Comments for Ann Smith's Online Journal

Comment on Connecting Exercises by caroline

caroline — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:25:09 +0000

Dear Ann,
Thank you for another excellent article. The beauty and grace of the moves, and how they flow from one to the next are just wonderful. I am enjoying moving with you every morning. And I find that the music stays with me all through the day which is nice too!
I still feel alot of tightness in my hips, but I’m hopeful that with time and dedication, I will be much more flexible in this area.

God bless,
Caroline

Comment on Connecting East and West Exercise by caroline

caroline — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:31:59 +0000

Dear Ann,
I quite happily stumbled upon your “Moving to Mozart” DVD in my local public library. I brought it home and did all the sessions at one viewing. I felt energized, and yet relaxed and peaceful too – I’m sure you know what I mean! Well, now I am an Ann Smith addict (it’s a good addiction!). I have purchased Moving to Mozart, Stretching for Seniors, Inhale,Exhale, and Rise and Shine. I love them all and rotate through them. I have been doing them every morning after my walk.
I am 50 years old, eat a healthy vegan diet, and have not really had any major health issues, so I feel very blessed. But I did notice that I was getting very tight and wanted to regain the flexibility I had as a youngster when I took ballet and gymnastics lessons. I am feeling more flexible already, and look forward to each morning spent with you!
I also wanted to say that I love classical music (I play the piano and love Mozart, Bach, and Handel) and so I really appreciate moving to the beautiful music. It is like a breath of fresh air! So much nicer than exercise DVD’s that have blaring rock music and the instructor shouting commands.
I hope that you will continue to blog, and I am spreading the word to all my friends about your wonderful exercise system.
Thank you so much!
Caroline

Comment on A Little Background by caroline

caroline — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:39:56 +0000

I have recently purchased 3 of Ann Smith’s DVD’s – Rise and Shine, Moving to Mozart, and her newest one.
I absolutely LOVE them. She is elegant, graceful, and beautiful. The music is wondeful and I have it swirling in my mind throughout the day. I feel relaxed and yet also energized after doing an exercise session with her DVD’s. I am so thankful for these wonderful exercise routines, and I hope that Ann will continue to spread her message of beautiful and graceful movement for many years to come.

Gracefully moving,
Caroline

Comment on Some of My Summer Reading by Carol Williams

Carol Williams — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:02:17 +0000

Good Day Ann
I read with great interest a piece in our local paper.
Right away, I knew you had classical dance training and I also had lessons many years ago. Great weight gain, grief for the death of my daughter has left me heading toward my 70th birthday and needing to do something positive about my general health and an arthritic body.
Your videos would be just right for me. However, I can’t seem to find the source to order.
I would appreciate your response as to how I can purchase these.
Thanking you in advance.
Carol Williams

Comment on Relaxation is Key to Exercising by sandrar

sandrar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:11:11 +0000

Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. Cheers! Sandra. R.

Comment on Winter is No Excuse by Sharon Clayton

Sharon Clayton — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:00:53 +0000

Dear Ann, Just a note to let you know I am trying to stay active this winter. I have several volunteer jobs, and walk to most of them. Also, believe it or not, one does include singing! I want you to know that I am still enjoying the DVDS I have from you and actually I ordered two of the older ones today which I did not have. They are Stretching for Seniors and Rise and Shine. I am looking forward to your newest DVD in the future. The way you join your ballet moves with the classical music is a joy. Thank you, Sharon

Comment on The Posture Slump by Trudie

Trudie — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:58:14 +0000

Thank you, Ann, for your words that create such wonderful visuals! I’d been feeling the posture slump sitting at my computer and found this very timely. Simple moves, shifting that immediately feels better.

We have come a long way and you are an incredible example of that. I had discovered your Stretching for Seniors years ago and shared it with my mother. We each doing the stretches together each day, hundred of miles apart. I’m very much enjoying your latest dvd and the elegance and grace you display. In fact, as I read this blog, I could hear your voice and see your posture.

I am grateful for your guidance and example.

Sitting taller,
Trudie

Comment on 80 Year-Old Woman Speaks Out About Exercise Logic by veeren

veeren — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:39:04 +0000

You are inspiring! Thanks for the post

Charm,
Veeren

Comment on A Little Background by Patricia Durel

Patricia Durel — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:57:00 +0000

As a 56 year old former dancer and mother of three (ages 12-18) who has not kept herself in condition for the past 25 years, I am so very grateful to have discovered Ann Smiths videos. I am overweight and have some joint (esp. hip) problems — and I hope to use them on a very regular basis.

In answer to the above question, I would suggest checking Amazon.com. I found Ann’s “Moving to Mozart” DVD there; and at Amazon’s Marketplace, I found “Inhale, Exhale.” I think Amazon is your best bet. Otherwise, just search the internet. Good luck.

Patricia

Comment on Today’s 80 is Yesterday’s 70 by DeAnn

DeAnn — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:41:16 +0000

Ann,

I just wanted to say that I can’t wait for your new DVD to be released! Your exercises are the only ones that make me feel good after I do them