Friday, July 31, 2009

The Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts


The Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, in Albany. It was established in 1981, and since then it has offered instruction in traditional Japanese systems of yoga and meditation, healing arts, martial arts, and fine arts. You can visit the Sennin Foundation website at www.senninfoundation.com. Their blog can be found at http://senninfoundation.blogspot.com.

Drop by the above sites to learn more about:

* Shin-shin-toitsu-do: A unique form of Japanese yoga, healing, and meditation created by Nakamura Tempu Sensei

* Saigo Ryu: A traditional Japanese martial system that features unarmed aiki-jujutsu techniques for self-defense and training in several classical weapons

* Shodo and sumi-e: The Sennin Foundation Center also offers instruction in Ranseki Sho Juku brush calligraphy and ink painting