{"product_id":"9781930485556","title":"The Practice of Freedom: Aikido Principles as a Spiritual Guide","description":"Drawing on the poetic wisdom of the\u003ci\u003e Tao Te Ching\u003c\/i\u003e, American sensei Wendy Palmer translates the powerful teachings of aikido for use in everyday life. With poignant reflections on her own life, including teaching inmates in a woman's federal prison, she describes how we can regain our sense of freedom, vitality, and integrity when under the duress of life's \"attacks\" by transforming our negativity into \u003ci\u003ebudo\u003c\/i\u003e, or unconditional love.\u003ci\u003eThe Practice of Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e is invaluable not only for students of aikido and other movement and martial arts, but also for those who seek to live with confidence and self-reliance, to establish clear and compassionate boundaries, and to deepen their capacities for relationships.","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131960443120,"sku":"9781930485556","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781930485556_p0.jpg?v=1763638322","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781930485556","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}