Yoga Tune Up v Melt Method

CHAPLYN61 · 05-26-18, 07:22 AM

For those of you that have done either of these programs, can you tell me what you liked or disliked about them? I want to get into some bodywork for muscle pain and stress release. I have low back pain and neck and shoulder pain

beyond.omega · 05-26-18, 08:05 AM

I know they are both popular. Some time ago, I tried Yoga Tune Up when I had some problems going on, but it was too much for me.

I ended up going back to tried and true Barbara Benagh Yoga for Stress Relief. For anything in the upper body I do the Passive Neck/Shoulder/Upper Back routine. When my lower back acts up I do the SI Joint routine (even though I don't have an injury there). Although there is a lower back routine on this DVD, for some some reason the SI Joint routine gives me more relief.

When I have to pull this out I usually only have to do it it two or three times before I feel better.

sherry7899 · 05-26-18, 08:45 AM

Lyn, if you would like to borrow some Yoga Tune Up,please pm me. I have all of level one.

JackieB · 05-26-18, 08:57 AM

I had both...I kept Yoga Tune Up.

I love Jill's "On Demand Pain Relief". The lower back sequences are great for when I have a flare up.

I didn't keep Melt Method. I guess they didn't feel effective to me and were long.

sherry7899 · 05-26-18, 09:22 AM

I have on demand pain relief also if you want to borrow it.

BunnyHop · 05-26-18, 12:49 PM

I prefer Melt Method, but then again, I try to incorporate all of it into my overall routine instead of using it for targeted issues.

Yoga Tune Up felt too harsh for me.

Melt Method by design isn't supposed to hurt, and uses an indirect before direct approach.

I don't do streaming so I can't use her site much and find that as much as I like the work I'm not a huge fan of the dvds, so most of the work I've done with Melt Method has been on my own/from memory after having done it a while. It can be quick and easy, but only once you've figured out what to do/how to do it.

Oh, and FWIW, I got my MELT stuff kind of gradually and learned as I went along.

And an ETA: my low back pain seems to have gone away completely once I started walking outside several times a week. I do still like the Classical Stretch back pain dvd, though, because it is designed to be used while you're hurting. Another workout on the disc is a 'build your back strength' sort of thing. It's good too.

sherry7899 · 05-26-18, 01:45 PM

I find that Jill Miller works better for me as prevention. If I am already in pain it can hurt too much.

CHAPLYN61 · 05-27-18, 07:52 AM

Thank you ladies for the quick responses. It sounds like I should try the Melt Method first as Yoga Tune up appears to be more aggressive and I am achy right now. Good thing is that I have the old Melt Method and book, ( not the performance one) And will give that a go. Sherry , thank you do much for your kind offer. Have been having computer issues this week. ( the darn thing is only 8 years old!) I may be shopping the sales the rest of this weekend for a new one!!!

eventmom · 05-27-18, 03:22 PM

I've got both and plan to keep both. I think with melt you probably will take longer to get results but it is very gentle.

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05-26-18, 07:22 AM
CHAPLYN61 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE	Yoga Tune Up v Melt Method For those of you that have done either of these programs, can you tell me what you liked or disliked about them? I want to get into some bodywork for muscle pain and stress release. I have low back pain and neck and shoulder pain __________________ I am an Independent Beachbody Coach

05-26-18, 08:05 AM
beyond.omega VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006	I know they are both popular. Some time ago, I tried Yoga Tune Up when I had some problems going on, but it was too much for me. I ended up going back to tried and true Barbara Benagh Yoga for Stress Relief. For anything in the upper body I do the Passive Neck/Shoulder/Upper Back routine. When my lower back acts up I do the SI Joint routine (even though I don't have an injury there). Although there is a lower back routine on this DVD, for some some reason the SI Joint routine gives me more relief. When I have to pull this out I usually only have to do it it two or three times before I feel better.

05-26-18, 08:45 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Lyn, if you would like to borrow some Yoga Tune Up,please pm me. I have all of level one. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

05-26-18, 08:57 AM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	I had both...I kept Yoga Tune Up. I love Jill's "On Demand Pain Relief". The lower back sequences are great for when I have a flare up. I didn't keep Melt Method. I guess they didn't feel effective to me and were long. __________________ 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

05-26-18, 09:22 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I have on demand pain relief also if you want to borrow it. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

05-26-18, 12:49 PM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	I prefer Melt Method, but then again, I try to incorporate all of it into my overall routine instead of using it for targeted issues. Yoga Tune Up felt too harsh for me. Melt Method by design isn't supposed to hurt, and uses an indirect before direct approach. I don't do streaming so I can't use her site much and find that as much as I like the work I'm not a huge fan of the dvds, so most of the work I've done with Melt Method has been on my own/from memory after having done it a while. It can be quick and easy, but only once you've figured out what to do/how to do it. Oh, and FWIW, I got my MELT stuff kind of gradually and learned as I went along. And an ETA: my low back pain seems to have gone away completely once I started walking outside several times a week. I do still like the Classical Stretch back pain dvd, though, because it is designed to be used while you're hurting. Another workout on the disc is a 'build your back strength' sort of thing. It's good too. __________________ Anna

05-26-18, 01:45 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I find that Jill Miller works better for me as prevention. If I am already in pain it can hurt too much. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

05-27-18, 07:52 AM
CHAPLYN61 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE	Melt Thank you ladies for the quick responses. It sounds like I should try the Melt Method first as Yoga Tune up appears to be more aggressive and I am achy right now. Good thing is that I have the old Melt Method and book, ( not the performance one) And will give that a go. Sherry , thank you do much for your kind offer. Have been having computer issues this week. ( the darn thing is only 8 years old!) I may be shopping the sales the rest of this weekend for a new one!!! __________________ I am an Independent Beachbody Coach

05-27-18, 03:22 PM
eventmom VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: oklahoma	I've got both and plan to keep both. I think with melt you probably will take longer to get results but it is very gentle.