KI-DO YOGA & FITNESS

What is ZEN?

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Zen origins (pre-700 CE)

The Japanese word Zen is derived from the Chinese word Chan, which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word dhyana, which means "meditation" or "meditative state."　ZEN practice is a realization through meditation and dharma practice. Often Zen is used as a short form for Zen Buddhism.　　(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

Meditation is used to stop suffering by bringing yourself and awareness to only present moment. By many years of practice we will be good at meditation to free ourselves from pain in life to reach enlightenment.

In short, Be in the present.

"Dwell on the? past, and you rob the present. Ignore the past, and you rob the future." - anonymous

The most popular shitting meditation, ZAZEN (Japanese word) is literally translated as "shitting(ZA) meditation(ZEN)"

I hated doing this when I was living in Japan! Monks were too scary during the ZAZEN. They watch you while you are doing ZAZEN and when they find you sleepy or notice your attention is drifted or physically moving a bit, they will come to you to hit your shoulder with flat long board(Kyosaku). And you have to thank to them hitting you. Here is a sample video which is not scary one. I think it's just showing how to do ZAZEN and it's not seriously conducted in the meditation yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzS14EsdVx8&feature=player_embedded

警策 (Kyosaku)

I noticed that some AIKIDO studio have ZAZEN in US. And if the owner knows about Kyosaku, they seem to conduct the act in the same scary manner. I attended ZAZEN in AIKIDO studio in Mountain View, CA and it was tense. I couldn't focus on anything but tense feeling and pain from my legs. The leader or teacher would scold at me or yell at me if I move a bit. So I was struggling with pain in my body for whole time, forgetting what's for I am doing this. My body tensed up with pain and anger. After 45 minutes of ZAZEN session, my legs were dead... I couldn't stand up. It was funny. The leader/teacher was smiling with warmth after the severe ZAZEN session. It's the focus. Very serious focus on something..... For me, my focus was pain and try not to be scold at.

Yes, there were more soft type of ZAZEN out there. I attended one of ZAZEN at Japanese Zen temple in San Francisco, CA. The monk didn't care if I moved a bit. I liked this one. Also Zen center in Sunnyvale, CA is not scary to attend for ZAZEN. They won't hit you with Kyosaku.

But hitting by a Kyosaku give you super charge of KI. Refreshing power into your mind and body. So, I guess it's good. It depends on how your body can handle pain in your legs and how serious you want to focus and be trained.

After all it's up to your choice for ZAZEN style. - Aya Kurosawa

Usui Reiki:

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“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” -Cheryl Coleman

Take a Moment to Center Yourself

Consider the Reiki Precepts:
“Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
Just for today, I will not worry.
Just for today, I will not be angry.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
Just for today, I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing.

Reiki is more than a healing method. Reiki is a way of life. The principles and precepts give us guidelines that seem easy enough to follow. Do not worry, do your work honestly, do not anger, honor your parents, teachers and elders, and show gratitude to everything. Living these guidelines and practicing Reiki daily

Where did Reiki Come From?
Throughout history the knowledge of this ancient way of healing has always been available and has been passed from teacher to student by word of mouth. Reiki can be found in ancient texts of Tibet thousands of years ago. Reiki is thought to be 6,000 years old.

Reiki has been traced moving from Tibet to India and then through many cultures including Egypt, Greece and Rome. China and Japan also had this knowledge and Shamans used it in prehistory from both China and Japan. The teachers of this wisdom kept it very well guarded from the common folk and taught it only to the privileged few. Centuries later when it was discovered in ancient manuscripts, the modern scholars often misinterpreted this hidden inner knowledge because of encryption methods and hidden symbols meant to preserve the ways for the
special few.

In the mid-nineteenth century, Dr. Mikao Usui rediscovered in those ancient manuscripts the keys to release Reiki energy. Grand Master Hawayo Takata has told the story of Dr. Usui’s search and I paraphrase it here. … Dr. Usui was a teacher at a Christian Seminary in Kyoto, Japan around 1910. One day his students asked him how it was that Jesus was able to heal the blind and raise the dead. Dr. Usui could not get the question out of his mind and in a search for truth he left his position and came to America in hopes of finding an answer. In America, he got a Doctorate of Theology at the University of Chicago but the Theologians could not answer his question. So he traveled to India and studied the ancient manuscripts there. He could read and write Japanese, Chinese, English and Sanskrit.

Then he learned of some Sanskrit formulas in some old Buddhist sutras so he returned to Japan and took residence in a monastery in Kyoto. He asked the abbot for the answer as to how Jesus healed. The Abbott sent Dr. Usui to the holy mountain of Kuriyama to fast and meditate for 21 days. Just before dawn on the 21st day he saw a shining light streaking toward him. It became bigger and bigger and hit him right in the forehead. He thought he was dying when he suddenly saw millions of little bubbles in every color and a great white light showing the Sanskrit symbols he had studied glowing in shining gold and he said, “Yes, I remember.” When he returned to consciousness the sun was high in the sky and he felt full of strength and energy and began to run down the mountain. He stumbled and stubbed his toe. He held his foot in his hands for a few seconds and pain went away and the bleeding stopped. This was the first modern Reiki healing.

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Commitment is hard

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Staying committed can be a challenge?

So how can you stay on course?

