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Aikido and the Harmony of Nature Mitsugi Saotome
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Inc.

The movements of Aikido are circular and flowing. Sep 8, 2011 - Aikido – a martial art founded last century by Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei – is non-violent, and strives to achieve harmony with nature, others, and oneself. How do we deal with negativity on a daily basis? Oct 4, 2012 - “The spirit of aikido is of harmony to be sure, but even more it is a princple of nature, heaven and earth.” Many martial arts magazines have come and gone over the years. "The spirit of aikido is harmony with another's energy," instructor David Villanueva said. The warrior's knowledge must be based It was out of the background of the Zen considerations of the samurai that Morihei Ueshiba was able to have his enlightenment experience from which he developed his Aikido, “The Way of Harmony”. Jul 30, 2011 - His knowledge must not be of a mechanical nor of a mystical nature, i.e., abstractions have no place when one is faced with an enemy skilled in the art of killing and determined to end his life. Its lessons in harmony apply to conflict that isn't physical in nature. The movement and energy of an attack is redirected without the need for collision or the use of force. Those trained in aikido are taught the importance of nature and energy. Mar 1, 2014 - Because of the religious and philosophical foundations of Aikido, principles of the martial art include ways to harmonize with the ki or spirit within oneself and the bigger spirit of nature. Jul 1, 2013 - Aikido's philosophies extend beyond the mat. Central to Aikido is the idea of being in harmony with your opponents, rather than in conflict with them. The physical practice of this fundamental principle of Aikido leads to a better understanding of people and nature, while teaching essential skills for the resolution of conflict.