Ground Center

Nathan Heintz has been practicing standing, seated and moving meditation for 20 years, and has spent long periods of time in residential practice in the US and abroad. He is a disciple of Master Chen Zhonghua of the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method lineage of Tai Chi Chuan and Hunyuan Qigong. He is an avid practitioner of Zen and Cha'an Meditation, and Kriya Yoga. Nathan has gone through Tangaryo Monk initiation at Tassajara Zen Center, completed Goenka Vippassana Trainings, and Winter Cha'an Periods at City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. His integral knowledge of body mechanics and energy from tai chi and qigong is combined with a clear depth of practice from many hours of silent meditation. His embodied approach to meditation incorporates breath, energy and posture to create a holistic, simple and very practical experience for students seeking to clear their minds and make strides in their meditation practice and spiritual journey. He loves sharing the simple skills of practice that work for him and provide community and support on the journey.