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Master the art of swimming : raise your performance with the Alexander technique / by Shaw, Steven,author.(CARDINAL)642156;
Includes bibliographical references (page 176) and index.In praise of swimming -- Steven's story -- The Shaw method -- Fun-da-mentals : core practices -- Breaststoke with ease -- Better your backstroke -- Learning to crawl again -- A Shaw way to fly.Presents a collection of exercises and therapeutic movements for swimmers to improve their performance.
Subjects: Alexander technique.; Swimming.; Swimming; Swimming;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Breathe like a bear [videorecording] : 30 mindful moments for kids to feel calm and focused anytime, anywhere / by Betts, Anni,illustrator.(CARDINAL)677087; Normand-Widmer, Charon,narrator.; Based on (work):Willey, Kira.Breathe like a bear.; Dreamscape Media,publisher.(CARDINAL)347553;
Narrator, Charon Normand-Widmer.This beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises is designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. Best of all, these thirty simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere: in the car on the way to the grocery store, during heavy homework nights at home, or even at a child's desk at school.DVD, Widescreen.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Fiction films.; Short films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Breathing exercises; Mindfulness (Psychology);
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 11
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Just breathe : meditation, mindfulness, movement, and more / by Chopra, Mallika,author.(CARDINAL)468954; Chopra, Deepak,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)345115; Vaughan, Brenna,illustrator.(CARDINAL)355852;
Includes bibliographical references (page 116).Breathe -- Move -- Be silent -- Notice -- Ask questions -- Create.For kids ages 8 to 12, this is an accessible and fun meditation and mindfulness how-to book filled with full-color illustrations, written by Mallika Chopra and with a foreword by Deepak Chopra. Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide written by none other than Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra. For kids ages 8 to 12, this book is full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and tips to lead a healthier, happier, and more connected life. The book includes practical advice on breathing techniques and guided meditations for a number of topics and scenarios. Beginners will learn the basics of meditation and how to get started, and those more experienced will learn how to improve their practice. This book will also teach kids how to prepare their own meditation spaces. Just Breathe is the go-to book for kids who want to learn more about mindfulness and meditation.830L
Subjects: Awareness; Meditation for children; Mindfulness (Psychology);
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 21
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Karate : the art of "empty hand" fighting / by Nishiyama, Hidetaka,author.(CARDINAL)665719; Brown, Richard Carl,1917-2007,author.(CARDINAL)875715; Dalke, Ray,writer of foreword.;
A comprehensive, highly illustrated manual with step-by-step instructions to all the basic movements and techniques of Shotokan Karate--the world's most widely practiced style of Karate.Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting is the definitive guide to Shotokan Karate - the most widely practiced style of Karate - and has inspired millions of Karate practitioners worldwide. Authored by one of the great masters of the art, Hidetaka Nishiyama, this book is a classic, groundbreaking work on the sport of Karate, and one of the first published in English. An Olympic sport, Karate is today practiced by over 100 million people worldwide. Nishiyama began his training under the instruction of Gichin Funakoshi, the legendary founder of Shotokan Karate. He helped establish the Japan Karate Association and, as head of the JKA's instructors training program, was instrumental in bringing Karate to the U.S. and other Western countries. When he arrived, he proceeded to train the first great generation of Karate instructors spawning a whole new generation of martial artists. Highly accessible and richly illustrated with over 1,000 photographs, this book is a comprehensive manual with step-by-step instructions to all the basic movements and techniques of Karate. Topics covered include: A brief history of Karate Theories and principles of the martial art Effective training and exercise methods Karate techniques including stances, blocks and attacks Defenses against weapons With a new foreword by Ray Dalke, who trained under Nishiyama and, at 8th Dan, is the highest ranking American in Shotokan Karate, Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand'' Fighting provides analyses from the standpoint of physics, physiology, philosophy, and body dynamics. The book's techniques apply to all styles of the martial art and is a valuable reference for any Karateka - stressing Nishiyama's lesson that mastery of the basics is not the end but merely the beginning of a lifelong journey.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Karate.; Martial arts.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Change your posture, change your life : how the power of the Alexander technique can combat back pain, tension and stress / by Brennan, Richard.(CARDINAL)366157;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The Alexander Technique is a proven method for breaking down bodily tension to restore natural ease of movement. Change Your Posture, Change Your Life examines every aspect of the technique, from how to release muscle tension to the secret key to good posture. This must-have guide will benefit all age groups and lifestyles: sufferers of muscular-skeletal problems like arthritis, backache, and headaches; parents concerned about their children's posture; anyone involved in sports and exercise; as well as musicians, actors, and health-care professionals.Alexander technique: the benefits -- The origin of the technique -- The development of the technique -- How the Alexander technique works -- Understanding posture -- Posture and education -- The secret key to good posture -- The effects of furniture on posture -- The hidden obstacle to improving posture -- Your inner acrobat -- Inside yourself -- Posture and shoes -- First steps to improving posture -- Posture and breathing -- Bringing your life back into balance.
Subjects: Posture.; Alexander technique.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Change your posture change your life [large print] : how the power of the Alexander technique can combat back pain, tension and stress / by Brennan, Richard,author.(CARDINAL)366157;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-367) and index.Alexander technique: the benefits -- The origin of the technique -- The development of the technique -- How the Alexander technique works -- Understanding posture -- Posture and education -- The secret key to good posture -- The effects of furniture on posture -- The hidden obstacle to improving posture -- Your inner acrobat -- Inside yourself -- Posture and shoes -- First steps to improving posture -- Posture and breathing -- Bringing your life back into balance.The Alexander Technique is a proven method for breaking down bodily tension to restore natural ease of movement. Change Your Posture, Change Your Life examines every aspect of the technique, from how to release muscle tension to the secret key to good posture. This must-have guide will benefit all age groups and lifestyles: sufferers of muscular-skeletal problems like arthritis, backache, and headaches; parents concerned about their children's posture; anyone involved in sports and exercise; as well as musicians, actors, and health-care professionals.
