Centered and Connected (Paperback)

Thea Rytz

ISBN 10: 1556437986 / ISBN 13: 9781556437984

Published by North Atlantic Books,U.S., Berkeley, CA, 2009

About this Item

Paperback. Centered and Connected presents body-based techniques that integrate practices of self-reflection and non-judgmental awareness in order to foster healing, build self-esteem, and develop a stronger connection to one's body. Author Rytz explores the disconnection between the mind and body, which can create alienation, lack of self-acceptance, and more serious emotional problems. Some of the body areas explored include the head, heart, hands, feet, stomach, and pelvis, as well as body-related phenomena such as the breath, gravity, and the voice. Each topic is followed by four simple and enjoyable activities meant to improve the body-mind relationship. There are 128 activities in all. More than 250 photographs and illustrations help readers visualize and utilize the exercises described. Presents body-based techniques that integrate practices of self-reflection and non-judgmental awareness in order to facilitate healing, build self-esteem, and develop a stronger connection to one's body. This book draws on specific mindfulness techniques, designed to help those who tend to neglect their personal needs or ignore their limits. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Centered and Connected (Paperback)
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S., Berkeley, CA
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1556437986
• ISBN 13: 9781556437984
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Centered and Connected presents body-based techniques that integrate practices of self-reflection and non-judgmental awareness in order to foster healing, build self-esteem, and develop a stronger connection to one’s body. Author Rytz explores the disconnection between the mind and body, which can create alienation, lack of self-acceptance, and more serious emotional problems. Some of the body areas explored include the head, heart, hands, feet, stomach, and pelvis, as well as body-related phenomena such as the breath, gravity, and the voice. Each topic is followed by four simple and enjoyable activities meant to improve the body-mind relationship. There are 128 activities in all. More than 250 photographs and illustrations help readers visualize and utilize the exercises described.

About the Author

With her extensive background in body-based therapies, Thea Rytz developed a body awareness program at the University Hospital at Berne, Switzerland, to treat those suffering from eating disorders. She is also the collaborator in a successful government-sponsored program to develop songs for children to improve their self-esteem. Rytz currently resides in Berne.