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Power Mudras
by Sabrina MeskoTHE POWER TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE IS IN YOUR HANDSYoga hand movements (called mudras) tap into abundant healing, balancing, and energizing powers. Our bodies contain 72,000 pulsing electric energy currents; keeping that energy flowing powerfully throughout the body is the key to our well-being. The simple three-minute practices introduced in this book will enable you to balance that flow-to redirect, recharge, and stimulate brain centers, nerves, and organs, according to your need; to discover the pleasure of being the natural you.The acknowledged master of this ancient practice is certified yoga therapist Sabrina Mesko. She created this book especially for women, providing brilliantly clear and beautifully illustrated instruction's for the performance of seventy-nine powerful exercises, specifically organized to help women feel better, look better, and reclaim their feminine essence. She includes mudras for *Emotional balance * Antiaging *Sexual empowerment *Computer related health problems * Facing fear * Overcoming anxiety *Higher consciousness * Better communication * Stronger character * Wisdom * Prosperity * HappinessThe author's expert recommendations for appropriate breathing exercises, visualizations, mantras, and affirmations reinforce the potency of each mudra. In less than ten minutes a day, you can permanently redirect your life and dramatically improve its quality. No previous experience with yoga is needed. If you can move your arms and hands you can use these ancient practices to transform your life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Power Places and the Master Builders of Antiquity: Unexplained Mysteries of the Past
by Frank JosephA collection of investigations into strange and mysterious phenomena from around the world • Explores ancient and modern sacred sites, places of power, natural wonders, altered states, UFO encounters, and the afterlife • Investigates sites and phenomena in Egypt, China, Ireland, and throughout North America, including Oak Island, Florida’s Coral Castle, Wisconsin’s UFO hot-spot, and giant-built constructions in Illinois • Examines the forgotten or suppressed work of extraordinary personalities, including Jules Verne, Sir Francis Bacon, and the real-life Indiana Jones, Count Byron de Prorok Sharing his personal investigations into a wide range of ancient mysteries and paranormal enigmas in America and abroad, Frank Joseph takes us on a journey into the high strangeness of our world. Beginning with the work of the master builders of antiquity, the author examines Old World connections with New World sacred centers, such as the similarities between Ohio’s Mound City and the pyramids and tombs of the Giza Plateau, as well as ancient American cities of the Sun, China’s Great Pyramid, and the possibility of a Templar treasure on Oak Island. He explores modern sacred sites, such as Iowa’s Grotto of Gems, Tennessee’s Greek Temple of the goddess Athena, and Florida’s Coral Castle. He investigates pre-Columbian sites and underwater pyramids in the Midwest, Wisconsin’s UFO hot-spot, lost Aztec Cities of Gold in Kansas, and giant-built constructions in Illinois. He details how the intriguing acoustics of Newgrange in Ireland are echoed in its spiral carvings. Exploring spiritual uses of altered states, he looks at the practices of Minoan snake handlers, Mayan shamans, and prophets through the ages. Providing his own investigations into classic paranormal phenomena and ancient mysteries, the author also examines evidence of the Bermuda Triangle, Atlantis, and the Ark of the Covenant. He explores the forgotten or suppressed work of some of history’s most extraordinary personalities, including Jules Verne, Sir Francis Bacon, Mother Shipton, and the real-life inspiration for Indiana Jones, Count Byron de Prorok. He investigates wonders of our natural world, including communication with elemental beings, the numinous secrets of water, and the living soul of matter. Frank Joseph investigates these phenomena not to explain them away, but to expose their power to affect and elevate human consciousness.
