Don’t panic. Do Act. — Aikido in a world with COVID-19
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. I am an Aikido student and personal trainer. I have had many opportunities to talk with students, teachers, … Read more …
Your Dojo First Aid Kit
I just restocked our dojo first aid kit in preparation for our annual Evolutionary Aikido seminar, and it reminded me that I’ve been wanting to … Read more …
Movement Helps Children Learn
Aikido combines learning through movement, awareness of our own bodies in space, and mindful moving meditation. In Aikido, students learn experientially, with the guidance of … Read more …
Aikido is a Healthful Activity for Post-menopausal Women
This seems intuitively obvious, but it never hurts to have science that backs up a sensible idea: “Women who exercise regularly after menopause tend to … Read more …
Practice Aikido—Improve Your Brain and Your Reality
In this 20-minute TEDx presentation, therapist Mark Robert Waldman discusses the neurological effects of our thoughts, from big ideas and spirituality, to complaining and ruminating … Read more …
Aikido: It Can Change Your Life
This inspiring article is an excellent introduction to some of the important benefits of training in Aikido. It describes the story of Kara Stewart, who—through … Read more …
Cholesterol and Aikido—Fewer Drugs, Better Health
At first glance, this article from 2013 appears to say that darned near everyone should be on statins for cholesterol. It begins: “If you’re not … Read more …
Aikido – A Safer Activity for Kids (and Grownups, Too)
In Aikido, our goal is to keep ourselves and our partners safe. Injury is not supposed to be part of the practice. When thinking about … Read more …
Aikido, and Exercise for Disease Treatment
A regular habit of vigorous physical activity can be as effective as drugs in preventing, treating, or managing many health conditions – especially “diseases of … Read more …
Women and Aikido – The Importance of Moving Beyond Our Comfort Zone
Tara Sophia Mohr (@tarasophia), founder of the women’s leadership program Playing Big, and author of Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message, observes … Read more …