1. Asahi movements are purposely designed so simple that they are easy to learn and there is no learning pressure. This way the exerciser can immediately concentrate on the pleasurable feeling created by the movements.

2. Asahi movements are designed to be ergonomically correct. For example lifting a ball the Asahi way is done emphasizing the proper posture of the back. This teaches the exerciser to move in an ergonomically correct way and avoid back injuries caused by wrong way of lifting.

3. Asahi movements are carried out with slow breathing. This principle affects directly the mind. Breathing slowly removes the feeling of hurry and creates harmony between body and mind. Different kinds of muscle tensions and stress begin to disappear.

4. The movements are gentle and executed using minimal amount of force. Despite that a cycle of relaxation and tension goes on in the muscles. This way the muscles are taught to relax during every pause in the exercise.

5. The whole body movement. The movement in Asahi is sort of holistic, dynamic “hovering” in the surrounding atmosphere. Mental images are used to create a feeling of hovering like an underwater plant in an undertow. Slowly, this creates an enjoyable feeling of interaction between the exerciser and the environment.

6. In spite of its simplicity, Asahi is quite a comprehensive method. Asahi includes the relaxation of mind and body, neck-, shoulder-, back-, leg and balance exercises and the calming down of breath and mind. The whole body moves and the mind leads all the movements. Mind and body create one unity. The senses sharpen to listen to one’s own body and the surrounding space in a more delicate manner than before.