‘It’s been a pleasure to read this book and have found it to be an immense resource for work with clients, teaching, in my practice with seniors, and personally. Bernie and Glenys have provided great examples of the benefits of incorporating movement into healthier active lifestyles. Their detailed descriptions of exercises gave me an easy to implement roadmap to get off the couch and get moving!’
Candace Hind, MSW, RSW, PhD Candidate, School of Social Work, University of Windsor, Social worker/Instructor
Section One: The Value Of Movement 1.1 The Value Of Movement To Healthy Development 1.2 Movement Is Everywhere And In Everything We Do 1.3 Why Is Daily Movement So Important? 1.4 The Benefits Of Movement Section Two: How Space Affects Daily Social Interactions And Mood 2.1 Space And Eastern Philosophy 2.2 Theatrical Space 2.3. Interpersonal and Therapeutic Space 2.4 Therapy And Performance In A Taoist Context Section Three: Staying Healthy In An Unhealthy World- Reframing Behaviours And Attitudes 3.1Mistakes And Bad Habits - How To Remove Them 3.2 Mind Management Section Four: Simple Ways To Re-Integrate Healthy Movement Into Your Daily Life 4.1 No Need to Go to a Gym? 4.2 Starting Simply Section Five: Walking The Silk Road - Selected Eastern Based Exercises for Individuals 5.1 Essential Eastern Exercises 5.2 Adapted Exercises 5.3 Walking For Health 5.4 Breathe Smile Stretch - Brief Routines For Busy People 5.5 Cool Down Exercises Section Six: Moving With The Universe - Ideas And Suggestions from Western Movement Practice 6.1 From Stasis To Movement 6.2 Avoiding New Niggles- Preparing Body For Action 6.3 Exploring Your Body And Space 6.4 Exploring Movement Vocabulary 6.5 Reducing Stress Section Seven: Working With Groups 7.1 Leading Movement Workshops And Classes - Helping Others Change Their Story7.2 Exercises For Groups
Bernie Warren, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, is an internationally respected interdisciplinary researcher and teacher, and a widely published writer on the arts, education and healthcare, who loves teaching and makes learning FUN! He has taught in universities worldwide for over 35 years and, since his retirement, has been concentrating on his research and writing.
Glenys McQueen-Fuentes is a movement and physical theatre specialist whose research and interests include movement and music as integral languages across the curriculum and exploring methods for enlivening virtual pedagogy. She has lived and worked for extended periods in France, New Zealand and Mexico.
WARREN Stuart Warren completed his PhD at Cambridge in 19... więcej >