The Water Spirit Mystery School

The teachers

rev. Dr Christopher J. Bashaw, RN

Christopher Bashaw is the head instructor for the Mizu Tama Dojo and the founder of Kosho Hoho Yooga or “Old Pine Tree Method of Unity and Self Discipline ”, a blending of Kosho Ryu Kempo and Tai Chi.  Kosho Hoho Yooga takes the traditional teachings of the Japanese Warrior monk of 1235 AD (true self-defense, healing and spiritual arts) and makes it applicable for the 21st century. Christopher holds black belt ranking in both Shaolin Kempo Karate, Mugei-Mumei no Jitsu as well as certification in Yang style Tai Chi.   He is and has also been a Registered Nurse for over 2 decades including pediatrics, military, pain care, recovery room, occupational health, drug and alcohol recovery, and rehabilitation. Over the last 20 years he has become certified as a Reiki Master/ Teacher developing his own system of Reiki, Kokoro Ryu Reiki System of Natural Healing, as well as taking vows as a Buddhist Priest and holds a Doctorates in Divinity. He is also a practitioner of western herbalism, internal and external chi kung healing, and shamanic practice. He is also a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Christopher is also on the advisory board for AIANE (Asian Internal Arts of New England). Bashaw, sensei is also a CNFT (Certified Natural Fitness Trainer^TM).

Christopher has developed this course of study based off of his weekly Kosho Hoho Yooga Classes which he teaches locally in New Hampshire. He has opened this program to the general public in hopes of spreading the teachings of Kosho Hoho Yooga to those who must travel as well as those who live very busy lives.

Mike Denmeade BS,CTRS   

Michael has 25 years of training and practices martial and healing arts from various shamanic traditions.   He brings his eclectic background and training in Huna, Native American and Yamabushi traditions, with reverence and honor to his teachers and the cultures from which they came.  Since 1995, Michael has practiced the Art of Peace as a warrior when he “put down the sword” in ceremony.  He defeated the dragon of greed non-violently and was honored by being initiated by his teacher as a “Warrior of Light”.  Michael does his best to embody the three great treasures of a peaceful warrior---Simplicity, Patience and Compassion.

Michael is also a Reiki Master/ Teacher in the Kokoro Ryu Reiki system and has taught tai chi locally in the Upper Connecticut River Valley, and at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Healthcare Center in Vermont.