Ki Principles by Koichi Tohei

The following collection is meant to help understanding of the unification of mind and body in different situations of the daily life and show some possibilities to practise

4 Basic Principles for the unification of Mind and Body

These Basic principles form the foundation of the Ki-Aikido

Keep One Point Relax Completely Keep weight underside Extend Ki

For each of these four basic principles there are 5 principles to clarify.

5 Principles to keep the One Point

Do not feel the lower abdomen Do not feel the weight of the body on your feet Do not feel your breath Let everything be absorbed in the One Point Send all the power from the One Point

5 Principles to Relax Completely

Put the power of each portion of the body in its natural place Relax without loss of power Keep the greatest position for your body Keep the strongest position for your body Do not be aggressive

5 Principles to Keep Weight underside

Keep a comfortable position Do not feel the weight of your body Let the Ki expand to its maximum React at the right moment in the right way Perceive with clearness

5 Principles to Extend Ki

do not feel the body Feel the centrifugal force Have a gentle expression Keep the calmest possible position Be free and clear

5 Principles for Health

Know that your life is protected by the universe Before sleeping change to positive thoughts and then sleep Be grateful when you eat Eat mainly vegetables Don't be selfish

5 Principles of being popular amoung people