Chandler is an Anthro-photojournalist specializing in African and Asian civilization, philosophy and culture. From 1985 to 1995 Chandler was a regular contributor and co-author of the J.A.C. (Journal of African and Asian Civilizations), a series of books produced annually and edited by Professor Ivan Van Sertima and published by Rutgers University. He has collaborated with legendary Jazz Musician Randy Weston on two albums: “Khepera†and the later release of “Ancient Futureâ€, which was titled after Chandler’s Book of the same name. He also has collaborated with Mr. Weston in the artist-in-residence program (fall 2004) at NYU on the “Power of Sound and Mantra†as it pertains to the healing of the human body, mind and spirit.
Wayne B. Chandler is a motivational speaker and workshop facilitator who has lectured around the world. He began his study of Yoga spiritual science in the early 70s under the guidance of Swami Vishnudevenanda where he learned the Sivananda system of Hatha yoga and Pranayama. In 1981 he began his study of Iyengar Yoga under the instruction of John Shumacher where he achieved strong standing in the advanced levels of that system. Chandler is also certified in the powerful healing techniques of B.E.E.M.S. (bio electric energy management systems), Pranic and Chakra healing under the tutelage of Choa Kok Sui, Spiritual Sexual Alchemy, Core Energetics and Brainwave Therapy as instructed by Mantak Chia and Ms. Minke DeVoss. He is also certified in Tui Na, one of the pillars of traditional Chinese medical science and Tao Yin Yoga as taught by Mantak Chia. As an expert in the field of Bio-Energetic Therapy, Chandler has trained other healers from various modalities instructing them in how to affect healing conditions with patients without using their own bio-energetic life force. He has conducted these workshops in Jamaica, Florida, Costa Rica, Maui, and Fiji.
Mr. Chandler is a martial artist with over 25 years of experience. He is trained in the systems of Northern Chinese Kung-fu (Chung Chuan or Long Fist). He also has extensive training in the African based martial art of Capoeira in which he has been an instructor in both Washington DC and Cleveland Ohio for a total of 13 yrs. Wayne has also studied under the noted martial arts expert Kilindi Iyi in martial strategy, application, and energetic displacement. He currently studies the internal martial arts system of Pa Kua.
Wayne currently resides in Cleveland Ohio where he is the Co-Chair of ASHE Inc., a business dedicated to the reformation of the educational process in public schools through an alternative integrated curriculum and environmental strategy. ASHE Inc. operates three schools known as the Phoenix Village Academy that successfully follow this new model. ASHE Inc. also acts an in state sponsor for 12 other schools in Northern Ohio determining policy and educational direction.
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