The Twelve Stages of Healing offers fascinating insights into the complete relationship between mind, emotions, and body, and shows us how we can use these insights to promote greater health in our bodies and harmony in our relationships.
After observing thousands of people in both private practice and public seminars, Dr. Epstein discovered twelve basic rhythms, or stages of consciousness, shared by all humanity. Each stage of healing has a distinct “rite of passage”— a chaotic experience or healing crisis — that helps us to reunite with aspects of ourselves that are
traumatized, alienated, forgotten, abused, shamed, or unforgiven. Each stage also has a characteristic pattern of breath, movement, and touch
that can help us to reconnect with the natural, internal rhythms of our body and experience a greater sense of joy and well-being.
From Library Journal
Epstein, a chiropractor for over 20 years who combines traditional chiropractic services with new mind/body principles, here describes how to progress successfully through 12
stages of consciousness. The healing practices he describes include suffering through ascent, concluding with spiritual knowing, and a
sense of integration with oneself and the general community. Each chapter concludes with a special breathing exercise and affirmation for
that stage of healing. Of course, Epstein allows for the "backsliders" and sadly reports that most people remain in stages 1 or 2 throughout
their lives. (Part of the process, Epstein acknowledges, is seeking professional help along the healing path when necessary.) With the
flourishing of authors like Bernie Siegel, Dean Ornish, and Deepak Chopra, this title will do well in public libraries with a demand for
popular medical information.
Lisa Wise, Univ. of Southern Colorado, Pueblo
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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