The ITP Kata — Benefits & Joys

This series was designed in 1991 by George Leonard to be performed in 40 minutes, each element blending into the next without a sense of haste. It offers the following benefits:

• Balances and centers the body and psyche.
• Provides a generalized warm-up. Articulates practically every joint in the body.
• Makes available a comprehensive course of stretches, increasing flexibility in all major muscle groups.
• Includes three essential strength exercises.
• Provides a full set of exercises in which muscle groups are tightened then allowed to relax deeply.
• Presents numerous opportunities for deep, rhythmic breathing.
• Includes a period devoted to transformative imaging during which the powers of intentionality can be applied to positive changes in body and psyche.
• Concludes with at least ten minutes of meditation.

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