Revisit Gassho 

One would perform a Gassho in martial arts before stepping onto the mat. 

Gassho performed as an offering to the system’s originator (Judo, i.e.) and one’s opponent as a form of respect. 

Gassho is a meeting of the higher selves. 

Intention: 

The Conscious Higher Self in me greets the Higher Self in you.

When to use Gassho

Gassho should be performed at the beginning of your Open Inward sessions as an ‘opening’ and at the end as a ‘closing’ to enhance your connection. 

Watch this 03:06 video to revisit the basics of Gassho

Gassho

Steps: Seated or standing. 

1. Get comfortable sitting upright (back unsupported), lengthen your neck and spine, and lift the base of the skull slightly
2. Do several cycles of Zen Breathing until ready to begin
3. Connect to the intention of the Conscious Higher Self in your greeting the Conscious Higher Self in your OISI Dyad partner
4. If making a Self Connection, connect to the purpose of your conscious mind greeting your Conscious Higher Self
5. From this point onwards, always perform a gassho connection bow (beginning and ending)