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Calm Up &
Tense Down
The Complete Guide to Posture Release Imagery
Calm Up & Tense Down is an invitation to see your body and your self-image in a new way.
On these pages, you will find over 200 illustrations and just as many pages that explore how posture is not just physical, but deeply connected to your imagination, your ancestry, and your personality.
Title: Calm Up & Tense Down
Author: John August Appleton
Format: Softcover
Size: 7 x 10 inches
Length: 202 pages
Illustrations: Over 200 original drawings
Note about the e-book
Currently, the e-book is available in the .pdf format. It is easier to read on a larger screen. An e-reader (.epub) version currently in production.
If you purchase the e-book, you will be alerted when the .epub version is available to you at no extra charge.
The book contains a collection of imagery exercises, drawings, and explanations of the principles behind PRI. It’s both practical and conceptual, something you can return to again and again.
It’s written so anyone can start, but it also goes deep. Beginners will find simple entry points, while advanced students of movement, posture, or somatics will discover many new ideas and techniques to work with.
Yes, there is an e-book version in PDF format.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping times vary depending on where you live.
We accept major credit cards and other common payment methods at checkout.
The books are printed on demand by Lulu.com. Production takes between 3-5 days. Most orders within the U.S. arrive within 5–7 business days after shipping. International orders take longer. You’ll receive tracking details once your order is shipped.
If your book arrives damaged or there’s a problem with your order, please contact us. We’ll make it right.
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