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
Lunar New Year Celebration
Sunday,
January 29, 2023 @ 4pm EST
Join us on Zoom as we usher in
Year of the Water Rabbit
Family & friends welcome!
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.
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Weekly Meditation
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.
Evening meditation
Thursdays, 6:00 - 6:45 pm EST
This class consists of a Q & A period, the "9 Orifice Breathing" method, head and foot massages as taught by Master Koo, and then a seated or standing meditation period. Led by Carol.
Free to current members
Weekly Practices
Thursdays
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Join your fellow practitioners for a weekly group practice at the Center. Open only to members who have been fully vaccinated plus waited the requisite time to reach full immunity; wearing masks and social distancing are mandatory.
Free — open to current members.
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 special events.
