Zen imagery exercises - meridian exercises for wholesome living

ZEN Imagery Exercises
	Foreword
	Preface
	Contents
	Chapter 5 : Basic Exercises 75
	Chapter 6: Complementary Exercises      91
	Introduction     13
	Chapter 1 : Exercise and Body-Mind Integration      21
	Chapter 2 : Imagery, Breathing, and Relaxation 37
	Chapter 3 : The Principles of Meridian Exercise     53
	Chapter 4: The Function of Meridians	63
	Chapter 7 : Work Exercises 101
	Chapter 8 : Type Exercises 109
	Chapter 13 : Balancing Ki According to Types 191
	Chapter 14 : Working with Specific Physical Problems 205
	Chapter 11 : Finishing Exercises	149
	Chapter 12 : Family Exercises 153
	Introduction
	Health Comes from Joy in Life
	Universal Principles
	The Nature of Life
	Health Fads
	Oneness of Knowing and Doing
	Learning with the Body
	Exercise and Body-Mind Integration
	The Meaning of Health
	Exercise for Health
	Exercise as a Reflection on Life
	Listening to Our Body
	Awareness and Movement
	Work and Play
	How to Keep at It
	Imagery, Breathing, and Relaxation
	The Opposite Approach
	Imagery in Movement
	Imagery and Exercise
	Breathing and Movement
	Ki and Relaxation
	Releasing Tension
	Imagery Breathing
	Chapter 3
	The Principles of Meridian Exercise
	Health in the Orient
	Meridian Exercises
	What Are the Meridians?
	Chapter 4
	The Function of Meridians
	Lung and Large Intestine Meridians
	Spleen and Stomach Meridians
	Heart and Small Intestine Meridians
	Kidney and Bladder Meridians
	Heart Constrictor and Triple Heater Meridians
	Liver and Gallbladder Meridians
	Basic Exercises
	How to Practice the Basic Exercises
	Exercises “Z” and “I” (Starting Positions)
	Exercises “p” and “q” (Conception and Governor Vessels)
	Exercise “A” (Lung and Large Intestine Meridians)
	Exercise “B” (Spleen and Stomach Meridians)
	Exercise “C” (Heart and Small Intestine Meridians)
	Exercise “D” (Kidney and Bladder Meridians)
	Exercise “E” (Heart Constrictor and Triple Heater Meridians)
	Exercise “F” (Liver and Gallbladder Meridians)
	Complementary Exercises
	Moving with Mental Images
	Exercise “Y”—Taking Flight (Lung and Large Intestine Meridians)
	Exercise “W”—Knee Lift (Spleen and Stomach Meridians)
	Exercise “U”—Seesaw (Heart and Small Intestine Meridians)
	Exercise “T”—Hip Walk (Kidney and Bladder Meridians)
	Exercise “R”—Bear Twist (Heart Constrictor and Triple Heater Meridians)
	Exercise “S”—Looking Over Shoulder (Liver and Gallbladder Meridians)
	Exercise “Q”—Head Drop (Governor Vessel)
	Exercise “P”—Belly Drop (Conception Vessel)
	Chapter 7
	Work Exercises
	Exercise “X” (Lung and Large Intestine Meridians)
	Exercise “O” (Spleen and Stomach Meridians)
	Exercise “K” (Heart and Small Intestine Meridians)
	Exercise “J” (Kidney and Bladder Meridians)
	Exercise “G” (Heart Constrictor and Triple Heater Meridians)
	Exercise “L” (Liver and Gallbladder Meridians)
	Type Exercises
	Imagery Exercises by Types
	Restoring a Balance in Energy
	Becoming Aware of Imbalances
	Exercise “a” (Lung Meridian)
	Exercise “y” (Large intestine Meridian)
	Exercise “w” (Stomach Meridian)
	Exercise “b” (Spleen Meridian)
	Exercise “c” (Heart Meridian)
	Exercise “u” (Small Intestine Meridian)
	Exercise “t” (Bladder Meridian)
	Exercise “d” (Kidney Meridian)
