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"At-The-Desk-Relaxation," and "Afternoon Invigoration," offer a balanced mix of traditional Hatha yoga poses (e.g., Sun Salutation, Cobra, and Cat) and adaptations such as, "Keyboard Calisthenics" (for loosening wrists and fingers), "E-mail Meditation" (for calming nerves), and "Crowded Elevator Stretch" (to restore energy ). The exercises are enlivened by Michael Klein's retro, New Yorker-ish illustrations, as well as the occasional inspirational quote from the likes of Fred Astaire and Buddha.
Zeer doesn't spend much time teaching yoga concepts; this is a day-planner for relaxation, with a simple, easy-to-follow yoga routine for relieving stress. But it serves that purpose well. (Beliefnet, May 2000) -- From Beliefnet
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
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Great little gift idea,
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This review is from: Office Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People (Hardcover)
I just bought this book and I love it. The style is simple and easy to use. Each page has a clear, concise yoga tip, and the inspirational quotes sprinkled throughout are a wonderful compliment to the highly practical content. One of the best things about this book is that it is elegant--a finely crafted hardbound book with unique illustrations and a small cozy size that feels fun to hold. The book can be easily tucked away anywhere in the office, or toted along in a briefcase or knapsack. This would make a perfect pick-me-up gift for a friend or office co-worker. "Office Yoga" would be just the thing to include in a stress relief care basket.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
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Fellow desk jockeys -- this book is for us!,
By Steven D Briggs (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Office Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People (Hardcover)
The first time you open and use Darrin Zeer's "Office Yoga" this book will earn spot on your desk top. You will want to keep it where you can grab it easily. It's as entertaining and fun to read as it is helpful. Turn to any page and you'll find ways to quickly relieve stress and ease muscle tightness by breathing deeply and stretching your muscles -- as you sit or stand at your desk! If your legs, back, neck or shoulders feel cramped or sore at the end of your office workday, Office Yoga will teach you to use the free minutes here and there to stretch and relax while you work. Whether you're a couch potato or a gym rat or somewhere in between -- Office Yoga will help keep the knots out of your muscles.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy, Simple, Fun,
This review is from: Office Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People (Hardcover)
Okay, this book is exactly what the title says: SIMPLE. However, that doesn't necessarily detract from its worth. It's a small volume, about 93 pages, and about 6" X 5". In my opinion, it's the perfect size for busy office workers who already have cluttered desks! It's fun to hold, easy to carry around, and includes cute illustrations. A lot of the names of the stretches are fun and creative, such as "Close the Deal warrior pose" and "Late Client Stretch." Besides the easy stretches, which range from stretches for your fingers, wrists, hands and upper back to stretches for your legs, ankles, etc., there are other nice features, including a couple of stretches you can do in bed right after you wake up, and evening relaxers so that you can transition from your hard day at the office to a relaxing evening at home. Some other features of the book include little reminders that we all know but don't often think about, such as taking a break and walking around outside, practicing lovingkindness, keeping our desks organized, drinking lots of water, making our meals a meditation, etc. In addition, there are plenty of nice, positive quotes strewn throughout the pages. This is not the most detailed book, or the most comprehensive, but I personally find it very useful in its simplicity and user-friendliness.
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