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9780892541317 English 0892541318 Just about every kid has experienced the euphoria of spinning around, arms outstretched. The Sufi dervishes harnessed this joyful movement in their ecstatic celebration of and union with the divine. Thanks to Idris Lahore, the art, philosophy, and science of the movements of Samadeva, as they have been taught and practiced by the dervishes in their secret brotherhood since ancient times, are now available to westerners. Dervish Yoga for Health and Longevity details the seven fundamental arkana, or sacred exercises, of Samadeva, which are similar to the movements of yoga, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and dance. The exercises are simple and extraordinarily revitalizing. They rebalance the psyche, slow down the aging process, regenerate the spirit, and fortify the body, bringing it health, energy, suppleness, and harmony. Each arkana corresponds to one of the major energy centers, or chakras, in the body, and the authors include extensive information about each chakra and the effects of the exercises upon them. Illustrated by numerous detailed photographs, these exercises can be easily learned in just ten minutes a day. Use the ancient practice of Samadeva to rebalance, re-center, and revitalize your life! A new exercise program combining Sufi wisdom with yoga (both Hindu and Taoist), relaxation, eurythmy, dance, and light gymnastics. Seven exercises for all round fitness in 10 minutes a day. Includes a special exercise for sexual health, The art, philosophy, and science of the movements of Samadeva-as it has been practiced by the dervishes in their secret brotherhoods since the most ancient times-is now accessible to the West. The Sufi dervishes harnessed joyful movement in their ecstatic celebration of and union with the divine. In this book you will discover the seven fundamental Arkanas (secret exercises) of Samadeva Gestural Euphony, known by the dervishes as "exercises of rejuvenation." The movements of Samadeva are similar to yoga, tai chi chuan, and dance. They are simple, and extraordinarily revitalizing. They fortify the body, bringing it health, energy, flexibility, and relaxation. They help to harmonize the psyche, slow the aging process, and regenerate the mind, making it sharper and clearer. These truly remarkable exercises stimulate and harmonize all of our physical, emotional, and mental resources, allowing us to become more at peace, more joyful, and more creative as we face the situations of our daily lives. Each arkana corresponds to one of the major energy centers, or chakras, in the body, and the authors include extensive information about each chakra and the effects of the exercises upon them. Vividly portrayed in numerous detailed photographs, the exercises are explained both simply and effectively. Philosophy, poetry, art, psychology, science, medicine, health, personal development, and spirituality all come together in this book in a living way. A basic work for everyone, from beginners to professional therapists. Dervish Yoga for Health & Longevity includes: A new exercise program combining Sufi wisdom with yoga (both Hindu and Taoist), relaxation, eurythmy, dance, and light gymnastics, Seven exercises for total fitness in 10 minutes a day, Special additional exercises for relaxation and sexual health. Book jacket.
9780892541317 English 0892541318 Just about every kid has experienced the euphoria of spinning around, arms outstretched. The Sufi dervishes harnessed this joyful movement in their ecstatic celebration of and union with the divine. Thanks to Idris Lahore, the art, philosophy, and science of the movements of Samadeva, as they have been taught and practiced by the dervishes in their secret brotherhood since ancient times, are now available to westerners. Dervish Yoga for Health and Longevity details the seven fundamental arkana, or sacred exercises, of Samadeva, which are similar to the movements of yoga, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and dance. The exercises are simple and extraordinarily revitalizing. They rebalance the psyche, slow down the aging process, regenerate the spirit, and fortify the body, bringing it health, energy, suppleness, and harmony. Each arkana corresponds to one of the major energy centers, or chakras, in the body, and the authors include extensive information about each chakra and the effects of the exercises upon them. Illustrated by numerous detailed photographs, these exercises can be easily learned in just ten minutes a day. Use the ancient practice of Samadeva to rebalance, re-center, and revitalize your life! A new exercise program combining Sufi wisdom with yoga (both Hindu and Taoist), relaxation, eurythmy, dance, and light gymnastics. Seven exercises for all round fitness in 10 minutes a day. Includes a special exercise for sexual health, The art, philosophy, and science of the movements of Samadeva-as it has been practiced by the dervishes in their secret brotherhoods since the most ancient times-is now accessible to the West. The Sufi dervishes harnessed joyful movement in their ecstatic celebration of and union with the divine. In this book you will discover the seven fundamental Arkanas (secret exercises) of Samadeva Gestural Euphony, known by the dervishes as "exercises of rejuvenation." The movements of Samadeva are similar to yoga, tai chi chuan, and dance. They are simple, and extraordinarily revitalizing. They fortify the body, bringing it health, energy, flexibility, and relaxation. They help to harmonize the psyche, slow the aging process, and regenerate the mind, making it sharper and clearer. These truly remarkable exercises stimulate and harmonize all of our physical, emotional, and mental resources, allowing us to become more at peace, more joyful, and more creative as we face the situations of our daily lives. Each arkana corresponds to one of the major energy centers, or chakras, in the body, and the authors include extensive information about each chakra and the effects of the exercises upon them. Vividly portrayed in numerous detailed photographs, the exercises are explained both simply and effectively. Philosophy, poetry, art, psychology, science, medicine, health, personal development, and spirituality all come together in this book in a living way. A basic work for everyone, from beginners to professional therapists. Dervish Yoga for Health & Longevity includes: A new exercise program combining Sufi wisdom with yoga (both Hindu and Taoist), relaxation, eurythmy, dance, and light gymnastics, Seven exercises for total fitness in 10 minutes a day, Special additional exercises for relaxation and sexual health. Book jacket.