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Elemental Art Meditation Cards

Author : Anita Alexandra

Publisher : iUniverse

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 43,27 MB

Release : 2009-07

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 1440159661

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Elemental Art Meditation Cards: Living the Five Elements is a comprehensive guide to the Elemental Art Meditation Card Deck available through www.elementalartsolutions.com This 50-card deck of original artwork represents an individual cycle of ten passages for each of the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. It explores the material, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of each of these elemental metaphors as used in art and healing. The book will take you on a journey through the unique characteristics of each of the Five Elements, basic numerology, and the concept of yin and yang in a soulful and artisitic way that makes the sometimes complicated philosophical concepts of Chinese Medicine easier to understand. You will also learn to use a basic and an advanced layout of the cards; both specifically designed for this system. Elemental Art Meditation Cards are a fun, first step toward learning about the fundamentals of Chinese Medicine and the color metaphors of the Five Elements while offering surprising insight into your own personality and how you relate to others.



The Untamed Elemental

Author : Tasya Van Ree

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 13,72 MB

Release : 2022

Category : Divination cards

ISBN : 161180907X

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"You know the way already. The Mother Earth Deck is an intuition ally for complex times. Composed of 52 exquisite cards, each represents a facet of Mother Earth's medicine and wisdom as envisioned by renowned visual artist, Tasya Van Ree. The Moon guides us toward our inherent biorhythms and their link to refining creativity and spiritual development; Salt points to matters of vitality and longevity; the Phoenix informs us that a rebirth is on its way. When combined with your intention, these cards can serve as a nudge into the arms of your own inner guide, or they can simply help you determine your next steps on a project or the most helpful attitude to adopt in a tricky situation. An incredible tool for self-reflection, this gorgeous deck will help to reveal your own innate wisdom"--



Shotokan Kata 1: Heian Shodan in Daoist Eyes

Author : Adam Dobrzynski

Publisher : Adam's Shotokan Karate Books

Page : 55 pages

File Size : 43,60 MB

Release : 2021-01-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1736344714

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My book contains grammatical mistakes, and for that I am deeply sorry. This is the first book in a series, which is intented to examine the links between Shotokan Karate and the three teachings - Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. The book deals with Heian Shodan (aka Pinan Shodan) and the rest of Heian katas. We can learn a lot from the Chinese origins of Karate. Daoism (Taoism) in particular has been forgotten in modern times, as a tool for understanding Karate and improving it. There are very practical conclusions that we can come to, using Daoism. In order to achieve that, we must develop a deep understanding of the Heian katas using Chinese philosophy. The book explains how Yin and Yang and the Five Elements (Wuxing) theories are connected to the Heians. We especially concentrate on the Wood Element, which is the element of Heian Shodan, and has profound implications on the kata. Topics from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are brought up, including the relations between the basic katas and the organs and meridians. Then we turn to Emotional Karate, and observe the psychological benefit, that one could derive from Karate. Karate can contribute to our mental well-being. And our state of mind, as proven, effects our body - including chronic pains. After understanding the distinguishing qualities of Heian Shodan, we can understand why it is a particularly good kata for releasing a repressed anger. As for other issues: Some techniques are presented, in order to improve the kata and our benefit from it. We also learn how other katas may recuperate Heian Shodan. A mathematical formula of the five Heians is suggested, with an application to Heian Shodan's movements. Other Shotokan katas are also mentioned - as well as specific Karate moves and stances. Finally, we warn about excessiveness, and explain how to prevent it. By the way, several interesting topics are discussed: the far and the relatively modern history of Karate and of other martial arts, our Karate ancestors and even Chinese and Japanese characters and words. In conclusion, although the book deals with Chines philosophy, it has many very applicable sides.



