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Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy

Warming up Body and Mind

A course by RIE TAKEDA , Calligrapher, Artist, and Teacher

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13,192 students

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About the video: Warming up Body and Mind

Overview

“I’d demonstrate to you how to release the tension from your body and mind and then unite them together. You will also learn to activate and become aware of your inner Qi energy by simple body movements and conscious breathing. Qi energy is our living resource, the nucleus of our well-being.”

In this video lesson RIE TAKEDA addresses the topic: Warming up Body and Mind, which is part of the Domestika online course: Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy. Calm your mind and find inner peace by understanding the philosophy and art of traditional Japanese writing.

Partial transcription of the video

“Warming up Body and Mind In this lesson I'm going to show you how to activate your body and become aware of your own Qi energy. I'm going to show you how to release the tension and stiffness from your body and mind. Then we'll get into the warming up process. This is an essential process to connect body and mind. First I'd like you to check your body posture. Please make yourself comfortable and steady whether you are sitting in "seiza" or on the meditation cushion or meditation bench or on the chair. In my case I'm sitting in seiza, which is the traditional way of sitting in Japan. In my c...”

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Course summary for: Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (320)
13192 students
5 units
16 lessons (2h 13m)
12 downloads

Category
Calligraphy & Typography
Areas
Calligraphy

RIE TAKEDA

A course by RIE TAKEDA

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Calligrapher, Artist, and Teacher

Rie Takeda’s journey with the art of Shodo began at the age of five under the creative guidance of her grandmother, a distinguished GAYU calligrapher. She went on to study at the Gayu SHODO Calligraphy School, which laid the foundation for her artistic career.

She currently works as a freelance artist and professional calligrapher in the UK, Europe, and Japan. Her work has been displayed in numerous group and solo exhibitions throughout the globe. Rie also gives workshops and group lessons of her unique approach to calligraphy which combines Shodo and mindfulness.