Subjects: Informational works.; Large print books.; Posture.; Alexander technique.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The actor's workbook : a practical guide to training, rehearsing and devising + video / by Clifton, Alex,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-356) and index.Machine generated contents note: A beginning -- Part One: Play -- Chapter One. Release -- Chapter Two. Imagine -- Chapter Three. Listen -- Chapter Four. Pulse -- Chapter Five. Impulse -- Part Two: Inhabit -- Chapter One. Mapping a world -- Chapter Two. Mapping a role -- Chapter Three. Rehearsing a role -- Part Three: Devise -- Chapter One. Deconstruct -- Chapter Two. Construct -- An ending."The Acting Workbook is an essential workbook for actors, actors in training and teachers of acting and drama. The workbook and video provide a clear, step-by-step guide to learning techniques in acting. The book presents a system of exercises which will develop core acting skills, offers techniques for developing an authored role and models for devising new work. These techniques are based on the practices of Konstantin Stanislavski and his recent theatrical descendants including Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner, Michael Chekhov and others. The exercises in the book are outlined in a student-centred approach, offering not only in-class exercises, but also pre-class exercises, educational frameworks, teaching-tips, suggested texts through which to apply the work, follow-up exercises and suggestions for further reading in each chapter. Enabling and guiding the actor's sustainable, communicable, believable transformation into an imagined reality, this workbook is filled with powerful and precise acting tools, each underpinned by a rigorous and well-explained philosophy of practice. The Acting Workbook includes video of the author teaching the exercises, with professional actors demonstrating the techniques to be learned"--
Subjects: Acting; Movement (Acting); Performing arts.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pilates : simple techniques for a strong, lithe, healthier body / by Kelly, Emily,author.(CARDINAL)538818; Hanscomb, Christine,photographer (expression)(CARDINAL)731101; Swain, Stephen,photographer (expression)(CARDINAL)542377;
Pilates works all the muscle groups in your body - with dramatic results. It can streamline your figure, making you longer and leaner, give you incredible posture and physical presence, build up your strength, and free you from any persistent little aches and pains. Pilates focuses on gaining muscle alignment, achieving a flexible spine and obtaining what is called 'core strength' - when the abdominals and back muscles create a girdle of strength that supports your torso effortlessly. Pilates can align your muscles and teach you balance with easy, efficient movements. All the techniques in this visual guide are designed to be carried out safely at home by beginners. More advanced variations are also included to challenge you as you progress. The exercises are illustrated with 350 photographs, with diagrams of the target muscles being worked to keep you on the right track.
Subjects: Exercise therapy.; Physical fitness.; Pilates method.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Game plan : a proven approach to work, live, and play at the highest level possible--for as long as possible / by Mancias, Michael,author.(CARDINAL)891225; Murphy, Myatt,author.(CARDINAL)346535; James, LeBron,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)343537;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-279).Mike Mancias has spent two decades developing and refining a winning blueprint for athletic excellence. He's worked with countless professional athletes, sports franchises, and the US Olympic Program. And his methods have propelled the rise of LeBron James, arguably the best-trained athlete in the world, and the gold standard for elite longevity. In Game Plan, he shares those secrets with the rest of us. Over the course of three parts--the first focused on nutrition ("Eat with performance first and foremost in your mind"), the second on physical training ("We find the best ways to keep the body in constant motion"), and the third on recovery ("Recovery doesn't start after performance but during performance")--Mancias guides readers on their own journey to tiptop performance. Revelations include the precise time to eat before an athletic pursuit, the hidden pitfalls of stretching, the right temperature for sleeping, therapeutic breathing techniques to turn off stress, and why naps are not just for babies. Throughout, Mancias makes the case that excellence must begin with the mind before it can manifest in the body--and shows you how to cultivate it. Game Plan offers an actionable, holistic, and comprehensive roadmap to peak performance.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Physical fitness.; Longevity.; Exercise.; Athletes;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 15
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101 mindfulness practices to ease anxiety : restore your mental wellness with breathwork, guided meditation, mindful movement & more / by August, Ashton,author.;
Includes index.Introduction -- Guided breathwork -- Guided meditation practices -- Guided yoga practices -- Empowering mindset techniques -- Mindfulness in action"Empower yourself to ease anxiety anywhere, anytime with this all-encompassing guide to living in the moment. Renowned wellness expert Ashton August has created 101 practical mindfulness exercises to calm your anxious mind. Support your journey to a centered self with: Easy guided yoga such as the Tension-Melting Supported Butterfly and the Lizard Lunge to Let Go, simple breathwork exercises such as The Breath of Surrender and Tranquil Lunar Breathing, and quick meditation and mind-set techniques such as the Golden Light of Protection and Self-Talk Mad Libs. With more than 100 ways to focus on being present, this must-have book is perfect for all experience levels. Use this as a guide to start a ritual, to build a more dedicated practice or simply as a go-to resource when anxiety hits. Get ready to take the first step to a more enlightened path and a calm, fulfilling existence" --
Subjects: Anxiety; Mindfulness (Psychology); Breathing exercises; Meditation; Yoga;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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