Meditative archery "Do Kan Yo" – yoga in the art of archery

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"Meditative archery is not about hitting the centre of a target, but about finding our own centre: experiencing the unity of body, mind and soul – through mindfulness, concentration and relaxation."

 

Too many appointments and technology, the pressure to perform and sensory overload mean that we are finding it increasingly difficult to relax and find ourselves – to feel and sense ourselves. What many of us lack is distance from external constraints and closeness to our inner selves. In meditative archery – archery supplemented by concentration and relaxation exercises – we focus on ourselves. The aim is to reduce physical and mental tension, to become more aware of ourselves again and to create a feeling of ‘here and now’.

 

In our course, we teach the basics of intuitive archery. In addition to basic knowledge about bows and arrows, the most important elements are external and internal posture and breathing.

After the course, each participant should be able to take more strength, calm and serenity into their everyday life.

Instructors: Jürgen Brehm, relaxation therapist, Master Do Kan Yo

                   Thomas Gortner, intuitive archery course instructor

                   (www.bogen-kurse.de)

 

In order to understand how the artist Günther Uecker created his ‘arrow picture’, visitors will have the opportunity to shoot arrows at a sheet of paper on Saturday, 23 May 2026, between 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. the opportunity to shoot arrows at a sheet of paper, which they can then creatively work on at home.

Instructors: Jacky Sauer, bow artist (www.jackysauer.art)

                   Mariann Schopphoff, intuitive archery course instructor

 

Cost: 75 €

Limited number of participants (ages 18 and up)

Registration required: anmeldung@arpmuseum.org or +49 2228 9425-36