Classes!
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Going on all the time to uplift, inspire, educate and Spread the Light :)
The center of our store is easily converted more than once a week into an expansive class space, allowing for many events to be held on a regular basis! Jane and Charlie lead the majority of the classes, as well as host collaborators who share in a spiritual practice!
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Scroll on to learn about the meditations, workshops, drumming circles, private classes, traditional Japanese martial arts and more....

Peaceful Guided Imagery ​Meditations

Sitting in a circle with like-minded individuals can be very healing in hectic 2021! Taking time to connect with that peaceful powerful place within is so important!

​Like going to the spa for your soul! 

Evening Meditation: Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 7:15pm-8:15pm
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Evening Meditation: Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 7:15pm-8:15pm

Come on down and find that serenity! :) A peaceful, guided meditation, designed to relax that tension around your shoulders, relieve those racing thoughts and remind you of the strength you hold inside. To help you heal your heart and live heart-centered from a place of courage and confidence.
A one hour class, kept to that shorter length of time so that it remains easy to fit into your personal schedule - only an hour needed to turn your whole week around! :)

Now in our 24th year, we are second and third generation teachers of meditation and meditators ourselves, seeking to help everyone to find peace and nurture their spiritual side.
These classes are 1 hour in length – the guided meditation is approximately 30 minutes. The other time is used in a
variety of different ways to help you disconnect from the busyness of your day – whether it be a discussion of different stones to help alleviate stress, time spent with singing bowls or drums... The time is spent in helping you revitalize and re-energize, body, mind and spirit.
These classes are led by Jane, the owner of Wisdom of the Ages! Each class is $10 per person, which includes a free pocket rock!

We record every guided meditation, so if you'd like a copy of one of the meditations you did with us in class on a CD or a downloadable audio file, they're just $5!

If you call us, email us or stop in to reserve a space, we'll have a seat set out for you! But walk-ins are welcome, so no need to stress about a reservation! :) We hope to see you there!
Give yourself a break ~ meditate! :)

Due to the recent mandate from the town of Simsbury starting 8/23/21, face masks are required in all indoor public spaces. Hand sanitizer will also be available for everyone to use.
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You can click on any of the dates above to visit our Facebook events for the classes and reserve yourself a space/invite your friends!

Native American Drumming Circles

Tuesday October 5, 2021, 7:15-8:15pm
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Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 7:15-8:15pm
In hectic, busy 2021, remember to take time to have a little bit of ceremony in your life! Drumming is an excellent way to calm your mind, heal your body and empower your spirit!
We sit in a circle and use Native American drums ~ just listening is so healing! The sound of your mother's heartbeat in the womb, the sound of your heartbeat, connecting to Mother Earth... No experience necessary!
We will lead you in some rhythms and let the spirit move you! We will cover a variety of traditional Native drumming rhythms, with explanations on ceremonial and energetic healing purposes!
~ If you have your own Native American drum, please bring it ~ if not, we will always have some to share! If you feel that you'd benefit from being a part of the circle without using a drum yourself, just let us know!
~ Come drum with us & absorb the powerful healing energy of the drum! Beginners always welcome!
This class is $10 per person and everyone gets a free pocket rock!
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​If you call us, email us or stop in to reserve a space, we'll have a seat set out for you! But walk-ins are welcome, so no need to stress about a reservation! :) We hope to see you there!

Due to the recent mandate from the town of Simsbury starting 8/23/21, face masks are required in all indoor public spaces. Hand sanitizer will also be available for everyone to use.

You can click on any of the dates above to visit our Facebook events for the classes and reserve yourself a space/invite your friends!

Spirit Doll Workshop, with Mandy Rahardjo, a certified Depth Coach

Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 6:30-9:00pm
Whether created organically or with intention, a Spirit Doll represents an inner knowing and inner consciousness.
 
All material will be provided to create your own Spirit Doll at this workshop. However, when in nature or when you come across an item on your alter or old jewelry that you are called to adorn your Spirit Doll with, feel free to set it aside and bring it to the workshop to use in your creative process!
 
Here at Wisdom of the Ages, we like to collaborate with those on a similar mission to bring Light, Love and Peace to the world. Mandy has been a customer and friend for years and we are excited to welcome her as a Workshop Teacher!
 
All of our classes and events, (including Meditation, Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu martial arts, Native American Drumming, Chakra Classes, Qi Gong, Reiki and more) focus on helping to uplift you and release stress, bringing your whole self to a higher vibration. After discussing Mandy's goals in leading this workshop and others in the future, we are so happy to partner with her in bringing these healing and uplifting events to you!
 
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 6:30pm to 9pm
Call 860-651-1172, click "Going" on Facebook, or message us online to reserve your space
Cost: $55.00 per person, including all materials
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You can click on the date or class title above to visit our Facebook event for the class and reserve yourself a space/invite your friends!
Examples of Spirit Dolls created in workshops led by Mandy Rahardjo
An expressive art workshop with Mandy Rahardjo, a certified Depth Coach

In this workshop, we will explore The Crone and her evolving story of wisdom, intuitive knowing, voice and sovereignty.

