Lee Holden

In the face of burnout, lack of passion, and endless to-do lists, what if to achieve more you need to do less? “There’s too much at stake not to slow down,” shares Qi Gong master Lee Holden. “By slowing down, you will gain time, energy, focus, and clarity.” The idea that slowing down can lead to more productivity may sound too good to be true, but research confirms it does this and more - if only we can figure out a way to apply it in our everyday lives. In this transformative guide, Holden shares The Slow Method, principles of slow mind, body, and relationships drawn from the philosophical wisdom of Eastern meditation, martial arts, and philosophies, and merged with Western science. The resulting practices offer ways for accessing the magical benefits of slowing down to create lasting change in your life and the lives of those you love. Whether you’re practicing primal shaking or gratitude meditation for the mind; vagal breathing, optimal digestion acupressure, or in-the-moment nature methods for body; or heartful self-connection, conscious communication, or sexual reflexology for relationships, you’re learning the power of slow. With small, incremental changes, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of how to slow down and increasingly embrace life’s rhythms along the way as you cultivate and absorb the life-giving energy that we’re all in dire need of.

Published as Ready, Set, Slow in the United StatesIn the face of burnout, lack of passion and endless to-do lists, what if to achieve more you need to do less?In this accessible guide, Lee Holden shares The Slow Method, principles of slow mind, body and relationships drawn from the philosophical wisdom of Eastern meditation, martial arts and philosophies, and merged with Western science. The resulting practices offer a comprehensive understanding of how to slow down and increasingly embrace life's rhythms.Whether you're practising primal shaking or gratitude meditation for the mind; vagal breathing or optimal digestion acupressure, you’ll learn to access the magical benefits of slowing down to create lasting change in your life and the lives of those you love.'Slow is a breakthrough in modern living. Lee gives us techniques that anyone can benefit from' - Deepak Chopra'Lee unlocks the ancient biohacking techniques of the East' - Dave Asprey aka The Father of Biohacking'Truly an inspiration. He always amazes me with how he takes ancient wisdom and makes it accessible.' - James Nestor, international bestselling author of Breath

Within every person there is a place full of energy, health, and happiness. Practicing Chi Kung allows us to visit this place of inner vitality and harmony, clearing physical and mental stress, detoxifying the body and mind, and helping us return to our natural state of abundant health, calmness, and mental clarity. An ideal complement to the treatment of chronic pain, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, headaches, and even heart disease and cancer, Chi Kung is a way to take control of your physical, mental, and spiritual health and live a long and healthy life. In Simple Chi Kung, Taoist master Mantak Chia distills thousands of Chi Kung practices into one simple daily routine perfect for beginners and ideal as a warm-up to more advanced practices. Designed to relax our muscles, loosen the joints, improve circulation, and develop flexibility, strength, resiliency, and suppleness, the gentle, flowing movements of Chi Kung mirror the movements of nature and help practitioners connect to their own inner flow of chi, clearing blockages and stagnation in our life-force energy and tapping in to our natural powers of healing and disease prevention. Walking readers step-by-step through each exercise, from movement work with the knees, hips, and spine to internal energy work through controlled breathing, Master Chia explains how daily practice of Chi Kung cultivates life-force energy, a stronger immune system, emotional balance, and spiritual awareness, transforming the patterns and assumptions that limit our body and mind as well as enhancing our connection to nature and the universe.

A blend of Eastern movements and Western fitness offers the perfect total workout to boost your energy and improve your focus. With inspiration from tai chi, qi gong, and meditation, author Lee Holden creates simple routines for improving your health. Learn breathing techniques, nutritional tips, and advice on simple lifestyle changes to increase vitality. In the morning, the seven-minute sequence wakes up the body with flowing movements and stretches designed to charge the muscles with energy and focus the mind for the rest of the day. In the evening, the exercises clear stress and calm the mind for sound sleep. With more than 125 step-by-step photographs, variations for more targeted workouts, and additional routines for more relaxed weekends, 7 Minutes of Magic will empower you to feel your best today. "By skillfully blending the ancient tenets of Eastern disciplines into our Western lifestyle, 7 Minutes of Magic gives us the key to a long, healthy, happy life through an enjoyable and accessible fitness program."- Nicholas Perricone, bestselling author of 7 Secrets to Health, Beauty and Longevity