Alumni

The Old Days

Master Zink taught semi-private classes from his home for many years. These classes were held on Thursdays and Saturdays starting at 8:30pm and running until somewhere between 2am and 4am. Over the years there were numerous students who came to these classes briefly or sporadically. However, Master Zink had a small group of deeply devoted students who attended his classes on a semi-weekly basis for several years. Students practiced in the garage on a cement floor. (And before Maria came along they had no heater.) Of the following students listed here those who regularly participated in these classes are indicated in italics.


Teacher Certification

Possessing a minimum three years of commited study with Master Zink, the following students are certified by Paulie Zink to teach Taoist-Yin Yoga:

(Students are listed in order of their chronological seniority)

Lloyd Tamanaha
Jim Muse Furtado
Craig Balcom
Dr. Elba Serrano
Jeannine Warren
Heather Baefsky
Diane Silva, L.Ac.
Scott Conley, L.Ac.
Don Hart
Damon Honeycutt
Russell Morgan
Phillip Williams, OMD
Stan Corzine, L.Ac.
Patty Lum
Al Wolf, L.Ac.
Joel Dunning, L.Ac.
Cindy Fraser
Tom Schauer


Honors

The following students are recipients of Master Paulie Zink’s Tai Shing Pek Kwar Student Certificate of Honor awarded in recognition of their years of loyalty, dedication, and excellent attendance:

Lloyd Tamanaha
Jim Muse Furtado
Craig Balcom
Jeannine Warren
Heather Baefsky
Diane Silva
Scott Conley
Damon Honeycutt
Russell Morgan
Tom Schauer

Celebrity Students

David Lee Roth
Master Zink privately instructed rock star David Lee Roth for extended periods of time over the course of twenty years. Master Zink also choreographed routines for David’s performances with Van Halen and music videos.

 

Michael Hedges
Master Zink privately instructed musician Michael Hedges for six years, until Michael’s untimely death. Master Zink performed live with Michael on numerous occasions, including at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, and at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles opening for Crosby, Stills and Nash.

guitarists:
Joe Walsh
Steve Vai

actresses:
Joan Chen
Julie Christi
Ali McGraw
Maud Adams

Taoist Yoga Teachers

San Fernando Valley, CA
Don Hart
mycorner1st@sbcglobal.net

Santa Monica, CA
Cindy Fraser
Santa Monica Yoga

Ojai, CA
Ingrid Bolting
Sacred Space Studio

Ventura, Ojai, CA
Shanti Rae
Yoga Jones and Sacred Space Studio

Omaha, NE
Joel Dunning
The Four Winds Healing Center- PinpointMedicine.com

New York, NY
Alex Richter, Damon Honeycutt, Justin Montalvo
City Wing Tsun

Dixie Schopp
On Sabbatical