27th Annual Santa Cruz

Aikido Summer Retreat 

July 11-12, 2020

About the Retreat

The Santa Cruz Aikido Summer Retreat generates a training atmosphere of sincerity and mutual respect.   We aim to integrate body, mind and spirit in the practice of Aikido, inspired by the teachings of the founder, Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei. Our theme for the 2020 Summer Retreat is “Aikido: A Healing Practice.”

Every time we practice Aikido and express its peacemaking philosophy, we build the World Family. Aikido training builds mutual respect, understanding and support, extending to all people, of diverse race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, and physical ability. Aikido has the capacity to bring people of many backgrounds and cultures together, in a practice of peace and transformation.

Join the 2020 Santa Cruz Aikido Summer Retreat!

Training, positive energy, community. Enjoy multiple classes & activities with Senseis Mary Heiny, Linda Holiday, and Jan Nevelius (all 7th dan), and Aikido friends from around the world, Online! Active and reflective training, Misogi, Discussion, Lunch groups, and a Special Class for 4th dan and above. Scholarships/discounts available - just ask.

  • Q&A, Discussion

  • Special class for 4th dan & above

  • Enjoying community connections with Aikido friends around the world!

  • 8 Aikido Classes

  • Misogi & Meditation

  • Times to rest & reflect

  • Instructor panel

 

July 11-12, 2020 • 2 Days of Online Classes

Saturday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm PDT
Sunday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm PDT

Instructors

Mary Heiny • 7th Dan – Seattle, Washington
Linda Holiday • 7th Dan – Santa Cruz, California
Jan Nevelius • 7th Dan – Stockholm, Sweden

Pricing

Adult (North / South America): $75.00
Adult (Distant Time Zones): $60.00
Teen (ages 13-17): $50.00

Scholarship Application ➜

A unique online experience

Unprecedented times call for an unprecedented retreat experience. To help protect our community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we are holding this retreat entirely online.

Join three skilled and insightful instructors

Mary Heiny • 7th Dan Seattle, Washington Learn about Mary Sensei ➜

Mary Heiny • 7th Dan
Seattle, Washington
Learn about Mary Sensei ➜

 

Linda Holiday • 7th Dan  Santa Cruz, California Learn about Linda Sensei ➜

Linda Holiday • 7th Dan
Santa Cruz, California
Learn about Linda Sensei ➜

Jan Nevelius • 7th Dan Stockholm, Sweden Learn about Jan Sensei ➜

Jan Nevelius • 7th Dan
Stockholm, Sweden
Learn about Jan Sensei ➜

“All of us in this world are members of the same family, and we should work together to make discord and war disappear from our midst.”

— Morihei Ueshiba • O-Sensei

Retreat Schedule

Times are displayed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

 

Saturday

July 11, 2020


8:00 am – 12:00 pm

First Practice Session


12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Lunch (optional group gathering)


1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Second Practice Session


Sunday

July 12, 2020


8:00 am – 11:35 am

Third Practice Session


11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Panel Discussion + Q&A + Closing





Conversations on the Aikido Path

Conversations on the Aikido Path

June 21 + June 28, 2020

Prepare for the Retreat and join two special online conversations hosted by Linda Holiday Sensei with Mary Heiny Sensei and Jan Nevelius Sensei.

Join the Retreat

Join us for an immersive experience of Aikido with a community from around the globe.