Shinshin-tōitsu-dō

[Charlotte]

Not really sure where to post this as it's not for fitness. 

I attended a Japanese Yoga class, not for health/physical reasons but because it focuses on our true nature as beings. 

I walked in to a stone cold floor padded room and it was literally just myself, another lad (who has been practicing for 9 years) and the sensei (25 year's practice).

Felt a bit awkward at first as I was the only female but I remembered why I was there. 

Anyway, we started with the warm up which involved meditation. 

As we got more into it I started to realise it was very martial artsey (which I don't mind at all I did kickboxing for 6 years) but the focus was on Union. 

He kept speaking about consciousness/universal consciousness and the mind which kept me really intrigued. 

As we progressed further into the class I realised this was something I could see myself doing and becoming quite hardcore at. 

During the class and different 'moves' he kept telling me to switch my awareness into my 'centre' (abdominal area) and look out into the universe and showed me the power in doing so. He also demonstrated the difference between shifting my awareness into my mind. 

He explained that Shinshin-tōitsu-dō focuses on all the underlying principles of Yoga which is why I initially got into traditional yoga in the first place. 

I left the class feeling like this is going to be a major tool in my toolbox for growth and also really excited at the same time. I feel everybody on here should try this! 

Have you tried it or do you practice it yourself? 

[Salvijus]

Amazing! I'm happy for you it's a rare thing in today's world to find authentic martial art that focuses on consciousness.

This sounds like something that I would do, but I'm already deeply involved in Isha Hatha Yoga practices

Edited August 27, 2018 by Salvijus

[Charlotte]

Thank you @Salvijus I know yes! I feel very lucky. I'll be attending for 3 hours a week practice

Glad you've also found your practice ?

I also love Yoga ?