An inspirational way to jump into the New Year, a great way to get an in depth look at Mind/Body Coordination (Shinshin Toitsu Do) and discover how much power you really have.Join us at the Saint Louis Ki Society Dojo, 6006 Pershing Ave, St. Louis Missouri, just east of Washington University.
January 10 & 11RegistrationRegistration deadline is January 8, 2008!Send your name address and phone number or e-mail address.
• By Mail: Saint Louis Ki Society
6006 Pershing Ave.
St. Louis MO 63112
• By Phone: (314) 726-5070, ext 4
• By E-mail:
register@stlki.org• Sign up on the list at the Dojo
Payment may be made online
(click here) , by mail, or at the school before the first class.
The Training and ActivitiesFour Basic Principles of Ki Society teaching methods are taught and explored:
• Keep One Point (calm centering),
• Relax Completely (let go of unnecessary tension),
• Keep Weight Underside (correct posture),
• Extend Ki (be present and focused).
The emphasis in this workshop is on self-discipline, choosing to focus on the positive, and the principle that mind leads the body.
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Ki Meditation allows time for the mind to become gradually calmer. Specifics of posture and mudra (hand position) will be taught. The ability to calmly focus the mind for a long period of time can be used for more targeted meditations. In the same way using a muscle can increase its strength, using the mind in certain ways increases those particular abilities.
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Breathing Exercises: Calm breathing exercise is a basic meditation that focuses on a simple but precise breathing technique. Quick Breathing is a method for quickly regaining mind and body coordination under difficult circumstances.
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Ki-Ai uses the voice and breath to sharply and clearly focus the mind. This technique will be taught in class and used in Sokushin & Senshin training.
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Sokushin training (“training the mind through the breath”) consists of chanting in a series of forceful exhalations. This strong, rhythmic breathing, along with the insights of relaxation training, is both invigorating and peaceful. It helps develop powerful, self-directed motivation.
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Senshin training (“training to develop a positive mind”) is the culmination of our Winter Workshop. This is cold-water training where we walk into the water, shouting Ki-Ai. In just a very few minutes in the water, students can clearly experience the effects of the techniques of relaxation, calmness and strong centered focus that are taught during the weekend. Senshin training gives you a clear and powerful experience of Mind and Body Coordination that can be recalled and drawn upon in daily life.
The Teacher for this workshop is Mark Rubbert. He is Head Instructor for Saint Louis Ki Society and has practiced Aikido and Japanese Yoga since 1979. He has taught regularly for over twenty years. He holds the ranks of Godan (fifth degree black belt) in Aikido and Joden in Shin-Shin Toitsu Do (Japanese Yoga). He is certified to teach by Ki Society International as an Associate Ki Lecturer.
Class ScheduleSaturday3-4:30 pm Four Basic Principles:
Posture, movement and attitude
4:30-6 pm Power & calmness:
Breathing, Meditation and Ki-Ai
6 pm Dinner at the Dojo
7 - 9 pm Practice:
Calm Breathing, Meditation and Ki-Ai
Sunday9-9:30 am Calm Breathing and Ki-Ai
9:30-10:30 am Focus, calmness and willpower
11 am Senshin Training
12 pm Sokushin Training
1pm Lunch at a nearby Restaurant
Fees$60 All training and Saturday dinner
$45 Ki Society members
$40 Saint Louis Ki Society Members
$20 Sunday classes activities only (*restricted)
Bring AlongDo-gi or workout clothes (sweats work well), towel, swimsuit, shoes to wear into the water.
RestrictionsNew students must attend all classes in preparation for Sokushin and Senshin training. Students with significant medical conditions should speak to the Saint Louis Ki Society Head Instructor before participating.
*Chukyu Ki rank and previous Senshin training experience is required to attend Sunday only. For all others, the Saturday classes are prerequisite for the Sunday training.
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