	Exercise “d” (Heart Constrictor Meridian)
	Exercise “r” (Triple Heater Meridian)
	Exercise “s” (Gallbladder Meridian)
	Exercise “f” (Liver Meridian)
	Imagery Exercises for Better Appearance
	Exercising and Appearance
	Overweight and Types by Meridians
	Type A (Lung and Large Intestine Meridians)
	Type B (Spleen and Stomach Meridians)
	Type C (Heart and Small Intestine Meridians)
	Type D (Kidney and Bladder Meridians)
	Type E (Heart Constrictor and Triple Heater Meridians)
	Type F (Liver and Gallbladder Meridians)
	Reclining Exercises
	Exercise “j” (Large Intestine Meridian)
	Exercise “i” (Spleen Meridian)
	Exercise “h” (Lung Meridian)
	Exercise “z” (Stomach Meridian)
	Exercise “k” (Triple Heater Meridian)
	Exercise “n” (Heart Meridian)
	Exercise “g” (Heart Constrictor Meridian)
	Exercise “l” (Conception and Governor Vessels)
	Exercise “H” (Kidney Meridian)
	Exercise “x” (Liver and Gallbladder Meridians)
	Exercise “o” (Bladder Meridian)
	Exercise “m” (Small Intestine Meridian)
	Exercise “v” (Small Intestine Meridian)
	Chapter 11
	Finishing Exercises
	Exercise “M” (Neck and Shoulder Adjustment)
	Exercise “N” (Head stand)
	Exercise “M” (Completion)
	Family Exercises
	Exercise and Shiatsu
	Tips on Practicing Family Exercises
	Seated Position
	Back Extension
	Relaxing Shoulders
	Relaxing Arms
	Arm Rotation
	Relaxing Neck
	Neck Rotation
	Shoulder Rotation
	Torso Extension
	Shoulder Press
	Spine Extension
	Side Position
	Shoulder Rotation
	Arm Rotation
	Thigh Stretch
	Back Stretch
	Side Stretch
	Spine Twist
	Back Press
	Face-down Position
	Spine Press
	Back Press
	Spinal Adjustment
	Lumbar Adjustment
	Leg Press
	Bent Leg Press
	Leg Press
	Face-up Position
	Stroking Abdomen
	Stretching Inside of Leg
	Stretching Outside of Leg
	Stretching Back of Leg
	Stretching Front of Leg
	Preparation for Lumbar Twist
	Ankle Exercise
	Shoulder Adjustment
	Neck Adjustment
	Two-Arm Stretch
	Waist Lift
	Balancing Ki According to Types
	Working with Ki
	Developing an Awareness of Types
	The Meaning of Emptiness
	Large Intestine Meridian Kyo
	Lung Meridian Kyo
	Stomach Meridian Kyo
	Spleen Meridian Kyo
	Heart Meridian Kyo
	Small Intestine Meridian Kyo
	Bladder Meridian Kyo
	Kidney Meridian Kyo
	Heart Constrictor Meridian Kyo
	Triple Heater Meridian Kyo
	Gallbladder Meridian Kyo
	Liver Meridian Kyo
	Working with Specific Physical Problems
	Treat the Basic Cause
	Disorders of Musculoskeletal System Neck and Shoulder Tension (Stiff Shoulders)
	Cervico-brachialgia
	Tenosynovitis (Inflammation of Tendon Sheath)
	Inflammation of Knee Joint
	Low Back Pain
	Arthritis
	Disorders of Digestive System Indigestion
	Constipation
	Hemorrhoids
	Disorders of Circulatory System Hypertension
	Angina Pectoris
	Hypotension
	Disorders of Respiratory System The Common Cold
	Coughing
	Sinus Problems
	Asthma
	Disorders of Nervous System Neuralgia
	Paralysis
	Insomnia
	Metabolic and Hormonal Disorders Diabetes
	Gout
	Basedow’s Disease
	Excretory and Reproductive Disorders Kidney Diseases
	Cystitis
	Dysmenorrhea
	Chilling and Aversion to Cold
	Prostatic Hypertrophy
	Impotence
	Disorders of the Skin and Sense Organs Dermatitis (Urticaria)
	Eczema and Athlete’s Foot
	Rough Skin and Blemishes
	Eyestrain and Myopia
	Hearing Problems
	Afterword
	References
	List of Exercises
	Index