International Japanese Yoga Association

International Japanese Yoga Association Human beings have a tremendous latent potential that's waiting to be unearthed. Sawai Atsuhiro Sensei is the President of the IJYA. E. IJYA membership is FREE.

The International Japanese Yoga Association (IJYA) is a not for profit association devoted to the study of Shin-shin-toitsu-do, a form of Japanese yoga and meditation created by Nakamura Tempu Sensei. Nakamura Tempu Sensei discovered the extraordinary energy of mind and body unification beside an ancient waterfall in the Himalayan mountains, allowing him to heal from tuberculosis and manifest a new state of consciousness. Upon his return to Japan, he created a new path called Shin-shin-toitsu-do: "The Way of Mind and Body Unification." A form of Japanese yoga and meditation, Shin-shin-toitsu-do unearths our buried talents and rarely realized potential. THE IJYA PRESIDENT
The International Japanese Yoga Association (IJYA) is a not for profit association devoted to the study of Shin-shin-toitsu-do. In Japan, the IJYA is known as the Kokusai Nihon Yoga Renmei, and its world headquarters is in Kyoto. He is a best selling author in Japan, focusing on books about Shin-shin-toitsu-do and meditation. He is also a direct student of Nakamura Sensei, having obtained the highest level of teaching certification from the founder of Shin-shin-toitsu-do. THE IJYA INTERNATIONAL CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
Sawai Sensei has appointed H. Davey Sensei as the IJYA Vice President and International Chief Instructor. Davey Sensei, an award winning writer and the author of Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation, oversees the day to day running of the IJYA. He has studied under four top students of Nakamura Sensei, and he began practicing Shin-shin-toitsu-do as a child. He serves as the point of contact for IJYA members worldwide and works directly with the IJYA HQ in Kyoto. He has received the highest level of IJYA teaching certification. JOINING THE IJYA
Recently formed in 2013, membership in the IJYA is FREE. The IJYA is now accepting new members. Members only need to provide their basic contact information and e-mail address to join. They receive an attractive membership certificate and a subscription to the IJYA Journal, the publication of the Kokusai Nihon Yoga Renmei. Qualified members are also eligible for teaching certification from the IJYA HQ in Japan. Send all membership inquires to hedavey@aol.com. LEARNING MORE ABOUT SHIN-SHIN-TOITSU-DO
Shin-shin-toitsu-do, which is also known as Shin-shin-toitsu-ho, has been widely practiced in Japan since the 1920s. Its founder, Nakamura Tempu Sensei, taught a very large number of students, many of them celebrities and well-known figures in Japanese society. However, outside of Japan this uniquely Japanese version of yoga is still in its infancy, with few training centers (dojo or juku) available to the average person in the West. Interested parties can learn more about this art by reading Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation (Michi Publishing), the first book in English about the original mind and body unification principles of Nakamura Sensei. Recently, Michi Publishing issued The Teachings of Tempu: Practical Meditation for Daily Life by Davey Sensei and The True Paths to Meditation by Sawai Sensei should published in the near future. Direct instruction outside of Japan is offered by Davey Sensei's Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts in California, which serves as the hub of IJYA activities in the West. Visit www.senninfoundation.com for more information. For information about Shin-shin-toitsu-do instruction in Japan, visit Sawai Sensei's blog at http://tenpujuku.com. The Tenpu Juku is Sawai Sensei's private school of Japanese yoga, and the blog is in Japanese. Individuals outside of Japan that wish to practice at the Tenpu Juku should first make contact with the IJYA. Send e-mail to Davey Sensei, IJYA International Chief Instructor, at hedavey@aol.com. THE IJYA JOURNAL
The worldwide IJYA Journal is a members only publication of the Kokusai Nihon Yoga Renmei (IJYA). The journal is published periodically, and it offers instruction in Japanese yoga, meditation, and healing arts to the general public. The goal is to make the teachings of Nakamura Tempu Sensei available to a larger audience than has been the case in the past, with a particular emphasis on making his Japanese yoga available to more people in Western nations. The IJYA Journal is your chance to learn important mind and body unification principles that can help you in most every aspect of life. Plus, it's FREE to members, and our not for profit association will never give your contact information/e-mail address to other parties.

09/27/2025
09/27/2025

The terms "isolation" and "independence" are completely different in meaning. Of course, independence is the most valuable state a person can achieve, as it comes from a true sense of self-awareness. However, isolation is a worthless state that goes against the natural order of the universe.

