Product Information
Aikido is the Way of Peace, a martial art aimed at harmonizing body and spirit with the natural forces of the universe. In this book, John Stevens explores the hidden teachings and deeper dimensions of Aikido, especially its spiritual wisdom as taught by its Founder, Morihei Ueshiba. The book explores: - Practices for the purification of mind and body - The tantric dimensions of Aikido, unifying masculine and feminine - The Aikido science of sound and how it parallels the use of mantras and similar practices in other spiritual disciplines - Breathing techniques for calming the spirit and returning to the source of life - The six pillars of Aikido: physical techniques based on spiritual principles that link us to a higher realm of beingProduct Identifiers
PublisherShambhala Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-101570622353
ISBN-139781570622359
eBay Product ID (ePID)615511
Product Key Features
Book TitleSecrets of Aikido
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1997
TopicMartial Arts & Self-Defense
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorJohn Stevens
FormatBook, Trade Paperback, Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight16.7 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition20
Target AudienceTrade