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05-01-11, 01:17 AM | ||
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But I found Simply Spoga which has a simplified version of the Five Tibetans, called the "Five Spogans". The Five Spogans are presented in a different order to the Five Tibetans, and would be good for someone with limited flexibility or other issues. Simply Spoga certainly wouldn't appeal to everyone, but I enjoy it - the DVD also includes a guided meditation in which you tense then relax your muscles working through your body from your feet to your face. (I can't remember the name of this technique but it's very effective.) There are also some reviews of Simply Spoga, and the more advanced practice, Spoga, at VF.
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05-01-11, 09:22 AM | ||
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05-01-11, 09:47 AM | ||
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I actually found that sire earlier today (time zone difference) and bookmarked it... I love bridge! Your comment above made me realise, though, that I need to work more on loosening my shoulders (mind you, the tricep has been a little wonky after being snipped for the initial surgery and anchored in my elbow through threads in the forearm for almost a year)... I developed an almost permanent hunch in my attempt to protect the elbow from any jostling on the crowded streets of Paris. I went to an osteopath to help, but didn't have enough money to keep that up with all the PT (out-of-pocket) I was doing for my arm three times a week. I used to be able to clasp hands (sometimes forearms) behind my back but now I can't even get close... A stretch for me to include every day now --thank you for your insight! |
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05-01-11, 12:22 PM | ||
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Here's one of your threada: http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...light=tibetans And one that came before it: http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...light=tibetans ETA: Though I saw the link to Everything Five Tibetans and it won't come up... Did you jinx it? http://69.93.245.62/forum/showthread...774#post354774 |
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05-02-11, 03:18 AM | ||
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She has 7 moves, rather than 5, and I understand why she included these -- making it more rounded from a fitness stand-point -- but, obviously, that varies from the original rites. The breathing, also, seems more yogic than what I thought you were supposed to do during the rites (which may be good for me because I'm dyslexic and trying to teach myself the proper patterns with my practice)... Whether that lessens the efficacy of the rites, I don't know... She also has you spin both ways which I heard was a no-no. Not sure I agree with this, even as I understand why she's doing it... She has a fill-in-the-blank affirmation between exercises which makes me smile as the graphics are a little Monty Python-ish. It's a nice touch -- but may rub me the wrong way in the long run as I'm a grump first thing in the morning. (There is a separate instructional on grounding, breathing, and how to use the mantra between exercises. It also includes a bit of foot work, something near and dear to her heart -- her Sole Training download is awesome!) She gives names to the movements which allow you to visualise and feel what they are supposed to do. Again, a very nice touch. Each move has a purpose. It feels very new-agey, rather than spiritual, and it may make yoga purists shiver. Kind of like yoga for everybody and every body, if you will. She has all sorts of people she's teaching this to -- men, kids, women of all ages and shapes. Whilst she doesn't actively count, she gives you time to work up to doing 21 repetitions. There are some pointers, some corrections, but not really modifications. She simply says you'll work your way towards it. (I haven't viewed the intro, mind you, burned this to my computer.) I'm not particularly new-agey myself, but I do like Stacey Lei. I also like her additions (other than the spin in both directions). The entire follow along is less than 15 minutes. ETA: two interesting articles on the direction of spinning: http://www.tibetanlife.com/five-tibetan-exercises1.html http://thefivetibetans.blogspot.com/...pin-it-is.html |
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05-02-11, 03:02 PM | |
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After actually doing this, here are some thoughts:
This definitely has a more "fitness" feel to it. For people who like a DVD to work along to and/or think it will keep them honest and doing it, it's great. For me, I see it more as a great thing to take on holiday or such -- times when I frankly usually nothing (being honest -- I get perplexed by all the people who take stuff along) and trust in all the walking I know I'll be doing. I can't imagine working out to this every day for two reasons. One) her first rite is something I can't do for the allotted time (3 minutes) and I can see it frustrating me. (On the other hand, it may make me pull it out once a week to judge my progress.) Two) and the main reason, I am truly grumpy in the morning which is when I plan on doing this. The music and the affirmations will get on my nerves... This probably goes for any version of the rites -- I just think I'll be happier doing them on my own, in silence. Again, I truly do adore Stacey Lei, but me and the morning are touchy... I can't honestly say whether I recommend this or not... If you have any questions, feel free to ask. |
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5 tibetan rites, carolinda witt, donna eden, five tibetans, hot body cool mind, simply spoga, spoga |
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