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 …
Aikido, and Developing Resilience
Read the article below to learn the inspiring story of Molly Hale, who currently holds the rank of godan—5th degree black belt—in Aikido. I’ve had … Read more …
Aikido, and Coping with Vertigo and Balance Disorders
This is an interesting article, and a good introduction to vertigo, balance issues, and vestibular disorders. My vertigo (BPPV) has improved a lot since I … Read more …
Benefits of Inhabiting One’s Body
Dessa, a 3′ 6″ Detroit disability activist, begins training in Aikido, via an Embodied Leadership workshop. She discovers how the practice can support her in … Read more …
Mindfulness Practices and Compassion
Aikido is often seen as a form of moving meditation, an embodied practice in partnership with others. As such, this and similar research could point … Read more …