Jessica Smith Gentle Yoga

jbrigid · 09-06-20, 04:20 PM

Has anyone done any Yoga by Jessica Smith

I'm still on my quest to find yoga with a more athletic feel 20 minutes and under. Found out that I am not clicking with Jane Adams and the 10 Minute Solutions yoga dvds are not my cup of tea either.

I'm curious to see if anyone has this dvd and has thoughts or wants to trade it

Thanks for your great selections---you're all awesome!

fanofladyvols · 09-06-20, 07:49 PM

I guess my question is.. WHICH workout are you curious about?

Jessica caught the Karen Voight virus which presents itself in workouts too similarly named...
I know she has these titles ( but maybe there are more?)

Gentle yoga for balance, etc
Gentle yoga for back pain, etc
Gentle yoga stretch
Yoga stretch for beginners
Total stretch

Which one of the above were you curious about?

jbrigid · 09-06-20, 08:04 PM

Gentle Yoga for Balance, Flexibility and Mobility, Relaxation, Stretching

The one which has four workouts for various parts of the body.

Also, is there one that might be better than the others for general stretching?

Thanks,
Joanne

fanofladyvols · 09-06-20, 08:33 PM

Hey Joanne, Gentle Yoga for balance etc does have 20 min segments that are aimed at various areas. I found it more vigorous than the others I have. I consider it more of an active recovery workout.

I am not sure how you intend to use the workouts..BUT when I want to feel soothed and stretched..I reach for Yoga stretch and Total stretch. Both DVDs are fantastic for this purpose IMHO but are generally longer.

The "Total stretch" segment on the Total stretch DVD is under 20 minutes and my favorite on the DVD. I like them all. My rating system consists of hearts and they all have multiple hearts

The other segments are all roughly 30 Minutes. The second segment on Total stretch DVD "Dynamic stretch" is easy to stop at about 15 minutes and feel perfectly stretched.

Yoga stretch DVD..both segments are 30 minutes. Both are good but the PM stretch is super relaxing.

I am sorry I don't know anything about Gentle yoga for back pain or the Gentle yoga stretch title.

Maybe someone else will chime in?

Hope this helps.

jbrigid · 09-06-20, 08:44 PM

THANKS! VERY helpful. I will keep perusing her videos and take your advice regarding what each one offers.

Joanne

Tugger31 · 09-07-20, 05:18 AM

If you are looking for more of an extended stretch with a yoga-ish vibe vs actual yoga, I find that Cathe's Stretch Max fits the bill. It has three 20 min sessions. I also like some of Jillian Michael's yoga practices. Cathe also has a yoga dvd but I find that I actually like her Stretch dvd better. I do like Jessica as well, I would say she is calming more than athletic unless you consider anything without a meditative feel "athletic". If you consider athletic something with more strength than stretch then that is something a bit different altogether. (I don't have Jessica's Total Stretch but I'm going to have to check that one out now!)

https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/Cat...-DVD-p/627.htm. (my fav is the band stretch)

https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/Jil...-DVD-p/831.htm

hocuspocus · 09-07-20, 07:13 AM

Not really yoga but I do this stretch once a week. I love it and it is Jessica Smith.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MYEG8zwFc7Q

jbrigid · 09-07-20, 07:22 AM

Thanks for the link! It looks like something I would like!
I guess I am looking for more active recovery stretch.

katalina · 09-07-20, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrigid

Gentle Yoga for Balance, Flexibility and Mobility, Relaxation, Stretching

The one which has four workouts for various parts of the body.

Also, is there one that might be better than the others for general stretching?

Thanks,
Joanne

I really like this one! I like all four practices. My favorite is Back & Chest with Total Body being a close second.

annette · 09-07-20, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fanofladyvols

I guess my question is.. WHICH workout are you curious about?

Jessica caught the Karen Voight virus which presents itself in workouts too similarly named...
I know she has these titles ( but maybe there are more?)

Gentle yoga for balance, etc
Gentle yoga for back pain, etc
Gentle yoga stretch
Yoga stretch for beginners
Total stretch

Which one of the above were you curious about?

Haha - you're right! I'm sure it's difficult to come up with original titles all the time but it does become confusing.

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09-06-20, 04:20 PM
jbrigid VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crown Point, IN	Jessica Smith Gentle Yoga Has anyone done any Yoga by Jessica Smith I'm still on my quest to find yoga with a more athletic feel 20 minutes and under. Found out that I am not clicking with Jane Adams and the 10 Minute Solutions yoga dvds are not my cup of tea either. I'm curious to see if anyone has this dvd and has thoughts or wants to trade it Thanks for your great selections---you're all awesome! __________________ JB

09-06-20, 07:49 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	I guess my question is.. WHICH workout are you curious about? Jessica caught the Karen Voight virus which presents itself in workouts too similarly named... I know she has these titles ( but maybe there are more?) Gentle yoga for balance, etc Gentle yoga for back pain, etc Gentle yoga stretch Yoga stretch for beginners Total stretch Which one of the above were you curious about? __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

09-06-20, 08:04 PM
jbrigid VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crown Point, IN	Gentle Yoga for Balance, Flexibility and Mobility, Relaxation, Stretching The one which has four workouts for various parts of the body. Also, is there one that might be better than the others for general stretching? Thanks, Joanne __________________ JB

09-06-20, 08:33 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	Hey Joanne, Gentle Yoga for balance etc does have 20 min segments that are aimed at various areas. I found it more vigorous than the others I have. I consider it more of an active recovery workout. I am not sure how you intend to use the workouts..BUT when I want to feel soothed and stretched..I reach for Yoga stretch and Total stretch. Both DVDs are fantastic for this purpose IMHO but are generally longer. The "Total stretch" segment on the Total stretch DVD is under 20 minutes and my favorite on the DVD. I like them all. My rating system consists of hearts and they all have multiple hearts The other segments are all roughly 30 Minutes. The second segment on Total stretch DVD "Dynamic stretch" is easy to stop at about 15 minutes and feel perfectly stretched. Yoga stretch DVD..both segments are 30 minutes. Both are good but the PM stretch is super relaxing. I am sorry I don't know anything about Gentle yoga for back pain or the Gentle yoga stretch title. Maybe someone else will chime in? Hope this helps. __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

09-06-20, 08:44 PM
jbrigid VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crown Point, IN	THANKS! VERY helpful. I will keep perusing her videos and take your advice regarding what each one offers. Joanne __________________ JB

09-07-20, 05:18 AM
Tugger31 Join Date: Feb 2002	If you are looking for more of an extended stretch with a yoga-ish vibe vs actual yoga, I find that Cathe's Stretch Max fits the bill. It has three 20 min sessions. I also like some of Jillian Michael's yoga practices. Cathe also has a yoga dvd but I find that I actually like her Stretch dvd better. I do like Jessica as well, I would say she is calming more than athletic unless you consider anything without a meditative feel "athletic". If you consider athletic something with more strength than stretch then that is something a bit different altogether. (I don't have Jessica's Total Stretch but I'm going to have to check that one out now!) https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/Cat...-DVD-p/627.htm. (my fav is the band stretch) https://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/Jil...-DVD-p/831.htm

09-07-20, 07:13 AM
hocuspocus Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rome Pa	Not really yoga but I do this stretch once a week. I love it and it is Jessica Smith. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MYEG8zwFc7Q

09-07-20, 07:22 AM
jbrigid VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crown Point, IN	Thanks for the link! It looks like something I would like! I guess I am looking for more active recovery stretch. __________________ JB