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Bodymind [Paperback]

Ken Dychtwald
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April 1, 1986
Beginning to curl corners only flaw. No markings.

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About the Author

The bestselling author of books such as Age Wave and Bodymind, Dr. Ken Dychtwald is a psychologist, gerontologist, lecturer, and the founding president of Age Wave, LLC. He is widely viewed as the nation's foremost authority on the aging.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Tarcher Putman; 0002- edition (April 1, 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 087477375X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0874773750
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 7.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The bestselling author of books such as Age Wave and Bodymind, Dr. Ken Dychtwald is a psychologist, gerontologist, lecturer, and the founding president of Age Wave, LLC. He is widely viewed as the nation's foremost authority on the aging."

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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic! March 24, 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I purchased the mass-market edition of this book about 20 years ago (it is copyrighted 1977), but I never got around to reading it. I did start in on it and I always remembered the story that he starts the book with. The author (a psychologist and gerontologist)is standing naked before a group of people in some type of encounter session and after having him walk around a bit, a Dr. John Pierrakos proceeds to tell him all kinds of things about himself that Pierrakos should not have been able to know. He was able to read all kinds of things about a person just by observing the patterns of tension in their body. More recently I picked up a new copy and read the whole book. I have read a lot on the subjects of yoga, meditation, bodywork, physical fitness, psychology, etc. and this is one of the most interesting books I have come across. The main point is that our minds and bodies can't really be separated. Our bodies can store tension. This can be caused by physical, emotional, mental or spiritual factors and usually once the tension goes in it doesn't come out (and can cause all kinds of physical problems). This is something I know a lot about, as I have spent decades working to understand and release my own deep physical tension. Currently I have been practicing yoga (ashtanga yoga) and this is the best thing I have found yet. There are many other approaches. But I find that very few people who should understand physical tension (yoga teachers, doctors, bodyworkers, even some Rolfers) really do understand the subject.And I have never found this subject to be explained clearly anywhere - except in this book. The chapters are organized around the sections of the body and are full of stories and examples from the author's experiences in working on himself and working with others. He integrates ideas from Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, Fritz Perls, Wilhelm Reich and many other pioneers. After reading the book, I was at first sad that the author has not continued to write on this topic, but then I realized that he has already written the definitive book on the subject. And although it covers a lot of deep territory the book is very easy to read. Definitely a classic. Most highly recommended.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommended book! Fascinating! May 27, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
If you ever wonder what kind of body type you have and what baggage comes with that profile, go grab this book up! It explains the thoughts that create some of the most common ailments that modern people walk around with now. If you wonder about what causes you to have a broad chest and skinny legs, this is the book for you. If you have any part in the healing art field, this book is essential for your library. Enjoy it, be surely satisfied and fascinated all in one sitting.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible connection of BMS July 17, 2003
By Jenifer
Format:Paperback
As an integrative therapist, I see these connections all the time. The chakra/thought/physical/emotional connections in what we hold and what then holds us. This book is a wonderful read, easy and engrossing with great information about the authors' own experience. I thoroughly recommend it to my students and to those interested in learning more about how the bodymind connection works in order to look deeper at who they are and are becoming.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Excellent information to ponder and work into one's own practice and work with others. This is a classic and a must-read for body workers and those that are curious about what the... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Anne Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Book .... But Has Become Dated
This book was a mainstay back in the 80s for learning and teaching about reading the body and how the body expresses psychological patterns. However, it has become a bit dated. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Wisehands
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
After reading (skimming) many books trying to find this subject...here it is!!! This book ties together the mind and the body's memory unlike any other!!!
Published 4 months ago by Yogi Cody
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Still Applicable
The information contained is not based on hard evidence or quantative research or meta-analysis yet the anectdotal evidence and obvious countless observation provides interesting... Read more
Published 5 months ago by redstar tyner mello
5.0 out of 5 stars must read for bodyworkers
This is an excellent book. It was reccomeded by my anatomy & physiology teacher, and I'm really glad I read it. Anyone dealing with chronic pain should read this book.
Published 6 months ago by Kathi Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars Bodymind review
an interesting book taking an in depth look at the human body from an interdisciplinary approach . Discusses Rolfing, yoga, reflexology and other modalities to release stress. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Max
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for all those in the healing arts, or just curious.
The human body contains all past memories not only in the mind, but in the physical body. That is one of the main subjects of the book, along with the genetic physical body, which... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Christopher Younan
5.0 out of 5 stars mRYL+32CP
This is a very interesting book and helpful for those who likes reading people and analyzing one self. Read more
Published 21 months ago by mRYL+32ColordPencils
5.0 out of 5 stars bodymind
Love the book, and the seller was great to deal with. Fast service and product was exactly as described. 100%
Published on August 16, 2010 by Michelina
5.0 out of 5 stars bodymind
should be read by everyone so they have an idea what's going on in their life---- body-mind
Published on July 8, 2009 by elightened yogi
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