Happy Face Yoga
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Movie Reviews of Happy Face Yoga
Movie Review: Results Faster Than You Might Expect!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoy doing this exercise program. I am 55 years old and look younger than most my age but still...55 is getting up there! I began this program figuring it would take months to really notice results but am amazed that I could see results from the very first workout. I'm serious. This workout brings the blood to your face and you will feel the muscle burn and after the workout you will see a difference. It may not hold for very long after just one workout, but it will be there and you can see it for yourself. As you continue the program the lift will hold for longer and longer.
I also use "Wrinkies" and "Frownies" on my face at night to augment the program. I've been using them for years can highly recommend them - they really work. I think they are a nice addition because they also re-train the muscles of your face and help you relax and will make you aware of how much tension you carry in your face.
You will quickly realize why it is called "Happy Face" because after each exercise you can't help smiling. I can only guess that I have been carrying around much more tension in my face and neck than I realized. I do some of these exercises before meditation to help relax me. I imagine it might be good for some types of headaches as well.
Here's my guess as to why these exercises work. There are two different types of non-surgical face-lifts out there than involve a workout for your muscles that are very effective. For thousands of dollars you can get a lift my having your muscles electronically stimulated, or you can do the exercises yourself and have a free lift for the rest of your life. The expensive lifts only last about 6 months (until your muscles lose their tone) and then you have to have it done all over again. Save yourself some money and buy the DVD!
I've been doing this program for a few months now and the results are amazing!
One last comment about the negative review from one woman who complained about these exercises creating more wrinkles - I can believe it. Let me explain...I think you need to be extremely careful with how you perform the exercises and perhaps this is the one flaw in the DVD - there is not enough caution given about how much pressure to use or how hard to pull at your skin and so forth. I just used some common sense and figured that you need to be really careful. The exercises are harder to do than you might think because you have to isolate very small muscles and many of the moves are quite delicate and it is easy to over do it. So go gently until you get a good feel for what you are doing.
Movie Review: best-in-show award
Summary: 5 Stars
I reviewed and sampled every dvd on the subject before I chose Happy Face Yoga.
Prior to the exercise section the 2 basic, foundational positions are introduced. These are the starting points for the 18 exercises which are explained simply and thoroughly.
Before each exercise, a diagram showing the muscles to be used is shown. This is important. It helps you visualize what you're doing. The combination of visualizing and performing makes it easier to learn, makes the learning lasting and enhances your results.
Then the exercise is explained and demonstrated-usually with 1 or 2 full sets of repetitions. A recommendation on the number of repetitions and sets completes the instruction. The dvd then moves you to the next exercise or you can hit the arrow key to skip to what ever you want to do next.
Some of the exercises are easy to learn and do, some are more complicated as they work multiple areas at once. All of them make you feel "the burn." A lot of them are the old standards that actors and actresses use. People with a theater background may recognize some of them.
This is a no-nonsense production. No time is wasted on long panning shots over flowy sets. No annoying music. No teenage models who haven't even made their faces yet. Just 3 average people on a plain set moving quickly, but not too fast, thru the exercises.
In the end, what you're paying for is good solid instruction on exercises that work. Happy Face Yoga does just that.
On top of a great product you get great service. Shipping is fast. Feedback on questions is super fast. And when my copy was stolen they sent me a replacement at no charge.
And finally, there's the name. Just saying Happy Face Yoga makes me smile. Especially when people ask me why I look good and notice that I'm smiling a lot. That's an additional bonus for me. Everyone knows that when you're happy you smile. But the act of smiling also makes you feel happy. And toning the facial muscles causes the corners of the mouth to turn up. you smile a little more and you're a little more happy. An inspired name if you ask me.
Movie Review: A diamond in the rough.But, please, Mr. Sikorski pronouce the muscle names correctly
Summary: 5 Stars
"Happy Face Yoga" is a good program for toning and reshaping the face. Some of the exercises are rather weird; tricky to do and hold, but they will work multiple muscles simultaneously, so it can be an efficient way of achieving significant results in a short time. I think some people will have difficulty ever doing certain exercises, like "The Jowl Eraser" which is a little like patting your head and rubbing your stomach while doing sit-ups.
One of the women on the DVD is really bad at doing the exercises. Maybe she is comic relief, especially when she can't stop looking off screen and waving with her fingers to someone. Read: amateurish.
Worst of all is the way Mr. Sikorski mangles the pronunciation of some of the muscles. I want to scream each time he says "mylohyoid". "Platysma" is almost as bad. Hey, Gary, buy a dictionary and learn their pronunciation. It's easy, easier that doing theses exercises!
Nevertheless, this face exercise program is far better than the insipid and incompetent productions of Carole Maggio, of "Facercise" fame.
However, "Miss Craig's Face-Saving Exercises" is still the unrivaled bible of face exercise; comprehensive, intelligent (and humorous!) and effective. But, for a tough facial workout you will really feel, "Happy Face Yoga" does the job.
In spite of the drawbacks, most people who diligently practice the exercises on this DVD will probably notice an improvement within a month.
A revised version of this DVD is in order, with a menu that goes straight to the workout with the option of not having each exercise explained every time. And, of course, let's hear the muscle names correctly pronounced. We can probably do without the silly lady, too.
Movie Review: It works...and more!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently began doing Gary's exercises using a sample of his instructions on youtube. Not only did I INSTANTLY see and feel a difference, my whole mood improved. I actually felt happier, smiled more readily and genuinely, and people reacted to me more positively. I actually look forward to doing them every day.
I've done facial exercises before, bought and tried to use several books on the subject. None had the degree of effectiveness as Gary's extremely well-explained techniques.
I am buying this DVD now!
Movie Review: Face exercises work!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've only been doing the face exercises about a month. The DVD says to do every day but I don't believe in exercising the same muscle so often. I've noticed a big difference in my face and I've only done the exercises about 6 times! Everything is firmer, eyes are brighter, wrinkle lines have gone away, and chin looks sharp and strong. Incredible difference and leaves me wondering why more people don't realize the benefits of exercising your face muscles!