Healing Yoga for Aches and Pains
April 13, 2009 by Yoga Exercises · Leave a Comment
Healing Yoga for Aches and Pains
Even if you’ve never done yoga before,you can benefit from this gentle program. If you suffer from arthritis, back pain, neck pain or pain from an injury, this yoga program may help you ease your symptoms. The series of simple exercises focus on pain management and the gentle increase of range of motion to your spine and joints. The Healing Yoga series brings into your home Lisa and Charles Matkin’s extensive hands-on experience and work with leading physicians in using yoga to help people with chronic injuries and illnesses. Regular practice of this yoga program can be beneficial for a range of specific conditions while helping you bring flexible, fluid movement in your whole body. About The Instructors: Charles and Lisa Matkin are experts in therapeutic yoga and have over 16 years combined experience as yoga professionals. They design custom yoga programs to help their clients address chronic injuries and illnesses. The Matkins founded and direct the Mind Body Therapies department at a complimentary health care center in New York City and have taught therapeutic yoga programs at Beth Israel Hospital and New York Presbyterian Medical Center.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Feeling better
Since I started using this DVD I can’t tell you how much better I’m feeling, It’s something that just about anyone can do, I hope in time that I can move on to harder programs.
3 Stars Check your chair before buying this DVD
As somebody already mentioned, this program requires a specific type of chair. I could not find the similar one in my house, and don’t feel like spending more to get one because I don’t particularly like this program anyway (:-<)
4 Stars Gift for mother with fibromyalgia
My mother and I are big fans of the “Yoga Zone” series. This DVD was purchased as a gift for my mother who suffers from fibromyalgia. She has already started doing the exercises and has told me that they are easy to follow, gentle stretches that relax her muscles. Many of the postures can be done while sitting. She also has commented that the couple teaching the class are “just adorable” and that the scenery is beautiful as well. She seems very pleased with this addition to her “Yoga Zone” collection.
5 Stars Very Good
I started doing yoga videos to help with my flexibility and some pain a little while ago and have been happy with my results so far and feel definate improvements and feeling better.
I added this DVD to my routines since it was designed to be for beginners and help with pain and it is been fitting the bill. There are three main sections, one seated, one standing and one on the floor, that help focus on breathing and are designed so beginners can do it easily. I really like the relaxation section since that is one area I always find myself needing to work on.
Highly recommended.
2 Stars Too fast, too rehearsed
Definitely not for a yoga beginner. The narration is twice as fast as I can actually do the poses and the narrator isn’t actually doing them. The poses have been over-rehearsed and are too fast to follow. The music covers up the narrator part of the time. I have arthritis and other pain so I can’t do the poses at breakneck speed. I’m giving my copy to a charity yard sale.
Qi Gong for Cleansing
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User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great short form Qigong dvd
This is a great Qigong routine. It has a movement for each of the organ systems, it’s really easy to follow. They show you each movement step by step and explain as they go. Then they put it all together and do the routine without talking. It’s surprisingly easy to follow - a couple of the moves I had to get my head wrapped around, but no big deal. They do a good interview in the beginning that’s worth watching. Two thumbs up from me on this one. I’m going to buy another one that they’ve done.
5 Stars Skeptics may abound, but I know that this works
This is a really cool dvd. I’m *so* not into “working out,” and I hate anything that causes perspiration (not nice), yet I wanted something that would provide stretching and minimal movements. The added bonus of the cleansing is a big plus. This is it!
In addition, I do feel a lot better, and stronger, after doing the Qigong — I do believe that it works. Usually I’m irritable and feel weak from doing constant night shift work, but this helps me feel more resilient, as if I’m more stable and also more well-balanced from within. Highly recommended!
5 Stars Energy Seeking Qigong Newbee
The DVD was excellent. Easy to follow, as my husband and I practiced together. We try to follow it twice a week and so far so good.
