Customer Reviews

Yoga for Stress Relief: A Simple and Unique Three-Month Program for De-Stressing and Stress Prevention

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I appreciate the easy to follow instructions and illustrations and that the poses are organized into routines instead of this being a simple "pictionary" of poses. The routines vary in difficulty and you can build up to them. The only reason I wouldn't give it five stars is because I wish it had a little more, but for basics or beginners it was great.

I liked this book very much.I have just started practising yoga and this book was easy to understand and use.What I liked very much about this book was that it explained where stress comes from and why and how to prevent it beside using the exercises.

I bought this book about 9 months ago, and then skimmed through it, and tried one or two exercises, and put it away. It didn't look enough like the yoga I was used to doing so I dismissed it. A few weeks ago, I started going through the 12 week program as outlined in the book, and I can't believe how wonderful it makes me feel! The first two weeks consist primarily of neck, shoulder, and upper back stretches which really relieves any tension stored there. The next two weeks adds in stretches for the lumbar region and legs, and then some more familiar poses, like shoulderstand, cobra, bow, and sun salutations are added through the rest of the program. It also includes breathing exercises and meditations, as well as recommendations for specific stress-related ailments. There are clear instructions and illustrations throughout.

I'm so glad I finally decided to give this book a try!!

Best of Breed. This book is the best one I have read on Yoga. If it included the headstand in a manner similar to Salutation to the Sun, the book would be perfect. (The headstand is not included). This book is also published in Spanish; titled Yoga para el Estres isbn 84-88242-75-1. Yoga para el Estres is exactly the same (text and illustrations) as Yoga for Stress Relief. Considering the large spanish speaking marketplace, I recommend that amazon look into acquiring this publication from the spanish publisher (Gaia Ediciones)for availability on amazon.com

I work at a library and have seen numerous Yoga books and tried numerous yoga books. This one is truly exceptional and I simply had to purchase it so that I can have it at home all the time. It's easy to follow, the pictures are clear to follow and it even tells you when to breathe in and out next to the poses. I would highly recommend it to those who want to build their own routine but don't want to join a class.

I checked this book out at the library a few months ago. It worked. I felt stress melt away as I progressed week to week. When I returned it to the library I tried other yoga books, but I haven't felt the same since. I NEED this book and I plan to buy it very soon. It's on my wish list right now..... I bought it and it is a life saver.

I have been using this book for years & recently purchased a copy for a friend having problem with back pain. I carry all of my stress in my neck, shoulders & back, and have found the series of poses in this book to be the only consistent way to avoid the constant aches & pains of those tight muscles.