Kinomichi

Kinomichi ( Kanji:气 之 道; German "way of Ki " ) is an art of movement, which was developed by Masamichi Noro in Paris since about 1979 from the Aikido and from various European movement teachings.

Until then, he had been one of the highest-ranking Aikidōmeister. In the belief that the former aikido his original intention could no longer meet, he decided to go new ways.

Kinomichi is Japanese and means "Way of the AI ". The term AI has many meanings: Respiratory force - life energy - or even vital river. AI is a material intangible, yet real property of all living things. Our body is the place where AI manifests and where we can develop it further. Produce the AI and to be at the same time permeated by him is the essential purpose of practicing.

The beginner benefiting initially in the form of relaxation and a profound physical and mental detachment. The movements mobilize and refine the performance of all qualities of sensation. This allows the practitioner a revision of one's own body image. Gradually, it is possible to transform this and to find a new unit. By practicing the body tightens. The muscular connections that hold bones and joints, gain a new suppleness. This has a positive effect on all structures of: neck, shoulders, wrists, the entire spine, hips, knees, ankles up in the zones of the internal organs inside. In the long run changed the entire body tone. He finds a new balance: not too loose and not too tense. All movements in Kinomichi based on the respect for the body and its natural laws. They pose virtually no risk of injury in itself. The practice offers an opportunity as well to dynamic movement, activates circulation, respiration and perspiration, stimulates the AI river and the joy of movement in general. Within an exercise group working together is unprejudiced and open, based on mutual respect, without any performance penalty. Each to his own rhythm and its own physical conditions developed accordingly. The essence remains the dialogue, tonic and energetic, with a partner. So is practicing a kind of joyful meditation in motion.

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