ASIAN MIND-BODY TECHNIQUES REVEALED: SECRETS FOR REDUCING STRESS AND IMPROVING HEALTH: SECRETS FOR REDUCING STRESS AND IMPROVING HEALTH

by MS Harvey Kurland

Stress is a major health threat to us today's society. A unique feature of many forms of Asian exercise is the goal of achieving serenity. The exercises in this book were created to reduce the negative effects of stress on you. This manual, designed for b

298 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

Reviews

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This text thoroughly covers in an academic yet easy-to-grasp manner fundamental aspects of exercise and its benefit to lowering stress, increasing flexibility, improving balance, and preventing injury. Emphasizes T’ai-chi, Ch’i Kung, and related Asian exercise methodology. You will be well-equipped to pursue your fitness, health, and longevity goals. Topics include Eight Pieces of Brocade, an explanation of Ch’i, a breathing exercise sequence, Pa-kua Chang, and standing meditation. The description of the relationship between exercises and acupuncture meridians and points are informative. A brief yet fascinating history of T’ai-chi, the Yang Family, and the origin of the Symmetrical Style of the Old Yang Form is also well written. In detailed and precise language, accompanied by illustration, you will learn the first section of this form.