Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster.
8 Steps to Living a Long Life
The Earth Path of Taoism
By Peter Newton
Foreword by Mary Davies Turner
Published by Findhorn Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
• Shares an eight-step process based on the life-prolonging and health-enhancing methodology of the Earth Path of Taoism
• Includes practices focused on posture, breathing, mental health, energy flow, and meditation, as well as eight mind-body Daoyin longevity exercises, complete with illustrated instructions
• Explores what causes premature aging and how to avoid it, along with longevity secrets of the legendary Eight Immortals
According to the ancient Chinese sages, the most achievable way to health, longevity, and enlightenment starts with the Earth Path of Taoism, which guides people to physically nurture the body, calm the mind, and stir the spirit.
In this practical guide, Sifu Peter Newton explains the principles and practices underlying the life-prolonging and health-enhancing methodology of the Earth Path and provides an easy-to-follow eight-step process to integrate this longevity wisdom into daily life. Sharing clear illustrations and instructions, Peter explores each of the eight steps in detail: Step one focuses on learning what causes premature aging and how to avoid it, sharing wisdom from Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Step two explores the importance of erect posture and the importance of thinking with a long perspective and flexibility. Step three looks at profound breathing to nourish the system with oxygen and movement. Step four reveals the secrets of longevity icons, including legendary Chinese figures and deities who grew old living according to Taoist doctrine.
In step five, the author explores the rhythms of yin and yang, including how to work with their energies. Step six offers thoughts on “how to sit quietly,” looking at the benefits of sitting and standing meditation. Step seven, “stirring the shen,” introduces the notion of primordial shen, the root of life, which resides in the heart and can be circulated through the body to stabilize and center the mind. The final eighth step consists of eight mind-body Daoyin longevity exercises, which help you redirect and refine qi, the internal energy of the body. Revealing how the Earth Path of longevity is accessible to everyone, regardless of your physical ability or age, this guide shows how each of us has the ability to live a long and healthy life.
• Includes practices focused on posture, breathing, mental health, energy flow, and meditation, as well as eight mind-body Daoyin longevity exercises, complete with illustrated instructions
• Explores what causes premature aging and how to avoid it, along with longevity secrets of the legendary Eight Immortals
According to the ancient Chinese sages, the most achievable way to health, longevity, and enlightenment starts with the Earth Path of Taoism, which guides people to physically nurture the body, calm the mind, and stir the spirit.
In this practical guide, Sifu Peter Newton explains the principles and practices underlying the life-prolonging and health-enhancing methodology of the Earth Path and provides an easy-to-follow eight-step process to integrate this longevity wisdom into daily life. Sharing clear illustrations and instructions, Peter explores each of the eight steps in detail: Step one focuses on learning what causes premature aging and how to avoid it, sharing wisdom from Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Step two explores the importance of erect posture and the importance of thinking with a long perspective and flexibility. Step three looks at profound breathing to nourish the system with oxygen and movement. Step four reveals the secrets of longevity icons, including legendary Chinese figures and deities who grew old living according to Taoist doctrine.
In step five, the author explores the rhythms of yin and yang, including how to work with their energies. Step six offers thoughts on “how to sit quietly,” looking at the benefits of sitting and standing meditation. Step seven, “stirring the shen,” introduces the notion of primordial shen, the root of life, which resides in the heart and can be circulated through the body to stabilize and center the mind. The final eighth step consists of eight mind-body Daoyin longevity exercises, which help you redirect and refine qi, the internal energy of the body. Revealing how the Earth Path of longevity is accessible to everyone, regardless of your physical ability or age, this guide shows how each of us has the ability to live a long and healthy life.
Product Details
- Publisher: Findhorn Press (February 4, 2025)
- Length: 208 pages
- ISBN13: 9798888501412
Browse Related Books
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): 8 Steps to Living a Long Life eBook 9798888501412