Loudoun Valley Ki Aikido

offers a new class in

Ki for Health

(Ki no Kenko)

Purpose

To provide training in the inner disciplines of Ki Aikido and Ki Development to include principally Ki Breathing (Ki no Kokyuho), Ki Meditation (Ki no Ishiho), and Ki Therapy (Kiatsu Ryoho) for those who may be interested in the relaxation, calming, and health aspects of Aikido rather than martial applications.

General Information

Classes may be particularly of interest to individuals in health professions, management, business, sports, and any areas where the practice and application of these disciplines can provide a deeper understanding of Ki principles and the concept of mind-body unification for the purpose of achieving improved mental focus, stress management, and physical well being.

Classes will not involve the martial arts and self-defense aspects of Aikido and, thus, are suitable for all regardless of age or current physical condition. Dress may be anything relatively light weight, suitably loose and comfortable. No special clothing, equipment, or materials are required other than perhaps a small cushion, towel, and pencil and notepad.

This program will consist of three sessions of ten classes each with each session proceeding deeper into the practice of the internal disciplines. It is hoped that prospective students might commit to the entire program for optimum outcome.

Students must become members of the Ki Society to participate.

Location and Class Schedule

Classes will be held at “The Old Stone School” at 37098 Charles Town Pike (Rte. 9) in Hillsboro, Virginia, on Wednesdays, beginning March 7, 2007, from 7:00 till 8:00 p.m. Registration will begin that night at 6:30 p.m.

Cost

A student pass good for a block of ten (10) one-hour classes may be purchased at a price of $60.00. For those committing to the entire program, a discounted price of $150.00 for all three sessions is available. Additionally, Ki Society membership requires an initiation fee of $75. For continuing Ki Society membership, annual dues are $40 for subsequent years.

Course Content

Ki Breathing (Ki no Kokyuho)

Breathing is something we all take for granted, yet it is an experience we cannot do without for more than a few minutes.  To breathe properly is to breathe with mind and body unified.  Just as breathing is essential to sustaining life, it is also essential to developing our Ki and life power.  Ki breathing exercises are a central part of training and represent an opportunity to directly experience and realize for yourself the oneness of mind and body as well as your original connection to the Ki of the Universe.  You are already One with the Universe.

Ki Meditation (Ki no Ishiho)

Being calm in daily life can often mean the difference between performing well and performing poorly.  In extreme situations, it can even be the difference between life and death. This form of meditation focuses our mind to the one point in the lower abdomen.  When the one point is infinitely condensed by half, mind and body are unified and true calmness is obtained. In this state, we are more able to effectively manage whatever complexities the world may offer us.

Ki Therapy (Kiatsu Ryoho)

Kiatsu Ryoho refers to a form of personal therapy based upon Ki "connection" through the unification of mind and body.  In this way, the kiatsu "therapist" is enabling a connection with the healing power of the Ki of the Universe. Rather than focusing on specific "points" as in some other forms of physical therapy, Kiatsu directs Ki through "lines" or meridians that run throughout the entire body.  By connecting with another person through Ki, you fill their mind and body with plus energy, accelerating the healing process made possible by the Ki of the Universe.

Further Information

For additional information, please call (540)338-4550 .