| I just finished reading "7 Minutes of Magic" by Lee | | | | philosophies and I liked how Holden put it simply |
| Holden a few days ago and it has prompted me | | | | and to the point. |
| to do a couple of things. That is a mark of a very | | | | The next part of the book teaches the flows, or |
| good book, it prompts you to take action. First, I | | | | exercise series. There are several flows for the |
| have tried the routines Holden outlines in this | | | | morning. Core Flow, Upper Body Flow, Lower |
| book, and I do agree with another review of this | | | | Body Flow, Full Body Flow, Energy Flow, Breath |
| book that it does take longer than 7 minutes to | | | | Flow, and Mind Flow. Then the PM flows: Spinal |
| do the routines when you are first learning them. | | | | Flow, Upper Back and Neck Flow, Lower Back |
| However, that is okay, I am used to spending | | | | Flow, Downward Flow, Seated Flow, Lying Flow, |
| longer than 7 minutes each morning. I really like | | | | and the Joy and Gratitude Flow. |
| the routines, and I feel that by themselves for | | | | I really feel that incorporating these flows, or |
| most people they will be very beneficial. | | | | even modifying them if need be, will help a person |
| However, for me, I am incorporating Holden's | | | | have increased health, energy, and fitness. With |
| flows from this book with the morning exercises I | | | | this comes reduced stress levels and the |
| already do that are based on teachings of Dan | | | | avoidance of the illnesses that come with |
| Millman, Pavel Tsatsouline, and other martial art/qi | | | | increased stress and inactivity of the body. |
| gong instructors I have had. Holden's workouts fit | | | | Part three of the book focuses on Living with |
| very well with the kinds of exercise flows I've | | | | More Vitality, and in this part Holden gives some |
| already been doing. (In fact, some of the same | | | | good advice for living a more healthy lifestyle. He |
| things he teaches have been in my routines) So, | | | | discusses exercise, especially walking. He has a |
| for me it has been invigorating to try different | | | | short chapter on breathing. Chapter 7 is a short |
| routines and to incorporate them into what I've | | | | chapter on eating, not what to eat, but how to |
| been doing. My goal for the morning exercises is | | | | eat, especially chewing food more and eating less |
| to loosen up my joints, warm up my core, | | | | to lose weight and live longer. He also includes a |
| especially lower back, and to energize myself for | | | | quick chapter on drinking water. He finishes with |
| the day ahead. This is just what Holden's routines | | | | chapters on meditation and sleep, and then |
| do! I really like how Holden incorporates Qi gong, | | | | throws in a bonus 7 minute routine for health and |
| Tai Chi, Yoga and Western exercises into his | | | | vitality. |
| routines, since that is how I approach things as | | | | All of the chapters are short, direct and easy to |
| well. | | | | read. They do not include in depth information on |
| Normally my evening or after work routines | | | | the topics, but give enough to get most people |
| incorporate aerobic exercise, weight lifting, martial | | | | started along a healthy way of living. For some, |
| art practice and a variety of other exercises. I will | | | | this book will act as a catalyst to send readers to |
| often do a little stretching late in the evening and | | | | further study the topics here, through more of |
| a breathing or meditation session. I've been | | | | Holden's works or those of others on the same |
| incorporating Holden's PM routine into my training | | | | or similar topics. |
| and enjoy it as a nice way to calm down late in | | | | This is a great start for many people, and |
| the evening before retiring for the night. I've also | | | | following the routines will help anyone improve |
| looked at Holden's other products and intend to | | | | their health. For me and others, it is a good book |
| learn more from him in the future, so yes this is | | | | of information to further our studies and |
| a book I recommend. | | | | incorporate new approaches into our own |
| The book starts out with a little about Holden's | | | | routines. I'm glad I bought this book and look |
| training. I enjoyed this short chapter. As someone | | | | forward to doing these routines and learning more |
| who has also lived in Asia to further my training, I | | | | from Holden in the future. |
| found his story very interesting. I also liked the | | | | Get this book and DO THE ROUTINES. Your |
| second chapter on East Meets West: Your Body, | | | | health is worth it! |
| Mind and Spirit. It corresponded well with my own | | | | |