Find something you enjoy doing and do it regularly. The key is consistency. It can be as simple as taking a walk every day. Running, cycling, beach volley ball - the options are as numerous as the benefits.

Take the time to make fitness a priority in your life.

Designate a time to exercise and stay on schedule.Many busy people who have disciplined themselves to exercise regularly get up early in the morning and get their fitness routine out of the way. That way, they have the satisfaction of meeting a goal all day long, and that's fuel for accomplishment in other tasks! The other option is to exercise immediately after work. Bring a change of clothes so you don't have to go home first. Once you are home, you may be tempted to rest, eat or do anything other than exercise.

Too tired to exercise? That is universally the most popular excuse to not exercise. Actually, physical activity energizes you, especially when the endorphins kick in. Endophins provide a "natural" high.

Note the positive changes you feel and see. As you become more fit, you may benefit from better sleep, higher energy levels throughout the day, increased flexibility and stamina, improved cholesterol, blood pressure and triglyceride levels, and a sense of well being.

Give yourself a pat on the back and reward yourself with whatever will motivate you to stay with your exercise regimen.

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For Your Fist Class

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1) Please arrive with a yoga mat, EMPTY STOMACH, and your beautiful smile

2) Cabana studio is hard to find, please bring a copy of inside apartment map(click to view)

3) At arrival, please sign up and pay for the class.
Start ZEN meditation while other students are settled down and to prepare for the class. (Drop-In is cash only)

4) Tell me any concern of your body or your wish

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How to start Zen meditation when you arrive...(video coming soon)

Please start Zen meditation to create condition for up coming class as soon as you can.

This is very important for the exercise.
If you do well on the quick Zen meditation your result from the class is greater.

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Weight Loss Program

2010-07-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

Weight Loss Program
by Zen way

$150 for 1hour session to specify your diet's need before the classes to start living skinny.

Now => $100 including classes of $30 on the same day! Let's start living healthier now.

After one hour or private session, you will gain much more result faster with monthly Wednesday classes. Wednesday classes are open to others as well. The exercise can cover wide range of needs. 1st class is meditative alignment, breath, and energy (KI) correction. That is very beneficial to weight loss. You will get used to listen to your body's voice. Without correct alignment, your energy will be blocked and your joint will be stiff and from there you have bloated arms, legs, tummy etc. If you don't do anything about it, it will cause pain and suffering sooner or later.

2nd class is the work for your abs to detox and shrink. Then work on strengthen it.
This class work better with class 1. To do any excise your body needs to be aligned better and KI should be balanced for the best benefit.

If you take one hour private session before committing to monthly weight loss challenge, you get better result. You will understand what works or not. You will learn secret work out only for you. Only $100 will let you start living toward healthy new you. Many students loose 4lb to 8lb in two months naturally. Keep taking monthly classes ensure healthy weight and happier you.

If you add $200 meal program, you don't need to worry about weekdays' dinner anymore. It comes with at least 20 healthy meals and more. I am 5.6" with 109lb. You can eat what I cook and eat every night. It usually ends up more than 20 meals / month. Keep them frozen and move it to refrigerator a day before you it one. It's great for busy people as well. After few months your eating habit will change for skinnier you in the future. This meal program helps change your food culture. Food is medicine. Some meals are medicine like. Mostly vegetarian. Since it is difficult to freeze fresh vegetable, some chicken, turkey or fish meat might be used for more easy to store meals.

If you are interested in loosing your weight naturally without taking any drugs, email me.

class@ayacise.com

You will be amazed how your life change from inside out.

Sincerely,

Aya Kurosawa

2010-07-02T16:40:00.000-07:00

The ancient Tibetan manuscripts teach us to always think positive thoughts.

That is a gift to ourselves and to others.

What a beautiful philosophy for us to adopt!

I am sending beautiful positive intentions to you today!

BALANCE
TOLERANCE
RESPECT

Seishin Toitsu (Concentration)

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1. Keep the Gassho**. Imagine that you are breathing through your hands.

2. When you breathe in, visualize the white light of Reiki flows in through your
hands and into your Hara, that point two inches below your navel and the
center of your energetic body.

3. When you breathe out, visualize the Reiki white light stored in your Hara is
flowing out through your hands.

4. Repeat this type of breathing for at least a couple minutes or as long as you
wish.

** Gassho: Put your hands together holding them in front of your chest (like praying hands) a
little higher than your heart.

Reiki Ethics

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“All heartache is caused by wrong viewpoints.” – Vernon Howard

The Secret Method to Invite Happiness
The Miracle Medicine for All Diseases

For today only, do not be angry.
Do not be anxious, and be grateful
Work hard and be kind to others.
Gassho and repeat them in your mind
at the beginning and the end of each day.

Improve your mind and body

Reiki is more than a healing method. Reiki is a way of life. The principles and
precepts give us guidelines that seem easy enough to follow. Do not worry, do
your work honestly, do not anger, honor your parents, teachers and elders, and
show gratitude to everything. Living these guidelines and practicing Reiki daily
will allow us to live Reiki, be Reiki and become a Master Reiki Practitioner.

