Last week, we held the final Shinkiko retreat seminar of the year in Numazu. From the venue, we could enjoy a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Just as every Japanese person knows Mount Fuji, I found myself wishing that, in time, Shinkiko\u2014now marking its 40th anniversary\u2014might also become widely known and embraced by many. Seeing everyone engage so earnestly, I felt moved to share some further thoughts on the nature of “Ki.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If asked what “Ki” (\u6c23) is, many people might find it difficult to provide an answer. Like air, it is invisible and cannot be measured or quantified scientifically. Yet, no one doubts the existence of air; even though we cannot see it, we perceive it as wind or take it into our bodies through breathing. I believe “Ki” is something similar\u2014a form of energy that permeates the universe. When you actually experience it, you may notice tangible sensations, such as your body becoming warmer or your mind growing calmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The term “Ki” has long been used across a variety of fields. In the context of Shinkiko, however, we understand “Ki” as a form of natural energy that is constantly streaming down from the universe. By using “Hi-Genki” devices or other “Ki”-related items, you can draw this “Ki” from the surrounding space. Through regular use, your body becomes increasingly attuned to this “Ki.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Shinkiko retreat seminars aim to cultivate individuals who can fully absorb “Ki” (life energy) and share it not only with themselves but also with those around them. No special ascetic practices or long, arduous training are required. Rather than focusing on memorizing complex theories, the emphasis is placed on the actual experience of receiving “Ki” over time. The seminars are open to everyone\u2014from first-time participants to those who have been attending for a long time. People experience “Ki” in various ways: some feel their bodies grow warm, others find the tension in their shoulders suddenly melting away, and some may even shed tears; each of these responses is a manifestation of the “Ki” that is exactly what the individual needs at that moment. While some newcomers arrive feeling skeptical, the actual experience often leaves them with a tangible sense that “there is definitely something here.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What matters is not believing, but feeling. Ki<\/em> is connected to our bodies and minds; by taking in Ki<\/em>, we can guide our bodies and minds toward a more positive state. Last week, we held the final Shinkiko retreat seminar of the year in Numazu. From the venue, we could enjoy a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Just as every Japanese person knows Mount Fuji, I found myself wishing that, in time, Shinkiko\u2014now marking its 40th anniversary\u2014might also become widely known and embraced by many. Seeing … Continue reading What is “Ki”? \u2014 Reflections inspired by gazing at Mount Fuji<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-masatonakagawablog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shinkiko.com\/en-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shinkiko.com\/en-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shinkiko.com\/en-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shinkiko.com\/en-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shinkiko.com\/en-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=653"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/shinkiko.com\/en-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":654,"href":"https:\/\/shinkiko.com\/en-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653\/revisions\/654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shinkiko.com\/en-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shinkiko.com\/en-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shinkiko.com\/en-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
While this year\u2019s training sessions have concluded, the next series will be held next January at “KIPLACE” in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Why not start by experiencing Ki<\/em> for yourself at one of our free trial sessions?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"