In the Beginning: When You Forget to Breathe
Have you ever realized that you’ve been holding your breath all day?
And then, a single flower catches your eye—and everything softens.
As a doctor, I live with constant responsibility and tension.
But placing one flower in a vase changed something in me. I could finally breathe.
What Is Ikebana?
Ikebana is not just about arranging flowers. It’s about arranging the energy in space.
Less is more. A single stem can evoke a whole landscape.
☆ For beginners
For beginners: choose 1 flowering plant, 1 branch, and a bit of foliage. This creates balance and flow.
How Ikebana Affects Mind and Body
As I arranged flowers, I found myself breathing deeper. Calm followed.
● Activating the parasympathetic response
This shift activates the parasympathetic nervous system: your natural rest state.
● Working with your hands gives your mind a break
Quiet movement becomes meditation in action.
What You Need to Start
- 花鉱 (scissors)
- 剣山 (kenzan / pin frog)
- 水盤 (suiban / shallow container)
Just three tools. And one flower. That’s all it takes to start.
Ikebana Example: Alstroemeria & Nandina
▶️ See the full arrangement here
- Alstroemeria brings soft elegance
- Nandina adds flow and greenery
Simple, yet expressive. A quiet balance of presence and absence.
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Many visitors find peace and clarity there.
- A welcoming environment for beginners
- English-language classes available
- A quiet space where you can reflect on yourself
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It’s a small choice that transforms a room.
Conclusion: One Flower. One Breath.
When you place one flower, you place yourself into calm.
One flower. One breath. One quiet moment. That’s enough to begin.
Helpful Links
- Tool set：▶️ Tool Set for Beginners
- Description of the arrangement with Alstroemeria and Nandina：▶️ See the full arrangement here
- XIKA Class Information：▶️ XIKA in English
- Flower Subscription by andplants：▶️ Flower Subscription by andplants
- PRIMA Faux Greenery：▶️ PRIMA’s Faux Freenery
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