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breathing life into breath
by Hoa Newens Proper breathing can significantly improve physical health as well as performance in sports and martial arts. Within the martial arts that encompass spiritual paths such…
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how to practice suburi
by Hoa Newens.[This essay was originally published on December 2, 2011 in newsletter format; then included in the compilation titled “Aikido Discoveries” published in 2015. It is re-posted…
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clarity with no mind
by Hoa Newens“Out of life’s school of war—what doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger”, wrote German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche in 1888. When facing something that goes against me,…
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Lessons from the Perched buddha
by Hoa Newens He seems lonely, unattached,Yet so peaceful.Surrounded by flowers, birds and bees,He sits blissfully still on his perch,Oblivious to the bustle in our yard and nearby…
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stretching for health and beyond
by Hoa Newens During this pandemic period most of us train in Aikido without body contact with a partner and as a result our bodies miss the salutary…
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qigong: An essential solo health practice for everyone
By Dr. Paul Williams, PT, DPT Now that we have been quarantined and social distancing for some time, most of you have already been seeking solo practices to…
