Adult Classes (open to teens 14 years and up with instructor permission). Beginners always welcome. First class FREE.
Basics: Open to all levels. Beginners start here. (Learn more)
Intermediate: Open to everyone after 8 weeks of practice. (Learn more)
Advanced: Students who have progressed sufficiently will be invited to attend advanced classes. (Learn more)
Cost:Intermediate: Open to everyone after 8 weeks of practice. (Learn more)
Advanced: Students who have progressed sufficiently will be invited to attend advanced classes. (Learn more)
| Student | $30/month |
| Beginner | $40/month |
| Intermediate & Advanced | $50/month |
| Mat Fee (visitors) | $15 |
Aikido Special Events
Energy, Harmony & Wellbeing: a 5-week course in Aikido for beginners. (PDF Flyer.)
Date & Time: Thursday Evenings 6:00 – 7:15, starting September 16th.
Location: in Montpelier at 1 Granite Street. (Down by the river near the Coop next to the Iron Bridge.)
Fee: $50 for the 5 weeks. Pre-registration is not necessary.
Instructors: The course is being led by Robert Lamprey, who has been practicing Aikido for 16 years and is Co-Teacher at Aikido of Montpelier along with the Founder, Sarah Norton. Robert has also been a student and teacher of meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for 28 years. He has had the extreme good fortune to study under several of the most profound mediation masters of the last century.
About the course:
Aikido is a powerful way to discover the natural energy and healthiness of the body. It is also fun. In Aikido we practice a variety of exercises and techniques that help us unblock the energy pathways in the body and regain the proper flow. Unlike many fitness regimes, in Aikido we practice with other people, not with machines, so we learn deeply about the energy of others as well. This leads to the discovery of confidence in ourselves and in our bodies.
How does Aikido work with basic well-being? Much of our unhealthiness, depressions, and anxieties are the result of knots of energy or blockages of the energy pathways in the body. These blockages lead to an imbalance in the natural energies, and where the flow is blocked mental and physical well-being is challenged. Imbalances can be the result of past trauma or just an accumulation of unhealthy living habits. In Aikido, we practice a variety of exercises and techniques that help us regain the proper flow. We begin to feel a sense of natural well-being being restored. In the process we gain flexibility, balance, and greater vitality. There are many, many methods of conditioning our bodies, but most of these, such as the typical gym routine, actually inhibit, rather than work with getting the energy to flow.
In this five-week course entitled Energy, Harmony, and Well Being we will begin to explore the possibilities of transforming our energy. We will work with a variety of exercises, stretches, and basic Aikido techniques. The course is a hands-on approach to experiencing these possibilities in our body, and there will be limited emphasis on theoretical discussion. Aikido has many other benefits such as increased mindfulness and awareness, confidence, and communication with others. These and other topics will be the focus in up-coming workshops.
Disclaimer: First, this is not a crash course in self-defense. Second, participants should be aware that any fundamental transformation will not take place in a five-week workshop. Sarah Norton, the Founder of Aikido of Montpelier notes "The transformational benefits of Aikido need to take root at the cellular level of the body and require many years of training to accomplish fully." However, we should not be discouraged as we will begin to see positive benefits in our lives after practicing Aikido for a short time.
The Movement Center, located in our beautiful practice space, offers classes in various other arts, including:
- Energy: Discover its Natural Source
- Flexibility: Untie the Knot of the Body
- Relaxation: Transform Stressful Situations
- Harmony: Learn to Join with the Flow
Date & Time: Thursday Evenings 6:00 – 7:15, starting September 16th.
Location: in Montpelier at 1 Granite Street. (Down by the river near the Coop next to the Iron Bridge.)
Fee: $50 for the 5 weeks. Pre-registration is not necessary.
Instructors: The course is being led by Robert Lamprey, who has been practicing Aikido for 16 years and is Co-Teacher at Aikido of Montpelier along with the Founder, Sarah Norton. Robert has also been a student and teacher of meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for 28 years. He has had the extreme good fortune to study under several of the most profound mediation masters of the last century.
About the course:
Aikido is a powerful way to discover the natural energy and healthiness of the body. It is also fun. In Aikido we practice a variety of exercises and techniques that help us unblock the energy pathways in the body and regain the proper flow. Unlike many fitness regimes, in Aikido we practice with other people, not with machines, so we learn deeply about the energy of others as well. This leads to the discovery of confidence in ourselves and in our bodies.
How does Aikido work with basic well-being? Much of our unhealthiness, depressions, and anxieties are the result of knots of energy or blockages of the energy pathways in the body. These blockages lead to an imbalance in the natural energies, and where the flow is blocked mental and physical well-being is challenged. Imbalances can be the result of past trauma or just an accumulation of unhealthy living habits. In Aikido, we practice a variety of exercises and techniques that help us regain the proper flow. We begin to feel a sense of natural well-being being restored. In the process we gain flexibility, balance, and greater vitality. There are many, many methods of conditioning our bodies, but most of these, such as the typical gym routine, actually inhibit, rather than work with getting the energy to flow.
In this five-week course entitled Energy, Harmony, and Well Being we will begin to explore the possibilities of transforming our energy. We will work with a variety of exercises, stretches, and basic Aikido techniques. The course is a hands-on approach to experiencing these possibilities in our body, and there will be limited emphasis on theoretical discussion. Aikido has many other benefits such as increased mindfulness and awareness, confidence, and communication with others. These and other topics will be the focus in up-coming workshops.
Disclaimer: First, this is not a crash course in self-defense. Second, participants should be aware that any fundamental transformation will not take place in a five-week workshop. Sarah Norton, the Founder of Aikido of Montpelier notes "The transformational benefits of Aikido need to take root at the cellular level of the body and require many years of training to accomplish fully." However, we should not be discouraged as we will begin to see positive benefits in our lives after practicing Aikido for a short time.
The Movement Center, located in our beautiful practice space, offers classes in various other arts, including:
Tai Chi. The slow, fluid movements of the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi train practitioners to find the source of movement at the body's core. The graceful movements of Tai Chi bring the nervous system into balance and awaken the flow of chi energy. Students will learn the classic Yang Long Form, a solo pattern that is a treasure to practice as personal exercise for a lifetime. Instructor: Sara Norton. Classes are sequential. Call (802) 454-8550 for info and start dates, or download our PDF Flyer.
Qi Gong. Chinese medicine in motion. Combines movement, meditation and breathing exercises. Qi Gong works with the Qi energy that animates us and gives us life through simple, graceful movements suitable for everyone. These practices restore the smooth circulation of Qi to enhance wellbeing. Beginners welcome, experience not required. Move, breathe, feel great! Instructor: Edward Kentish, licensed acupuncturist and longtime practitioner of Chinese and Japanese movement arts. Info: (802) 229-4537.
Qi Gong. Chinese medicine in motion. Combines movement, meditation and breathing exercises. Qi Gong works with the Qi energy that animates us and gives us life through simple, graceful movements suitable for everyone. These practices restore the smooth circulation of Qi to enhance wellbeing. Beginners welcome, experience not required. Move, breathe, feel great! Instructor: Edward Kentish, licensed acupuncturist and longtime practitioner of Chinese and Japanese movement arts. Info: (802) 229-4537.
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| Aikido: All levels |
5:30- 6:30pm |
6:00- 7:00pm |
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| Aikido: Intermediate |
6:30- 7:00pm |
7:00- 8:00pm |
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| Aikido: Advanced |
7:00- 7:30pm |
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| Aikido: Aikido as Contemplative Art |
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| Tai Chi | Call for times |
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| Qi Gong | 6:00- 7:00pm |