Toni's Teaching Style

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Toni accepts each of us at our level and has a gentle sense of humor
 that makes laughter a big part of the class. --Linda S.

The instructor is key to a rewarding practice. Knowledge, guidance, patience and encouragement must be provided by the instructor and this can't be obtained by reading a book or watching a video. --Craig L.

Because she is also a licensed and experienced massage therapist, she also thoroughly understands body mechanics as well. --Jean R.

She does a great job in not only "educating" her students on yoga and proper form, but practicing it as well in class. --Amber M.

When I first started attending Yoga with Toni I felt a little intimidated, but after I had been going a couple of weeks, I knew the corrections
were for my benefit.--Cindy M.

I appreciate that Toni is attentive to her students needs. She pushes
enough to allow us to continually deepen our practice, yet, mindful
when a student has reached her limit. --Anna L.

You have such a sweet spirit with your teaching.--Cindy C.

She knows me better than I do and pushes me to places where I would
never have gone on my own...all in a loving way. No drill sergeant attitude
 in her style of instructing. --Roger P.

She explains every position carefully to insure safety.
I really enjoy her classes. --Francoise C.

It's like having my own personal trainer/physical therapist! As a Christian,
 I appreciate her ability to offer to the class all that Yoga has -- without
making me feel uncomfortable in my own religious beliefs. --Robyn R. 

Detailed instruction from fitness teachers is unusual based on my experience. So, it can be a little intimidating at first. But then it becomes obvious
 that the benefits are substantial. --Julie O.

I know that your spirit is not only Fun -- but that you would bend in whatever direction to help others bend in a direction they may have thought wasn't possible. What an amazing Goddess you are.  -- Jo Dee

The challenge of the Yoga which had me go beyond what I thought
was possible with my body and mind was awesome. -- Serena M.

I have been spoiled by Toni's yoga.  I did not realize what my body was
 capable of or what my body longed for and needed.  Now I am searching for
a yoga instructor that can challenge me and help prevent injuries the way
Toni can.  So far I am doing yoga but the instructors I have found are
 mediocre, so I am still looking.  I am dreaming about having Toni
come do a workshop here in the San Francisco Bay Area. -- Cindy S.

Toni's yoga instruction was awesome and it inspired me to
keep it up. -- Holly F.

I appreciate Toni's sense of humor, strength and knowledge. She
explains and demonstrates, while offering encouragement. --Greta H.

My Body and mental well being craves the stimulation I get from
 attending Toni's Yoga class. --D. Sanderson

I wanted to improve my flexibility and participate in some
weight bearing exercise. --J. Rover

It is a lifestyle choice. --J. Osborne

Just when I think I've got a pose down, another version of
the same pose is introduced and it challenges me to push
myself further. I love the way I feel after - centered, calm,
present in the moment and physically alive. --R. Boartfield

I am motivated to come -- because I know I will feel better
when I am done. --C. Morman

A scheduled class becomes part of the routine, part of my life. --F. Courtin

A scheduled yoga class provides me with the structure and
guidance to perform the Asanas correctly. --C. Lenz

I truly enjoy it and I always feel better after our sessions. --Jean R.

What has kept you interested in continuing
your Yoga practice?
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Unlike other workout classes, I never think about anything else when
doing Yoga; it's just me and the pose. --Rebecca B.

Toni is such a knowledgeable instructor and tries to work with each
of her students to obtain the most that each person can
get out of their body. --Donna S.

I like a classroom or group setting where we can all feed off the
 energy of everyone there. --Roger P.

She knows what I need and how to modify those poses I can't do
 but can still gain from. --Cindy M.

Yoga has made me a healthier and more satisfied person. My joints
 do not hurt, I have more strength, and my balance has
 improved greatly. My job is very stressful, but yoga helps me
handle the stress in a positive way. -- Tina K.

Yawza! I am so sore today!
Thank you for the awesome work out!---Julie H.

Yoga can be relaxing after a stressful day and a good way to
 internalize what's going on with me. --Amber M.

I truly enjoy it and I always feel better after our sessions. --Jean R.

I wanted to be more limber, more flexible, more relaxed.--Gretta H.

My body screams "STRETCH ME"!! --John S.

It has provided vast improvement in my overall strength and flexibility
 without increased pain in my joints. --Robyn R.

I am glad and grateful that my first introduction and experience
with yoga was with you. Thanks for the experience!---Belinda K.

Class was great, felt so sore, which I LOVE !! --Jessica M.

How has Yoga helped
you Emotionally?
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I leave each class feeling peaceful and refreshed. The breathing,
the poses, the music and Toni's teaching style all contribute
 to that feeling of well being!! --Jean R.

More confident--less stressed. --Julie O.

Forces me to take time for myself--I always feel
good after class. -- Robyn R.

I believe it is helping me slow the aging process. --Mary R.

I think what it has done most for me is to be aware of
what I can do and find satisfaction in my improvement,
-- that has a calming effect. --Linda S.

It has given me tools to calm myself and center myself
for the tasks at hand.--Tina K.

When I first started Yoga w/Toni she told me that "I practiced Yoga Angry".
 I would try to get into the Yoga poses and when my body failed
to get into the perfect Yoga pose - I'd become angry with my
 body and try harder, which of course made things worse.
She has taught me that I must be kind to my body, not
expect it to be perfect, but to work with what I have and
build on that, at my own level. --Donna S.