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What does the practice of Misogi primarily involve?
What does the practice of Misogi primarily involve?
- Dieting before sunrise
- Meditation at dawn
- Purification with cold water (correct)
- Tai Chi exercises
Why might many Teachers not be drawn to cold baths or iced drinks?
Why might many Teachers not be drawn to cold baths or iced drinks?
- They often feel high-strung or stressed. (correct)
- They prefer hot beverages.
- They believe it's unhealthy.
- They find cold water unrefreshing.
What is a recommended alternative to practicing Misogi for those without access to a waterfall?
What is a recommended alternative to practicing Misogi for those without access to a waterfall?
- Practicing deep breathing indoors
- Taking ice baths every evening
- Waking up earlier than sunrise
- Ending morning showers with cold water (correct)
How do early teachers attempt to prepare for the Misogi practice?
How do early teachers attempt to prepare for the Misogi practice?
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What might one experience after getting accustomed to cold showers?
What might one experience after getting accustomed to cold showers?
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Study Notes
Purification Practices in Teacher GenoType
- Characteristics of the Teacher GenoType exhibit a cultural lifestyle with disciplined habits.
- Early teachers engaged in Misogi, a purification practice performed at sunrise using cold water, often in a waterfall.
- Participants in Misogi aimed to increase metabolism and absorb Chi through specific deep breathing techniques before the cold water exposure.
- Despite the benefits of immersion in cold water, many Teachers experience reluctance towards cold baths, showers, or iced drinks when under stress.
- For those without a waterfall, finishing morning showers with cold water is recommended; it may take time to adapt, but can lead to a habit-forming routine.
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