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