Conscious Pain & Stress Reduction (Feldenkrais based) [Paperback ed.] 1479269921, 9781479269921

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A RevolutionaryDiscovery to ReduceStress)Livefree from Back) Neck & ShoulderPain)IncreaseLife-Span) & Look Younger

PAULTANK "A WHOLE

N EW LEVEL OF PROFOUND

HEALING"

Whatif you couldbreatheand movewith thesamequalityas a youngpersonbas?What wouldyour life be likeif you reallyknew bow to reducetheageingprocessas wellas to behappyfrom the insideout?How wouldyoufeel if you discovered theprovenkeysto resolvechronicst!ffness,pain andstressthroughconscious controlofyour nervesand musclesasyou age? Youreallycanwhenyou learnall therevolutionary secretsin thisbook.

In this life-changing process of ConsciousPain & Stress Reductiontransformational expert Paul Tank now offers a breakthrough approach for you to experience your existence more fully -the ability to breathe and move in all your daily activities with quality, ease, and elegance. Through this extraordinary method you will come to understand that nothing is permanent about our behavior patterns except our belief that they are so. You will develop awareness about the causes of back, neck, or shoulder pain and all the natural solutions to help yourself without outside intervention. With this new paradigm, you will be able to access it at any time -at home in bed, on the floor, at work, or even in a car.You will discover through the unique breathing technique, the Breath Flutter, how to reduce stress rapidly when it is coupled with movement at the same time. This is the power behind this cutting-edge method. By adapting all the proven secrets in this revolutionary book, you will learn how to turn them easily into useful new habits. No matter what your age, profession or condition, this is the information you need if you want a quality of life of which many are not aware. Over sixty percent of human health complaints are related to breathing and movement restriction. As you perform Paul's easy-to-do lessons, you'll learn how your body works and how to be more comfortable in it instead of living too much in your head. The movements appear to resemble yoga like postures, but they are different because the focus is on letting go of old patterns of movement in the brain for more useful ones. The secret is to repeat non-habitual movements so you develop new patterns like you do when you play a musical instrument or dance. If you did not do this, you would change very little. With this process of learning through your body, other areas of your life will also change. Your relationships, sexual expression, and how you relate to people in the workplace will change. Your brain and creativity will work at a higher level as you perform this work. Even though this is a

one-of-a-kind book, it is a life teaching manual to keep you physically, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually fit. Paul Tank has explored preventative and life-extension methods of healing in Eastern and Western thought for over thirty years. He graduated in I 983 as a Certified Movement Teacher from the four-year training course under the guidance of famed movement expert and author, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. Based on his work and other body/ mind modalities, Paul created Conscious Pain & Stress Reduction,with a unique breathing technique, TheBreathFlutter,which strengthens your diaphragm for maximum breathing potential. Tank also produced self-correcting movements that can be performed in bed for a deeper night's sleep in just five minutes of practice. The TankMethodis a revolutionary approach for superior health and fitness which can be practiced for life. Paul lives in Costa Rica and teaches his method worldwide through the internet as well as gives personal classes and workshops. Paul's method is gentle and easy-to-do as well as produces profound results for people of any age or ability in only sixteen minutes a day.

Praisefor ConsciousPain & Stress Reduction Thanks for your remarkable book, Paul! You have really done a wonderful job of gathering important health information and presenting it so very well. I am impressed! I am especially enjoying the breathing/ posture lessons. When I first moved to Costa Rica, I started having difficulty with asthma and so I started doing some yogic breathing exercises to help correct the condition. Those exercises worked, but I must say, your exercises are far superior. Anyway, thanks again for your work. Best to you! -Doug Stenstrom, retired business man

