The Practice of Letting Go: Cultivating an Unshakable Self Book by Shinichi Tohei

Hard Work Alone Does Not Guarantee Results.

Lessons Learned Even by Young Players on the Los Angeles Dodgers:
The Mindset for Unleashing Your "True Potential" at Life's Critical Moments

[Selected Table of Contents]

Chapter 1: Why Does Trying Harder Often Prevent You from Accessing Your "Natural Abilities"?
・ "Unconscious Tension" Is Stiffening You Up
・ Welcoming Nervousness Like a "Close Friend"

Chapter 2: Releasing "Stagnation" and Harnessing the "Flow"
・ Catching "Intangible Signals"
・ The "It Won't Matter If Just I Do It" Mentality Disrupts the Collective Flow

Chapter 3: "Posture" and "Breath"—Restoring Physical and Mental Balance
・ Your State of Mind Manifests Physically Through Your Breathing
・ Change Your "Voice," and Your Interpersonal Relationships Will Change Dramatically

Chapter 4: Returning to the "Fundamentals" to Harmonize Mind and Body
・ When You're Off Your Game, Return to the "Obvious Basics"
・ From "Being Watched" to "Watching"—Shifting Your Mindset to Transform Tension into Strength

Chapter 5: Guiding Others and Walking Together—Self-Cultivation for Leaders
・ The Affection Found in "Seeking Out the Good in Others"
・ The Essence of Mentoring Lies in "Trusting and Waiting"

About the Author:

Born in Tokyo in 1973. Graduated from the School of Life Science and Technology at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. President of the Shinshin Toitsu Aikido Association. He was trained by his father, Koichi Tohei, from an early age, and as the successor to Shinshin Toitsu Aikido, he teaches and promotes Shinshin Toitsu Aikido to approximately 30,000 students in 24 countries around the world. At Keio University, he serves as the master of the Aikido club at the University Sports Association and teaches Shinshin Toitsu Aikido in general education classes as a part-time lecturer. He also uses Shinshin Toitsu Aikido for human resource development, teaching at seminars and corporate training sessions for managers, leaders, athletes, artists, and others. Since 2010, he has participated in the development of the most promising young players at the request of the Los Angeles Dodgers of the US major league, and has earned the tremendous trust of the players and coaches. He has appeared on TV shows such as "Asaichi" and "Ashita mo Hare! Jinsei Recipe." His major works include "Ki Breathing: Freely Use Your Mind and Body", "The Origin of Communication Lies in Ki!" and "The Ki Dojo" and "The Power of Ki as Learned by Top People".

Length: 216 pages

Publication date: 2026

Language: Japanese