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Yoga for Common Aches and Pains: Breathe, Move, and Stretch Your Way to Relief and Relaxation

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Mr. Miller has captured the essence of using yoga postures and other techniques to ameliorate the bane of man's existence: those nagging, chronic pain sensations that seem to get us all at one point or another. I happen to be an occuptional medicine medical doctor and have seen tens of thousands of people for those very common aches and pains of which Mr. Miller writes. His advice is right on the money which is exactly what you'll save by using this book instead of buying potentially harmful drugs or paying for doctor appointment after doctor appointment. Of course, there is a role for medical attention. But there is also a heavily under-utilized role for self administered tender loving care in the form of these gentle therapuetic yoga postures and breath work. So free yourself self from the pain body and waiting rooms and get this book and (here is the most important aspect) APPLY it.

For those interested in simply finding relief from pain or discomfort Fred Miller has distilled the ancient practice of Yoga to bring it's benefits to the practical Western mind. Though it's written in a prescriptive format, all the exercises or postures are sequenced in such a way as to bring a deep overall sense of well-being. It's accessible, easy to understand and use. After all, as the author says, the best exercise is the one you do. I found relief from a nagging lower back discomfort through his simple formula that showed me that I was just plain doing the wrong things like stretching where it hurt. It's obvious that the author knows what he's talking about but he doesn't try to impress you with his knowledge, rather in the spirit of true wisdom he shares with humor and clarity. BUY it, even if you don't hurt!

The pages of the book are printed on newsprint paper. This is not what I care to purchase in a book. I intend to use and re-use this book a lot and newsprint type paper will not hold up to a lot of use. Newsprint turns brittle very soon after exposure to normal use. Plus, I do not like the way newsprint feels to the touch. I have been looking forward to owning this particular item for quite some time. I shall enjoy having it, just don't care for the type of paper contained in the book.