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Office Yoga: Simple Stretches for Busy People [Hardcover]

Darrin Zeer , Michael Klein
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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Book Description

February 1, 2000
Yoga has gone completely mainstream. Sensible people everywhere are saying "Om" and doing postures once a week. Enter the world's easiest yoga book for the place we need it most: work! Renowned teacher Darrin Zeer brings this ancient Indian art to the modern-day office with a fully illustrated, easy-to-use guide offering 75 stress-relieving stretches perfect for the cube environment. Unlike most yoga guides, Office Yoga offers a fun, accessible approach and is useful for both beginners and experts. Exercises are organized by time of day and for a variety of situationswaking stretches, commute exercises, on-the-phone and at-the-copy machine stretches. Humorous and colorful illustrations by Michael Klein enliven exercises that can be performed anywhere from the elevator to the conference room. This handy little book will fit nicely on any desktop, and makes a great gift for the workaholic in your life.

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As the title implies, Zeer offers a series of short, simpleyoga stretches and poses or asanas designed for the home and office. "Office Yoga" takes the reader from early morning in-bed yoga stretches through workday routines (easily performed in the cramped and hurried atmosphere of the office) and returns home with gentle and lighthearted exercises such as "Yoga for Couch Potatoes."

"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

About the Author

Darrin Zeer spent seven years in Asia studying the different forms of yoga. He now focuses on teaching others to lead simpler, healthier, more peaceful lives. He is based in Southern California.

Michael Klein is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in countless publications and several books.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1 edition (February 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811826856
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811826853
  • Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 0.6 x 6.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

CNN calls Darrin, "America's Relaxation Expert".
He has appeared on CNN, in Time magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Darrin spent seven years traveling and studying yoga and meditation throughout Asia. He is the author of Office Yoga, Office Spa, Office Feng Shui, Everyday Calm, Travel Yoga, Lovers' Yoga, Lovers' Massage, How To Mess Up Your Life, Everyday Is Mother's Day and the Office Stress Emergency Kit.
Darrin leads Stress Management trainings at corporations like Del Monte Foods, Maidenform, 3M, General Motors & CNN. He also teaches Couple's Yoga & Massage retreats at resorts around the world.
For more information about Darrin and his mission,
go to www.darrinzeer.com


Customer Reviews

The first time you open and use Darrin Zeer's "Office Yoga" this book will earn spot on your desk top. Steven D Briggs  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
It is very easy to read, to follow and to appreciate. "susanjb"  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Get this book, have fun, and feel better!!! Colleen Davenport  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little gift idea August 21, 2000
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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.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fellow desk jockeys -- this book is for us! April 6, 2000
Format: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.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy, Simple, Fun February 20, 2001
Format: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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical & Effective
I bought this little book a few years ago & rediscovered it on my bookshelf today. It's still a good, practical & well illustrated. The stretches mentioned really do work... Read more
Published 6 months ago by TheBeth
3.0 out of 5 stars More Hype Than Substance
I love this concept but the book sadly has very little to offer other than the concept. It's cute and looks nice on a coffee table.
Published 13 months ago by LisaCebes
3.0 out of 5 stars Office Yoga
This book is a nice quick way to get Yoga stretches in while at the office. Very easy to follow.
Published 24 months ago by E. Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Golf or a couple of drinks at end of day is the same
Great tips. I just don't think I can sing like an opera star in the car(imagine what other drivers will think-bluetooth? rage). Read more
Published on October 27, 2010 by Parth Vasa
5.0 out of 5 stars Nifty reminder to add yoga to the workday - surprisingly useful little...
This small, goofy-looking hardcover yoga book is actually quite nifty. It takes you across a full workday of ideas to incorporate yoga and peaceful actions to your schedule. Read more
Published on July 5, 2008 by Jill Florio
5.0 out of 5 stars Office Yoga
Great way to relax during conference calls and reading emails instead of sitting still. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to multitask work with simple exercise.
Published on October 28, 2007 by Spencer Wiley
5.0 out of 5 stars great office companion
this is not hard core yoga, but really who can do that at work anyway? this book has nice, effective yoga moves that can be done at work without changing clothes or drawing alot of... Read more
Published on July 14, 2007 by merlot
5.0 out of 5 stars Office therapy
When do you need this book ? Got buried by hundreds of unread e-mails and a project deliverable deadline closing fast. Read more
Published on April 11, 2007 by A
5.0 out of 5 stars Steve
Office Yoga is a wonderful book for just about anyone. If you sit at a desk, at home in front of the TV or fly I recommend this book to stretch your muscles and mind. Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by S. Berger
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for folks who spend time at their desks
Sometimes, I'll come across a little book that will
surprise you . . . such was the case with OFFICE YOGA by
Darrin Zeer . . . though only 93 pages (in a smallish 4. Read more
Published on September 23, 2002 by Blaine Greenfield
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