Ready, Set, Slow - by Lee Holden (Paperback)

About the Book

Internationally celebrated Qi Gong master Lee Holden shares a transformative journey filled with wisdom on the power of slowing down for spiritual balance and peace amid modern chaos--with tools like primal shaking for stress relief, vagal breathing and optimal digestion acupressure for the body, conscious communication for relationships, and more.

Book Synopsis

From internationally celebrated Qi Gong master and beloved television personality Lee Holden comes a transformative journey filled with wisdom and practices on the power of slowing down for spiritual balance and peace amid modern chaos.

You don't have time not to slow down. In the face of burnout, lack of passion, and endless to-do lists, what if to achieve more you need to do less? "There's too much at stake not to slow down," shares Qi Gong master Lee Holden. "By slowing down, you'll gain time, energy, focus, and clarity." The idea that slowing down can lead to more productivity may sound too good to be true, but research confirms it does this and more--if only we can figure out a way to apply it in our everyday lives.

In this transformative guide, Holden shares the Slow Method, principles of slow mind, body, and relationships drawn from the philosophical wisdom of Eastern meditation, martial arts, and philosophies and merged with Western science. The resulting practices offer ways to access the magical benefits of slowing down to create lasting change in your life and the lives of those you love.

Here you'll gain tools and insights for taking the space and time to practice:
- Primal shaking for stress relief or gratitude meditation for the mind
- Vagal breathing, optimal digestion acupressure, and in-the-moment nature methods for the body
- Heartful self-connection, conscious communication, and sexual reflexology for relationships and connecting deeply with those you love
- And more!

No matter which practices you decide to focus on, you'll be learning the power of slow, something that's vital to rediscover our zest for life. Instead of picking up the not-so-pleasurable energies of stress, anxiety, and whirlwinds of negativity, you'll learn to acquire more of the energy you actually want: peace, love, vitality, health, healing, tranquility, connection, and general positivity. With small, incremental changes to the way you live and relate, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of how to slow down. You'll increasingly embrace life's rhythms along the way as you cultivate and absorb the life-giving energy that we're all in dire need of.

Review Quotes

"Ready, Set, Slow is a breakthrough in modern living. Lee gives techniques that anyone can benefit from. This is what the mystics of all ages have taught. Lee makes it accessible to us all." --Deepak Chopra, New York Times bestselling author

"Ready, Set, Slow explores the core causes of modern malaise and provides clear and actionable steps on how to fix it. I learned so much from this book. A wake-up call on how to slow down and smell the Qi." --James Nestor, bestselling author of Breath

"Lee Holden is a remarkable teacher. I consistently recommend his work to family and friends. My father, for example, had his backspin disappear by doing Lee's slow movement practices. Highly recommended." --Vishen Lakhiani, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of Mindvalley

"Lee is truly an inspiration. He always amazes me in how he takes ancient wisdom and makes it accessible. Ready, Set, Slow is genius." --Mantak Chia, founder of Universal Healing Tao and bestselling author

"Lee Holden is a gifted teacher of body wisdom and our ability to harness our energy to live with more vitality. In his new book, he offers us the power of slow and shares numerous transformational practices to follow the ancient rhythm of wellness. Embrace slow and embrace a wiser, healthier way of being." --Doug Abrams, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Book of Joy

"Lee is a gift. I use his program to start every day. In less than fifteen minutes, I feel amazing and am ready to start my day. I have more energy at 82 years old than I did at 35." --Eleanor Coppola, Emmy-winning director, author, and artist

"Lee is a true master of internal energy practices. Ready, Set, Slow creates a harmonious inner environment through the body, mind, and spirit. Highly recommended." --Marie Diamond, feng shui master and author featured in The Secret

"Lee is a natural on TV. His poise and lighthearted nature have made him a regular fixture on American Public Television. I've enjoyed working with him for the last ten years." --Eric Robertson, former CEO of American Public Television

"Lee's program on health and healing is in the Top 5 list of all-time customer satisfaction for Sounds True. He is a joy to work with." --Tami Simon, founder of Sounds True

"Lee gives us simple ways to use Eastern wisdom for modern life. Ready, Set, Slow is a wonderful 'hack' to living your best life." --Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof and four-time New York Times bestselling author

"Ready, Set, Slow is the perfect antidote to the chaos of our overscheduled and constantly rushed modern lives. Holden's insightful book--rooted in his lifelong career as Qi Gong and meditation master--offers a refreshing approach to reclaiming tranquility and presence, providing practical methods to slow down and savor each moment. If you are ready to break free from the frantic pace and rediscover the joy of living fully and intentionally, this is a must-read." --Juliet Starrett, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Built to Move

"In the hallowed pages of Ready, Set, Slow, Lee Holden not only lives up to his revered reputation but transcends it, offering us a portal into the profound wisdom that has defined his journey as a Qi Gong master. What a divine gift it is to delve into this book, where each word beckons us to slow down, breathe deeply, and realign with the sacred rhythm of life--a rhythm that Lee has so masterfully captured and now generously shares with us all." --Maureen J. St. Germain, award-winning author and founder of St. Germain Mystery School

About the Author

Lee Holden is an internationally celebrated Qi Gong master recognized by the International Qi Gong Association. He is the author of 7 Minutes of Magic and a beloved television personality who's aired in over 50 million households in the US alone. He is a licensed acupuncturist who cofounded the Santa Cruz Integrative Medicine and Qi Center. He lives in Santa Cruz, California with his daughters. For more about his classes, trainings, and videos, visit holdenqigong.com.