Stretching is essential to maintaining physical health and well-being. It not only tones and strengthens the body but also gives you smoother, stronger movement, improves circulation, and is a great aid in reducing stress. The Modern Book of Stretching, strikingly illustrated with stunning black-and-white photographs, demonstrates how to use stretching to achieve a more relaxed, limber body and spirit. Anne Kent Rush has drawn on her extensive experience in yoga, preventive health, and body therapy to create a comprehensive, attractive guide that offers both verbal and visual instruction. Her exercises, which may be done alone or in tandem with a partner, can bring about amazing improvements in balance, coordination, and muscle tone--and, most importantly, your state of mind.