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

By Swami Shivapremananda and Shivapremananda

Book Overview

Clearly and authoritatively written, with step-by-step illustrated instructions, Yoga for Stress Relief demonstrates the appropriate positions (asanas), breathing exercises, and meditations for the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679778179
• ISBN13: 9780679778172
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Random House
• Length: 143 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Best Yoga Book

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.

Yoga for Stress Relief works

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 didn't realize how good this book was.....

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!!

Easy to understand,even for a beginner

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.

Easy to understand, clear illustrations.

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.