The Way of Three ©2002 - 3rd Edition

HEALING-Healthy Body

The Way of Three encourages the use of one or more established systems of physical development to pursue the goal of physical balance and health.

Among the many established systems that can accomplish this are:

• Monk Yoga
• Dhanda (staff) Yoga System
• Kenpo Karate System
• Min Zin (Qi Gong)Internal Energy System
• Various Eastern Exercise Systems
• Various Western Exercise Systems

The undertaking of a physical development program should be based on the following goals.

1. Restoration – recovery of health after illness, injury or improper conditioning
2. Maintenance– general and continuous process to maintain good health
3. Prevention – task specific preparation to prevent illness and injury

Often people suffer some type of physical impairment, defined as an imbalance, which does not allow the body to function at it optimum potential. Unless an impairment is present from birth, it is most likely caused by incorrect use of the body.

Levels of Use that affect Balance vs. Imbalance are:

• Stimulating Use – performance improvement
• Normal Use - maintenance
• Non-Use – performance decline
• Over-Use – extended recovery period
• Misuse – risk of injury or illness
• Abuse – serious injury or illness

Because many people have some level of impairment, the first step in The Way of Three is restoration and return to normal function.

I. Restoration will be necessary in the event of one of the following:

• Weakening of the body from disease or illness
• Injury to the body from a trauma
• Impairment of body from improper use

Methods of restoration are covered in the Way of Three training program.

Once restoration of the impairment is accomplished, an ongoing maintenance routine can be established.

II. Maintenance involves an ongoing process.

The six categories listed here are the core of this training. Some may require the advice of a person trained in the particular area.

General Physical Health is Dependent on:

• Diet
• Rest and Sleep
• Physical Effort
• Habits
• Emotions
• Environment

Physical Health is improved with Proper Care of:

• Spine and Joints
• Skeletal Muscular
• Internal Organs
• Breathing
• Circulation of Body Systems
• Nine Energy Zones

A routine for health maintenance should include:

• Body Postures and Movements
• Hand Postures and Movements
• Exercise including Muscle Locks
• Breathing Methods
• Sensory Awareness
• Flow of Inner Energy

The Way of Three/Monk Yoga has detailed routines for health maintenance based on the above categories.

III. Preventive measures should be undertaken under three circumstances:

• Undertaking of physical activity outside of normal routine
• In anticipation of environmental or situational change
• In preparation for emotional or psychic change

In the Way of Three/Monk Yoga, preventative routines are specifically design for the circumstances at hand, and usually involved specialized training.

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