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Learn more at www.japanese-yoga.com. Human beings have a tremendous latent potential that's waiting to be unearthed. E. The IJYA is now accepting new members.

The International Japanese Yoga Association (IJYA) is a free and 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. 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. 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. 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.

03/27/2026

“The Mind and Body Are Not the Self”

Let me explain the relationship between the mind, the body, and what we call the human self.

At first glance, the mind and body appear to be the human being itself. However, this is not actually the case. Rather, they are tools—means that a person uses to live and function in this world.

From a philosophical perspective, the mind and body are inseparable adjuncts of life that are necessary for maintaining and continuing the survival and daily existence of an individual organism. Therefore, the mind and body are not the person—the self—and even more so, they are not the true essence of the self.—Nakamura Tempu, founder of Shin-shin-toitsu-ho

The goal of Shin-shin-toitsu-ho is to find our genuine self: a formless energy that’s infinite, eternal, and one with the universe. Despite its name, the ultimate objective of Shin-shin-toitsu-ho isn’t merely to unify mind and body, and it shouldn’t result in attachment to these impermanent tools. Instead, while it helps us to use those tools with great effectiveness in life, in the end it transcends them to get in touch with the part of us that’s never ending and beyond fear or suffering.—H. E. Davey, author of The Teachings of Tempu: Practical Meditation for Daily Life

Learn simple methods to discover the “real you” using H. E. Davey’s worldwide online classes and books. Visit www.TempuYoga.com.

03/24/2026

“How to Use Life’s Power”

To put it simply: “Don’t focus on trying hard—focus on using your power effectively.”—Nakamura Tempu

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03/22/2026

03/20/2026

Special offer! You can receive one month of online classes in Nakamura Tempu’s original Japanese yoga, meditation, and philosophy for just $40 (USD)! That’s 12 one-hour classes for just $40.

Officially known as Shin-shin-toitsu-ho, this unique path to better health and spiritual awakening has been practiced by over one million people in Japan since it was founded in 1919. But it’s rarely taught in an authentic form outside of Japan, and instruction in any language other than Japanese is difficult to find.

That’s why H. E. Davey started offering nonprofit online classes in English to folks worldwide. He’s the author of The Teachings of Tempu as well as the popular book Japanese Yoga, and he has the highest level of teaching certification from the Kokusai Nihon Yoga Renmei in Kyoto.

When you join his online dojo, you’ll also join students in over a dozen nations on a time-honored path to wellness and enlightenment. And part of your membership fee will be donated to reputable charities worldwide.

Visit www.TempuYoga.com today to sign up for 12 classes for just $3.33 a class. This is your chance to discover the power of mind and body unification and how it can unlock your full potential.

03/12/2026

Learn about Nakamura Tempu’s original Japanese yoga, meditation, and philosophy at www.TempuYoga.com.

03/11/2026

Who was Nakamura Tempu?

Nakamura Tempu Sensei (1876-1968) taught Shin-shin-toitsu-do (“The Way of Mind and Body Unification”) for more than 50 years and authored bestselling books. He trained over 100,000 people, including members of the Japanese Imperial Family, government officials, business leaders, top athletes, celebrated actors, martial arts experts, and notable novelists.

In Nakamura Sensei’s early years he contracted tuberculosis, and he was told he didn't have long to live. In response, he launched a global quest to cure his tuberculosis or at least find peace of mind in the face of death. This search took him to the USA, where he studied medicine at Columbia University. Next, he traveled to Europe, where he lived with actress Sarah Bernhardt and researched psychology. In Egypt he encountered Kaliappa, an Indian mystic and yoga master, who brought him to India for a final attempt to save his life. After austere meditation in the Himalayas, Nakamura Tempu attained enlightenment, shook off the bonds of illness, and returned to Japan a changed man. In 1919, he founded Shin-shin-toitsu-do, his groundbreaking system of Japanese yoga and meditation. Since then over one million people have had their lives transformed by his extraordinary teachings, but until recently it's been difficult to learn his original and authentic Shin-shin-toitsu-do outside of Japan.

But now H. E. Davey’s online classes are introducing folks everywhere to this revolutionary philosophy of mind and body unification, along with Nakamura Tempu’s unique forms of meditation, abdominal breathing exercises, healing arts, autosuggestion, stretching exercises, techniques for developing ki ('life energy") and much more. How these skills can help you attain better health as well as deeper calmness, concentration, and willpower is clearly covered as well. The goal is to understand mind and body unification—the essence of Nakamura Sensei’s spiritual realization and the secret to unlocking human potential.

Now, for the first time, people in any country can study Tempu-style yoga and meditation in English and from the comfort of their homes. You can start today. Just drop by www.TempuYoga.com for information about international online classes for everyone.

03/06/2026

“Where I Am”

There is an old teaching of the sages:

Where I am, let there be light.
Wherever I go, I will light the way again.

When we approach all things with a heart of sincerity and love, that alone will naturally become a light, even without our intending it. This is the very essence of the philosophy and science of life—something that is at once the closest and yet the most distant, the newest and yet the oldest. It is the unchanging truth that has shone clearly and remained consistent from eternity past into eternity ahead.—Nakamura Tempu

Read more at www.TempuYoga.com.

Photo by Ann Kameoka

03/03/2026

Want to do more than just read about Shin-shin-toitsu-ho? Want to actually practice and receive real benefits in your life? Now you can and from anywhere in the world.

Drop by www.TempuYoga.com and learn about affordable online classes in Nakamura Tempu’s revolutionary mind and body unification methods.

03/02/2026

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02/27/2026

“By keeping the mind in the present, unless you deliberately want to contemplate the past or future, it’s possible to firmly face life without fear. Then, no thoughts of past failures or future problems will exist in the mind, and a truly positive mental state will result — fudoshin, the ‘immovable mind.’”—H. E. Davey

From Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation. Available everywhere!

02/21/2026

What Is Anjo Daza Ho Meditation?

Anjo Daza Ho meditation aims to empty the mind of thoughts and mental images and become one with universal energy.

How to Practice Anjo Daza Ho Meditation
Sit in a posture that you can comfortably maintain for a long time. Relax your shoulders, straighten your back, and gently tuck in your chin.

Close your eyes. Form the “double-circle” hand mudra and place your hands in front of your lower abdomen (seika tanden.)

While listening to the sound of a buzzer, gather your mind to form a single thought, moving from a state in which distracting thoughts arise toward focused concentration.

As the buzzer sound fades away, enter a state in which the mind is empty (mushin).

In the silence after the sound disappears, bring your mind further into a state of nothingness. (If distracting thoughts arise, observe them without attachment and return again to nothingness, repeating as necessary.)—Nakamura Tempu

Want to learn how to actually do what Tempu Sensei wrote about long ago? Looking for practical meditation for daily life? Drop by www.TempuYoga.com.

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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.