SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Thousands of people wish daily that they had more time to relax and de-stress. Without needing special clothing, time or money for yoga classes, people can find relief and relaxation in their desk drawer, golf bag or handbag. In Osha Ray's new book, Yoga WorkMate: A Simple Yoga Program You Can Do Almost Anywhere (now available through 1stBooks), she outlines easy and effective ways to incorporate this 5,000-year-old practice into daily routines.
Yoga has been proven to relieve stress and lessen headaches, neck pain and back pain. Now, readers do not have to enlist themselves for weeks in a yoga studio. With Ray's new book, people can find simple illustrations and instructions of yoga poses, stretches and breathing exercises.
Ray's yoga poses and stretches can be done in a business suit or in sweats, at an office desk or the workout room and immediately relieve tension and stress. So whether one is stressing at work, at home or on the golf course, they can find relief with Yoga WorkMate. Since it can be stashed in backpacks or briefcases, the book can become an essential connection between the often hectic Western world and the ancient Eastern practices of this healthy, relaxing practice.
An informative, fun guide, Ray's book finally eliminates the need to thumb through yoga books meant for those practicing in long intervals at home or the gym. It puts yoga practice into the hands of real working individuals.
Ray has been practicing yoga for more than 25 years. With certifications from Ananda and Kripalu, she has been teaching yoga for more than 15 years. She is a hypnotherapist, Reiki master, massage therapist and non-denominational minister. Ray is an avid world traveler, and has two adult daughters, Sheila and Monica.
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