A guide to counteracting stress by achieving relaxation and renewed vitality, this book looks at the subject areas of massage and self-help programmes. The author recognizes massage as being one of the most effective ways of experiencing release both physically and psychologically providing a simple, enjoyable yet effective programme for loosening and releasing the body, freeing the mind and feeling good. Features massage programmes for individual body types to oppose specific tension points, colour coded for easy reference. Includes specially designed programmes to combat the effects of accumulative tensions and work-related stress.