Somatic Descent

Author : Reginald A. Ray
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834842960

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Somatic Descent by Reginald A. Ray Pdf

A powerful meditation practice for connecting with your body's innate, guiding wisdom. Have you ever had a "gut feeling" about a certain person or situation? Or a sense of intuition about how to respond to a particular challenge in your life? There's nothing magical or mystical about those kinds of scenarios. In fact, our body contains immense wisdom not directly available to our conscious mind, and it is continually communicating to us in the form of bodily feelings, impressions, sensations, corporeal intuitions, and felt senses. However, because most of us are so cut off from our somatic experience, we are quite unaware of this dimension of our body's expression. Although this intelligence may feel hidden most of the time, the wisdom of the body can actually be a guide for us in living our lives fully and also in responding compassionately to others. Through a meditation practice called Somatic Descent, Reggie Ray shows us how to connect with our body's intuitive intelligence. In Somatic Descent we see that the body is always showing us what sort of response, direction, or action may be called for at any given time, and can in fact be relied upon as a primary practical resource for decision-making in our everyday life. The book will include links to online audio recordings of the guided meditations to further aid the reader.

Author : Reginald A. Ray
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834840416

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The Awakening Body by Reginald A. Ray Pdf

A senior Buddhist teacher offers fundamental body-based meditation practices that prove enlightenment is as close to you as your own body Many of us experience life through so many conceptual filters that we never recognize the freedom and joy that are inherent in us—and are in fact the essence of who we are. We can grow old not realizing that one of the most powerful tools to escape the painful knots we tie ourselves in is, literally, at our fingertips: our body. With The Awakening Body, Reggie Ray cracks open the shell of the mind-body dichotomy and presents six fundamental body-based practices that connect us back to who we really are. These practices cut through the mental fabrications through which we experience our world and lead us directly to the richness of living a fully present, embodied human life. This book includes a link to free downloads of recorded guided practices.

Author : Reginald A. Ray
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611805666

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Somatic Descent by Reginald A. Ray Pdf

A powerful meditation practice for connecting with your body's innate, guiding wisdom. Have you ever had a "gut feeling" about a certain person or situation? Or a sense of intuition about how to respond to a particular challenge in your life? There's nothing magical or mystical about those kinds of scenarios. In fact, our body contains immense wisdom not directly available to our conscious mind, and it is continually communicating to us in the form of bodily feelings, impressions, sensations, corporeal intuitions, and felt senses. However, because most of us are so cut off from our somatic experience, we are quite unaware of this dimension of our body's expression. Although this intelligence may feel hidden most of the time, the wisdom of the body can actually be a guide for us in living our lives fully and also in responding compassionately to others. Through a meditation practice called Somatic Descent, Reggie Ray shows us how to connect with our body's intuitive intelligence. In Somatic Descent we see that the body is always showing us what sort of response, direction, or action may be called for at any given time, and can in fact be relied upon as a primary practical resource for decision-making in our everyday life. The book will include links to online audio recordings of the guided meditations to further aid the reader.

Author : Reginald A. Ray
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834841611

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The Practice of Pure Awareness by Reginald A. Ray Pdf

A respected teacher presents the core and essential wisdom of Tibet and shows us the possibilities of "enlightenment in this present life" through the meditative practice of Pure Awareness. Perhaps the most precious teaching Tibet has to offer the modern world is the practice of meditation. Reginald Ray presents the essence of this tradition through the somatic practice of Pure Awareness—a unique kind of meditation that is thoroughly grounded in the body and in ordinary experience. This fundamentally transformative practice offers the possibility of enlightenment in this present life and invites us into the immensely powerful journey that Tibetan tantric spirituality has to offer. Includes a link to a free download of audio meditations.

Author : Willa Blythe Baker
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781611808742

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The Wakeful Body by Willa Blythe Baker Pdf

Spirituality & Practice "Best Books of 2021" Award Winner A highly practical and approachable guide to somatic meditation with easy practices for accessing the body's inherent mindfulness, from an expert in somatic meditation. Tap into the wisdom of the body with down-to-earth practices like "Surrendering to the Breath" and "Befriending Feelings" that allow the body to become the source of mindfulness. Willa Blythe Baker introduces meditation practice as the cultivation of a way of being, rather than a way of doing. It is a way of being that is self-aware, self-compassionate, and embodied. This way of being is not limited to practice on the cushion or on the yoga mat--somatic mindfulness is available at any moment, activated by attention to the body's wisdom and its teachings. Discover the three layers of embodiment, from the earth body of flesh and blood, the subtle body of sensory experience and emotion, and the awareness body of consciousness. The three parts of this book explore these layers through turning attention to the physical, energetic, and mental dimensions of human experience. By diving deep into the body, readers will find that they already have what they need. Concentration, wisdom, compassion, kindness, and joy are waiting there.

