What is RakkenHo?

Yugen Yamanaouchi, the founder of RakkenHo, is a priest from the Shingon Esoteric Buddhist tradition. He is also a master baker, artist, writer, and teacher of life. Yamanouchi Sensei currently lives at Tokoji Temple in Nara, Japan, where he runs the RakkenHo Headquarters Dojo.

RakkenHo Sutra is Japanese form of altruistic yoga. Using the soles of the feet, the giver slowly and gently presses the receiver’s body at different pressure points until the whole body is covered. Tight and hardened muscles are thoroughly massaged, the whole body loosens and relaxes, allowing the natural flow of healing energies. RakkenHo treats chronic diseases and mental illness. It removes accumulated fatigue energy flow and energize the body.