulation are some of the skills that will be practiced.