Yoga for Musicians

with yoga practitioner Catherine Nelson

 

In this DVD, Penelope demonstrates how yoga principles and movements can be applied to piano playing.  There are sections on:

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• Releasing tension in the back, neck, shoulders and arms

• Playing from the back

• Sitting and standing posture

• 20 minute daily programme of traditional yoga postures

• The Salute to the Sun sequence

• Breathing

• Relaxation

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Running time 95 minutes.

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An online version of this DVD will become available shortly.

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Reviews

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‘In this DVD Penelope Roskell comes across as speaking with the authority of genuine personal experience and long and sincere study of her material’ Piano Professional

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‘Using this DVD with pupils, or teaching a few of the given exercises to a pupil as part of a warm-up, could be hugely beneficial … an excellent introduction to yoga for musicians’ Music Teacher

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‘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.  A remarkable source of information for all musicians’ Muso

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‘I would have no reservations about recommending it to yoga teachers and musicians’ Bill Feeney, Director Yoga for Health Foundation