Movement for Self-Healing: An Essential Resource for Anyone Seeking Wellness

by Meir Schneider

Born blind and declared incurably blind after a series of childhood operations left him with only a slight ability to discern light and shadow, Meir Schneider remained convinced that his handicap was not permanent. As a teenager, he began work with two teachers who gave him exercises and techniques to reverse his blindness. Within four years he had gained a remarkable degree of vision and begun to develop a system of therapeutic exercise combining movement, breathing, and mental imagery. He also began working with people whose physical problems ranging from chronic headaches to polio and muscular dystrophy, inspiring them with his example, enthusiasm, and faith. Miraculous recoveries ensued.

Sections in the book give specific guidelines for back problems, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, breathing, eye problems, and muscular dystrophy. Movement for Self-Healing parallels the stories of Schneider and the people he has worked with, detailing his holistic methods of stimulating the natural healing powers of the body, offering a practical guide to specific exercises, and articulating a profound message of inspiration and hope.

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published February 19, 2011

Reviews

[Jodi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was somewhere where I could buy 10 books for a quarter, so of course, I grabbed 10 books, and this was one of the ten. It really reads more like a story for the first half about the author's limited vision and how he helped himself. I was frustrated that he was still in high school and claimed to know so much. He also had no formal training and was "treating" people. I do know that there are alternatives to traditional medicine, but I also feel someone needs to have some type of training to be an "expert." By the end of the book, I do believe he had experience and did have some training, but I was frustrated with his claims. Bottom line is to eat healthy, stretch, get proper rest, and a person will feel better overall.

[Ileana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exercises are good for everyone, not necessarily those with the diagnostic found in the title of the book.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

inspiring