Yoga for Musicians

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Yoga for Musicians

In this collection of videos, Penelope demonstrates clearly how yoga principles can be applied directly to instrumental playing, and how playing can be more fluid, powerful and emotionally expressive. Yoga for Musicians is ideal for musicians of any age; from beginner to professional; Classical, jazz, folk and pop. The exercises demonstrated will be particularly beneficial to musicians suffering from injuries, tension or stress. No previous experience of yoga is required.

They include:

Simple but effective exercises for releasing tension in the back, neck, shoulders and arms
A study of how to use the body at an instrument; playing from the back
Sitting and standing posture
20-minute daily programme of traditional yoga postures
The Salute to the Sun sequence
Breathing
Relaxation
Instrumental examples

The programme has been carefully timed so that the exercises can be practised regularly whilst watching. Running time 95 minutes.

In this DVD, Penelope Roskell speaks with the authority of genuine personal experience and long, sincere study of her material. This all-colour DVD creates a sense of space and tranquillity… with uplifting views of the classical architecture of the Old Royal Naval College. Roskell does the well-paced voice-over herself, describing all her yoga-based remedial exercises simply and clearly.

This is a very important publication – it cannot be overstated how vital a need this video serves. Professionally filmed in an attractive setting…highly recommended.

An excellent DVD… Penelope Roskell has done a great service to all musicians whatever instrument they play by producing this DVD. A very useful resource.

Roskell puts across the basic principles in a clear, simple, undemanding way – the ideal way to lead the uninitiated to water and let them drink of the benefits that yoga can bring.

While classically based, all the exercises and principles here apply equally well to gigging rock and jazz musicians. In short, this is a terrific DVD. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned pro, it will pay for itself immeasurably in freedom from aches, pains and tiredness.