November Essentrics/Classical Stretch Check In - Page 3

yogapam · 11-05-19, 11:58 PM

I taught Essentrics this morning & I also did some cardio & yoga.

Sue - Foot pain is tough!

I’m dealing with a plantar fasciitis flare in one foot. It is slowly getting better & I have no idea what triggered it. An arch support like this has been helpful, I wear it for barefoot workouts & sometimes in a shoe if there’s room for it. It’s just a compression sleeve:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is good too, but I prefer the above one:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

JackieB · 11-06-19, 08:26 AM

Sue, have you tried any of Jill Miller's Yoga Tune Up practices for feet? I use Pinky Balls instead of her Yoga Tune Up balls. My feet were bothering me last night and I did some work...it does help me.

Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnKuEygjzXQ&t=24s

I like the routine on her "On Demand Pain Relief".

anetta · 11-06-19, 11:25 AM

Did Season 11 episode today on streaming-Flexibility and my Lee Holden.

Will walk later hope it warms up.

I know PBS will have a CS fund drive this month-maybe they will put something new on streaming then?

It's not like I don't have enough choices on there-I could do a workout and not repeat one for a long time

Anita

momofcha · 11-06-19, 06:16 PM

Thanks for the tips. I’ve never tried Jill Miller.

Today was BSS1 - waist & ab slimming

momofcha · 11-07-19, 03:46 PM

Today was vintage butt/thighs and ca 6.18 for feet!

Someone posted that they thought the older episodes were “harder” - anyone else think so?

yogapam · 11-07-19, 08:09 PM

Today was a live class with my student & now co-teacher. So nice to have someone come to my home studio & teach, I love being a student!

I also did some crab walks with a resistance loop & a 5 km walk.

Sue - The big difference I find between old & new CS/Essentrics is the pace in the standing sequences. They move much faster in the older episodes & workouts so I guess that makes them harder. I prefer a slower pace for good form. The cuing in the newer offerings is much better too IMO.

bee · 11-09-19, 10:41 AM

Hey, I wanted to pop back in again and say I did Essentrics Barre this morning. I was thinking I was going to do mostly Essentrics and add in some other things, but then I saw that Joyce Vedral thread and I'd never tried her stuff. I got a book and really enjoyed that and I think my body needs it, so I'm going to do a combination of Joyce and Essentrics.

Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about your feet. My husband lives with horrible foot pain and it's a big drag. Pam, I'm off to check what you referenced to see if it might help DH.

Izzy · 11-11-19, 11:18 AM

November 4-1.25 hour walk
November 5-1 hour walk. Brisk, cold, windy...
November 6-no workout, travel day (after work) to Denver to see my son and DIL and DDIL (Dear dog in law).
November 7-2 hours raking, 2 hours total walking
November 8-1 hour hot yoga, 2 hours of raking, 1 hour walking dog
November 9-1 hour hot yoga, 1 hour hike
November 10-Raked leaves and walk to dog park. The rest was travel.

I got home to snow showers and wet and cold and November dreary. Ugg.

I hope all is well.

Mary

momofcha · 11-12-19, 01:18 PM

Bee- you got me looking at that Joyce thread, but I resisted

Yesterday I did CS 10.9 for plantar fasciitis and it really got me thinking as I’m doing all the relieves - I haven’t done those in a workout in a long time. I wonder if I’m just not stretching my feet enough?

bee · 11-12-19, 02:13 PM

Sue, I do remember having trouble with my feet when I first started CS/Essentrics -- I think my feet just weren't used to that kind of work. So, maybe it is somewhat due to extra relieves?

After doing Essentrics Barre the other day, I think my favorite quad move must have strained my quad muscle. I was too sore yesterday to do any squats/lunges. Darn it!

