Testimonials from Shelli's aCHIvers

"Yoga has transformed me from an accident prone weakling into a person with balance and strength . . . Yoga is definitely making the transitions of pregnancy much easier for my body to handle. I don't feel nearly as uncomfortable with my physical appearance or the aches and pains of pregnancy."

"Last year I turned 50. My body has always been stiff and not at all flexible. I have low back pain and often have back and leg spasms and foot cramps. Yoga has helped me ease all of these aches and pains. My balance and core strength have improved. My knees and hips are stronger and my shoulders are more open, which has dramatically improved my posture. With the discovery of yoga I now have new tools to help me enjoy my life and live it to the fullest. Turning 50 has been great!!"

"I have been practicing yoga for 2 years. I always wondered if it would help, and the answer is yes.....yes........yes. My body has opened up. My joints feel lubricated and I have become more flexible. I have not had a cold in two years. My circulation has improved particularly in my hands and feet. I would rather be doing yoga then sitting around watching TV!"

"This class opens your mind to what good benefits learning a running technique can provide. I was already a runner and thought I knew how to run. This class teaches you how to be AWARE of how you run and how to pay attention to what you are doing while you run. Many of my annoying pains have disappeared. . . As a runner who lacks of patience and just wants to run, this class was a real challenge for me. However, those small and gradual progresses kept me going. Being persistent with the Chi technique pays back. Now, I'm proud to say that I am an ultra-marathoner without soreness, except the arms!"

"Tried lifting weights, running, biking...all great forms of exercise, but weights gets boring, running is tough on the joints and biking is difficult in the cold and rain. I've never felt a better all over workout than with yoga. There are so many styles and forms to try, you never get bored. What I like about yoga is that you work the core muscles and all the little internal muscles that you can't always see. My flexibility has increased immensely from just a few months of classes. It's done wonders for my badminton and tennis game and especially my recovery time. If your goal is increasing your metabolism, flexibility, breathing and muscle tone, then yoga will help you facilitate this. I find a 50 minute yoga session the perfect warm-up to an intense game of badminton. Yoga just energizes the body. I went to Shelli's class after a long day of work, on days I felt exhausted and completely tapped out. By the end of class, I am sweaty and feeling a good burn, but 10 minutes later, my second wind comes in and I play two hours of badminton."