A quote by founder: Mikao Usui

2010-06-26T14:03:00.000-07:00

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The Health

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Frequent Asked Questions
	What is KI-DO (YOGA)? It is a new exercise for your MIND. The combination of Zen, Shiatsu, Reiki and Yoga has resulted in a unique new practice routine for wellness and health. Iis an innovative body-mind-sprit fitness program for personal growth. It is based on Zen concept, Shiatsu yoga, massive breath work, moving-meditation with the ancient wisdom and natural intelligence of the body, mind and sprit. The program focuses on internal guidance and ability to develop your health awareness. The program empowers students to listen to the body's needs. The program supports the relaxation principle: Find feels good spots and keep doing it! You will attain your better health, self-love, well-being, fitness and much more. "Zen" means meditation. What is Diaphragmatic breathing? We do Diaphragmatic breathing, abdominal breathing, belly breathing, deep breathing or costal breathing is the act of breathing deep into one's lungs by flexing one's diaphragm rather than breathing shallowly by flexing one's rib cage. This deep breathing is marked by expansion of the stomach (abdomen) rather than the chest when breathing. It is generally considered a healthier and fuller way to ingest oxygen, and is often used as a therapy for hyperventilation and anxiety disorders. What is SeiTai? "Sei Tai" basically means "properly conditioned body." The term Seitai (or Sei-Tai) was created by Noguchi after the Second World War. It represents a Japanese inner art of healing based on the mastery of ki based on re-adjustment techniques applied on a person. Some call it as "Japanese Yoga" since we share similar belief and some of movements are alike for thousand years. Human body has limited flexibility therefore, it's natural to have similar movements. SeiTai = Chiropractic Ki = Energy flow yoga self-conditioning class. Self-conditioning SeiTai exercise classes balance your alignments to reduce pain and stiffness in your body. The aim is to prevent from stress and pain in the future. The exercise corrects your body posture so that you don't look like an old person. It is an anti-aging exercise for your posture and balance. The exercise is gentle for all ages and any conditions. It is not focusing on stretch. It focuses on relaxing your joint with ease so that Ki = energy flow with your blood and water in the body. It is known to have diet effect and rejuvenating your skin. The program is aiming for all of us to be healthy, independent and live long. We are all capable of receiving our end in such healthy way. Let's be together and achieve the great ending of your life. You can be independent and happy until the last moment in your life and know you have control about your health. What is Ki Flow? Ki is the Japanese word describing a person's "internal force". Ki Flow is an exercise system that combines traditional Japanese Ki exercises with modern acupressure and chiropractic techniques. It is a great conditioning exercise for Yoga and other activities in life. Ki Flow consists of flows of gentle exercises that focus on restoring and healing one's well being by cultivating and increasing the flow of Ki, reducing the blockage, and enhancing overall circulation. It's particular beneficial in relieving stress, reducing aches and tensions in muscles and joints, and improving your digestions. Join us and give yourself a chance to be amazed by the difference Ki Flow can make in your mind and body. It's not Magic. It's not medicine. It's natural care. What will I experience? If you could focus(keep eyes closed) on your self in the class, you should be experiencing: - Deep relaxation of your brain - Meditation - Healing - Energy(Ki) flow - Power of breathing and relaxation - Weight Loss and much more... How does it work to loose weight? When the Ki=Energy moves smoothly in your body, it enhance the circulation of your blood and moisture. The waste in your body travels in the flow to come out from your mouth, nostrils and pores. All movements are focusing on correcting alignments, loosing up joints, and balancing your body by using chiropractic treatments and acupressure massage method in the program. Secrets trimming movements from Japan is introduced during the classes for slimming effect. This combination of work naturally wake up your body, intestines to loose your weight in the most natural way. However, I've notice that students who are so eager to loose weight are not loosing weight faster. The reason is the brain/mind is fully activated and stop the energy flow in the class. I can feel that those students' energy is saying "I want to loose a lot of weight NOW. Are you sure? This seems too slow for me to get result." Question to you is how long you have that body condition? Answer 1: If you take it slow, it will need same years of reconditioning the body to go back to your ideal body unless you do plastic surgery to cut those fat out. (You must know how muscles become after the surgery. Do a lot of research to trim your body in unnatural way.) Answer 2: If you take massive actions (take classes/exercise regularly), you will start to be friend with your body and will know how to communicate with your body to trim it down faster. The program focuses on harmony of your mind and body connection. I do loose 1~2.5 lb each time after the exercise. It works and I believe in so. In order to trim the body, energy needs to be flowing in the relaxed state of mind and body. The expectation of loosing weight instantly cannot recognized that your body, mind and life style need to be changed accordingly to loose weight. Most students who take classes for relaxation do get better result. Because the body will change your life style with better habit naturally. If you are tuning into each class, this program make your body talks to you about what feels healthy to take or not and etc. If you want quick solution to loose weight and cannot wait for your body to talk to you, then you need to take a private session. In the private, I will talk to your brain/mind that is controlling your body and habit. Correcting alignment is that important? YES. Distortion of body creates stiffness and pain. What are benefits of this exercise? - Stress Relief - Deep Relaxation - Personal Well Being - Change habit by being able to listen to your body and Ki Flow - Weight Management - Peace of Mind and Soul - Love toward self and others - Pain Relief - Balnces the Chakras - Enhences the flow of Ki in the body - Heals Iner-personal Relationship - Helps overcome depression and much more... I feel so dizzy. Is that ok? Yes. Do little by little to send more Oxygen into your brain. If you are standing or sitting all day, sending all blood and Oxygen only down from your brain to feet, you may want to send back some Oxygen back to your brain. It makes you relax and rejuvenated. If you are not used to having Oxygen into your head, you may feel dizzy. Rest for few breaths and do it slow and little as your body like. I cannot do as you do. It takes time. Everyday, condition changes and even I cannot do the same things as always. Just get an idea of how it looks like and ask your body how much it can work with you today. Let's do little by little. Rushing your self creates stress and stiffens your body. That's opposite of what Ki Flow want in the class. This class let you communicate with your body and do little at your comfort zone. That is enough to make you healthy today! Is this good exrcise for pregnat women? YES!!! It adjust pelvis to hold your baby in the right direction, make you breath correctly, open groin area, loosen up joints to reduce swollen, make your arms and legs stronger... It's good for after the birth to trim your body, too. Why do we work on joints? That is where wastes piled up and wastes block "Ki" to flow. "Ki" flow by using three paths; water in your body, blood and "Keiraku (lymph channel)" If the path ways are blocked, the area gets stiff and eventually cause pain. It is also cause for cold feet and cold hands. Why is this exercise/treatments is good for people with constipation problem? Because, when your alignment is corrected, "Ki" can flow smoothly and let your intestines work at best which is naturally how our body should function without any drugs. How many men are usually in your class? In general, more women than men. All classes and workshops are for EVERYBODY who seeks health and beauty inside out. Please forget about others. You come to the class for yourself. What is the range of age who takes your classes? Usually between 20 to 91 years old. Yes, an oldest person who was taking the class was 91 years old in Japan. She was so healthy, and she had seldom seen doctor. If I am late, I cannot take your class at all? One rule: Come early to the class with open mind to recieve the benefit. The flow in the room is important to this program.If you come late, you will have totally different energy in you such as over stimulated, rushing, pushing, shaking, confusing energy. Ki Flow cannot work with that energy. In other words, you won't get any benefit out of the class. So, it's much better to come to the class next time. Be early. This rule is to also protect others to get influenced and disturbed by the "late energy." What is REIKI and "KI" is coming from the same root? Yes. REIKI is originally from Japan, however, it seems that REIKI is more popular in US than that of in Japan. Everybody can do REIKI and be a practitioner. It's not difficult thing. It's a healing touch. You get healing power by simply touching your dogs and cats as well. I think most of animals except for modern stressed-human have natural healing power. You can spend more time with your loved one and touch for healing! REIKI is the Life Force Energy that flows through all living things. This "KI" healing modality treats the whole person--mind, body and spirit--and creates many beneficial effects including relaxation and feelings of peace, security, and well being. Reiki and "KI" clears, straightens, and heals the chakra pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow. Reiki "KI" Energy can help to heal physical ailments and does well in combination with other healing methods. Difference in the treatment is that the REIKI practitioner uses a gentle touch technique that works by raising the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body. In other words, you will need REIKI master/practitioner to work with you. However, Ki FLow exercise don't need another person to work on your well-being and health. You have total control and own your body and mind to heal by yourself. Isn't it wonderful? Will I look young as you look? Thank you! and YES!!! 1/3 is gene, 1/3 is your life style (do Ki Flow) and 1/3 is food you eat (real/healthy food). Ki-Flow create natural flow in your body and with all the consequences your skin get better tone and vitalized. Continue Ki Flow work with me and we will all look good inside out. Do you think it's better than Aerobics? It depends on what you want as you like one Art over the other Art painting. However, many feels good after Aerobics and many feel uncomfortable pain and injury in the other times or simply it's just too much. Sometimes, these hard exercises challenge you hard even your body is not at the best today. Ki Flow doesn't injure you 99.99%. In Ki Flow(Reiki Yoga), You either feel great and amazing or just feel fine when you cannot really let go of noise in your brain during the exercise. But, that is your brain saying it, and your body is still happy doing Ki Flow. Learn to let go, and focus on your breathing. Is it good idea to eat after Ki Flow(Reiki Yoga) exercise/treatment? Usually, if you have successful session within yourself, Ki Flow makes your body so happy as it is with empty stomach for that night. You can eat dinner but eat 4 hours before your bedtime. Does this exercise work for everybody? Mostly yes. But people with closed mind or have so much noise (thinking) in brain during the session/treatment cannot receive much benefit. Also people who believe in only medications/drugs to be healthy won't feel much. All drugs are called drug. To test it, take 100 pills then you know it is poison after all. It's not natural to your body. It's passive treatment for temporary reasons. And it's good if it stays temporary. Ki Flow is active treatment for your long healthy life where you own your body and you know how to feel your body. Ki Flow makes you listen to your body more. So, you will be your own doctor in the future. You take charge of your own health and keep doctors away. You have that natural calling in you. Ki Flow makes you remind of it. Let's be all healthy and live independently until death apart us. That is happy life. Take ownership of your heath and body. Dedicated for the development of a new self care exercise. It's never too early or too late for taking care of your body and health. It's a proven exercise from the world's longest lived country, Japan. (It’s a gentle exercise on a Yoga mat for all ages, genders, beginners and advances, targeting Independent Ageless Happy Living. )

