Learn to Relax : A Practical Guide to Easing Tension and Conquering Stress

By Mike George

Book Overview

Learn to Relax is a beautiful and practical guide to reducing mind and body stress through easily learned techniques. Combining inspiring images with more than twenty-five specially devised methods of relaxation, author Mike George shows how we can rediscover contentment--in ourselves, in others, in nature, and in daily life. Drawn from the traditions of both East and West, this book's simple yet highly effective strategies reveal how to put problems in perspective and celebrate the positive in life. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811819086
• ISBN13: 9780811819084
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
• Length: 159 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A great starting point

I suffered through most of my twenties with a pretty debilitating anxiety disorder, which unfortunately has recently come back to check up on me. I found Mike George's short-but-to-the-point book helpful in diffusing and alleviating many of the mental circumstances that contribute to anxiety.With short, bite size chapters illustrated with soothing water-colors, LEARN TO RELAX touches on all of the important tools needed to...

Very helpful with conquering stress

I found this book to be very helpful. I have purchased five copies to pass on to friends. They have all agreed that it is a wonderful tool and easy to follow.

Just wonderful!

This is a must-have for anyone feeling stressed. By this point, just looking at the cover relaxes me. :)

It saved me!

I was stressed out in a hotel room trying to find a job, apartment, etc., to relocate to another city. I happen to come across this book on a shopping venture and bought the book. It totally helped me make it through that stressful week. The book itself is one of the most beautiful books I've seen -- artwork, paper quality, readings. The various topics and practice tools are short and to the point which makes the resulting...

Practical, simple, effective. Every word is valuable.

If you want to be in control of your life this is an excellent beginning. This book is special and different from all relaxation books I've ever read. It's easy to notice that the author has experienced everything he teaches, making it very practical, yet comprehensive. The text is focused, clear and objective, so that you can easily work on the causes of your stress, anxiety, fear or unhappiness. It's impressive!!!