Classes!
​
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!
​~
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 2023! 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 17, 2023, 7:15-8:15pm

​Evening Meditation: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 7:15-8:15pm

Evening Meditation: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 7:15-8:15pm

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 26th 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! :)
​
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!

Private Classes

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

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Martial Arts Classes

Our classes are held weekly on some Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30pm and on some Friday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30pm. Please contact us for this current month's schedule and to reserve your spot!

You can Follow our Facebook Page and Instagram account
​
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 or $55/month

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! 
​
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
Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei practicing Age Aiki on Charlie Siegel while teaching in Nashville, TN in February, 2020
Roy Goldberg Sensei demonstrating a technique on Charlie Siegel in California, fall of 2022
Charlie Siegel practicing a technique on fellow student Hung Le in California, fall of 2022

Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu seminar, with in-person AND Zoom options

2024 date TBD
12pm to 5pm if attending in-person or 3pm to 5pm if attending on Zoom
​$100 in-person or $50 on Zoom
Right here in Wisdom of the Ages in our Daito Ryu training space, Hikari Dojo
Contact us to reserve your space! Reservations will be taken up to the day of the event, but space is limited to 10 in-person participants or unlimited Zoom attendance
This seminar will feature direct, hands-on instruction from Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei. ​

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. Goldberg Sensei will demonstrate techniques for students of all ranks and experience.

WE WILL ALSO BE OFFERING A ZOOM OPTION to attend this event virtually! Join us on Zoom from 3pm to 5pm for only $50. Contact seminar host Charlie Siegel to register. 860-593-2146, shugyo94@gmail.com or message here on Facebook

Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei is one of the highest ranking Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu practitioners outside of Japan and the senior student of Hayawo Kiyama Shihan. Goldberg Sensei has trained over 3 decades with Kiyama Shihan and the leading Shihan from Japan including three Menkyo Kaiden. Goldberg Sensei is the first and only non-Japanese to be awarded a 7th Dan, the Dairi Kyoju teaching license, and the prestigious “Hi Ogi” third scroll from the Kodokai Hombu Dojo in Kitami, Japan.

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."

Goldberg 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! - This event will be limited to 10 in-person attendees to allow for proper spacing in the room for practicing the techniques. Registrations will be taken up to the day of the event, but contacting us to pre-register will assure a space for you to attend.

2024 Date TBD
12pm to 5pm
$100

Zoom option: 3pm to 5pm for $50

Contact Charlie Siegel to register for in-person or Zoom attendance: 860-593-2146, shugyo94@gmail.com or message here on Facebook
​
As per current Daito Ryu organization rules, all in-person attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Come in the entrance for "Wisdom of the Ages", our training space is inside their store's class space

Manny Jimenez Sensei Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Workshop, with in-person AND Zoom options

2024 date TBD
12pm to 5pm if attending in-person or 3pm to 5pm if attending on Zoom
$75 in-person or $50 on Zoom
Right here in Wisdom of the Ages in our Daito Ryu training space, Hikari Dojo
Contact us to reserve your space! Reservations will be taken up to the day of the event, but space is limited to 10 in-person participants or unlimited Zoom attendance
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.

WE WILL ALSO BE OFFERING A ZOOM OPTION to attend this event virtually! Join us on Zoom from 3pm to 5pm for only $50. Contact seminar host Charlie Siegel to register. 860-593-2146, shugyo94@gmail.com or message here on Facebook

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 6th 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! - This event will be limited to 10 in-person attendees to allow for proper spacing in the room for practicing the techniques. Registrations will be taken up to the day of the event, but contacting us to pre-register will assure a space for you to attend.

2024 date TBD (click to visit our Facebook event)
12pm to 5pm
$75

Zoom option: 3pm to 5pm for $50

Contact Charlie Siegel to register for in-person or Zoom attendance: 860-593-2146, shugyo94@gmail.com or message here on Facebook

Come in the entrance for "Wisdom of the Ages", our training space is inside their store's class space
 Picture
Attendees of March 2019 Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu Workshop with Manny Jimenez Sensei at Hikari Dojo at Wisdom of the Ages
Picture
Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei training with Manny Jimenez Sensei
Manny Jimenez Sensei demonstrating a Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu technique on Charlie Siegel during his May 2023 workshop in Hikari Dojo at Wisdom of the Ages

Sound Bath Sound Healing Session with Alisa Picerno and Sound Cascade

This event was held on Monday, October 23, 7:00-8:15pm - potential future date TBD
We are excited to welcome Alisa Picerno and Sound Cascade for the first time here at Wisdom of the Ages! ~ This October, we are celebrating our 26th year in business - and what better way to celebrate than with a soothing Sound Bath by a great local artist!

As Alisa shares, "Sound healing has been a home remedy favored by many cultures for thousands of years.  From historic Native American drum circles to modern shaman ceremonies in the Middle East, waves of soothing, echoing sound generated from traditional wind and percussion instruments, also known as a “sound bath,” help with stress, fatigue, and depression, as well as chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease.  Our practice creates a unique sound bath experience that utilizes both ancient and state-of-the art instruments, including Himalayan singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, buffalo drums, crystal pyramids, wood chimes, bells, ocean drums, rain sticks and other meditative musical devices that evoke both immediate and long-lasting intuition, serenity and joy."
 
Come experience:
Improved mood
Released tension in the body
Healing of past traumatic experiences
Access to inner knowledge and guidance
A new state of wellbeing and bliss

We will have chairs set up for everyone, although if you would prefer to bring a mat and sit/lay on the floor, you are welcome to do that. 

We will be limiting this event to a maximum of 20 people - please contact us by email or by calling us at 860-651-1172 to reserve your space!

This event is only $20 for an hour of remarkable relaxation on a journey of healing sound... We hope to see you there!

Guided Meditation with LIVE Drum Music

This event was held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 7:15-8:15pm - potential future date TBD
Peaceful, guided imagery meditation, led by Jane, joined by live music of the healing drum by Charlie!

We lead a Meditation Class here at least once a month and we often accompany it by recorded music - this time, we decided to accompany it with live music!

Charlie is the leader of our Drumming Circles we hold several times a year and he has a background in traditional, Native American drumming and years' practice playing the modern drum set.

Charlie's soothing drumming lends itself melodically to Jane's guidance as she walks you through a peaceful series of soothing visualizations. The native drumming rhythms that Charlie has been trained in come from ancient healing traditions, designed to reconnect you with the healing beauty of nature, often utilized in Jane's meditations. Together, they work to help you connect deeply with the beauty found inside your own heart.

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 25th 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.

The class begins at 7:15pm but we open the door at 7:00pm so you can come in and get settled. You can also shop before and after the class, if you'd like! 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.

Each class is $10 per person, which includes a free pocket rock!
Sitting in a circle with like-minded individuals can be very healing in hectic 2022! Taking time to connect with that peaceful powerful place within is so important! ~ Like going to the spa for your soul! Give yourself a break ~ meditate! 🙂

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 click "Going" on Facebook (linked through the date and time above) or call/stop in to reserve a space, we'll have a seat out for you! But walk-ins are welcome, so no need to stress about a reservation! 🙂 We hope to see you there!
Proudly powered by Weebly