Shakuhachi

Learn to Appreciate the ART of breathing correctly

Shakuhachi, the original Japanese bamboo flute, is one of the most simple, yet challenging instruments ever produced--requiring precise breath control and positioning for each note mastered. As you learn to play Shakuhachi, you will learn to relax and enjoy this natural experience, which helps to stimulate and strengthen your lungs, while improving your overall health. Shakuhachi meditative Sound will find its’ way into your mind and body, assisting you on the path to relaxation and stress reduction. Our 6 week beginner classes, for adults and teens , inspired and designed together by Grandmaster Hanshi Lane and Senpai Kim Eysoldt, provideS a unique method of training for the "Hara" (body center). Senpai Kim who has 28 years of music and flute experience, will conduct easy to learn classes, scheduled to begin February, 2007. Classes include: Utaguchi (song mouth) techniques, Hara breathing technigues, posture, meditation, philosophy and history of Shakuhachi in India and Asia.

Class registration is now open!! upon registering for these classes, each student receives an authentic (handcrafted w/traditional inlayed utaguchi) bamboo Shakuhachi flute…

***Beginner Tuition fees...$165-Seishi Juku members $175-non-members (includes 6 classes and Shakuhachi flute)

Monday nights, 6:30-7:30PM, Room B. Possible/Saturday 1:30PM.

Special Beginner Shakuhachi Discount..."Seishi Juku Members...Take an additional $25 off.
(Pay only $140 when you enroll, as a second Seishi Juku instructional program).
Experienced students are also welcome.

World Seishi Juku Karate Honbu Ithaca
989 Dryden Road Ithaca, NY 14850
for more details: Call (607) 277-1047
or email seishihonbu@verizon.net