Budokon in the Park

Budokon is a favorite of Recess Health Immersion program participants.

Budokon Yoga Flow and Conditioning Class

When? Every Tuesday & Thursday Eve. from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Where? Laurelhurst Park (SE 39th & Stark) We meet at the north side of the pond (to the west,) then walk to a good shady spot. You can look for me & my green yoga mat.
Drop in fee: $10
Bring: Yoga mat, water, towel, yoga-appropriate clothing.
RSVP: If you are planning to go please email her by noon on Tues/Thurs so that she knows to expect you.

Please call or email with Questions .... Sensei Linda Munsey 503.481.7940 senseilinda@hotmail.com or budokonportland@gmail.com

What is Budokon (bu-do-kon)?

The Physical Practice
The Budokon physical practice draws upon ancient and modern yogic and martial arts styles. The foundation of the Budokon physical practice is precision, alignment and Zen mind. All Budokon techniques are designed to explore the body's full range of motion. The practice dances between agility, control, speed, power, balance and flow. The physical practice is divided into two themes: The Yogic Series, and the Budo Series. Both themes constantly draw from and depend on eachother. The Budokon Yogic Series was heavily influenced by Iyengar and Ashtanga yogic techniques and alignment. The focus is on control, calm, power and precision. These techniques are uniquely different from traditional Hatha Yoga in the sense that they not only work to
improve range of motion and strength, but they also explore the body's ability to sustain another person's body weight. The Budokon Budo Series is a combination of standing and ground techniques drawn primarily from Okinawan Karate-Do, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and Olympic Style
Tae Kwon Do. The objective of this series is to teach agility, power, focus and flow in the body and mind.

The Zen Practice

The Budokon Zen practice is seated meditation. Zen is about single minded living. Zen is about freedom from our own ideas. This practice is the foundation of Budokon and weaves its way through everything we do. Hoping to see you in class for a work-out that will challenge your
Body, Mind, and Spirit!