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Mind/Body Fitness »
Authors: Tom Seabourne, Sharon Rose
ISBN-13: 9781886969872, ISBN-10: 1886969876
Format: Paperback
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Date Published: January 2001
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Tom Seabourne
Book Synopsis
Fulfill your potential with practices ranging from eastern disciplines such as Martial Arts and Yoga to western methods such as visualization and stress-reduciton.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | xi | |
| From the Author | xvii | |
| Preface | xxi | |
| Introduction | xxiii | |
| Acknowledgements | xxix | |
| Chapter 1 | Traditional Mind/Body | 1 |
| Being Attentive Reduces Stress | 3 | |
| Characteristics of Mindfulness | 6 | |
| Choosing Your Mind/Body Strategy | 8 | |
| Benefits of Mind/Body | 11 | |
| The Mind/Body Connection for Stress Management | 13 | |
| Traditional Mind/Body Workouts | 15 | |
| Chapter 2 | Activation and Concentration | 23 |
| Activation | 25 | |
| Mindfulness | 31 | |
| Concentration and Focus | 41 | |
| Integration = Activation + Concentration | 48 | |
| Chapter 3 | Variables Affecting Mindfulness | 51 |
| Self-Esteem | 53 | |
| Confidence | 54 | |
| Motivation | 55 | |
| Goal Setting | 55 | |
| Time Management | 56 | |
| Irrational Thinking | 58 | |
| Fear | 60 | |
| Anger | 62 | |
| Mood | 63 | |
| Creativity | 63 | |
| Chapter 4 | Preparing for Your Mind/Body Experience | 65 |
| Focused Effort | 67 | |
| Re-evaluating Goals | 68 | |
| Breathe | 69 | |
| Heart Rate Response and Mind/Body Training | 71 | |
| Physiology and Mind/Body | 73 | |
| Chapter 5 | Mind/Body Competition | 79 |
| Sports Performance | 81 | |
| The Science Behind Mindfulness in Sports | 82 | |
| Concentration and Mindfulness in Martial Arts Activity | 84 | |
| Competition Anxiety | 86 | |
| Mind/Body and Speed/Power | 88 | |
| Martial Arts Breathing | 90 | |
| Mentally Preparing for Competition | 92 | |
| When Your Event Begins | 95 | |
| Body Language | 97 | |
| Motivation | 99 | |
| Winning with Mindfulness | 101 | |
| Your Journey Begins | 104 | |
| Mindful Martial Arts Training | 111 | |
| Other Mind/Body Workouts | 116 | |
| Chapter 6 | Mind/Body 24 Hours a Day | 121 |
| Eating to Fuel Your Body and Mind | 123 | |
| Too Busy for Mindfulness | 126 | |
| Learn from Everyone | 130 | |
| Sleep | 132 | |
| Massage | 135 | |
| Modeling Your Inner Force | 139 | |
| Resources | 145 | |
| References | 148 | |
| Glossary | 150 | |
| Index | 157 |
Subjects
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