Tarot and Other Meditation Decks

Author : Emily E. Auger

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 277 pages

File Size : 13,64 MB

Release : 2023-03-20

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1476647208

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Arthur E. Waite and artist Pamela Colman Smith's Rider-Waite Tarot (1909) is the most popular Tarot in the world. Today, it is affectionately referred to as the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot in recognition of the high quality of Smith's contributions. Waite and Smith's deck has become the gold standard for identifying and analyzing contemporary Tarot and other meditation decks based on archetypes. Developments in both visual and literary history and theory have influenced Tarot since its fifteenth-century invention as a game and subsequent adaptations for esotericism, cartomancy, and meditation. This analysis consider Tarot in relation to established modern and postmodern art movements, such as Symbolism, Surrealism, and Pattern and Decoration Art, as well as the concepts and theories informing both the dominance and the dissolution of the modernist "grid" and hierarchical priorities. This work also explores the close connection between Tarot and the invention of the literary novel and includes new material on the representation of Tarot in film and fiction. A new chapter addresses the growing influence of the archetypal "shadow" and "shadow work" on Tarot as an artistic form, narrative genre, and practice in the new millennium.



Calligraphy as Art and Meditation

Author : Gina Jonas

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 37,66 MB

Release : 2019-05

Category : Art

ISBN : 9780998767307

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Calligraphy as Art and Meditation presents a new approach to calligraphy, one uniquely suited to our time. In it, the making of calligraphic letter forms becomes a way to integrate mind, body, and feeling, to enrich creativity, and enhance well-being. The exercises in Western alphabetic writing, arranged in a guided progression, provide an opportunity to develop awareness, relax the mind, and open the door to artistic expression. The audience for Calligraphy as Art and Meditation includes: adult learners, meditators, teachers, therapists, artists and art students, graphic designers, and children of all ages. The training alphabets, from "Playball" to "Proteus," introduce you to the elements of calligraphy through a framework called the 3 "D"s: DESIGN, DUCTUS, and DYNAMICS. Tool usage is the foundation for calligraphic development. Here, the participant begins with the familiar pencil and progresses in gradual, developmental steps to the sophisticated edged pen. For a culture so deeply rooted in the written word, we have not, surprisingly, woven calligraphy into the general fabric of public life. Nonetheless, our current milieu is ripe for appreciating the values inherent in this art form. It is the mission of Calligraphy as Art and Meditation to conduct a joyful exploration of calligraphy in an attempt to find its untapped essence, and in this effort, to re-envision its role in our cultural life.



The Cards

Author : Patrick Maille

Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi

Page : 247 pages

File Size : 13,67 MB

Release : 2021-03-19

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 1496833015

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Tarot cards have been around since the Renaissance and have become increasingly popular in recent years, often due to their prevalence in popular culture. While Tarot means many different things to many different people, the cards somehow strike universal chords that can resonate through popular culture in the contexts of art, television, movies, even comic books. The symbolism within the cards, and the cards as symbols themselves, make Tarot an excellent device for the media of popular culture in numerous ways. They make horror movies scarier. They make paintings more provocative. They provide illustrative structure to comics and can establish the traits of television characters. The Cards: The Evolution and Power of Tarot begins with an extensive review of the history of Tarot from its roots as a game to its supposed connection to ancient Egyptian magic, through its place in secret societies, and to its current use in meditation and psychology. This section ends with an examination of the people who make up today’s tarot community. Then, specific areas of popular culture—art, television, movies, and comics—are each given a chapter in which to survey the use of Tarot. In this section, author Patrick Maille analyzes such works as Deadpool, Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman, Disney's Haunted Mansion, Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows, The Andy Griffith Show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and King of the Hill. The cards are evocative images in their own right, but the mystical fascination they inspire makes them a fantastic tool to be used in our favorite shows and stories.



Tarot Is a Healing Art

Author : Zachary D. Weaver Ph.D.

