Climbing up Shrine Steps: Shizenha Bio-Hacking
I find walking up shrine steps a moderate and suitable exercise.
I find walking up shrine steps a moderate and suitable exercise.
Just like river swimming, lake swimming can be great Shizenha bio-hacking.
As I stated in Bodyweight Training and Stretching, in Chapter 14, we have a different perspective on being fit in Japanese natural health. Being fit means having flexible muscles and joints, not necessarily having big muscles.
Today, my son and I went to the upper stream of Echi River in Oku-Eigenji for a swim. Here, water was much colder than that of lake Biwa, so it has a further benefit as bio-hacking. There are three benefits of river swimming as Shizenha Bio-Hacking.
Kayaking can be another form of Shizenha Bio-Hacking. Well, all outdoor sports can. Shizenha people love outdoor sports. Many of them go mountain climbing, cycling, snowboarding, canoeing, and kayaking.
On Saturday, my son and I went to Lake Biwa for swimming. It was the first time this summer. In Shiga Prefecture, we usually swim in lake Biwa and it is just like the sea for us.
I started doing intermittent digital fasting as part of Shizenha Bio-Hacking a few weeks ago. It is more difficult than I thought.
I made a video about Shinon Kansha meditation, which can help you hack your mind to always feel happy and positive.