An ever-increasing number of people depend on computers for both work and entertainment, which means an ever-increasing number of hours spent slumped in a chair — and an ever-increasing number of hand, wrist, neck, and shoulder injuries. Yoga for Computer Users offers a new kind of preventive self-care. It contains 23 illustrated poses and exercises, plus breathing and relaxation techniques, that increase circulation and range of motion, prevent injuries to the upper body, improve posture, and avert energy stagnation. They can be performed regardless of age or yoga experience and are combined in sequences ranging from quick five-minute stretching breaks that can be done while at the computer to more intensive 30-minute sessions designed for morning energy and evening relaxation. A special “Everyday Yoga” section presents lifestyle tips that help readers learn to alternate mouse hands, strengthen their core, stretch throughout the day, and schedule time for joy.
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Anyone with use of their arms and a modicum of common sense will benefit from this book!,
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This review is from: Yoga for Computer Users: Healthy Necks, Shoulders, Wrists, and Hands in the Postmodern Age (Rodmell Press Yoga Shorts) (Paperback)
I'm a craniosacral and massage therapist, and recommend this book to nearly all my clients, young and old, active and sedentary. Every one of them who uses it has seen benefits, and I notice that they all have longer pain- and kink-free stretches of time between sessions.
Sandy Blaine writes in a clear, engaging voice. Her instructions are precise, and still very easy to follow. The beauty and genius of this book is that the poses are geared directly to the symptoms people get with longterm computer use, they can be done nearly anywhere with very little equipment, anyone with use of their arms and a modicum of common sense can perform them well, and the protocols are flexible time-wise, fitting in to busy schedules. Anyone who spends time in a chair, with their hands out in front of them (think dental hygienists, quilters, cyclists, teachers...) can benefit from this yoga program. Folks who stand with their arms out (avid cooks and bakers...) also see great benefits. I rehabbed an injured knee with Sandy's Yoga for Healthy Knees, so I know firsthand that her work is excellent.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A must have for everyone!,
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This review is from: Yoga for Computer Users: Healthy Necks, Shoulders, Wrists, and Hands in the Postmodern Age (Rodmell Press Yoga Shorts) (Paperback)
Another great book from Sandy Blaine. Her first book, Yoga for Healthy Knees, was such a help, that I'm not suprised at how great this book is. Well written with easy to follow explanations of the postures. These sequences are easy to do anywhere. This book is sure to help me and my staff stay healthly and pain free in our daily lives.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who sits, drives, uses a computer, cell phone or PDA- just about all of us!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Yoga Moves or Office Workers!,
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This review is from: Yoga for Computer Users: Healthy Necks, Shoulders, Wrists, and Hands in the Postmodern Age (Rodmell Press Yoga Shorts) (Paperback)
This book has some great moves you can do sitting at your desk. I can't do all of them because I'm not that flexible yet, but it's a goal! With fibromyalgia, I need to stretch my muscles to relieve some of the pain. This offers easy exercises for us "regular" people.
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THE HUMAN BODY evolved to hunt and gather, to run and jump and climb, to play hard and rest fullynot to sit in front of a computer all day. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
breathing awareness, bound angle pose, folded nonskid mat, lengthen your spine, sitting bones, seated posture, eye pillow, shoulder tension Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Letting Go Pose, Seated Twist Pose, Seated Forward Bend Pose, Inverted Legs Relaxation Pose, Downward-Facing Dog Pose, Seated Eagle Pose, Seated Neck Stretches, Reverse Prayer Pose, Seated Back Bend Pose, Chair Dog Pose, Seated Lion Pose, Seated Mountain Pose, Seated Thread-the-Needle, Basic Arm Stretch Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
THE HUMAN BODY evolved to hunt and gather, to run and jump and climb, to play hard and rest fullynot to sit in front of a computer all day. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
breathing awareness, bound angle pose, folded nonskid mat, lengthen your spine, sitting bones, seated posture, eye pillow, shoulder tension Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Letting Go Pose, Seated Twist Pose, Seated Forward Bend Pose, Inverted Legs Relaxation Pose, Downward-Facing Dog Pose, Seated Eagle Pose, Seated Neck Stretches, Reverse Prayer Pose, Seated Back Bend Pose, Chair Dog Pose, Seated Lion Pose, Seated Mountain Pose, Seated Thread-the-Needle, Basic Arm Stretch Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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