2020 is here, guys! Unbelievable!  A new year, new beginnings, NEW OPPORTUNITIES! and boy, are we excited. We can’t wait to see what the new year has in store for us, BUT before we share what’s ahead, let’s recap our year in 2019 and start by saying how amazing it was. So many great things happened. Let’s begin:

1. Kung Fu Magazine Feature
   January 2019 Master Sheldon appeared in Kung Fu Magazine. It was incredible yet humbling to appear in such a high profile magazine. Thank you for all the love and support. 
   
   
   
   
2. Athletic Playground Qigong Workshop
   April 6, 2019, Master Sheldon taught a 3 hour Qigong Workshop for beginners at Athletic Playground in Emeryville. Student participants were led in Harmonious Movement Through Qigong using breath, movement, and energy. This information is rarely shared outside of the school; however, the experience was enjoyed by all who attended. 
   
   
   
   

3. Oakland Magazine Feature Article
   May 2019 Oakland Magazine...

The new promo video for Pan African Dance @ Deep Root with Shereel Washington IS HERE, and we are excited! This video features highlights and goals of the class and the original music of Keegan Midas, a.k.a Sun of Shaolin A.K.A. Master Sheldon. Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies proudly supports the teachers that help make the success of the center possible. If you haven't experienced Pan African Dance with Shereel, then you must! The reviews have been nothing but positive. 

"Took my first Pan African Dance class today at Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies with Shereel Washington. Awesome class! Felt deep and corresponds so well to the work I do in Qigong and Kung Fu. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to do it again" -Master Sheldon, Executive Director 

Shereel teaches on Wednesdays 6-7 pm and Saturdays, 4-5 pm. SIGN UP 

All levels and experiences are welcome! See you there! 

Shaolin Life @Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies is happy to announce that Early Bird registration for the Qi Fest 2020 starts TODAY. We're so excited and can't wait to see you. 

Qi Fest 2020 happens May 22-24, 2020 at 1440 Multiversity in Santa Cruz. 

1440 is a state of the art campus surrounded by lush redwood forests nested between Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley. 

For 3 days, guests will immerse themselves in wellness sessions taught by leading professionals in the field; Mindful Meditation, Qi gong,  Yoga,  Tai Chi, Pan African Dance,  and Zen Self Defense. 

With room purchase, guests will have access to all the amenities 1440 offers. Guest will enjoy 6 delicious organic meals, access to the Infinity Pool and Steam Room in The Healing Arts Center, hike in the forested redwoods, 1440's Fitness Center and Signature classes.

This event is not to be missed.  Early Bird registration ends Feb 14, 2020, but that time will be here before you...

We have a special treat for all those wanting a soundtrack to their practice. Our own Master Sheldon also known in music circles as Keagan Midas has composed special music, designed for the practice of Meditation, Qigong, Yoga, Martial Arts or for Study.

Titled "Transmissions" is a "Handcrafted Alchemy of Sound" and a "Masterwork for Relaxation" .

His music, like his study of the martial arts and sciences, blends culture, honors traditions yet is modern and invokes contemplation.

With a giving heart has donated his music to support our fundraising and temple building efforts. I proceed to support our 501c3 contributions are tax-deductible.

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We set an intention to create a fun, inspiring, and inclusive space of well being, that would welcome students and skilled practitioners sharing the common purpose of wellness, on the spectacular island of Maui. We hoped to commune with the Aloha Spirit, to reconnect with the earth, and to develop well-being and belonging through arts and cultural activities. Welina mai! (Welcome!)

Beginning on Summer Solstice 2019, marking the official start of Summer, this year's Qi Fest would take place at the picturesque Camp Ke´anae, an untouched, sacred location along the northern coastline of Maui.  

This transformative gathering brought together warm and friendly people to learn and exchange ideas and to expand/flourish potential collaborations, through mindful movement, and healing arts.  

The event included workshop-style classes for all levels including Qigong, Taichi, dance, transformative bodywork, and meditation. A special gift this year was the addition of...

Meditation and writings of Zen will be taught and practiced, including the classic the “Heart Sutra”. A classical meditation from Tiantai Buddhism-the 6 steps of Breathing Observation will be used as a tool to contemplate the teachings of Zen in the depth of the psych: counting, following, pausing, observing, returning and being. The steps will be taught and practiced in details: Prerequisite: Only for meditation practitioner with over 3 yrs of CONSISTENT practice, and sufficient reading on meditation.

Sunday, February 28at 10 AM - 2:30 PM
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