Unleash the Dragon Within: Transform Your Life With the Kung-Fu Animals of Ch'ien-Lung [Paperback]

Discover your Animal archetype to transform your martial arts practice and improve your physical, emotional, and sexual health

A cognitive psychologist and respected martial art instructor brings to life the Animals of Ch'ien-lung, and how to live the martial art philosophy--on and off the mat! This martial art belongs to everyone, not just for self-defense but as a force for healing. Keen on detail, big in scope, Unleash the Dragon Within shows how to tap into the Cat and Snake
aspects of your mind and body. When you combine the movement, breath and meditation of a Cat with a Snake you create the Dragon, bringing all you are to your athletic performance, spiritual practices and even your sexual relationships.“Long-time martial arts practitioner and professor of psychology Steven Macramalla gives us an amazing window into the rich interaction of mind and body in the practice of the Six Kung-fu Animals of Ch’ien-Lung. His lively prose and vivid descriptions bring them to life on the page. I've witnessed Steven’s embodiment of these archetypal Animals, and it is truly remarkable. His emphasis on the healing potential of the martial arts—as deeply creative 'Life Arts'—is most welcome in a world urgently in need of healing. A stimulating read!”
—Linda Holiday, aikido 6th dan, author of Journey to the Heart of Aikido: The Teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei
 
“Macramalla details how to become a martial artist. He uses beautiful and exact language to walk you through his unique style and show you how it is a life art, not a hobby. Steven delivers his art with clear explanations on how exactly the movements and practices apply to everyday life. This book introduces a unique martial art and the instructions to begin living it from day one.”
—Genlg