num_pages: 178
description: Have you ever felt that you could take your health and overall well-being to the next level, but weren't sure how to do it? If you are interested in the ways of Tao and its application for your every day life, this book is for you. Mindfulness, meditation, alternative healing practices, yoga, and tai chi are all included and discussed, and no prior knowledge is assumed. The methods provided within can provide free tools for stress management, body awareness, and fine tuning the body-mind connection. The history of this ancient philosophy is discussed, as well as the context in which it arose, and its application to today's busy and stressful world. Contrary to misconception, Taoism is not a religion, but rather, a way of seeing the world and approaching the self. It is possible for anyone of any faith for benefit from the ancient teachings of the Tao. Highlights • Explanation of the philosophies behind Taoism and their application to stress management • How to manage stress through movement and meditation • Suggestions for increasing the level of awareness of your own energy and the energy of the people around you • Teachings of the ancient philosophers, and suggestions for their application in the present day
language: English
title: Taoism and the Art of Living: Living the Wisdom of the Tao
publisher: Equity Press