Offering a fresh perspective on immediate presence and embodied spiritual practice, The Four Dignities shows how the mindful cultivation of the four essential postures – walking, standing, sitting, and lying down – are the basis for a formal practice to develop greater vitality and spiritual awakening. The author reveals the subtle inner nuances of the four traditional meditations, and shows how they can be practiced as a unified system. Readers are given a profound understanding of correct posture, alignment, breathing, and attention, and the author explains the philosophical basis for the practice, offering a pathway toward realizing profound spiritual and energetic transformation.
This accessible yet profound study will be an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of yoga, taiji, qigong, and meditation, as well as spiritual seekers, and anyone interested in Eastern philosophy or the study of movement.
Tabella dei contenuti
Acknowledgments. Foreword. Introduction. Part 1. View. 1. The Art of Contemplation. 2. Original Posture. 3. Original Breath. 4. Original Nature. Part 2. Method. 5. Walking. 6. Standing. 7. Sitting. 8. Lying Down. 9. The Complete Practice. Part 3. Fruition. 10. The Fruits of Our Actions. 11. The Miracle of Self-Healing. 12. Questions and Answers. Endnotes. Glossary. Bibliography. About the Author. Index.
Circa l’autore
Cain Carroll is an American speaker and author who teaches courses in personal growth, self-healing, and embodied spirituality. He is author of The Four Dignities, Partner Yoga, Mudras of India, Mudras of Yoga Card Deck, and creator of three instructional DVDs: Pain-Free Joints, Heal Neck & Shoulder Pain, and Digestive Power. More about Cain at: www.caincarroll.com
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