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Yoga for Computer Users: Healthy Necks, Shoulders, Wrists, and Hands in the Postmodern Age (Rodmell Press Yoga Shorts)

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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.

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!

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.

This is a great book for anyone who spends a lot of time at a computer, or just at a desk. Even if you have never done yoga before, this book will make your body feel better after a session in front of the screen. It's also a great reminder (and a good excuse!) to take breaks. Practical and clearly explained, this book should be required buying for every Human Resources department across the land. It will save companies a ton of lost employee time - and as they know, prevention is a whole lot better (and cheaper) than cure!

I received this book as a gift and I was relieved to find out you don't have to be an experienced yoga practitioner to do the exercises. I read through the intro, and then took a few minutes to try the first four exercises and, honestly, my body felt more "open." Everything's explained and illustrated clearly, so I'm looking forward to progressing through the exercises. I think anyone who spends any time sitting in a chair could benefit.

Sandy Blaine's "Yoga for Computer Users" is both inspiring and practical, in an age when almost everyone spends huge amounts of time sitting at a computer, a desk, or working on electronic devices. The book provides clear instructions and helpful photographs, so that prior yoga knowledge or experience are not required to follow along. It addresses our modern problem of a sedentary lifestyle, and offers ways that we can gradually incorporate change into our daily lives. It also encourages us to find the balance between stillness and movement, and between ingrained habits which can be deadening, and conscious, life-affirming, rejuvenating movement.

With several hours a day at the computer and recently healed from neck and shoulder problems, this book is a sigh of relief. I'm finding it to be a very effective approach to preventing further injuries caused by repetitive stress. I especially appreciate the quick five to ten minute practices that release locked-up muscle tension and leave me feeling more supple and strong. And taking a stretch break gives my mood a boost as well, reminding me of life beyond my desk! The photos that accompany the detailed descriptions make it easy to follow. When I take the time to finish my work day with one of the author's 30 minute sessions, I sleep more deeply and wake up refreshed. It's definitely a practical gem for anyone who wants to reverse the negative effects from extended time at the computer and enjoy the benefits of self care.

This book has the same yoga poses all the books and DVDs push, downward dog, mountain pose, etc.. If you have ever seen a yoga dvd or book, then you don't need this one. I am returning mine to amazon.