Aikido and its health benefits.
The great teachers and teachers of Aikido have always paid attention to the harmonious development of the mind and body, the physical health of a person. That is why in Aikido he collected a variety of healing techniques and methods, accumulated by the centuries-old traditions of Japan, China and India. Not surprisingly, the main objective of Aikido and the medical practice of oriental doctors: "the balance of yin and yang in the body, the uniform distribution of Ki (spirit) in all channels and the harmony of man and nature "match.
Aikido classes allow us to consciously approach our own spiritual and physical development. Certain physical activities during systematic training train the spirit, develop resistance, contribute to weight loss and the development of flexibility, keep the body in good shape, improve well-being and improve health. All aikido techniques are practiced on both the left and right sides, so both hemispheres of the brain participate in the work, due to which the left and right parts of the body develop harmoniously. In training, you perform a complex job at different levels, which, of course, is very important for the full development of a person.
Aikido movements are a type of exercise for a person's entire musculoskeletal system, including tendons, muscles and joints. In all aikido techniques, the focus is on keeping the central line of the body and keeping the back and neck straight and the chest open, which helps to obtain the correct posture, strengthens the back muscles and prevents the development of age-related spinal deformity. Performing these movements teaches proper breathing that involves the diaphragm. This improves the work of internal organs (including the liver and spleen), as well as blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, therefore, Aikido training has a beneficial effect on the health of people suffering from hypertension, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system.
Aikido uses many Kansetsu pain blocking techniques, in which the wrist and elbow joints extend smoothly in the direction of their natural crease, which develops their elasticity. This is especially useful in the fight against aging, since inelastic knee joints and wrists with age can significantly limit our mobility. In addition, these joints with blocking technology stimulate the body's vital therapeutic points, improve blood circulation and strengthen the immune system.
Unlike what is usually the case in other sports, the rhythm of breathing and exercise in Aikido do not cause shoulder scapular muscle impingement and do not lead to a constant compression of the chest. On the contrary, they help maintain lung elasticity and increase its volume, develop flexibility in the chest and provide oxygen saturation of the tissues, which positively affects the activity of the central nervous system, which regulates and controls the activity of the entire organism. Since under its influence, all human systems and organs are reorganized, any physical exercise that has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system also has a positive effect on the entire body, harmonizing and restoring the functions of other systems.
In addition to physical exercises, in Aikido great importance is attached to the impact on acupuncture meridians on biologically active points. They are found under the skin throughout the human body and have a spiral connection with the internal organs. With its help, the body perceives Ki energy: higher order vibrations that permeate the entire Universe. Acupuncture points are activated by rubbing, pressing, rotational movements in the joints and other actions that are carried out during the implementation of Aikido techniques.
Systematic Aikido training has a restorative and healing effect on representatives of all age groups. Children improve their motor skills and coordination; in young people, the risk of developing various chronic diseases is reduced; In adults and the elderly, body reserves are mobilized and the work of all internal organs is synchronized. The practice of Aikido helps to achieve spiritual balance and obtain a feeling of psychological comfort, which positively affects our well-being and health.