Dear Mr. Tank, Before I went to your public talk on ConsciousPain & StressReductionI had a desperate need to see a doctor because I had all kinds of health problems and was not feeling well. I purchased your breathing and movement book and 1 am learning all I can from it. In just a few weeks most of my health problems have gone and others are much better. I had a serious skin condition that is almost completely gone as well as my allergies ( sinusitis and rhinitis) that I had for many years. I can play tennis again because my back problem is greatly reduced, I sleep better than I have in a long time, my blood circulation has improved as well as my colitis, and I am not depressed like I used to be. The reason I am writing you is to thank you very much for sharing chis life saving information with me because it has completely changed my life. We need more people like you in this world. I am talking to my family and friends who want to hear about your ideas and how to use the solutions in your book for their health problems. Thanks again and have a great day. -Gerardo Hernandez, Costa Rica

I worked with Paul Tank over a period of several years, learning the Breathing and Movement Techniques. The results for me were wonderful. I had read several books about the relationship of the body to emotional and mental states. And I could understand the connection between physical habits and all psychological habits. It made sense. By working with Paul's Breathing and Movement Techniques, I began to sec that it works. The effects of the movements on emotional states are at first subtle, but with a little patience, the results are indisputable. -Monty Holaman, Playwright

Paul's unique methodology for relieving built up stress in the body is amazing. In I 993 I developed Ankylosing Spondylitis in my spine creating chronic pain in my upper body which severely restricted my neck and shoulder movement. I had been living with this condition for years until I met Paul. Within weeks after being trained in his program, my inflammatory pain was reduced and I began to have a greater range of movement. My long time rheumatoid doctor was astounded and I was ecstatic! Now, three years later my pain level is almost gone, and I have regained my former active lifestyle thanks to the methodologies discussed in this book. -Glenn Baines, Founder & Managing Director, Butterfly Conservatory Costa Rica

My wife and I first met Paul Tank at a Feldenkreis class in San Jose, Costa Rica. We exchanged emails and phone numbers. I didn't know that I had met in Paul a person who would tirelessly work around the clock to try to help other people with physical and emotional traumas that have inflicted most of us at sometime of our lives. I would tell Paul about my sleeping problems, my prostate problems, and other ailments that come and go in our lives. He would send me insightful information and research that he also applied to himself, and everything that a true holistic healer would try. He would moreover share information on water as well as raw foods that heal. Paul is an extremely generous person with his time; first, and foremost, he puts people's well-being first. I think if there were more Tanks in this world who genuinely care about the environment, the food that we put into our bodies and helping instead of hurting our fellow man, there would be total enrichment in all our lives. My wife and I are better people for having Paul in our life. -Solak Dilanjian, retired entrepreneur

This is the breakthrough system that delivers profound results in the shortest time possible in simple to follow steps. Paul is that rare teacher who truly walks his talk. He constantly researches the field of health and longevity so that anything he develops will bring the user the best benefits possible. You can be assured that Paul has tried the techniques in ConsciousBreathing & Movementto assure you the best possible results in health and longevity. -Judith Howard, Administrative Assistant

I really enjoy doing breathing and movement lessons because it gives me clarity and flexibility. It also deeply relaxes my tensed up muscles. Apart from these immediate benefits, I look forward to the long term protection it gives me. My insides feel massaged and vitalized. Thank you so much, Paul, for such a well-thought out system for my mind, body and spirit. -Evelyn Chau, performance coach, Toronto

Paul is a true born healer. When you ask him for help he takes his time and does his best to find the best possible answer for your problem. His movement lessons are easy to follow because his instructions are very clear with the great advantage of adapting to each one of his patients. In my mother's case, she is 87, he adapts her movements to her age, and little by little, she has improved her flexibility and posture. In my husband's and my case he has done the same. But above all, his most important characteristic is his big heart, devotion, interest, and love to each one of his patients. -Ana Isabel Acuna, retired citizen of the World

Conscious Pain & Stress Reduction The Revolutionary Discovery to Look Younger,Reduce Stress & live a Long Pain-Free-Life

PAULTANK "A WHOLE

NEW LEVEL

OF PROFOUND

HEALING"

Copyright © 20 l 2 Paul JTank All rights reserved. ISBN: 1479269921 ISBN 13: 9781479269921

All rights Reserved.No part of this book, CD or DVD may be reproduced without the publisher's perm1ss10n.