Power Sleep: The Revolutionary Program That Prepares Your Mind for Peak Performance
by David J. Axelrod"Rest is the basis of dynamic activity. . . . Want to be more creative, loving, and successful? Follow Dr. Maas's powerful practical advice for doing less but accomplishing more." --Harold H. Bloomfield, M.D., author of The Power of 5 and TM"As the world speeds up and shrinks, physical energy and mental activity increase in importance, particularly with the drag of jet travel and 55-plus-hour workweeks. . . . Here is a handbook for successful survival." --William E. Phillips, former chairman and CEO, Ogilvy & MatherDo your eyelids feel heavy during afternoon meetings? Do you use caffeine to stay alert? Need a glass of wine to fall asleep? An alarm to get out of bed? These are all symptoms of sleep deficiency--signals that you are operating below your peak performance and beneath your mental capacity.Despite popular perceptions, sleep is not a luxury--it is a necessity. Over 100 million Americans are sleep-deprived, and make crucial business and personal decisions in an impaired state. In Power Sleep, Dr. James B. Maas, pioneer of sleep research at Cornell University, provides an easy, drug-free way to improve your body and brain for an alert and productive tomorrow. With adequate sleep, your potential is renewed every morning.Dr. Maas has lectured to top corporations around the country and the world on the importance of sleep. He has collected all of his research and time-tested formulas to create a lucid and easy program geared specifically toward helping you achieve peak performance in every aspect of your life. In Power Sleep, you'll find:The golden rules of sleepTwenty great sleep strategiesDo's and don'ts of sleeping pills and over-the-counter remediesHow to combat travel fatigue, including jet lag and drowsy drivingTips for exhausted parents of newborns, infants, and toddlersHow to overcome sleep disorders, including insomniaAn important and practical book, Power Sleep will help you get the sleep you need to quickly and dramatically improve your mental and physical well-being.
Power Smoothies: All-Natural Drinks to Fuel Workouts, Build Muscle and Burn Fat
by Kristine Miles Keith Sebastian Samuel BarnesFEATURES 165 PROTEIN-PACKED, ENERGY-BOOSTING SMOOTHIES THAT TAKE EVERYDAY WORKOUTS AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCES TO THE NEXT LEVELPower up your workouts with natural smoothies made from the best superfoods on the planet. Offering vitamin-, mineral- and protein-rich recipes for before, during and after you exercise, the fruit and green smoothies in this book not only help you build muscle but also properly nourish the entire body: *Boost your metabolism with green tea-infused Almond Up*Burn fat with the macronutrient-balanced Skinny Avocado*Hydrate with the thirst-quenching Coconut-Orange Refresher*Carb-Load with the superfoods in Sweet Potato Pie*Build Muscle & Recover with the protein-packed Red Bean Reviver*Wake up, caffeine free, with the Berry Bean Blastrkout, readers can build their own protein-rich smoothies.These delicious recipes range from refreshing, electrolyte-rich sports drinks to hardcore, high-calorie, protein-dense recovery smoothies. Tips on nutrient timing help readers determine when to have a smoothie to maximize the benefits, and nutritional facts show how each ingredient contributes to
Power Souping: 3-Day Detox, 3-Week Weight-Loss Plan
by Rachel BellerWANT A STRONGER, SEXIER, SLIMMER YOU?Step aside, juicing—souping is the newest way to build a better body and power your health, all while enjoying big bowls of soup filled with real, satisfying ingredients. Unlike high-sugar, low-fiber juice cleanses, souping is just the opposite—low sugar, high fiber, and filling! Known as America’s get-real nutritionist Rachel Beller has created a transformative, science-based plan to help you detox and drop pounds without deprivation.You’ll find more than 50 delicious soup recipes and an easy 3-step action plan:3-Day Detox: pure, clean souping to jump-start your weight loss3-Week Transformation: shed up to 15 pounds with tasty soups and other healthy mealsMaintenance Method: tips to keep you on this simple and sustainable planThe best part: Power Souping will revolutionize the way you think about what you put in your body—for now and for life. You will get all the nutrients that you need—no crashing, no falling back into bad habits when the “diet” is done. With dozens of flavorful soups to choose from—hot and cold, sweet and savory, and numerous vegan and gluten-free options—Power Souping is not only a practical weight-loss method, but also a guide to feeling your amazing best.So grab your spoon and get ready to transform your body—and your life.
