Power Through Repose

audiobook

Power Through Repose

by Annie Payson Call

EN·~3 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

BY - ANNIE PAYSON CALL

0:01
2

New Edition with Additions

1:03
3

I. THE GUIDANCE OF THE BODY

3:51
4

II. PERVERSIONS IN THE GUIDANCE OF THE BODY

4:53
5

III. REST IN SLEEP

7:28
6

IV. OTHER FORMS OF REST

5:22
7

V. THE USE OF THE BRAIN

9:23
8

VI. THE BRAIN IN ITS DIRECTION OF THE BODY

11:58
9

VII. THE DIRECTION OF THE BODY IN LOCOMOTION

3:18
10

VIII. NERVOUS STRAIN IN PAIN AND SICKNESS

7:21

Description

The book offers a thoughtful roadmap for anyone who feels their body is constantly fighting against modern demands. Drawing on observations of how muscles, nerves and breath interact, it explains why the greatest injury often comes from hidden over‑strain rather than obvious injury. By treating the body as a finely tuned instrument, the author shows how simple, disciplined habits can restore the natural flow of energy and bring lasting ease.

Covering topics from the fundamentals of proper posture to the subtle art of restful sleep, the work moves step by step through nervous health, emotional balance, and even creative expression. Readers learn practical exercises for training the mind, calming the nerves, and using willpower without burnout. The tone is clear and encouraging, making the science of bodily guidance feel both accessible and genuinely rewarding.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (226K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Steve Solomon. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

2003-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Annie Payson Call

Annie Payson Call

1853–1940

Best known for calm, practical books on rest and self-control, this American writer helped turn everyday worries into something readers could understand and manage. Her work on nerves, poise, and mind-body balance found a wide audience around the turn of the twentieth century.

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