Ki Aikido - Scottsdale

The only school in Arizona recognized by the International Ki Society​

MAY 2024 BLOG
HARMONY

1.  We think of harmony concerning music, if we are walking we look for harmony with the birds,  the bees,,the breeze the trees, the mountains, the valleys, the open countryside. Thee is a peaceful feeling when we are in harmony with our environment.

2. DRIVING: The most dangerous thing we do in our daily life is driving. More people are killed driving than are lost in war. In the dojo we talk about & practice sending Ki forward to increase our awareness of the situation ahead of us.

3. Recently the clouds parted and the Sun shined down (2 days ago) & I learned more about how to be safe when driving.  Previously I taught how to look (this is a feeling) with your whole body, not only with your eyes.

4. When driving look for (feel) harmony not only with the traffic in front of you but also the traffic on the other side of the road and the traffic behind you. I was amazed at how much safer I felt compared to any other method I have tried.

5. When we are doing any technique if we are in harmony with Uke’s movements we can do any technique so much smoother and easier than if we try (concentrate on doing) (not being in harmony with his mind and body) to do the technique.

6. When we are practicing Nikkyu or Sankyu or Kote Oroshi (or any other warming up exercise) let (not make) our arms move in a relaxed manner while allowing Ki to flow thru us out to the ends of the universe.

7. We can also practice the above while shopping (being in harmony with everyone in front of, in another isle & behind us.

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