SILVER SPRING, MD — With more than 28 million neck and shoulder pain sufferers in the U.S., celebrated Anusara Yoga teacher Desirée Rumbaugh provides a gentle yoga program to address aches, stiffness, and tension in the neck and shoulder area with her Yoga to the Rescue for Neck & Shoulders DVD available August 25, 2009 ($14.99; www.AcaciaCatalog.com). Everyone from beginners to seasoned yoga students will benefit from this easy-to-follow program for pain relief and prevention. The DVD is the third in Desirée’s popular series, which includes Yoga to the Rescue: Feel Good From Head To Toe and Yoga to the Rescue for Back Pain.

Anusara Yoga expert Desirée Rumbaugh shows you how to alleviate pain and stiffness in your neck and shoulders, bringing ease and enjoyment back to your life. Each posture works to reduce stress, fight fatigue, and release tension in the upper body. Anusara is one of the most popular and fastest growing yoga styles.

The program includes both a 30-minute tutorial and a 30-minute flowing sequence. In the tutorial, Desirée breaks down each move to teach the proper alignment and positioning. The flowing sequence allows you to practice what you learn into a full practice. Choose the poses that work for you and do them anywhere for instant relief, or perform the flowing sequence regularly to remain relaxed and pain-free.

Equipment needed: mat, strap or towel, and blankets.

Special Feature: Bonus wrist stretch.

Desirée Rumbaugh is a certified Anusara teacher and studied with Anusara founder John Friend. She has helped thousands of students, around the world and through her acclaimed DVDs, discover the benefits of Anusara Yoga. Full of enthusiasm, joy, and positive energy, Desirée’s style is playful and transformational. www.desireerumbaugh.com

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