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