Koh Yin （光陰)

Koto Practice - San Dan

2012-02-13T18:44:00.000-08:00

A video clip of myself practicing a Koto music "San Dan" at home.

2012-01-29T23:26:00.001-08:00

新年快樂！

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My First Erhu Lesson

2012-01-08T00:35:00.000-08:00

Today, I had my first lesson of Erhu.

Review of today's lesson:

"Be natural in holding and bowing."

"String fingers and bowing hand are soft and firm."

"Guide the bow with your elbow not with your wrist."

"The practice of the scale is essential even for the professionals"

"The 4 notes in slur is an advanced level, but why not trying at the beginners' level - trying it will make you advance."

A private Koto Recital and a course completion ceremony

2011-12-05T23:20:00.001-08:00

A handful of the students had the first mini recital at Reiko Obata's home on December 4th, 2011.

My son and I played "Sakura (Cherry Blossom)" duet, and I played "Hana-no Uta (The Song of Flowers)" with my teacher (Reiko Obata).

Another student and I received the certificate of completion for the Koto course from the Ikuta Style Seiha Japanese Hogaku* Kai (生田流正派邦楽会). *"Hogaku" means Japanese music, "Kai" in this case means association.

Acceptance　容認

2011-12-03T00:55:00.001-08:00

In my Tai Chi Class, I often talk about "acceptance" of one's uniqueness.
The so-called "issues" and "troubles" arise when we are not able to accept something for what it is and/or how it is.

When I lost the stability of my left ankle due to a bone spur, my immediate response to the condition was "rejection" and "frustration". There was a war between myself and the "troublesome" ankle for a while. It became my major issue and caused much suffering.

When the orthopedic surgent suggested a surgical removable of the bone spur, I was put to a place where I had to make a choice between "accepting" my condition or completely rejecting it. I chose to "accept" so that I would not have to go through possibly unnecessary surgery which might damage other perfectly healthy tissues.

Once I "accepted" the condition of my left ankle, I began to see proactive measures to treat it. My perception about the ankle changed and it was no longer a "problem" or an "issue" but something to which I should pay more loving attention. The ankle that was once a problem responded very well and is slowly regaining its strength.

We do not ignore a crying baby. We tend to the baby's need so that he/she will be soothed and content.
A good parents always listen to their children and be attentive to their needs. Good parents encourage and nurture each child's uniqueness. Just like the good parents, we should also listen to our own body and tend to its needs.

When we treat a child as a "trouble", he/she will become a trouble.
When we treat our unique physical difference or condition as an "issue", it will become an issue.

Accept it as your own uniqueness. Pay more loving attention to it.
Babys often cry when they need some attention or loving care.
If your body cries out, respond to it with compassion.

2011-11-15T22:59:00.001-08:00

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2011-11-09T21:34:00.000-08:00

I share my Ayurvedic advices and tips on my web site called "Seasonal Yoga".

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New Home Page

2011-10-21T14:30:00.000-07:00