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Yoga to the Rescue for Neck & Shoulders

Backcover description: Anusara Yoga expert Desiree Rumbaugh shows you how to alleviate pain and stiffness in your neck and shoulders, bringing ease and enjoyment back to your life. Each posture works to reduce stress, fight fatigue, and release tension in the upp

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Level:		Intermediate

Stretch type:		Yoga

Instructor:		Desiree Rumbaugh

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Certified instructor description: Two well-structured workouts created to strengthen and stretch the muscles in your upper body. It’s all designed to increase flexibility and reduce tension in your neck and shoulders. The two-workout format is an excellent training technique. The first segment slowly and carefully demonstrates each move; the second section uses those moves in a free-flowing yoga sequence. Besides the classic yoga poses, you also get some upper-body traditional toning (e.g. push-ups). Includes lots of options and intensity modifications (e.g. using a rolled-up blanket to help support your back). ©2009. DVD has: Chapter menus, Music only option, Wide screen.

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Yoga to the Rescue for Neck & Shoulders

Oh so good!

Not a big fan of yoga but I was desperate for neck/shoulder relief. The instructor has fantastic cuing and breaks the moves down perfectly. I like that she also has another flow section for when I don't need to have the moves broken down. I also like that Desiree shows options for those that aren't as flexible or have limited body mechanics. I noticed right away the difference I felt in my neck and shoulders - thank you! I imagine I will buy her Yoga for the Back pretty soon, too! - posted by Jennifer on 6/30/2011

Good video

I like this video. I was looking for something I could use to relax my neck and shoulders. It does do it but there are cautions. I have a chronic neck problem which keeps me from doing many of the neck postures. The shoulder stand I was told never to do. So I believe it is a good video but feel there is much I cannot do on it. I will use it but not the whole thing. - posted by Kathy on 4/16/2011

Disappointing

I purchased this video because it said it is good for neck and shoulders. I am not very flexible and was looking for something to help. Most of this video is very difficult for me and would be difficult for any beginner to yoga exercise. - posted by Shannon on 3/13/2011

Yoga for Neck and Shoulders

Love this. My shoulders feel much better. - posted by Patricia on 1/28/2011

a little too confusing

I admit I am still a fairly newcomer to yoga, but I have done other yoga videos that are very easy to follow. This one doesn't explain exactly how to get your body into the correct positions, focusing instead on odd directions, such as "soften the back of your heart." I have been unable to figure out many of the directions and am thus probably not even doing it correctly. I sent this one back. - posted by Laurie on 11/28/2010

Best Thing I Ever Did for my Neck

I've had chronic neck pain and headaches for 5 years due to bulging discs in my neck. None of the medical treatments helped me as much as this workout. I've been doing it a few times a week for a couple months, and I feel like a new person. My neck feels stronger, and my posture has improved tremendously. The best part is that I have much less pain now than I did before. - posted by Kate on 8/10/2010

Yoga to the Rescue for Neck and Shoulders

I did not find this helpful. Instructor started with postures that were too advanced for me. Needed to begin with basics and then work up to more difficult exercises. - posted by Barbara on 7/8/2010

Great!

I have had so much neck and shoulder pain to deal with most of my life, and when I saw this video I knew I had to have it. It takes a few times to do the video before you really get the movements down but it's good. It helps you unwind especially after being at your desk in front of the computer all day. I'm in my fifties so I believe it's good for any age. - posted by Carla on 6/17/2010

Worked wonders for me!

I have been working in the computer field for many years and I have major stiffness in my neck and shoulders and hips from sitting for long periods of time in front of the computer. It got to the point where I had to go to physical therapy for it. I am a firm believer that we should help ourselves as much as possible, the challenge is to be aware of what is wrong and to find what needs to be done in order to help yourself. After doing this video for the first time, I felt a big change. There are even wrist stretches in the bonus section that are great for those of us who work on computers. The exercises were very hard for me to do in the beginning and now I can do them more easily. I have been doing this video at least once a week for about a month and a half now. I am so thankful that this instructor had the idea to make a video like this. The exercises have given me more mobility and reduced alot of the pain. I highly recommend it. - posted by Angela on 3/25/2010

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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: Yoga

Definition: A flowing series of movements and "poses." Includes yoga and power yoga (a more intense yoga variation). Both types have a strong emphasis on breath, body awareness and mental focus.

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