Therefore, a life view or way of living that focuses only on oneself without considering others is, without a doubt, a state of isolation. You may not realize it, but it's virtually the same thing—there is no real difference. — Nakamura Tempu

Learn more at www.MichiPublishing.com.

09/27/2025

"The undiscovered is not far away. It's not something to be found eventually. It is contained within what is right in front of us. The essence of reality is being born right now. It has never existed before." —H. E. Davey, author of Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation

Read more at www.MichiPublishing.com.

Photo by Ann Kameoka.

09/25/2025

Doomscrolling, the habit of endlessly consuming negative news, can rewire the brain by keeping its stress response permanently activated. According to National Geographic, this constant triggering of the amygdala and hypothalamus leads to sleep problems, intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, and fatigue. Studies show that watching extensive media coverage of traumatic events can cause even more intense stress symptoms than being there in person. Over time, the brain’s reward circuits are desensitized, making it harder to enjoy normal activities, while emotional regulation weakens. To break the cycle, experts recommend limiting news exposure, avoiding graphic content, and practicing calming routines.

The Difference Between "Concentration" and "Fixation"A state where the mind is completely and unreservedly fixated on a ...
09/25/2025

The Difference Between "Concentration" and "Fixation"

A state where the mind is completely and unreservedly fixated on a person, object, or task that appears before it is not true mental unification. This state is not the essential condition of mental unification, which is "concentration" (shūchū). Instead, it's a form of "focus" (keichū), "attachment" (shūchaku), and, to put it bluntly, it's "fixation" (gyōtai) and "absentmindedness" (hōshin).

True mind and body unification is the act of collecting and concentrating things and events within the mind. It is to capture them completely with the mind, without allowing the mind to be captured by them. — Nakamura Tempu

The Japanese terms「集中」(shūchū) and「傾注」(keichū) are often translated as "concentration" and "focus" respectively, but in this context, Tempu Sensei uses them to distinguish between a healthy mental state and a detrimental one. He argues against the common misconception that an obsessive, unwavering fixation on an object or task is a state of true mental unification (精神統一, seishin tōitsu). — H. E. Davey, IJYA Vice President

Learn more at www.TempuYoga.com.

Don't Be Misled by Money and Material Things.Are all rich people happy? Money and material things are only a temporary a...
09/22/2025

Don't Be Misled by Money and Material Things.

Are all rich people happy? Money and material things are only a temporary appearance, not a true reality. This secondary aspect of life is relative no matter how you look at it. While it may have some effect, it's a matter of degree and can only go so far.

When your perception—your ability to judge and understand people—is blurred and out of focus, no matter how hard you try, you can't truly find happiness or complete health. This holds true even if you manage to acquire money or a high position that seems likely to bring you good fortune. — Nakamura Tempu

Learn more at www.TempuYoga.com.
Photo by Ann Kameoka.

09/21/2025

🕊️✨ International Day of Peace – September 21 ✨🕊️

This day calls us to reflect on the power of nonviolence, justice, and unity — values that Dr. Maya Angelou championed in her poetry and activism.

💬 “Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.” – Maya Angelou

May we choose peace, understanding, and compassion in our actions today and every day. 🌍💛

09/19/2025
“Since we're all going to die anyway, is it more profitable to live with laughter, or to live with tears?"—Nakamura Temp...
09/12/2025

“Since we're all going to die anyway, is it more profitable to live with laughter, or to live with tears?"—Nakamura Tempu, father of yoga in Japan

This quote, in its simple and direct phrasing, gets to the heart of Nakamura Tempu's teachings on conscious choice and mental attitude. He's not asking a rhetorical question; he's presenting a fundamental and unavoidable choice that every person has to make.

The word "profitable" (得, toku) isn't about money or material gain. It refers to the ultimate gain of a rich and fulfilling life. Nakamura Tempu argues that no matter what your circumstances are, you have the power to choose your emotional state.

This quote serves as a powerful reminder that:

You control your mindset. External events may be difficult, but your internal response is your own.

Life is finite. The certainty of death makes the quality of every moment we live that much more valuable.

A positive mindset is a choice, not an accident. Nakamura Tempu encouraged people to actively cultivate a spirit of joy and gratitude, even in the face of hardship.

Ultimately, the quote empowers you to take responsibility for your own happiness, choosing a life of laughter and strength over one of sadness and despair.—H. E. Davey, author of The Teachings of Tempu: Practical Meditation for Daily Life

Learn more at www.MichiPublishing.com.

Discover Authentic Japanese Yoga and Meditation.H. E. Davey's online classes in Nakamura Tempu's original Shin-shin-toit...
09/12/2025

Discover Authentic Japanese Yoga and Meditation.