Disclaimer The information contained in this book, CD and DVD is for awareness solutions and educational purposes only. It should not be viewed as medical counselling. Readers should consult their health specialist and educate themselves thoroughly before making important decisions regarding their health. The Author, writer, and publisher specifically disclaim any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, arising directly or indirectly from the use of the contents of this manual, and these Cd's or DVD's.

Acknowledgments I would like to thank all the people who helped me create this book and to thank those who participated in the breathing and movement classes. I also thank Monty Holaman and John Maisel for the many hours we spent to refine the movement lessons. I am also thankful for the Spanish people I worked with the last few years. I am grateful for JohnsRabun, Sharon Danbrook, and my brother John, who all helped in the editing of my book.

I also dedicate this book to you for your curiosity to experience new possibilities which will open for you to become more human from ConsciousBreathing& Movement(CBM), and for you to open your heart center.

PaulTank

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INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... xv

CHAPTER ONE ....................................................................................................................................... I ConsciousBreathing& Movement( CBM) .......................................................•......................................... I The Obvious and Why You Can't See It ........................................................................................... 2 ••• The Power of Movement Is In Your Skeleton! ...................................................................... 3 • Mastering Life with Your Focal Point of Attention ................................................................. 4 The Myth of Aging ........................................................................................................................... 5 How to Have Gravity Work for You.................................................................................................. 6 ••• Development of the "Breath Flutter'' .................................................................................... I0 How to Create Quality of Movement by Working Many Aspects Together .................... IO "Longevity is improved with efficient circulation and oxygen:'............................................. I6 Why Is Full Breathing So Important? ............................................................................................ I6 Why Is This Program Different? ...................................................................................................... I7 How Can I Learn Conscious Breathing & Movement (CBM)? ............................................. 18

CHAPTER TWO ...................................................................................................................................... 2I -Learning the BreathingTechnique& MovementLessons.................................................................... 2I Scheduling Time for the Lessons ...................................................................................................... 2I Learning the Breathing Technique .................................................................................................... 28 Maximizing Results ........................................................................................................................... 38 Principles ............................................................................................................................................ 38 • The Six Daily Lessons of Breathing & Movement ................................................................ 39

The New Dynamic Bed Movements.........................•...........................................•.....•..••••••.••.••.••...•.•....... 62

A Dynamic System ............................................................................................................................. 78 Natural Motivation to Get Your Body Back................................................................................. 78

CHAPTER THREE ................................................................................................................................... 83 Meditation-Reducing Stress & BeingMorePresent............................................................................ 83 Part Two of the Meditation ............................................................................................................... 88 The Complete Meditation Practice ................................................................................................. 89 SHORT FORM directions for the IS minute Meditation Practice .................................. 92 Releasing Emotions & Creating Positive Affirmations ............................................................. 96

Stop Thinking About What You Want ........................................................................................... 98 Neutralizing Fixations ..................................................................................................................... 99 The Inclined Bed for the Healthiest Sleep Ever ....................................................................... 102

CHAPTER FOUR -Attaining Even Greater Health .................................................................... 105 Embracing New Knowledge............................................................................................................ 105 The Power of Holistic Thinking .................................................................................................... I 06 The Powerof an Alkaline Body....................................................................................................... I 07 Acid-formingFoodsareAddictive••..•••.•••••.••..••••.••.•.••..•••..••••••••••••.••.••.••.•••••.•••••.••.••.•••.•.• I 07 UsingOur Body Sensesto ChangeHabits.....................•.....•..•..•.....•........•.•................••.....•........•.•...• I 09 Sugar,the UltimateDrug and CripplerofMankind•....•..••.....................•........•.••..••.••.•.•.•.•••••••••.•• I 32 Colon Health & the Easy Way to Eliminate Sugar Addiction ............................................. I 34 The UnderstandingofPhysicalPain................................................................................................. I 37 JliaterIs a NecessaryFood! ............................................................................................................. I 37 TheMisunderstandingof Salt........................................................................................................ I45 Nothing Left Out For Perfect Balance ......................................................................................... I47 How to Really Live in the Moment ............................................................................................... I 47 Ile Keys to W