Matthew Cohen

Matthew Cohen

Movement has been my lifelong passion. I started practicing yoga at age 5, later exploring tumbling, skateboarding, surfing, soccer, and baseball. At 12, I fell in love with martial arts, training in Shaolin Kung Fu, boxing, wrestling, Tai Chi, and more—earning high ranks and deep lineage connections.

In 1984, I began teaching movement at Toyota, and after a life-changing accident in 1988, I immersed myself in alternative healing—studying bodywork, acupuncture, qigong, and energy medicine. This journey led me to specialize in trauma healing, shamanic practices, and coaching under the guidance of world-class teachers.

I professionally teach martial arts, qigong, and yoga while working as a manual therapist. My unique approach, Sacred Energy Arts (SEA), integrates these disciplines with healing, poetry, and adventure. Through private sessions, classes, workshops, and retreats, I’ve guided CEOs, actors, pro athletes, and individuals worldwide on a path of transformation, vitality, and self-discovery.

My teaching emphasizes fluidity, adaptability, and presence—blending ancient traditions with modern insights to help students cultivate strength, resilience, and deeper awareness.


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