Incorporating many years of martial arts studies, David is Laoshi in Chen Taiji and has taught mindful movement, Qi Gong and Taiji since 2011 and was trained by the International Tiancai Chenjiagou Federation USA under Sifu Kam Lee. David also specializes in Somatic Integration healing practices. He has been a Vipassana practitioner and instructor since 2007 and received certification through Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program in 2021. He currently leads mindful movement for Spirit Rock and is a mentor for their Community Dharma Leader (CDL) program. Being of Afro Cuban Asian heritage, David comes from a long lineage of Afro Cuban abolitionists who have devoted their lives to equality and liberation for all people of color in Cuba.

David is also a Grammy award winning musician in the Latin music industry and a devout father and husband.

Ethan Williams has 30 years of Martial Arts experience, he has practiced in many styles, which include Tai Chi, Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun and Hung Gar. Ethan holds a certificate in Mindful Mentorship from Cloud Sangha, studying under renowned teachers Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. His spiritual journey is enriched by influences from Zen, Taoism, Non-Dual philosophy, Christian Mysticism and Stoic Philosophy. Ethan’s goal is to foster awareness of self and others, enhancing compassion and lovingkindess in the world

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