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1) Meditation
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Discover the gift of relaxation with the ancient practice of meditation. Meditation allows us to cope with stresses and strains naturally and without drugs. This program is designed specifically for individuals suffering from an illness. See actual meditation sessions and discussions on the origins and philosophy of this ancient therapy. This program is presented by Petrea King a meditation teacher and author of the best-selling book 'A Quest for...
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Maya Deren is one of the most important American experimental filmmakers of all time. Along with being a filmmaker, Deren was a choreographer, dancer, film theorist, poet, lecturer and photographer, and she brings all of these disciplines together in her dreamlike and ecstatic films. Stan Brakhage called Maya Deren "the mother of us all." The history of avant-garde film is unthinkable without her.
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35mm enlarged from 16mm with 2K digital insert from 16mm 1.37:1 black & white sound, 12:27 minutes; production assistance Miriam Arsham, Alexander Hammid; with Chao-li Chi; music a mix of Chinese classical flute and drums recorded in Haiti by Maya Deren; preserved by Bruce Posner and Anthology Film Archives at Cineric, Inc. and Trackwise from camera original, optical negative and composite prints with funding provided by the Women's Film Preservation...
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ON MEDITATION is a compilation of portraits that explore the deeply personal practice of meditation in all its myriad forms. Practiced for thousands of years, meditation is at once profound and simple: the focused attempt to move beyond conditioned thinking into a deeper state of awareness. Yet, what does that path, one of the inner journey, which is above all a private, interior one really look like? ON MEDITATION conveys first-hand experiences of...
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Taking the mindful approach a step further, Dr. Bauer provides you with an insightful examination of meditation. In addition to reviewing the multitude of benefits that meditation can provide as both a coping strategy and a preventive measure, Dr. Bauer walks you through a number of steps you can take to help establish a successful meditation session so you can make the most of this practice.
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Tai chi is both moving meditation and movable meditation-you can perform the form anywhere, and you carry the mental aspects with you in every situation. This exemplifies the principle of tranquility within movement, and movement within tranquility. Continue your study of the form with turn and pat the foot and ride the tiger.
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Artist, educator, and A Field Guide to Color author Lisa Solomon shares her unfettered enthusiasm for color in this daily practice series. You'll experiment with color theory, patterns, and layering as you move through a variety of watercolor prompts. You'll also work with masking fluid, gesso, gouache and other materials as you alternate between painting and revealing color. Be prepared to fully engage in color exploration and cultivate mindfulness....
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Great Courses volume 5
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Now learn about the most beneficial physical conditions for personal meditation. First, consider the time of day and the physical setting that will best serve to practice. Then, study the most effective sitting postures on the floor, cushions, or chair and the optimum alignment of the body for mindfulness meditation.
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Now learn about the most beneficial physical conditions for your meditation. First, consider the time of day and the physical setting that will best serve your practice. Then, study the most effective sitting postures on the floor, cushions, or chair and the optimum alignment of the body for mindfulness meditation.
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Great Courses volume 7
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Taking the mindful approach a step further, Dr. Bauer provides you with an insightful examination of meditation. In addition to reviewing the multitude of benefits that meditation can provide as both a coping strategy and a preventive measure, Dr. Bauer walks you through a number of steps you can take to help establish a successful meditation session so you can make the most of this practice.
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Great Courses volume 16
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Tai chi is both moving meditation and movable meditation-you can perform the form anywhere, and you carry the mental aspects with you in every situation. This exemplifies the principle of tranquility within movement, and movement within tranquility. Continue your study of the form with turn and pat the foot and ride the tiger.
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In recent decades, science has confirmed that meditation, when correctly practiced, offers lasting benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health. Gain a clear understanding of the essence of meditation-and how best to practice it-in 24 lessons filled with guided exercises, principles and techniques, and more.
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Barbara combines the best meditative techniques from around the world and sets them to very beautiful and comforting music. This video contains great meditations to help significantly reduce stress and anxiety in our everyday lives. Barbara's guided meditations are easy-to-follow. And her techniques will produce results that will last a lifetime.
17) Real Zen for Real Life: Just Sitting and Working with Kōans - Meditation Checkup: Walking Meditation
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Real Zen for Real Life volume 22
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Delve into the two major Japanese schools of Zen. First, examine the direct approach of the Sōtō school, in which the practice of sitting and clearing the mind to a state of "nonthinking" is emphasized above intellectual exercises. Then, turn to the "pressure cooker" Rinzai approach, which focuses on kōans and examining the paradoxical nature of being to work towards enlightenment.
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Often grouped together with other mindful practices, Dr. Bauer dedicates an entire lecture to moving meditation, including yoga, tai chi, and qi gong. Although these methods have existed for thousands of years, the scientific benefits of integrating these practices into modern Western healing have just recently begun to emerge. Dr. Bauer reviews this research and provides examples of how these techniques could help you.
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Rodney Yee Yoga volume 6
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In this calming meditation, Rodney helps bring hectic lives into balance.
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Great Courses volume 1
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What makes a true "empire"? How do empires rise and flourish? How do they decline and fall? Discover pointed answers to these and other fundamental questions about the study of empires in this engaging course overview.
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