Power Speed Endurance
by Brian MackenziePower, Speed, ENDURANCE is a highly effective training system that has catapulted thousands of endurance athletes to the next level. Developed by CrossFit Endurance founder Brian MacKenzie and featuring instruction from some of the world's top endurance and CrossFit coaches, Power, Speed, ENDURANCE unveils techniques, drills, and training strategies that will optimize your performance and overall work capacity while decreasing your susceptibility to injury.Through thousands of step-by-step color photographs and detailed narrative, Power, Speed, ENDURANCE breaks down proper running, cycling, and swimming mechanics like never before. MacKenzie's unique system of building strength, speed, and power is aimed at reaping continual results, without injury. In fact, he devotes an entire chapter to the "broken down" athlete, equipping you with the knowledge to prevent, repair, and treat injuries brought on by poor mechanics and tight overworked muscles. In addition, MacKenzie outlines a straightforward approach to nutrition, hydration, and electrolyte balance that will increase your energy, boost your performance, and accelerate your recovery.Whether you're a self-trained athlete looking to compete in your first endurance event, a seasoned competitor looking to reach your highest potential, or a CrossFit athlete looking to increase stamina, Power, Speed, ENDURANCE will help you reach your goal.In this book, you will learn how to: develop proper running technique using the Pose Method properly fit yourself on a bike improve cycling mechanics on a road, time-trial, and mountain bike swim effortlessly and improve freestyle-stroke mechanics through skill-based drills and exercises accelerate work capacity and minimize fatigue by building muscle, speed, and power incorporate a CrossFit Endurance strength-and-conditioning program into your training routine maximize nutrition, hydration, and electrolyte balance to improve performance and body composition prevent, repair, and treat nagging injuries associated with endurance sports and improve range of motion using Starrett's Movement and Mobility Method
Power Spellcraft For Life: The Art Of Crafting And Casting For Positive Change
by Arin Murphy-HiscockYour intrepid guide to the art of spellcraft, Power Spellcraft for Life takes you on an in-depth magical journey of personal fulfillment. You'll explore the hows and whys of spellcasting, learn step-by-step how to build your own successful spells, raise positive energy to power them, and make your dreams come true.With Wiccan expert Arin Murphy-Hiscock as your guide, you will learn how to:Correctly time your spells for precise resultsIncrease power and accuracy with the careful use of correspondencesSuccessfully adapt spells from books to reflect your personal needsLearn powerful spells that will help you better your life/li>and more.Power Spellcraft for Life provides you with a deeper understanding of crafting and casting, allowing you to hone your skills; power up your energy; and create productive, positive change in all areas of your life.
Power Spicing: 60 Simple Recipes for Antioxidant-Fueled Meals and a Healthy Body: A Cookbook
by Rachel BellerDive into the wide world of spices and herbs with more than 60 simple, elegant recipes that will spice up your kitchen game and improve your long-term health. Power Spicing is your primer to demystifying the healing powers of spices and their ability to fight cancer, reduce inflammation, protect your organs, burn fat, and boost your metabolism, all while enjoying flavor-packed dishes throughout the day. From turmeric that gives your morning latte an antioxidant boost to cayenne that infuses that bar-snack popcorn with an anti-inflammatory kick, this book is filled with recipes that add disease-fighting power to your daily routine.Registered dietitian nutritionist Rachel Beller teaches you how to build a spice pantry while sharing the health benefits of each and explaining how to help them work synergistically—for example, anti-oxidant, cancer-fighting garlic is even more effective when combined with rosemary. Whether you&’re in search of quick tricks such as stirring paprika and sumac into homemade hummus or looking to boost your weeknight repertoire with a Glowing Green Frittata or Anti-Inflammatory Chickpea Curry, Power Spicing boasts countless ways to mix and match spices in order to get the most out of every dish you create.
