Stretch Chi TV

Stretch Chi 101 literally changed my life! As a massage therapist, I am always looking for ways to keep my body and those of my clients in working order and this is one of the best programs I have found for that. My body was failing hard because of misuse and for a time underuse because I also had a desk job. I knew I needed to do something if I wanted to continue working as a therapist but I always ended up hurting myself when I tried a new exercise program on my own, resistance stretching included actually. So when the 101 program became available I was so excited because I knew I needed this structured class to learn step by step how to do the stretches properly and avoid injury. I worked out 2-3 times a week and by the end of the 16 weeks, my body was drastically different. I re-gained the mobility in my right shoulder to be able to reach behind my back again. I healed my wrists and forearms which gave me the ability to apply body weight on my bent wrists while doing floor exercises like push-ups or downward facing dog. And the SI joint pain I had while lying on my stomach was eliminated because the muscles and connective tissue around my hips became balanced, which allowed the bones to articulate and move properly. The program does start off a little slow because it's designed to ease your body in and progress up to a full body stretch routine. And I have to admit it was a little difficult at first for me to maintain motivation to keep going because I was so excited to change my body that I wanted to do all of it all at once. But I learned this kind of change takes time and you're more likely to get hurt and take two steps back if you push too hard. The phrase "no pain, no gain" has no place here. I love that the program is easy to access online. I just created a bookmark link on my internet browser to get to the log in page and it was right there ready to go. The content is organized well and Carrie does a great job instructing in the videos. She tells you what to do, what you should feel, where you should feel it, how to make modifications if you need to and how to keep from injuring yourself. It's like you're with her in person. She's also readily available through email if you have questions and loves interacting with the Stretch Chi community on the message board. I felt very supported throughout. Overall Stretch Chi 101 has given me freedom of movement, pain relief and body awareness. I learned that the path to having the best musculoskeletal health is to keep your muscles and connective tissue equally strong and flexible, which is what this program is all about. I highly recommend this program to others who may be experiencing the same need to improve their movement, reduce pain, and heal injuries so they can continue doing the things they want to do. It's a simple (but not necessarily easy) and effective way to make lasting changes in your body. The return on investment for my time and money has been tenfold and I encourage others to make the same investment for themselves.