Miles Kessler

Miles Kessler joins us to speak about the intersection of mindfulness and Aikido.

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There are principles of mindfulness, however one chooses to define or not try to define that term, which can manifest in a wide variety of human endeavors. Perhaps those most dependent on awareness, intentionality, balance, and the courageous engagement with others coming to us in conflict are good examples. Today’s guest explores how that shows up in his own teaching of martial arts.

Miles Kessler is an American teacher of Aikido (6th Dan, Aikikai), meditation, and Integral Practice. He is the founder and director of the Integral Dojo in Tel Aviv, as well as the non-profit organization Aikido Without Borders in Israel/Palestine. For close to 20 years he has been producing Aikido events such as “Aikido Practice & Inquiry”, “Integral Aikido Intensives”, “The Dead Sea Seminar”, “Meditation For Aikidoka”, and the “Aikido At The Leading Edge” tele-summit. His mission is to support people who are committed to Aikido, meditation, mindfulness, personal development, embodiment and Integral Practice.

So, sit back, relax, and have a nice Dragon Dharma tea.

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Music for This Episode Courtesy of Rodrigo Rodriguez

The music heard in the middle of this podcast is from Rodrigo Rodriguez. You can visit his website to hear more of his music, get the full discography, and view his upcoming tour dates.