Every Move You Make (Paperback)

by Nikki Winston (Author) "Is your life the way you want it to be?..." (more)
Key Phrases: tantien center, moving affirmations, mutual center, Final Move, Second Move, Third Move (more...)

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Product Description
Change the way you move . . . and you can change the way you feel, the way you act, and the way you’re perceived. That’s the promise of EVERY MOVE YOU MAKE: Bodymind Exercises to Transform Your Life.

We’ve long known that changing our mental or emotional focus can help change our physical state (think of stress management for patients at risk for heart attacks or visualizations to improve athletic performance). It’s the mind-to-body connection, and it’s something that’s readily accepted in today’s world. Less well explored is the other side of the equation: the relationship between body and mind: Change your physical state and you can change your mental or emotional focus; change the way you move in deliberate, carefully prescribed ways—that is, repattern your body—and you can repattern your mind, emotions, and spirit in ways that let you live your life more fully, more authentically, and more joyously.

Every Move You Make gives you practical tools in the form of ten basic movements that help stimulate and support changes you need to make your life work better. Also included are several partner exercises to improve the quality of your relationships. The movements are easy and relaxing to do, and are illustrated in photographs throughout the book. Chapters address different aspects of life: self-image, stress, career, creativity, relationships, sexuality, anxieties, and compulsions. You’ll identify with the case studies of real people that Nikki Winston has worked with—all of whom have successfully made the changes described.

About the Author
Nikki Winston completed her undergraduate work at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, and received her MBA from Columbia University in New York. She has been teaching movement therapy and Tai Ji since 1980. In 1988, she developed the first Tai Ji program at the renowned Golden Door Spa and directed it for ten years. There, she wrote and produced her award-winning Tai Ji video, The Golden Door’s Response to Stress. Today, Nikki maintains a private counseling practice, leads her own week-long programs throughout the U.S. and Europe, and conducts workshops and training seminars for Fortune 500 companies, international conferences, medical schools, and foundations. She and her husband live in Del Mar, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 211 pages
• Publisher: Hay House (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401901190
• ISBN-13: 978-1401901196
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #820,345 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving affirmations for everyday, November 14, 2003

By	Robyn Bailis (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

Finally affirmations that make sense. This easy to read book gives you movements to help your life. Learn how every move you make affects what you are and what you recieve in life. The moving affirmations are clearly written with illustration to enhance your understanding. There is even a flip chart which creates a movie of the movements. Very clever.
This book is inspiring, with success stories throughtout. The movements are simple and you feel like the author is standing by your side as you learn them. You can practically hear her voice as you perform the movements.
Very exciting, I can't wait to do more Tai Ji!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BodyMind Connection, May 17, 2004

By	Rebecca Johnson "SeasonedwithLove.com" (Washington State) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

Living in fear can immobilize you and make your life numb, but changing the way you move can help; it can break the logjam of fear and lower its intensity, so that you coexist gracefully with whatever frightens you. ~Nikki Winston

In order to liberate yourself from unhealthy habits, you can try many things. One of the best ways to refocus your entire being is to start to exercise on a regular basis. This might mean you walk or take a Tai Chi class. I have found that by exercising on a regular basis I make healthier choices and sugary foods are less appealing than a crunchy salad with a delicious dressing. Exercise also takes time which keeps me out of the mall. It hasn't kept me away from Amazon, so no luck there. ;)

Nikki Winston has a pleasant writing style and inspired me to start T'ai Chi. Her book helped me to understand why I should repattern my body in order to repattern my mind, emotions and spirit. It does seem to work. With the stress level I endured last week I should be an absolute wreck, but here I sit calmly typing away. When you exercise on a consistent basis, it does encourage clear thinking. Instead of getting into a panic about the way life changes in an instant, you just whip out one of your exercise tapes and spend time moving your body. Then, you will find you can deal with just about anything with a calm attitude.

This book is divided into three sections:

Change the way you move and change your life
BodyMind exercises to transform your life
Moving to address the issues in your life

You can use the BodyMind connection to handle fear, anxiety and stress. You can even use the exercises to learn new body language to find new relationships that are healthy and fulfilling. Do you want to live a more authentic life or follow your life's passion? Nikki believes in this system and I can say that exercise in general will give you a renewed sense of confidence.

Look for Nikki's "Tai Ji video, The Golden Door's Response to Stress."

This book is the perfect companion to any exercise program because it explains why exercise works and why various exercises can heal specific areas of your life. There are numerous real-life examples that explore the connection between the way we move and the condition of our inner world.

Chapter 14 has a lol moment of enlightenment. The Appendix has a list of suggested Affirmations like: "I am at peace," or "I see the beauty in life." These would be worth writing on cards to encourage a more positive mindset.

Also Recommended: Discover TAI CHI for beginners with Scott Cole.

Need to feel good fast? Try Crunch Candlelight Yoga and YOGA ZONE
Flexibility and Stress Release.

My personal remedy for emotional ills is to get into bed with a good book. Every Move You Make is a book that will calm your mind and give you something unique to think about. Once you start reading you are going to be excited about trying the exercises and also trying other healing exercises like Tai Chi.
The exercises in this book are similar to Tai Chi, but are much easier to learn. Step-by-Step pictures are helpful, but I'd recommend a video and this book.

~The Rebecca Review