Walking Your Way to Vitality in 7 Weeks - by Jacques Moramarco & Yun Kim (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Discover the transformative power of walking in this groundbreaking guide that merges ancient Eastern wisdom with modern wellness practices.

Are you ready to revolutionize your daily stroll? Walking Your Way to Vitality introduces a fresh perspective on the world's most accessible form of exercise. Drawing from decades of experience in East Asian medicine and healthcare, the authors present six unique walking styles rooted in the time-honored concepts of qi, prana, tai chi, chi gong, and yoga.
This innovative book offers:

• In-depth exploration of traditional walking techniques
• Week-by-week instruction on six distinctive walking styles
• QR codes linking to demonstrative videos
• Insights into the ancient Eastern principles behind each technique
• Scientific explanations of how these walks benefit your health

More than just a fitness guide, this book taps into the growing trends of mindful movement, breathwork, and holistic wellness. Whether you're a casual walker or a dedicated health enthusiast, you'll find new ways to invigorate your daily routine, improve your physical health, and calm your mind. Transform your simple stroll into a powerful tool for vitality, longevity, and inner peace. With Walking Your Way to Vitality, every step becomes a journey towards a healthier, more balanced you.

About the Author

Dr. Jacques MoraMarco has been a licensed acupuncturist since 1977, taking the first acupuncture licensing examination in the state of California. Much of Dr. MoraMarco's clinical career has centered on the treatment of HIV/AIDS patients. From 2014 to 2019, Dr. MoraMarco supervised Emperor's College acupuncture students at Being Alive, a non-profit organization in Los Angeles that provides free wellness services to people living with HIV/AIDS. Born in Switzerland, he has studied throughout Europe, America, and Asia. He apprenticed with See Han Kim, a renowned teacher of traditional Korean medicine. He completed his postgraduate work at Ecole Européene d'Acupuncture in Paris. From 1992 to 2002, he studied Sun Tai Chi with Sun Shurong in Beijing, China, and he is a fourth-generation lineage holder of Sun Tai Chi.Dr. MoraMarco is also the author of The Way of Walking: Eastern Strategies for Vitality, Longevity and Peace of Mind (co-authored with Rick Benzel) and The Complete Ginseng Handbook. Dr. MoraMarco is the Academic Dean at Emperor's College and is a cofounder of the International Sun Tai Chi Association.

Dr. Yun Kim is the President of Emperor's College, one of the oldest and most distinguished schools of traditional East Asian medicine in the United States. Dr. Kim has served on the executive committee of the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, an association of accredited and pre-accredited acupuncture schools in the US; has served as chair of the Faculty Development Committee of the Council; and serves as a site visitor for the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Additionally, she served for ten years on the board of directors of Korean American Family Services, a nonprofit organization that provides mental health, domestic violence, and child welfare services. She earned her Doctor of Education at the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education, and her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Emperor's College.