Student Written Testimonials

Student Written Testimonials

A few years ago my son was auditioning for the Blue Man Group in NYC. The casting people told him he needed to take Yoga and come back in a few months. I called around to a few places and decided to go with Ann. When we pulled up for class and he saw all the women going in he didn't want to go in. I told him I would try it with him. Needless to say, we both absolutely loved Ann and yoga and have been going ever since. My son has since moved to LA but whenever he is in town he still stops in and takes a class and visits Ann. I lead a very stressful and busy life running two different businesses. The only calm and serene part of my week is my yoga. During class I am able to clear my mind of all thoughts of work and stress and just focus on ME!!!!! This is due to the fact that Ann is such a wonderful, nourishing person who has complete knowledge of every part of the body and how it works. She is so great at explaining each pose and why we do it and what benefits we will get from it. I am constantly amazed at how different each class is but with the same familiar basics. It is never dull or boring. The best part of it is the way I feel when I leave (and believe me, if we could all stay longer, we would!)When class is over we all complain that it went to quickly and we want to stay longer because it feels so good. I would highly recommend Ann and yoga to anyone of any age. Your body will thank you for it.

Joan Kern

"I've been to physical therapists, massage therapists, energy healers - none of them helped me move my chronically tight hips like Svaroopa Yoga."

-Hair Stylist, Westport

"For years, I've been in constant physical pain because of fibromyalgia. One (Yoga Therapy) session with Ann and I was pain-free. I couldn't wait to go back."

- General Counsel, NYC

"Embodyment TM keeps my back pain-free for weeks. It's more effective than a massage."

-Entrepreneur, Glastonbury,CT

My cardiologist recommends yoga to his patients as part of the healing process after a heart attack. Ann's program has made a significant contribution toward my recuperation.

HM, Monday evening class

Each class is a gift - I experience a true feeling of awakening and healing and I believe I am more at peace as a result.

Ann Stratton, Deeper Yoga

The class, the teacher, the method have all been gifts in my life. "where you hold your tension in your body is how you hold your tension in life"....With Svaroopa Yoga I let go as I release! Light, Love & Laughter

Miri Citron, Monday night classes - religiously

While Svaroopa Yoga guides me to let go of all the stress I carry in my joints, muscles and spine, it is Ann herself, her soothing voice and warm acceptance of our beginning limitations, who makes this class unique.

S, Deeper Yoga

Svaroopa yoga is like no other yoga I have done before. It is gentle and relaxing. I always come out of the class 2 inches taller and my shoulders where they should be; not up by my ears filled with stress! Ann has a calming voice that allows you to travel into a space that you want to stay in always. She allows us to get the most of each pose with ease and grace. I enjoy her Torah Yoga class because it allows me to combine good health for body, mind and soul.

Cheryl, Associate Corporate Category Development Manager

Ann's yoga class was a lifesaver for me. I was encouraged to take the class by 2 friends when I was recovering from treatment for breast cancer. I'm happy to say, I've been taking class with Ann for the past 5 years and I've never felt better. My body feels much younger, stronger, flexible and trimmer. This is even after 2 separate breast surgeries - no limitations on range of motion for me! I stand taller, too and grew an inch by the doctor's measurement. After class, I feel like I just had the most incredible 2 hour massage and we always joke about the natural high we all experience. The effects of the class carry me through each week and yoga has become and integral part of my life. Many thanks to Ann for her kind understanding and amazing teaching skills and to my 2 dear friends (and fellow yogis) for encouraging me to take the class.

Anonymous

Dear Ann,

I wanted to let you know how much I'm enjoying the Torah Yoga class at Congregation Beth El on Sunday mornings. I look forward to it and truly miss the class when we don't have it.

The class has provided me with a new spiritual dimension not only relaxes and stretches me out, but one that provides me with a special reason to come to the synagogue in my sweats and establish a new connection with our unique tradition.

Thank you so much,

Sincerely,

Dena Wald