Saving the Whole Woman book and First Aid dvd

Hi Teebar,

I can answer that for you and the others will chime in if they like. Our moderators have been with the forums for several years and have probably answered this question at least a dozen times each. :)

The book and dvd are unique products. The book talks in depth about reconstructive pelvic surgery and why it is best to try to avoid the operative approach if at all possible. It contains an exercise program based in classical dance (fundamental movements borrowed from ballet, but performed with a full lumbar curve.) The DVD also contains an exercise program based in dance movements, but there are valuable yoga-like exercises as well. Both products contain lots of lifestyle information. These are only the first in what will be a broad series of instructional products on the Whole Woman method of posture and movement for all ages and abilities.

I am in the process of composing an open letter to the American Physical Therapy Association to complain about the prevalent postural teaching that “requires activation of both the multifidi muscles of the low back and the transversus abdominus (lower abdominals).”  This contrived posture not only raises intraabdominal pressure, which aggravates pelvic organ prolapse, but also compresses the spine, placing spinal joints and discs at risk.

Learn about natural human posture the Whole Woman way. Yes, this is total body exercise that increases strength, grace and flexibility. Support WW and buy Saving the Whole Woman and First Aid for Prolapse! You will not only stabilize your cystocele, but protect and strengthen your spine as well.

Christine

P.S. Look for the letter in the October 1st edition of the Village Post.

Hi Teebar

I was constantly opening the book for the first couple of years, because it is such a comprehensive reference work, and has so many mainstream citations in the back of it to validate Christine's assertions. It is very detailed.

The DVD is more user-friendly, but lacks the anatomical detail that you can only get from the book. The book contains more answers of the 'why' and 'how', whereas the DVD illustrates visually and gives workouts that you can see in motion, and do along with the DVD. It has less theory and more practice. I have found both very useful.

I have had the book for about 3yrs now and it is a wonderful reference - I have read it many times. I also have a DVD - Not sure which one though.

I think each of the two items holds its own virtue - The book as it is very informative and in depth. The DVD - is different - Some people need to SEE something to truly understand it, and hear the words, etc.

I think you could use the book alone but to see something with your own eyes also helps you to understand things. Like when I first got here we were talking back then about Posture and how a child has great posture - I remember taking pics of my then 3yr old and looking at the way she stood, and learning from her. And Chistine put up on the forum a picture of an Aboriginal girl in great posture for us to look at. Sometimes learning from something you can visualise helps greatly.

Sue