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From students

I am really enjoying the yoga classes that I attend at the Sheffield Yoga Centre. All the teachers always make you feel welcome and don’t mind how ‘bad’ you are at yoga, but they help you to get it right (well try to ;-))
I am really grateful to you all for all that you have shown me and I feel so much better after doing the yoga. My shoulder has improved so much since I started coming to the classes, I am amazed. I just wish I would do it every day, but I am not disciplined enough yet; although I do some of the poses.
Thank you
Namaste
Maggie [10 November 08]

Thank you for an excellent workshop. [...] Nothing was left to chance: I felt challenged, protected and comfortable. Although we covered an extensive agenda and moved along at a good clip, we had time to ask questions and discuss how we felt about the asanas. Although I’m not a flexible person, with the aid of all the props and assistance, I was able to hold all the stances in comfort. The props made the ‘difficult’ asanas easier to hold in good form. They also shed light on ‘easier’ asanas, and helped me to focus on areas of the body I wouldn’t normally notice.
Thanks for providing such a well set-up studio. We had ample chairs, mats, bricks, wedges, blocks, straps and blankets -- and plenty of heat belting out of the radiators.
Well taught, demonstrated, propped, fine-tuned and tweaked.
When’s the next one?
John [5 Oct 2008]

Just to thank you for a wonderful class last night. I nearly didn't come - the rush back from work on top of permanently high stress levels. I am so glad I did.
I don't think I have reached such a state of detachment before. It is a good class to be part of and the building is totally conducive to yoga.
So thank you.
Bridget [5 Feb 2008]

Since starting Iyengar yoga in September I have felt a difference in my neck, shoulders and arms in which I was experiencing problems and pain. I have felt a gradual improvement over the months.
Frances and other teachers at the Centre are very attentive to individual needs and help me to adjust postures so I get the most out of them.
I also recently attended a two and a half hour workshop with Frances. I was comfortable going at my own pace albeit it was challenging. The next day I felt amazing. I had loads of energy and my skin glowed.
Overall I feel many benefits from doing yoga - mental and physical and now I really miss it if I don’t go. Sheffield Yoga Centre is a friendly and very welcoming place.
Dalvinder [31 Jan 2008]

My first class was a great experience, the teachers ran as a double act, one giving the instructions, the other walking around adjusting people and adding a bit of humour. Also it was nice to see that I was not the only man, pheeew and to finish it off I had relief from my upper back pain due to bad posture sitting in the office.
Keith [21 Jan 2008]

I just wanted to say a very big thank you. I came along to my first yoga session in January last year, not quite sure of what to expect, and not feeling particularly great mentally. The classes were excellent and really made a difference to me, helping to focus my mind. Without the classes I'm not sure how I would now be feeling.
I think I surprised myself by what I achieved in a few months - I never imagined I'd be doing shoulder stands!
I just want to pass on my thanks to Frances and everyone else at the centre, and wish you all a happy time over the coming weeks, and for the future.
Graham. [13 Dec 2007]

I really feel attending yoga classes have helped me.
I had a heart attack a year ago which has compromised its function but have recently had a pulmonary function test which showed my results at 130% against predicted function. This increased capacity will really be of benefit & give me an improved prognosis.
Val [13 Nov 2007]

About Frances Homewood’s Summer School 2009...

Thank you so much for these three days.  I really enjoyed and appreciated them.  I loved having the opportunity to start the day with meditation.  Look forward to next one!

Excellent.  Make it an annual event – lots of notice of the date.  Liked having the chance to dip in and out.  Appreciated the morning meditation.

Excellent weekend – best I’ve felt for years.  

Invigorating, challenging and instructive.  Excellent!

Very enjoyable to do yoga over three days – please repeat next year! Many thanks!

Inspirational and surprisingly I didn’t feel ‘beaten up’ after so much yoga! Had a transformational effect physically and mentally.

About the women class...

Great class! Got dressed without a struggle and NO PAIN. First time in ages. Thank you Frances. Feel inspired again.
LIsa Halse - Osteopath

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Just a quick line to thank you and the SADIYA committee for inviting me to teach at your beautiful centre! I had a great time and have come back to Brum enthusing about your place and telling everyone how great it is ...
Jane Orton [12 March 2007]

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