Testimonials

  • Tomomi Ukawa

    Make-up Therapist

    In my work uplifting and healing others, I now dedicate myself to continuing YiShuiKong as a practice of self-care for my own “furusato.

  • Takako Tsurumi

    Yoga (Yoga Billy*) Instructor Yoga + Rehabilitation + Traditional Eastern Medicine

    Teaching Yoga Billy to seniors, I especially feel my mental resilience and personal center strengthen, granting me greater composure and ease of mind.

  • Hiromi Nishimura

    Bridal MC / Chef / Bread Sommelier

    I can effortlessly return to my rightful place, witnessing my breath and feeling my connection to the earth. With every practice, I sense my strength and radiance deepening.

  • Takako Kuroki

    Yoga Instructor

    In that moment, I felt YiShuiKong’s true home in my core—an axis firmly connecting heaven and earth.

  • A.M.

    YiShuiKong is more than simple health exercises; its movements provide an embodied solution to pressing HR challenges—mental health, diversity, and more—not through theoretical knowledge but through direct bodily experience.

  • Jen

    As a Yin Family Baguazhang student, I’ve come to cherish the practice’s uniquely beautiful movements—each gesture feels both utilitarian and artistic, demanding deep mental focus alongside physical strength.

  • Kyle

    I felt present and relaxed after each class. I am able to focus more on my breath since taking this class and focus on channeling the energy of the earth and sky around me.

What Have You Experienced Since Beginning to Practice YiShuiKong?

Deepened Breathing

Shoulder Stiffness Disappeared

Increased Flexibility

Harmonizes Body and Mind

Muscular Relaxation

Improved Energy Flow

Heightened Health Awareness

Smoother Gait

Strengthened Calf Muscles

Sense of Calm

Better Sleep Quality

Stronger Legs

Increased Tolerance Toward Others

Mental Relief

More Mental Than Physical Changes

Easier Movement

Reduced Fatigue

Feeling Tranquil After Practice

Deepened Breathing

Shoulder Stiffness Disappeared

Increased Flexibility

Harmonizes Body and Mind

Muscular Relaxation

Improved Energy Flow

Heightened Health Awareness

Smoother Gait

Strengthened Calf Muscles

Sense of Calm

Better Sleep Quality

Stronger Legs

Increased Tolerance Toward Others

Mental Relief

More Mental Than Physical Changes

Easier Movement

Reduced Fatigue

Feeling Tranquil After Practice

What Are the Charms of YiShuiKong?

Respondents are about 200 students from nine YiShuiKong studios across Japan and the United States.

Elegant Movements and Flow

Gentle Practice Adapted to Your Condition

Calms and Stabilizes the Mind

Practice at Your Own Pace

Achieve a State of Mental and Physical Stillness

Smooth Movements without Strain

Balanced Ki (Qi) and Breath

Induces a Relaxed Mood

Stretches Various Parts of the Body

Suitable for All Ages

Strengthens Core Muscles

Gentle Movements without Physical Strain

Regulating Body, Breath, and Mind Is Beneficial

Enhanced by Soothing Background Music

Quiet Practice without Intense Movements

Beginner-Friendly

Can Be Practiced at Home with a DVD

Enables Dialogue with One’s Own Body

Elegant Movements and Flow

Gentle Practice Adapted to Your Condition

Calms and Stabilizes the Mind

Practice at Your Own Pace

Achieve a State of Mental and Physical Stillness

Smooth Movements without Strain

Balanced Ki (Qi) and Breath

Induces a Relaxed Mood

Stretches Various Parts of the Body

Suitable for All Ages

Strengthens Core Muscles

Gentle Movements without Physical Strain

Regulating Body, Breath, and Mind Is Beneficial

Enhanced by Soothing Background Music

Quiet Practice without Intense Movements

Beginner-Friendly

Can Be Practiced at Home with a DVD

Enables Dialogue with One’s Own Body

The changes after starting YiShuiKong

 

Online Regular Class participants (2 – 3 months experience)

  • It’s only been a month, but in this unprecedented time, I find it very refreshing.
  • My muscles got weak during the COVID shutdown, but I’m getting stronger now. It resets and refreshes my mentality.

  • I had not engaged in physical activities in a while, and I can feel my rigid body starting to get more flexible. My core feels stronger as well.
  • Deep abdominal breathing relaxes me, and it calms me down. It gave me a routine during the COVID shutdown.

Online Course Participant Feedback

Online Regular Practice Participants (2 months–1 year)

Perceived Changes

  • Physical condition improved; dizziness and lower back pain eased.

  • Continued practice eased tension throughout the body.

  • Felt a sense of purification of mind and body.

  • Breathing deepened compared to when I started.

  • Home participation helped regulate daily rhythms.

  • Posture improved.

 

Differences from Other Methods

  • Each movement has its own fascinating story.

  • I’ve never experienced exercise that develops suppleness like this.

  • Offers not just physical exercise but diverse learning.

  • No other practice offers such focused, long-duration breathing.

  • Incorporates mental elements.

  • Felt firmly grounded to the earth.

Mental Insights

  • Experiencing attention to my body for the first time was a profound shock.

  • Listening to my body’s voice revealed different daily responses.

  • Focusing on my present self made me realize both strengths and pains are part of me.

  • Accepting myself now has given me a cosmic perspective.

About the Lessons

  • Each instructor has a unique personality, making the experience captivating.

  • It’s also an opportunity to study English.

  • Animals are highly perceptive, so attending lessons with your pet can be especially effective.

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