Download or read book Soothing Depression and Anxiety with Qigong and Tai Chi written by Fire Healer and published by . This book was released on 2024-06-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi written by Peter M. Wayne, PhD and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of T’ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that T’ai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how T’ai Chi actually works. Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime T’ai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed and tested protocols similar to the simplified program he includes in this book, which is suited to people of all ages, and can be done in just a few minutes a day. This book includes: • The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs • Practical tips for integrating T’ai Chi into everyday activities • An introduction to the traditional principles of T’ai Chi • Up-to-date summaries of the research on the health benefits of T’ai Chi • How T’ai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance • And much more

Download or read book Tai Chi for Depression written by Aihan Kuhn and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches a unique tai chi form that combines elements of Chen and Yang styles, as well as qigong and meditation. The form is easy to learn, easy to remember, and easy to practice. Dr. Kuhn's multidisciplinary approach to mental health also focuses on positive thought, a healthy diet, and self-confidence. Dr. Kuhn instructs readers on a unique tai chi form that is perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. The circular movements create better energy flow in the body. The martial character empowers the mind, strengthens the body, improves stamina, and increases self-esteem. Slow, symmetrical movements promote balance and calm. This book features: * Detailed instructions and photos describing Dr. Kuhn's 16-step tai chi form * Personal reflections on using tai chi to overcome depression * A 10-week plan to help readers begin their journey to wellness With this book you will: * Learn about the clinical features of depression * Learn Dr. Kuhn's 16-step tai chi form * Discover the psychological, emotional, and spiritual benefits of tai chi * Begin a holistic approach to mental health.

Download or read book The Qigong Workbook for Anxiety written by Kam Chuen Lam and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a fast-paced, busy world, and many of us are stressed out and anxious as a result. If you suffer from anxiety but have found little relief from modern western treatments, or if you are looking for complimentary treatment, the ancient practice of qigong—which can be understood as the cultivation of internal energy—may offer you relief. Qigong is rooted in Chinese philosophy and medicine, and it utilizes breathing, movement, and awareness exercises to promote healing and aid in meditation. In The Qigong Workbook for Anxiety, world-renowned and respected qigong master Kam Chuen Lam presents the first workbook for overcoming anxiety problems utilizing traditional Chinese energy-focusing exercises. By following these simple and accessible step-by-step exercises, readers will learn to transform feelings of anxiety into resilience and inner strength. The workbook also contains helpful illustrations to help you carry out these exercises. In the book, Lam will help you think about anxiety, and yourself, in a different way—as a whole. You’ll also learn to stop resisting moments of anxiety and other strong emotions, but rather to embrace them within the larger flow of your body’s energy field. By doing this, you will ultimately strengthen and cultivate the natural energy you possess. Author Kam Chuen Lam has been a traditional Chinese healer for over forty years, and is an internationally respected authority on the Chinese health systems of Chi Kung and Tai Chi. To find out more, visit www.lamkamchuen.org.

Download or read book Managing Stress with Qigong written by Gordon Faulkner and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong combines physical movement with gentle breathing techniques to promote harmony between body and mind, and is quickly gaining popularity in the West. This step-by-step guide to managing stress through Qigong begins by looking at stress and our response to it from both an Eastern and a Western perspective. The core of the book provides a program with first a series of carefully-designed stress relief exercises, followed by a series of gentler stress prevention exercises, all of which are clearly explained with easy-to-follow instructions for each of the steps, and fully illustrated. The author explains the theory underpinning the Qigong exercises in terms of the principles of Chinese Medicine, including Yin and Yang, The Five Elements and the circulation of energy (Qi) through the meridians. Extensively trialled with Maggie's Cancer Care Centres, and designed specifically to fit around a busy lifestyle, the Qigong program set out in this book will help to reduce stress, decrease anxiety and restore energy. This practical book will help anyone who is prone to stress, regardless of their level of ability or experience of Qigong. It will also be a useful resource for Taijiquan and Qigong instructors, alternative therapists, and other professionals working with clients who are affected by stress.

