"There's something about the body that's absolutely essential to the development of man's possibilities, or why are we on this earth."
J. Needleman
Engaging in just about any exercise can create that sense of "acute wellbeing." Attention to physical health draws the focus inward enhancing the vital energy within. Walking, running, dancing, as well as other aerobic exercise give the sense of being grounded and more tuned into the functioning of the body. The more integrated movements practices, such as yoga, qigong and the martial arts are exercises that provide layers of movement, physical and energetic and are based upon philosophies. Yoga draws on energy known as prana, Qigong, draws on Qi, eternal energy or life force and the Eastern marital arts mobilize energy by uniting mind and body drawing on the energy of ch'i. All these types of movement facilitate inner growth through discipline and practice. Some forms of movement are strictly performance and body-strengthening modalities, while others are based upon spiritual philosophies. Exploring the possibilities of movement and delving into the spiritual mysteries movement induces can be transforming as well as physically beneficial.
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