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Mindful Movement: Mastering Your Hidden Energy
Mindful Mastering Your Hidden Energy is a guide to invigorating your internal Ki energy flow through a unique sequence of 12 movements (MBX-12) targeting the 12 meridian energy channels. MBX-12 brings together mindful movement and deep breathing to create an active form of moving meditation. As you learn the exercises that make up the MBX-12 routine, you'll develop an understanding of the mindfulness practice principles of attention, centering and release. Sang H. Kim introduces the movements of MBX with step-by-step practice guidance, focal points, self-assessment criteria, wellness applications and detailed explanations of how mindful movement influences your inner energy flow. You'll also learn 13 MBX Mudras, symbolic hand movements that activate the 6 meridians in the hand and affect energy flow across the body. Throughout the book, short readings introduce you to the four pillars of energy mindfulness, movement, breath, and meridians. For experienced mind-body practitioners, MBX-12 is an excellent supplement to other mindful movement practice such as Yoga, Taichi, and Qigong. MBX-12 integrates your moving body with your breath, redirects energy flow along the 12 meridians, and unites the mind with all in the present.
- GenresSpiritualityNonfiction
186 pages, Paperback
First published August 30, 2013
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Sang H. Kim
27 books19 followersSang H. Kim is a martial artist, author, teacher, motivator, and researcher. He has authored over 20 books including the widely acclaimed Vital Point Strikes and the classics Ultimate Flexibility, Martial Arts After 40, Teaching Martial Arts, and 1001 Ways to Motivate Yourself & Others. Dr. Kim conducted clinical research on the effects of mindful movement and deep breathing (MBX-12) for treating PTSD, and published the results in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, and was featured in CBS News, Huffington Post, Fox News, and others. He was born in South Korea, moved to the United States in 1985, created over 200 martial arts video programs for YouTube.
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November 12, 2013
"Mindfulness" the first chapter of Mindful Moments Mastering Your Inner Energy was a challenge. Question marks littered the margins where I felt confused or overwhelmed by the content. Then, the following quote came to mind which is in the author's note before the first chapter. "For beginners, this book may be hard to grasp initially." (p.10) I highlighted the sentence and continued reading.
There are four pillars of energy transformation. "Mindfulness, . . . is bringing deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement. " (p. 11) Movement is the second pillar which involves twelve postures (exercises) that are eventually combined into a rhythmic and flowing sequence. Deep breathing is the third pillar which promotes physical as well as emotional well-being. The twelve meridians encompass the fourth pillar of energy transformation. These are internal paths that connect the organs inside the body to external points on the outside of the body.
Dr. Sang H. Kim, Ph.D. is an expert on Eastern medicine. He clearly explains the foundations of Eastern medicinal philosophy which are founded upon Ki where the meridians provide a pathway for the natural cyclic rhythm of the flow of energy. He also explains yin, the energy from the earth and yang, the energy from space. There are 365 accupoints where this energy can best be influenced.
Dr. Kim details MBX-12 which is a series of postures (mindful movements) that are practiced to activate the meridians and achieve anticipated outcomes. Descriptions of the movements are supported by photos. Demonstrations are also available on youtube.com. A helpful chart is available on page 37 which summarizes the postures, the organs that the postures affect, and the expected outcomes on the body.
Mudras are hand movements that may be used in situations where full-body exercise is not practical. Eastern folk medicine proposes that the hand is a miniature form of the human body. Specific hand motions have the ability to affect physical and mental well-being.
Mindful Movements was fascinating and well written. Dr. Kim has a thorough knowledge of the human body and the affects of Eastern medical and physical approaches to healing. He also has a talent for use of the written word. "Interoception" was a word used to describe ". . . our internal sense of the physiological conditions of the body." (p. 16) "Proprioception" was used to describe a sixth sense which is a 'sense of self' determined by the position of parts of our body in relation to the space we occupy.
I do have one question. What do the letters "MBX" stand for in the twelve postures? "M" and "B" may be for mindfulness and breathing. I'm not sure about "X" unless it indicates that this form of movement and thinking is a prescription for mastering one's inner energy.
I'm looking forward to putting Dr. Kim's program into practice. This was a very worthwhile read.
There are four pillars of energy transformation. "Mindfulness, . . . is bringing deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement. " (p. 11) Movement is the second pillar which involves twelve postures (exercises) that are eventually combined into a rhythmic and flowing sequence. Deep breathing is the third pillar which promotes physical as well as emotional well-being. The twelve meridians encompass the fourth pillar of energy transformation. These are internal paths that connect the organs inside the body to external points on the outside of the body.
Dr. Sang H. Kim, Ph.D. is an expert on Eastern medicine. He clearly explains the foundations of Eastern medicinal philosophy which are founded upon Ki where the meridians provide a pathway for the natural cyclic rhythm of the flow of energy. He also explains yin, the energy from the earth and yang, the energy from space. There are 365 accupoints where this energy can best be influenced.
Dr. Kim details MBX-12 which is a series of postures (mindful movements) that are practiced to activate the meridians and achieve anticipated outcomes. Descriptions of the movements are supported by photos. Demonstrations are also available on youtube.com. A helpful chart is available on page 37 which summarizes the postures, the organs that the postures affect, and the expected outcomes on the body.
Mudras are hand movements that may be used in situations where full-body exercise is not practical. Eastern folk medicine proposes that the hand is a miniature form of the human body. Specific hand motions have the ability to affect physical and mental well-being.
Mindful Movements was fascinating and well written. Dr. Kim has a thorough knowledge of the human body and the affects of Eastern medical and physical approaches to healing. He also has a talent for use of the written word. "Interoception" was a word used to describe ". . . our internal sense of the physiological conditions of the body." (p. 16) "Proprioception" was used to describe a sixth sense which is a 'sense of self' determined by the position of parts of our body in relation to the space we occupy.
I do have one question. What do the letters "MBX" stand for in the twelve postures? "M" and "B" may be for mindfulness and breathing. I'm not sure about "X" unless it indicates that this form of movement and thinking is a prescription for mastering one's inner energy.
I'm looking forward to putting Dr. Kim's program into practice. This was a very worthwhile read.
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