The Awakened Dojo: A Sacred Space of Integrated Practice
The Washindo dojo is a place of awakening, a vibrant and supportive sacred space where individuals are free to be their authentic selves, explore their vast potential, and discover the depths of their true nature.
It is a sanctuary where self-imposed limits and troubles can be left at the entrance, and where a whispering voice of deeper awareness invites us to gently set aside constraints, to embrace possibility, and to awaken to our innate brilliance…
The nurturing culture cultivated within the dojo is the collective responsibility of all who enter. It is not a place to passively wait to be taught, but an energized space to actively engage in embodied learning.
It is a space of cooperation, not competition. Within the practice of Washindo, one’s only competition is with oneself – the dojo is where you unify the disparate parts striving to positively evolve.
Inspiration for co-creating this empowering atmosphere flows from the guidance of teachers. Washindo leaders do not sustain authority by dominating insecurities, but by utilizing their skill and experience to create conditions where students build confidence and unleash their natural talents and brilliance.
It is worth noting that teachers who reinforce hierarchy by preying on students’ insecurities only allow growth to a point, eventually stifling continuous development to maintain the status quo. This self-limiting approach often devolves into cult-like dogma rigidly defending singular viewpoints.
Cultivating a mutually supportive learning environment enables a win-win dynamic where both teacher and student grow together in an upward spiral.
To enter the dojo is not to merely occupy space, seek comfort or stroke the ego. It is to enter an arena brimming with potential, to be challenged each moment towards becoming our most elevated selves, to revel in that journey of learning and growth.
The dojo is an empowering vessel where Washindo is practiced as an art of infinite possibility, advancing a lifestyle of holistic well-being – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
By fully engaging and enjoying the practice for the sheer pleasure it brings, we leave this space with bodies rejuvenated, spirits restored, ready to move with centred presence through each day.
Throughout this exquisite journey, confidence blooms as we progressively develop mental, physical and emotional discipline and vibrant health. With this integrated training comes a relaxed yet energized form, a positive and alert mindset, resilient emotions, and an underlying sense of calm.
As self-confidence emerges, barriers dissolve and we connect effortlessly with others, cooperating in each other’s growth while celebrating all progress made.
The dojo is where we nurture our community – unified by artistry, grace and the journey of self-actualization.
The way of the dojo is the gateway to elevating our awareness. Yet it is not the entire path, but rather one vital dimension to be synthesized with all core Washindo principles into one harmonious, embodied way of being.
This training space integrates the disciplines of yoga, meditation and martial arts into one holistic vehicle for awakening human potential and prospering as fully conscious beings.
