What Students Are Saying About Rocky

Hi Rocky, Just wanted to say yoga was on the top of my “thankfulness” list on Thanksgiving. When times are rough, coming to class each week provides respite; when times are better, class is a wonderful jump start for home practice. What more can I ask? Thanks so much, Molly P.


Thank you so much for all the help you have given me.

When I retired at the age of 76, I figured that it was time for me to have some healthy activity. I had previously had a few brief yoga c lasses the last year at my office, so I went to your introductory class, which I enjoyed so much that I promptly signed up for the gentle class and Yoga I.

All my life I"ve been terrible at any physical activity. I'm probably the only person who got a D in Gym at college, with perfect attendance -- I couldn't even walk on a board 3 inches high without falling off immediately. I never could get over the horse. I have never had any physical skills. You have been so patient with me. A classmate told me that when she had seen my performance when I started a year earlier she was sure that I wouldn't be able to "make it", but I had improved so much. I was thrilled. The breathing and relaxation exercises have made my sleep much better. After a year of having to hold on to the wooden f rame (Rocky, I've forgotten what you call it) I actually began to be able to do some standing excercises exercises without holding on. My posture improved.

I've recently had surgery, and whether or not I will be able at some time to do asana yoga again is very questionable. However, I gained so much from the breathing and restorative sessions that I plan to enroll in a pranayama class as soon as I am able to do so. And who knows -- maybe in a couple of years I will be able to do some asana yoga. -- Mildred M,


I started in Rocky's class at age 70 to help me recover from back problems. I got much more than I came for. Not only is my back in excellent shape but my posture, my balance, my general well being is vastly improved. -- Beatrice D.

 


Rocky, I read John's article in the Winter newsletter on the subway coming home . His comment about a yoga teacher being more than an exercise teacher rang a bell. When I first came to your gentle class I looked at yoga as an exercise program for my new hip, etc. However, I have evolved since then and as I mentioned further on, I'm now starting to 'get it' under your 'gentle' and subtle guidance. ... -- Barry