Ki Breathing By Koichi Tohei Sensei May 2026

At the end of the exhale, Ki should continue to extend infinitely like a fading note.

According to guidelines from organizations like Boulder Ki Aikido , there are five specific principles for correct practice: Ki Breathing by Koichi Tohei Sensei

Correct breathing is impossible without a natural, stable, and relaxed posture, which Tohei called "the posture of mastery". At the end of the exhale, Ki should

The practice is designed as "whole body breathing" where the mind leads the body. At the end of the exhale

The breath should make a distinct but barely audible sound (often described as an "a" sound rather than "h" to better engage the diaphragm).