Body Breath And Consciousness

Author : Ian Macnaughton
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781583945933

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Body, Breath, and Consciousness by Ian Macnaughton Pdf

The forces that develop the self—somatic, emotional, mental, interpersonal, social, and spiritual—must all be considered by therapists in treating any patient. Each article in this important anthology deals in some way with these various elements. The writing is focused on the body-mind connection, exploring the practices and theories of this popular branch of psychology. Topics include the significance of family systems; dealing with trauma and shock in therapy; and the importance of breathing, offering valuable insights for the student and practitioner alike. Contributors include Marianne Bentzen, a trainer in Somatic Developmental Psychology; Peter Bernhardt, a professor of psychology; and Peter A. Levine, author of Waking the Tiger.

Author : A. G. Mohan
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002-10-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : PSU:000058224724

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Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind by A. G. Mohan Pdf

Here is a practical and accessible introduction to the full, multifaceted richness of the yoga tradition. While most yoga books focus only on poses, Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind integrates the three fundamental elements of a complete yoga practice: asanas (poses), pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation. A. G. Mohan, an internationally respected teacher, also explains essential philosophical concepts and offers the yogic perspective on health and healing. With step-by-step instructions and abundant illustrations, Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind is the type of comprehensive guide that will be of interest to every yoga practitioner. The author explains that often when we feel stress or a sense that life has gotten out of control, it's not because of life events themselves, but because the state of our own mind has become chaotic and fragmented. When we are in a state of what he calls "personal integration," we are centered, contented, and able to see people and events in life as they truly are. In this state, people are most able to make decisions and take actions that are clear and positive. In Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind Mohan provides a structured yoga program to help readers cultivate this state of balance and integration. The book also includes an introduction to the practice of yoga therapy.

Author : Harish Johari
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1989-11
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0892812524

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Breath, Mind, and Consciousness by Harish Johari Pdf

This is the first guidebook for Westerners to explain the teachings of Swar Yoga--the conscious observation and control of breathing to maximize physical and psychic energy.

Author : Sreenath Nair
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : 9789042023062

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Restoration of Breath by Sreenath Nair Pdf

Breath is the flow of air between life and death. Breathing is an involuntary action that functions as the basis of all human activities, intellectual, artistic, emotional and physical. Breathing is the first autonomous individual action that brings life into being and the end of breathing is the definitive sign of disappearance. Starting from the question how breathing affects the body, levels of consciousness, perception and meaning, this book, for the first time, investigates through a variety of philosophical, critical and practical models, directly and indirectly related to breath, aiming to establish breath as a category in the production and reception of meaning within the context of theatre. It also explores the epistemological, psycho-physical and consciousness-related implications of breath. Aristotle dedicated a volume to breath exploring and enquiring in to its presocratic roots. For Heidegger, breath is "the temporal extension" of Being. Artaud's theatricality is not representational but rather rooted in the actor's breathing. Jacques Derrida and Luce Irigaray investigate the phenomenon of breath in order to explain the nature of human consciousness. Breath as a philosophical concept and as a system of practice is central to Indian thoughts, performance, medicine, martial arts and spirituality. As the book argues, individual consciousness is a temporal experience and breath is the material presence of time in the body. Cessation of breath, on the contrary, creates pause in this flow of the endless identification of signifiers. When breath stops time stops. When time stops there is a 'gap' in the chain of the presence of signifiers and this 'gap' is a different perceptual modality, which is neutral in Zero velocity. Restoration of Breath is a practical approach to this psychophysical experience of consciousness in which time exists only in eternity and void beyond memory and meaning.

Author : Will Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-25
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781594777103

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Breathing through the Whole Body by Will Johnson Pdf