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11-05-19, 11:58 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I taught Essentrics this morning & I also did some cardio & yoga. Sue - Foot pain is tough! I’m dealing with a plantar fasciitis flare in one foot. It is slowly getting better & I have no idea what triggered it. An arch support like this has been helpful, I wear it for barefoot workouts & sometimes in a shoe if there’s room for it. It’s just a compression sleeve: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This one is good too, but I prefer the above one: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

11-06-19, 08:26 AM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	Sue, have you tried any of Jill Miller's Yoga Tune Up practices for feet? I use Pinky Balls instead of her Yoga Tune Up balls. My feet were bothering me last night and I did some work...it does help me. Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnKuEygjzXQ&t=24s I like the routine on her "On Demand Pain Relief". __________________ Jackie Certified Essentrics Instructor, Level 4---February 2017 Yoga Tune Up Roll Model Method Practitioner---December 2021 "Movement is a privilege. You don't have to exercise. You get to exercise. Visit a person whose mobility is severely limited, and you'll appreciate the distinction. Do what you can, count yourself lucky, heal yourself in the process." Essentrics Colorado

11-06-19, 11:25 AM
anetta Join Date: Sep 2004	Did Season 11 episode today on streaming-Flexibility and my Lee Holden. Will walk later hope it warms up. I know PBS will have a CS fund drive this month-maybe they will put something new on streaming then? It's not like I don't have enough choices on there-I could do a workout and not repeat one for a long time Anita

11-06-19, 06:16 PM
momofcha Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	Thanks for the tips. I’ve never tried Jill Miller. Today was BSS1 - waist & ab slimming __________________ Sue "I'm just one workout away from a good mood." ~ Valerie Waters

11-07-19, 03:46 PM
momofcha Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	Today was vintage butt/thighs and ca 6.18 for feet! Someone posted that they thought the older episodes were “harder” - anyone else think so? __________________ Sue "I'm just one workout away from a good mood." ~ Valerie Waters

11-07-19, 08:09 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Today was a live class with my student & now co-teacher. So nice to have someone come to my home studio & teach, I love being a student! I also did some crab walks with a resistance loop & a 5 km walk. Sue - The big difference I find between old & new CS/Essentrics is the pace in the standing sequences. They move much faster in the older episodes & workouts so I guess that makes them harder. I prefer a slower pace for good form. The cuing in the newer offerings is much better too IMO. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

11-09-19, 10:41 AM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	Hey, I wanted to pop back in again and say I did Essentrics Barre this morning. I was thinking I was going to do mostly Essentrics and add in some other things, but then I saw that Joyce Vedral thread and I'd never tried her stuff. I got a book and really enjoyed that and I think my body needs it, so I'm going to do a combination of Joyce and Essentrics. Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about your feet. My husband lives with horrible foot pain and it's a big drag. Pam, I'm off to check what you referenced to see if it might help DH. __________________ I am @summitbee on instagram.

11-11-19, 11:18 AM
Izzy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West of Chicago in the Illinois Corn Belt	November 4-1.25 hour walk November 5-1 hour walk. Brisk, cold, windy... November 6-no workout, travel day (after work) to Denver to see my son and DIL and DDIL (Dear dog in law). November 7-2 hours raking, 2 hours total walking November 8-1 hour hot yoga, 2 hours of raking, 1 hour walking dog November 9-1 hour hot yoga, 1 hour hike November 10-Raked leaves and walk to dog park. The rest was travel. I got home to snow showers and wet and cold and November dreary. Ugg. I hope all is well. Mary

11-12-19, 01:18 PM
momofcha Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	Bee- you got me looking at that Joyce thread, but I resisted Yesterday I did CS 10.9 for plantar fasciitis and it really got me thinking as I’m doing all the relieves - I haven’t done those in a workout in a long time. I wonder if I’m just not stretching my feet enough? __________________ Sue "I'm just one workout away from a good mood." ~ Valerie Waters

11-12-19, 02:13 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	Sue, I do remember having trouble with my feet when I first started CS/Essentrics -- I think my feet just weren't used to that kind of work. So, maybe it is somewhat due to extra relieves? After doing Essentrics Barre the other day, I think my favorite quad move must have strained my quad muscle. I was too sore yesterday to do any squats/lunges. Darn it! __________________ I am @summitbee on instagram.