Further Reading
The Book of Wing Chun Vol: 1
Form-sets: Tiny Idea, Detecting Hand-bridge and Darting Fingers
(Siu Nim Tau, Chum Kiu and Biu Jee)
What is Idea? Where does it exist in the human body? Which parts of the body are under Idea’s control? Is Idea beneficial to health? Why is that Idea cannot be deliberately utilised? How to unlock the door to Idea? How to make involuntary muscles voluntary? Musings and profound teachings from Grandmaster Chu Shong Tin.
The Book of Wing Chun Vol: 2
Wooden Dummy, Eight-chopping Knives and Six-point-five Pole New: Sharing from Students of Grandmaster Chu (12 articles)
The purpose of this book is to offer an objective analysis in detail on the Wing Chun martial art. Through precise descriptions together with rich illustrations and photos, learners of Wing Chun are provided an opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge of the martial art, and be inspired to embark on an advanced study.
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
An amazing book by Shunryu Suzuki
Informal talks on Zen meditation and pratice. A classic!
The Posture of Meditation
By the awesome Will Johnson of The Institute of Embodiment Training!
Will Johnson delves into the relationship we have with gravity and how we can turn it into a positive experience rather than a draining one.
The Great Stillness
Bruce Frantzis delivers Taoist meditation techniques beautifully
Frantzis studies under some of the great masters in China for over a decade following the Taoist path of warrior/healer/priest
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Translated by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Founder of the Integral Yoga Institutes and Satchidananda Ashram Yogaville. The Yoga Sutras are a complete manual for the study and practice of Yoga.
Breathe you are alive!
Sutra on the full awareness of breathing
Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who is on a lifelong mission to generate peace and reconciliation.
As A Man Thinketh and Other Writings
Long regarded a classic. "As a man thinketh in his heart so he is"
The power of positive thinking has the potential to truly change ones life.
The Endless Web
A guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system
In daily life, this connective tissue is an underlying determinant of movement quality, mood alertness and general well-being.
Cats Paws and Catapults
The surprising word of biomechanics
An fascinating comparison of human and biological technology that will change the way you look at each!
The Tibetan Yoga of Breath
Breathing Practices for Healing the Body and Cultivating Wisdom
Regulating the breath leads to radiance and wellness of body, mind and spirit.
Integral Yoga Hatha
Sri Swami Satchidananda demonstrates the Yoga system
Over 160 large photographs show Hatha expert Sri Swami Satchidananda performing more than 80 postures, breathing practices, relaxation, cleansing and concentration techniques.
The Way of the Peaceful Warrior
A 94-year-old mentor nicknamed Socrates teaches a way to maximise performance using a unique blend of Eastern philosophy and Western fitness to cultivate the true essence of a champion.
Millman's first-person account of his odyssey into realms of light, darkness, mind, body, and spirit has since become an international bestseller about the universal quest for happiness.
Towards a Psychology of Awakening
Buddhism, Psychotherapy and the Path of Personal and Spiritual Transformation
John Welwood shows how meditative awareness can help us develop more dynamic and vital relationships and how psychotherapy can help us embody spiritual realization more fully in everyday life.
The One Thing
The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
You want fewer distractions and less on your plate. The daily barrage of e-mails, texts, tweets, messages, and meetings distract you and stress you out. In The ONE Thing, you'll learn to cut through the clutter achieve better results in less time, build momentum toward your goal, dial down the stress, overcome that overwhelmed feeling, revive your energy, stay on track and master what matters to you.
Breathing Through the Whole Body
The Buddha's Instructions on Integrating Mind, Body, and Breath
Explains the complete series of steps in the Buddha's "Satipatthana Sutta" for refining awareness of the breath, from posture and center of gravity to extending breath awareness beyond the nostrils, lungs, and abdomen to the entire body. Another great book by Will Johnson.
The 4-Hour Work Week
Life is not all about work!
The latest tools and tricks, as well as high-tech shortcuts, for living like a diplomat or millionaire without being either.
Conscious Relationships
Dr. John Welwood teaching us how to "begin to work on one's most intractable feelings
Trouble spots in a relationship can actually be read like signposts that point to specific issues from the past that are unconsciously shaping the present.
Full Catastrophe Living
Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
Jon Kabat-Zinn s renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this classic, groundbreaking work which gave rise to a whole new field in medicine and psychology.
The Power of Internal Martial Arts
Combat and Energy Secrets of Ba Gua, Tai Chi and Hsing-i
Chi helps build relaxed speed and power without the use of muscular tension or adrenaline surges. Originally published in 1998, this book has become a martial arts classic.
MBCT for Depression
From the creators of the effective MBCT 8-week course
Step by step, the authors explain the "whys" and "how-tos" of conducting mindfulness practices and cognitive interventions that have been shown to bolster recovery from depression and anxiety and prevent relapses.
The Rise of Superman
An exploration of how extreme athletes break the limits of ultimate human performance and what we can learn from their mastery of the state of consciousness known as -flow.
Mindful Discipline
A Loving Approach to Setting Limits and Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
Shauna L. Shapiro and pediatrician Chris White offer parents simple yet powerful tools for raising mindful, respectful, and responsible children.
Rewire Your Anxious Brain
How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic and Worry
Using the practical self-assessments and proven-effective techniques in this book, you will learn to literally "rewire" the brain processes that lie at the root of your fears.
Non-Violent Communication
A Language of Life : Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships
Includes practical skills with a powerful consciousness and vocabulary to help you get what you want peacefully. Marshall Rosenberg offers insightful stories, anecdotes, practical exercises and role-plays that will dramatically change your approach to communication.
After the Ecstasy, the Laundry
How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path
One of the nation's leading Buddhist teachers and author of A Path with Heart and Buddha's Little Instruction Book uses moving stories to reveal the secret of discovering wisdom while pursuing personal spirituality.
A Path with Heart
The Classic Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
Perhaps the most important book yet written on meditation, the process of inner transformation, and the integration of spiritual practice into our Western way of life.
The Power of Vulnerability
Teachings on Authenticity, Connection and Courage
On The Power of Vulnerability, Dr. Brown offers an invitation and a promise that when we dare to drop the armor that protects us from feeling vulnerable, we open ourselves to the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.
Speaking Peace
Connecting with Others through Non-Violent Communication
Speaking Peace presents a seminal four-part model you can use immediately to connect to the spirit of love and generosity within you, and start contributing to the wellbeing of everyone you relate to.
The Practicing Mind
Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life - Master Any Skill or Challenge by Learning to Love the Process
In this enticing and practical book, Thomas Sterner demonstrates how to learn skills for any aspect of life, from golfing to business to parenting, by learning to love the process.
Stealing Fire
Fascinating look at the psychology, neurobiology, technology and pharmacology of flow states
Stealing Fire is a provocative examination of what's actually possible; a guidebook for anyone who wants to radically upgrade their life.
Yoga Anatomy
From breathing to inversions to standing poses, see how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints; how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness and how the spine, breathing and body position are all fundamentally linked.
Anatomy Trains
Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists
Using the metaphor of railway or train lines, the book explains how patterns of strain communicate through the myofascial 'webbing', contributing to movement stability and postural compensation.