Download or read book Heal Yourself with Qigong written by Suzanne Friedman and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2009-04-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is an ancient Chinese practice consisting of physical movements, meditation, creative visualization, and breathing exercises to help revitalize the body and heal the spirit. Similar to tai chi, qigong cultivates vital life-force energy in the body for better health, heightened energy, and longevity. Its powerful benefits have been known in China for thousands of years. This unique book presents over 100 easy, five-minute qigong exercises designed to target specific health issues, from strengthening an aching back and reducing stress to improving sexual function and boosting energy. You can use this book to quickly find the best qigong exercises to target your particular physical and mental health needs. Heal Yourself with Qigong allows you to customize routines, making it ideal for both experienced practitioners and those new to qigong. Choose and combine from these four sections: •Instant energy boosters •Exercises for restoring physical vitality •Emotion-balancing techniques •Practices for calming the spirit

Download or read book Flowing Zen written by Anthony Korahais and published by Flowing Zen. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can regular people really use the ancient self-healing art of qigong to rapidly improve their health and happiness? While studying at Columbia University, Anthony's life began to fall apart as he wrestled with anxiety, clinical depression, and low back pain. Everything changed for the better after he discovered the amazing art of qigong. This candid book is half memoir and half manifesto. Anthony holds nothing back as he recounts his health struggles and explains, in modern language, how everyone can get remarkable results with qigong. Inside you'll discover: The real secret to healing yourself with qigong. How to practice daily even if you have zero willpower. A practical overview of the history, philosophy, and theory of qigong. How to navigate the world of self-healing, whether you practice qigong, tai chi, meditation, or yoga. Get ready to feel fully alive as you find true healing with qigong!

Download or read book A Practical Guide To Qigong And Tai Chi For Beginners written by Arthur Lancelot and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Practical Guide To Qigong And Tai Chi For Beginners The world is changing more quickly than ever. There is ever more to see, do, and look after. There is constant stress and anxiety, which shortens our lives. Our lives pass by so quickly that it almost seems as though we were never really here, only traveling through life as passengers. If this describes you as well, you should practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Your posture and hip flexibility will improve thanks to Tai Chi, which is meditation in motion. Tai Chi will also help you with these other things: it will boost your mood, memory, focus, and concentration. Qi Gong enables you to exhale, step back from the surrounding mental noise and turbulence, and return to the present moment. Numerous studies have shown that these age-old methods are effective in overcoming a variety of life difficulties, including emotional irritability, anxiety, stress, and high blood pressure. Additionally, it might help you discharge long-stuck emotions and traumas from your body. When you experience the life force of Qi for the first time, you are eternally changed. The strong bond that connects your mind, body, and breath suddenly comes into sharper focus for you. However, for those from the West like us, it might be difficult to fully understand the underlying ideas that underlie these customs. They seem to be an unending world of different kinds, styles, levels, and variations. Not to mention that it is completely dissimilar from the philosophy we were raised with. This is the motivation behind my book. I want to serve as your entryway into these transformative arts by drawing on my decades of experience practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong. To arm a novice with the information he needs to put into practice a successful daily practice and effortlessly maintain a healthy body and mind.

Download or read book Yoga for Anxiety written by Mary NurrieStearns and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us face daily demands and overwhelming difficulties that cause seemingly uncontrollable feelings of anxiety and fear. When you feel this way, it's healing to calm yourself and to reclaim your sense of innate goodness and well-being. For centuries, yoga has offered a quiet retreat away from life's pressures and has enabled us to reconnect to our inner wisdom and peace. Regular yoga practice has been proven to calm stress, enhance concentration, and reduce the symptoms of anxiety. This book offers meditations, mindfulness practices, self-inquiry exercises, and yoga poses that soothe anxious feelings and develop mental clarity. Before long, you'll free yourself from the anxiety and fears that hold you back and learn to live with a more open heart and resilient mind. Just as yoga helps you feel more at home in your body, the mental and physical practices in Yoga for Anxiety help you increase your sense of contentment in life.

