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Based on his classic book, THE INNER ATHLETE, the program is about how to create mental and physical harmony while mastering coordinated physical activities. Though he says competition develops grace under pressure, he argues against winning as a primary goal and advises us to think more about our degree of focus, concentration, and attention. With the credibility of his own athletic achievements, he offers us many knowledgeable suggestions. He has an understanding of sports physiology that goes beyond muscle toning and skill building – he knows the Eastern concept of life energy that underlies all achievement and expression, and articulates his ideas with Zen-like clarity and a unified purpose. A worthwhile program for anyone aspiring to oneness and tranquility in the sports arena. T.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine


Book Description
Physically demanding sports such as tennis and basketball have a lot in common with skills such as playing the piano. In addition to physical training, mastering these activities requires developing mental and emotional talents as well. Drawing on his own experiences, Dan Millman, in this revised and updated edition of The Inner Athlete, offers a regimen to integrate physical training with psychological growth. He examines the motivations for athletic excellence and offers a transformative guide to success that is as applicable in everyday life as it is in sports.

ANNOTATION

"...an inspirational path to unleashing one's full potential written by a world-class gymnast...with a new 'Peaceful Warrior' warm-up and a section on the aging athlete."

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