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<\/a>The Tao of Movement<\/span><\/strong>\nA Guide to Chinese Medicine for Movers<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Discover your body as a landscape where the seasons alternate.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Tao of Movement<\/em> is an\u00a0exceptional practical guide for everyone working with the body and movement\u2014dancers, performers, physical theater actors, instructors, therapists, athletes, yogis, bodyworkers, and Qigong practitioners. In this book, Zuna Vesan combines her many years of experience in dance with knowledge from traditional Chinese medicine and Qigong. This unique book is the result of seven years of research connecting dance with the principles of Chinese medicine, carried out through the projects Dance and Medicine<\/a><\/strong><\/em> and Dancing Qigong<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, which included practical seminars, lectures, research, and international studies.<\/p>\n It offers valuable insights into maintaining health under greater physical strain through the Chinese medical view of the “organ world.” The book addresses prevention, injury avoidance, and support for healing their consequences. It also explores psychological aspects such as stage fright, success and failure, overcoming pain, the inability to release mental tension after performance, and the significance of crisis as part of personal development.<\/p>\n The book offers:<\/strong><\/p>\n This is not a book to read just once. It is a compass, a guide, and a companion on your journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n Some of the main themes of the book:<\/strong><\/p>\n How can Taoist philosophy enrich the life of a modern mover? And many many more :-).<\/em><\/p>\n The book was published in English in November 2024 by Singing Dragon. Read the foreword by Charlie Brittain<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Read the interview with Zuna about the book<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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\nThe human body and its energy sources
\nChannels of Qi \u2013 meridians and their use in movement expression
\nThe power of Qigong in the profession of mover
\nFood quality for a mover
\nThe organ system as a well-functioning state
\nPsycho-spiritual aspects of organs
\nWhat is Yin and what is Yang?
\nYin and Yang and the human body
\nYin and Yang transformations of body’s and mind’s needs
\nWhat should a mover do during winter, spring, summer and autumn?
\nDiet for each season
\nWhat are the kidneys in charge of in the body of the mover?
\nKnees of a\u00a0mover
\nPregnancy, childbirth and subsequent convalescence
\nMoxibustion (moxa) in the mover\u2019s first aid kit
\nMovement, tendons, blood quality and physical performance
\nTendon injuries and their treatment
\nMuscles \u2013 their capacity, but also their shape
\nMuscle abuse during movement
\nPsychic connections and symbolism
\nA mover on a journey<\/p>\n
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We plan to release it in Czech as well, by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n
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