At the end of the exhale, Ki should continue to extend infinitely like a fading note.
All breathing centers on the seika-no-itten (one point in the lower abdomen), a focus that promotes calm and stability. The Five Principles of Ki Breathing
Tohei Sensei claimed that regular practice, especially 15 minutes before sleep, could lead to increased vigor and health. Ki Principles by Tohei Koichi Sensei - Boulder Ki Aikido
(Ki-no-kokyuho) is a foundational practice developed by Koichi Tohei Sensei , the founder of the Ki Society and Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido. Unlike labored deep breathing, Tohei Sensei’s method emphasizes naturalness and the unification of mind and body to activate one's "life power" and maintain harmony with the universe . Core Philosophy