Tiger Flower School : PYRAMID OF WHOLENESS
To be a tatsujin (a complete or vertical person), to be whole, to be healthy, one must be balanced and in harmony in the four major areas of our composition or framework as a person, as a human being.
These four areas are the physical, the mental, the spirit, and the social. These four areas could be called a persons four primary lives. The definition of “lives”, in this context, ar areas of existence, function or activity. A human has many “lives” resident within and each “life” has its own energy system that must be maintained in balance and harmony. This theory is quite old. In the Bible in Genesis 2:7 it states: “Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” The word “life” in the Hebrew/Aramaic language in above scripture is chayyim. The form of this word chayyim is plural and literally means “lives”. This theory contends that the context allows for the suggestion of numerical plurality, so in reality our Creator breathed in man “the breath of lives”. Though we are currently living only one human lifespan, this lifespan encompasses all types of internal energies and multiple dimensional consciousnesses. Here we are only examining four major divisions as a précis to elaborate arrangement of energy systems. First of all, let us assess the concept of balance and harmony. Balance does not mean perfection or flawlessness. Balance is a state of equilibrium, it is a state of stability, calmness, ease. Sickness or weakness in any one of these four areas is a disruption of balance or equilibrium and is a dis-ease. Harmony, according to Encarta Dictionary, is “a state in which various elements form a satisfying and harmonious whole and nothing is out of proportion or unduly emphasized at the expense of the rest”. It is the goal of ToraHana-Ryu (Tiger Flower School) to help the individual student attain and maintain this harmony between “the four lives”, that the student may become healthier and more productive in their present lifespan. ToraHana-Ryu uses the pyramid form to first illustrate stability and permanence, as well as to exemplify a composition that has a small number of elements at one point and expands gradually to have a large number of elements at the opposite point. The pyramid conveys progression, advancement and development. Geometrically, a pyramid is a polyhedron having for its base a polygon and for faces or sides triangles with a common vertex. The geometric form reveal that each of the four “lives” are pyramids that have faces and a base that make-up its totality and creates a larger pyramid which represents human wholeness.
The following is an abbreviated explanation and definition of the four smaller pyramids that frame the ToraHana-Ryu Pyramid of Wholeness. First is the Physical pyramid. This hypothesis suggest that to be physically whole or healthy the following components (which are the faces on this pyramid) must be balanced and in harmony with each other. • Nutrition and Hydration. Taking in the proper nutrients and drinking the necessary amount of water is absolutely essential to building and maintaining physical health. • Rest and relaxation are also extremely important. • Body maintenance is additionally important. Body maintenance can include hygiene, exposure prevention, etc • Exercise and overall body fitness is vital to health and wholeness. The Mental pyramid is next. The elements or faces of this pyramid are: • Learning and activity stimulation and interpreting sensory stimulus. • Perceived accomplishment and achievement. • Communication and expression. • Sense of well-being, security, or peace. The Spirit pyramid may be the most neglected but is critical to total health. • Periodical access to a positive environment of peace and calm (meditation, prayer). • Spirit should be able to express itself, communicate, and exercise (through intuition, spiritual gifts, love of self). • Energy must be exchanged or shared. • Must frequently connect or unite with other human spirits, and especially connect with God, our Creator and Source. Spirit wholeness rest on a very narrow base and must have equilibrium to maintain its position of steadiness. When the physical and mental complements the spirit, these two will actually support the spirit’s equilibrium and form a harmonious and well-proportioned whole which supports the social pyramid which completes the entirety. The Social pyramid has to do with our contact and dealings with other human beings. • Associate with others in friendship and familiarity. • Give and contribute to others. Personal philanthropy and benevolence to others is important, especially beyond immediate family and spouses. Speaking and doing good to others. LOVE. • Able and receptive to receive from others. • Positive communication, an exchange of thoughts and ideas.
Consequently, the ToraHana-Ryu (Tiger Flower School) Mind, Body and Spirit Integration (MBSI) Program was developed. MBSI is commonly promoted under the title or name “Tiger Flower Healing”.
MBSI purpose is to heal and integrate mind, body and spirit through qigong/Reiki, trained breathing, hypnosis, guided meditation and may also include selected martial arts exercises and movements.
