Aikido

The true martial arts fill us with the ki of the Universe and help us preserve the Peace of the world. - Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido

Aikido is a Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba during the 1930s. Aikido means "way of life through harmony." Fundamentally Aikido focuses on coordinating your mind and body to a high level of conditioning.

The practice of Aikido is an elegant study in centering yourself while focusing on the midpoint just below the navel (Core or Center). By placing your attention here, you confirm your intention of moving from a very coordinated Mindbody state. When you empty or free your mind of distracting thoughts, you are more receptive to your surroundings and the options presented. If your mental cup is full, then how can you receive more information? By emptying the cup, you actually become more capable of receiving.

Incorporating knowledge of your Core, Aikido teaches you to stay attuned to yourself, within and outside yourself. Staying connected to your senses allows you to express your intentions from your Core outward, rather than only from your head. By actively involving your mind and body, your senses absorb more detail and help you make skillful decisions about your environments and the other areas of your life.

We incorporate Aikido principles into both our individual consultations and group trainings. This experiential process in Mindbody coordination deepens people's understanding of how to improve their situation and allows them deeper personal insights.

Benefits

Mindbody Coordination
Flexibility
Strength with Relaxation
Skillful decision making

T'ai Chi

T'ai Chi is an ancient Chinese health exercise and martial art. Balanced postures are blended into a continuous motion of ease. The easy-going movements increase flexibility, improve balance, expand wellness, and relieve a large variety of stress-related conditions. By practicing this meditative form of mindbody coordination, T'ai Chi Practitioners learn to create calmness and emotional clarity. The effortless motions of T'ai Chi release old muscle tension, emotional anxiety, and arthritis. T'ai Chi offers an integrated learning approach that balances one's physical and emotional self.

Benefits

Relaxation in motion
Better balance
Centered and calm
Flexibility