Author : Bernard Liebgott
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323477284

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The Anatomical Basis of Dentistry - E-Book by Bernard Liebgott Pdf

Master the essentials of gross anatomy! The Anatomical Basis of Dentistry, 4th Edition includes full-color coverage of the regions of the head and neck that relate to applied anatomy for the clinical practice of dentistry. Core information provides a foundation of knowledge that’s important to a successful chairside experience for both you and patient. This new edition includes coverage of local anesthesia, dental imaging, spread of dental infection, and fractures of the craniofacial complex. Using a clear, accessible style, with practical Clinical Notes boxes updated to include case studies, this book closely relates the basic science of applied anatomy to the clinical practice of dentistry. Specifically tailored for the dental student, focuses on core, need-to-know content. Clinical Notes boxes integrated throughout the text relate basic science concepts to the actual clinical practice of dentistry. Regional approach to anatomy breaks down anatomical structures and body systems into easy-to-understand modules to correlate with how the course is taught. Cadaver dissection photographs paired with anatomical line drawings clearly depict the location of anatomic structures. NEW! Chapter on Supplemental Anatomy of the Head and Neck covers clinical topics such as local anesthesia, dental imaging, spread of dental infection, and fractures of the craniofacial complex. NEW! Clinical Notes sections with actual case studies address the increased use of case-based learning in dental education. NEW! Full-color 3D anatomical art provides a more realistic representation of the head and neck anatomy. NEW! The latest imaging techniques clearly demonstrate recent technological updates.

Author : Reginald A. Ray
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002-07-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834824386

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Indestructible Truth by Reginald A. Ray Pdf

One of the most thorough, yet accessible, introductions to the Tibetan Buddhist worldview ever published The author presents complex and sophisticated teachings and practices in nontechnical language, using engaging stories and personal anecdotes to illustrate his points. Indestructible Truth presents Tibetan Buddhism in its traditional form but also shows how the Tibetan traditions are applicable to the problems and challenges of modern life in the West. In Indestructible Truth, Tibetan Buddhism is introduced not as an exotic religion, but rather as an expression of human spirituality that is having a profound impact on the modern world. In addition, it presents the point of view of meditation and the practice of the spiritual life, paying special attention to contemplative practice and meditation as taught in the Kagyu and Nyingma schools.

Author : S. Mohan Jain,S.K. Sopory,R.E. Veilleux
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401718585

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In vitro Haploid Production in Higher Plants by S. Mohan Jain,S.K. Sopory,R.E. Veilleux Pdf

Since the beginning of agricultural production, there has been a continuous effort to grow more and better quality food to feed ever increasing popula tions. Both improved cultural practices and improved crop plants have alIowed us to divert more human resources to non-agricultural activities while still increasing agricultural production. Malthusian population predictions continue to alarm agricultural researchers, especially plant breeders, to seek new technologies that will continue to allow us to produce more and better food by fewer people on less land. Both improvement of existing cultivars and development of new high-yielding cultivars are common goals for breeders of alI crops. In vitro haploid production is among the new technologies that show great promise toward the goal of increasing crop yields by making similar germplasm available for many crops that was used to implement one of the greatest plant breeding success stories of this century, i. e. , the development of hybrid maize by crosses of inbred lines. One of the main applications of anther culture has been to produce diploid homozygous pure lines in a single generation, thus saving many generations of backcrossing to reach homozygosity by traditional means or in crops where self-pollination is not possible. Because doubled haploids are equivalent to inbred lines, their value has been appreciated by plant breeders for decades. The search for natural haploids and methods to induce them has been ongoing since the beginning of the 20th century.

Author : Bernard Liebgott
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323824088

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The Anatomical Basis of Dentistry - E-Book by Bernard Liebgott Pdf

The Anatomical Basis of Dentistry, 5th Edition fulfills the need for a textbook of gross anatomy written specifically for the dental profession. It features core anatomy of the entire body and in-depth chapters dealing with the head and neck and provides a solid foundation for the future dentist and review material for the dental specialty resident. The 5th edition includes a revised chapter on supplemental anatomy for the general dentist and dental specialties, such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, and radiology, along with updated illustrations and clinical applications. In addition, an eBook version is included with print purchase, providing access to all the text, figures, and references and the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Using a clear, accessible style, with practical Clinical Notes boxes updated to include more of a case-based approach, this book closely relates the basic science of applied anatomy to the clinical practice of dentistry and provides an excellent review for board exam preparation. Tailored content for dental practice focuses on core, need-to-know content. Regional approach to anatomy breaks down anatomical structures and body systems into easy-to-understand modules. Key cadaver dissection photographs of the head with interactive labelling clearly depict the location of anatomic structures. Review questions and answers at the end of each chapter reinforce and assess comprehension. REVISED! Chapter on clinically applied anatomy for dentists and dental specialties includes oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, and radiology. UPDATED! Clinical applications and Clinical Notes boxes provide incentive to learning and relate basic science concepts to the actual clinical practice of dentistry. NEW! An ebook version is included with print purchase, allowing access to all the text, figures, and references, as well as the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. UPDATED! Enhanced and modern illustrations visually clarify key content.

