The Mindful Warrior

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>What if I were to tell you that learning how to fight can be a powerful tool for achieving mental well-being?</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>It may be counterintuitive but sparring or grappling with another human being has benefits far beyond the physical. Ancient traditional practitioners intuitively knew this and current evidence-based research proves it. Bridging martial arts and modern psychology </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Mindful Warrior </em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>offers an overview of the principal mental aspects of martial arts training and a path toward a more balanced body-mind experience.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Whether new to martial arts or an experienced practitioner this book is for you. You will discover how to develop discipline cultivate resilience and manage emotions. You will learn how to confront the ego and reframe the negative thoughts that may be holding you back. If you are struggling with a mental health issue such as depression or anxiety-or are just overwhelmed by the stress of daily life-the principles covered in </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Mindful Warrior</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> can help you develop a strong inner foundation to face challenges with calm confidence and clarity.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>With guidance on everything from exploring perceived limits to the mental aspects of everyday training to competition preparation this book equips you to cultivate a warrior spirit that is not defined by physical strength alone. The content draws from academic research world-class instructors world-champion competitors and practioners of various ranks</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Step onto the mat and begin your journey toward a mindful empowered life.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Michael Jones Ph.D. is a psychologist and author of </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Mindful Path: Combining Psychotherapy and Buddhist Practices</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>. With a lifetime immersed in disciplines like judo wrestling karate aikido and iaid? Dr. Jones holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and continues to train in Texas..</span></p>