A Stretch Class for Beginners I

Submitted by Administrator on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 23:49

Teacher:

David Procyshyn

Difficulty:

Beginner

Duration:

23:54

Style:

Hatha Yoga

Yoga at Work

Yoga for Seniors

Gentle Yoga

Focus:

Whole Body

Equipment:

Strap

Class Description:

This beginners yoga class is great for people who are just starting out with yoga, seniors, or anyone who is looking for a gentle stretch class. It moves through a series of poses that stretch mainly the upper body - the spine, shoulders, neck and back.

Musician(s):

David Procyshyn

Class Audio (available for purchase on Bandcamp):

Stretch Class for Beginners Audio Podcast

Your rating: None Average: 4.2 (10 votes)

Comments

thank you for the

Submitted by KeyK on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 16:55.

thank you for the video!
Maybe this is what is going to help me fell less sleepy in the morning.
Is there a short version? Like 10 minutes set of exercises?

Lovely practice

Submitted by Satia on Sun, 04/15/2012 - 15:59.

The instructions were very clear and I didn't have to watch what was happening as I often do with other yoga videos. I wish the equipment list had been more clear about needing more than just a strap. The image I first saw for the video shows the instructor sitting in a chair and I assumed the entire practice was a seated/chair practice. So I had a strap but no yoga mat. Not a crisis as I am not averse to lying on my floor and nothing done on the floor required the stickiness a mat provides. It would have been nice to know it would be needed, however.

Nonetheless, my shoulders and chest feel wonderfully open and I have no doubt that I will be seeking out other practices taught by this teacher going forward. And, just to be on the safe side, I'll have my mat rolled out and ready even if he is standing or sitting.

Re: Awesome

Submitted by David Procyshyn on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 02:11.

I'm really happy to hear that. This class is particularly designed to do that, so it's nice to hear that it's working!
David

awesome

Submitted by gretchenlynn on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 22:11.

just found you today. I did this series and had a headache prior to and now it is barely noticeable.

Yoga mat and strap

Submitted by David Procyshyn on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 23:04.

It depends on where you live. You may try typing in "Yoga mat", along with your city in an internet search. You can also try calling a yoga studio in your area and asking them... they will certainly know where to find a mat and a strap.

Info

Submitted by tcw on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 20:15.

have watched this video and feel it may be right for me. where do acquire yoga mat and stretch strap?

Neck range of motion

Submitted by David Procyshyn on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 18:34.

Yes, you can gain your range of motion back through gentle movement and stretching. It would be even more helpful to receive massage once or twice a week so the muscles can soften and stretch more easily.

Don't expect to progress quickly, though. Take your time, be patient and take it slowly.

Neck range of motion

Submitted by Emergent on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 08:11.

After about 18 months of too much desk, computer, and lack of exercise, can a very limited range of neck motion be reversed, as long as there is no injury or spinal problem and no arthritis?

Yoga for Seniors by David Procyshyn

Submitted by millardj on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 20:40.

This is an awesome class! Some parts (wall stretch) were too difficult for my husband who has Alzheimers, but he did the seated stretches. The floor exercise was great but made me dizzy. I must not get much blood to my brain and it was in shock. It also broke me out in a sweat, interesting. I had no difficulty with any of the movements otherwise. Thanks so much for you wonderful video!

Effective stretches

Submitted by Rakhshanda on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 23:20.

I have cold shoulders and these stretches are really very effective.