Any relaxation/meditation DVDs - Page 3

Diana3271 · 07-19-13, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat58

The first one is Seven Minutes for Health, one of the segments on the AM/PM DVD. The second one appears to be an exact duplicate. That DVD actually has five short programs: AM, AM Extended (about 15 minutes); PM, PM Extended, and the 7 Minutes for Health.

Thank you for the info. Do you have this workout? If so, would you consider the PM to be very relaxing? Are there any video clips of the PM section online?

I am trying to find something as relaxing as Barbara Benagh's PM and Stress routines.

TIA

sherry7899 · 07-19-13, 09:26 PM

Diana, there's a really short clip here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=VMwietyqlWw

The pm clip is about halfway through.

Scroll down this page for a description of the PM routine:

http://www.exercisetoheal.com/Qi+Gon...Routines+.html

Sherry

videofit · 07-20-13, 02:28 PM

Probably anything by Stephen Halpern. His music is scientifically geared to work with brainwaves (or something like that!). I had an audio cassette of Spectrum Suite that I used to play before I fell asleep. I've been thinking I could probably find it or another of his compositions for pennies as a CD on amazon. This thread just reminded me of that. I've been having trouble falling asleep lately.

Diana3271 · 07-20-13, 07:12 PM

Sherry Thank you for posting those clips. I don't think that's what I'm looking for for an evening practice.

Videofit I'll google Stephen Halpern to look at his work.

bzar · 07-20-13, 09:41 PM

see my post in this VF thread regarding meditation (i discuss both DVDs and CDs).

i did a month-long check-in for meditation and it really helped me be consistent and to also be able to get into a meditative state "on demand". just 5 minutes can be a very challenging commitment, but you'd be surprised at how much 5 minutes can accomplish. try quieting your mind for 5 minutes!!!! i learned so much from my check-in buddies too.

the key is focusing on your breath and breathing. i attended 2 seminars (same instructor, but 2 different seminars) that our company provided to the employees, and that was really good, to have someone lead you through the process. one of the practices the instructor did was hand everyone a Hershey's miniature chocolate (the room was standing room only, with >100 people in there!), and we had to break that tiny bar into 3 pieces. when we had 1/3 of the bar in our mouths, we were instructed to not chew it, and he guided us through a meditation exercise with the piece in our mouths. he did 2 more segments with the other 1/3's.

it was a great exercise in focusing on your breathing, quieting the mind, and being relaxed.

the book "meditation for dummies" is excellent, as is "self hypnosis for dummies". both come with a CD.

i also really enjoy and appreciate Jack Kornfield's series. i read the reviews on amazon, and after listening to the CD, i totally agree with the reviews. Kornfield has a very soothing voice, and really teaches you how to observe yourself w/o getting "sucked in" to the your self-inflicted distractions. when you're trying to meditate, it is so amazing at how much we inflict on ourselves internally.

our public library had a lot of meditation CDs, both guided and unguided, w/ and w/o instrumental music.

good luck. what really helped me was switching jobs within the company. that may or may not be an option for your DH. i didn't get a transfer right away, but in the meantime, i had to work on myself and my mind.

in the end, my lower blood pressure (drug free all this time) is a testament that meditation works.

KellyMarie65 · 07-20-13, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alta-tude

I tried a few meditation DVDs, but like to close my eyes. I usually do meditation in bed before going to sleep.

I started a list of FREE downloadable meditation and guided relaxation MP3s:

http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=193291

As for CDs, I really like Diana Lang, Belleruth Naperstak and Roberta Shapiro.

Thanks so much!

Vintage VFer · 07-22-13, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KellyMarie65

Thanks so much!

You're welcome!

muffins135 · 07-22-13, 08:58 AM

Does anyone know the correct spelling of this instructor: Mimi solaire? I have been looking for her DVD but having her name correct and the name of the DVD would be helpful

Karen Beckwith · 07-22-13, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by muffins135

Does anyone know the correct spelling of this instructor: Mimi solaire? I have been looking for her DVD but having her name correct and the name of the DVD would be helpful

You have it spelled correctly. Here she is on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=amb_link...3Amimi+solaire

She has more than one DVD, as you can see at Amazon. I looked for her at Total Fitness but Mary must not carry her anymore.

muffins135 · 07-22-13, 11:46 AM

That is it!! Thank you so much

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07-19-13, 09:26 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Diana, there's a really short clip here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=VMwietyqlWw The pm clip is about halfway through. Scroll down this page for a description of the PM routine: http://www.exercisetoheal.com/Qi+Gon...Routines+.html Sherry __________________ "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

07-20-13, 02:28 PM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	Probably anything by Stephen Halpern. His music is scientifically geared to work with brainwaves (or something like that!). I had an audio cassette of Spectrum Suite that I used to play before I fell asleep. I've been thinking I could probably find it or another of his compositions for pennies as a CD on amazon. This thread just reminded me of that. I've been having trouble falling asleep lately. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

07-20-13, 07:12 PM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	Sherry Thank you for posting those clips. I don't think that's what I'm looking for for an evening practice. Videofit I'll google Stephen Halpern to look at his work. __________________ I started my most recent weight loss journey January 2008. I lost 1/2 of my starting body weight and entered into maintenance May 2011. Now the real work begins! You can fight it, or do what you've got to do to get it done. The choice is yours. ~Diana You have the rest of your life to get old. Stay young, as long as you can. ~Diana 10 Pound Slimdown Xtreme Graduate 02/12 Insanity Graduate - I actually survived! LM Combat 02/13 21 Day Fix Survivor! 6/14 Diana

07-20-13, 09:41 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	see my post in this VF thread regarding meditation (i discuss both DVDs and CDs). i did a month-long check-in for meditation and it really helped me be consistent and to also be able to get into a meditative state "on demand". just 5 minutes can be a very challenging commitment, but you'd be surprised at how much 5 minutes can accomplish. try quieting your mind for 5 minutes!!!! i learned so much from my check-in buddies too. the key is focusing on your breath and breathing. i attended 2 seminars (same instructor, but 2 different seminars) that our company provided to the employees, and that was really good, to have someone lead you through the process. one of the practices the instructor did was hand everyone a Hershey's miniature chocolate (the room was standing room only, with >100 people in there!), and we had to break that tiny bar into 3 pieces. when we had 1/3 of the bar in our mouths, we were instructed to not chew it, and he guided us through a meditation exercise with the piece in our mouths. he did 2 more segments with the other 1/3's. it was a great exercise in focusing on your breathing, quieting the mind, and being relaxed. the book "meditation for dummies" is excellent, as is "self hypnosis for dummies". both come with a CD. i also really enjoy and appreciate Jack Kornfield's series. i read the reviews on amazon, and after listening to the CD, i totally agree with the reviews. Kornfield has a very soothing voice, and really teaches you how to observe yourself w/o getting "sucked in" to the your self-inflicted distractions. when you're trying to meditate, it is so amazing at how much we inflict on ourselves internally. our public library had a lot of meditation CDs, both guided and unguided, w/ and w/o instrumental music. good luck. what really helped me was switching jobs within the company. that may or may not be an option for your DH. i didn't get a transfer right away, but in the meantime, i had to work on myself and my mind. in the end, my lower blood pressure (drug free all this time) is a testament that meditation works. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

07-22-13, 08:58 AM
muffins135 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort McMurray, AB, Canada	Does anyone know the correct spelling of this instructor: Mimi solaire? I have been looking for her DVD but having her name correct and the name of the DVD would be helpful

07-22-13, 11:46 AM
muffins135 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort McMurray, AB, Canada	That is it!! Thank you so much