TAI CHI RULER AND MANTRA YOGA FOR PEACE
An 8-Week Mind-Body Wellness Experience
The Laguna Hills Community Center has joyfully extended our Tai Chi Ruler And Mantra Yoga series through April 2027 and extending into Winter 2027.
Discover a unique mind-body practice that brings together gentle movement, mindful breathing, energy cultivation, sacred sound and mantra meditation in a peaceful, welcoming and non-competitive environment.
Each class begins with the Tai Chi Ruler, a traditional practice that encourages gentle movement, balance, coordination, relaxation and the cultivation of chi — vital energy. We then transition into Mantra Yoga and meditation, using sacred sound, conscious breathing and focused awareness to quiet the mind and cultivate inner peace.
These two traditions beautifully complement one another: Tai Chi Ruler supports balance, vitality and harmony within the material body, while Mantra Yoga nurtures peace, clarity and spiritual awareness within the heart and spirit soul.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
• Gentle Tai Chi Ruler movements
• Mindful breathing and relaxation
• Mantra meditation and sacred sound
• Practices for cultivating inner peace
• A supportive and peaceful environment
• Simple practices that can be continued at home
No previous experience with Tai Chi, yoga or meditation is necessary.
ONGOING 8-WEEK SERIES
Each series continues the practice, allowing students to join for one 8-week session or continue from series to series as their practice develops.
Series 1: September 3 – October 22, 2026
Catalogue #2542
Series 2: October 29 – December 17, 2026
Catalogue #2729
Series 3: January 7 – February 25, 2027
Catalogue #2730
Series 4: March 4 – April 22, 2027
Catalogue #2731
Class size is limited to 15 students to create a more personal and supportive learning environment.
A PRACTICE FOR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT
This class brings together elements from a lifelong journey through martial arts, Tai Chi, Bhakti Yoga, mantra meditation and Kirtan — creating a gentle practice centered on peace, balance, awareness and connection.
Come as you are. Breathe. Move. Chant. Relax. Cultivate peace from within.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration is required through the Laguna Hills Community Center / City of Laguna Hills Community Services Department.
Laguna Hills Community Center
25555 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949-707-2680
When registering, please use the Catalogue Number for the series you wish to attend.
Register through the City of Laguna Hills:
https://www.lagunahillsca.gov/185/Classes-Activities
Maximum class size: 15 students
INSTRUCTOR
Patita Pavana dasi (Annette Laborte)
Patita Pavana dasi (Annette Laborte) is a longtime practitioner and teacher of martial arts, Kenpo Karate, Kajukenbo, Tai Chi Ruler, Tai Chi Sword, Tao An Pai Kung Fu, Nui Kung, Bhakti Yoga, Mantra Meditation and Kirtan Yoga, with more than 45 years of experience studying and sharing practices for peace, wellness, spiritual connection and personal growth throughout Southern California.
Her teaching brings together her extensive martial arts experience with her lifelong practice of Bhakti Yoga creating a gentle and accessible approach centered on conscious movement, mindful breathing, peace, compassion and spiritual awareness. Her intention is to help students develop a consistent personal practice that supports greater balance in the body, clarity in the mind and peace within the heart.
HONORING MY TEACHERS
Patita Pavana dasi is deeply grateful for the teachers who have guided and influenced her lifelong journey in martial arts, healing arts and spiritual practice. She carries their loving influence into her teaching today, honoring their wisdom through practices that cultivate peace, awareness, balance, compassion and harmony of body, mind and spirit.
Srimati Katyayani Devi dasi Thakurani — Spiritual Master
Patita Pavana dasi’s spiritual journey has been deeply guided by her Spiritual Master, Srimati Katyayani Devi dasi Thakurani, whose teachings in Bhakti Yoga philosophy and the Vedic teachings of love, devotion and service to the Supreme Soul have profoundly shaped and enriched her spiritual life.
Through her Spiritual Master's guidance and mercy, Patita Pavana dasi has deepened her understanding of Bhakti Yoga (union with God through Love and Devotion), devotion and service, and continues to share Yoga Philosophy, sacred sound (Kirtan Mantra Meditation) and spiritual practices with communities throughout Southern California.
Her spiritual name, Patita Pavana dasi, meaning “servant of the One who purifies fallen souls,” reflects her path of devotional service.
True peace begins within the heart and grows through a life of devotion, compassion and service.
Grandmaster Sifu Share K. Lew
Patita Pavana dasi had the privilege of studying Tai Chi Ruler, Tao An Pai Kung Fu and Nui Kung with the late Grandmaster Sifu Share K. Lew. His teaching reflected patience, humility, discipline and deep respect for the traditional roots of these practices.
She is grateful for the opportunity to continue sharing what she learned from Sifu Lew and strives to pass these teachings forward with the same respect and sincerity with which they were shared with her.
KIRTAN AND SPIRITUAL SERVICE
In addition to teaching Tai Chi and Mantra Yoga, Patita Pavana dasi has devoted much of her life to sharing mantra meditation through music, also known as Kirtan. She serves as Director of Events for Spirit Soul And Friends® - A Musical Peace Troupe, leading Kirtan, meditation gatherings and educational programs throughout Southern California at festivals, community churches, private events and plant-based venues. Her greatest joy is helping people experience greater peace, connection and well-being through the spiritual practice of Bhakti Yoga and the Vedic teachings.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tai Chi Ruler And Mantra Yoga For Peace
PEACEFUL INDIVIDUALS CREATE A PEACEFUL SOCIETY