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| Student Testimonials |
"I joined Cheryl's yoga class about 2 years ago when I
returned to work following a serious head injury. Cheryl is
sensitive to the medical conditions of her students and how
yoga can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. She has been a
healer of my journey back to fitness and health.
"Cheryl is quite extraordinary. She's devoted her life to
teaching and has an extensive knowledge of yoga and
Sanskrit that she brings to the classroom. Her
preparedness, quite intelligence and easy humor have all
generated a loyal following among her students."
- Stephanie
returned to work following a serious head injury. Cheryl is
sensitive to the medical conditions of her students and how
yoga can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. She has been a
healer of my journey back to fitness and health.
"Cheryl is quite extraordinary. She's devoted her life to
teaching and has an extensive knowledge of yoga and
Sanskrit that she brings to the classroom. Her
preparedness, quite intelligence and easy humor have all
generated a loyal following among her students."
- Stephanie
| Yoga Therapy Testimonials |
Student Seeking Handstand
"Before my last birthday I had a dream that I could do cartwheels and handstands. I had never
had much success with handstands nor was I able to do cartwheels as an overweight, not very
athletic little girl. As I approached my mid-fifties, I felt very "heavy". Not "weight wise", in
pounds, but mentally and physically. I wanted to take more chances, not be afraid of failure,
have more confidence, take myself less seriously and generally lighten up! I really wanted to
be able to kick up into a handstand and maybe even do a cartwheel. My husband said that if I
could find someone to work with me (which he doubted) he would give me personal training
sessions for my birthday.
I was apprehensive and not certain it was even possible at my age. But, when I approached
Cheryl, she was very positive and she became my personal trainer. She mapped out
sequences to help my strength and flexibility which I worked on weekly with her and at home.
Cheryl helped me develop a personal practice to help me achieve my goals. We worked on
visualizing the handstand. I found that after a few weeks there were some wonderful bonuses
that I had not anticipated, I could wear sleeveless blouses for the first time in years, because
my arms had shaped up and the roll of fat under by bra was gone! I was even walking down
the hall with more confidence, taller, stomach in, holding my head higher. I could feel and flex
muscles in my back that I didn't even know I had! I felt much lighter. With Cheryl's help my
kicks got higher and I gained the confidence that my arms could hold me up. During one
session, after just two months, I was able to do three assisted handstands, one I stayed up in
for over 30 seconds (but who is counting.) With Cheryl's help my dream became not only
possible but a reality! "
- Christine
"Before my last birthday I had a dream that I could do cartwheels and handstands. I had never
had much success with handstands nor was I able to do cartwheels as an overweight, not very
athletic little girl. As I approached my mid-fifties, I felt very "heavy". Not "weight wise", in
pounds, but mentally and physically. I wanted to take more chances, not be afraid of failure,
have more confidence, take myself less seriously and generally lighten up! I really wanted to
be able to kick up into a handstand and maybe even do a cartwheel. My husband said that if I
could find someone to work with me (which he doubted) he would give me personal training
sessions for my birthday.
I was apprehensive and not certain it was even possible at my age. But, when I approached
Cheryl, she was very positive and she became my personal trainer. She mapped out
sequences to help my strength and flexibility which I worked on weekly with her and at home.
Cheryl helped me develop a personal practice to help me achieve my goals. We worked on
visualizing the handstand. I found that after a few weeks there were some wonderful bonuses
that I had not anticipated, I could wear sleeveless blouses for the first time in years, because
my arms had shaped up and the roll of fat under by bra was gone! I was even walking down
the hall with more confidence, taller, stomach in, holding my head higher. I could feel and flex
muscles in my back that I didn't even know I had! I felt much lighter. With Cheryl's help my
kicks got higher and I gained the confidence that my arms could hold me up. During one
session, after just two months, I was able to do three assisted handstands, one I stayed up in
for over 30 seconds (but who is counting.) With Cheryl's help my dream became not only
possible but a reality! "
- Christine
"I attend Cheryl's class regularly and feel that my practice has improved immensely over the
past few years due to her expert coaching. Her teaching style is clear and compassionate
and her previous experience in teaching adults is evident in her organized approach and
easy to understand instructions. I also appreciate that Cheryl not only teaches us about how
to correctly position ourselves, but also touches on many aspects of yoga philosophy, which
in turn has deepened my personal practice and heightened my awareness of the connection
between mind and body, breath and relaxation."
-Lisa
past few years due to her expert coaching. Her teaching style is clear and compassionate
and her previous experience in teaching adults is evident in her organized approach and
easy to understand instructions. I also appreciate that Cheryl not only teaches us about how
to correctly position ourselves, but also touches on many aspects of yoga philosophy, which
in turn has deepened my personal practice and heightened my awareness of the connection
between mind and body, breath and relaxation."
-Lisa
"You are an exceptional teacher. You always provide clear and effective directions, which can
be challenging with a group of students that spans such a wide range of experience, skill
levels and communication styles. Your knowledge of yoga and human anatomy is impressive,
and very helpful in explaining the significance of the different poses. You are attentive to
ensuring that students are practicing safely at their own level, and careful to provide
individual feedback when the class size gets large. Above all, your personal warmth,
encouragement, and generosity of spirit are qualities which distinguish your teaching and
have created a very loyal following of yoga students."
- Leslie
be challenging with a group of students that spans such a wide range of experience, skill
levels and communication styles. Your knowledge of yoga and human anatomy is impressive,
and very helpful in explaining the significance of the different poses. You are attentive to
ensuring that students are practicing safely at their own level, and careful to provide
individual feedback when the class size gets large. Above all, your personal warmth,
encouragement, and generosity of spirit are qualities which distinguish your teaching and
have created a very loyal following of yoga students."
- Leslie
"She encourages us to incorporate yoga into our work day by recommending poses and
stretches that can easily be done at our desks. I feel that I am more productive when I
attend her class and/or incorporate some of her suggestions into my work day."
- Susan
stretches that can easily be done at our desks. I feel that I am more productive when I
attend her class and/or incorporate some of her suggestions into my work day."
- Susan
"Under Cheryl"s tutelage, I have regained much more mobility and flexibility in my joints,
and have learned to listen to my body, so not to cause further injury. Cheryl's strength is in
her superb teaching, She has an extensive knowledge of anatomy and thoroughly explains
the "what" and "why" of our exercises, so that her students gain a better understanding. She
designed and taught a home practice series, so we may practice Yoga on our own.
- Sandy
and have learned to listen to my body, so not to cause further injury. Cheryl's strength is in
her superb teaching, She has an extensive knowledge of anatomy and thoroughly explains
the "what" and "why" of our exercises, so that her students gain a better understanding. She
designed and taught a home practice series, so we may practice Yoga on our own.
- Sandy
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