The Somatic Self The “somatic self” experiences and reacts to life intuitively and instinctively. It is the part of our self that reacts depending on whether or not we feel safe, nurtured, supported, loved, and connected to the overall fabric of life. It is the part of our self that plays a major role in [...] Read more »
Learning Theorem #8: Each person is a relationship
Each person a relationship. We can say that each person begins life with two minds or “selves”—A somatic self and a cognitive self. We can also consider each person beginning life with FIVE brains. One brain (the neo-cortex) is devoted mainly to supporting and communicating with the cognitive self. Our four other brains, (the enteric [...] Read more »
Mushin
Learning Theorem #7 Mushin is a peak performance state in which we discard all extraneous action and thought. We are economical, ecological, and graceful, and we follow a path of least resistance and optimal effect. It is the experience we have at any given moment, prior to reflecting on our experience in any way. When [...] Read more »
Presence: The power of the unspoken word
“Presence- The power of the unspoken word” Seishindo Somatic Coaching Saturday, November 20 The number of people attending these Saturday classes over the years ebbs and flows. Last month I had to turn away two people as we had a full house. So if you want to come, please sign up sooner rather than later! [...] Read more »
Next Seishindo Saturday Class and Bonenkai- Dec. 18
You can attend only the class, AND you are also invited as my guest, to the Seishindo bonenkai, taking place after the class is over. In helping people live a more balanced, emotionally fulfilling life, Seishindo coaching has developed numerous "perceptual experiments" based on concepts in the fields of Neuroscience, Aikido, and Noguchi Sei Tai. Read more »
Mind Is a Frequent, but Not Happy, Wanderer
Mind Is a Frequent, but Not Happy, Wanderer: People Spend Nearly Half Their Waking Hours Thinking About What Isn’t Going on Around Them This article is from Science Daily and find it very interesting. I have logged on and am a member of their study. I suggest giving it a try, and then let us [...] Read more »
Next Seishindo Saturday Class- Nov. 20 REMINDER
"Presence- The power of the unspoken word" Seishindo Somatic Coaching Saturday, November 20 The number of people attending these Saturday classes over the years ebbs and flows. Last month I had to turn away two people as we had a full house. So if you want to come, please sign up sooner rather than later! The November class will draw on the same inspiration as last month. We will use different exercises to show the same basic principles. Read more »
Theroem #5 Body-Unconscious Mind
The internal workings/activities of the body go on largely outside the realm of our conscious awareness, and thus we can consider the body to be an important part of our “unconscious mind”. Another way to say this is- “Our body plays a crucial role in the activities of our unconscious mind.” Not only are we [...] Read more »
Seishindo Theorem #3
It’s crucial to your overall sense of well-being, that when finding yourself stuck without a solution, you have the capacity to think and talk “slowly”. You need to slow down your left brain verbal descriptions of your “problem” to allow your body the time and opportunity to emotionally digest and assimilate the words you speak. [...] Read more »
Twelve Fundamental Premises of Seishindo
Here is a recent article by me that explains the concepts Seishindo is built upon. I would love to know what you think! http://www.seishindo.org/2010/10/15/twelve-fundamental-premises-of-seishindo/ Read more »