Sarah right after birthing her baby!Dear students,
these are unsolicited testimonials from some of you, mostly emails I received over the years. I love to share them as they are your blessings, your prayers and your appreciation, which I cherish so much!
Thank you!
"It has been almost four years since I have taken classes with you. You have touched my life in so many ways and you were the reason I found sanity, friends, and peace within myself as I was growing as a mother". ~ Anna
"I am so glad i found you and your yoga class. Even just coming once a week has really helped me keep down my stress. I loved it yesterday when you said to imagine holding your baby's hand. When I did that, it made me feel so much closer to them. I pictured a tiny version of me inside my uterus holding each one of my babies-to-be hands. It actually made me start crying". ~ Jackie
"Great class today; it’s wonderful to have places that are not only kid-friendly, but truly embrace our children. Thank you." ~ Leigh
I can't tell you how grateful I am to have incorporated yoga into pregnancy and birth. I truly believe it was perhaps the most important factor in a healthy, comfortable pregnancy, short and enjoyable labor, and quick recovery". ~ Kara
"I feel very fortunate to have met you and found your class. It made all of the difference in the world to the success of my pregnancy and birth. Thank you for all of your interest and support. You really go well beyond a "yoga teacher" and maybe that is why it is so hard for anyone else to fill your shoes. Because you give so much more of yourself, it is not just a job but a passion". ~ Anna
"Thank you so much for caring. I was just telling my husband that I'm going to miss you. I definitely want to make it in to some of your other classes. I am so happy that I discovered your studio. I have really enjoyed the pre and postnatal classes and look forward to going to yoga just for myself sometime!" ~ Monica
"I wanted to let you know that I really did enjoy the Prenatal yoga classes. It not only allowed me to continue yoga with the comfort of knowing that I was doing safe positions for me and the baby but I also enjoyed the interactions with other future moms and all the suggestions and advice that was shared. Thanks so much for having that class". ~ Nanette
"I'm so glad I did the yoga while I was pregnant - I feel like it kept me in good working order right up until delivery (can't believe I did it the day before I went into labour!!!)... so I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the classes you run. You're so valuable to all of us!!" ~ Jenny
"It's not just that you're a great teacher, but you create a supportive community in each of your classes that I've never experienced anywhere else. That's so important to women in this stage of life!". ~ Susheela
"I just wanted to take a minute to tell you how much I enjoyed yoga class on Wed. ..... it's nice to have an opportunity to share time with other pregnant women who all seem to be equally concerned with the importance of natural and alternative birthing. I just feel so relaxed when I am in class and walk out of there refreshed, and my body feel more prepared for the challenge of labor every time.
You are a great instructor and bring us women together very well. I just wanted to say thank you". ~ Amelia
"Thank you for providing such a wonderful prenatal class. I learned so much and was able to apply it throughout all stages of labor. I feel it helped me have the strength to endure the 46 hours and rebound back to where I currently am at". ~ Cheryl
"I know why I continue to come to Sacred Onion. You and Todd have created a sacred space with the very highest vibrations.... I am grateful our paths have crossed and I'm grateful for all you have taught me". ~ Debbie
"Your deep stretch class is helping me a lot. I definitely want to come the whole month of August. I'm not taking a vacation this summer. Taking your class is like a mini vacation for me every Monday evening! You and Todd have cultivated a very peaceful and positive environment at your studio". ~ Don
"Yesterday was my birthday, and I wanted a low-keyed day and evening..... I KNEW how I wanted to spend it - in your supported, embracing, inclusive yoga space. Thank you. And the time with Todd, the letting go, the trusting, the celebrating of my body and heart - well...that was just the icing on my birthday cake!" ~ Tia
"Thank you for all your advice and support throughout my whole pregancy - up to the end here. Your class has been one of the best parts of the whole process". ~ Richelle
"I really appreciated both prenatal and postnatal yoga. And Hypnobabies! Your studio meant so much for me and my family this past year. The way that you foster community among moms-to-be and new moms is so important and rare. Thanks again for all that you do". ~ Becky
"I really enjoy your class and the studio, and I am so grateful that you exist because after being out of my practice for awhile after I gave birth, it was very important to me to find a space that felt inviting, non-judgemental and intimate". ~ Rebecca
"It was great to see you again while we were in Oregon. You had such a wonderful impact on my journey into motherhood and I'm happy to know you continue to so gracefully help new mothers through a major transitiontime in their lives. Thank You again". ~ Catherina
"Just wanted to say thanks for class yesterday! It felt great and was fun to get out with new moms. Om Base is such a wonderful resource and I am so glad you guys opened up in Hilldale". ~ Bobbi Jo
"Thank you SO much for your email. It was exactly what I needed to hear from both a physical aspect as well as an emotional/spiritual aspect. It sent chills up my spine and brought tears to my eyes which tells me it was very important and exactly what I needed....". ~ TH
"You have been such a delight to have in my life, and truly see you as an angel sent to me during this special time". ~ Stefanie
"I just wanted to say Hello to you Vittoria. You are a great teacher and wonderful person. Thanks for all the nice chats after class during my pregnancy and all of the wonderful pre-natal yoga classes. My little one is now almost 5 mo-she's sweet. I look forward to seeing you in class one evening". ~ Tiffany