Review: Insightful and effective
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 20, 2013
It could be easy to see the exercises in this book as being too simple to be effective, and years ago I probably would have had that opinion too.However, after many years of practicing yoga and dabbling in other Eastern healing modalities, I've learned that it's often some of the most "simple" and subtle practices that make, by far, the biggest difference.A few of the exercises in "5-Minute Stress Management" are breathing related exercises. I feel like Western culture in general is missing out massively on the opportunities afforded to us in learning to work with our breath effectively - they're HUGE! And the exercises offered here take you into deeper and more relaxed states the more often you do them (just a few minutes a day can make a massive impact).In addition, the author provides great instructions on a number of Chi Kung stretches and pressure point tension release exercises.I'll be the first to say that these exercises won't remove your stress entirely the first time you do them, but if you're willing to invest a small amount of time regularly, you'll be surprised what a life-changing difference they can make. Enjoy!