- Martial Arts: forms of combat that advocate the integration of the
mind and body to create a form of physical self-defense. Some
martial arts include Aikido, Capoeira, Ju Jutsu, Judo, Karate,
Kendo, Kung Fu Wu Su, and Taekwondo.
- Massage: The massage of muscles, tendons, and ligaments to
improve the body, mind, and spirit is a very old therapeutic tool.
See Healing & Bodywork.
- Meditation: the art of turning one's attention inward in order to
achieve more lucid consciousness.
- Naturopathy: a medical practice that incorporates different forms
of natural therapies -- such as clinical nutrition, homeopathy,
hydrotherapy, and herbalism -- along with traditional diagnostic
and medical treatments.
- Pilates: Founded by Joseph H. Pilates in the early 1900's, this is
a form of exercise designed to develop a complete and balanced
individual by strengthening and stretching the body while fully
engaging the mind.
