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Meditation – It’s Not What You Think
Miles Kessler, Martian Aylward, Karin Van Mannen, & Mark Walsh
Last May I hosted a panel discussion on Clubhouse on the topic of “Meditation – It’s Not What You Think”. I was joined by meditation and embodiment teachers Martin Aylward, Karin van Mannen, & Mark Walsh.
I recorded the session and now you can listen to it as an episode from “The Embodiment Podcast”. To listen to our discussion on “Meditation – It’s Not What You Think” – CLICK HERE.
One Fierce Heart Podcast
Mindfulness, Acceptance, & Emotional Agility w/ Miles Kessler
I was recently interviewed by Dena Agryropoulou of the One Fierce Heart Podcast. This interview covers Mindfulness meditation as a path to the core of ourselves, surrendering and acceptance, and the cultivation of emotional agility.
All Sensei Panel Discussion
The Shu-Ha-Ri Dialogues
The “Shu-Ha-Ri Dialogues” series started on a lark when I reached out to Ellis Amdur Sensei for his thoughts on the way I was using these 3 stages as a teaching model in my dojo. That short interaction between Ellis and I morphed into some 360 participants, in 6 sessions, with over 10 hours of dialogues between myself and 4 other Koryu and Aikido teachers. On Sunday, Feb. 28th the “Shu-Ha-Ri Dialogues” series culminated with an all sensei panel discussion.
Aikido Has No Forms
George Ledyard Sensei - "Shu-Ha-Ri" Dialogues
In this 2nd session of the “Shu-Ha-Ri Dialogues” series George Ledyard Sensei – Aikido (7th dan) shares his understanding of “Shu-Ha-Ri” in his Aikido experience with his primary teacher Mitsugi Saotome Sensei.
Aikido: Martial Art Or Spiritual Path?
Community Call w/ Miles Kessler
Is Aikido a martial art, or a spiritual path? From a martial perspective, if push came to shove, could you kill another to protect a greater good? On the other hand, from a spiritual perspective, in a moment of truth, could you sacrifice your own life for a greater good? Now the big question; how can you hold both of these perspectives in the same place at the same time? This KOAN is at the core of Aikido, and this is what we explored in this community call on Aikido: Martial Art Or Spiritual Path?
Compassionate Conversations
How To Speak And Listen From The Heart
The author Sam Harris says that “the evolution of human civilization has been nothing less than a series of successful conversations.” But what exactly does it take to have a successful conversation? This is the question I recently explored with the authors of the new book “Compassionate Conversations – How To Speak And Listen From The Heart.”
Aikido Bokken Lifting & Striking
Basic Principles Of Aiki-Ken
Is Bokken training a part of your Aikido practice? If yes, then do you feel that the Bokken is synchronized and integrated into your Bokken forms? Do you feel that your Bokken forms are synchronized and integrated into your empty-handed Aikido? In this latest video in my Aikido Bokken tutorial series, I go into the details of the Aikido Bokken striking dynamics important for creating integration in your Aikido. Check out my latest tutorial on Aikido Bokken Lifting & Striking.
Chat Activity Archive – “What Is An Aikido Response To Systemic Racism?”
Panel Discussion and Community Call - June 10th, 2020
Below is the chat activity archive from the panel discussion & community call on “What Is An Aikido Response To Systemic Racism?” held on June 10th, 2020. To watch the replay of this important community call GO HERE!
Meditation Coaching For Coaches
With "Wellbeing" Expert Celynn Morin
Last fall I offered free meditation coaching sessions to a limited number of people in my audience. Those who participated were a varied group of meditators that ranged from novice to experienced that included therapists and leadership trainers, martial artists and dancers, people who follow traditional meditation schools, and people who had an eclectic collection of meditation methods. In the following coaching demo, I work with Celynn Morin who is herself, a wellbeing coach.
