Zen Yoga for working with the Hara (belly) - with Daizan Roshi

In the Zen Yoga system, the "Hara" is seen as being more than just your belly. The Hara is the centre of your being and the seat of your personal power and grounding. It is something that can be cultivated like anything else.
In this short video, Daizan Roshi demonstrates how we can learn how to relax this area - which is one of the first to tense up when we're stressed or anxious. He also teaches us how we can introduce some level of voluntary "tone" (as opposed to involuntary tension).
#hara #zenyoga #juliandaizanskinner

[@pradhnyatajne9452]

Thank you for this!
Please make a video on how to do everything from your belly.

[@Zenways_zen]

Thank you. We'll put it on the list 🙏

[@otorishingen8600]

this is amazing.. practice soto zen for years and never heard about this practice - thank you 👏😌
is this in any way related to shinshintoitsu-do? (Japanese yoga)

[@cmaZooForever]

meditating on the hara and relaxing it and associated breathing is Japanese Rinzki Zen. It is also one of the "Somatic Protocols" with my Tibetan lineage - Dharma Ocean. We do it mostly mentally and with breath - but I really like this video.

[@bubba4932]

nope - this has nothing to do with Shin Shin Toitsu Do!

[@MariaTResele]

its amazing. can this exercise reduce IBS? Looking for more Hara exercises

[@Zenways_zen]

We're not sure. How are you getting on?

[@poonamsingh6647]

Hey i am doing belly breathing in zazen and it hurts my stomach how i fix that ?

[@shubhamagrawal4694]

does cushion has to be round? or square ones would work? @zenways

[@Zenways_zen]

yes, there's a variety of options