Publisher : Balboa Press

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 13,13 MB

Release : 2020-08-26

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 1982251417

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Understand Your Path to Unleash the Energy Healing Practitioner Within and Let the Tarot Be Your Guide! Are you stuck on a job that's not fulfilling? Are you suffering emotionally because you feel trapped in a box that you desperately desire to escape? You don't have to remain stuck in a profession that does not fulfill or nourish your soul. It's never too late to transition from that monotonous job into a path of service in direct alignment with your soul's calling. If you are reading this, you possibly feel like you should be doing more in this life to help heal yourself and humanity. You may feel called to a higher purpose. At the same time, you might be fearful about leaving that unfulfilling yet financially secure gig to pursue a healing practice. You might have self-doubts about your divine healing abilities and the potential of your gifts. I imagine you are unsure about how to prepare for the transition into an energy healing art. What if I told you that you could answer all those questions with the Tarot? Yes, you can become secure in your healing power and explore your gifts as an energy healing practitioner, and yes, you can satisfy the deep longing within. Tarot and the Healing Arts is for you. It is also an excellent resource for current healers who want to offer another modality in their practice. Let me show you how the Tarot can be your guide! If you're serious about transitioning from an unfulfilling personal and professional rut into a path directly aligned with your higher calling, Tarot and the Healing Arts is calling to you. In it, Tarotist and Reiki Practitioner Zachary Weaver, aka Dr. Z, explains: •What Tarot is •How the Tarot can help navigate through times of transition •How the Tarot can be a useful support tool when starting an energy healing practice •What specific insights are necessary to facilitate a successful transit into a healing practice and how to get them! •How to connect with your spirit guides •How to use specific Tarot spreads to gain clarity about where you are on the journey of transition Grab your copy now and start on a path to transforming your life, the lives of your clients, and your healing practice.



Art of 4 Elements

Author : Nataša Pantović

Publisher : Artof4elements

Page : 267 pages

File Size : 17,82 MB

Release : 2012-05-02

Category : Poetry

ISBN :

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Discover alchemy through poetry Discover love through alchemy Art of 4 Elements Spiritual Poetry and Art eBook The Art of Four Elements project is a collaboration of four artists: one poet, one photographer and two painters. The poetry is an inspiration for the work of the artists. Each of the artists has chosen 40 poems and has created the art work based on the theme and the ‘vibe' of each poem. Transforming the visible into words, and words into images, we stumbled upon the four elements, and upon each others’ expression of Love, Joy, Suffering, Compassion, Curiosity, and most of all, Wonder towards all the manifestations within Nature. The poetry, the photography, the drawings, all, attempt to deeper explore the infinite game of Life, through the exploration of: · Earth that is fixed, rigid, static and quiet, and symbolizes the world of senses; · Water that is the primordial Chaos, is fluidity and flexibility, and symbolizes the world of emotions; · Air that has no shape and is incapable of any fixed form. It is a symbol of thoughts. · Fire that is boundless and invisible, and is a parching heat that consumes all, or within its highest manifestation, becomes the expression of Divine Love; and · Spirit that stands at the center of the four elements as an Essence, an Observer, Consciousness coming forth to experience the magic of Life.



Black Belt

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Publisher :

Page : 112 pages

File Size : 27,56 MB

Release : 1983-09

Category :

ISBN :

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The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.



A Sociology of Mystic Practices

Author : Dann Wigner

Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers

Page : 299 pages

File Size : 40,14 MB

Release : 2018-06-08

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1532636873

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This book investigates the process of spiritual borrowing between the emergent church (EC) and the Christian mystical tradition. From its inception, the EC has displayed interest in mystic practices, but the exact nature of this interest or how these practices are appropriated and reinterpreted in the EC context has not been researched. My research shows that the emergent church is appropriating Christian mystic practices by investing these practices with their own theological content. The practices themselves are changed to fit in their new context, showing that EC belief shapes EC behavior. My study adds a new case study perspective to the sociological examination of the process of spiritual borrowing, especially through close inspection of how a spiritual practice changes to fit a new theological context. Additionally, my book contributes to the study of the complex relationship between belief and behavior.