Zen is our practice of inquiry into unobstructed clarity about the nature of ourselves, others, and the world. But there is also the question of what we DO with this life and how we conduct it in the day-to-day challenge of responsibilities, relationships, and livelihood. Join CZC Resident Teacher Myo Wol Soen-sa for conversation looking into what makes life work well. Myo Wol will bring a tool or concept from dharma practice or his professional role as a wellness and life coach to initiate discussion. No preregistration or suggested donation. Just show up!
2nd Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm
Dr. Bob Kohl is an osteopathic physician, bodyworker, and Zen teacher in the Furnace Mountain Sangha. He will be teaching his Selfunwinding process for using movement and awareness to facilitate rediscovery of our function as an integrated, embodied whole.
The interactive format will emphasize our natural ability to move and express ourselves from our deepest and most honest selves, connecting sensation, emotion, and movement within our bodies. We will share the intention to turn within, exploring this thinking, feeling, moving creature we call a human being.
When we move from our authentic thoughts, emotions, and history, we begin to naturally heal. Participants may find greater freedom from tension, chronic pain, and physical and emotional discomfort as a result.
Participants should dress for comfortable movement. There will be a 1-hour lunch break, during which participants can brown-bag or dine locally. Suggested donation $80. REGISTER HERE
See selfunwinding.com for more info about Dr. Bob’s approach.
1st Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm
3rd Saturdays, 10:30 am – Noon
Yoga is off to a great start. Next session is Tuesday 3/7 at 6:30 pm.
This is a 90-min bimonthly class for beginner through intermediate practitioners. We focus on physical aspects of yoga that can prepare the body for sitting practice and relieve pain that can arise, and the experience of energy (prana/chi) movement. Participants learn safe alignment, how to use props normally found in a zen center, and multiple poses to work through 3-planes of motion in shoulders, hips, spine, and deeper awareness.
Suggested donation is $15 per class on a drop-in basis (PayPal, cash, or check accepted). Preregistration not required. The class is taught by CZC Abbot Emeritus Annie Weisbrod, who has practiced yoga for 3 decades and is a certified yoga, fitness, and health coach (eRYT-500, ACE).
Special New Year’s Day 2-Hour Virtual Sit with Furnace Mountain Sangha (details and registration forthcoming)
Regular In-person Practice, 7:15 am and 9 am
The Cincinnati Zen Center will be celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment Day with a day-long, in-person retreat with guest teacher Yong Song Soen-sa.
Register HERE.
The Cincinnati Zen Center will be celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment Day with a day-long, in-person retreat with guest teacher Yong Song Soen-sa.
Register HERE.
