The Practice of Freedom
Author: Palmer, Wendy
ISBN: 9781645470847
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 27 Apr 2021
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback / softback
b>Drawing on the world's ancient wisdom traditions, American martial arts teacher Wendy Palmer translates the powerful teachings of aikido for everyday life./b>BR>BR>Drawing on the poetic wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, American sensei Wendy Palmer translates the powerful teachings of aikido for use in everyday life. With poignant reflections on her own life, including teaching inmates in a woman's federal prison, she describes how we can regain our sense of freedom, vitality, and integrity when under the duress of life's "attacks" by transforming our negativity into budo, or unconditional love. i>The Practice of Freedom/i> is invaluable not only for students of aikido and other movement and martial arts, but also for those who seek to live with confidence and self-reliance, to establish clear and compassionate boundaries, and to deepen their capacities for relationships.
ISBN: 9781645470847
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 27 Apr 2021
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback / softback
b>Drawing on the world's ancient wisdom traditions, American martial arts teacher Wendy Palmer translates the powerful teachings of aikido for everyday life./b>BR>BR>Drawing on the poetic wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, American sensei Wendy Palmer translates the powerful teachings of aikido for use in everyday life. With poignant reflections on her own life, including teaching inmates in a woman's federal prison, she describes how we can regain our sense of freedom, vitality, and integrity when under the duress of life's "attacks" by transforming our negativity into budo, or unconditional love. i>The Practice of Freedom/i> is invaluable not only for students of aikido and other movement and martial arts, but also for those who seek to live with confidence and self-reliance, to establish clear and compassionate boundaries, and to deepen their capacities for relationships.