Reflections

 I'm blessed with the most amazing Students.  By request, here are some of your words:  

"I'm a long-time Yoga teacher who came to your class last week, your style and way of teaching work very well.  What you are doing is very special, and the results are long-lasting.  My birthday present to myself was to cancel my own class and come back to yours.  Thank you very much."   -V

"I'm very type A, and this is the only Yoga class I've ever liked." -G

"Please sign me up for your monthly newsletter, I loved class this morning and look  forward to coming back."  -S

"In case you haven't heard this before (which I doubt), you are an amazing yoga teacher. Your class is always great, and I always leave feeling 100% better. You just have a way about you, even your voice is calming. And you have an ability to make it easier to understand how to relax and focus on the practice of yoga, and not simply doing to the poses. You are doing what you are meant to be doing, and I have greatly benefited from it."  -A.

"You always seem to know just what I need, I get my best sleep on Monday nights after class." – S.

"Thank you for being you, and for teaching the way you do.  this Yoga is a blessing." -L

"You are a rare and instinctive individual who gets what is going on in our world.  I'm grateful that I found yoga, and I am especially grateful when the class is given by someone in your realm of truth, connection, and peace."  -R

"Class was wonderful last night- I am so grateful to have the opportunity to do Yoga – your teaching is a bright light on the path!"   – V

"Words don't describe, You've been a profound influence on my practice, and my teaching."  -K

"Can't wait to to go on the Spring retreat! I love your classes and always feel I've honored my spirit after i've taken one.  Please sign me up for the Retreat."  -D

From the mom of a teen Yogi:  "As he and I were sharing lunch later he said "Mom, John is the man." – high praise, I assure you!"

I've practiced with many teachers who attempt to be real.  You're a natural John. You inhabit and radiate these teachings, and we'll sure miss you while you're in Asia. -K

"You have a gift, a talent, a passion and how fortunate for your students you are sharing that with us.  At home I was able to extend the deep relaxation that yoga class brought me."  -B

"This is just the class I've been looking for, non-competitive, with a nice balance of spirit.  I'll see you next week for sure." -J 

 "Maybe my time away and off the mat made today's class seem 

especially precious, but it was so wonderful to spend Saturday morning in your class. From every class I always seem to take away some nugget of wisdom to think about all week."  – L."

"That was just what I needed.  I appreciate your warm and authentic teaching.  It really comes through that you live what you teach." -L

"Thanks so much for the lovely yoga class last evening.  It was just what I needed.  Always such a rush to leave work early and fight the traffic from NH but so well worth it, always !"   – D

"Thank you for helping us in class this evening. I am feeling more relaxed than I have in quite some time…..even a bit more focused. I know my daughter and I have much to learn from you…lessons to help us realize and attain our goals. Stay well."  -C

 "My best Tree postures are in your class!, thanks for your help with my balance."   -E

"Thank you for 2 wonderful years as your student.  For years I tried Yoga, thinking I "should" because it's "good for me", but It bored me. I wasn't ready for the wonderful self journey it would provide.  From the first class with you, something "clicked" within me and my journey began.  It has become a sacred time… a true gift.  Thank you for your teachings, of body, mind and spirit. I will miss your teachings very much but am inspired to find a way to continue my journey!"  -J

 "I've been around, and this is the first real Yoga I've found on the east coast." -E

"Thanks for subbing today, I hope that you can come back soon, and at some point teach a regular class on our schedule. Our students just love when you come to teach."  -M

"This Yoga works for my body, for my mind, for my spirit.  I really appreciate how you take the time to break things down for us.  I can really feel the essence of the postures."  -E

"What you teach in class is much more than the physical, I feel like I'm stretching my spirit as well." -S

"I've tried several Yoga classes, and none of them clicked.  I thought Yoga just wasn't for me.  A friend brought me to your Monday class and Wow! so this is Yoga.  I feel great, and am looking forward to next week!"  -J

Thanks for all the wonderful music you provide. It is thoughtful and inspiring and infuses all my senses every class. -D

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