Category: Shakuhachi

  • Shakuhachi in Play

    My Shakuhachi has recently relocated into my yoga practice space. I brought it because I felt it could support me in my practice. It has worked wonders for me. Sometimes I play it before a practice, it helps me to collect myself, detach from everything on my mind and slowly make my way into a…

  • Playing myself

    During my first year of Yoga practice I attended a weekly group class on Friday mornings. At one point I observed that my presence and quality of practice would be influenced by how my work week ended. If I was agitated on thursday night, my yoga practice would be agitated as well and I would…

  • How was the performance?

    A week ago (April 23rd) I participated in a second performance of Shitafon. I was asked and I want to share something about the performance but I just came to terms with the fact that”s not going to happen, at least not in the near future. I do have thoughts on the periphery of the…

  • Sounds of Shakuhachi

    A friend asked me what Shakuhachi sounds like. It took me some time to find an online sample that I felt expressed the potential of this instrument. Here it is. Enjoy 🙂

  • Great Advice

    I came across this collection of tips for aspiring Shakuhachi makers. As I read it I realized its great all-around advice in art, business , life & what not. Simply replace the Shakuhachi specific words with whatever field of life you are currently facing and take to heart. Enjoy : )

  • More Inspiration

    The drawings are by Daphna Dor. The metal shelves and holders by Eli Idelberg. The colors on the walls selected by my dearest Andreea. Shakuhachi on left shelf by Monty Levenson (the right one is waiting for another one). Wish, holes in wall and electricity by yours truly. There are many storied that lead up…

  • Sound Textures

    I am writing to share some more of my Shakuhachi playing experience thanks to Jon at Shingtesu Shakuhachi who was kind of to bring to my attention that other people may actually take an interest in this. So here goes… my playing around with the Shakuhachi continues and interesthing things are appearing. I am realizing…

  • Wish: Shakuhachi

    My wish it to be able to order a custom made Jinashi flute from Monty – a flute that is harvested and made for me and with me in mind. This picture is not of a Jinashi flute – but it is a beautiful one : )

  • Shakuhachi

    A Shakuhachi is a japanese bamboo flute. I first heard a recording of it (Sanctuary: Music from a Zen Garden) some years ago and I was really taken by it. I recently acquired a Shakuhachi and with it came much more.