I am happy to say that I have finally arranged a venue for a Do-In exercise class. Starting from April 3rd 2008, Thursday nights from 7.30pm in the Shrine Room at Rokpa House, 7 Ashley St, Glasgow, G3 6DR. (map)

So what is Do-In?

Well, I suppose the easiest way to describe Do-in is as exercises for health or self shiatsu. Shizuto Masunaga, author of Meridian Exercises, explains “Do of Do-In means to open up channels and facilitate the movement of energy along specific routes. In of Do-In means to move and stretch one’s limbs to achieve this purpose.”

The basis of the exercises I will be doing are to encourage mind and body integration. This has the effect of allowing Ki to flow free throughout the body and in particular along meridians. The exercises will be performed with an emphasis on imagery, breathing and relaxation.

Most of the exercises are taught to Shiatsu practitioners during their training, including basic Do-In, Makko-Ho (meridian exercises)and complementary meridian exercises. The three minute exercise and wrist exercises along with other Ki development exercises are included from Ki-Aikido.

I hope to see you there.