Classical Stretch - The Esmonde Technique: Stretching for Men

I discovered Miranda while visiting relatives in Indiana; they were still showing it on PBS. I bought a 2-disk set and liked it so much I bought Season 9 (4 disks). I am 83 and my scoliosis qujite painful. I was told I would have to have 3 surgeries (front, back and side), but I noticed that when I did Miranda's stretches I took fewer pain pills and the relief lasted all day. I glue my eyes to the TV so that I get the right position, and I agree that sometimes this is awkward, but it is well worth twisting my head. I have done the stretches daily for over a year, and I find that if I really work I am set for the day and do not have to wear my brace unless I am doing a huge amount of bending (dishes, laundry) or standing for extended periods of time. Recently, after viewing my x-rays and testing me, an orthopaedist and a neurosurgeon both told me I had found the answer and they would not recommend surgery or shots at this time. The neurosurgeon said, "You have evidently found the answer: get a second set so you never have to risk being without it! Really. I still cannot do all the moves, but there is still enough variety to be useful.

The editing on the dvd could be better on some of the camera angles showing Ms. Esmond-White demonstrating the poses and movements. Some explanations seemed vague to me. This slowed me down as I was learning the routines. I got it eventually, though. Other than that, the workouts are effective. Effective but also gentle and quite relaxing.

I now do this routine almost everyday. It uses selected stretching routines seen in other Classic Stretch and Essentric workouts but Miranda has chosen ones that suit the specific men 'things'. This got me back on track with my shoulder/trapezius stretches that my doctor recommend for my neck. Though it works/stretches the full body, it is not a 'workout' video so you need to add on something else for the workout part.

Don't really like this disk. I have other Classical Stretch DVDs and can tell it is an early one, it isn't offered on the official site anymore. It doesn't have any chapters so it is a bit long. I thought my husband might like it because it shows a GUY doing the exercises, ah well.

The stretches are great. As others have pointed out it's a bit slow/dated.Husband doesn't have the patience for it.

The work out was great. Helped Hip problems that come from sitting too long at a desk.

Featuring Alexandre Despatie, this dvd was an amazing purchase.Step by step they guide you to perfom stretching exercises whilst enjoying a stunning view of the mayan riviera.Alex Despatie was the main reason i bought this dvd.Love it.

If you do all the stretches, it will kick your butt, but it will limber you up, gosh, that is what it is supposed to do