Quotes from Roger Jahnke

The four preliminary methods of health enhancement and self-healing can be learned and practiced as individual techniques, or they can be combined. When gentle body movements, self-massage, breath practice, and deep relaxation are integrated into a single practice, they become even more powerful.

In China the integration of these methods is called Qigong (Chi Kung), meaning "vitality enhancement practice." In India it is called Yoga. Both of these Asian traditions of self-healing have been called "internal exercises," "moving meditation," or "meditation in motion.

It is almost automatic that relaxation accompanies a deep breath. However, by adding the intention to relax to the breathing the result is even greater.

The integration of movement, breath, and voice helps to integrate and balance the body, mind, and emotions.

THE MEDICINE It is the primary role of the physician, whether the African witch doctor or the modern doctor, to entertain the patient while secretly waiting for nature to heal the disease. Albert Schweitzer, physician, philosopher

The marvelous pharmacy that was designed by nature and placed into our being by the universal architect produces most of the medicines that we need. Norman Cousins, editor, innovator, professor

Ambroise Paré said, "I administered the treatment, but nature provided the cure.

With a doctor's expert care you should be better in a week, but without access to the marvels of modern medicine your recovery will require at least seven days." With or without a physician, with or without medical intervention, the natural medicine that we produce—our healer within—is working to heal us and sustain our health.

most of what we have come to call health care does not authentically and actually improve health.

and choice one may elect to trigger the benefits of contemplation and affirmation. Take a deep breath, relax, and repeat internally, "My body, mind, and spirit are always working to keep me supremely well.