Denver Ki-Aikido

The connection between body and mind reveals itself in ordinary experience, sports performance, time-honored practices such as the martial arts and yoga, and now in the scientific study of the brain. This category explores insights from the intersection of life experience, traditional practices, and neuroscience.

Relax completely addresses the subtle background tension held in our body that’s a part of our “steady-state.”  We don’t pay attention to it – it’s the postural status quo when sitting at the computer, or driving the car, or swinging the golf club.

We don’t notice that we aren’t relaxed completely.

It may result from the lean of my posture as my attention locks on the computer screen — the automatic contraction of muscles in shoulders and back to hold my body in the lean.  Or the set of my jaw and the rise of my shoulders as I sit stuck in rush hour traffic.  We only notice the tension after it adds up to cause discomfort or pain.

During an aikido movement, it’s the sublte tension that happens “of its own accord” as I lean while turning, or when I push or pull against my opponent.  We don’t notice the tension, we only notice the outcome — that the movement is awkward or ineffective.

Relax completely begins with awareness of the “status quo” postural tension we carry during everyday actions and activites.

The 2-month beginner’s class is a great way to get started in Ki-Aikido!  The class meets every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:10 pm.

The special discounted price for the 2-month class is just $80 ($120 if you would like to purchase a uniform).

For more information or to register you can respond to this blog, or send an e-mail to info@denverkiaikido.com or call 720 934-1098.

The interweaving of cognitive systems (attention, alertness, memory, decision-making) with physical systems (circulation, breathing, digestion, balance, movement) allows us to take informed action.