Posts related to the practice and understanding of Aikido, Japanese Martial art, and related Martial arts in general.
This paragraph, written by the founder of Aikido Master Ueshiba Morihei ("O-Sensei") summaries the very spiritual essence of Aikido practice. Aikido is a way of uniting, harmonizing and bonding with a possible hostile challenge in a form of a controlled attack by one or more attackers.
Tohei Sensei promoted Ki energy study in various ways among many Aikidoka. One of his gifted gems was the mentioning of the FOUR MAJOR PRINCIPLES TO UNIFY MIND AND BODY
Practicing self Massage and Shiatsu can support a healthy life style and even assists in an ongoing treatment. This page includes a variety of recommended items that may effectively assist in self daily practice. All these items are very affordable, popular, easily purchased and highly effective and practical for self use. Hope you can enjoy them soon. Additional items will be posted in the future.
* Items are directed to AMAZON website for purchase.
One of the most successful and recommended devices ever! Can be used in many ways and mostly works to disperses any intense concentrated pain or tension.
A core pressure and exercises device for any deep muscular area in the body like the back, neck, thighs etc. I find it very useful for releasing muscular tension in the spinal area and even in the abdominal area (still pressure).
Another great and simple device to realign the spinal area. Very good for relieving pains and aches due to an overly stressed back and neck while lying passively on it for a few minutes at a time. One can even sleep on it for the night due to its silicon based elastic material. Great for back/neck muscles spasm. I have tried and recommend it!
This incredibly simple device provides great acupressure stimulation to our feet, controlled by our body weight, that can relief a whole daily tension in just a few minutes! It has two groups of spikes and can fit any type of ache. Best used in standing.
Electric percussion massager from HOMEDICS brand. Used by professional such as Chiropractors etc. Very effective in releasing thick muscle cramps in minutes.
Plugs to a regular outlet and includes IR warming heat.
A very good manual neck massager that can reach the deepest neck tissues and relief neck stiffness within a few minutes. Care must be put in cases of medical issues or health complications involving over stimulation of the sympathetic nerve system.
A simple yet very effective manual device for massaging flat areas and also for deeper pressure holding it backwards (holding the legs and pressuring with the head) and working on the belly. Try laying down on it in supine position for back/hip pressure. can be used in many ways!
The best manual device for skull (head) massage! Can relax a stressful headache within a few minutes. Most recommended for computer/office workers!
Warming our achy and tired body areas is easily done, very affordable and safe with this Electric Heating Pad. Good for Muscle soreness/fatigue, or even for stomach soreness/fatigue (with pain). Lower back is great for general soreness/fatigue.
Fees and Discounts
Updated for all Massage clients at “Aculeaf-Health”:
First timers (Intro): 60-minutes Shiatsu-Anma session for only $50!
Regular Weekly Sessions: 60-minutes Shiatsu-Anma session for only $50 per session!
Discount of ~%15 ($55; $30; $80) per session for Veterans, seniors, first-responders and teachers/students (against verified ID).
Discount of ~%15 ($55; $30; $80) per session, for sessions combined with Aculeaf-Health Acupuncture on the same day.
