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Alisa Khomyanina, Montgomery Village |
"I am writing this email to tell you how happy I am to attend the Center's Yoga 1 classes on Sundays. The main reason is Scott, who has been so wonderful and fun as a teacher. He always has an interesteing story to tell at the beginning of the class to make us focus and sometimes laugh. He is extremely attentive and caring. I now can't picture my Sundays without going to his class in the morning!
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Ashley Poindexter-Tarmy, Germantown |
“Chris is wonderful and I feel amazing with all my medical issues after being in her class just a few times!”.
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“Thank you for emailing me, I was going to send you a message this week with the news! Attached are pictures of Dahlia below. I hope to start yoga again sometime, because it really helped me though the pregnancy and I love it!”
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Colleen Moneymaker Irvin, Damascus |
“…I have to say that I am certain I would have not been able to have the type of delivery I had with such a large boy (10 lbs, 6 oz) if it weren’t for yoga. I enjoyed your class thoroughly and I am recommending it to anyone and everyone I know who is pregnant.”
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“I have really missed attending classes, and will probably sign up again for the fall session. I’m embarrassed to admit that I was influenced by the “dark side.” I was convinced to join a local, unnamed health club with the promise of wonderful yoga classes. Unfortunately, there is nothing yoga-like about these classes. I actually find the entire situation more stressful than not attending at all. I think this speaks volumes for your studio. I always feel at peace when I attend your classes.”
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V. Cherian and M. Cherian, Germantown |
I came to Follow Your Heart in the fall of 2009 into a beginner class. At the time I was still working and feeling the need for relaxation of both body and mind. I am an avid runner and also needed more flexibility, especially for longer distance running. Since coming to Follow Your Heart I have definitely become relaxed, with my mind becoming more calm and less stressed. My running continues and has benefited from the yoga practice. I recently retired and am now taking a daytime class. I find that yoga motivates me to eat less and therefore it has the added benefit of weight control.
My wife is a nurse and because of my positive experience I encouraged her to try a class. She started in the spring of 2010 and has received some of the same benefits as I, relaxation and less stress, stretching and lengthening of muscles and a calmer mind. We hope to continue and practice with Follow Your Heart Yoga. |
For some time I’ve had an interest in trying yoga. It wasn’t so much about the physical benefits but more about wanting to gain more peace. In early 2010 I decided to devote myself to my health and well being and so registered for classes at Follow Your Heart. After 4 months of a once-a-week class I feel yoga has given me both the grounding and foundation for a healthier lifestyle. I have more breath awareness and stay calmer and more centered than I ever did before. My flexibility is amazing and my personal trainer at my gym is in awe!
I hope to continue taking classes in order to sustain the peace I’ve found and maintain my practice for my continued health and well being. |
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 Meet Jean Benson – our yoga student of honor this session. In February, Jean met our studio challenge to students of purchasing and taking ten extra classes during that month. Jean was one of 8 students to take the challenge - and she didn’t miss a class!
Here’s what she has to say about her yoga experience at Follow Your Heart:
“I started yoga classes three months ago to help get into shape and lose weight. As a beginner I did not know that yoga was going to be such a positive and beneficial experience for me. I am thrilled to see the increased mobility that I have acquired. Even though I am 60 years old I am now moving around like I am 30 again! Yoga practice has proved to be more than just an exercise. The body is toned and the mind is calmed. After each yoga practice I feel as though I have taken a tranquilizer, only better. Because I feel more centered, I have a sense of peace that I desperately needed. I am also able to carry certain aspects of yoga into other areas of my life. For example, after falling on an icy sidewalk, I was able to use deep breathing techniques to calm myself, which made the ambulance ride a lot less scary. I look forward to continuing yoga practice and encourage everyone at my age to do something special for themselves. If we take good care of ourselves, all of our enrichments will allow us to share ourselves with our loved ones. PS – I am 20 pounds lighter.”
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 “I started going to Follow Your Heart Yoga three years ago. I had grown tired of the daily grind of the gym. I was searching for a workout but wanted to feel the mind-body-spirit connection that I knew only yoga could give me. Kathy Thompson’s class was welcoming and she made me feel completely at ease in every class. I get a great workout as well as a calmness that lasts long after the class ends. Now I can’t imagine my life without yoga. I feel stronger and more flexible. I used to have back and knee pain and now I don’t have either. Follow Your Heart Yoga, under the guidance of Kathy, has been life-changing for me on a physical, mental, and spiritual level.”
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Steve, Montgomery Village, MD. |
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 In 2006 I took up the hobby of marathoning. During my training and running in these past few years I’ve been plagued with various minor injuries, from muscle pulls to shin splints and general aches and pains brought on by 26.2 miles of running. Last year I turned to yoga to complement my training schedule and help increase my flexibility in hopes of helping my race performance. Taking the Stretch and Restore class at Follow Your Heart Yoga has not only helped my flexibility but I have had the unexpected benefit of helping treat and reduce my injuries as well. In 2007 I completed 2 full marathons. 3 half marathons and a few other races along the way. I’m confident that my performance benefited from my yoga practice. I would highly recommend the Stretch and Restore class to any and all athletes.
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