ABOUT KI-DO YOGA FOR MIND & BODY FITNESS

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It is an exercise for your mind.

The Powerful Union of Ancient Healing Systems~ Try it for yourself ~

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Explore the integration of yoga practice and Zen meditation

The ancient traditions of yoga and Zen together form an effective path to achieving a deep sense of clarity, stability, and relaxation, allowing you to enjoy the natural radiance of your body and mind.

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Welcome! This is an new innovative approach to level of fitness and self-growth that aimed at both your mind and body need!
The program, KI-DO YOGA FOR MIND & BODY FITNESS awakens your the natural intelligence of your body. It is based on Hatha Yoga, Breath work, Reiki and moving Meditation. Whilst the Movements are similar to hata yoga, however, the effect of this unique combination of techniques is much more profound and powerful. It is a heart cardio- based practice aligning the body and mind through breath and bio mechanics. It is used for developing, and also for strength, flexibility and promoting relaxation with correct body alignment.
You will be amazed how to discover your body’s inner voice your body telling you what are the healthy things to do, just. All by simply listening to your body during the exercise.

This ground-breaking exercise program It focuses on internal guidance and ability to develop your heath awareness and empowerment through . The exercise empowers you. The class is a powerful mix of massive breath workbreathing exercises, shiatsu (acupressure) self-massage, self-conditioning (seitai) moving-meditation, basic Abs work and ancient wisdom. It is the Union of Ancient Healing Systems. Through the combination of these ancient techniques, wWe tap into our natural intelligence within the body, mind and sprit. The experience will give improve your supreme health, confidence, well-being, natural weight loss and much, much more…
Each class will comprise of the following exercises:
- Massive Breath Work
- Meditation
- Ki Balancing -Reiki
- Alignment Correction
- Gentle Stretches
- Abs Work
- Shiatsu (Acupressure)
- conditioning warm up for your healthy life

In summary, "KI-DO" is tThe combination of Zen meditation, Shiatsu, Traditional Breath work with Hatha Yoga, Chiropractic self-conditioning exercise, abs(core)-work, and Reiki. It is a result of a long-term research into benefits of each of the above approaches, thus combining them provides has resulted in a unique new practice routine for wellness and health. Every body can benefit from the KI-DO exercises. Its effectiveness will be greatly enhanced for those who have studied Reiki before. However, we will learn about Reiki, the life force energy, in the class through our breath and ki (energy) flow.

Results are guaranteed to exceeding beyond your expectation
Love your body and your self and show it by enrolling today!
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Zen meditation is to let us understand of life's difficult problems and thereby gain true wisdom and peace of mind. They key to enlightenment(understanding) is by reflecting inward into our own minds and attaining unbiased perception of reality.

Shiatsu (Acupressure in Japanese) is based on the Zen yoga technique. It focuses on the natural balance of life, which was developed in India over 5000 years ago. In effect, all yoga training is part of the Zen philosophy. Realization of how important meditation is to enable you to achieve goals, health, and peaceful mind. The intention is to create emotional and physical stability.

Shiatsu Yoga is great for reducing Neck and Back Pain. Our busy lifestyle creates stress and tightness in our body. The cause of such pain is from storing our "Ki" (energy / life force) in our head, neck and shoulders. Shiatsu Yoga will gently release the tension and revitalize our “Hara (stomach)” abdominal core to strengthen the whole body and mind from deep inside.

Hatha Yoga is also called Hatha Vidya, is a system of Yoga introduced by Yogi Swatmarama, a sage of 15th century India, and compiler of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. In this treatise Swatmarama introduces Hatha Yoga as preparatory stage of physical purification that the body practices for higher meditation. This concept is very much like KI-DO.

The word Hatha is a compound of the words Ha and Tha meaning sun and moon, referring to Praana and Apaana, and also to the principal nadis (energy channels) of the subtle body that must be fully operational to attain a state of dhyana or sam?dhi. According to the Monier Moneir-Williams Sanskrit Dictionary, the word "hatha" means forceful. It is a strong practice done for purification. It is implying that powerful work must be done to purify the body. Yoga means to yoke, or to join two things together, hence hatha yoga is meant to join together sun energy with the moon energy, thus producing balance and greater power in an individual. It is also recognized as a stress-reducing practice.

Yoga is a comprehensive life system that originated in India thousands of years ago.

Reiki is an ancient Japanese system of relaxation and stress-reduction. Reiki is more than a healing method. Reiki is a way of life. Do not worry, do your work honestly, do not anger, honor your parents, teachers and elders, and show gratitude to everything. Reiki is not a form of psychic healing. Reiki is universal life energy. It comes from the Source of all things.

Reiki Yoga is a simple and powerful system that combines the use of the Reiki Healing System with carefully selected Yoga postures to bring about physical, mental and spiritual wellness.

What People Say About Exercise :

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It's a new experience! I don't know what it is. I thought it's just YOGA, but it's different. I love it. My mind and body love it. It's not heard, but the result is outstanding!!! I feel my energy is cleaned and recharged. - Brook

I thoroughly enjoy it along with the background music. Now, I am more aware of the various parts of my body :) - A.S.

Would you have more classes in the morning please~ (M & K )

Feels so good & my baby in my stomach loves it. - A. (7 months pregnant)

My abs are sore. Great class! - Chris

I really liked Abs Workout and can tell that I'm starting to get stronger. Go Ayacise! - Joni

Hi Aya, I really liked the class a lot! I need a lot more meditation in my routine and you do a lot in your class. And I loved the stretching too. As a golfer and dancer, I'm always getting out of alignment. At one point, I was seeing a chiropractor once a month. Your class is perfect for me. Over the past year, I've taken a few psychic classes from Berkeley Psychic Institute in Los Altos and they teach you how to run energy thru your body during meditation. The more meditation I can get in, the better for me because I never do anywhere near enough. - O.

