These days, we spend more time sitting down staring intensely at the computer than doing physical work requiring our entire bodies. Our sense become overexcited because our brains are working too hard, and demands on our efficiency at work make us nervous.

Do you ever notice that in these situations, your breathing becomes shorter and more shallow? Sometimes, you may even stop breathing altogether for a moment or two. Furthermore, there are few occasions in which you can express your feelings adequately or thoroughly. You may be unable to speak directly to your family, boyfriend or girlfriend, and friends let alone business partners or customers at work. You are simply not relaxed enough to be honest with your feelings.

"Thank you walking" is a method of powerful and pleasant healing that leads to opening the body and releasing your emotions. Your breathing becomes deeper and allows you to mentally and physically enjoy your emotions and the scenery around you. Walking offers you the time to remember that each of us is integrated with the earth and the universe.

Please accept "Thank you walking" into your life and experience the a sense balance between you body, spirit and soul. There are many hints in this healing method that allow us to become more intimate with the earth and the universe. As you practice this technique, you will slowly find that you are more comfortable as you go about your daily routines. Enjoy!

 

“Thank you walking” is described in "Re-born" written by Kyouka Kanayama.
Please take a look at it if interested in.

To say "thank you" as you walk.

A simple, yet profound method of healing. These questions will help you along your way to a happier, more fulfilling life.

What kind of effects can we expect from walking?

Walking helps to improve your physical strength, but in making the time to communicate with your body is also very important. And by consciously "Grounding*" as you walk, you will be able improve greatly by integrating the earth into your energy.
*Grounding
A healing method recommended by Kyouka Kanayama.
What kind of place is good for walking?

A peaceful place with clear air where you can feel "Pleasant Energy".
Is there a good time for walking?

Any time in your daily life is okay. The best time, however, is when you can take in the full energy of the sun. It purifies your body. Just be careful of ultraviolet rays.
How should I say "Thank you" while walking?

Each of you have your own emotional rhythm. You'll become aware of it gradually, so just say "Thank you" as if singing, and follow the natural rhythm of your walking.
•Please repeat "Thank you" so that all the cells in your body will hear the sounds of the words you voice. Your whole body will loosen further by taking in the vibration of the words "Thank you," and soon you will realize a feeling of gratitude welling up from the bottom of your heart.
It's important to know how to breathe. What does breathing mean?

Breathing is called the window of autonomic nerves.
The autonomic nerves disturbed by a busy daily life recover its rhythm by regulating your breathing. As a result, it helps you to stabilize and reassure yourself physically and mentally.
“Breathing” is the only life activity controlled by you !
And breathing not only connects the heart and the body, but also is the best tool which lets you connect with the earth and the universe.
What kind advice do you have for breathing methods while walking?

The breathing method "6 & 7*" is the basic technique. You'll find the most suitable rhythm for yourself while practicing continuously for a few days.
*The method of breathing 6 & 7
Breathe in while counting from one to six, stop for a moment and breathe out while counting from one to seven.
What should I imagine while breathing?

When breathing in, take a full breath of energy (Planeur) from the universe into your body, and when breathing out, release the exceeded things such as useless sorrow, anger and anxiety altogether from your body and throw them into the garbage bin of the universe.