I’m sleeping better
I'm loving the yoga class. I've only been twice but I totally get it, hopefully over the coming weeks i'll start to feel the benefits. I'm sleeping better (especially on a Tue night) and I can feel the after effects on my legs & arms on a Wed & Thu.
Many thanks for the opportunity to learn yoga, in your class, at an easy pace & safe atmosphere.
appreciate Marie’s thoughtfulness and personal touch
"I wasn't convinced about yoga at first, but decided to test the waters and it has grown on me with time. This is in no small part thanks to Marie's teaching style that combines creativity with care and sensitivity to the particular needs someone might have. I particularly appreciate Marie's thoughtfulness and personal touch in preparing and delivering the classes that allows to get into yoga gradually in fun and enjoyable way. Highly recommended!"
teaches in a fun and encouraging way
"I have practised yoga with Marie and find her an excellent teacher. I came back to yoga after many years and had lost a lot of my strength and flexibility. Marie's teaching style led me back in safely, giving gentle and clear directions at a level that pushed me to discover and develop my abilities. Marie teaches in a fun and encouraging way that makes it feel safe and enjoyable to practise, and pays close attention to how you are finding it to make it work for you."
I cannot describe the difference this has made to me
I just wanted to give you a little feedback from our Yoga Sessions and thank you for your support and encouragement. I have been doing stretching exercises/Yoga in my lunch hour for the past week or so. I cannot describe the difference this has made to me. Even in just a week. The pain that has become such a part of me that I didn't notice it until it was missing has gone! I am getting more flexible, my posture is a lot better, and I feel a lot less tired and stressed. I get through the afternoon a lot better as I am getting a break from the computer and the office. I look forward to continuing and getting more flexible and learning new things.
I didn’t think it was for me…
"I'd never tried yoga before attending one of Marie's classes because, to be honest, I didn't think it was for me.
I'm not particularly flexible, so I'd never be able to engage with yoga, right? Wrong! Marie's class was structured so that people with different capabilities could easily take part and enjoy yoga. I wasn't the best at getting into each yoga position gracefully, but I had lots of fun anyway, and Marie helped me to adjust my body where needed. She also explained each move carefully so that it was easy to follow, and told you how the positions benefited you in body and mind. After the class, I was surprised at how much I had enjoyed myself and loved how it made me feel - strong and willing to try it again soon! I think Marie's yoga classes have something for all levels of experience and I would recommend it to everyone!"
I’m able to be me in class, there is no conforming to a behaviour
"I started attending Marie's classes 9 months ago partly by chance and partly by design. I've long been intrigued by yoga and it's benefits, but never found anywhere suitable. No one had classes on at the right times and the thought of attending a yoga class with hyper bendy, lycra clad, yoga-istas didn't appeal. Then my wife stumbled upon Marie at Castleford Yoga. After a few short months she introduced me and I've never looked back.
Marie's classes are fun enough and serious enough for me. I'm able to be me in class, there is no conforming to a behaviour that doesn't fit with my personality. Marie is able to pitch the classes to all levels.With each class containing experienced and novice yogis. We all learn from each other and help each other practice better, and Marie facilitates that. When I started I expected to become a bit more flexible, which I have, actually a lot more flexible. But what I wasn't expecting was that I am stronger, have fewer aches and pains, am more able to relax and more mindful. I've learnt that yoga is as much in the mind as it is in the body. I look forward to my weekly class, it washes away the weeks stresses and frees my mind up to spend more time on meaningful things like my family and me. I love the sense of community I share with the other members of Castleford Yoga, some of whom have become friends over time. There is nothing wrong with sharing time with like minded people.
So my advice, is if you're interested, or slightly intrigued, or wonder if Yoga might have a health benefit for you. Then give it a try. Come down for a session, speak to Marie. But if you do, be prepared to accept the challenge and accept that it can help you. Have an open mind and believe it can make a change - it has for me, and I wouldn't be without yoga and a good stretch of my body and brain.
Peas n fluff"
creates absolutely lovely atmosphere
I have decided to try Yoga classes with Marie having already some yoga experience beforehand. I wasn't sure if I can learn anything new but I did. Marie pays attention to all student's needs always patiently explaining details of very new yoga pose but also helping to improve and eliminate all the bad habits one may already have. Very friendly and kind Marie creates absolutely lovely atmosphere helping to relax and enjoy the class to all level students. I'm sure I will be coming back to Marie's yoga class very soon.
Marie is always very good about offering me alternative poses
“I am a complete yoga addict now….all thanks to Marie. Previously I had gone to yoga classes where everyone was very serious and all were super bendy and I felt very uncomfortable being there and thought I was useless at yoga and would never be able to do it. Then I discovered Marie’s classes. She makes you feel welcome and makes you realise yoga is for everyone….it doesn’t matter what size or shape you are and it doesn’t matter how many blocks, straps, cushions, etc you use to assist you in poses. I have a weird back issue which means I cannot do back bends. Marie is always very good about offering me alternative poses to stop me hurting myself. She is very good about finding out about people’s health issues and ensuring they push themselves in a class, but in a way that is not going to hurt them. I feel I have gained a lot from Marie’s classes, not just physically but also mentally”
I can now get up and down from the floor
"I am 63 and for the last few years have been losing mobility to the point I could not get up or down onto the floor.
I have also had a fractured spine this year, and been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, I thought that I would continue to lose mobility and then I heard about Castleford Yoga.
I have been going for 5 weeks and cannot believe the difference, I can now get up and down from the floor, I admit not so graceful as I would like but I can do it.
Every week I can feel an improvement. Why not come and try it and see how flexible you can be, work at it with a great teacher and a lovely bunch of people."
a small class is so much better
Can I say that I am very much enjoying the yoga you are teaching us. I truly believe it is helping me and making me more conscious of my posture and how my body feels.
I think the balance between relaxation, breathing techniques and moves is perfect for me. In my opinion because we are a small class it's so much better!
I like the fact you email us the following day with a little task and the affirmations are wonderful ! Oh, and I liked that your cat even gets involved 😀.