In the dojo, you often here the expression, Chikara wo Nuku. Chikara 力 means power or force. Nuku 抜く means to pull out or withdraw. You may hear for example `katana wo nuku`, to pull out (unsheathe) your sword. This concept is not only important in martial arts but the married life arts as well. […]
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In the dojo you may hear terms like `chikara wo nuku` or datsu ryoku suru. They refer to the idea of relaxing, or releasing tension at a certain moment in the flow of movement with an opponent. Some teachers, in Japan, try to teach this by making their students release all tension from their bodies
Yoga Asobi presents Indian BBQ party posted by Tomoe Gozen Summer is here…Time for Indian BBQ! Some of my yoga friends will come to Kasumi An Study Center for a yoga retreat on June 27th. We will have a Indian BBQ party which is prepared by professional chef Mr. Tsutsumi of the Ayurveda restrant “Ayurda”
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Let’s get together, have some fun, and improve ourselves in Kasumi An Study Center! The purpose of the Class is to bring people together, enjoy practicing yoga/Japanese and to foster our connections to nature and those around us. You can expect to laugh a lot, meet new friends, and, with a little luck, discover something
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