what others say...
I'm told by people smarter than me that I should add these as they in some way validate what I do... these are real, from people I've been lucky enough to teach... so I offer these testimonials with humility, and with gratitude that I have been able to share this powerful practice of yoga that has changed my life so much.
You’ve changed my life.
There, I said it. Cheesy I know, but it also has the benefit of being true… I never knew there was a calmer, stronger, wiser, more emotionally intelligent me until I started doing yoga.
There have been a few teachers in my life who have influenced me in immeasurable ways, and I count you among them. Someone who teaches you something you realize you always needed to know, but in a way that is selfless, giving, joyful and intelligent; seeing each student as an individual and having time for everyone.
That’s you Mr J: selfless, giving, joyful, and intelligent. S.W.
There, I said it. Cheesy I know, but it also has the benefit of being true… I never knew there was a calmer, stronger, wiser, more emotionally intelligent me until I started doing yoga.
There have been a few teachers in my life who have influenced me in immeasurable ways, and I count you among them. Someone who teaches you something you realize you always needed to know, but in a way that is selfless, giving, joyful and intelligent; seeing each student as an individual and having time for everyone.
That’s you Mr J: selfless, giving, joyful, and intelligent. S.W.
Just wanted to say how lucky I feel that I got to practice with you :-)
I learned so much both physically and spiritually which was so cool so early in my yoga journey. You are a great teacher and an amazing man, you have such a great energy. I hope one day I can find that energy within myself.
Rest assured I’m practicing not only yoga but handstands and other calisthenic movements in your absence, although you are in my thoughts inspiring me through all the frustration and initial failures - let it go! I just keep remembering a quote that a great teacher has failed more times than the student has tried.
Thanks for being such an inspiration! A.M.
I learned so much both physically and spiritually which was so cool so early in my yoga journey. You are a great teacher and an amazing man, you have such a great energy. I hope one day I can find that energy within myself.
Rest assured I’m practicing not only yoga but handstands and other calisthenic movements in your absence, although you are in my thoughts inspiring me through all the frustration and initial failures - let it go! I just keep remembering a quote that a great teacher has failed more times than the student has tried.
Thanks for being such an inspiration! A.M.
You have been an inspiration to me Matt, Yoga has enlightened me completely and you have inspired that! I have always loved your classes and that special something you seem to have above the others. Your music I find really works well too for me and I always looked forward to the Duranies, Bob and the occasional Gotya. When I play those tracks you use I will always think of your inspiration to me. A.T.
Thanks again for class yesterday, it was so awesome. I honestly had one if those "SHIT MAN THIS IS YOGA!" moments. Left feeling very inspired / awakened about life. Looking forward to taking your next class already. E.B.
Super special yoga class this morning. Thank you! Body and mind feel great. Will always remember this class. How lucky are we! Thanks for the hug too at the end. Be well special person. And thanks again for a great Bali memory. T.H.