Archive for October, 2011
Does Yoga “Really” Work?
October 13th, 2011 | 
Author: People ask me all the time about yoga and the benefits of doing it. I’m not here to “sell” yoga, or convince anyone to try it. I’m content knowing what I know, living with good health, a youthful spirit, a more peaceful mind, and a truly positive outlook on life. But I have been asked over-and-over again to share my secret’s. Well,
a couple of my student’s shared their personal experiences with yoga, and I’d like to share their remarkable stories with you.
Dear Lisa:
Just wanted to update you on my degenerative arthritis diagnosis. As I was telling you, my husband and I filed for Long Term Care Insurance and it just so happened that I had scheduled a bone density test around the same time. The insurance company called to ask a few questions while determining the policy for me. I already knew from the HFH tech that conducted the bone density test that 2 discs in my back are virtually disintegrated and probably will affect how they conduct future bone density tests.
The insurance rep asked what medication I was taking for the two discs missing in my back for pain. I told her that I had no pain. I could tell she was taken aback. She then noticed that I had an injection in both knees for the arthritis. I told her it had been almost one year since I had an injection and had stopped taking Tylenol Arthritis for knee pain all due to my Yoga Practice. She was amazed. I told her Yoga had changed my Life!!!!
I want to thank you for making my life so much more fulfilling. I still have pain from time to time but it does not run my life anymore.
Namaste back at you!!! Jeanette B.
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Lisa,
I would like to thank you for running your studio. I have found it to be a very clean, affordable, professionally run operation by a very knowledgeable and caring staff.
When I first started going to your studio 4 months ago, I was technically obese. I was made to feel welcome from the very start, despite the horrible shape I was in. The beauty of your studio is I can feel alone when I need to, or amongst friends when I want to - all in the same class!
Since then, and thanks to you, your staff, and your studio, I have lost 33 lbs. My pant size went from 42 to a 38, and even those are starting to feel loose. I had tried many diets and exercise routines in the past, and now realize that yoga was the missing piece to the puzzle. I have found that I do everything, and I mean everything, better with yoga. My personal trainer has made several comments about how strong yoga is making my core and how rapidly it has occurred (“unbelievable” to quote him). He is also very impressed with my attitude change toward working out and life in general. The major part of the attitude change comes from the mental things I learn in your classes.
I really appreciate how you provide options in each of the classes for the people at different physical levels. Do your best, go as far as you can go, and then just a little bit farther for improvements. Your attention to detail for each student is also very helpful, along with the minor adjustments you suggest for each individual. They make a big difference.
I am really surprised that there are not more men taking advantage of your studio, since it really makes you stronger, is a very tough workout if you want it to be and has some of the most beautiful & fit women on the planet in each class. Besides that, it’s fun! It doesn’t get any better than this. They don’t know what they are missing.
So again, thank you very much for your studio and keep up the great work!
Paul J.
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