A MOUNTAINTOP RETREAT Led by Sifu Lana Spraker at Zen Mountain Center

A weekend of movement and stillness for the cultivation of internal strength,
balance and harmony in body and mind.
Strengthen your physical health, mental clarity and spiritual awareness.

· Instruction in movements, philosophy and principles of Traditional Yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan.

· Exploration of the deep energizing effects of T'ai Chi Chih (T'ai Chi Ruler).

· Introduction to Zen practice and dialogue on Zen with Sensei Charles Tenshin Fletcher.

Beginning students learn foundation principles and basic moves of Yang Style T'ai Chi. Receive in-depth instruction of Qi Gong: Healing Energy Work. Intermediate students learn advanced T'ai Chi moves, and application of Qi Gong principles to T'ai Chi practice.

Sifu Lana Spraker,M.A. has been a teacher of T'ai Chi Ch'uan & Qi Gong for over 38 years, both in the United States and abroad. She has studied with Masters Tung Kai-Ying, Ha Fong and Yu Wen-Mei and is a Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique. Her method of teaching blends western Alexander Technique principles of balanced and coordinated use of the body with the rich lineage of T'ai Chi Ch'uan that she has acquired in over 40 years of study. This is Sifu Spraker's 23rd year of conducting retreats at Zen Mountain Center.

Roshi Charles Tenshin Fletcher - Abbot and teacher at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center. Successor of Taezen Maezumi Roshi, founder of White Plum Lineage of Soto Zen. His book, Way of Zen, published Spring 2002, is a clear and informative contribution to the understanding of Buddhism.

Yokoji Zen Mountain Center sits serenely on 160 acres of wilderness land, at 5500' amid pine and oak, deer and wildflowers. It is located in the San Jacinto Mountains, near Idyllwild, approx 120 miles east of Los Angeles.

$280 - includes instruction, accommodations and delicious vegetarian food.
$265 if Paid In Full by September 30, 2011
$190 - YZMC Members.

Send $50 non-refundable registration fee by October 15 2011 to:
Sifu Lana Spraker
P.O.Box 25654
Los Angeles, Ca 90025
payable to:"Lana Spraker"

To contact YZMC:
Yokoji Zen Mountain Center
(951) 659-5272
www.zmc.org