Power Tarot: More Than 100 Spreads That Give Specific Answers to Your Most Important Question
by Phyllis Vega Trish MacgregorReading the cards has never been easier, even if you've never done a spread before! With more than 100 spreads to choose from, Power Tarot offers experienced and novice readers alike innovative and accurate ways to get answers to their most pressing questions on romance, work, finances, health, and spiritual growth. From the single card "Yes/No" draw, to the comprehensive twenty-four card spread of the Double Horoscope, from the traditional Celtic Cross to the Past-Life Spread, you will find spreads to answer particular questions, while others describe more general situations. Writing in plain English, authors Trish MacGregor and Phyllis Vega give you information an the meaning of each card in the tarot deck (no matter which deck you use), both in general and as the card relates to specific issues. There are tips on how to determine the time frame of an event, exciting insights into traditional interpretations, and easy-to-follow diagrams for the position and meaning of the cards in each spread.
Power Thoughts: 365 Daily Affirmations
by Louise HayChoose positive affirmations and take the first step to creating a new and fulfilling life with the trusted guidance of Louise Hay.Every thought you think and every word you speak is an affirmation. An affirmation is like planting a seed. You&’re always in the process of tending to your garden, and if you do so with care, you&’ll find that each day becomes more joyous than the one before it.This newly repackaged edition of Power Thoughts includes 365 daily affirmations, with topics including health, prosperity, friendship, love, forgiveness, self-esteem and many more.&‘By reading these affirmation – one a day, several at a time or just by opening the book at random – you&’re taking the first step toward building a more rewarding life… I know you can do it!&’ – Louise Hay
Power Through Repose
by Annie Payson CallAs outspoken in his day as Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens are today, American freethinker and author ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899) was a notorious radical whose uncompromising views on religion and slavery (they were bad, in his opinion), women's suffrage (a good idea, he believed), and other contentious matters of his era made him a wildly popular orator and critic of 19th-century American culture and public life. As a speaker dedicated to expanding intellectual horizons and celebrating the value of skepticism, Ingersoll spoke frequently on such topics as atheism, freedom from the pressures of conformity, and the lives of philosophers who espoused such concepts. This collection of his most famous speeches includes the lectures: [ "The Gods" (1872) [ "Humboldt" (1869) [ "Thomas Paine" (1870) [ "Individuality" (1873) [ "Heretics and Heresies" (1874)
Power Up Your Brain: The Neuroscience Of Enlightenment
by David Perlmutter Alberto VilloldoThe quest for enlightenment has occupied mankind for millennia. And from the depictions we’ve seen—monks sitting on meditation cushions, nuns kneeling in prayer, shamans communing with the universe—it seems that this elusive state is reserved for a chosen few. <P><P>But now, neuroscientist David Perlmutter and medical anthropologist and shaman Alberto Villoldo have come together to explore the commonalities between their specialties with the aim of making enlightenment possible for anyone. <P><P>Joining the long-separated worlds of science and spirit, Perlmutter explores the exciting phenomena of neurogenesis and mitochondrial health, while Villoldo brings his vast knowledge of shamanic and spiritual practices to the table. Together they draw from the most powerful tools in each discipline to create the Power Up Your Brain program, a ground-breaking, five-week plan that helps prime the brain for enlightenment. <P><P>With nutritional advice, dietary supplements, physical exercise, shamanic practices, meditation, and visualizations, Perlmutter and Villoldo guide readers, step by step, through a program to help them clear their minds from previous trauma and open themselves up to experience the inner peace, vast insight, and extraordinary creativity that define the experience of enlightenment, paving the way to successfully face the challenges to come.
Power Up Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Enlightenment
by David Perlmutter Alberto VilloldoWith nutritional advice, dietary supplements, physical exercise, shamanic practices, meditation, and visualizations, Perlmutter and Villoldo guide readers, step by step, through a program to help them clear their minds from previous trauma and open themselves up to experience the inner peace, vast insight, and extraordinary creativity that define the experience of enlightenment, paving the way to successfully face the challenges to come.
