At Zen by the Lake, we practice Qigong as a way to transcend our ordinary nature.

The harmonious fusion of gentle and soft coordinated movements along with rhythmic and deep breathing, and with the practice of total awareness, generate an internal balance that we call "Moving Meditation". In a natural environment, surrounded by the lake and mountains, in the picturesque "Village of Ajijic", we share the knowledge of ancient Taoist and Buddhist traditions. Conditions that lead us to understand the message of millennia-old truths.

Our knowledge of the human body's energy mechanism allows us to teach and practice manipulative methods and techniques (Tui Na), which are necessary for cleansing, unblocking and directing the internal flow of Qi, Helping to improve our health through traditional and natural means. True Qigong traditions highlight themselves for transmitting not only the techniques related to movements but, for teaching the Fa or Law that supports the teachings. At "Zen by the Lake" we share the teachings of Great Kung Luohan (Taoist) and Fa Lun Gong (Buddhist)  Masters.

For our teaching sessions, we adopt a Zen philosophical approach and also, we have included some traditional practices from this transformative Way, such as Zazen and the Tea ceremony. Our open group sessions last one hour twice a week. We also offer intensive programs during the weekend and, on Fridays, we offer private one-on-one sessions. Kham Rel the founder of Zen by the Lake shares his expertise through weekdays' classes (live and on-line), group talks and workshops, and through his books, articles, and commentaries found in this digital website and in our Facebook page as well.

As a plus and for its worldwide friends and students, Zen by the Lake offers a wide arrange of "Art Appreciation classes by highly awarded and world known visual artist Blanca Ruth Casanova, PhD., who leads the Art program available in both English and Spanish language.