Download or read book Stress Reduction Tricks The Ultimate Guide To Stress Free Living written by Chris Diamond and published by Chris Diamond & Nicole White. This book was released on with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *** Special Offer - Buy 1, Get 2 Now! *** Are you ready to cope with stress and depression once and for all? There’s so much more to meditation than sitting like a yogi and saying “om.” In fact, you do not need to be a guru to do it. Even if you are busy or have a busy schedule, I'll show you some simple techniques to cope with stress and be more productive in life. Are you taking antidepressants, or other medications, to keep your mood up? Depression is a very serious condition and pills bring a temporary relief. They do not cure the depression, only postpone it. More specifically, here's what you'll get: - You'll become more focused and easily come up with solutions to personal and work issues - You'll eliminate stress and anxiety, even if you suffer from a severe depression - You also develop a capacity for intimacy with loved ones and gain better interpersonal skills You'll also: - Boost immunity - Increase fertility in men and women - Heal bloating, constipation, and diarrhea - Make the body less responsive to stress hormones (cortisol) - Prevent stress-related inflammation (heart disease, arthritis, asthma, skin conditions) - Lower blood pressure - Help in post-operation healing - Help lose weight - Improve tolerance to exercise - Increase performance in athletic activities - Reduce free radicals, decrease tissue damage - Drop cholesterol levels - Lower risk of cardiovascular disease - Harmonize endocrine system - Relaxing the nervous system - Produce orderly brain functioning and brain electrical activity - Increase grey matter or brain cells - Improve memory and cognitive functions - and much more... Grab your copy now!

Download or read book The Tao of Stress written by Robert G. Santee and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine, for a moment, a branch in the wind. If it moves with the wind, it will sway gracefully and remain intact; but if it refuses to bend, it will break. Like that unbendable branch, many of us refuse to be in harmony with the changes around us, and it is out of this conflict that much of our stress is created. As with most emotions, stress is a natural part of life, but it must be carefully managed in order to keep a sense of balance. When we allow stress to take control, a number of psychological and physical health problems can follow. Anxiety, depression, headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, and even diabetes can all be caused or exacerbated by stress. In order to live a healthy life, you need to make a change. In The Tao of Stress, an expert in Taoist psychology presents daily meditative skills and movement exercises that can help you simplify your life, fight fatigue, and calm a busy mind. After learning the basics of the Taoist approach to stress management, you will be able to put theory into practice through the various simple exercises and activities offered in this book. By creating your own stress management program, you will stay on the path (Tao) to good health, both in body and mind. Remember, even Zen masters aren’t immune to stress. But they do know that in order to break the cycle of stress, you must be willing to give yourself up to the flow of life. This book will show you how.

Download or read book Mawangdui Daoyin Shu written by Chinese Health Qigong Association and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful but easily learnt series of health qigong exercises based on images on ancient silk paintings excavated in China. The book provides instruction on the movements, and includes a brief account of the origins and guidance for practice. It also includes online content which provides full resources for learning and practising the form.

Download or read book Efficacy of Qigong Tai Chi for Depression and Cognition in Middle and Older Age Bipolar Patients During COVID 19 written by Hyeon Park and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Background: Older adults with bipolar disorder (BD) are expected to exceed over 50% of the BD population, and is associated with depression, persistent sub-syndromal depressive symptoms, and poor cognition. Current pharmacotherapies are limited in efficacy for depression, not effective in cognition, and often poorly-tolerated. Mind-body interventions have been found to be effective in treating several psychiatric conditions including BD. It is unknown whether qigong/Tai Chi, forms of moving mindfulness, will be efficacious in improving depression, cognition, and other mental health outcomes in any BD patient population. Methods: We conducted a 12-week online randomized controlled trial comparing qigong/Tai Chi vs. an active control light exercise in 23 patients with BD aged e"0 years. The primary outcome was change in depressive symptoms, with a secondary analysis examining patients with at least sub-syndromal baseline depressive symptom severity. The secondary outcome was verbal fluency and exploratory outcomes included mania, anxiety, quality of life, daily functioning, mindfulness, self-compassion, self-reported depression, and self-reported mania. Results: There were no significant differences between trial arms in study outcomes. However, for the subgroup of patients with subsyndromal or acute depressive symptoms at baseline, there was a clinically significant change in depressive symptoms at 12-weeks (qigong/Tai Chi vs. active control, 15.43 (±6.08) to 9.42 (±11.41) vs. 17.25 (±6.92) to 15.25 (±8.48), p=0.069). Conclusion: Qigong/Tai Chi may be efficacious in reducing depressive symptoms for middle to older age BD patients with at least subsyndromal or more severe depressive symptoms. More research is needed to further determine the efficacy of qigong/Tai Chi in the BD population"--

