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A set of exciting and unusual Taiji Stick qigong exercises is
presented in this accessible introduction. Embodying the concepts
of taiji, the movements emphasise the harmony of yin and yang, man
and nature. Appropriate for all levels of experience and for all
age groups, this new set of easy-to-learn exercises distils the
essence of traditional stick practice, guides body movements and
the movement of the stick, and coordinates directed breathing and
imagination. The book provides step-by-step, fully-illustrated
instruction, and includes an account of the origins of the
movements and guidance for practice. Also included are helpful
learning tips for each movement, and details of the health
benefits. Downloadable online content features a video
demonstrating the form and additional information on its history
and origins, and provides options for verbal instructions to lead
the practitioner through the exercises, or music to accompany them.
The book is an authoritative resource that will help students and
practitioners of taiji, qigong, martial arts and Chinese medicine
perfect and deepen their practice. It is also an excellent
practical introduction for anyone with an interest in the ancient
health and martial practices of China.
For beginners who are serious about developing a regular yoga
practice as well as professional yoga instructors, this book is
considered the bible of daily practice with the Iyengar method--for
exercise, meditation, or simply relaxation. With more than 600
photographs of Iyengar himself depicting all the postures and
breathing exercises, this remains the fullest, most practical, and
most extensively illustrated guide by the world's foremost yoga
teacher. This is a comprehensive and definitive sourcebook for the
initiated as well as the best introduction for the novice who seeks
the healthful benefits of yoga for mind, body, and soul. "Tanto
para novatos que estan dedicados a empezar una practica regular de
yoga como para entrenadores profesionales de yoga, este libro es
considerado la Biblia de la practica diaria del metodo
Iyengar--para ejercicio, meditacion o simple relajacion. Con mas de
600 fotos de Iyengar haciendo todas las posturas y ejercicios de
respiracion, esta es la guia mas practica y rigurosa que existe.
Este manual comprensivo y definitivo es util para los expertos y
los novatos que buscan aprovechar los beneficios del yoga--la salud
mental, del cuerpo, y del alma."
Increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain
and stiffness. Each year, millions of people worldwide discover the
incredible physical and mental benefits of tai chi. Now, with "Tai
Chi Illustrated," you can, too.
Internationally renowned instructor Master Pixiang Qiu and
mind-body exercise expert Weimo Zhu demonstrate the most effective
forms for harnessing the healing power of chi, or energy. Follow
their lead and improve balance and coordination, relieve stress,
and reduce pain and muscle stiffness.
"Tai Chi Illustrated" is a step-by-step guide complete with
detailed instructions and full-color photo sequences for the basic
movements and popular forms, such as Grasp Sparrow's Tail and Part
the Wild Horse's Mane. You will connect the forms to follow the
yang-style sample routines, or create your own to address your
health and fitness needs.
Whether you are completely new to tai chi or have practiced for
years, "Tai Chi Illustrated" will you be your guide to the path of
better health and self-awareness.
Every day people realise that running is one of the simplest,
cheapest and most effective ways to feel good, get fit, gain
confidence and relieve stress. For newcomers, though, the obstacles
can seem fierce: fears of pain and embarrassment, busy schedules,
and not knowing where or how to start. Get Running provides all the
information aspiring runners need to take their first steps, as
well as inspiration for staying motivated. The book presents
readers with tips for smart training and injury prevention that
enable recreational runners of all levels to achieve gradual,
tangible progress while learning to enjoy running. Avoid expensive
gym fees, get the endorphins flowing, build your confidence and
make new friends with this inspirational guide. 'The best running
book ever. Comprehensive, inspiring and beautifully produced'.
