Respect for Children:

Respect in Japanese is Rei which is used as an instruction to bow. This is not a religious act but an indication of respect.

We maintain this practice of "greeting" our partner before and after working with him/her because it encourages students to begin practice in a mindful and controlled manner.

We believe that true respect cannot be engendered by enforcing these rules of etiquette but rather is developed through empathetic practice with the desire to learn and help others learn.

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