Jogging the Mind: How to Use Aerobic Exercise As Meditation [Paperback]

Barbara S. Green (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

Shows you how to use Aerobic Exercise as a form of Meditation. Written especially for runners, it applies to all rhythmic sports. Meditators who believe that sitting still on a pillow is necessary to develop the mind will enjoy this new approach. People who haven't done much of either will find this an engaging introduction to both activities. A way to "cross train your brain."

Green's language is clear and simple, demonstrating directly what awareness is and how it differs from "thinking." She shows how to train your mind to stick to the moment - much as you train your muscles. You will discover how doing it in motion enhances awareness and adds a deeper sense of purpose to your workouts. You'll enjoy this engaging little book whether you are a seasoned athlete or an ex-couch potato just beginning to get fit. Having a better physique, faster times, and better muscles just aren't enough any more. A runner, a biker, or someone who works out at a health club, it is likely that you are also interested in understanding more about how your mind works, and in the spiritual question: "Is this all there is?"

Editorial Reviews

Review

It would be hard to find two pastimes more apparently divergent, one still, one active; yet in a fine blend of exercise manual and spiritual guide, Green shows how the "runners high" may be simply another road to the mental elevation achieved by many practitioners of meditation. Speaking to anyone who undertakes a regular form of exercise - bikers, walkers, Nordic skiers, dancers, swimmers, skaters - she outlines the procedures to maximize the physical workout, initiate the meditation or mental awareness aspect, and then incorporate the two into the "Jogging Your Mind" workout. For those who already experience the benefits of regular exercise, it adds a new dimension; for those who crave both physical and spiritual stimulation, it's a nice neat package. Well written, well laid out, comprehensive, convincing - it could make a runner out of me yet! -- NAPRA Review, Fall 1995

From the Back Cover

CROSSTRAIN YOUR BRAIN Learn how to combine exercise and meditation. Bring new vitality to your workouts. Written for beginners as well as experienced runners or meditators, this book bridges the imaginary gap between mind and body.

AWARENESS ON THE MOVE Use EXERCISE to increase vitality and expand * your cardiovascular system. Use MEDITATION to change and deepen * your perspective, increasing awareness.

RUN WALK SWIM BIKE STAIRCLIMB Do any aerobic sport meditatively. Blending workout and meditation session, become more aware, alive, and "in touch" with the action of your mind and body. "Barbara Green masterfully articulates the integration of mind and body in her book, JOGGING THE MIND. The physical act of jogging encourages meditative qualitative thinking time. Barbara presents a step-by-step plan to facilitate the addition of these two important dimensions into your life. You need not be a guru or a marathon runner to be well through exercise and thoughtful reflection." (Sandra Mayer DiNatale, M.S.,CET Executive Director, Wellness Systems of Vermont)

"Barbara's book challenges your body to be strong, your mind to be creative, your heart to find joy, and your spirit to shine." (Mary Ann Bonarti, MS, CET; Personal Trainer)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Silverlake Pr (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964512629
• ISBN-13: 978-0964512627
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,133,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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