H. E. Davey's online classes in Nakamura Tempu's original Shin-shin-toitsu-do offer a path to unify your mind and body. This isn't just a workout; it's a revolutionary system for cultivating inner calm, willpower, and enhanced concentration that you can apply to every aspect of your life. Taught live via Zoom, you'll learn seated and moving meditation, breathing exercises, and self-healing techniques from the only person in the world with the highest teaching certification offering these classes to the public in English.

Find a new approach to ancient truths. Your first month is just $40, which includes 12 classes. Visit www.tempuyoga.com to learn more and begin your journey.

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Human beings have a tremendous latent potential that's waiting to be unearthed. Nakamura Tempu Sensei discovered the extraordinary energy of mind and body unification beside an ancient waterfall in the Himalayan mountains, allowing him to heal from tuberculosis and manifest a new state of consciousness. Upon his return to Japan, he created a new path called Shin-shin-toitsu-do: "The Way of Mind and Body Unification." A form of Japanese yoga and meditation, Shin-shin-toitsu-do unearths our buried talents and rarely realized potential. THE IJYA PRESIDENT The International Japanese Yoga Association (IJYA) is a not for profit association devoted to the study of Shin-shin-toitsu-do. In Japan, the IJYA is known as the Kokusai Nihon Yoga Renmei, and its world headquarters is in Kyoto. Sawai Atsuhiro Sensei is the President of the IJYA. He is a best selling author in Japan, focusing on books about Shin-shin-toitsu-do and meditation. He is also a direct student of Nakamura Sensei, having obtained the highest level of teaching certification from the founder of Shin-shin-toitsu-do. THE IJYA INTERNATIONAL CHIEF INSTRUCTOR Sawai Sensei has appointed H. E. Davey Sensei as the IJYA Vice President and International Chief Instructor. Davey Sensei, an award winning writer and the author of Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation, oversees the day to day running of the IJYA. He has studied under four top students of Nakamura Sensei, and he began practicing Shin-shin-toitsu-do as a child. He serves as the point of contact for IJYA members worldwide and works directly with the IJYA HQ in Kyoto. He has received the highest level of IJYA teaching certification. JOINING THE IJYA Recently formed in 2013, membership in the IJYA is FREE. The IJYA is now accepting new members. Members only need to provide their basic contact information and e-mail address to join. They receive an attractive membership certificate and a subscription to the IJYA Journal, the publication of the Kokusai Nihon Yoga Renmei. Qualified members are also eligible for teaching certification from the IJYA HQ in Japan. Send all membership inquires to hedavey@aol.com. LEARNING MORE ABOUT SHIN-SHIN-TOITSU-DO Shin-shin-toitsu-do, which is also known as Shin-shin-toitsu-ho, has been widely practiced in Japan since the 1920s. Its founder, Nakamura Tempu Sensei, taught a very large number of students, many of them celebrities and well-known figures in Japanese society. However, outside of Japan this uniquely Japanese version of yoga is still in its infancy, with few training centers (dojo or juku) available to the average person in the West. Interested parties can learn more about this art by reading Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation (Michi Publishing), the first book in English about the original mind and body unification principles of Nakamura Sensei. Recently, Michi Publishing issued The Teachings of Tempu: Practical Meditation for Daily Life by Davey Sensei and The True Paths to Meditation by Sawai Sensei should published in the near future. Direct instruction outside of Japan is offered by Davey Sensei's Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts in California, which serves as the hub of IJYA activities in the West. Visit www.senninfoundation.com for more information. For information about Shin-shin-toitsu-do instruction in Japan, visit Sawai Sensei's blog at http://tenpujuku.com. The Tenpu Juku is Sawai Sensei's private school of Japanese yoga, and the blog is in Japanese. Individuals outside of Japan that wish to practice at the Tenpu Juku should first make contact with the IJYA. Send e-mail to Davey Sensei, IJYA International Chief Instructor, at hedavey@aol.com. THE IJYA JOURNAL The worldwide IJYA Journal is a members only publication of the Kokusai Nihon Yoga Renmei (IJYA). IJYA membership is FREE. The journal is published periodically, and it offers instruction in Japanese yoga, meditation, and healing arts to the general public. The goal is to make the teachings of Nakamura Tempu Sensei available to a larger audience than has been the case in the past, with a particular emphasis on making his Japanese yoga available to more people in Western nations. The IJYA Journal is your chance to learn important mind and body unification principles that can help you in most every aspect of life. Plus, it's FREE to members, and our not for profit association will never give your contact information/e-mail address to other parties.