Seitai
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Seitai. Technically, it consists in easing the activity of the life force by re-adjusting the physiology of the body. Basic known techniques are katsugen undō (活元運動, かつげんうんどう), Seitai taisō （整体体操、せいたいたいそう）and yūki (愉気, ゆき), which has been founded by Haruchika Noguchi
(野口晴哉, のぐちはるちか). Major concepts in seitai includes taiheki
(体癖, たいへき). Seitai is also known as Noguchi Seitai to prevent ambiguity. Note: For some people Seitai was invented by Michio Takahashi in the 1920s. He is also called the founder of the Seitai School .
Tatsuo Nakamura Seitai Jutsu
exercise developed by Haruchika Noguchi
in which one purposely lets go of conscious control of the body
and allows it to heal itself. Also a manifestation of regenerating
movement exists which is spontaneously induced by the body and which is simply called katsugen.
Haruchika Noguchi
was the Japanese founder of Seitai. He established the concept of taiheki.- Books :Among his many books, three are now available in English translation.* by Haruchika Noguchi. Tokyo, Japan, Zensei, 1985, paperback. ISBN 4-915417-00-X....
(野口晴哉, のぐちはるちか). Major concepts in seitai includes taiheki
Taiheki
is a concept on one's bodily tendency in sensitivity, temperament, movement and personalitysee Appendix for summary of Taiheki concept.. The concept was established by , who was the founder and a teacher of in Japan...
(体癖, たいへき). Seitai is also known as Noguchi Seitai to prevent ambiguity. Note: For some people Seitai was invented by Michio Takahashi in the 1920s. He is also called the founder of the Seitai School .
Known teachers and practitioners
- Junpei Yoshida
- Itsuo TsudaItsuo Tsudawas a Japanese philosopher and a practitioner and teacher of Aikido and Seitai.Tsuda was born in Japanese-ruled Korea. When he was 16 years old, he defied his father, who wished for his eldest son to remain home and manage his family's estate...
- Masatomi IkedaMasatomi IkedaMasatomi Ikeda is a Japanese aikido teacher who holds the rank of 7th dan Aikikai.- Biography :...
- Shimananda
Tatsuo Nakamura Seitai Jutsu
Katsugen undō
Katsugen undō (regenerating movement exercise, 活元運動, かつげんうんどう) is a SeitaiSeitai
Seitai . Technically, it consists in easing the activity of the life force by re-adjusting the physiology of the body. Basic known techniques are katsugen undō , Seitai taisō （整体体操、せいたいたいそう）and yūki , which has been founded by Haruchika Noguchi . Major concepts in seitai includes taiheki...
exercise developed by Haruchika Noguchi
Haruchika Noguchi
was the Japanese founder of Seitai. He established the concept of taiheki.- Books :Among his many books, three are now available in English translation.* by Haruchika Noguchi. Tokyo, Japan, Zensei, 1985, paperback. ISBN 4-915417-00-X....
in which one purposely lets go of conscious control of the body
Human body
The human body is the entire structure of a human organism, and consists of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs.By the time the human reaches adulthood, the body consists of close to 100 trillion cells, the basic unit of life...
and allows it to heal itself. Also a manifestation of regenerating
Regeneration (biology)
In biology, regeneration is the process of renewal, restoration, and growth that makes genomes, cells, organs, organisms, and ecosystems resilient to natural fluctuations or events that cause disturbance or damage. Every species is capable of regeneration, from bacteria to humans. At its most...
movement exists which is spontaneously induced by the body and which is simply called katsugen.
Books
- Imoto Kuniaki. The Seitai Method. Tokyo: Kodansha International, 2005. ISBN 4770029977.
- Haruchika Noguchi. Colds and their benefits. Tokyo: Zensei, 1986. ISBN 4-915417-01-8.
- Haruchika Noguchi. Order, Spontaneity and the Body. Tokyo: Zensei, 1985. ISBN 4-915417-00-X.
- Haruchika Noguchi. Scolding and Praising. Tokyo: Zensei, 1991. ISBN 4-915417-02-6.
- Itsuo Tsuda. (translated title) Not Doing. "Le Non-Faire". Paris: Courrier du Livre, 1973. ISBN 2-88063-007-X (out of print). "Il Non-Fare. Scuola della Respirazione". Milano, Luni Editrice, 2003. ISBN 88-7435-023-6 (out of print translation).
- Richard S. Omura. Katsugen: The Gentle Art of Well-Being. iUniverse, 2000. ISBN 0-595-13079-8.
- Kantaro Hamada Method of Seitaisouhou. Tokyo:taniguti, 2008. ISBN 978-4-86129-071-8.