Zen taiso with Matt Shinkai Kane

This early morning Zen Taiso (literally exercise) routine led by Matt Shinkai Kane was recorded on sesshin (zen retreat) at Gyokuryuji in 2014.
In Japan (and other countries), both Zen monks and laity practice a variety of exercise practices ranging from individual stretching (lunges, hip releases, and chest openers) to group routines. These routines focus on consciously and mindfully relaxing areas of the body through stretching (in particular areas that needed extra care owing to long hours of sitting). The practice also works directly with the body as one’s object of focus, and the corresponding awareness incorporated in the process.
The time spend doing Zen taiso is an ideal opportunity for working towards awakening (kensho) through mindfulness of the body.

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Im Prinzip wird einfach auf japanisch von 1-10 gezählt: Ichi, Ni, San, Shi, Go, Roku, Shichi, Hachi, Ku, Ju. Das Ganze unterschiedlich lang