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<span class="HotCaps">Shintaido: the Body is a Message of
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<span class="Mute">by Hiroyuki Aoki, 120 pages, illustrated
with photos, $20</span><br>
</span>For ten years this textbook has served as a gateway
and guidebook to the practice of Shintaido. Includes sections
on the history and philosophy as well as detailed explanations
of technique. This second printing features more information
about the ten Shintaido meditation positions.</td>
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<span class="HotCaps">Untying Knots: A Shintaido Chronicle</span><br>
<span class="Mute">by Michael Thompson, 120 pages, illustrated
with photos, $20</span><br>
</span>Written by one of the co-founders of Shintaido
of America, this autobiographical memoir tells the story
of the author's cross-cultural adventures in France, Japan,
and California over the course of his 25-year Shintaido
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<span class="HotCaps">Tenshingoso and Eiko</span><br>
<span class="Mute">by Hiroyuki Aoki, $10</span><br>
</span>This booklet is for Shintaido practitioners what
the Diamond Sutra is for Buddhists: a concise yet thorough
description of the basis of practice. Tenshingoso and
Eiko are two of the fundamental movements of Shintaido,
which embodies philosophies and prescriptions for human
growth. Contains practical advice for all levels. </td>
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<span class="HotCaps">The Zero Point of Consciousness and
the World of Ki</span><br>
<span class="Mute">by Hiroyuki Aoki, $5</span><br>
</span>In this interview Mr. Aoki describes his experience
of reaching the "space of mu" (nothingness).
He also discusses the unique understanding of ki energy
(life force) that he came to in synthesizing Shintaido
Body Movement.</td>
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<span class="HotCaps">Origins, a History of Shintaido</span><br>
<span class="Mute">by Shiko Hokari, $7</span><br>
</span>One of the founding members of Shintaido relates
the stories of Rakutenkai (the group that developed Shintaido),
and the conditions of society and consciousness in the
late 1960s in Japan. Contains insights into the continuing
evolution of Shintaido forms from their earliest manifestations.</td>
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<span class="HotCaps">Improvisation and the Body</span><br>
<span class="Mute">$3.50</span><br>
</span>Japanese jazz musician Toshinori Kondo discusses
Shintaido, performance, and music in an interview with
French composer Gilbert Dalmasso. Illustrates how one
artist benefitted from Shintaido by going beyond his limits.</td>
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<p><span class="LocalItem"> <span class="HotCaps">Student
Handbook</span><br>
<span class="Mute">by Faith Ingulsrud, $3</span><br>
</span>Written by an American Shintaidoist who grew
up in Japan, this handbook helps ease the culture
shock sometimes experienced by Americans encountering
Japanese customs and terminology in Shintaido. Includes
a glossary and description of the basic structure
of a Shintaido practice.</p>
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<span class="HotCaps">Golf-Do Video</span><span class="LocalItem"><br>
<span class="Mute">$20</span></span></span> <br>
Master Shintaido Instructor H. F. Ito teaches the way
of Golf, a series of exercises designed to help golfers:
(1) stretch and limber up; (2) relax; (3) focus and concentrate;
and (4) enjoy. Using a golf club instead of the traditional
six-foot oak staff, Ito demonstrates the proper way to
stretch, relax the body, and prepare the mind for a pleasurable
round of golf. Mr. Ito also provides focusing exercises
for the eyes and mind. Golf do provides insights into
the unification of mind and body that produces the best
of golf.</td>
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<span class="HotCaps">Kenko Taiso Instruction Video</span><br>
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<span class="Mute">$20</span><br>
</span>This 50-minute video presents the classic Shintaido
kenko-taiso warm-up sequence with detailed explanation.
The 15-minute warm-up sequence, done in a standing position,
is an easy-to-follow stretching and strengthening routine
that is excellent for those who are relatively new to
body movement. Makes an excellent gift to introduce friends
to Shintaido.</td>
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<span class="HotCaps">Kenko Taiso Part II & III</span><br>
Partner Stretches, & Stretches with a Group<br>
<span class="Mute">$20</span><br>
</span>This video demonstrates a series of more advanced
health exercises and stretches that two people can do
together and an introduction to group warm-up movements.
Also includes sections on self-massage and Seize meditation
with the diamond mudra. Excellent for instructors or group
leaders who want to broaden and expand their techniques
for leading group warm-up exercises. </td>
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<span class="HotCaps">Taimyo/Tenshingoso video</span><br>
<span class="Mute">$20.00</span><br>
</span>Detailed instruction in Taimyo Kata, concentrating
on breathing and energy cultivation techniques. Also includes
instruction in the Tenshingoso reverse-breathing technique,
Basic Tenshingoso, and seated versions of both kata.</td>
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<span class="HotCaps">Life Burn</span><br>
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</span>Document of the live painting / Shintaido / music
performance collaborations at the Theater Yugen in San
Francisco in August 1992. Featuring painting by Kazu Yanagi;
music by Henry Kaiser and others; and Shintaido movement
led by H.F. Ito, this one-hour video includes footage
from all four nights of exciting improvisational performance.</td>
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<span class="HotCaps">Kata and Kumite</span><br>
<span class="Mute">70 minutes. $20</span><br>
</span>H.F. Ito gives instruction for kaiho-kei (opening
and challenging) exercises with Michael Thompson and Robert
Breant. Includes: kaiho-kei group practice, Bojutsu kata
(hi no kata, kaze no kata, sho-dan, nidan), Jojutsu kata
(taishi, hojo), karate kata (sanchin, tensho), kumibo
(bo vs. bo) arrangements, kumitachi (sword vs. Sword).</td>
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