Shinshin-tōitsu-dō


Shinshin-tōitsu-dō was founded by Nakamura Tempu and is also known as Japanese Yoga. It is a study of the principles of nature and how they can be refined to help us realize the truths of nature and our full potentials.

History

Nakamura Tempu created his Japanese Yoga from a variation of Raja Yoga and Karma Yoga, with an emphasis on the latter, which he learned from his Indian teacher Kaliapa, who took him to Gorkhe, in eastern Nepal.

Goal and means

The goal of this way of mind and body unification is the free use of our mind and bodies and realize our true nature as human beings. We must be able to use our most fundamental tools naturally, effectively and in coordination of each other to artistically express ourselves in life. Three elements that are key in this process are:
  1. Training to reveal the nature of positivity.
  2. Reformation of the subconscious.
  3. Regulating and maintaining a balanced condition in the nervous system.

    Principles and methods

The teachings recognize four basic principles to unify mind and body :
  1. Use the mind in a positive way.
  2. #Examine the self.
  3. #Analyze suggestions received from your environment.
  4. #Examine your attitude towards others.
  5. #Discover the present and let the worrying about the future or the past fall away.
  6. #Experience the universal mind.
  7. Use the mind with full concentration.
  8. #Concentrate on matters you are familiar with.
  9. #Concentrate on matters you wish to accomplish in a hurry.
  10. #Concentrate on matters you believe are uninteresting.
  11. #Concentrate on matters you believe are of no value.
  12. Use the body naturally.
  13. Train the body gradually, systematically and continuously.
According to the founder, humans need six qualities to express themselves in living.

qualitytranslationdescription
tai-ryoku the power of the bodyphysical strength, health and endurance
tan-ryoku the power of courage
handan-ryoku the power of decisiongood judgement
danko-ryoku the power of determinationwillpower for resolute and decisive action
sei-ryoku the power of vitalityenergy or life power for endurance and perseverance
nō-ryoku the power of abilitythe capacity of wide ranging ability and dexterous action

Known practitioners