As part of my research on stress management, I looked into the Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. When I found out that this book describes the entirety of their program in great depth, I decided to check it out. The Stress Reduction Program employs breathing, meditation, and yoga with a goal of achieving mindfulness in everyday life. The Stress Reduction Program has a long and celebrated history withing the medical community because these techniques work extremely well for those patients who have the patience to follow the program. Kabat-Zinn's book gives enough detail about the program to enable a willing reader to pursue the same program without the rather expensive tuition. I chose not to follow the program myself, but I'd recommend looking into it if stress is a big problem in your life.