Irish Examiner
A visual presentation of Tibetan yoga, the hidden treasure at the
heart of the Tibetan Tantric Buddhist tradition - Explains the core
principles and practices of Tibetan yoga with illustrated
instructions - Explores esoteric practices less familiar in the
West, including sexual yoga, lucid dream yoga, and yoga enhanced by
psychoactive substances - Draws on scientific research and
contemplative traditions to explain Tibetan yoga from a historical,
anthropological, and biological perspective - Includes full-color
reproductions of previously unpublished works of Himalayan art
Tibetan yoga is the hidden treasure at the heart of the Tibetan
Tantric Buddhist tradition: a spiritual and physical practice that
seeks an expanded experience of the human body and its energetic
and cognitive potential. In this pioneering and highly illustrated
overview, Ian A. Baker introduces the core principles and practices
of Tibetan yoga alongside historical illustrations of the movements
and beautiful, full-color works of Himalayan art, never before
published. Drawing on Tibetan cultural history and scientific
research, the author explores Tibetan yogic practices from
historical, anthropological, and biological perspectives, providing
a rich background to enable the reader to understand this ancient
tradition with both the head and the heart. He provides complete,
illustrated instructions for meditations, visualizations, and
sequences of practices for the breath and body, as well as esoteric
practices including sexual yoga, lucid dream yoga, and yoga
enhanced by psychoactive plants. He explains how, while Tibetan
yoga absorbed aspects of Indian hatha yoga and Taoist energy
cultivation, this ancient practice largely begins where
physically-oriented yoga and chi-gong end, by directing prana, or
vital energy, toward the awakening of latent human abilities and
cognitive states. He shows how Tibetan yoga techniques facilitate
transcendence of the self and suffering and ultimately lead to
Buddhist enlightenment through transformative processes of body,
breath, and consciousness. Richly illustrated with contemporary
ethnographic photography of Tibetan yoga practitioners and rare
works of Himalayan art, including Tibetan thangka paintings, murals
from the Dalai Lama's once-secret meditation chamber in Lhasa, and
images of yogic practice from historical practice manuals and
medical treatises, this groundbreaking book reveals Tibetan yoga's
ultimate expression of the interconnectedness of all existence.
"Mind Fitness Workout" is a unique exercise DVD that gives an extra
advantage in losing weight and inches. It achieves this with
special music played during a one-on-one workout. In the music,
there are positive weight-loss suggestions repeated continually
with a technique only your subconscious mind (Sub-Mind) can hear.
This technique enables the positive suggestions to directly
influence the Sub-Mind creating a process called Subliminal
Persuasion. By continually using Subliminal Persuasion you will
reinforce the positive behaviours you need to lose weight and
inches automatically!The DVD includes: three 12-minute Fitness
Workouts, each with various exercises and different levels of
intensity (the first level for beginners), and one 30-minute
Fitness Workout that combines all three; subliminal suggestions in
the music in all four Fitness Workouts, as well as an option to
play all the workouts without the suggestions in the music;
directions for performing a Mind Fitness Workout; how and why
Subliminal Persuasion works; plus a bonus of nine minutes of music
with positive weight-loss suggestions for your Sub-Mind. Just relax
and listen to the soothing music when you are not exercising and
still receive the benefits of Subliminal Persuasion. No equipment
is needed for a Mind Fitness Workout, and it can be used in
conjunction with any exercise program or diet. The approximate
running time is 120 minutes.
Ageing successfully means learning how to make and maintain
positive lifestyle changes to remain in the best of health. Not
just living longer, but better, and embracing ageing, rather than
dreading it. Regular Pilates practice can enable a fulfilling and
active later life, helping to lower blood pressure and remove the
causes of aches and pains, which can support independent living and
good health. Pilates for Living combines simple and effective
exercises, suitable for all levels and abilities, with expert
advice and motivational interviews with those who testify to the
transformative powers of Pilates.
While yoga has become a common practice for health and
well-being,the ancient tools of Tibetan yoga remained secret for
centuries. Translated as "magical movements," Tibetan yoga can
improve physical strength and support positive emotional and mental
health, healing the body-energy-mind system with a full sense of
awareness and harmony. In Tibetan Yoga for Health & Well-Being,
Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Director of
Education at the Integrative Medicine Program at the University of
Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, focuses on the five principal
breath-energies of Tibetan medicine and yoga and how special body
movements for each engage the five chakras in our body. Chaoul
shares his experiences of daily practice in different settings and
cultures, with a focus on simplicity, accessibility, and ease for
your real-world lifestyle. He also provides a contextual
understanding of the history and lineage of Tibetan yoga so that
you will fully be able to remove obstacles from your life and
welcome in health and well-being.
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