Explores the Buddha’s own words on breathing meditation for healing, wholeness, and a deeper understanding of his teachings • Explains the complete series of steps in the Buddha’s Satipatthana Sutta for refining awareness of the breath, from posture and center of gravity to extending breath awareness beyond the nostrils, lungs, and abdomen to the entire body • Shows that stillness in meditation refers only to the mind, not to the body • Reveals breath to be a direct agent of healing for chronic tensions and an agitated mind Explaining how stillness in meditation refers not to a rigid and frozen body but to a quality of mind, Will Johnson examines the Buddha’s own words at the core of the Satipatthana Sutta: “As you breathe in, breathe in through the whole body; as you breathe out, breathe out through the whole body”--an instruction often overlooked in the majority of Buddhist schools. Exploring the Buddha’s complete series of steps for deepening awareness of the breath, he shows how to invite natural, responsive movement back into the posture of meditation by extending breath awareness beyond the nostrils, lungs, and abdomen to the entire body--a practice that unifies the breath, body, and mind into a single shared phenomenon. Showing how the flow of breath is directly affected by chronic tensions in the body and in the mind, Johnson explains that when breath starts flowing through more and more of the body, it becomes a direct agent of healing, massaging and melting any areas of tension it touches and moves through, whether physical or emotional. By breathing through the whole body in accordance with the Buddha’s instructions on breath, the body becomes much more comfortable, the mind starts resolving its addiction to thinking, and meditative practice deepens much more rapidly, allowing the teachings of the Buddha to be directly glimpsed and revealed.

Author : Roshan Arehole
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1647335221

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Body, Breath, Mind: Under Construction by Roshan Arehole Pdf

Keeping the body in good health is our duty. Otherwise, we won't be able to keep our mind strong and clear. For good health, you need to practice yoga regularly. Everyone knows where is our hands, head and legs are. Now try to connect your breathing along with some movements, which mean exercise or asanas. If you're not connecting your breath to your movements, you'll not get the complete benefits of the asanas. Once you're able to connect your breath, automatically your mind will be connected. But it takes some more practice. This is a step-by-step construction process of your body, breath and mind. Yogasanas helps us to strengthen our joints, bones and muscles. Simultaneously, Pranayama increases our lung capacity and vitality. Mudras helps us to regain our energy, keeping good thoughts much needed for this construction.......

Author : Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, Ph.D.,Yogi Bhajan, Ph.D.
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780307482495

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Breathwalk by Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, Ph.D.,Yogi Bhajan, Ph.D. Pdf

Breathing and walking comprise two of our simplest activities, yet they are also two of our most powerful actions. By bringing them together in a systematic and meditative way, we can enhance our physical, emotional, and spiritual fitness. We can tap our vitality to fully enjoy and excel in our lives. With a series of easy to follow, transformational exercises that combine breathing and walking in very specific ways for specific benefits, Breathwalk teaches us: • how to alleviate exhaustion, anxiety, sadness, and other problems • to heal physical, mental, and spiritual conflict in our lives • to enter a zone of total fitness within our own bodies and minds In this simple program that anyone can follow, two of the world's leading experts in meditation and kundalini yoga reveal the power and flexibility of this technique for the first time. Centuries old traditions come together with modern scientific research in an effective and enjoyable holistic way to exercise. This practical, insightful guide is a breath of fresh air that can change your life for the better every time you take a step.

Author : Osamu Tatsumura
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Breathing exercises
ISBN : 0970497938

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Deep Breath by Osamu Tatsumura Pdf

Amazing Results-Breathing Techniques & Japanese Yoga!Are you breathing enough? Are you breathing correctly?Did you know that our breath has the power to calm us, help us sleep, focus better, quit smoking, overcome addictions and even eliminate pain and lose weight? A lack of breath or a lack of the right kind of breath, can cause many of the problems we face today. In Deep Breath Changes Your Body and Mind/Spirit, the author explores the importance of breath for our physical and mental health, sharing a variety of unique breathing techniques that are practical and have immediate results.Reduce pain from toothaches,stomachaches, headaches-Calm anxiety-Recover quickly from traumatic experiences -Heighten your powers of concentration-Get motivated-Calm an irritable mind-Cure constipation-Stop smoking-Lose weight-Lower your blood pressure-Build Stamina-Make your business and personal relationships more successful-Calm your challenging child-Enjoy deep relaxation.Through the program's gentle yoga poses and clear instructions, you'll immediately feel the benefits for a healthy life!