You Rock!!! wow I can really feel the effects..everything you said about this stuff is 100% accurate. I lost 3lb after the first class! - D

I have been taking the traditional class for several months. I had cold temperature in my body and feet but, it warmed up a bit more, and my stiff shoulder and back got so much lighter.
Thus, I like to continue. ~ mom

I've been doing this exercise for 6 years. People think I look 5 to 10 years younger than before. I like the fact my body relax and make me smile more. I become nicer person toward others now. I can appreciate my life more. Amazing feeling. ~ Kyoko

I don't have problem with constipation anymore, and lost 5lb. ~ Matsuko

Well, I didn't see any change for 1 year, but I noticed my heavy shoulder ache was gone and didn't need to see my acupuncturist anymore. So I guess it worked. ~ Noriko

I am more aware of centering my body and noticing any change in breath. It means make me a better dancer and find problem in relationship faster to get out of it. It saves my time. ~ Aya

I can sleep well and poop well now. Thanks. ~ Tomoko

U are amazing Aya! Thanks for being who u are! ~ Ome

Thanks, see you on Wed. I really enjoyed the session. Felt great this morning.

I plan to make this a regular thing. - S

I had strong pain around my right ankle from broken born injury. I've been to see a chiropractor and acupuncturist constantly, but the pain stayed. I was forced to stay with this exercise by my best friend and amazingly the pain started to disappear after 5 months. This was not mentioned in the benefit of the exercise, but I figured that since my energy flow without any blockage it healed the pain block. Not only that I become kinder person. I like who I am now. ~ Kumi

I have arthritis. But look!! After your class, my arms feel great. ~ Indian elder lady

"The Gas Releasing pose" works! Now I don't want to take drugs anymore. Natural way is better. ~ anonymous

I think it helped my elbow loosen up. ~ W.L.

Absence of mind...right now I don't care about anything. I feel good. Thank you.(after the class) ~ L.

Amazing! Gosh, I can feel my nerves on arms moving!! ~ staff of the club of Mt.View

I couldn't stretch my arms but I could naturally do it in the class without thinking about it. I loved it. It's totally new feeling. I've never had this kind of feeling and work out in my life! ~ student at the club of M.V.

I lost 7lb in 8 days with 4 private lessons! ~ Mr. D

This is so much better than Western Yoga and it's good for Golf player like me. I can tell it will help my swings. ~ Mr. M.M.

Simple yet Powerful! I thought I was strong...but not. -S.B.

Well I thought I was in a good shape but wow.... I guess not. This is interesting... ~ R.M.

My groin area is better since my last class. ~ M.D.

I really enjoyed your class and I have absolutely no problem. I really feel great. ~M.M.

Felt really good the next day. ~E.C.

Aya has a gentle and focused energy. I wanted to let you know that my knee did feel better after the class. It seems like I got an acupuncture treatment. I had more mobility and less tightness.~G.K.

My body feels much better this morning. The exercise was exactly what I needed. Thank you. ~ A.M.

I like the class very much. It was interesting that I did not feel anything specific after the class other than having the feeling that I had just work out (like when you go to the gym) which is not the case, because the class is very gently. However, this morning I did notice a difference, my legs felt very relax and overall my energy was very peaceful. Thank you again for sharing this new (at least for me) practice which seems to be something that can really help my condition(auto immune diseases).-M.E.

My allergy went away immediately when the class start. - A.K.

You are truly one of the calmest people I've met. G.K.

Abs: I am still feeling it in my abs today. If I laugh or cough, I know my abs are working. People at work have already began to notice the difference. -V.G.

I haven't recall feeling this good for a long time....thank you. T.W.

I am learning to relieve my stress. Your class is very helpful. - M.

Abs: I didn't feel anything right after the class, but oh yeah, I was feeling my abs, back and a lot of legs for a couple of days. I really enjoy this. -A.

Not only am I sleeping better, I can start to feel the changes in my body as I am getting stronger. I was able to do a couple of the exercises in class yesterday that I have not been able to before because of the pain in my knees. -V.

Hi Aya, My name is Blanca, nice to meet you, I live in Mexico City, checking your blog I realize how amazing work you are doing there, I felt a lot of energy, and I believe in all your agreements.

Abs:I'm very glad I came to your class on Thursday. I'm "feeling it" today. I hope to be recovered enough to come to
your Monday class, too :-) It's feels good. I will trust you that the isolation will not always feel awkward :-) -P.

Abs: I loose 2lb in 24 hours after the each class. Amazing outcome and my posture is perfect! - A

Abs: I really like belly dancing exercise, my muscle felt it next day, but it was kind of pleasant aches and I crave for more - it sounds M-ish, doesn't it? - A.S.

I saw a big difference on my swollen legs before and after the class! My legs were thinner and tighter after the class to fit shoes easily and my swollen arms felt good, too. Amazing.... - 5 month pregnant lady

Abs: Yesterday's class was fantastic, because I've not moved much last week, the impact was quite powerful. -A.S.

Thank you for the words of wisdom.- P.T.

