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Self-transformation through total training.
The warrior athlete presents a profile of the 'natural athlete' within everyone, suggesting that mind, body and spirit can be blended to enhance each person's natural abilities and therefore to enhance the quality of life.
This is not an exercise book. It
The Warrior Athlete teachers you:
How to reduce stress and increase energy through natural training.
How to avoid athletic inujuries.
How to break the circuit of tension.
Relaxation as a source of strength.
How to use mental practice to learn physical skills.
Whole body awareness.
Balance and unity of mind, body and spirit.
'Here is a totally different perspective on the making of an athlete...An exceptional work that belongs in most sports collections.'Library Journal
'An innovative approach to fitness applies Eaastern philosophies to the Western concepts of physical well-being and sports training...Unusual among fitness books for its readability and persuasiveness, this may prove to be valuable approach for many.'-Publishers Weekly
Dan Millman lives in san Rafael, California and is author of the bestseller, The Way of the Peaceul Warrior
Contents
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
Part One The map-Understanding the game
1 The lessons of nature/rules of the game
2 The power of awareness/hearing life's lessons
3 Preparation/a key to success
Part Two The groundwork-Developing talent
4 Mental talent/releasing the brakes
5 Emotional talent/fueling the fires
6 Physical talent/building the foundation
Part Three On the road-Moving with spirit
7 Techniques of training/smart, fast, and fun
8 Competition/Success in the moment of truth
9 The evolution of spirit/new games for new athletes
Part Four At journey's end-Achieving unity
10 Psycho-fitness/rebrith of the master athlete
11 The athletes meditation/the nature of spiritual training
Epilogue
The warrior athlete presents a profile of the 'natural athlete' within everyone, suggesting that mind, body and spirit can be blended to enhance each person's natural abilities and therefore to enhance the quality of life.
This is not an exercise book. It
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is a book that causes people to rediscover their full potential as 'natural athletes,' whether the field of physical endeavor is competitive or non-competitive, yoga or running.The Warrior Athlete teachers you:
How to reduce stress and increase energy through natural training.
How to avoid athletic inujuries.
How to break the circuit of tension.
Relaxation as a source of strength.
How to use mental practice to learn physical skills.
Whole body awareness.
Balance and unity of mind, body and spirit.
'Here is a totally different perspective on the making of an athlete...An exceptional work that belongs in most sports collections.'Library Journal
'An innovative approach to fitness applies Eaastern philosophies to the Western concepts of physical well-being and sports training...Unusual among fitness books for its readability and persuasiveness, this may prove to be valuable approach for many.'-Publishers Weekly
Dan Millman lives in san Rafael, California and is author of the bestseller, The Way of the Peaceul Warrior
Contents
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
Part One The map-Understanding the game
1 The lessons of nature/rules of the game
2 The power of awareness/hearing life's lessons
3 Preparation/a key to success
Part Two The groundwork-Developing talent
4 Mental talent/releasing the brakes
5 Emotional talent/fueling the fires
6 Physical talent/building the foundation
Part Three On the road-Moving with spirit
7 Techniques of training/smart, fast, and fun
8 Competition/Success in the moment of truth
9 The evolution of spirit/new games for new athletes
Part Four At journey's end-Achieving unity
10 Psycho-fitness/rebrith of the master athlete
11 The athletes meditation/the nature of spiritual training
Epilogue
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ISBN
913299227
Publication
Stillpoint Publishing