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The Secret Art of Boabom: Awaken Inner Power Through Defense-Meditation from Ancient TibetMeditation from Ancient Tibet
The success of The Secret Art of Seamm Jasani by Asanaro surprised many who wondered whether a little-known Tibetan movement system would be able to compete with yoga, Spinning classes, and tai chi. After several printings and thousands of Seamm Jasani converts, the secret is out. Seamm Jasani schools have cropped up across the country, thanks to the popularity of Asanaro's book, and more people than ever are discovering Seamm Jasani. For students eager to continue learning about ancient Tibetan body movement arts, or for anyone curious about cutting-edge strength and spiritual training, The Secret Art of Boabom is a must read.
A cross between martial arts and yoga, Boabom is an ancient system of relaxation, meditation, breathing, and defense originating in pre-Buddhist Tibet. The movements contained within the collective "Arts" of Boabom are designed to develop vitality and internal energy, as well as mind and body balance, which are achieved through movements of defense, self-healing, relaxation, and meditation. Boabom provides quick relief from stress, and improves focus and confidence, as well as physical condition and mental well-being.
The Secret Art of Boabom includes detailed descriptions and more than three hundred instructional drawings of Boabom movements, as well as information about its positive effects. But The Secret Art of Boabom is more than just a how-to book. Combining the thrill of adventure nonfiction, the depth of history, and the profundity of philosophy along with the practicality of a guidebook, Asanaro offers this companion to those eager to explore the secrets of ancient Tibet in order to improve their health and well-being.
A cross between martial arts and yoga, Boabom is an ancient system of relaxation, meditation, breathing, and defense originating in pre-Buddhist Tibet. The movements contained within the collective "Arts" of Boabom are designed to develop vitality and internal energy, as well as mind and body balance, which are achieved through movements of defense, self-healing, relaxation, and meditation. Boabom provides quick relief from stress, and improves focus and confidence, as well as physical condition and mental well-being.
The Secret Art of Boabom includes detailed descriptions and more than three hundred instructional drawings of Boabom movements, as well as information about its positive effects. But The Secret Art of Boabom is more than just a how-to book. Combining the thrill of adventure nonfiction, the depth of history, and the profundity of philosophy along with the practicality of a guidebook, Asanaro offers this companion to those eager to explore the secrets of ancient Tibet in order to improve their health and well-being.
353 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
About the author
Asanaro
18 books6 followersFor over twenty-five years Asanaro has devoted his life to the study and teaching of the Boabom Arts, an alternative healing system original from pre-Buddhist Tibet. These Arts study relaxation, defense, meditation, and philosophy. He has developed and formalized these subjects through Seamm-Jasani and Boabom.
His first book was "The Secret Art Seamm-Jasani", translated into seven languages.
He currently resides in the USA.
Asanaro's website: www.asanaro.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/asanaro"
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January 18, 2008
This is one of two books that have changed my life significantly in the past year. I'd been studying Hapkido, a Korean martial art related to Tae Kwon Do and Aikido, and had learned much about balance, the power of circular motion, and how to focus my chi into the impact of a strike. Though my body felt better than it ever had before in my life, I kept feeling like something was missing. In addition, even though I had learned and become efficient with dozens of self-defense techniques, my original fear for my own safety had not diminished. I could even say that it had become worse, for the constant obsession with preparing for a fight.
Boabom, then, is something different from any martial art. For one, it is not martial. It does not seek to prepare anyone for battle or violence. Second, its primary goal is to improve your awareness and perception by training the mind and the body to work together in synchronicity. You learn to breath with every motion you make, which allows you to move continuously without tiring. Instead of burning your chi on the moment of impact, you learn to harness your energy though the entire path of every movement.
The second, book, not surprisingly, is Asarno's other book, 'Seamm Jasani'. Boabom is fast, and kinetic, while Seamm Jasani develops slow, graceful, relaxing meditations that quickly bring your mind into full focus.
As a side note, since reading the books, I've also taken classes at the Boston Boabom School, despite the fact that I live in Chicago. It's worth the trip.
Boabom, then, is something different from any martial art. For one, it is not martial. It does not seek to prepare anyone for battle or violence. Second, its primary goal is to improve your awareness and perception by training the mind and the body to work together in synchronicity. You learn to breath with every motion you make, which allows you to move continuously without tiring. Instead of burning your chi on the moment of impact, you learn to harness your energy though the entire path of every movement.
The second, book, not surprisingly, is Asarno's other book, 'Seamm Jasani'. Boabom is fast, and kinetic, while Seamm Jasani develops slow, graceful, relaxing meditations that quickly bring your mind into full focus.
As a side note, since reading the books, I've also taken classes at the Boston Boabom School, despite the fact that I live in Chicago. It's worth the trip.
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