Mandy will be guiding the group on a personal, healing journey. Participants will be weaving their stories through the creative process by quick fire and intentional collage-making. All materials will be provided. Feel free to bring images of your choosing if you are inspired to include something of your own!
 
Here at Wisdom of the Ages, we like to collaborate with those on a similar mission to bring Light, Love and Peace to the world. Mandy has been a customer and friend for years and we are excited to welcome her as a Workshop Teacher!

​All of our classes and events, (including Meditation, Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu martial arts, Native American Drumming, Chakra Classes, Qi Gong, Reiki and more) focus on helping to uplift you and release stress, bringing your whole self to a higher vibration. After discussing Mandy's goals in leading this workshop and others in the future, we are so happy to partner with her in bringing these healing and uplifting events to you!
 
Monday, November 15, 2021 6:00pm to 9:00pm
​Call 860-651-1172, click "Going" on Facebook, or message us online to reserve your space
Cost: $40 per person, including all materials

​You can click on the date or class title above to visit our Facebook event for the class and reserve yourself a space/invite your friends!

Private Classes

Private classes are available on a variety of spiritual subjects. Please contact us for more information.

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Martial Arts Classes

Classes are held every Thursday night, 7:30-9:00pm. Contact us to reserve your spot!

You can visit our Facebook Page
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New students are always welcome!
Send us a message or give us a call to let us know you're planning to attend or to ask questions!
Visit the dedicated page on our site for even more info on our Daito Ryu classes:
www.wisdomoftheages.biz/daito-ryu-aiki-jujutsu-martial-arts.html
This is an authorized Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Study Group, sharing the art of Daito Ryu under Roy Goldberg Sensei, and is led by our own Charlie Siegel.

Classes are inclusive of all abilities and new students are welcome to attend and try out a class at any time.

Weekly classes are held inside our store in Simsbury, CT, within the class space which is fully matted and converted to Hikari Dojo, a separate training space utilized for these classes.

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu is a 1,200-year-old samurai martial art and National Treasure of Japan. Its core principles focus on subtle manipulations of balance that can complement and enrich any martial arts training. Daito Ryu is not just a set of techniques, but a mindset that can transform budo practice. It has directly influenced the development of many popular martial arts, such as Shorinji Kempo, Hakko Ryu Jujutsu, Hapkido and most famously Aikido, whose founder Morihei Ueshiba trained extensively in Daito Ryu.

We welcome both current students of the martial arts from any style or practice as well as new-comers to the martial arts, interested in walking a path of better health, well-being, balance, fitness and safety. Charlie is dedicated to the practice of making each class fun and informative, training traditional waza (techniques) of the art and walking a path of inner growth.

Classes are open to both teens and adults.

Classes are $15 each

Trial period classes can be attended in any comfortable workout style clothing. Students who wish to train with us on a regular basis can become members of the organization under Roy Goldberg Sensei and would then attend classes in a traditional white gi and belt, which can be purchased through Charlie and which includes a patch for our Daito Ryu organization.

Please visit DaitoRyuAikijujutsu.net for further information on the art, the training and Roy Goldberg Sensei. We will also be hosting seminars with Roy Goldberg Sensei and/or his senior student Manny Jimenez Sensei throughout each year. Contact us to reserve your space! 
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We hope to train with you soon in this beautiful art. Please message or call us with any questions.
Hikari means "Light" in Japanese. Hikari Dojo at Wisdom of the Ages is a place for inspiration and illumination, to find and develop one's center and to train in the traditional Japanese art of Daito Ryu.
Study Group Leader Charlie Siegel training privately with Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei
Study Group Leader Charlie Siegel training with Manny Jimenez Sensei in Hikari Dojo
Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei practicing Age Aiki on Charlie Siegel while teaching in Nashville, TN in February, 2020

Manny Jimenez Sensei Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Workshop

Next date TBD - two Sundays in 2022 (Our last workshop with Sensei was held on 10-3-2021)
12pm to 5pm
$75
Right here in Wisdom of the Ages in our Daito Ryu training space, Hikari Dojo
Contact us to reserve your space for either event or if you have any questions!
This seminar will feature direct instruction from Manny Jimenez Sensei, Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei's senior student.

​Join us for an afternoon of hard training in this rare and beautiful martial art! Whatever style you practice, the principles of Daito Ryu will enhance your technique and understanding of your art.
The focus is on developing superior structure and balance while destroying that of your opponent. Although some experience with taking ukemi (rolling and breakfalls) is recommended, it is not required. Jimenez Sensei will demonstrate techniques for students of all ranks and experience.

Manny Jimenez Sensei is the Senior Student of Roy Goldberg Sensei and a student of Kiyama Hayawo Shihan since 1995. Jimenez Sensei has been awarded the Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Kodokai Rank of 4th Dan and the Hiden Mokuroku, 1st scroll from the Kodokai Hombu Dojo in Kitami, Japan. He received his 5th Dan and Jun Dairi Kyoju from Goldberg Sensei as well as the second scroll. Manny Jimenez has been training in the martial arts since 1973.

