The Yoga Facelift by Marie-Véronique Nadeau
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Book Reviews of The Yoga Facelift
Book Review: And the Chemistry
Summary: 4 Stars
My concerns were about the information in the back of the book. Seeing the section on the dermatologic chemistry, I hoped I would learn some useful information about the chemistry of aging and receive some tips as to what to do to improve my skin (better living through chemistry). I was a little disappointed on both counts. (1) Although some of the concepts were explained well (Hayflick Limit); in other places (glycation), I felt that the biology and chemistry were not thoroughly explained. (2) There weren't enough suggestions as to what to do after supposedly understanding the underlying chemistry. For example, the loss of hyaluronic acid in the skin during aging was discussed; but there was no advice as to products available that contain hyaluronic acid or why they don't. (I have a product that contains "sodium hyaluronate.") There was no discussion telling how to counteract this problem of aging. Some explanation about alpha-lipoic acid might also have been helpful.
I did like all the information that was in the back of the book; my complaint was that it left me wanting more! It was nice that the ingredients are listed for the products offered.
Having done plenty of Yoga, I had no trouble figuring out how to do the exercises in this book. The instructions worked for me. I like the exercises and plan to work with them. Being a librarian, I did get the book from the library. Thanks to the reviewers, I will check out the Facercize book and buy one of the two.
Book Review: You will benefit
Summary: 4 Stars
This otherwise great book fails to get five stars for only 2 reasons: 1) the neck exercises didn't produce noticeable results for me personally (I'm going to try Carole Maggio's book for that reason alone); and 2)the author dismisses the importance of aerobic exercise, and in fact, calls it aging.
That may be true for aerobic enthusiasts who overdo it, but imho, it's a critical component of good health and looking youthful. I'm 47 and still get carded so I vouch for the importance of exercise.
Having said that, I started noticing areas of my face that I wasn't thrilled with. Lip lines that were getting worse rather than better, lines on the side of my nose, and upper lids that could use some lift.
Bam! Immediate improvement. I agree with some of the other reviewers: it's very cool to have full, voluptuous lips. My eye area is tighter, brighter (no crow's feet whatsoever, but in fairness, I didn't have that many to begin with) and my nose lines (from squinting) are gone. My cheeks are full and my jaw line is tighter.
Why my neck didn't reap the same benefits, I'm not sure. I've been doing these exercises since June 2007 and that area is the least improved.
Just my two cents, hope it helps.
Book Review: a good book
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this after seeing the signs of 50 in the mirror. The book is well done with good illustrations and instructions. I was glad to see several lovely older women in the book instead of perfect 20 somethings. As with all self-help books, it take motivation to do the exercises and see results. Many of the exercise feel good and I felt more relaxed after doing them. Not a reverse button, but maybe a pause for some of the most common signs of aging.Book Review: Try also -Yoga for the mind
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a cool book on keeping 'facial' harmony-I also recommend a book a friend sent me-FREE YOUR MIND by Anthony Stultz, it is like yoga for the mind.Book Review: Needs better instruction
Summary: 3 Stars
Although the book has good information and intentions, which is what I mainly give my stars for, I find that the instructions and photos are wanting in many places. For a little example, one exercise says 'smile without smiling' and shows photos of a woman with a rather blank staring expression; I really could not 'get' what exactly to do there or how it should feel. In going through the book I found myself unsure if I was doing things correctly and I really think that some more detailed descriptions and additional photos (maybe with arrows indicating movement on them or something) would help.
Really, I am not a dummy when it comes to this sort of thing and understanding movement, but I am disappointed and feel this book leaves room for improvement. It actually would be better overall as a book with an instructional DVD since seeing the motion all the way through would be a huge help.