“My
own words are not the medicine, but a prescription; not the destination,
but a map to help you reach it.” Lao Tzu |
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Ivy Joyce Broderson Brian Hata Saiko Flack Robert Meserve |
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Sifu Kimberly Ivy - Founder
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in several
different Qigong forms, The 18 Hands of Luohan Qigong and most recently was inducted as a 20th
Generation disciple of Chen Grandmaster Chen, Xiao Wang, She is
also certified in Hatha yoga, holds black belt rankings in Judo and
Aikido and was a National Bronze Medal Winner at the 1997 “A
Taste of China" in Yang Taijiquan forms. Kim loves to teach Taijiquan and Qigong and considers it her good fortune to have a wide range of students of all ages and fitness levels from children to athletes to those who have recently been diagnosed with a life challenging illness. Kim approaches her relationships with her students collaboratively with fun and humor, and feels those qualities are as important to a good practice as are good form and energy. Kim was granted the title of Sifu (master teacher with lineage) by her Sifu, Dr. Gaspar Garcia, in 2007. Her Chen Lineage is with Grand Master Chen, Xiao Wang, 19th Generation Standard Bearer of Chen Family Taijiquan. Kim was accepted among Grandmaster’s 20th Generation direct disciples in March of 2006 in a formal ceremony in Chenjiago, the birthplace of Taijiquan. Additionally, she was formally tested by the International Wu Shu (Chinese Martial Arts) Association in November of 2007 and awarded the rank of 5th Duan Wei by
Kim has developed several programs for those with special health concerns including Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease in association with Swedish Medical Center, The Center for Comprehensive Care, the Aveda Corporation and the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, among others, and she maintains associations with hospitals, clinics, and individual health care professionals in the Seattle area. She also collaborated with Group Health on a National Institute of Health grant studying Taijiquan, massage, meditation, and back pain, writing and implementing the first protocol studying Taijiquan within this framework. All teachers at Embrace The Moon are certified and expertly trained in the methods they teach. They are chosen by Ms. Ivy personally because they have the experience, skill and heart to steward their students through the breadth and depth of the practice experience. return to top |
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| Laoshi Joyce Broderson - Senior Instructor |
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| Joyce is respected throughout the
school for her capacity to stay present and in the moment during each
class and for her ability to communicate this challenging aspect of
the practices to others. Embrace The Moon is lucky to have Joyce as
its senior instructor, sharing her gracious intuitive
skill in sensing and working with internal energy. In addition to her classes, she also hosts
workshops on Mastering the Art of Slowness. All levels of skill benefit. Ms. Broderson's teachers include Kim Ivy, Madame Gao-fu, Ken Wright, Dr. Gaspar Garcia and Master Chen Xiao Wang. Joyce is certified by Sifu Ivy to teach Yang Taijiquan 24 short form and certified in The Hands of the 18 Luohan, The 8 Treasures Qigong by Sifu Dr. Garcia. After 14 years of devoted training, personal development and selfless dedication to the Embrace The Moon community, Kim Ivy granted Mrs. Broderson the title of Laoshi (senior instructor with lineage) in 2008. Read A Conversation with Joyce. return to top |
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Brian Hata |
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Brian Hata’s Tai Chi training hales back to the early 70’s when the art was beginning to emerge and gain respect in the United States. For 5 years Brian studied Yang Tai Chi with Raymund Chung and T.T Tchoung, two of the Pacific Northwest’s early Chinese master instructors. Over the next two decades Brian | |||
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and profession carrying the principles of his training with him. With
his son in the last years of High School, Brian returned to
formal studies in 2004 with Embrace The Moon. Brian studies Yang and
Chen Taijiquan and the Luohan Gong system and has become a skilled
teaching apprentice during this past year. Brian is certified in the
18 Hands of Luohan and is also in the process of becoming certified
to teach Meridian Strength
and Flexibility Training. Brian is the only Level III intern in
Washington State. Brian is a skilled fly fisherman, biker, skier,
hiker and gardener. He enjoys his non-tai chi time with his wife Alisa
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Born and raised in Sapporo, Japan, Saiko was exposed to classical ballet and Zazen (sitting still) in her early ages. In 1993 Saiko moved to the United States and for eight years worked in corporate America in New York City. To balance the intense energy of her work she began a Yoga and meditation practice. During her studies she had the fortune if meeting two prominent teachers, Bryan Kest of Power Yoga and Goenkaji of Vipassana Meditation, who helped root her skills in the fundamentals of both physical and spiritual practice. | |||
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Robert Meserve |
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"It is my hope, and my belief, that through these physical and mental practices; we take the responsibility for our health and happiness into our own hands and through these simple yet profound movements we will find joy and peace." |
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Robert became to be certified to teach in the Fall of 2006. Robert comes to Embrace the Moon with a strong background in other integrated movement forms as well. He has been a Bikram Yoga practitioner since 1996, became certified to teach in 2000 and is a well respected teacher at the Yoga College of India in Fremont. Additionally, Robert practices Yang style Tai Chi as taught to him by Sensei Jonathan Tani in Honolulu and has studied Aikido with Sensei Koichi Barrish at the Kannagara Dojo in Granite Falls. Join Embrace The Moon in welcoming Mr. Meserve to our staff of expert instructors. return to top |
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