Download or read book Interoception Contemplative Practice and Health written by Norman Farb and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is an emergent movement of scientists and scholars working on somatic awareness, interoception and embodiment. This work cuts across studies of neurophysiology, somatic anthropology, contemplative practice, and mind-body medicine. Key questions include: How is body awareness cultivated? What role does interoception play for emotion and cognition in healthy adults and children as well as in different psychopathologies? What are the neurophysiological effects of this cultivation in practices such as Yoga, mindfulness meditation, Tai Chi and other embodied contemplative practices? What categories from other traditions might be useful as we explore embodiment? Does the cultivation of body awareness within contemplative practice offer a tool for coping with suffering from conditions, such as pain, addiction, and dysregulated emotion? This emergent field of research into somatic awareness and associated interoceptive processes, however, faces many obstacles. The principle obstacle lies in our 400-year Cartesian tradition that views sensory perception as epiphenomenal to cognition. The segregation of perception and cognition has enabled a broad program of cognitive science research, but may have also prevented researchers from developing paradigms for understanding how interoceptive awareness of sensations from inside the body influences cognition. The cognitive representation of interoceptive signals may play an active role in facilitating therapeutic transformation, e.g. by altering context in which cognitive appraisals of well-being occur. This topic has ramifications into disparate research fields: What is the role of interoceptive awareness in conscious presence? How do we distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive somatic awareness? How do we best measure somatic awareness? What are the consequences of dysregulated somatic/interoceptive awareness on cognition, emotion, and behavior? The complexity of these questions calls for the creative integration of perspectives and findings from related but often disparate research areas including clinical research, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, anthropology, religious/contemplative studies and philosophy.

Download or read book Complementary Therapies for the Body Mind and Soul written by Marcelo Saad and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2015-09-02 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complementary Therapies (CT) refers to the practices, products, or health systems that are outside the realm of conventional medicine, used to treat disease or to promote health and well-being. Defining CT is difficult, because the field is very broad and constantly changing. The title of this book includes the words body, mind, and soul. The body and the mind (and their reciprocal relations) have been extensively studied scientifically. What about the soul? The book brings some points about this new ground in CT. We hope you find in the present work the sincere desire to collaborate with the dissemination of knowledge. May this book be useful and pleasant to you.

Download or read book Tao of Letting Go written by Bruce Frantzis and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is known from the Tao Te Ching, I Ching, and other Taoist texts is almost entirely literary. When Bruce Frantzis studied these texts with his main teacher, Grandmaster Liu Hung Chieh, he was taught their practical application: "This is what they say; this is what they mean; this is how to do them." In the TAO of Letting Go, Frantzis offers a bridge to this pragmatic approach for living a spiritual life. Spirituality is not just an aspiration for which people strive, he says, but a genuine, accomplishable reality. Frantzis shows how to expend maximum effort and yet not use force--the gentle way of the Water method--to enrich personal health and energy systems. The Water tradition continues the work of releasing inner conflicts, a process that begins with the Dissolving Method, passed down by Lao Tse in the Tao Te Ching over 2,500 years ago. The author shows how to completely let go of the blockages that bind and prevent the seeker from reaching full spiritual potential. Short, direct chapters and exercises cover such topics as breathing and awareness; Taoist meditation; fog and depression; modern anxiety; love and compassion; and more.

Download or read book The Relaxation Response written by Herbert Benson, M.D. and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this time of quarantine and global uncertainty, it can be difficult to deal with the increased stress and anxiety. Using ancient self-care techniques rediscovered by Herbert Benson, M.D., a pioneer in mind/body medicine for health and wellness, you can relieve your stress, anxiety, and depression at home with just ten minutes a day. Herbert Benson, M.D., first wrote about a simple, effective mind/body approach to lowering blood pressure in The Relaxation Response. When Dr. Benson introduced this approach to relieving stress over forty years ago, his book became an instant national bestseller, which has sold over six million copies. Since that time, millions of people have learned the secret—without high-priced lectures or prescription medicines. The Relaxation Response has become the classic reference recommended by most health care professionals and authorities to treat the harmful effects of stress, anxiety, depression, and high blood pressure. Rediscovered by Dr. Benson and his colleagues in the laboratories of Harvard Medical School and its teaching hospitals, this revitalizing, therapeutic tack is now routinely recommended to treat patients suffering from stress and anxiety, including heart conditions, high blood pressure, chronic pain, insomnia, and many other physical and psychological ailments. It requires only minutes to learn, and just ten minutes of practice a day.