Shodo - Spiritual Transformation

With Yuko Sensei

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The Art of Japanese Calligraphy

   

Introductory Trial Session

with Artist and Teacher Yuko Halada

  

     What to Expect When You Take a Private Lesson with Halada Sensei

  

 

 



 

  

Shodo, the art of Japanese Calligraphy, as taught by Yuko Halada, is a path to embrace the positive energy, awareness and serenity that can enhance your emotional and spiritual health.

  

Halada Sensei, a longstanding Residency Artist with the Arizona Commission on the Arts, offers you much more than the technical expertise of Shodo. In her unique Zen based approach, she teaches Shodo as a therapeutic art imbued with a strong spiritual component.

  

Her exceptional teaching nurtures the positive in both your mind and spirit. This enables you to transmit this energy through your brush as she guides you in the basic strokes and exercises of Shodo.

  

Halada Sensei is committed to transforming her students by enabling them to embrace and benefit from the power of a positive viewpoint and profound gratitude in their lives.

  

To schedule your private introductory session, or if you have any questions, please call Halada Sensei at 602-291-9856.

  

Trial Session Fee:     $48.00

 

   

Personal Experiences of Student Participants in Private Sessions:

 

Testimonial by Erin

 

Yuko Halada  is not only an exceptional artist and teacher, she is also an inspiration and example for her students. I have been taking Japanese calligraphy with her for four years, and in that time she has presented me with a whole new view of the world. Complications in your life seem simple once she has imbued you with an understanding of how everyday situations reflect your innermost nature. My life would not be the daily pleasure that it is now if I had not been graced with her classes and guidance. Her art reflects the values she promotes, and you begin to learn about yourself through the calligraphy brush as well as through the teacher. You gain not only knowledge, but also experience. As you work with her, you will begin to see more and more opportunities every day, and take these opportunities with confidence.When I first began taking classes with Halada Sensei, I was not very confident and tended to space out a lot of the time. I didn't use my time very wisely, and I felt I was unable to open up to and get along with new acquaintances. Escaping into books or tv programs was easier than facing other people and my own weaknesses, so thats what I did.?Honestly, though, that was not very satisfying. Now, after having matured, with a lot of help from her, I find myself more social and connected with those around me, and excited for each individual day. This was presented to me both through the art and conversation. The energy Yuko Halada brings into the lives of the people she knows is truly astounding. Taking her class is an extraordinary and life-changing opportunity.  

  

  

 

 

Jennifer

Jennifer, 17, was struggling with some strokes at her shodo lesson; she just could not get it right even though she had been trying over and over again. However, she worked very hard on her spiritual homework exercise, which was rather challenging material for her, and she accomplished it. Next session she had a breakthrough and was able to do the strokes right. She was thrilled and felt much more confidence in herself. During this time, Halada Sensei was also giving her some spiritual guidance to bring more awareness and quality into her life.

Soon after, Jennifer was able to apply what she gained spiritually into her dancing.  She was able to dance freely from her self consciousness and did a incredible job in her dance performance. She was now very alive, beautiful, confident and expressive, whereas before she used to worry more about how other people would see her dance because she was feeling inferiority complex.