The purpose of The Village Anastasia is to minimize the suffering of others through the 1500 year old traditions, practice and teachings of The Classical Martial Arts and The Shaolin Temple.
Our vision is a society that understands and addresses the root causes of trauma, rather than simply labelling and judging people.
For as long as both have existed, the martial arts and the healing arts have had an important relationship and are intrinsically connected.
Trauma is a deeply personal and multifaceted experience that encompasses not only the initial event but also the layers of adversity and challenges that follow. Trauma can profoundly affect our emotional, mental and physical well-being, and therefore the well-being of our community
The Village Anastasia is a re-visioning of the classical martial arts, teachings and traditions as a practice and method to process, release and heal trauma. While the initial event or experiences may not be reversible, the internal wound and its impact can be healed.
The programs of the Village Anastasia are designed to help in the self-healing process for anxiety, depression, PTSD, Addiction, physical and emotional abuse and survivors of sexual assault.