Author : Michael Witzel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199812851

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The Origins of the World's Mythologies by Michael Witzel Pdf

Michael Witzel persuasively demonstrates the prehistoric origins of most of the mythologies of Eurasia and the Americas ('Laurasia').

Author : Reginald A. Ray
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002-07-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834825239

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Secret of the Vajra World by Reginald A. Ray Pdf

This book provides an entrée into the Tantric (or Vajrayana) Buddhism of Tibet, as conveyed by Tibetan masters teaching in the West, and as received by their Western students. The Tantric tradition is a unique collection of lesser-known texts, concepts, and meditation practices that are usually made available only to experienced and specially initiated practitioners. The "Vajra World" (vajradhatu in Sanskrit) is a realm of indestructibility, the level of reality beyond all thought and imagination, all impermanence and change, which a fully realized person knows and inhabits. Used metaphorically, "Vajra World" refers to the traditional culture of Tibet and the unique spirituality that is its secret strength. Topics include: The tantric view of human nature and the external world The special role of the guru, or tantric mentor The preliminary practices that prepare the student for full initiation The major dimensions of Vajrayana practice, including visualizations, liturgies, and inner yogas The tradition of the tulku, or incarnate lama The lore surrounding the death of ordinary people and of saints The practice of solitary retreat, the epitome of traditional Tibetan Buddhism Secret of the Vajra World is the companion volume to the author's earlier book, Indestructible Truth: The Living Spirituality of Tibetan Buddhism. While that book focuses on the history, cosmology, philosophy, and practice of the more public, exoteric side of Tibetan Buddhism, this work treats its more hidden and esoteric aspects as they take shape in Vajrayana. Together, the two volumes provide a broad introduction to the major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

Author : Önder Çakırtaş,Şahin Kızıltaş,Antolin C. Trinidad
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781527520585

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The Politics of Traumatic Literature by Önder Çakırtaş,Şahin Kızıltaş,Antolin C. Trinidad Pdf

This book is a collection of essays offering an inside view into the inner analysis of traumatic literary studies wherein language is used as a medium of expression so as to interpret man, psyche and memory. By making literature the partner of a dialogue with psychology, in order to better comprehend the psyche, it serves to alter the way of understanding the literary phenomenon. Featuring relevant coverage on topics such as literary production, psychology in literature, identity, and traumatic studies, this book provides in-depth analysis that is suitable for academicians, students, professionals, and researchers interested in discovering more about the relationship between psychology and literature and their effects on thinking.

Author : Thomas Hanna
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0738209570

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Somatics by Thomas Hanna Pdf

When our bodies start to feel stiff, sore, or tired, we often say that we're "getting old." But is that really the problem? In this groundbreaking work, Thomas Hanna shows that much of the physical decline associated with aging is not inevitable but avoidable. Building on the work of Moshe Feldenkrais, Hanna's practical program for the mind and body proves once and for all that problems you've always thought of as the symptoms of age--stiffness, bad back, chronic pain, fatigue, and, at times, even high blood pressure--need never occur if you maintain conscious control of your nerves and muscles. He shows how the body can turn a habitual action into an involuntary, destructive pattern called sensory-motor amnesia, and demonstrates a simple but effective method for conquering these habits with sensory-motor awareness. With only a five-minute routine once a day, you can maintain the pleasures of a limber, healthy body indefinitely and escape the confines of age or injury. Practical and easy to use, Somatics is the essential guide to reversing the physical effects of aging--or staving them off before they even begin.

Author : Nick Totton
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780335228119

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EBOOK: Body Psychotherapy by Nick Totton Pdf

"...a well-rooted resource for bodywork courses and a useful introductory text for a broad audience." Caduceus "It's not a big book but it's got a vast amount of information and knowledge in it. ...if you are interested in getting a good overall picture of the subject you couldn't do better." The Fulcrum Body psychotherapy is an holistic therapy which approaches human beings as united bodymind, and offers embodied relationship as its central therapeutic stance. Well-known forms include Reichian Therapy, Bioenergetics, Dance Movement Therapy, Primal Integration and Process Oriented Psychology. This new title examines the growing field of body psychotherapy: Surveys the many forms of body psychotherapy Describes what may happen in body psychotherapy and offers a theoretical account of how this is valuable drawing in current neuroscientific evidence Defines the central concepts of the field, and the unique skills needed by practitioners Accessible and practical, yet grounded throughout in current research Body Psychotherapy: An Introduction is of interest to practitioners and students of all forms of psychotherapy and counselling, and anyone who wants to understand how mind and body together form a human being.

Author : Ernst Herzfeld
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Zoroastrianism
ISBN : UOM:39015008570239

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Zoroaster and His World by Ernst Herzfeld Pdf