CLASS REVIEWS 

 

Lastics is a class which allows you to do something for your body unlike any other class. The thought of working out is discouraging at times because you picture having to sweat, burn and feel pain. When I think about going to lastics, I don't think I need a workout or a burn, instead it is when I want to give my mind and body an hour of appreciation and attention that it deserves. Lastics has two major parts to it that makes it so special. The mental and the physical. During the class, Donna talks you through every movement and allows you to put your thoughts towards a specific muscle. She tells you to become aware or wait till it tells you it's there. This attention literally feeds my body and soul. With lastics I am able to thank each muscle while I'm in a stretch because that is where my focus is. How many times a week or a month are your thoughts directed at your muscles? Your body and muscles deserve attention, care and appreciation for allowing you to move about your day and help you stand up straight. That's one of the major reasons why Lastics is in a class of its own.

 

With lastics I've stretched muscles that I've never felt or isolated before. Donna never misses a beat or a classmate hiding in the back. She will make sure you are doing it right and that your muscles are getting the stretch they need. These are not your average stretches. She has little tricks that she pulls out of her hat like, "picture a string pulling this muscle towards the wall," and wow what a difference these tricks make. This class has tremendously improved my posture and provided me with so much knowledge on how to properly stretch my body. Its gets to those kinks that you think are so deep they'll never be discovered, that they’ll keep lingering with the same sore, dull feeling. Everytime I went to get a deep tissue massage to try to get rid of these kinks, I was never satisfied because it didn't give me what I needed. However, Lastics is the class that will give you what you hope to get out of every massage.
 

-- Marina

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I am a writer and teacher and have done dance of different kinds throughout my life. I have never done stretching or a stretch class that put me into a sweat and felt like a work out! The moves Donna has put together spoke to spaces in my body I never knew existed. I came to Donna's class during the period of a disabling condition (bad case of piriformis syndrome) and have knee and hip and back issues too. I found the moves very therapeutic and had relief and improvement right away. 

 

-- Lea

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I benefit in many ways from Lastics. I know it keeps me healthier in general, which is most important. I think flexibility is a key factor in body health. But the reason that I'm truly passionate about Lastics----what keeps me coming to class every week---is that it has improved my ballet. Even as I got more limber, the class was always challenging. It's "self-adjusting" to the body and level of each student. I've noticed when I'm sitting or walking around, my posture is MUCH better and it's easy to do. It comes naturally. The muscles have been strengthened to support my good posture. In fact, it often feels better to sit up straight then to slouch. Also, when I miss a class or two and then come back, I can feel it in my body. I can feel that I'm working harder and my muscles have gotten a little out of shape. For me, that's proof that the class is doing a lot of good. 

 

-- Gennifer

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Rate Your Burn gives Lastics a thumb's up!  I really like the idea of this class, because I love to stretch. The time flew by. 

 

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DVD REVIEWS 

 

 

The best stretch ever!
 

-- Justine

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I did the whole DVD today! :-)) my back feels great! Your directions are very clear! Thank you!
 

-- Jeanie

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Finally got the chance to stretch with the DVD! I feel like a million dollars. I've had chronic right shoulder and middle-back pain for almost a year and, let me tell you, this is the best I've felt in a long time! Thank you!
 

-- Tara

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I have your DVD. It's GREAT!!!!! LOVE IT!!!! Since my schedule is crazy again I have not been able to attend your class. Yesterday my niece and I had you all to ourselves in my studio... It felt like a private class with you. My niece discovered she's been stretching wrong for some time now. We both LOVED IT!!!!! & a bit sore today...but a good sore.  Thank you :0)
 

-- Zavivah

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Tried it for the first time tonight...LOVE IT!!! thanks :)

 

-- Ramona

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Picked up the DVD and took class in my living room today! Not only did the DVD look amazing, it was so well spaced out and visually clear!

 

-- Alyssa

 

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OFFICE STRETCH APP REVIEWS

 

Will you let me know when you start teaching Lastics in Sweden? I have just started trying the office stretch and I really feel the difference in my body compared to how I have been stretching my entire life!!! The sad thing is that with my body aches and ENORMOUS stiffnes in my muscles, I would need a full body routine to do at least a few times a week. If I ever make it to New York I will be sure to make it my priority to come to one of the open Lastics classes. I'm sure my body would greatly appreciate it. 

 

-- Osannda