Abs Class is FABULOUS!!!!! I am receiving many compliments about my physique. Thank you so much, this is the best workout class I have ever done. Don't stop you're an amazing teacher!!!! - M.J.

Abs I love your orientation as I can concur to it! - A.S.

Abs After class last night I felt tired, but rejuvenated, and today my posture was better and I felt energy going up and down my body. My abs are a bit sore but not too bad. So, I feel very good about the class and would like to continue. -B.

I came to your class for the first time on Friday at Hakone Gardens. I enjoyed it and felt really good afterwards. I like your teaching style and will come to another class soon. -J.

The morning class with you helped relax me lots, seems to always help my dancing. -R

A friend of mine forwarded to me this link to Japanese Yoga. Since I love yoga, I decided to try it. During class I was a little hesitant to do some of the poses as I have had some sharp wrist pain for a couple months. After the first class, the pain was almost half gone. The week after, it has become intermittent. With massage, I am able to help the pain diminish. I look forward to future classes. Aya is a very calming spirit and I enjoy being in her class. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. Hakone Gardens makes it even a more serene experience. Thank you for teaching this class! -- Gina Marie Sparacino / Certified & Licensed Massage Therapist

The Seitai exercise is a gentle but very effective work out. The immediate affects I felt were: gain flexibility, lost weight and able to bend my injured knee which was almost impossible only a few weeks before I started the Seitai. But the greatest benefit, I feel, is the ability to feel "centered" which is great especially if you are into meditation and holistic approaches in life.
The exercise is very soothing and the instructor always emphasizes to proceed "on your accord" and "communication with your body" which I greatly appreciate. I have taken other exercise programs that push learners and I ended up injuring myself. The basic concept of "Ki" flow is very practical Eastern approach to heightening awareness. Somehow I find this exercise and the location of the Hakone Garden to be a powerful match to bring awareness to higher level; they resonate and synchronize inner energy and I feel much cleansed and focused each time I attend the class.
I am very glad I have the opportunity to learn Seitai and hope many more people will try it. - Alyshia Sjahrial

It's a natural marijuna. Feels so good~. - A.H.

My back pain disappeared in ONE class! - F.

I absolutely loved the ABs workout! Just what I needed. I've been doing a lot of abs work lately but that was the icing on the cake! Thanks for offering it! - O.

体調を悪くしておりました。特に首・肩こりは、マッサージ師泣かせなんですが、先週のクラスの後、木曜日はちょっと背中が張るような感じ(筋肉痛です)があったのですが、以降、すこぶる調子がいいです。首がうしろに曲がれるのが、嬉しいです。寝つきも目覚めもとてもいいです。 -YM

初めてレッスン受けさせていただき　本当に　リフレッシュ出来ました。-H

KI-DOのせいなのか、お話を聞いてもらったせいなのか？
身体がとっても軽くなって、すごく元気になりました～♪♪

色々なことについて、前向きに接することができて
今日は一日、すごく気持ちが楽でした。
なんだか、色々なことがうまく進んでいくような気がします。-A

昨日初めて参加させていただきましたマーティンスけいこです。

クラスとても楽しかったです。あっという間で、もっとやりたいくらいでした～。

終わったあとぽかぽかと温かく体がほぐれているのが実感でき、

昨晩はとてもリラックスでき、すごく良く眠れました！

仕事家事育児とバタバタの毎日なのですが、知らない間に体がガチガチに

なっていたんだな、とあらためて驚きました。

Ａｙａさんのクラスは、体に優しいというか、体の中からじわじわ変わっていく感じがします。-K

今日のハタヨガも、楽しかったです。
後半、きつかったですねぇぇ。
帰りは、足がプルプルしてて自宅の階段で足があがらなくて、
つまづきました（笑）

いつものクラスでやっている内容のほうが
気の流れを感じる？というか、呼吸が流れているなー
というのが分かりやすい気がしました。
ハタヨガが初めてだったからかもしれませんが。
また何度かやっていくうちに、身体も慣れていくのかもしれま
せんね -A

気道とは違うヨガも楽しみしています。 -T

普段全く運動をしないので（アメリカに来て車ばかりで余計動かなくなりました）

体を動かせてとても気持ち良かったです。

ちょっとふらふらしてしまうこともありましたが無理ない動きで

私にも出来そうで安心しました。

昨日は軽い筋肉痛が心地よくて。。。

無理なく運動になっているんだなと実感しました。-F

とても気持ちよく過ごせたので、ぜひまた伺いたいと思いました。よろしくお願いいたします。　-S

今日の肩、腕中心のクラスどうもありがとうございました。
右腕を横に水平にして保つことは痛くて出来なかったのですが
おかげでそうしても痛くなくなりました。 -Y

Photo - classes

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Always start with ZEN meditation....

Focus on the core, the most important part in a human body.

Meditative exercise with massive breath works.

On chair exercise for seniors.

Great abs work !

Work from inside out with Ki flow.

Key: close your eyes and relax your mind

ZEN meditation everyday...

Focus on you and your breath. Let go of noises in your mind... detachment. Zen way works better for ki flow.

Regular classes' Locations

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Enter from the back.