This event is open to all martial artists and schools and is inclusive of all skill and ability levels.

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu is a 1,200-year-old samurai martial art. It has directly influenced the development of many popular martial arts, such as Aikido, Shorinji Kempo, Hakko Ryu Jujutsu and Hapkido.
Daito Ryu’s core principles and focus on subtle manipulations of balance will complement and enrich any martial arts training. Once a secret art, passed generation to generation through the Takeda clan, the system of Daito Ryu Aiki Ju-jutsu was revived in the late 19th century by Sokaku Takeda, 32nd in line of the Takeda family.

Weekly classes are held here in Hikari Dojo at Wisdom of the Ages with Charlie Siegel, an Authorized Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Study Group under Roy Goldberg Sensei. Attendance of these weekly classes is not required for attending the seminar, but can be advantageous for those interested in training!

As Goldberg Sensei says, "To understand aiki, you have to put your hands on somebody who has it. It’s like chocolate ice cream. I can’t explain it to you until you’ve tasted it.
"You can’t get an explanation of aiki in words. You get an explanation in feel. Your body understands the feeling. It can only be explained in your body, both by the practitioner and the one who feels it. Your internal self develops so that you can explain it through your body. This isn’t mystical nonsense. Your body doesn’t have discussions with your brain. That’s why when I teach, I teach to your body, to your nervous system, not your brain. By teaching your body I’m teaching you how to develop aiki. If I teach to your brain I’m just teaching you technique. The greatness is in your body, so you can’t just get off the mat and intellectualize it and hope to develop aiki.
"Shugyo is the only path."

Jimenez Sensei will be demonstrating Aiki and teaching some of the powerful techniques and principles of Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu. - A wonderful opportunity for training!
​- Contact us to reserve your space!
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Attendees of March 2019 Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Workshop with Manny Jimenez Sensei at Hikari Dojo at Wisdom of the Ages
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Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei performing technique on Manny Jimenez Sensei
Attendees of October 2021 Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Workshop with Manny Jimenez Sensei at Hikari Dojo at Wisdom of the Ages

Chakra Class

This event had to be postponed from its original March 31st, 2020 scheduled date in accordance with state and national notices to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. We will post here when a new date for the class is chosen! We hope to see you there!
An introduction to the wheels of light within you

Chakra, the ancient Sanskrit word for wheel, is used to describe the 7 main and several smaller energy centers throughout your body.

Each chakra pertains to different physical and emotional parts of who you are. The knowledge of them can profoundly uplift your life and help you to live as a more balanced, whole and happy version of yourself.

This class will focus on an explanation of:
~ How many chakras are there and where are they?
~ How can I tell if any of my chakras are blocked?
~ What can I do to remove blocks (Chakra Healing) and keep from getting more?
~ Which crystals will help to heal which chakras?
~ What else can I do to balance my chakras and raise my vibration?

A highly informative, fun and educational class, this event is designed to give you practical advice and an in-depth understanding of the energy centers of your own body and how to take care of them to help you live with greater energy, purpose, love and happiness.

This class also includes a short meditation that will guide you
through looking within to see your own chakras.

** This class is only $20 and everyone will also receive a locally-made tie dye pouch containing 8 healing crystals and gemstones to boost your chakras! **

Please contact us to reserve a place in this class.
Next date TBD
          Join Cassie (RYT-200 Registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga Alliance) for a soothing class great for any first-time beginner or an intermediate practitioner. Cassie will guide you through a gentle flow that will stretch, strengthen, and bring awareness to the breath and body.
 
          By bringing awareness to the physical body using pranayama (breath control) and asana (poses/postures) we can prepare the subtle body for a more peaceful meditation, allowing us to find connection to the deepest part of the self and therefore more compassion for the world around us. 
 
          This practice is all about meeting yourself where you are on this given day and finding peace, strength and serenity within. Namaste
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 Here at Wisdom of the Ages, we like to collaborate with those on a similar mission to bring Light, Love and Peace to the world. Cassie has been a customer and friend for years and we are excited to welcome her as a Yoga Teacher! All of our classes and events, (including Meditation, Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu martial arts, Native American Drumming, Chakra Classes, Qi Gong, Reiki and more) focus on helping to uplift you and release stress, bringing your whole self to a higher vibration. After discussing Cassie’s goals in teaching Yoga, to help everyone on their spiritual path, connecting with their Higher Selves, we are so glad to offer the space for her classes here, walking the same path with all of our other events!
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Please bring your own yoga mat or blanket for this evening, as well as water if you would like it. If you call us, email us or stop in to reserve a space, we'll have a space set out for you! But walk-ins are welcome, so no need to stress about a reservation! :) We hope to see you there! This class is only $18 per person!
 
Due to the recent mandate from the town of Simsbury starting 8/23/21, face masks are required in all indoor public spaces. Hand sanitizer will also be available for everyone to use.
 
You can click on the date or class title above to visit our Facebook event for the class and reserve yourself a space/invite your friends!
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