Over the past 4 years, I have written close to 100 blog posts at the intersectionality of Aikido, meditation, and personal development. In one way, or another, all of my blog posts explore the same essential question: What does it mean to walk a higher path of practice? A question that is very relevant in these uncertain times. I went through my archives and picked out 10 posts that I think will support you through these uncertain times. With Love.
Things change fast. With the current global Coronavirus and Covid-19 crisis comes worries, stress, and fears. But within all of this uncertainty, one thing is clear… we are all in this together. While it is a challenge to face this Coronavirus pandemic, it also gives us an opportunity to come together at this critical time. And it allows us to come together in the right way. Join Miles Kessler and the Integral Dojo’s meditation sangha in the replay below for a special global meditation gathering on “Big Mind / Big Heart In A Time Of Crisis.”
How can Aikido support us in the face of the current Coronavirus and COVID-19 crisis that we all find ourselves in? This is the question we held as we came together with over 100 teachers and practitioners from our global Aikido community for a special 90 min. call. This Community Call replay includes a Dojo-Cho panel discussion, breakout practice sessions, and community sharing. Join us as we collectively explored the issue of “Aikido In A Time Of Crisis.”
The Zen Buddhist practice of “Koans” is meant to transport your mind beyond concepts, penetrating into the true nature of reality. “Reality” being a perspective that is hidden from the ordinary mind, never to be understood through concepts, logic, and reason. Just like with Zen, the true nature of Aikido is a “Koan”, a truth that is hidden from view of the ordinary mind. Even more so when in the midst of conflict. So what is “The Aikido Koan” that will reveal the mystical nature of conflict?
In this installment of my “Meditation Coaching Demo” series, I work with 2 meditators who are at different stages on their meditation journey. The first session is with a yogi who has over 30 years of experience in meditation. His depth of experience allows us to explore some extremely subtle phenomena of advanced meditative states. In the second session, I work with a yogi on the fundamentals of the practice, specifically facing the challenging mental states when establishing the practice of mindfulness.
CANCELED DUE TO COVID – Aikido seminar with Miles Kessler | Arnhem, Netherlands
Shu-Ha-Ri: The Circle Continues
| Date: | September 18, 2020—September 20, 2020 |
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| Event: | CANCELED DUE TO COVID - Aikido Seminar with Miles Kessler |
| Topic: | Shu-Ha-Ri |
| Sponsor: | Aikido Aan De Rijn |
| Location: | Arnhem, Netherlands |
| Registration: | Click here to register. |
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 – Fuerth, Germany – Integral Aikido Intensive, w/ Miles Kessler (6th dan, Aikikai)
| Date: | September 11, 2020—September 13, 2020 |
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| Event: | CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 -Integral Aikido Intensive, w/ Miles Kessler |
| Topic: | Integral Aikido Intensive |
| Venue: | Takemusu Aiki Dojo Bayern |
| Location: | Fuerth, Germany Germany |
CANCELED! – Maastricht, Nederlands – 5-Day Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
| Date: | June 30, 2020—July 5, 2020 |
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| Event: | CANCELED! - Maastricht, Nederlands - 5-Day Mindfulness Meditation Retreat |
| Topic: | 5-Day Mindfulness Meditation Retreat |
| Sponsor: | See True Mindfulness |
| Venue: | Monastery of the Sisters Under the Arches |
| Location: | Maastricht, Netherlands |
In this installment of my “Meditation Coaching Demo” series, I work with 2 meditators who not only have their personal practice but also apply meditation to their work. The first demo is with Paul Crick who works as a consultant and also in the field of Leadership Development. In both of these fields, Paul installs the practice of meditation with his clients by deepening attention in the present moment for creating a greater sense of presence as a leader. The second session is with Carlos who is a psychotherapist that uses the practice of mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with his clients.
In this second installment of my “Meditation Coaching Demo” series, I’m sharing 2 sessions from meditators who have distinctly different practices. Dave is using a mindfulness-based practice which he also applies in his Aikido practice and interactions at work. Hila has a “mantra” based practice and uses guided meditation and the repetition of a mantra for the basic preparation of her daily Nia routine. I think you will gain a lot from these 2 different meditation approaches in this installment of my Meditation Coaching Demo Series.
