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Let me just say, I've never written a review before and after watching only 15 minutes of this DVD I felt a review was necessary. As a Yoga Therapist and Licensed Massage Therapist, with over 25 years of specialized training in injury rehabilitation and prevention, I purchased this DVD to check it out as a possible referral source for my clients. Wow was I shocked! First of all, Desiree talks alot about how Yoga can heal this and fix that (no matter what condition). That is a lot for someone to claim without backup. And with what medical degree? Second, in the tutorial she begins with radically extended poses of the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine along with massive overstretching of the anterior shoulder capsule. My clients, who are seeking pain relief with my help, would be shocked if I gave them any of these poses! Far too challenging and risky for anyone with a neck or shoulder injury or chronic pain. Especially beginners! The alignment she and the gentleman show in the tutorial is horrible and not proper bio-mechanically. My body hurt just watching! I would guess that this video causes more pain than it fixes. What do I recommend? Viniyoga Therapy with Gary Kraftsow DVD 2-Pack (Low Back, Sacrum & Hips plus Upper Back, Neck & Shoulders). Yes, his videos are a tad on the simple and repetitive side. And that is what someone in pain needs! Something simple, repeated with loads of variation, to effectively help problem areas. If you have pain, stay away from the "Yoga to the Rescue" series. Yoga is great, when appropriately applied for an individual, but it's not on these DVDs. Sorry I ever purchased it.