“When COVID hit, without the props at home I would never have been able to continue my practice because this equipment helps to ensure that I am able to fully engage in each of the asanas to the best of my ability. And when I developed back problems, the bolster and the chair for example, helped me to lean into the yoga work without fear of getting hurt and that ensured I stayed active in my at-home practice.”
“When I can leave the challenges and the problems behind for 60 -75 minutes, focusing solely on myself and my physical body, it is a respite from those thoughts and feelings that can keep me from feeling safe and good about myself. The movements of yoga require concentration. And that ultimately helps to shift my focus from those parts that aren’t perfect, that perhaps don’t work quite like they used to, and instead, raises my awareness of those parts of me that are capable and sufficient. My quality of life is a direct reflection of how I view my physicality. When I feel ‘broken’ my self-esteem suffers. My quality of life appears ‘less than’. Iyengar Yoga reminds me of what works, what feels powerful. And I can see the shift of energy and capability as time goes on.”
“I have been doing yoga for nearly 20 years. I’ve attended many different styles of yoga with a wide range of yoga teachers. I am so grateful to have found Holly at the yoga center. She stands out as one of the most outstanding instructors I have ever experienced, not only because of her knowledge of the body but because she is meticulous about correct posture. I have experienced and observed how she works with the individual given that persons ability to achieve that pose safely, that enables them and me to make progress in their practice. Because of Holly‘s assistance I am more flexible and pain free than any time in my life! I have been a student of Holly’s for 4 years now, I look forward to every class I take with Holly. ”