Ki Breathing By Koichi Tohei Sensei Review

(Ki-no-kokyuho) is a foundational practice developed by Koichi Tohei Sensei , the founder of the Ki Society and Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido. Unlike labored deep breathing, Tohei Sensei’s method emphasizes naturalness and the unification of mind and body to activate one's "life power" and maintain harmony with the universe . Core Philosophy

At the end of the exhale, Ki should continue to extend infinitely like a fading note. Ki Breathing by Koichi Tohei Sensei

According to guidelines from organizations like Boulder Ki Aikido , there are five specific principles for correct practice: According to guidelines from organizations like Boulder Ki

The breath should make a distinct but barely audible sound (often described as an "a" sound rather than "h" to better engage the diaphragm). Ki Breathing by Koichi Tohei Sensei

Tohei Sensei taught that our lives are part of the "universal Ki" and that breathing is the primary method to keep this conflux unimpaired.