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Intregal Transformative Practice

Intregal Transformative Practice is what it says it is. Developed by aikido teacher George Leonard it consists of regular practice of a “kata” – based largely on aikido exercises, yoga, …

North London Aikido

I’d like to introduce The Wellbeing Centre in North London where I’ve just done aikido. Classes in aikido, shiatsu, chi gung, tai chi are lead by Linda McQuillan and Ken …

What is Natural?

Natural is a problematic word I’ve been hearing lately. A definition of natural might be, “That which we’re born with and have evolved to do – instinctive and unlearnt. ” …

First Aid

Today I took a Basic First Aid course with the British Red Cross as I need the qualification to work in gyms. Aside from good revision of first aid, it …

Renshinkan Aikido

I’ve been visiting Renshinkan Martial Arts Centre – HQ of the United Kingdom Aikikai. RSK is one of the few full-time aikido dojos in the country and has two 6 …

Being In Movement Poland

I’ve recently returned from a trip to Poland training Being in Movement with Paul Linden Sensei. Paul Linden is a senior member of Aiki Extensions, director of the Columbus Center …

New Business/ AE Board Meeting

After ten years of studying body-mind disciplines, particularly aikido, psychology, Non-Violent Communication and somatics, I’ve decided top start a business in this line. I’m currently designing two services – one …

New Body of Knowledge

I thought I’d start blogging my Body-Mind adventures. NB: See Miles Kessler Sensei’s comment re. “Is aikido a martial art?”