Aikido Talks NYC

Fabulous excerpt from Shokei Matsumoto's book, from the chapter The Kitchen, Bathroom, and Toilet, on ettiquette in the bathroom and details on what we all can do to live a nicer life because of the practice.🌸

Celebrating Juneteenth, a small description of this notable Federal Holiday in the U.S., source Wikipedia. Acknowledging the warrior spirit in humanity which is linked to the power of love as Aikido represents, with a small story of an experience reflecting back energy.

Excerpt from Shoukei Matsumoto's book, on Uchimizu, and expressing gratitude by this practice.

Excerpt on Gardening from Shoukei Matsumoto's book, and talk of how tools help us when well cared for.

Excerpt from Shoukei Matsumoto's book on windows, and cleaning the soul.

Excerpt from Shokei Matsumoto's book, and focus on clearing air. Also special mention of the You Tube show "Samurai Matcha".

Excerpt in "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", on repairs and aspect of cleaning that creativity is discovered.

Excerpt from "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", by Shoukei Matsumoto, and small talk on tips of quick cleaning and thought behind small organizing. 🙂

Excerpt from "The Secret Teachings of Aikido", by Morihei Ueshiba, with interesting information on what failure can look like and how to correct it.

Excerpt from "The Secret Teaching of Aikido", on how Budo is about love and the defeating of an enemy is really defeating the bad things within ourselves.