Iaido, the Way of the Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword. Iaido was practiced by the ancient Samurai for centuries. Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword …

Many of us simply self-heal, and many more of us heal ourselves, friends & family and the community at large. Many times, we are left feeling depleted and exhausted after a treatment (or several) or feel ourselves open to transference. This meet up employs techniques of psychological aikido (Aharata) to effectively build walls of protection around our energy and make us less prone to vampirism and feeling drained-- so that we can keep our energy, yet still heal others.

This group will begin with a full-day workshop weekend of March 31 - April 1. It will continue as a Boston-based peer support group. The group assumes that we are all leaders -- at work, in our homes, and in our communities. It is designed for anyone who experiences pressure, where relationships form an important part of everyday life. This workshop will help participants to see and shift non-verbal patterns, and to become more skillful under pressure. You will learn how to: • Manage stress, con …

Not for profit organization utilizing the Martial art of Aikido to provide meditative and martial training to our greater community.