Testimonials

One of our students found out all yoga classes aren’t the same
“When we were on vacation I decided to take a yoga class offered by the hotel where we were staying. And was I ever disappointed! This class wasn’t even close to yoga as I know it at South Windsor Yoga Studio. It didn’t make that much difference to me because I knew I could come home to my classes at South Windsor Yoga. But I really felt sorry for any people taking their first yoga class that day. They didn’t get the chance to know what yoga is really all about.”

Beth Emanuelson, South Windsor

One of our students attributes her improved health to yoga:
It’s now more than 10 years since I’ve been practicing yoga at South Windsor Yoga. At 58 years old my body is dealing with a herniated cervical disc, arthritis in my lumbar spine and osteoporosis. Yet I’m still able to garden, hike and do most of the things I love. I believe it’s due to yoga. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the one year I skipped several terms of yoga I ended up in physical therapy for the disc problem and then for severe muscle spasms in my lower back.

I return to the breath whenever I feel myself speeding up or stressing out. After 10 years of yoga practice, I’m not as tranquil as the Dali Lama, but I’ve gone from a Type A +++ to only a Type A . . . and I’m still working on it! I can’t imagine my life without yoga ever again! Thank you so much for the gift of yoga.

Joyce Clark, West Hartford.

An e-mail from a student:
Dear Paul,
I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful class this morning. I walked in feeling tired and weak. I left feeling refreshed and powerful.

Kelly Froehlich, South Windsor

One of our students is no longer bothered by arthritis
“When I first started yoga classes at South Windsor Yoga Studio my body was stiff and I had an assortment of aches and pains. Eight years later I’m almost 70. My flexibility has improved 100%, and I feel very good. My doctor is surprised that I’m no longer bothered by arthritis.”

Nancy Choma, Vernon

We recently received these comments in a beautiful letter from this student:
What you teach in class we carry home with us each week. Yoga has given me a strength of body and mind that has improved the quality of my life profoundly during both the good times and the times of struggle. Thank you!

Linda Hartl, South Windsor

One of our students traded stress meds for yoga, and then went on to become a certified yoga teacher

“Years ago I combined an occasional yoga practice with a prescription drug for stress to help me relax. As my yoga practice increased substantially, I got off the meds “hook”. Now I’m 100% “hooked” on yoga and loving every bit of it.”

Jack Fila, Broad Brook

A note from an enthusiastic new student:
“You both have inspired me to accept my body for what it is and also to help it work to its fullest potential. I love taking yoga with you!”

Kimberly Sullivan, South Windsor

One of our students appreciates the strength he has developed through yoga

“I moved my niece last weekend - the niece that got me started with yoga about two years ago. It took a day and a half -- lots of big, heavy stuff! With my 20 year history of lower back issues, I would never have been able to do it without the core strength I’ve developed with yoga at your studio. Approaching 60, one of my regrets is that I didn’t find yoga earlier.

Charlie Eastwood, South Windsor

Comments from a long-time student
“I have come to regard the yoga you teach as the equivalent of physical therapy for this body of mine, in addition to its other benefits.”

Lorraine Ferrero, South Windsor

One of our students recently noticed an improvement in his golf game:
“I’ve been practicing yoga for a long time, yet I’ve never really known if it made a difference. I don’t play golf often. But last week I played with a customer. I couldn’t believe the flexibility and rotation I had in my golf swing. I’m sure it was because of my yoga practice.”

Jim Sutton, South Windsor

A student expresses appreciation for our extra help and creativity

Sydnie, Thanks for your help and tips on how to do the headstand. I think it will take a little time to build up the strength and coordination to do it. I will practice it at home (against a wall) until I have mastered it.

I have found that both your and Paul's classes always offer something new, different and challenging. I have enjoyed each and every class I have taken. Thanks again to both you and Paul for your attention and patience.

Dave Zembko, Manchester