Healing Images: The Role of Imagination in Health
Author: Anees A Sheikh
In the Foreword to this new work, the Dalai Lama writes, "The reality of human existence includes our experience of illness, suffering and death. Pretending that we are not sick when we are, or that we will never die, would be as foolish as to deny the possibility of ever getting well.
"As living beings, we all wish for happiness and seek to avoid suffering. One of the major factors here is our mental attitude. Physical health is closely related to our state of mind. Scientific experiments have shown that if the mind is stable and calm, basic physical functions like digestion and sleep improve. On the other hand, when someone is mentally distressed, even the presence of friends, comfort and wealth will not make them happy."
Healing Images: The Role of Imagination in Health details the function and capacity of imagination in health. This work consists of 22 chapters and discusses theory, research, and clinical applications. Presented is a brief history of the use of imagery for healing in both Eastern and Western traditions, a review of research that deals with the physiological consequences of imagery and related approaches, and an explanation of how images lead to such bodily changes. Healing Images covers the latest theory and research on the relationship between imagery, cerebral laterality, and healing. An attempt is also made to integrate modern systems theory with concepts of information and energy, which disclose the role of imagery and love in health. Imagery and music in health are also discussed.
Healing Images examines how and why mental images help in connecting with our inner wisdom and covers in detail applications of imagery in pain management, smoking cessation, weight management, sex therapy, and the treatment of phobic disorders, eating disorders, cardiovascular disorders, depression, trauma, and cancer. This volume also explores imagery in intuition and spiritual development and includes a discussion of transpersonal and death images along with their implications for health and growth.
Larry Dossey
Healing Images may prove to be the bible in the role of imagination in health. Dr. Anees Sheikh helped invent this field, and he remains one of the foremost authorities in the world. All interested in how mind and body interact should acquaint themselves with this important work.—M.D., Author: Healing Beyond the Body and Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine
Joan Boryserko
This is an exceptional book for health professionals who are seriously interested in adding imagery to their therapeutic repertoire.—Ph.D., Author: Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and Inner Peace for Busy People: 52 Simple Strategies for Transforming Your Life
Booknews
These 22 contributions extol the increasingly recognized as legitimate therapeutic uses of mental imagery. Sheikh (psychology, Marquette U.; psychiatry and behavioral medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin) contributes to introductory chapters on healing images viewed historically and physiologically. Other theoretical/ research-oriented papers discuss issues of how images can heal, a model linking imagery with right brain stimulation and stress reduction, an "info-energy" model integrating conventional and complementary medicine for understanding imagery's role, and approaches mixing music with imagery. Clinical applications such as treating pain and guiding spiritual growth are also addressed. The book includes a foreword by the Dalai Lama. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Power Taiji
Author: Erle Montaigu
Move beyond the healing aspects of taiji and explore its martial side. You'll learn fast and explosive forms, as well as the slow-moving form that promotes the balance, coordination and timing needed for any fighting art. You'll also learn to augment your store of qi and channel it effectively in life-threatening situations. For academic study only.
Table of Contents:
IntroductionChapter 1 - Quijong Theory and Practice
Chapter 2 - Taji Long Form
Chapter 3 - Basic of Push-Hands and Related Methods
Chapter 4 - Advanced Concepts: The Four Levels of Taiji
Chapter 5 - Form Applications and Self-Defense
Conclusion
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