What they call their work
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 2 activities
- Mindfulness and Meditation ProgramsProvides meditation, yoga, and mindfulness practices including Zen meditation, coordinated breathing and movement for mental quieting, and formless QiGong for personal optimization. Offers group sessions such as "Free-Flowing Chi" for advanced practitioners and integrates mindfulness into all group classes for holistic well-being.
- Workplace Wellness and On-Site Employee ProgramsOffers on-site yoga, Tai Chi, QiGong, meditation, and customized short-term mindfulness programs for employees, including lunchtime and after-work classes, private lessons, and targeted interventions for stress reduction and conflict resolution.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Community Outreach and Educational ProgramsConducts outreach initiatives in health, conflict resolution, self-defense, and coexistence with suburban wildlife. Offers free Aikido seminars to the public and has operated programs to support homeless pets.
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Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
- Financial Education ProgramOffers a personal financial planning education program that teaches disciplined and efficient money management grounded in martial arts principles, including a free downloadable ebook for educational use.
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
- Martial Arts Training ProgramsOffers structured martial arts instruction in Aikido (including Iwama Style weapons training), Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, and QiGong, with classes for adults and children aged 8–14. Programs include self-defense techniques, cardiovascular conditioning, and progressive skill development, delivered through in-person and on-site classes, including at the White Plains location.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Sliding Scale and Need-Based Access ProgramsProvides services free of charge to individuals unable to pay, historically allocating up to 30% of revenues to such support, and offers need-based scholarships and work exchange opportunities to increase program accessibility.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
- Specialized and Inclusive Programs for Children and Individuals with Special NeedsProvides tailored martial arts, yoga, and mindfulness instruction for children with special needs, at-risk youth, and children in group homes. Offers early childhood yoga, private and group sessions, and adaptive instruction to ensure accessibility and individualized support.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Mindful Life Weight Loss ProgramDelivers a structured, mindfulness-based weight loss program integrating meditative practice, clinical therapy, mindful eating, emotional eating management, and goal-setting across five life areas. Includes professionally led lifestyle counseling, grocery store tours, meal preparation consultations, and supports weight loss through fresh, convenient meal delivery using organic and high-quality ingredients.
- Publishing and Educational Content ProductionProduces and publishes educational books, videos, and digital content aligned with its mission of holistic personal development, including materials on mindfulness, martial arts, and wellness.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Kanney | President | 50 | $8K |
| Kimberly Gold | Secretary | 30 | $8K |
- Jason Costanzo — Director
- Jennifer Lewis — Director
- Joseph DeJesus — Director
- Rick Rivera — Director
Who they work with
- Aikido Westchester NY Partner — Originated from the outreach programs of Aikido Westchester NY and continues to receive its support.
- Aikido Westchester NY Partner — Originating organization whose outreach programs formed the foundation for Integrated Peace Arts.
- Amazon Partner — Distributes Integrated Peace Arts publications through its platform.
- Amazon Smile Partner — Receives 0.5% of purchases made through Amazon Smile when users direct benefits to Integrated Peace Arts.
- Atmananda Yoga Partner — Kim Gold became certified to teach yoga through Atmananda Yoga in New York City and brought that training into the programs at Still Mind Yoga.
- Chi Master Li Partner — Provided formal QiGong instruction to Master Koki in Albany, NY.
- Main Aikido headquarters in Tokyo Network — Affiliated with the global Aikido headquarters in Tokyo.
- Master Kiko Partner — Provides Chi Gung instruction for health and healing as part of the organization's program offerings.
- Mindful Life Weight Loss Partner — Partner organization through which Integrated Peace Arts promotes mindful life weight loss programs.
- Scarsdale Aikido Partner — Hosts martial arts and meditation programs under the Integrated Peace Arts umbrella through shared web platforms.
- Scarsdale Aikido Partner — Hosts meditation program information through its website as part of Integrated Peace Arts' offerings.
- Scarsdale Aikido Partner — Hosts program websites for martial arts and meditation initiatives of Integrated Peace Arts.
- Scarsdale Aikido Partner — Partner organization through which Integrated Peace Arts promotes martial arts and meditation programs.
- Scarsdale Aikido Partner — Shares programming and web presence for martial arts and meditation.
- Smashwords Partner — Hosts and distributes the Financial Self-Defense Program book in multiple digital formats.
- Still Mind Aikido Partner — Partner organization offering Aikido training under the Integrated Peace Arts umbrella.
- Still Mind Tai Chi Partner — Partner organization providing Tai Chi instruction linked to Integrated Peace Arts.
- Takemusu Aikido Association Partner — Supervises the Aikido Westchester NY dojo.
- Tienko Ting Partner — Chi expert from Taiwan who initiated Master Koki into Spontaneous Movement Qigong in the mid-1990s.
- Weight Loss Westchester NY Partner — Hosts mindful life weight loss program information through its website as part of Integrated Peace Arts' offerings.
- Weight Loss Westchester NY Partner — Hosts program website for mindful life weight loss initiative of Integrated Peace Arts.
- Weight Loss Westchester NY Partner — Offers mindful life weight loss program linked to Integrated Peace Arts via a dedicated website.
- Weight Watchers Partner — Recognizes mindfulness practices recommended by Weight Watchers and integrates them into its Mindful Life Weight Loss program.
- Yoga Westchester NY Partner — Hosts program website for yoga initiatives of Integrated Peace Arts.
- Yoga Westchester NY Partner — Hosts yoga program information through its website as part of Integrated Peace Arts' offerings.
- Yoga Westchester NY Partner — Partner organization through which Integrated Peace Arts promotes yoga programs.
- Yoga Westchester NY Partner — Provides yoga programming associated with Integrated Peace Arts through a dedicated website.
- Yoga Westchester NY Partner — Shares programming and web presence for yoga instruction.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts the Still Mind Martial Arts & Yoga video content for public access.
- integratedfinancialny.com Partner — Provides personal financial planning resources and hosts a free educational ebook for Integrated Peace Arts.
How they approach the work
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- Adaptive, Individualized Practice Designmethodology: individualized_practiceBy tailoring yoga, qigong, and mindfulness instruction to individual needs and states, the organization enhances personal growth and well-being because adaptive, formless, or personalized practices allow for deeper resonance and integration than rigid, standardized formats.
- Conflict Transformation Through Embodied Peace Principlesmethodology: conflict-transformationBy applying Aikido and cross-traditional wisdom to high-tension situations, the organization fosters nonviolent conflict resolution because redirecting energy through compassion and harmony—rather than opposition—transforms confrontations into opportunities for connection.
- Integrated Mind-Body-Spirit Practicemethodology: integrated_spiritual_practiceBy integrating martial arts, meditation, yoga, and cross-traditional spiritual principles, the organization supports personal well-being and daily functioning because embodied, holistic disciplines cultivate inner peace, self-awareness, and prosocial behavior that extend beyond the practice space.
- Mindful Daily Engagement for Personal and Social Changemethodology: mindful-daily-decisionsBy focusing on mindful, prosocial decisions in routine activities rather than large-scale actions, individuals cultivate personal happiness and contribute to societal peace because small, intentional choices build sustainable awareness and compassionate behavior over time.
- Mindfulness-Based Systems Approach to Health and Well-Beingmethodology: systems-thinkingBy treating health conditions like obesity as signals of systemic imbalance rather than individual failure, the organization promotes sustainable change through mindfulness, intuitive eating, and holistic awareness because addressing interconnected factors—mind, body, food, relationships, and environment—leads to deeper, lasting transformation.