At this time of year, the magazines are so full of recommendations for cleansing and protecting our vulnerable, polluted bodies from external and internal contamination that it almost seems like a paranoia. On one level, sure, we can shift accumulations of stagnant or gummed-up Ki with cleansing foods and juices – another step is combining that with exercise. Even better, cleansing with mindful breathing. Isn’t the mindful part the key here? How about starting with a different mindset? We’re so used to thinking, in our Western way, that the body is basically impure. The philosophy of Ki that permeates our practice shows us a different story.
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Sequel: Hammering is not enough!
If you’ve watched the Manaka Hammer video, I have to tell you that it is not the only way to get rid of Dampness, and by itself it may not be enough. Dampness is quite hard to shift – it’s sticky stuff. so as well as using points to shift dampness, you probably have to … Read more >
Reflections on the Triple Heater
The triple warmer is where the mysterious qi of the living spirit resides. The person who accepts life as a gift is between heaven and earth. Therefore the principle of life and existence also exists. From Kaitai Hatsumou (“Anatomical Elucidations”) by K. Mitsutane, 18131 This is one of the many quotations from the Japanese classics found in … Read more >