MITAKARA
Japanese Shamanism

What is MITAKARA 

“Mikusano Mitakara” or “The Three Divine Treasures” is the ancient Japanese shamanic art of cultivating joy in our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual being.  In ancient Japan, Mitakara is the key philosophy for various forms of natural healing therapies, martial arts, performing arts, rituals, traditional festivals typical of Japan. In modern Japanese culture, Mitakara is the foundation and original inspiration for modern Butoh and Seitai dance.

Modern Mitakara:

Modern day Mitakara is founded by Iida Shigemi who inherited this ancient practice from his shamanic grandmother and ancestors.   Iida’s multi-faceted background range from being a  Butoh dancer with Kazuo Ono ( the founder of Butoh), as theater director,  musician, martial artist,  acupuncturist and Seitai energy healer.

Mitakara uses:

• Therapy that can be used for oneself or for others.
• Eliminating negativity and live life in more joyfully
• Develop and expand our innate capabilities and talents
• Connection with others

Mitakara shamanic Body Movement

Authentic movement dance in which participants guide their body
in the direction of more joy and more opening.  

Mitakara Dance during workshop in Koh Phangan, Thailand

Butoh Dance – Inspired by Mitakara

Modern dance from Japan based on the practice of Mitakara.
More information – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butoh

Butoh Dance Performance

Mitakara Philosophy and Key concepts:  

• There is nothing new that we have to learn, it’s more about unlearning of the programming of modern society.
• As children, we were already in a natural state of resonance and harmony with the joyful state of being.
• At anytime our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual being has all of the intelligence it needs to connect to the source of joy and flow.
• Follow the examples of nature and learn from the animal kingdom.
  

Three Divine Treasures of Mitakara – Shamanic Body, Shamanic Mind, Shamanic Heart

Shamanic Body	Shamanic Mind	Shamanic Heart
Energizing and harmonizing of the physical body through natural movements	Reprogramming the conscious and subconscious mind to expand our potential and capabilities	Connecting with others and becoming one with all

Practical Implementation:

Mitakara in practice is simply a set of daily habits that can be integrated into everyday life.

Some Benefits:
1. Mitakara is also a therapy that can be used for oneself or for others.
2. Eliminating negativity and live life in more joyfully
3. Develop and expand our innate capabilities and talents
4. Connection with others