About the founder:
    Dr. Gideon Enz

Dr. Gideon Enz has been practicing yoga, taiji, qigong, and meditation for the past twenty years. He is set apart from other teachers by his expertise in distilling the essential elements of martial, medical, and spiritual training into practical and easy to understand techniques.  Teaching students how to seamlessly blend these three elements - the common foundation for the world’s most ancient traditions - into a modern practice of personal cultivation is the theme and focus of Gideon’s work.
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Working from a deep understanding of the integration of body, breath, and mind, Gideon blends expert coaching in practical techniques with a relaxed teaching style that mixes ancient tradition with modern technique and flow. Classes often mix conventional postures with strength drills, partner work, visualization and meditation techniques, and light-hearted explanations that enrich the students’ understanding of how stillness and movement work together.  Gideon’s unique workshops are an opportunity to explore topics in greater depth and refine specific skills, while receiving personal attention.
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In addition to regularly scheduled classes and workshops, Gideon offers one-on-one training in yoga, meditation, qigong, and taiji. He is also available by appointment for medical qigong treatments and herbal consultations.  schedule a session with Dr. Enz

 

What is Triloka...

Triloka - noun, Sanskrit: literally "three worlds", used to refer to the tri-fold nature of reality

    

Triloka denotes the three spheres that a yogin may set out to master: medicine, spirituality, and martial arts
Triloka represents the synthesis of the three "worlds" of Himalayan yoga: Indian yoga, Chinese yoga, and Tibetan yoga.
 Triloka also refers to the steps of training that are common to each of these systems: physical training, breath training, and mind training.

    

Initial class offerings begin in spring/summer 2010 !
		Training	-	with	-	Triloka
		Oriental Medicine:      Medical Qigong		Spirituality:      Yoga		Martial Arts:      Taiji Quan
		Medical qigong is closely linked with the modalities of acupuncture and Chinese herbology, and it is commonly used as an adjunct to Western medicine in China and abroad. Practitioners of medical qigong first train to enhance their own life force energy (qi), later learning to sense and directly influence the qi of another person to bring about a state of health and vitality.      Triloka's carefully designed training modules ensure that graduates have the ability to create a personal and professional practice based on the solid foundation of Chinese medicine. In addition to their diploma from Triloka, graduates of the 200 hour and 500 hour curriculums qualify for certification with the NQA (National Qigong Association). Triloka offers CEU's for acupuncturists		One of the world's most ancient systems of self-development, yoga uses postures, breathing, and meditation to dissolve stress, heal common illnesses, and lighten the spirit. The simple non-sectarian practices of yoga have gained global accolades for their accessibility and efficacy.    Triloka yoga educates individuals beyond the performance of postures, training them to utilize the breath and mind in exercises that unlock and harmonize latent human faculties. Covering a wide range of practices and styles, the Triloka yoga training curriculum meets and exceeds the 200 and 500 hour teacher training standards set by the Yoga Alliance.   Triloka offers CEU's for yoga teachers		Taiji quan (also known as tai chi) is simultaneously one of the softest and most powerful of all martial arts.   Emphasizing internal principles learned by performing a slow "solo" form, taiji has become popular in the western world for its convenience and for its numerous health benefits, such as increased strength, muscle tone, balance, and relaxation.   In the Triloka training system, taiji is taught as a martial art as well as vehicle for learning principles of integrated movement.  The curriculum first covers the Yang style 36 posture solo form, then progresses through two person sets, martial applications, and internal training.   After 500 hours, students will have the opportunity to apply for sifu (master instructor) training.
200 hour certification:		Level 1:  MQP Medical Qigong Practitioner		Level 1:  RYT 200 Triloka Yoga Practitioner		Level 1: CTP 200 Certified Taiji Practitioner
500 hour certification:		Level 2:  MQT Medical Qigong Therapist		Level 2:  RYT 500 Triloka Yoga Instructor		Level 2: CTI 500 Certified Taiji Instructor
		In order to receive a MQT diploma from Triloka, students must complete an additional 100 hours of qigong training in China		In order to receive a RYT500 diploma from Triloka, students must complete an additional 100 hours of yoga training in India		In order to receive a 500hr CTI diploma from Triloka, students must complete an additional 100 hours of taiji training in China
--- Continuing Education & 1200 hour Masters level training ---
		Graduates (at the 500 hour level) of any of the above three branches of Triloka training qualify to participate in advanced training, Including: multidisciplinary practices, the mechanics of spirituality, internal alchemy, herbal medicine, advanced meditation and mysticism, international retreats, intensives, and more...