Hakone garden, Saratoga, CA

Hakone Garden, Saratoga
Address: 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

Summer Time : Upper House(Moon Viewing House) Winter Time: Lower House

We have classes on the real tatami room! or

or in the Lower House

for nice wooden floor also

★☆━━ Cabana studio, in Sunnyvale, CA ━━☆★

Cabana Studio/Live Oak Room in Fair Oaks Apartment, Sunnyvale, CA

Address: 655 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Sunnyvale, ca 94086 (near El Camino Real)
**Please enter from Old San Francisco rd.

Print Inside map: http://ayacise.com/images/cabanaStudio.jpg

Added Ingredients

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All our exercise doesn’t require any tools except for a yoga mat. You just need your own weight for workouts. Yes, you just need yourself. **Amount of added ingredients differ in every class due to students' request.

KI (in Japanese) = CHI (in Chinese) = Energy (in Universal)

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 1. LEGS WORK

To support strong back, you need to have stronger legs. This the best legs work out with a blend of Sumo conditioning, energy movements, Bellydance leg work, Argentine tango ground floor work in Zen meditative way(Reiki) for toning your legs and hips. It is also a KI balancing work for strong tight legs, and tight buttocks.

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 2. FACIAL WORK

Stimulate KI points with self-shiatsu massage around your face. This is a great combination for skin rejuvenation, targeting younger look. The KI flow clears toxic around your face and tightens inflated face.

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 3. THE DETOX

After working on joints to move KI smoothly in your entire body, it will add massive DETOX work to get rid of negative toxins out of your body and mind. Often this is combined with ABS WORK for better result. This exercise will tighten your body and legs almost instantly. Meditation in addition to Core exercises

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 4. LOWER BACK PAIN TREATMENT

Self-Shiatsu (acupressure) point stimulating exercise is great for releasing lower back pain. If there is no acute pain patient among students in the class, we add strengthen back exercises to make our back stronger.

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 5. WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE [workshop/private only]

Tone Your Body! SUPER ABS WORK and LEGS WORK are carefully chosen to produce the best result. DETOX and FACIAL WORK are often added to enhance the result. This is mid impact flow in Zen meditative way (Reiki). Commit to your healthy weight goals! This is guaranteed to reduce your weight right away!

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 6. ZEN MEDITATION & REIKI

This is the most important part of the all programs. It is also consequential exercise for your life and fitness for your mind. Refine the KI vibrations of the mind. Different meditations methods are introduced. Learn to focus and be calm. It is also the act of reexamining yourself. DO IT ALL BY YOURSELF, SELF-HELP SESSION! All classes will make you isolate yourself from all daily activities to take care of yourself in the present moment. Immerse in the Universe.
"A serene mind is better than a healthy body." Also “Pure mind belong to pure land.”

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 7. ENHANCING PELVIS ELASTICITY

Expanding our regular KI-DO practices by adding exercises that are created specifically to enhance the flexibility and balance of your pelvis. Because your pelvis is an integral part of your core and your lower body, a flexible and balanced pelvis plays a vital role in maintaining the energy circulation around your body. A balanced and flexible pelvis helps you achieve a greater range of motion with fluidity, maintain a more grounded emotional state, and energize internal KI flow that is beneficial for better digestion, lower muscular tension, better blood circulation and sexual well-being.

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 8. BREATH WORK

Massive breath works from Hatha Yoga and beyond will be introduced. Different animal breathings, KI boosters, and to enhance your mucous membrane to fight allergy seasons.

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 9. SLEEP BOOSTER

Exercise to help you condition to sleep faster.

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 10. CLEAR COLD SYMPTOM

Gentle detox workout for getting rid of cold out of your body.

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 11. BEAUTIFUL STANDING & WALKING POSTURE

You will be amazed how easy it is to look good standing or walking in 1 min!

ADDED INGREDIENTS: 12. THE SUPER ABS!
Look Good Naked: Weight Loss Abs Workout

MOVE YOUR LEGS, WORK YOUR ABS, AND ROCK YOUR BODY!

This class is open to all levels of experience for men and women who seek to have lean Abs and Legs with trimming effect. Class will begin with meditative KI-DO YOGA & FITNESS and simple warm-ups and stretches, followed by basic isolation and heart pumping drills. It focuses on SIMPLICITY and building STRENGTH by engaging Abs continually. You will improve your balance and posture, which make you look slimmer almost instantly. The class is programmed as a drill for Abs, Legs and trims your waistline. Basic movements/drills will gradually be linked together to dance with Hot Club Music to have fun dancing workout at the end of the class. Let's trim your Abs with massive isolation! Let's reduce 2lb right away! This is the guarantee work for your Abs!

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BIO

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“Yes. We are capable of leading healthy life habits. The mission is to achieve independent ageless living with healthy body and mind by adopting new methods and approaches that works for each individual. Helping people learn to live a healthy life is my best interest. KI-DO improves the body, mind and sprit. I have competed and taught Salsa, Argentine Tango in 1993, Hatha Yoga, Zen Meditations, and KI-DO YOGA & FITNESS since 2006. My quest to keep innovating the most up-to-date health care exercise for creating a strong balanced body remains powerful. Let’s create a solid platform of your health and happiness” - Aya Kurosawa

[Certification in Hatha yoga, self-conditioning alignment exercise, Reiki, Diet, Zen meditation. Dharma name is Chuan Ling=Widen Spirit/Spiritual Guide. Web programming & Graphic design. Photojournalist for Japanese magazines.]

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