Aikido The Art of Transformation

AIKIDO

THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION

By Teja Bell • Laurin Herr • Richard Moon • Bob Noha • Susan Spence • Elaine Yoder

This book tells the story of Robert Nadeau’s life journey and his distinctive approach to teaching Aikido as a way to access the inner energetic aspects of the art, a transformational approach with universal applications in daily life, even for non-Aikidoists.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

The life and teachings of pioneering Aikido master Robert Nadeau, direct disciple of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba

· Explores Nadeau’s personal journey and pioneering role in the spread of Aikido, including firsthand accounts and historical photographs published for the first time

· Explains Nadeau’s unique teaching, his core concepts, and basic practices centered on energy refinement, direct experience and inner transformation

· Presents inspiring personal stories about Nadeau contributed by his students

This book presents, for the first time, the profound lessons and deep impact of a pioneering teacher who’s been central to the spread of Aikido in the West.

AIKIDO SHIHAN NADEAU

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

  • Teja Bell (6th dan)

  • Laurin Herr (6th dan)

  • Richard Moon (6th dan)

  • Bob Noha (6th dan)

  • Susan Spence (4th dan)

  • Elaine Yoder (6th dan)

    All are experienced Aikido practitioners who have trained with Nadeau Shihan for many decades.

  • “A beautiful tribute and journey into the life of an Aikido master. We move with him as he grows and delight in his skills of transforming the lives of so many.”

    Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

  • “Anyone interested in martial arts, the spiritual path, personal transformation, or the connection between them should read this book. It takes you on the compelling journey of Robert Nadeau Shihan, one of the few Americans who studied personally with Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, and then brought his message to the West. This book is an affirmation and testimony of how embodied transformation is possible through a master teacher.”

    Richard Strozzi-Heckler, 7th Dan Shihan in Aikido, founder of Two Rock Dojo, co- founder of Tamalpais Aikido, and author of Embodying the Mystery

  • “A fascinating tribute to a most unusual, passionate, and influential Western teacher of Aikido, Robert Nadeau. Whether or not you have met Nadeau Sensei, you will be transported by the vivid personal accounts of his students to the ever-challenging, courageous, and deeply transformative training he facilitates. An inspiring resource that will reverberate long into the future.”

    Linda Holiday, Aikido 7th dan, and author of Journey to the Heart of Aikido

  • “There is much to learn from Robert. His emphasis on experiential development by deeply understanding and applying powerful principles to life is transforming for everybody.”

    Peter Ralston, author of The Art of Mastery

  • “Nadeau Sensei’s teachings transformed my life, formed the foundation for my work in conflict resolution, and continue to this day to inform my mediation practice.”

    Antonio Piazza, Partner at Mediated Negotiations

  • “An extraordinary book for anyone—those who train in Aikido and those who don’t— who want to master their energy system to enhance their performance, well-being, and creativity while elevating their consciousness. When it comes to transformational teachers, Robert Nadeau is the real deal.”

    Aimee Bernstein, M.ED MFCC, President of Open Mind Adventures™ and author of Stress Less, Achieve More

  • “This exciting book offers Nadeau Sensei’s teachings and personal life story together with the experiences of his students. His unique style of expression leads to unexpected insights and upgrades to one’s life, on and off the mat.”

    Mary Heiny, student and teacher of Aikido

  • “If you’re interested in the resonance of human systems or imagine it’s possible to feel subtle energies and embrace them to move into more aliveness, get this book. With its unique blending of story, testimony, philosophy, and biography, Aikido: The Art of Transformation helps every willing reader occupy themselves, their work, and their lives from a place of discovery and rapture. It’s a shining testament to the unique, brilliant master teacher, Robert Nadeau. It will inspire you to settle, open, and see your life anew.”

    Renée Gregorio, poet and author of The Writer Who Inhabits Your Body and Abyss & Bridge

  • “It has been a long-standing desire of mine to understand Nadeau’s teachings since meeting him many years ago. Now, in one book, his many students have provided an explanation of his teachings on the spirit of Aikido and how to develop it. This book is an important contribution and a must read for anyone interested in Aikido.”

    Susan Perry, Aikido 6th dan, author of The Hidden Power of Aikido

  • “This amazing book not only chronicles the life of Robert Nadeau, a living master of the art of Aikido, but it also carefully explains his unique teachings about ‘energy’ and how to tap into these unseen, universal forces. Supported by diagrams and personal accounts, the teachings come alive and feel like a gift to be unwrapped and savored.”

    Diana Daffner, M.A., owner of Intimacy Retreats and author of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples

  • “A fascinating account of an extraordinary life committed to the exploration of the dimensionality of Aikido. Robert Nadeau has shared a rare and invaluable perspective on Aikido and the process of achieving our potential as human beings.”

    Patrick Cassidy, 6th dan Aikikai

  • “This book has touched me deeply, taking me back to my days of training with Nadeau Sensei. I am moved by reading the testimonials of the people I came to know and train with, remembering how we learned to reach into ourselves to bring forth our inner passion for life. I appreciate how Nadeau Sensei’s cosmology has been presented. I remember experiencing cosmological meditations in practices that looked like Aikido but were so much more.”

    Jeff Haller Ph.D., Feldenkrais Method teacher, founder of Inside Moves

  • “Through stories, photographs, personal reminiscences, and esoteric teachings, Aikido: The Art of Transformation takes us on a multi-layered journey through the life and teachings of a living master of embodied energy arts. Students of any mind-body discipline will benefit from its palpable transmission of Robert Nadeau’s passionate lifelong devotion to this alchemical path.”

    Anne Cushman, author of Moving into Meditation and The Mama Sutra

  • “Aikido is an essential art and teaching for the construction of a truly human society. Robert Nadeau is one of the earliest pioneers in bringing the teachings of Morihei Ueshiba Osensei, the founder of this incredible art, to the United States. The importance and impact of his life’s work and dedication is clearly evident.”

    William Gleason, Sensei and author of Aikido and Words of Power

  • “Nadeau’s inspiring somatic, energetic, and spiritual teachings in this brilliant book link our hearts, minds, and bodies to the lineage of direct transmission of the transformational art of Aikido that flowed from OSensei, to him, and on to all of us seeking wise paths to peace in these turbulent times.”

    Joel & Michelle Levey, co-founders of Wisdom at Work, and authors of Living in Balance

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