09-11-17, 06:38 AM | |
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Location: Twin Cities, MN
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I had had a stiff, sore knee for many months and finally dug out one of my Classical Stretch DVDs. After just a few workouts, my knee felt much better. Now I'm hooked and have been doing them 2-3 times a week.
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09-21-17, 04:09 PM | |
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Central Valley, California
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I really like Lee Holden's Qi Gong for some stretch but a lot of increase in mobility and range of motion and just generally not feeling tight. Also very relaxing and, though he doesn't completely leave out the philosophical side of qi gong, I don't find it intrusive in the DVDs I've done. My favorite is Qi Gong for Healthy Joints and Bones.
I'm also looking at this new streaming program he has of thirty 7-minute routines, plus three 20-minute ones but haven't ordered yet. A great deal at $27. I like his 7 Minutes of Magic DVD but my hands with arthritis at the base of both thumbs don't like the two main routines. Note that the new 7-minute streaming program is on a different web site than his DVDs. Looks like he set up a new one in preparation for a PBS program and for his streaming not DVD workouts. (He has a third one for his more teacher-oriented stuff. Gets confusing.) Not sure if this program can be downloaded. The other programs he has on this site say they can be. I'm also liking Jane Adam's Gentle Yoga that I got recently. It's slow and pretty stretchy but also works on basic balance and ROM in some areas. It's easy to go further by doing things like bending to the floor instead of a chair. I like her and she gives good pointers but doesn't overwhelm with them. Beautiful outdoor location. Thanks to the other posters, I've ordered the Mimi Solaire. And I have that one by Mirabai but haven't done it yet, so thanks for the reminder, Pat.
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09-21-17, 05:54 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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I use Jill Miller's Post Athletic stretch quite a bit. I think I've only done the running and cycling segments but not necessarily only after running or cycling.
It's part of a set, but I LOVE P90X3 Dynamix! It's definitely more about mobility than flexibility.
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09-21-17, 08:59 PM | ||
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He has longer programs that you can purchase using this same site. I have many of them and they're all good (beautiful locations and productions), but I use these the most because of their length and convenience. I think Lee has gotten better with time! Ann |
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09-21-17, 10:42 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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I'm on a big DoYogaWithMe (on YouTube) kick right now -- I've done two of the practices focused on the lower back (just search for 'em) and they've been wonderful! I had a weird fever this past Sunday that made me very achy all over and doing these practices after I started to feel a bit better really helped my back get back to feeling good and normal again. The "deep release" routine with Fiji McAlpine is my particular favorite. I'm trying another one tomorrow
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09-22-17, 05:32 PM | |
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Central Valley, California
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It is frustrating, Carol. DH got the fastest he could here, but I'm in the hills and trees on the edge of a small town where we get what counts as real weather in California. We also get a lot of tourists so the demands on Wi-Fi and cell phones are higher than the paid base will support.
I should see if I can tell Lee that it's not clear that this challenge series is downloadable like the separate workouts are. I like Lee and find his routines make me feel good enough that I can see myself doing one every day.
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09-22-17, 06:32 PM | ||
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Just like with the longer workouts, you have to go into each workout separately to download it. When you log into the 30 Day Challenge program and bring up each workout, you can play it or download it. There is a "Download" button. On that page, he also includes an inspirational quotation and lists the movements you'll be doing. For example, Day One: "We are what we repeatedly do." - Aristotle. "This routine will give you a great Qi workout. Feel the power flow through your body, feel the relaxation move through your mind. Movements in this Routine: Spinal Cord Breathing Spreading the Feathers Opening the Flow" He mirror-cues. The production value is great. It was filmed somewhere along the California coast. BTW, where do you live in Northern California? I live in Placer County, but have lived in Sacramento and Mendocino County as well. Ann |
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