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Belly and Its Power

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Review of The Belly and Its Power by Allan Saltzman

I rate this book as a �emust have�f, simply because of its title. The cover illustration is a black & white illustration of the �eideal�f man with protruding belly. As a coffee table book it will stimulate all sorts of discussion. This book is an introduction to �gkinesthesia�h, the �ginner body sense�h that if fine-tuned will lead one to reduce stress, relax more, and heal from the rigors of modern day life. Stretching and being mindful of our muscles, joints, organs and blood vessels helps to develop kinesthesia. The book is divided into eight sections, each about a particular stretching/stimulation technique, or philosophy, and is well illustrated, with clear sketches and several black & white photos to demonstrate the stretching techniques. The author skims the surface of each topic, enough for the reader to decide whether he or she likes what is offered and wants to find out more. If so, the end of each section contains a bibliography and list of references. The book has elements of yoga, qigong, shiatsu and chiropracy among others, but manages to avoid comparing or even naming systems. Instead, the book keeps the focus on developing kinesthesia. A device called a �gSpinal Roller�h features in several sections. Preeminent intellectuals from China, India, Japan, and the West and somehow blended together into a coherent picture. Christianity features in one section, which makes this book somewhat of a rarity for the genre. The nervous system is also treated in some detail. The only thing missing is an overall index.