According to guidelines from organizations like Boulder Ki Aikido , there are five specific principles for correct practice:
The breath should make a distinct but barely audible sound (often described as an "a" sound rather than "h" to better engage the diaphragm). Ki Breathing by Koichi Tohei Sensei
Correct breathing is impossible without a natural, stable, and relaxed posture, which Tohei called "the posture of mastery". According to guidelines from organizations like Boulder Ki
Maintain purpose and control throughout the breath. Inhale from the tip of the nose until
Inhale from the tip of the nose until the body is naturally saturated with breath.
Tohei Sensei taught that our lives are part of the "universal Ki" and that breathing is the primary method to keep this conflux unimpaired.
(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