Kind Words

I have been attending Susan’s yoga classes for some nine years. Her approach, dedication and professionalism are 100% and her following is a testament to the work and preparation she puts into each session. She welcomes newcomers and old-timers, like me, with the same enthusiasm and interest. I have also experienced Reiki and Indian Head Massage with her, both of which were excellent. Susan is hosting a Yoga retreat in August at Brancaster and I just can’t wait for what I am sure will be a wonderful weekend.

Susan’s lessons are a joy. As a novice I really appreciate the planning that Susan puts into each lesson; how it fits into the overall programme yet relates to the individuals’ needs. I am aware of her monitoring us as we attempt to perform each movement, and her persuasive encouragement at each stage helps me attain more than I had expected. Her planning ensures that classes are varied and progressive , while gently encouraging us to be aware of, and her commitment to, the principles of Yoga. She is exemplary in her teaching & practice and it is a delight to be in her class ( even when she makes you find muscles you didn’t know you had). I feel very fortunate to have Susan as a teacher.

Really enjoyed my first session with Susan, I'll be back for another yoga lesson soon!

Yoga has been a huge part of my life and lifestyle for over 25 years. The last 15 years have been guided by Susan, who's carefully constructed classes follow the seasons, bringing harmony with nature into our practice. I quote Susan in saying "yoga isn't about the shape of your body, its about the shape of your life". A heartfelt thank you to her for her guidance and friendship and I look forward to many more years of yoga together.

My yoga journey began over forty years ago, but it wasn't until I met Susan that I fully understood and appreciated that there was so much more to yoga than Asanas. Susan has been my yoga teacher for almost twenty years, and I am always amazed at the amount of thought and planning she puts into her classes. She is continually highlighting the importance of Pranayama as well as Asana, and tailoring each session to the current season and nature's response to it, with the aim of benefitting our minds as well as our bodies. Susan is a very caring, professional and knowledgeable yoga teacher, and I feel fortunate to have her guide and advise me on my yoga journey.

I first started going to Susan's yoga classes in 1998. I had been having back issues and the advice was "strengthen your core". A mutual friend was already attending Susan's classes and I made contact and so began my yoga journey. I was very impressed with Susan's knowledge and enthusiasm. At no time did I feel intimidated or overwhelmed, just inspired to do what I could to the best of my ability. As the years have passed, Susan's yoga teachings have impressed me immensely and she continues to make the practice as beneficial and enjoyable as possible. At any stage in the class we are free to ask questions to clarify things, in fact this is encouraged. I try to do some yoga at home each day to help compliment what I am learning each week in class. I use my yoga to help with life's little stresses and strains and I find breathing techniques are very valuable. Learning how to switch off to fully concentrate on my yoga practice certainly helps calm the mind, balances are great for this. Needless to say my back rarely gives me any trouble, which is a bonus.

I joined Susan's yoga class almost 20 years ago and have never regretted it! I have always enjoyed exercise and have attended different yoga classes at times over the years, each one emphasising the physical side of yoga. But Susan's classes have offered so much more. Her careful planning and instruction have helped me to gain a better understanding of the importance of considering the whole body when practising, especially the importance of the breath. Each unit is developed slowly with a clear focus which Susan always explains in detail, giving the benefits to the body. Meditation, mudras, bandha and chanting were all new experiences for me and took a while to understand and appreciate their importance but now I really enjoy them and feel that I am more in tune with my own body. I really look forward to my weekly sessions and always leave feeling that I have been challenged physically and more importantly I feel calm.