Power Up: How to feel awesome by protecting and boosting positive energy
by Alison DaviesProtect, maintain and boost your positive energy around the clock.Power Up brings together multiple popular self-care and wellbeing practices in one place: how to cleanse and protect your aura; the power of daily affirmations ad mantras; how breathing techniques can help you feel engaged and energized; and the ability to change the narrative by using visualisation and manifestation.With bitesized exercises that are easy to incorporate into busy schedules, tips on little boosts to help pick you up throughout the day, and a handy Daily Energy Clock, Power Up will help create positive habits which are easy to stick to for a lasting impact on your daily energy levels.
Power Up: How to feel awesome by protecting and boosting positive energy
by Alison DaviesProtect, maintain and boost your positive energy around the clock.Power Up brings together multiple popular self-care and wellbeing practices in one place: how to cleanse and protect your aura; the power of daily affirmations ad mantras; how breathing techniques can help you feel engaged and energized; and the ability to change the narrative by using visualisation and manifestation.With bitesized exercises that are easy to incorporate into busy schedules, tips on little boosts to help pick you up throughout the day, and a handy Daily Energy Clock, Power Up will help create positive habits which are easy to stick to for a lasting impact on your daily energy levels.
Power Vegan
by Rea FreyPower Vegan is a guide to finding the foods that will truly power our daily lives and explains the reasoning behind how eating a more plant-based diet will achieve this aim. Whether readers want to eat better, get fit, or train like an athlete, Power Vegan contains the personalized, balanced approach to a healthier lifestyle. The idea behind power eating is not a fad diet. It's about incorporating foods into your life that you like, make you feel good, are easy to prepare, and are not too expensive. The book is filled not only with tips, but easy 30-minutes-or-less recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and snacks. Whether the goal is gaining energy, building muscle, or simply feeling and functioning better, Power Vegan will provide the tools to get healthy and avoid all-too-common pitfalls. Power eating is not about being tied to the gym or the kitchen, but rather about fitting in the health concepts everyone needs while ditching the rest of the diet and exercise "noise" that people are bombarded with every day.
Power Yoga For Dummies (For Dummies Ser.)
by Doug Swenson"Doug Swenson has created a book about Yoga that captures his delightful and unique teaching style." —Karen Allen, actress, Yoga Practitioner "Doug Swenson masterfully presents one of the most physically challenging styles of Hatha Yoga in a way students of any level will find safe, fun, easeful, and empowering." —John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga In just a few years, Yoga has gone from an obscure spiritual discipline practiced by a handful of the "enlightened" in the Far East, to a mainstream exercise routine taught at gyms all across America. Now, at the turn of the new millennium, Yoga has a younger sibling, Power Yoga. A high-energy physical discipline embraced by Sting, Madonna, and thousands of other celebrities, professional athletes, and health advocates, Power Yoga takes the basics of Yoga and gives it a good healthy dose of aerobics to tone all your muscles, sharpen your focus, ease your spirit, and strengthen your heart. Want to pump up your body and gain peace of mind? Power Yoga For Dummies shows you how. Featuring step-by-step instructions, illustrated with photographs that help you see each move clearly, it shows you how to: Improve flexibility, strength, and endurance Develop rock-hard abs, legs, and arms Find an instructor and the right workout gear Customize workouts for all ages and fitness levels Enhance your practice with a partner Beat stress, sharpen your focus, and lift your spirits Power Yoga celebrity Doug Swenson explains the philosophy and science behind Power Yoga. He gets you ready to take the leap into Power Yoga, and he arms you with: Three complete Power Yoga routines—beginning, intermediate and advanced Exercises to improve specific areas, including flexibility, strength, endurance, and specific muscle groups such as your arms, abs, and glutes Expert tips on diet and nutrition for enhancing your practice and improving your overall health Specific postures and exercises that benefit women and seniors A fun and easy guide for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this inspirational guide will help you unit a strong, sleek body with a sharp, clear mind.
