Any relaxation/meditation DVDs

vm_mom · 06-27-13, 11:16 AM

any DVDs that help you relax before bedtime? DH has a really stressful job and is working all the time and I am looking for something that he or both of us can do before bedtime to help him relax a bit to help him sleep better

thanks

michl43 · 06-27-13, 11:51 AM

I like element yoga for energy and relaxation (tamal dodge). The relaxation part is especially soothing.

Vintage VFer · 06-27-13, 12:20 PM

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.

Diana3271 · 06-27-13, 12:25 PM

This month I have been using:
http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...ew.php?id=3214
and the PM premixes from: http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...ew.php?id=2732

My Dr. recommended that I try yoga to help with my stress levels. I have tried a variety of DVD's in the past month but I keep going back to these two. Some of the other DVD's have "stress" and "PM" in their title but they seem too "active" for me. The other night I was doing one of Barbara's practices. I got a few minutes into it and woke as she was ending the practice.

That was a first for me. After that I was doing good to get into bed. I'm still not sure about the overall stress reduction. I can attest to some practices being better for me before bed than others are, though.

Vintage VFer · 06-27-13, 12:31 PM

Diana, how could I forget about Barbara Benagh's Yoga for Stress Relief? It is a good one!

BunnyHop · 06-27-13, 12:52 PM

I've really liked Lee Holden's 7 Minutes of Magic dvd. It's Qi Gong, and there's more to it than just an am and pm routine. There are seven minute routines for AM and PM, slightly longer versions (with, I think more detailed instructions, about 13-14 min), plus an additional whole body 7 minute routine.

I'm seriously thinking about getting his Qi Gong for Deep Sleep, just because I like that kind of work at bedtime. So soothing.

Diana3271 · 06-28-13, 10:25 AM

One thing I like about the 2 DVD's from Barbara Benagh is that the practices vary in their length. I rarely have 30 minutes before bed that I can commit to yoga, sleep is important, too.

If I only have 10 minutes, there is something on there that will fit into that time. If I have 15 or 20 minutes, there are options for that, too. I find these two DVD's very versatile for me.

Pat58 · 06-28-13, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BunnyHop

I've really liked Lee Holden's 7 Minutes of Magic dvd. It's Qi Gong, and there's more to it than just an am and pm routine. There are seven minute routines for AM and PM, slightly longer versions (with, I think more detailed instructions, about 13-14 min), plus an additional whole body 7 minute routine.

I'm seriously thinking about getting his Qi Gong for Deep Sleep, just because I like that kind of work at bedtime. So soothing.

I love both of those - and I also love Lee Holden's Meditation for Health & Healing. It is a very nice guided meditation, relaxing through the body and visualizing golden light filling the body, and the music is heavenly. It is on a CD and easily burned to an MP3 player.

I also like Shiva Rea's Drops of Nectar CD set. The second disk has a Yoga Nidra and long Savasana that is worth it even if you don't do the yoga. There's also a segment to work out kinks in the back with a softened up tennis ball. (You can use a kid's Spalding pinkie ball.)

vm_mom · 06-28-13, 12:10 PM

thanks for the suggestions. I will look into them. 30mts is definitely doable and he can modify anything longer

eam531 · 06-28-13, 02:08 PM

David Swenson's Just Relax is a gem. It's very gentle stretching, and there is a wonderful long deep relaxation/guided meditation at the end.

It's David and a few other people, on a beach in Hawaii. David's cuing is really good (voice-over).

David is one of the premier Ashtanga yoga teachers anywhere, but this DVD is NOT Ashtanga yoga! It isn't yoga at all, but a lovely stretching routine that would be really good before bed.

I use it when I am frazzled or just want something really gentle. I think it's great.

You can also get the DVD from David's site.

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06-27-13, 11:16 AM
vm_mom Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT	Any relaxation/meditation DVDs any DVDs that help you relax before bedtime? DH has a really stressful job and is working all the time and I am looking for something that he or both of us can do before bedtime to help him relax a bit to help him sleep better thanks

06-27-13, 11:51 AM
michl43 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego	I like element yoga for energy and relaxation (tamal dodge). The relaxation part is especially soothing.

06-27-13, 12:20 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	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. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

06-27-13, 12:25 PM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	This month I have been using: http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...ew.php?id=3214 and the PM premixes from: http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...ew.php?id=2732 My Dr. recommended that I try yoga to help with my stress levels. I have tried a variety of DVD's in the past month but I keep going back to these two. Some of the other DVD's have "stress" and "PM" in their title but they seem too "active" for me. The other night I was doing one of Barbara's practices. I got a few minutes into it and woke as she was ending the practice. That was a first for me. After that I was doing good to get into bed. I'm still not sure about the overall stress reduction. I can attest to some practices being better for me before bed than others are, though. __________________ 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

06-27-13, 12:31 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Diana, how could I forget about Barbara Benagh's Yoga for Stress Relief? It is a good one! __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

06-27-13, 12:52 PM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	I've really liked Lee Holden's 7 Minutes of Magic dvd. It's Qi Gong, and there's more to it than just an am and pm routine. There are seven minute routines for AM and PM, slightly longer versions (with, I think more detailed instructions, about 13-14 min), plus an additional whole body 7 minute routine. I'm seriously thinking about getting his Qi Gong for Deep Sleep, just because I like that kind of work at bedtime. So soothing.

06-28-13, 10:25 AM
Diana3271 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Carolina	One thing I like about the 2 DVD's from Barbara Benagh is that the practices vary in their length. I rarely have 30 minutes before bed that I can commit to yoga, sleep is important, too. If I only have 10 minutes, there is something on there that will fit into that time. If I have 15 or 20 minutes, there are options for that, too. I find these two DVD's very versatile for me. __________________ 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

06-28-13, 12:10 PM
vm_mom Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT	thanks for the suggestions. I will look into them. 30mts is definitely doable and he can modify anything longer

06-28-13, 02:08 PM
eam531 VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	David Swenson's Just Relax is a gem. It's very gentle stretching, and there is a wonderful long deep relaxation/guided meditation at the end. It's David and a few other people, on a beach in Hawaii. David's cuing is really good (voice-over). David is one of the premier Ashtanga yoga teachers anywhere, but this DVD is NOT Ashtanga yoga! It isn't yoga at all, but a lovely stretching routine that would be really good before bed. I use it when I am frazzled or just want something really gentle. I think it's great. You can also get the DVD from David's site. __________________ Betsy There is no way of telling people they are all walking around shining like the sun--Thomas Merton People have done all kinds of remarkable things because they thought they could. People routinely fail to do quite ordinary things because they assume they can't--Reinhard Engels Stay gold, Ponyboy--S.E. Hinton Pick up your crazy heart and give it one more try--Ryan Bingham Disclosure: I have a personal relationship with a fitness instructor who has appeared in some videos.