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Tao of No Stress : Three Simple Paths by Stuart Alve Olson (2002, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherInner Traditions International, The Limited

ISBN-100892819871

ISBN-139780892819874

eBay Product ID (ePID)2201870

Product Key Features

Book TitleTao of No Stress : Three Simple Paths

Number of Pages96 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicTaoism (See Also Philosophy / Taoist), Healing / General, Inspiration & Personal Growth, Taoist, Self-Management / Stress Management

Publication Year2002

IllustratorYes

GenreReligion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Philosophy, Self-Help

AuthorStuart Alve Olson

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight4.3 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2001-006744

Dewey Edition21

ReviewsOf all the self-help books I have read, this book was the easiest to understand and to actually follow.

Dewey Decimal155.9/042

Table Of ContentIntroduction: What is the Tao of No Stress? What is Stress? Types of Stress Theories of Stress Stress in America What is Stress Elimination? Three Paths for Eliminating Stress The First Path: Releasing Stress Chapter One - The Theory of Releasing Stress The Meaning of Releasing Changing Self-Trained Responses to Stress Chapter Two -The Methods of Releasing Stress Six Sounds Releasing Therapy Catike Walk Releasing Therapy The Second Path: Massaging Stress Away Chapter Three -The Theory of Massaging Stress Away The Meaning of Massage Chapter Four - The Methods of Massaging Stress Away Self-Massage Touch Therapy The Face Methods Massaging the Whole Face Massaging the Temples Massaging the Cheeks Massaging the Mouth Massaging the Nose Massaging the Skin Massaging the Ears The Neck Method The Feet Method Acupressure Touch Therapy Point for Anxiety and Nervousness Point for Headaches Point for Lowering Blood Pressure The Third Path: Breathing Stress Away Chapter Five - The Theory of Breathing Stress Away Control the Breath, Control the Stress Chapter 6 - The Methods of Breathing Stress Away Abdominal Breathing Heng Ha Breathing Chapter Seven - Supplemental Breathing and Meditation Instructions Mental Concentration Training the Breath Posturing the Body Comments on Breathing Afterword

SynopsisTeaches the three paths that Taoist masters have used for centuries to create tranquillity in one's life. - Adapts ancient Taoist wisdom to address the problems of a frenetic lifestyle. - Offers clear instructions for releasing, massaging, and breathing stress away. - Explores the mind/body/stress connection, showing that once the mind is calm, the body can function at its best. Starting from the basic principle of "If you want to know how to eliminate stress, ask someone who is without stress," Stuart Alve Olson introduces the simple, time-tested exercises of Taoist masters to teach even the most harried Westerner how to go beyond reducing stress to eliminating it all together. Olson offers easy-to-use techniques to help us let go of tension and mental strain through breathing, mental relaxation, and massage. Readers will learn from fifth-century physician T'ao Hung-ching the Six Sounds therapy that can be practiced between phone calls at the office or during morning traffic. Whether rubbing a simple pressure point in the middle of a meeting or enjoying breathing methods like the Heng Ha breath all day long, readers will discover the gifts of tranquillity, health, and balance offered by age-old Taoist practices. Tao of No Stress utilizes traditional verse, photos, and the down-to-earth guidence of the author to teach both the experienced Taoist practitioner and the complete novice how to live stress free in a stress full world., Teaches the three paths that Taoist masters have used for centuries to create tranquillity in one's life. * Adapts ancient Taoist wisdom to address the problems of a frenetic lifestyle. * Offers clear instructions for releasing, massaging, and breathing stress away. * Explores the mind/body/stress connection, showing that once the mind is calm, the body can function at its best. Starting from the basic principle of "If you want to know how to eliminate stress, ask someone who is without stress," Stuart Alve Olson introduces the simple, time-tested exercises of Taoist masters to teach even the most harried Westerner how to go beyond reducing stress to eliminating it all together. Olson offers easy-to-use techniques to help us let go of tension and mental strain through breathing, mental relaxation, and massage. Readers will learn from fifth-century physician T'ao Hung-ching the Six Sounds therapy that can be practiced between phone calls at the office or during morning traffic. Whether rubbing a simple pressure point in the middle of a meeting or enjoying breathing methods like the Heng Ha breath all day long, readers will discover the gifts of tranquillity, health, and balance offered by age-old Taoist practices. Tao of No Stress utilizes traditional verse, photos, and the down-to-earth guidence of the author to teach both the experienced Taoist practitioner and the complete novice how to live stress free in a stress full world.

LC Classification NumberRA785.O46 2002