Power Yoga für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Doug SwensonWer neben körperlicher Herausforderung auch geistige Ruhe sucht, für den ist Power Yoga genau das Richtige. Der erfahrene Yoga-Lehrer Doug Swenson zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie die Flexibilität Ihres Körpers steigern können, dem Alltagsstress entkommen und Ihren geistigen Fokus stärken. Neben Yoga-Grundlagen wie dem Sonnengruß lernen Sie die anspruchsvollen »Vinyasas« kennen, die Sie von einer Übung in die nächste führen. Spezielle Workouts für verschiedene Muskelpartien, Übungen für Frauen und für Senioren sowie Partnerübungen und Tipps für eine gesunde Ernährung runden »Power Yoga für Dummies« ab. Ein Rundum-sorglos-Paket für den Power Yoga-Einsteiger!
Power Yoga: An Individualized Approach to Strength, Grace, and Inner Peace
by Ulrica Norberg Andreas Lundberg Dorthe NorsBeautiful photographs and helpful advice for anyone who enjoys yoga. According to Power Yoga, more than 16 million yoga enthusiasts in America spend almost $3 billion dollars on classes and products each year. Yoga is becoming an increasingly popular activity, and author Ulrica Norberg helps yoga-goers put their money to good work by demonstrating technique in vivid detail and by revealing yoga's extraordinary power to heal. Norberg believes yoga can aid us in developing our own life philosophies through a synthesis of Eastern ideology and self-reflection. Her book Power Yoga is at once a testament to the beauty and grace of yoga and a how-to guide that explains practice and form. Norberg takes readers through the elements of yoga and the basic movements and techniques specific to power yoga. Filled with beautiful full-color photographs illustrating sun-salutations (the basis of power yoga exercises), numerous asanas (poses), and meditation techniques, her book is useful for all levels of instruction and inspiration. This is one of the few practical yoga books that truly expresses the joy, physicality, and temperament of yoga, which has become a passion for so many Americans-young and old and men and women alike. 150 color photographs
Power Yoga: An Individualized Approach to Strength, Grace, and Inner Peace
by Ulrica NorbergAccording to Power Yoga, more than 16 million yoga enthusiasts in America spend almost $3 billion dollars on classes and products each year. Yoga is becoming an increasingly popular activity, and author Ulrica Norberg helps yoga-goers put their money to good work by demonstrating technique in vivid detail and by revealing yoga's extraordinary power to heal. Norberg believes yoga can aid us in developing our own life philosophies through a synthesis of Eastern ideology and self-reflection. Her book Power Yoga is at once a testament to the beauty and grace of yoga and a how-to guide that explains practice and form. Norberg takes readers through the elements of yoga and the basic movements and techniques specific to power yoga. Filled with beautiful full-color photographs illustrating sun-salutations (the basis of power yoga exercises), numerous asanas (poses), and meditation techniques, her book is useful for all levels of instruction and inspiration. This is one of the few practical yoga books that truly expresses the joy, physicality, and temperament of yoga, which has become a passion for so many Americans-young and old and men and women alike.
Power Yoga: The Total Strength and Flexibility Workout
by Beryl BirchTHE OFFICIAL YOGA PROGRAM OF THE NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS CLUBPower Yoga is a unique combination of dynamic breathing and strong, flowing movement, which creates a high-heat, high-energy workout. Unlike any other yoga program, Power Yoga is a choreographed sequence of postures that flow into one another, building strength, unwinding tight joints, and loosening muscles. Beautiful photographs and clear instructions guide you through this effective and popular routine.Based on the classical and original yoga system called astanga, Power Yoga is a complete mind and body workout that develops concentration and reduces stress. With its focus on mindful breathing and body heat, Power Yoga goes beyond the relaxation benefits of traditional yoga to offer a route to health and fitness that athletes of all levels will embrace.
