<p>I could do Rise 1 and Rise 5 every morning for the rest of my life, and I would live a very long and happy life.  I'm 73 and figure I have another 20 years in me, so I want to keep moving and loving the world.  BTW, the ghostly music is a theremin being played.  <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin</a>.  I've grown, over the years, to love this section of Rise 5!</p>

It seems that the music of this practice is so dividing... actually I was surprised to see that how many of you loved it, while I have to admit for me it was kind of sad, even creepy and transmitted bad feelings. I don't know why but it wa such a relief when at the end I got the "normal" cheerful, positive music back... this is one of the very few occasions when I definitely disliked the music of the practice and sometimes it was even disturbing for me :(

The "creepy music" makes me laugh each time. But definitely one of my favorite "stretchy" practices

<p>Am I the only one not bothered by the music? </p>

I LOVE Adriane. But I feel disconnected from her with the recorded over lay of her voice. I love her and the way she connects with me from her personality that is so lovely. I feel she is a friend but this new way has lost the specialness of our time together. Still a good practice.

Rise 5 has seen me through cancer treatment and the loss of my brother and Mam. It has been my go to for many years now when I need some comfort and to be soothed. I’m leaving the membership this weekend sadly but wanted to say a huge thank you Adriene for being metaphorically by my side through all of that via all the videos but especially arise 5. I’ve recently qualified as a teacher myself and my mantra today -and always - is gratitude for you and all you bring.

<p>With chronic stiff joints and associated pain this is one of the few routines that feels good. I'm so grateful for it everyday. If anyone has recommendations for others like RISE 5 (and 1 and 3), then please let me know. I find any routines that start with long periods of sitting (even on a cushion) quite painful, which, I think, is why this particular routine is so so good. 🥰</p>

<p>Great way to ease into the day.  The ghostly singing was a little distracting.  But thank you - I didn't sleep well last night and this made starting the day more pleasurable.  </p>

There is a point in the music that sounds like a little ghost is singing, at the individual leg stretches when seated. It made me smile because it had a sweet little spooky vibe to it.

I so enjoyed the practice itself, and it seems I may be in the minority here, but the theramin almost made me turn it off. I finished the practice, but probably won’t do it again because of it. I really hope the theramin doesn’t come back in other new videos! Love FWFG though - thank you for these thoughtful practices!