At Torrance Aikido Club, we practice “Oneness rhythm exercise” periodically.  What is Oneness rhythm exercise? watch the video below:

We don’t wear fancy outfit, but we do practice with do-gi (Aikido clothing) and the music.  How can this exercise help our Aikido practice?  Shinichi Tohei Sensei (President of Ki Society) answered in his blog (shinichitohei.com) from his experience:

I started to practice Oneness rhythm exercise everyday. After two weeks of practice, I perceived a change of myself.

– I could feel tension of my body.
– I endeavored to do correct rhythm, I could relax in each motion.
– I was able to understand my teacher’s teaching more deeply than before.

Oneness rhythm exercise made so much difference to my Ki-Aikido movements.

Read more at his blog:  http://www.shinichitohei.com/english/2005/03/oneness_rhythm_.html

Hope this topic can solve your question.  Let’s study Oneness rhythm exercise together!  (^^)