I like how deep I feel the stretches with this workout! Amy, do you have any suggested modifications for the wrist-heavy parts? Any other ways to do the exercises without putting so much weight on the wrists?

Hi NB, thanks for taking class. Yes, a perfect modification for anything done on the wrists is to move to the elbows for the weight bearing. Keep in mind the need for strong shoulder girdle support here too so not to collapse under the weight of the body. Hope this helps!

Wow, my first level 2 class after plenty of prep and that was tough! Any suggestions for transitioning to level 2 or just go for it? Also, my knees are bothered on the lunge/knee drop exercise towards the end. Ideas for modifications? Thanks!

Hi Isadora! Congratulations on taking your first level 2 class, yipee!! My suggestion.....just go for it! You sound courageous and ready. Keep listening to your body and if an exercise comes up that seems too tough --- it may be---- but meet that challenge with open eyes, an open heart and an open soul and whooosh----you'll get right through it! :) Oh and don't forget to have FUN!!
The knees....yes, that deep lunge can take awhile to build up to. I would suggest to keep the knee off the floor and focus on the lengthening work from your hip to your heel. Get long ..... and one day, I bet that knee will just venture on down to the ground and there you'll be! Enjoy and write again soon!

Hi Amy! A high sternum is so important for singing to give the diaphragm room to expand fully, but if there is weakness or tightness in the back, it is so difficult to sustain. This class was tough so I will do it again because the work on the back was really on point for me (and my sternum :) Thanks!

Hi Christine! Again, I have to tell you how much I appreciate your clear and very insightful comments. YES....I too have a tight back so having focus on my sternum is important ... but also challenging. It's an every day study for me----to breathe correctly using my diaphragm the way it is intended and to keep alignment in check. I stay pretty busy with that endeavor!

Amy,

Thank you so much Ola !  I have nearly 300 classes on the site so I would recommend you start searching and using the filter to find the categories you'd most like to see!