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The Secret Art of Boabom: Awakening Inner Power Through Defense-Meditation from Ancient Tibet

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Picked this book after a friend of mine kept on incessantly talking about it. A few pages on it and I realized why he liked it so much: the book starts with a nice story that introduces one in the 'lost teachings of this Art' in a simple yet very straight-forward way.

I kept on reading. I started liking it more and more.

Then you have the second section, which explains and clears how to work with this book, how to follow the chart in time (a very useful chart, I must add!!!). A very concise section, that explained all I would have asked a teacher.

I continued reading, and started doing the exercises.

The exercises themselves are simple and easy to follow. Nothing I couldn't follow (I have to say that my friend didn't have any problems himself following them either). The drawings are very good, and even though the author says he drew all of them himself, they have that 'je ne sais quoi'... they go with the book!

The book finishes explaining how the Boabom Schools work and with a scientific study. Also, and I think the author did the same in his previous book, there are comments from real students, people like me and my friend that take the classes or read the book and continue doing the exercises. Real people.

I will not debate on whether these teachings are ten billion years old or a modern creation: they work, and that is what matters. They make me feel great, renewed and refreshed, and they clear my mind of the habitual problems I worry about: work, money, daily stress, bills, being a 'professional procrastinator' and... well... my daily life.

Very good book. Especially considering that it is a book that tries to teach exercises, breathing techniques and coordinations, which is already hard with a teacher in front of you. I have to add that the author managed to do it flawlessly!

Everyone should read it.

I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. I am constantly re-reading sections to better understand the Art and its meaning.

I am particularly impressed by the book's structure using a story to capture the reader's interest before delving into the technical aspects of the ART.

This book and the Art have had a profound impact upon me. I was in near constant pain when I started studying Boabom over 5 years ago. I am now able to participate in sports without pain. My outlook on life has changed I now look at the glass as half full rather than half empty.

As a person studying Boabom and Seamm-Jasani (or Gentle Boabom) at the Boston School of Boabom, I have found this book to be one that I return to often for many reasons.

The book is engaging, entertaining and helpful. The story that the reader follows is filled with interesting and thought-provoking ideas to ponder. The story, which took hold of my imagination with it's very first sentence (try the Search Inside feature to get a taste of this), is both easy to follow, while at the same time somewhat mysterious. I feel compelled to re-read parts or all of it often.

As one begins to delve into the part of the book covering the physical movements of the art, there are many helpful tips to aid the reader in learning the movements. These movements are the tip of the iceberg, really, but are covered in great detail, allowing for a very good foundation with the Art. As the student advances through the movements, once again, it's always helpful to re-read and study the finer details.

After studying Boabom for a number of years now, I still find myself going to this book, along with Asanaro's other book, to polish and study the details and finer aspects of this Art.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to try a system of movement that is unique, always interesting and thoroughly invigorating. There is not enough space in this review for me to get into the health benefits I have experienced from studying the Arts. As well, it would be hard to describe in so few words the general overall positive shift in attitude that has come along with this. I am grateful for the discovery of these Arts, and am very happy that these books are available so that others far and wide may benefit from studying the Art as well.

This book has meant a great discovery for me from the perspective of my own personal development. In a world where separation is everywhere, in a world where everything tends to being so specific, I am forever grateful for finding this ancient and complete system that joins the physical, the mental and the emotional, making me feel complete, balanced and in harmony with myself. I feel more connected to myself and with my emotions.

After practicing in a constant way the exercises from this book, which are expressed through movements, breathing and coordinations, I can truly recommend them to everyone wishing to feel great! I have finally integrated my mind and my body as one. I have increased my physical endurance, flexibility, stretching, coordination, balance, and the abilities with my left side (I am right-handed). The control over my breathing is astonishing, and I feel more agile, lighter. My state of
mind has definitely improved. Whenever I finish any session I have this overwhelming sensation of happiness, of being full and complete.

This is an exercise that stimulates concentration and causes one to forget about worries and daily problems... I get disconnected from all my troubles, and when practicing this movements I mentally depart from my daily place and find myself again. The breathing forms give me order and calm. They soothe me. Now, when I face and adverse or unpleasant situation I am capable of overcoming it and seeing it in a positive way.

What I have liked the most is what I have experienced with energy; I feel confident, strong, positive and happy. It's a source of vitality, I feel alive and awake!!!

I widely recommend this book to anyone wanting to awake his or her inner powers and discover that the strongest force is within ourselves.

I went through a real funk last year. It was a very very stressful year for me and I ended up with TMJ problems, low energy, skin disorders and a lack of ambition. At the beginning of 2010, I made the decision that enough was enough and resolved to put my health first. Even though I have had the boabom book for a year, I decided to actually try it and see if it would make some sort of difference in my health and energy levels. And oh my, has it made a difference. My energy levels have gone through the roof, so much so that I have started practising meditation to calm myself down. Also I am more outspoken now, tend to speak my mind and to do so, confidently. My TMJ problem has also reduced dramatically. I look forward to other amazing benefits as I continue my practice and I am very sure they will come. So all in all I give this book 5 marks. It is a great system of exercise regardless of whether you believe it was created 10,000 years ago or 30 years ago. It works and for me, that is all that matters. Leave the history work to the anthropologists and get well.

A truly life changing book. The Art of Boabom was described in a very precise way and is therefore great even for beginners as myself. I am recommending this book to anyone who is willing to look into oneself to find true strength, power, health and so much more.

I bought this book in 2006 and was immediately satisfied with the exercises. The exercises are laid out in a weekly program that gradually introduces the more difficult exercises. The first 19 or so exercises (The Art of Awakening) are excellent and a wonderful way to start the day. Some of the remaining exercises are of interest and feel great and some of them seem to be more presentational than useful as exercise (bordering on crappy interpretive dance moves).

I don't believe for one minute that Boabom is an ancient Tibetan martial art. I believe there would be a substantial amount of information available aside from the author's (Asanaro) books. Still, I think the first 19 or so exercises are great and I like to incorporate them into a warm up for running and other aerobic exercises.

The best aspect of this book (and this is what attracted me in the first place) is that all of the exercises are very nicely diagrammed. I can look at the pictures and know what the exercise is. It is really nice to do these exercises in my apartment and not have to go to a group exercise class, as I am shy about that sort of thing.

This is one of the best books. The combination of the story and the real exercises which every one can follow is very good.
I have tried many martial arts in my life but when I found this one I was surprised how much is there.

I'm taking Boabom classes several years and this book is a great source of information for anybody who wants to take care of the body and mind.

Everybody can find what he is looking for in this Art: meditation and relaxation, and at the same time strong workout; concentration and focus and exercises for mind.


This is a priceless book.

Some mildly interesting new age story interleaved with really lame martial arts moves borrowed badly from Chinese kung fu.
As for the hype - a 10,000 year old art ! Really ! Archeological evidence points to Tibetan having stone age culture 4000-5000 years ago. Unlikely that "Boabom" or "Seamm Jasani" were created then let alone earlier - equally unlikely that any such art would survive to this day. More likely someone thought it better marketing to link what they're selling to "ancient Tibet". Too bad - if it was really worthwhile, such a marketing ploy would be unnecessary.