Power and Care: Toward Balance for Our Common Future#Science, Society, and Spirituality (The\mit Press Ser.)
by Matthieu Ricard Tania Singer Kate KariusLeading thinkers from a range of disciplines discuss the compatibility of power and care, in conversation with the Dalai Lama.For more than thirty years, the Dalai Lama has been in dialogue with thinkers from a range of disciplines, helping to support pathways for knowledge to increase human wellbeing and compassion. These conversations, which began as private meetings, are now part of the Mind & Life Institute and Mind & Life Europe. This book documents a recent Mind & Life Institute dialogue with the Dalai Lama and others on two fundamental forces: power and care—power over and care for others in human societies.The notion of power is essentially neutral; power can be used to benefit others or to harm them, to build or to destroy. Care, on the other hand, is not a neutral force; it aims at increasing the wellbeing of others. Power and care are not incompatible: power, imbued with care, can achieve more than a powerless motivation to care; power, without the intention to benefit others, can be ruthless. The contributors—who include such celebrated figures as Frans B. M. de Waal, Olafur Eliasson, Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, and Jody Williams—discuss topics including the interaction of power and care among our closest relatives, the chimpanzees; the effect of meditation and mental training practices on the brain; the role of religion in promoting peace and compassion; and the new field of Caring Economics.ContributorsPaul Collier, Brother Thierry-Marie Courau, Frans B. M. de Waal, Olafur Eliasson, Scilla Elworthy, Alexandra M. Freund, Tenzin Gyatso (His Holiness the Dalai Lama), Markus Heinrichs, Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, Frédéric Laloux, Alaa Murabit, Matthieu Ricard, Johan Rockström, Richard Schwartz, Tania Singer, Dennis J. Snower, Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp, Theo Sowa, Pauline Tangiora, Jody Williams
Power of 10: The Once-A-Week Slow Motion Fitness Revolution
by Adam Zickerman Bill SchleyFitness expert Adam Zickerman presents a revolutionary exercise program—slow strength training—that will forever change the way Americans work out.Power of 10 seems to contradict nearly everything we’re accustomed to hearing about exercise. Forget hours on the treadmill, and forget daily visits to the gym. Power of 10 is based on a remarkably advanced yet simple discovery: By lifting weights in a series of ultra-slow movements that last 10 seconds each, you can stimulate lean muscle formation far more efficiently and safely than regular weight lifting or aerobics. Together with a healthy nutrition plan, Power of 10 is so powerfully effective that as little as one 20-minute workout per week is enough to build muscle, burn fat, and improve cardiovascular health at any age.
Power of Family: An Experiential Approach to Family Treatment
by John Conway Gary Stauffer D. Maurie Lung Tony AlvarezThe authors invite you to explore the intentional use of interactive interventions as a primary methodology in family treatment. The activities they introduce into the therapy office provide an immediate context for witnessing how the family functions first-hand. In this manner, families reveal systems, structures, cognitive and emotional processes, strategies, communication styles, approaches to problem-solving, as well as other issues traditionally targeted in the process of family treatment. The intent is to provide an environment that allows family members to freely and genuinely demonstrate their strengths and limitations.
Power of Gentleness: Meditations on the Risk of Living
by Anne DufourmantelleGentleness is an enigma. Taken up in a double movement of welcoming and giving, it appears on the threshold of passages signed off by birth and death. Because it has its degrees of intensity, because it is a symbolic force, and because it has a transformative ability over things and beings, it is a power. The simplicity of gentleness is misleading. It is an active passivity that may become an extraordinary force of symbolic resistance and, as such, become central to both ethics and politics. Gentleness is a force of secret life-giving transformation linked to what the ancients called potentiality.In our day, gentleness is sold to us under its related form of diluted mawkishness. By infantilizing it our era denies it. This is how we try to overcome the high demands of its subtlety—no longer by fighting it, but by enfeebling it. Language itself is therefore perverted: what our society intends to give the human beings that it crushes “gently,” it does in the name of the highest values: happiness, truth, security.From listening to those who come to me and confide their despair, I have heard it expressed in every lived experience. I have felt its force of resistance and its intangible magic. In mediating its relation to the world, it appears that its intelligence carries life, saves and amplifies it.