Remnants: Tales of Fenland Horrors and Hauntings

Literature & Fiction

Poyton, Robert

Genre Fiction

Cutting Edge

Many martial arts use fixed movement patterns or kata for solo training, but the Russian Martial Art of Systema has no set moves. How, then, can you train alone in Systema? This book has the answers! It covers the basic methods of Systema solo practice, including: Core Exercises, Breathing, Falling &amp; Ground Movement, Stretching and Mobility, Equipment, Health practices and more! These exercises will help develop your strength, freedom of movement and overall health and fitness, whether for Systema or any other activity. 110 pages and over 400 photos.

Systema Solo Training

Religion & Spirituality

We often think of exercise as something practiced alone, perhaps in a gym with specialist equipment. However the Russian martial art of Systema has a wealth of partner and group exercises! These cover all aspects of fitness and health, including: Core Exercises, Stick Work, The Human Gym, Focus Pads, Stretching, Massage and more! These exercises will help develop your strength, mobility and overall health and fitness, whether for Systema or any other activity!

Systema Partner Training

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Weird Tails

Innsmouth Gold

Systema is one of the few martial arts than can be practiced entirely for health and by people of all ages. This book gives a comprehensive guide to solo Systema training for the older person. It covers all the basics of breathwork, posture, movement and core exercise. It also show how to improve balance and coordination, even how to fall safely and get up from the floor. As well as this, there is advice on how to structure your training, on diet, lifestyle and developing a positive mental outlook. Age is no barrier when it comes to health, fitness and well-being. Whether you have had a break from exercise or are looking for something more suitable for your circumstances, Systema will put you back in touch with your childhood sense of play and keep you fit and active well into old age. Easy to follow guide, fully illustrated. "Rob Poyton has been training and teaching Systema since 2000. He is a dedicated and talented instructor, knowledgeable on all of the key components of Systema.. Rob presents his teaching in a clear and structured manner through his classes and reading materials." - Vladimir Vasiliev, October 2019.

Systema For Seniors

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

Many people ask how they can maintain health and fitness as they age. Gyms can be expensive and intimidating and many exercise programs focus solely on superficial looks.  The Simply Flow  Program is all about regaining your body’s natural movement, building core strength, boosting your health and learning to manage stress  and tension. It involves simple to learn exercises that easily fit into and enhance all your other activities, as well as giving you a unique Formula to develop your own exercise variations.  This book covers all the foundation exercises of the Program, including -  Breathing Core Strength Joint Mobility Stretching Movement Chains Resistance Training Ground Movement Mindfulness and Flow  Plus advice on diet, lifestyle, developing your own training routines and more.  Looking for a sensible long term exercise program that fits in with and enhances your lifestyle and activities? Here it is!  Simply Flow Founder Robert Poyton is a Professional Instructor with over 30 years experience in health, fitness and martial arts.He teaches in the UK and Europe. His clients range from professional dancers, military personnel, martial artists through to the elderly, sports enthusiasts and people interested in health, fitness and well being.

Fitness Over 40: A Practical Guide to Mobility and Strength

Tired of the lies and intrigues of the south, Llorc returns to his northern homeland. He finds a country ravaged by plague and beset by strife. For a fearsome berserker known as the Reiver has seized the Iron Crown and the Eight Clans stand poised on the brink of civil war. Llorc must guide a group of refugees through an increasingly hostile land, where ancient legends come to life and the old ways challenge the new. He may even have to face the gods themselves to save his people! Stirring Sword and Sorcery in the vein of Robert E Howard! "Great books! One of the better Conan-not-Conan series. Poyton does a much better job of nailing the Howardian vibe than most who have tried." Deuce Richardson "Great, pulpy, sword and sorcery fun in the vein of Robert Howard or Fritz Leiber. Looking forward to the next in the series." "Really enjoyed this, it's a good old fashioned sword and sorcery tale." "Plenty of adventure, battle and political intrigue to keep the pace going from start to end. Very enjoyable." - Amazon reviews, Wolf in Shadows

Wolf in the North: The Wolf Who Would be King Vol 3

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Qigong is an umbrella term for many forms of Chinese exercise. Whether for health, fitness, meditation or martial arts, qigong methods have been developed over hundreds of years. The Eight Brocades are a very popular set of qigong exercises. Comprising of eight simple movements, they provide a good, all-round gentle body workout. However there is more to qigong than twisting and stretching! The movements also combine with specific breathing patterns and visualisations to work the body's internal systems. This also means they are a very good method for improving health, dealing with stress and developing mindfulness. In this book, experienced Instructor Robert Poyton teaches you the complete Eight Brocades routine, plus some variations. He also details the historical background of the Eight Brocades, explains the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine and describes the breathing and spiraling methods that make qigong a unique form of exercise. Requiring little space and easily adjusted to fit your personal circumstances, the Eight Brocades are a great routine for anyone looking to improve their health and well-being

The Eight Brocades: Qigong Exercise for Health

Awareness is often listed as a top requirement for self defence. However, true awareness goes beyond avoiding dark alleyways! This book is a guide to understanding and developing awareness through our senses of sight, touch, sound and smell. But there is more to awareness than that.We also explain and help you improve your sense of balance, develop proprioception and, most critically learn to hone your intuition and gut instinct. From there you will learn how to apply those skills in situations, how to read body language, how to manage attention and how to deal with aggressive people. Packed with practical drills and exercises, fully illustrated, with clear and concise instructions based on Systema methods, scientific understanding and personal experience.

Systema Awareness Training

The Dunwich Trilogy

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