Kyudo which literally means ‘the way of the bow’ is the Japanese art of archery that is centuries old. What was once used as a weapon by the Samurai during war, today Kyudo is practiced as a moving meditation whereby the archers learn to control their heart rate and breathing.
Much of the kyudo ceremony, the attire worn by the archers, and the ritual respect shown for the equipment and shooting place are derived from ancient Shinto practice.