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Seven Essential Stress Relievers

Backcover description: This program includes seven different short and simple exercises to relieve stress and re-ignite your natural calm energy -- any time of the day. Stress effects everyone differently -- from anxiousness to insomnia to headaches and diges

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Level:		Beginner

Stretch type:		Athletic

Instructor:		Michelle LeMay
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Certified instructor description: Seven short, fluid stretch segments, each one is designed to improve relaxation and reduce stress. Only three to five minutes long, they’re easy to fit into any busy schedule. You can do the entire series in front of your TV, or just learn them to use when you need to de-stress (e.g. rejuvenate yourself at work with one of the chair routines). You get lying, seated and standing stretches — some target your entire body while others are area-specific (e.g. neck and shoulders, hips and torso). The music is quiet and Michele LeMay’s one-on-one cuing is friendly and supportive. Filmed in a variety of peaceful settings: on a beach, in the desert, etc.). ©2005. DVD has: Chapter menus, Music only option, Region 1.

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Seven Essential Stress Relievers

very pleasant

I like the pleasant atmosphere. Very relaxing. - posted by Eileen on 4/30/2010

It didn't do enough for me

The movements seemed really unprofessional to me. It didn't seem like the instructor put much research into the benefits of each movement. I didn't feel like it did enough for me. Besides the bright blue background in parts of it was irritating. The beach setting was nice though. I sent it back. - posted by Cher on 1/29/2010

Very disappointed

My husband and I have not taken Yoga, and we were looking for an easy tape to introduce us to this type of exercise. It was even too easy for us. It jumped from standing to floor and back again without preparation or transition and was almost all about breathing. - posted by Barbara on 2/1/2009

Basics for beginners . . .

This is nice, very basic stretching broken up into short segments. - posted by A on 10/31/2007

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I feel so much better!

Michelle has made such a difference in my life! My sister loaned me one of her videos a little over 6 months ago. I started doing the exercises a month later, and have now lost 25 pounds! I feel so much better about myself and my body. - posted by Debra Linette on 11/1/2006

Too basic for me

This video is okay. It's very, very basic stuff for stress relief. If you've NEVER tried to do anything for stress relief, you'll probably like this. It'll show you some useful stretches/breathing techniques that you can use at your desk at home, office or school. I really can't see anyone (even a newbie) popping this in the dvd player a whole lot after you've watched and "mastered" the easy techniques the first few times, or popping it in the dvd player in place of other stretch/relaxation videos.If you're already stretching (athletic and/or yoga/pilates), you won't find anything new and exciting about this workout. Michelle is likeable and the workout is shot in a few different backgrounds (nature scenes are more pleasant than the blue indoor ones). If you can find it for cheap, it might be worth getting. Otherwise, skip it. - posted by Leela on 11/19/2005

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Level

Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Stretch type

Athletic: Traditional sports-style, all-physical stretches. It is the least mind-body focused.

Yoga: Carefully designed poses that emphasize breath, concentration and mental awareness. It also includes the more flowing yoga style – Power Yoga.

Tai Chi: All-standing, very fluid poses (it looks like a person moving in slow-motion). The Chinese called Tai Chi "meditation in motion."

Stretch: Athletic

Definition: Standard muscle-oriented stretches, the kind usually done by athletes. This is the most "western" style of stretch.

Benefits: Increases flexibility. Restores a healthy mind/body balance. Relaxes and rejuvenates.