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Dō-In is an ancient traditional exercise for the cultivation of physical health, mental serenity, and spirituality. Over the last 5,000 years, it has served as the origin of such well-known disciplines as shiatsu, acupuncture, moxibustion, yogic exercises, and meditation. Literally meaning to pull and stretch, Dō-In originated as a way of achieving longevity and attaining the highest potential of mental and spiritual development.Dō-In techniques are a series of motions designed to harmonize body systems. The D ō -In Way details the fundamental aspects of this exercise, which involves breathing, posture, and self-massage and manipulation to stimulate body systems. The gentle application of pressure on the body’s meridians corresponds with physical processes, and allows for the conditioning of internal organs. This is a comprehensive handbook to an ancient system of movement designed to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.
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The Dō-in Way: Gentle Exercises to Liberate the Body, Mind, and Spirit, Michio Kushi
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- Released
- 2006
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The Dō-in Way: Gentle Exercises to Liberate the Body, Mind, and Spirit
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michio Kushi
- Publisher
- Square One Publishers
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN10
- 0757002684
- ISBN13
- 9780757002687
- Series
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- Dō-In is an ancient traditional exercise for the cultivation of physical health, mental serenity, and spirituality. Over the last 5,000 years, it has served as the origin of such well-known disciplines as shiatsu, acupuncture, moxibustion, yogic exercises, and meditation. Literally meaning to pull and stretch, Dō-In originated as a way of achieving longevity and attaining the highest potential of mental and spiritual development.Dō-In techniques are a series of motions designed to harmonize body systems. The D ō -In Way details the fundamental aspects of this exercise, which involves breathing, posture, and self-massage and manipulation to stimulate body systems. The gentle application of pressure on the body’s meridians corresponds with physical processes, and allows for the conditioning of internal organs. This is a comprehensive handbook to an ancient system of movement designed to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.