{"product_id":"the-intuitive-body-isbn-9781583942123","title":"The Intuitive Body","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Intuitive Body \u003c\/i\u003edraws on the principles of the non-aggressive Japanese martial art aikido and meditation to present a fresh approach to cultivating awareness, attention, and self-acceptance. Author Wendy Palmer shows readers through basic practice and partner exercises how to become more aware of the body and trust its innate wisdom. She introduces exercises from the Conscious Embodiment and Intuition Training program she pioneered, connection movement, meditation, and breathing. These exercises form a daily practice that can help the process of integration, of deepening and unifying the self, and learning to deal with fear and anger. Written in a direct yet nurturing style and based on the author’s many years of practice and teaching, this revised edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Intuitive Body \u003c\/i\u003econtains new material on Conscious Embodiment movement and meditation practices. Also here are new chapters on advocating without aggressing and the wisdom of not knowing — embodying the qualities of dignity and integrity in everyday life. The book is ideal for readers who are already engaged in the process of becoming, as well as for those who are looking for ways to find the courage to begin.Preface to the New Edition\u003cbr\u003eForeword to the 2000 Edition by Sue Bender\u003cbr\u003eForeword by George Leonard\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmbodying a Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLooking at the Foundations of My Perceptions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Influence of Aikido Traditions in My Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow the Videotape Supplements Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow This Book Works\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. The Body—Establishing Our Ground\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 1. Coming to the Path\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Reference Point and a Technique\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eInto the Present\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eComing Into Sensation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnowing the River\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2. The Elements of Basic Practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Centering Triad: Three Parts\u003cbr\u003eof Attentional Concentration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUtilizing Our Breath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBalancing Our Energy Field\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeeling Gravity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePracticing the Technique\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePersonalizing Basic Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePracticing and Accepting the Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3. Adding a Quality\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy a Quality?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIdentifying a Quality\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing the Body as the Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Centerpiece for Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChaper 4. Energy and Stability\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnergy Follows Attention\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmbellishing Our Center Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Spiral-Breath Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTake Your Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5. Learning\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eApproaches to Learning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eInterest versus Fear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grinch and the “Yes .... And, ...” Technique\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractice and Training\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMistakes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFilling in a Hole\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. The Mind—Shaping Our Concepts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 6. The Spirit of Inquiry\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Habit of Interest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fine Art of Questioning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Buoyant State of Curiosity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Don’t-Know Mind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7. Not-Knowing\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Journey into Emptiness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiming\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMystery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrength of Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8. Intuition\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorking from a Stable Base\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNot-Knowing: The Doorway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreating Manageable Pieces for the Process\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eInterpreting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNonverbal Communication\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Wisdom Arising—Ways Our Soma is Organized\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 9. The Energetic Field\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShaping Our Field:\u003cbr\u003eTriangle, Square, and Circle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePracticing Being Both Positive and Receptive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10. Attentional States\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDropped Attention\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOpen Attention\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllipted Attention\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlended Attention\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTraining Attentional States\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11. Splits\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasic Splits in the Body\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDisembodiment \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThree Centers: Head, Heart and \u003c\/i\u003eHara\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTechniques Toward Unification: Healing the Split\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOverride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Do I Know When I Am Unified?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV. Embodied Action\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 12. \u003ci\u003eIrimi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Spirit of \u003c\/i\u003eIrimi\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFacing Our Fear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvolving by Manageable Percentages\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCounterphobia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003eIrimi \u003ci\u003eof Questioning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13. Different Approaches\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Masculine–The Motivating Force\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Feminine and Non-Action\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBalance: Integrating Masculine and Feminine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Magical Turnaround\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiscovering Aspects of Our Being\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14. The Path Never Ends\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dance of Clarity and Obscurity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur Human Prerogative\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15. Integration\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStage One: Seeing What Is\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStage Two: Accepting What Has Been Seen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStage Three: Changing the Situation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Process\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Journey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16. Advocating Without Aggression\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnlightened Schizophrenia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVertical and Horizontal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eListening: The Receptive Circle Shape\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvocating: The Irimi Shape\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sword That Gives Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17. Balancing Mastery and Mystery\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMastery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eConcentration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eContainment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMystery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Flow State\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNot-knowing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Balance of Mastery \u0026amp; Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRecognizing ‘Agenda Based’ Not-knowing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eConclusion \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V. Practice Guides\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eUtilizing Your Breath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBalancing Your Energy Field\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeeling Gravity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvoking and Choosing a Quality\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasic Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpiral-Breath Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Yes.... And, ...” Technique\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePositive\/Receptive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDropped Attention\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOpen Attention\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMetta Meditation \u003c\/i\u003e“I’ve used the methods that I learned in conscious embodiment every single day, and they’ve quietly transformed the way that I deal with the challenges and opportunities that present themselves in my life—at work and at home.”\u003cbr\u003e—Chris Grant, founder of 14A Conversations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Working with conscious embodiment has had a direct and profound impact in both my personal and professional life. The ability to ‘center’ and ‘rebalance’ has been invaluable as I grow our business through uncharted waters. These new skills have played a key role in both my home and work success.”\u003cbr\u003e—John L. Hall, Senior Vice President, Oracle University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A useful, inspiring book for anyone exploring . . . embodied movement, energetic meditation, and intuitive knowledge.” \u003cbr\u003e— \u003ci\u003eYoga Journal\u003c\/i\u003eWendy Palmer developed Conscious Embodiment over 25 years ago. A sixth-degree black belt in aikido and chief instructor at Aikido of Tamalpais in Sausalito, CA, she is also the author of the \u003ci\u003eIntuitive Body \u003c\/i\u003eDVD. She lives in Marin, CA.\u003cb\u003eFrom the Introduction: How This Book Works\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn this book I am presenting my approach to rediscovering the part of ourselves that is wise, kind, and capable of clear and powerful embodied action. This way of being arises out of what I call the “intuitive state,” a spontaneous, intelligent, and creative aspect of ourselves which has not been distorted by our fear and confusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntuition usually arises in a nonlinear fashion. In our Western culture, the habit of sequential thought has been given a superior role in respect to the way life is viewed. In my opinion, based on living in this culture and experiencing the result of this priority, it does not work. It has not made us happy. There are millions of years of evolution in our cells. A deep store of wisdom lies within and we must look within to access it. We can use our discomfort and dissatisfaction with life to investigate other possibilities or ways of living. We can invite our intuition, our wise knowing, to govern or lead our choices toward a full embrace of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first part of this book deals with becoming grounded in our bodies. Without a firm root system or foundation, intuitive perceptions cannot be focused into embodied action. The second section discusses mental perception and working with the movement and power of our thoughts. This paves the way for us to find how to create a spacious environment from which the wisdom of our intuition can arise, as discussed in the third section. The fourth part addresses the nature of embodied action: \u003ci\u003eirimi, \u003c\/i\u003eentering fully into life situations, and how to work with our perceptions during the many activities and pressures of life. The practice guides at the end of the book are provided as outlines for quick reference to the techniques described in the previous sections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is my hope that you will feel free to take these ideas and make them your own by adjusting them to suit your inner needs. The techniques can be used as they are or changed and integrated into your already existing practice. Each of us is a unique individual. When we are sensitive to our own personal experiences, we lend compassion and support to ourselves by being creative. If we can live in a way that promotes a little more kindness and a little less greed, we will have served ourselves and our planet beautifully.Third Edition","brand":"Blue Snake Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300886925541,"sku":"NP9781583942123","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781583942123.jpg?v=1767739963","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-intuitive-body-isbn-9781583942123","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}