1 Star not working properly
The DVD menu has two options: DOCUMENTARY and EXERCISES it automatically sends me to the DOCUMENTARY even if I select EXERCISES it does not work properly, so I can’t review the main content of this DVD only that I lost 12 usd for a DVD that doesn’t work….a shame
5 Stars Sincere and both calming and energising
I use the word “sincere” in my title having picked up on the idea from another reviewer. It is perhaps the Garripolis’ most valuable quality. Unlike other fitness DVDs where unrealistic expectations are instilled by hyperactive instructors, the level-headed, measured approach here is much to be welcomed.
Fine scenery sets the backdrop to the movements which have been sensitively filmed. The director has resisted the temptation to cut in to close-ups which only disorient the viewer and has instead gone for sweeping tilts and tracks at a wide-enough shot size to encompass the movement. The music is restful without being trite.
The form itself is made up of moves which been creatively put together by the Garripolis themselves. I was left feeling calmed and uplifted by their scope.
Gaiam are to be congratulated on this first-rate production.
Tai Chi for Health Yang Long Form
April 13, 2009 by Yoga Exercises · Leave a Comment
Tai Chi for Health Yang Long Form
One of the essential principles of t’ai chi is complete relaxation, letting the lower body sink as if rooted into the ground while the upper body floats above. The movements are slow, circular, fluid, and balanced. In T’ai Chi for Health: Yang Long Form, instructor Terence Dunn teaches the complex, 108-posture Long Form with clarity and patience. The format of this 120-minute video is similar to T’ai Chi for Health: Yang Short Form: 7-minute explanation of the qualities, philosophy, and health benefits of t’ai chi; 10-minute breathing and warm-up segment; 20-minute introduction to basic postures; full hour of step-by-step instruction in the 108 postures of the Yang Long Form; and finally a 15-minute Yang Long Form demonstration. Dunn is an excellent instructor, explaining each move in detail and demonstrating with grace, suppleness, and strength. –Joan Price
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great learninig tool for beginners
If you can’t get ahold of a live instructor, this DVD is probably the next best thing. Going at a slow and steady pace, Terence Dunn shows clearly the postures and transition with extreme clarity. His calm attire and careful explanation of balance and movement give a clear understanding of what is required for each movement.
Although multiple angles of the form are not shown, the manner and pace at which Dunn goes about are very comprehensive, and not that difficult to understand and follow.
While nothing can ever be a substitute for a real live instructor, I recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to learn the long form, and anyone looking for supplementary material for out of class reference.
5 Stars Tai Chi for Health: Yang Long Form Terence Dunn
This is the best CD I have seen. Terence Dunn is a true master and an excellent instructor.
5 Stars Tai Chi for Health: Yang Long Form
I bought this dvd for my husband who had done this form of Tai Chi twenty years ago. This was the form he has been looking for. If you know the basics of this type of Tai Chi, this dvd is really an excellent refresher course. Sometimes, though it is hard to follow the instructor, but if you watch the dvd first and then practice with the teacher it is a really great program.
5 Stars great teaching tool
Great teaching tool. I am taking a Tai Chi class and like being able to review what was taught. helps me keep my form better…
5 Stars T’ai Chi
I throughly enjoy the learning technique’s provided here on this video. Having had the chance years ago to practice with Terry Dunn him self, I found this relaxing to be retaught some skills from the same teacher.
Stress Relief Yoga
April 13, 2009 by Yoga Exercises · Leave a Comment
The disciplines of yoga and meditation combine in this informative release. The Yoga Journal label has issued a number of instructional releases and has gained a highly deserved reputation for being among the easiest to follow. YOGA FOR MEDITATION is no exception providing a comprehensive overview of the skill which should appeal to fitness fanatics at any stage of their development.System Requirements:Running Time 65 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:
Barbara Bizious Momentary Meditations
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Barbara Bizious Momentary Meditations
In Momentary Meditations, internationally acclaimed author and teacher Barbara Biziou combines the best meditative techniques from around the world and sets them to very beautiful and comforting music. Barbara
