Whether or not to exercise during a fast is yet another controversy. Some experts have called for complete bed rest, while others suggested taking in a game of golf. In a magazine article in the January 1976 issue of the magazine Cosmopolitan, Alan Cott recommended water-only fasting for weight loss and suggested that exercise could […]
Tai Chi and Stress Management
While Tai Chi has strong roots into mystical and philosophical ground, the practical healing and stress management applications are the most popular aspects of the tradition in China today. Both the health and spiritual applications are rapidly gaining in popularity in the Western world as people realize that disease and stress are relieved by peace […]
Fasting and Meditation
Meditation is a practice of focusing on a sound, object, visualization, breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment and enhance personal and spiritual growth. The practice of meditation is commonly combined with fasting, as has been demonstrated by numerous historical figures, including the Buddha, Gandhi, Jesus, Mahavira, Moses, […]
Dry Fasting
Also called an absolute fast or a complete fast, a dry fast is considered the most extreme type of fasting. Dry fasting is considerably more difficult and hazardous than other types of fasting. When dry fasting is performed, it is usually practiced for comparatively shorter periods compared to therapeutic fasting. In religious and spiritual customs, […]