Tools For Harmony: An Approach To Aikido Practice

Article Summary: 
Article examining how body awareness techniques can add to Aikido practice, with a focus on the somatic dimension of spiritual training. 6500 words.
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Originally published in Aikido Journal, Vol 25 #3, 1998 and Vol 26, #1, 1999.
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Author Bio: 
PAUL LINDEN holds a fifth degree black belt in Aikido and has been practicing and teaching the art since 1969. In addition, he is an instructor of the Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education, holds a black belt in Isshin Ryu Karate, has his PhD in Physical Education, and is the developer of Being In Movement® mindbody training. His work involves the application of body and movement awareness education to such topics as stress management, conflict resolution, performance enhancement, and trauma recovery. He is the author of Comfort at Your Computer: Body Awareness Training for Pain-Free Computer Use and Winning is Healing: Body Awareness and Empowerment for Abuse Survivors. He can be contacted at Aikido of Columbus, 221 Piedmont Road, Columbus, OH 43214, USA. (614) 262-3355. paullinden@aol.com. www.being-in-movement.com.
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Copyright © 1999 by Paul Linden. This article is copyrighted by Paul Linden; however, it may be freely reproduced and distributed for non-commercial uses as long as the complete article, including contact information and this copyright notice, are included.