Kathy takes a Semi-Private Pranayoga class

"Steven has been teaching me and two friends in a semi-private class since February of this year and my recommendation of Steven could not be stronger.

 As three “over 40” women who are admittedly late to the game, we came with complaints of lower back pain, asthma, wrenched shoulders, and arthritis.  Steven assured us that these maladies would be less of a nuisance to us over time, and that has proven true.  In the last 6 months I have attended a class at the studio on a fairly regular basis, giving me the opportunity to have Steven lead me through yoga practice in both the open (studio) class and our private class.  As a teacher, he is clear with instructions and is always happy to demonstrate a particular asana for us.  While asking us to find our edge, even encouraging us to push past our edge, Steven has never suggested an exercise for which we are not ready.  In his classes, Steven pays particular attention to one who might be struggling with understanding what we are being asked to do, and he is always ready with the same encouragement to those who are not particularly struggling. 

 I find myself looking forward to the physical and emotional challenge of my yoga sessions with Steven.  He cares about each of us individually and as a class.  I have learned about breathing, stretching, balance (of all sorts!), and meditation.  Steven encourages us to stretch our minds as well as our bodies, which was vitally important to us when we went searching for our yogi.  We did not want a YMCA yoga class but a comprehensive introduction to yoga and meditation as an approach to our overall health, and found that through Steven. Namaste!

Kathy M. Rohde