Easy Exercises to Relieve Stress [Paperback]

Drawn from the background of yoga, dance, osteopathy and natural movement Easy Exercises to Relieve Stress takes a careful look at the body as a whole and its reaction to any kind of stress, with the goal of reducing tension in the different muscle groups. An introduction by the author explains the different ways in which the body reacts to stress, and how the individual can pinpoint which areas need the most attention, therefore allowing readers to tailor the programme to their individual needs.

Divided into different sections, the book begins with warm-up exercises to get the circulation flowing, moves on to techniques to relax the whole body and then on to exercises which concentrate on specific areas of the body where tension accumulates, such as the neck, shoulders, back and feet. The exercises, carefully illustrated and described, are indeed as easy as the title implies and many of them will be familiar to anyone who ever has to stretch their neck, circle their feet or squeeze their shoulders together as a natural reaction to the stresses and strains of being tied to a desk in front of a computer on a daily basis. With emphasis on an holistic approach to stress management, Easy Exercises to Relieve Stress is the ideal book for anyone who is sweats at the very thought of relaxation classes, has little time, or indeed inclination, for complicated, time- consuming work-outs and who simply wants to find a way of getting a good night's sleep and coping with the day ahead. --Susan Harrison

... offers practical solutions to releasing physical and mental tension in the whole body, as well as in individual areas (OK! Magazine )

With simple exercises based on a holistic approach that can be done anywhere, this text explores a range of techniques to combat stress which require minimum exertion and strength. The exercises featured include breathing exercises, stretching techniques, hydrotherapy and visualisation.

Hussein Eshref is an osteopath. His practice is based in Bounds Green, North London.

Through her career, Anthea Sieveking has concentrated on photographing children and young people particularly in the area of child development.

Her photographs have appeared in many magazines and books including education books aimed especially at children. Her work has been used by the World Health Organisation and in 1994 she worked in India as part of the 'Child to Child' scheme to promote health education amongst poorer children.

Another area of her work has been portraiture of personalities including Ben Kingsley, Iris Murdoch, Sir Winston Churchill and commissions by the Arts Council of Great Britain.

Her other books for Frances Lincoln are My First ABC, the 'Find My' series, the 'Eye Spy' series, the 'What Size/What Shape' series, Young Gardener, All About Me and What Am I?