The Society for Nanlaoshu is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving this ancient Chinese longevity practice. Through meditation and physical movement we pursue health and well-being. This dual cultivation allows us to return to a natural state of balance and harmony.
The Center is open for limited classes
New
Evening Meditation
Starts Monday, January 6, 2025
8:00 - 9:00 pm EST on Zoom
Meditation is one of the main pillars of our practice and a method for cultivating stillness and tranquility. A regular practice can guide us to an expansion of the mind, body and spirit, leading to a deeper sense of peacefulness, love and compassion. The weekly sessions will be hosted by Regina and Mario. Free and open to all members, family and friends.
New Taiji 1 Class
Mondays
6:30 - 8:00 pm
An eight-week series, covering the fundamental Yi Jin Jing exercises and the beginning of the Neigong Taijiquan form. When the series concludes, it will be followed by Taiji 2 and Taiji 3. $160
This is an in-person class, meeting in our new space on the 7th floor.
Morning Meditation
Thursdays
8:00 - 9:00 am EST
Start the day with gentle awareness as we connect with ourselves and each other. We calm our hearts to sense a deeper connection to Nature’s Qi for nourishment and healing. Led by Ruby.
On Zoom.
Free to current members.
E-book Now Available
Nanlaoshu:
The Art of Hard to Grow Old
A release in e-book format of the original book published in 2012. This collection of thirty-three transcribed lectures given by Master Ham-King Koo offers a rare glimpse into his teachings on the nature of the our practice and self-cultivation. His prescription for attaining physical health, peace and a sense of true balance are clearly articulated.
Learn more
Weekly Practices
Thursdays
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Join your fellow practitioners for a weekly group practice at the Center. Free — open to current members.
On the second Thursday of every month, Charlie leads a TEACHER TRAINING SEMINAR. The curriculum will be driven by the needs of those who attend and cover basic theory. Free for current students; $25/class all others.
HealthCetera Podcast
Nanlaoshu student and Board member, Eve Adler, is a Health Correspondent for HealthCetera Podcasts. She interviewed Charlie and Elise about Nanlaoshu and healthy aging.
Master Koo Anniversary Video
For our 30th anniversary celebration, Barbara Bordnick, long-time Nanlaoshu practitioner and Board member, was inspired to create this loving homage to our practice.
Community
In the spirit of learning and working together to preserve this precious art, the teachers, students and Board members create a strong sense of community. Our annual celebrations of the Lunar New Year and Master Koo’s birthday are opportunities to share our experiences and reflections of the practice. We also host weekend retreats, day-long workshops and other special events.
