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A great new basic guide to stretching–for beginners and seasoned athletes alike–that emphasizes the power of combined mental and physical exercise to achieve and maintain good health. For anyone intimidated by yoga–for anyone who seeks the benefits of increased flexibility but is put off by yoga’s esoteric chants and unnatural-seeming positions–THE WAY OF STRETCHING offers a practical alternative. Working from the assumption that flexibility is essential t… More >>
I was not pleased with this book.
For one thing, all the “stretches” shown are basic yoga postures like cobra, cat’s breath and downward dog.
Yet I would have given it 2-3 stars for the exercises, if it wasn’t for
the introduction and one specific exercise.
So, we learn that “less is more” and that “each stretch works best if done briefly, literally for 2 seconds” and that “overextension actually shortens the muscle”…
I’m all for someone writing out of personal experience, but the author might have checked clinical resources before stating her opinion as fact.
But what REALLY got me thinking was an exercise (not yoga) she calls “cracking your back” in which she encourages people to “crack” their spine by twisting it left to right in order to release tension(?!).
Cracking your spine (or knuckles or ANY body part for that matter) wears away the joint’s cartilage and is VERY bad for you.
I am amazed that a person who “has been practicing and writing about bodywork for more than 30 years…” is unaware of that.
Rating: 1 / 5
I thought this was a wonderful book. I really enjoyed her innovative way of stretching, also the meditations. I’m in better physical, and mental health since I’ve started using the stretches and meditations for each chakra.
Rating: 5 / 5
Though I have studied Kriya and Hatha yoga with some benefit, I’ve found that stretching can cause injury when done improperly and most seem to stretch improperly.
Anne Kent Rush introduces in this book a simple but powerful technique (which she calls the “Rush Reverse”) to help one find more flexibility in a safer more comfortable way.
The technique can be applied to almost any movement. It deserves study and consideration by anyone serious about keeping the body flexible and healthy.
You’ll also find simple but powerful ideas and exercises concerning meditation and mind-body connection.
Ms Rush’s experience with over 30 years of writing about health comes through in this book which presents powerful techniques in a simple-to-understand format.
Rating: 5 / 5
Anne Kent Rush offers a way to approach stretching that is simple, safe, and remarkably effective.
I have practiced various mind-body disciplines for over 40 years (17 years of yoga and 25 years of tai chi). Using the Rush Release my range of motion has increased, and I feel stronger and more integrated.
Ms Rush presents more than a technique to get extra range of motion. It’s a new and unique way to ease your body into optimal functioning. I have applied it to a variety of exercises with excellent results. I highly recommend this book.
Rating: 5 / 5