Nick Hancock
Cofounder of Balance & Harmony Healing Arts Center, LLC back in 2005 and now owner and cofounder of Weaving Roots, LLC, Nick has been practicing martial arts since 1987. He was raised with a Tai Chi and Kung Fu school in his backyard, and began taking classes at the age of five. As a young teen, he was teaching both children and adult classes at Body Balance Healing Arts Center, where he studied with his father, Master Pat Hancock.
Nick also had the great honor to study with his father's teacher, Grand Master Huang Chien-Liang. Growing up with a martial arts background in Maryland, Nick attended and participated in international and national Kung Fu and Tai Chi tournaments. Through the years of tournaments, he has placed first in international forms and sparing competitions, as well as being a judge for forms and fighting.
Nick believes that his dedication and disciplined practice has led him to becoming the owner and founder of Balance & Harmony Healing Arts Center and now expanding into Weaving Roots, LLC. With a strong practice like Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Yoga, or Music, a person can gain an understanding of how to live and walk in balance and harmony. His ongoing experience studying Tai Chi and Kung Fu has led to many insights in the art of music.
In 1995, at the age of 13, Nick began studying guitar with Johnny Glaze. As Glaze shared his knowledge of guitar playing and music theory, Nick realized that martial arts practice and music practice were similar. The presence required in either practice has to be cultivated and has to be deep. Practicing deep presence can lead one into living a balanced life.
Nick now teaches Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Music and believes that balancing movement and stillness in our lives can greatly enhance the human experience.
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Nick also had the great honor to study with his father's teacher, Grand Master Huang Chien-Liang. Growing up with a martial arts background in Maryland, Nick attended and participated in international and national Kung Fu and Tai Chi tournaments. Through the years of tournaments, he has placed first in international forms and sparing competitions, as well as being a judge for forms and fighting.
Nick believes that his dedication and disciplined practice has led him to becoming the owner and founder of Balance & Harmony Healing Arts Center and now expanding into Weaving Roots, LLC. With a strong practice like Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Yoga, or Music, a person can gain an understanding of how to live and walk in balance and harmony. His ongoing experience studying Tai Chi and Kung Fu has led to many insights in the art of music.
In 1995, at the age of 13, Nick began studying guitar with Johnny Glaze. As Glaze shared his knowledge of guitar playing and music theory, Nick realized that martial arts practice and music practice were similar. The presence required in either practice has to be cultivated and has to be deep. Practicing deep presence can lead one into living a balanced life.
Nick now teaches Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Music and believes that balancing movement and stillness in our lives can greatly enhance the human experience.
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Erin Hancock, E-RYT500, CRM, CHWC
Cofounder of Balance & Harmony Healing Arts Center, LLC back in 2005 and now owner and cofounder of Weaving Roots, LLC, Erin began her yoga practice in her late teens while living in California. Mainly using her practice for theraputic reasons, she quickly learned the incredible benefits of a regular yoga practice. With a basic background in and a fascination for anatomy and physiology, Erin decided to turn her medical career into helping others heal through awareness and acceptance.
In 2006, Erin completed her first teacher training course with YogaFit and has become certified to teach Pre/post natal as well as modifications for minor injuries and senior adults. Erin's inspiration for teaching comes from the transformation that happens with her practice and in the practice she sees in others.
Erin brings the importance of humor to her classes and believes that it is important to be humble and love this beautiful gift of a body. She encourages her students that their practice is a gift to themselves in mindfulness, acceptance, and transformation bringing joy, peace, love, and gratitude into their lives.
In 2018, Erin completed her training at The Bhakti Shop Yoga Center and received her certificate for 300Hours Advanced Study. Her passion is healthy mindful and functional movement. She studies with top movement and biomechanics instructors and researchers who specialize in the field of yoga. In her classes, you will find function, form, supportive movements to ensure a sustainable Yoga practice. Erin continues to study and practice with amazing teachers who are bringing new light and love to the movement world. She is currently studying with the Sustainable Yoga Asana Foundation to continue her education in keeping the classroom balanced and fun.
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In 2006, Erin completed her first teacher training course with YogaFit and has become certified to teach Pre/post natal as well as modifications for minor injuries and senior adults. Erin's inspiration for teaching comes from the transformation that happens with her practice and in the practice she sees in others.
Erin brings the importance of humor to her classes and believes that it is important to be humble and love this beautiful gift of a body. She encourages her students that their practice is a gift to themselves in mindfulness, acceptance, and transformation bringing joy, peace, love, and gratitude into their lives.
In 2018, Erin completed her training at The Bhakti Shop Yoga Center and received her certificate for 300Hours Advanced Study. Her passion is healthy mindful and functional movement. She studies with top movement and biomechanics instructors and researchers who specialize in the field of yoga. In her classes, you will find function, form, supportive movements to ensure a sustainable Yoga practice. Erin continues to study and practice with amazing teachers who are bringing new light and love to the movement world. She is currently studying with the Sustainable Yoga Asana Foundation to continue her education in keeping the classroom balanced and fun.
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Weaving Roots
Chittenango, NY 13037
Pathways to Peace Through Healing Arts & Nature
680-214-8195
Chittenango, NY 13037
Pathways to Peace Through Healing Arts & Nature
680-214-8195
Our Community
At Weaving Roots, LLC, our biggest goal is to create a sense of community. We believe that by bringing people with similar interest together, they can make important connections that can enrich their lives. We appreciate all of the amazing gifts that the community offers by being a part of a class or by attending an event. We are very grateful for all of the support from students and their parent, our friends, and family.
If you would like to get involved or have ideas for community gatherings and future classes or events, please feel free to contact us with your interest.
By working together to build community, we build a strong foundation for our children's future while improving the quality of our lives.
If you would like to get involved or have ideas for community gatherings and future classes or events, please feel free to contact us with your interest.
By working together to build community, we build a strong foundation for our children's future while improving the quality of our lives.