Product Description

The related disciplines of yoga, meditation, and tai chi are brought together in this practical guide to harmonizing your whole being. Become more in tune with yourself through the synchronization of body, mind, and spirit.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3531804 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Review
"The Peaceful Arts: Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi, Stretching," a coffee-table book with over 350 color illustrations, is a visual feast. Its authors, Evans, Hudson, and Tucker, have combined material from three previously published books into one holistic, "Eastern" approach to healthful living, with superb photographs and richly drawn illustrations. The book offers a broad sampling of each discipline (with the main emphasis on yoga), organized into three, 60-plus page sections. It includes four guided meditation programs (e.g., a step-by-step visualized visit to a country house that relaxes both mind and body), as well as methods for calming the mind using sound, touch and color. There are also many descriptions of poses and relaxation exercises conducive to the meditative state.

The yoga section provides a comprehensive overview of beginning to intermediate poses and routines, including "The Bow, "Full Twist," "Locust," and "Dog Pose." The section is organized into helpful categories ("Posture Enhancers," "Traveler's Stretches," Instant Fatigue Revitalizers," etc.) and presents both warm-up and cool-down exercises. The more advanced poses come with valuable cautions. This book is an overachiever. There is plenty of quality information, but "Peaceful Arts could use a bit more synthesis, as it's all a little overwhelming.

The book is worth exploring, though, and while no book can replace a good teacher, it is a valuable "tune-up" manual for home practice. (Beliefnet, May 2000) -- From Beliefnet

About the Author
Mark Evans is a Bachelor of Philosophy in Complementary Health Studies and has a Licentiate in Aromatherapy from the London School of Aromatherapy. John Hudson worked in business and as a teacher for some years before establishing his busy therapeutic practice. Paul Tucker began studying Tai Chi in 1982, and has been teaching general and specialist classes since 1987. He is a teaching member of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.