Author : Are Holen,Torbjorn Hobbel
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9788120836181

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Meditative Yoga by Are Holen,Torbjorn Hobbel Pdf

Author : Wim Hof
Publisher : Rider
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1846046300

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The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof Pdf

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENOM 'I've never felt so alive' JOE WICKS 'The book will change your life' BEN FOGLE My hope is to inspire you to retake control of your body and life by unleashing the immense power of the mind. 'The Iceman' Wim Hof shares his remarkable life story and powerful method for supercharging your strength, health and happiness. Refined over forty years and championed by scientists across the globe, you'll learn how to harness three key elements of Cold, Breathing and Mindset to master mind over matter and achieve the impossible. 'Wim is a legend of the power ice has to heal and empower' BEAR GRYLLS 'Thor-like and potent...Wim has radioactive charisma' RUSSELL BRAND

Author : Taizan Maezumi,Bernie Glassman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999-04
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780861713158

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On Zen Practice by Taizan Maezumi,Bernie Glassman Pdf

An anthology offers original contributions and newly edited dharma talks and commentaries previously published in the 1970s on such topics as sitting, beginning practice, chanting, and working with koans

Author : Frank Jude Boccio
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781458783769

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Mindfulness Yog by Frank Jude Boccio Pdf

Whether you have no background in meditation or yoga or have been practicing for years, Mindfulness Yoga is for you. This groundbreaking book introduces an entirely new form of yoga, Mindfulness Yoga, which seamlessly integrates the Buddha's teachings on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness with traditional asana yoga practice. Mindfulness Yoga emphasizes the spiritual side of yoga practice, an aspect often overlooked in a culture that tends to fixate solely on the physical benefits of yoga. Unlike any other Buddhism-meets-yoga book, Mindfulness Yoga presents the two disciplines as a single practice that brings health to the body and liberates the mind and spirit, awakening compassion and fostering equanimity and joy. Mindfulness Yoga will appeal to the many people who have an interest in yoga, Buddhism, and meditation, but who may not have been able to find a teacher who could bring these practices together in a meaningful, practical way. In the first part of the book, author Frank Jude Boccio offers a superb and lively introduction to the Buddha's teachings and locates them within the larger context of the Indian spiritual traditions. Then, in second half of the book, Boccio offers three complete Mindfulness Yoga sequences, including over 100 pictures, with detailed guidance for body, breath, and mind. Special lay-flat binding makes this book even more useful as a practice aid. Look below at the ever-increasing amount of reviews and endorsements that this book is gaining for figures in the yoga, Buddhism, meditation, and natural living communities.

Author : James Nestor
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780735213630

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Breath by James Nestor Pdf

A New York Times Bestseller A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020 Named a Best Book of 2020 by NPR “A fascinating scientific, cultural, spiritual and evolutionary history of the way humans breathe—and how we’ve all been doing it wrong for a long, long time.” —Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat Pray Love No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you’re not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat twenty-five thousand times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren’t found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe. Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease; and even straighten scoliotic spines. None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again.

Author : Richard Brown,Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780834827912

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The Healing Power of the Breath by Richard Brown,Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD Pdf

A drug-free, side effect-free solution to common stress and mood problems—developed by two physicians The audio exercises included with this book can be accessed online at www.shambhala.com/healingpowerofthebreath. Access instructions are also provided within the book. Millions of Americans suffer from mood problems and stress-related issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD. Far too many of them are taking medications that have troublesome side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and disappointing success rates. In The Healing Power of the Breath, Dr. Richard P. Brown and Dr. Patricia L. Gerbarg provide a different way to treat stress: breathing. Drawn from yoga, Buddhist meditation, the Chinese practice of qigong, and other sources, their science-backed methods activate communication pathways between the mind and body to positively impact the brain and calm the stress response. Their anecdotes and easy-to-follow exercises will show you how to apply breathing techniques to help relieve: · Anxiety and depression · Trauma-related emotions and behaviors · Post-traumatic stress disorder · Insomnia · Addiction-related behaviors Complete with an audio download, this book gives you the coping tools you need to lead a calmer, more stress-free life.

Author : Gay Hendricks
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780307573070

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Conscious Breathing by Gay Hendricks Pdf

Conscious Breathing draws on more than twenty years of research and practice to present a simple yet comprehensive program that can be used every day to improve energy, mental clarity, and physical health. As the essential life-force of the body, the breath influences how we feel on every level. But many traditional breathing programs are limited by esoteric or cultlike elements. Pioneering therapist Gay Hendricks has refined the most important practices into a mainstream healing tool that can provide dramatic benefits--ranging from lowered blood pressure and pain reduction to elimination of depression and anxiety--in as little as ten minutes a day. At the core of the book are eight key breathing exercises, fully illustrated, with step-by-step instructions, plus the "short form" ten-minute breathing program. Additional chapters provide breathing techniques for special concerns, including: Breathing to aid in trauma release and recovery from addictions. Treatment of asthma and other respiratory problems. Enhancement of sex and communication between couples. Improved concentration and stamina in sports.