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Discover a unique method for working with runes, blending deep philosophy with practical application. Contemporary Stav has often been presented as a martial art, but a more accurate description would be that of a Scandinavian educational tradition aimed at fostering growth and personal development. Stav encompasses a deeply spiritual and philosophical perspective, yet remains refreshingly non-dogmatic.<br/><br/> At the heart of the system lies the practice of runic stances: a meditation in movement that integrates breathing and archetypal martial arts movements in a way reminiscent of Tai Chi, blending martial precision with meditative flow. The primary weapon used is the two-handed staff, helping the practitioner internalize key principles of martial arts through embodied movement.<br/><br/> The martial training within Stav promotes both physical and mental well-being, showing parallels to what is today known as mindfulness. Stav offers a Nordic alternative to practices like yoga and breathwork, combining movement, intentional breathing, and embodied awareness in a distinctly Scandinavian form.<br/><br/> The knowledge of Stav was preserved and passed down through generations of an ancient noble family in southern Norway. Now, this tradition opens its doors to a wider audience. It invites readers to explore layers of the runes that were once inaccessible to the modern world.<br/><br/> Stav speaks to those seeking personal growth and self-discovery. It offers spiritual seekers a connection to Scandinavian traditions, and martial arts practitioners a distinctive system shaped by Nordic heritage. Rich in symbolism and depth, Stav shares meaningful insights with anyone drawn to the mysteries of the runes or Norse mythology.<br/><br/> This book offers the first comprehensive presentation of Stav ever published in English, guiding you through your first steps on the journey to discover the wisdom and balance this tradition can bring to your life.

Every day we&apos;re bombarded with methods, mantras and life-hacks that promise us mindfulness, prosperity and wellness. We read countless self-help books to unlock the seven habits, twelve rules or one big secret to living a long and happy life, while time and talent remain some of our most squandered resources. The average full-time worker will spend 80,000 hours at their job: are you making the most of them? Do you truly believe in what you do, day in day out? Maybe you want to do something else with your limited time on the planet. Maybe your own happiness isn&apos;t your only life goal, or you don&apos;t want to get to your deathbed with the gnawing feeling you had much more in you. In that case, you&apos;ll need a different kind of book. Internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman shows us that with moral ambition &ndash; the will to make the world a wildly better place &ndash; it is possible to be both idealistic and successful, and to change the world along the way. Looking to the great change-makers of history, he uncovers the qualities that made them so persuasive, influential and effective, and shows how we, too, can lend our talents to the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to gross inequality to the next pandemic. With moral ambition, we can do more than be on the right side of history: we can make history itself. This is not a self-help book. It won&apos;t make your life easier &ndash; but it should make it more meaningful. The question is: what will you do with it?

Shalom Inshallah - Encountering Jews, Christians And Muslims [Bok / Inbunden]

Ivar Segelberg (19141987), between 1951 and 1979 professor of philosophy in Gothenburg, is an important figure in Swedish philosophy but still only known within a rather narrow circle. Trained in both phenomenology and analytical philosophy, Segelberg developed highly original theories about time con­sciousness, the unity of consciousness, and general ontology. He published his three main works in Swedish, and only in 1999 were they (collectively) made available in English. The present volume will hopefully help make Segelbergs work more widely known. It is partly based on a 2008 symposium in Gothenburg, also called Philosophy and Botany, but contains several independent contributions including a newly written biography.

More Than Mythology - Narratives, Ritual Practices And Regional Distribution In Pre-christian Scandinavian Religions [Bok / Inbunden]

Meditations [Bok / Inbunden]

The Prince [Bok / Inbunden]