Musogi breathing

Meditation is an important part of practicing aikido. Through meditation, one learns to relax, to keep good posture, to be centered.

[@paulbee2447]

Toshihiko Yayama wrote the following regarding microcosmic orbit in his book "Qi Healing-the way to a new mind and body": "In the Microcosmic Orbit method, you will circulate qi through the Du and Ren channels. If the route is described anatomically, the Du Channel includes the spinal cord, the adrenal glands, the hypothalamus, and the pituitary gland, all of which are the main centers controlling the functions of the intestines and the hormones. Along the Ren Channel lie the thyroid, thymus, pancreas, celiac plexus, and the gonads, or the main organs of the autonomic nervous system". Also "In men, qi usually circles upward through the Du Channel and downward through the Ren Channel. For women, the flow of qi is usually opposite: downward through the Du, and upward through the Ren, channels".

[@bcooper4020]

Thank you for this! Very descriptive!

[@wilson871031]

Thank you sensei. This helps a lot!