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Old 11-30-04, 09:27 AM  
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Thumbs up Yamuna Body Rolling - Wow!!!

I bought the $49.95 basic back set and tried it last night. All I can say is WOW!!! My hamstrings and hips have been very tight lately and I haven't been able to get into yogic squat - well, after doing the back video (which really helps hips & hamstrings too) I was almost doing my old squat. I felt so relaxed as if I had done a wonderful yoga practice followed by a massage. I can't wait to try it again tonight!!!
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Old 11-30-04, 09:30 AM  
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I took a class with her and it was tough. I liked her. I wanted to buy her workouts, but they were only VHS at the time.

Are they on DVD now?

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Old 11-30-04, 09:38 AM  
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No, that's why I only bought one. I wonder if they're going to be released in dvd. If they are, I'll for sure buy them all. I can't believe how great I still feel this morning!!! I would love to take a class - I should go to NYC. You know, I had read her ads in Yoga Journal (?) for a long time and always thought that it was hype - boy was I wrong.

One thing I should disclose to VFers - I have VERY tight muscles, so if you're already of a more relaxed nature, you may not find body rolling such a wonderful surprise!

ETA- I called Yamuna and they are releasing all except the basic back one on dvd in a few weeks. Once they have them, and price them, they'll be on the website. I can't wait!
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Old 11-30-04, 10:21 AM  
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Barb, thanks for reporting on this! I've had her book for AGES, but haven't been able to bring myself to do it. I'm looking forward to the DVDs!

You might find the Trigger Point Therapy Workbook interesting. It's more focused on addressing particular tightnesses, but I have a feeling that the two would compliment each other really well.

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Old 11-30-04, 10:31 AM  
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thanks for the report! I have been in touch with a Yamuna teacher a few hours from here. I don't know if I'll be able to see her but I was at least thinking of getting the kit. I'm glad it seemed to help you.

Do you mind me asking specifically what your kit came with? I'd like to get a better idea of what to order....

(PS an enthusiastic "I second that!" for Kimberly's book recommendations. Between her and Katie W I was convinced to get it and it helps tremendously. My PF has improved significantly using the techniques in it)
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Old 11-30-04, 10:41 AM  
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Kimberly! I looked at the website that you posted over at the endurance ckeck in and found it fascinating. I guess I'll have to buy the book too!!! I particularly found the calf trigger points (massaging your calf with your knee) to be helpful for my feet.

Sophie: the kit came with a red ball, an air pump, two pink "foot" balls, the basic back video and a carrying case (drawstring bag). It was so totally worth the $49.95 plus $9.95 shipping. I bought it from the Allaboutmassagers.com website and received it in about a week. I really should try a class - I only live about an hour from NYC and never get in there.
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Old 11-30-04, 10:44 AM  
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You might find the Trigger Point Therapy Workbook interesting. It's more focused on addressing particular tightnesses, but I have a feeling that the two would compliment each other really well.

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I heartily second this! This book has saved many a day for me.
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Old 12-01-04, 09:40 AM  
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Is it fairly easy to figure out what to do with the movement and ball? I have so much trouble with yoga via a tape or DVD, I just don't enjoy it. But the Body Rolling looks very interesting and I'd love to give it a try.

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Old 12-01-04, 10:29 AM  
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Mary (Marie Aline), thanks for the link to Fitball.com. I am definitely going to order some stuff!!!Merry Christmas to me!!!

Mary (Agilejacks)- it's not anything like yoga. You sit on the ball and then roll it either down your leg or up your spine very, very slowly, stopping as you go and "sinking" into the ball to release your muscles. It's more like a massage, it's a little bit active but fairly passive in that you are relaxing and stopping.

Annie: I put my hair in a ponytail but haven't found that the ball pulls on anything. Yamuna does recommend wearing clothing so that the ball doesn't pull at your skin or any body hair.

Susan: I liked the $49.99 kit at Allaboutmassagers better, however, maybe we should check out the Fitball ones and see what they're all about.

BTW - I did the back tape again last night and it was just as wonderful. I can't wait to try the Fitball set too!
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Old 12-01-04, 10:41 AM  
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Well, now I'm confused... as always...

I was planning to flip a coin to make the decision about which kit to order, but now there's a third -- and cheaper -- option. But is it better? Is it worse? Does it really matter?

And better yet, would it make a nice stocking stuffer for my dh that he could use once and then abandon... only to be reclaimed by me...

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