Yoga to the Rescue - Feel Good from Head to Toe [DVD]

This yoga tape stretches out your entire body- I woke up the next morning feeling all stretched out and GREAT! My back felt absolutely phenomenal! What I liked is she did a lot of backbends which opened up my back & spine and also she stretched out my wrists and the arches of my feet! I have a lot of foot issues so this was soooooo AWESOME! Great tape- I highly recommend!!

I've had a seriously, stiff neck for 5 years, so much so, that I tended to move my whole upper body when glancing right or left, instead of just turning my neck. The shoulder and shoulder blade problems started when I was removing wallpaper and painting walls and have lasted over 3 1/2 years now. The pain has been intense and intractable. Various specialists diagnosed me with ailments such as myofascial pain syndrome and tendonitis, and sent me to a pain therapist because they were concerned that I might commit suicide. One pain specialist told me there was nothing they could do for me! Oxycodone, Oxycontin, Morphine, nothing worked. I've been to chiropractors, acupuncturists, pain clinics, physical therapy, water therapy, deep muscle massage while doped up on lots of pain killers, anti-depressants, and muscle relaxers. Are you getting the idea that I've been trapped in my own hell for a long time now?Six weeks ago, I found the neck and shoulder exercises from "Yoga to the Rescue" from Comcast On Demand and tried slowly and tentatively, the "neck strengthening" floor exercise twice and my stiff neck disappeared! It just stopped!I was so excited that I did the "wall stretch" exercise for my shoulders and the pain eased. I immediately ordered the DVD and now every day I do those two exercises even if I do not have time for the entire video, and the pain eases a little bit more.When I do more than my beat-up upper body can handle and I start to feel sore, I find a place to do a quick version of the exercise I need and get immediate partial or total relief and go out and try to catch up with my long-neglected life again.Thank you, Desiree,Cheryl

Systematically demonstrates how yoga can address certain postural deficiencies/injuries. Also may be used as a regular home practice to supplement other dvds or classes.

This yoga DVD is very different from most that I have bought. It is less like a workout DVD and more like a visit from a yoga physical therapist. Desiree Rumbaugh outlines a series of different yoga poses and shows how they can be used to treat a variety of physical problems that we get from modern life. Most of the poses are familiar (warrior, triangle, etc...); however, she goes into greater depth about how to do the pose properly. She does not rush, and she gives each pose a complete description. She shows positions for the more advanced student and she has a guy who shows the beginner poses. This DVD would be good for any age or any level. Desiree Rumbaugh is a very pleasant and understandable guid to yoga!

Desiree demonstrates some unusual body positions. I'm not sure if they are "good for you" or not. It's on my shelf for now, primarily because I found another yoga series that is addressing my complaints better.

It has to be the set, continuing with therapy exercises, than is not available in any other way! Grate tool, excellent! to understand and fallow! Try you will be surprise with the results. Ask your MD first, Do it very slow, only what you can. Do not try to challenge your self!! She save me a lot of money from keep going back and fort to one MD to another, whom was keep telling me that they could fixed me other than with surgery on my lumbar, but with not guaranty I will be able to walk again! Now here I'm free almost of chronic excruciating pain's, luck of sleep, etc...

I love Desiree Rumbaugh for all the reasons that come across when you watch her DVD. She cares about her students and puts a great deal of energy into finding the right balance in each pose between strength and flexibility - and the right mental balance between effort and softening/surrender in each pose. Carefully designed to work with the breath and in proper alignment, her yoga asanas and the exercises she has developed to help in yoga practice are clearly explained and demonstrated by both herself and her partner (who takes modified versions of the asanas). I suggest watching the DVD once through before trying to watch and practice at the same time. Her adjustments are sometimes subtle and her instructions are important, so it's worth taking the time with the DVD and with your practice. I highly recommend both "feel good from head to toe" and "back pain." These are excellent DVD's. Now go out and take a workshop in person from Desiree Rumbaugh as well!