Shinichi Tohei's Ki Weblog

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Learning Through Ki Principles

I started taking piano lessons when I was 7 years old and went to my teacher’s house every week for about 10 years until...
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What is Shinshin Toitsudo?

Shinshin Toitsu Aikido is Aikido based on “Shinshin Toitsudo”. The purpose of Shinshin Toitsudo is to train our mind and...
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What Does It Mean to “Impart Knowledge”?

One of the things I was trained to do as an Uchideshi (live-in apprentice) was to “impart knowledge”. What does “impart ...
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Misalignment of One Millimeter Each Time

In leadership development, I often talk about “Misalignment of one millimeter each time”. If there is a misalignment of ...
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Communicating Universal Principles for All: Teaching with Depth and Breadth

Many people have already seen the Korean drama "Love's Emergency Landing," which has been available on Netflix since 202...
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Unified Body

Since this column is read by many people including those who do not practice Shinshin Toitsu Aikido, I try to express my...
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Kiatsuhо̄

“Kiatsuhо̄ ” is a health regimen based on Shinshin Toitsu Aikido. As the Japanese word “Te-a-te” suggests (literally mea...
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A Voice that Conveys

In 2021, when I appeared live in the studio on the NHK (Japanese public broadcasting) general TV program, “Asa-Ichi,” I ...
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Softness, Relaxation

I recently had the pleasure of having a conversation with Midori Kawashima Sensei, a 91-year-old nurse. She told us that...
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Shugyo Tassei Kigan-shiki Ceremony and Hatsu-Geiko (First Practice)

Shugyo Tassei Kigan-shiki Ceremony and Hatsu-Geiko (First Practice) was held at the H.Q. Dojo (Tokyo). Approximately 700...