Testimonials


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(Denise Bonnaig's Power Vinyasa Flow class)

Dear Denise,

I want to tell you how happy I was to attend my first Yoga class with you last Monday! I enjoyed and appreciated it very much. It was not just a yoga movement class but also a very inspirational and empowering journey. I like it. You're a great instructor, Denise!!

Your class taught me to look inside of myself , to appreciate and accept who I am as an individual. And to know my limitation and strive for improvement at my own pace. It was very encouraging to know that everything will be fine if I let go and keep the faith. However, I have to tell you that your class was super tough and intense. My sweats was running down like rainfall and I was burning inside but my mind was still pushing my body to follow your instruction. At one point I thought I was going to die with this intensity.

As I was driving home that evening, my thought was running high and I realized that I was struggled at some points with the yoga movements and it was not just the physical movement that I was struggling with but also the mental exhaustion. I have to admit that I walked into your class with pain on my right side of my lower back, and lots of grief and pain inside of me. While doing the yoga, it helps me to release my stress and tension . You taught me to see and accept who I am and how precious my life is and I have all the rights as everyone else. It was a self awakening , encouraging and empowering journey for me. Thank you!

Believe or not, even with your intense class that I thought I will die it actually helped take care of my right side lower back pain. I am feeling so much better now. Thank you! Of course, now I have new pain on my arms and legs that I will just need to keep doing it to get better and stronger.

Thank you again for a great class! See you at next Monday class,

Mae C.

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"Yoga was never meant to be a competitive sport, nor was it meant to be practiced with people in the next room clanging weights or spinning to TV. This lovely yoga center, down the block from my parish (The Catholic Community of St. Charles Borromeo), is peaceful and prayerful…a great place to work off Christmas sugar shock and then prepare for Lenten rigors."

Meredith Gould, author of The Catholic Home: Celebrations & Traditions (Doubleday); Deliberate Acts of Kindness (Doubleday); and former Director of Marketing for the Kripalu Center for Yoga in Health in Lenox, Massachusetts.
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"I started yoga this summer because I was interested in it and I wanted to learn more about it. When I went to my first class, it was scary and I didn't know what to expect. Debra, my instructor, was nice, encouraging, and knew what she was doing.

Over the two courses I took with Debra, I learned some things. First, I learned that breathing is the most important part of yoga. Next, the poses were secondary to the breathing, and some were physically challenging. I also learned that yoga isn't meant to be competitive. Finally, I think it helps if you practice.
I have used these techniques several times.

I have really enjoyed yoga!!!"

Megan Charters , Age 12
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"Yeah !! it was really too good to have heard this audio. It was really wonderful. I had been practicing Yoga & other meditation techniques. I really found this audio useful and i used already the same words at home (though, i dont have PC at home & listened to it once, i remember the words EXACTLY) the very next day.
Thank you so much for the file."

Phani
This testimonial was received in response to the relax audio download.
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"I took the Aero-Bhangra class and was pleasantly surprised! It was the most fun I've had in a long time. The free-form style was easy to learn and by the end of class we were all in step with each other. The teacher is really good at being aware of the students and if we needed extra time on a particular step. It was so much fun that I'm trying to get my friends to join me for the next class."

Sheri
Princeton Junction
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"I am proud to be part of PCYH. Meeting wonderful people and being in touch with different cultures, participating in events helps me in my search for peace with myself. "

"It's a great place that is founded and supported by wonderful people. I wish it long years and prosperity."

PCYH Support Angel
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"Namaste Everybody. I been asking everybody I meet to come to Princeton Yoga Center to try every class and get nourished by the center. I decided to take up my own advice and change my routine. I tried Pranayama Class. It totally changes my outlook about Prana and Yama. I thought this class should be a manditory class prior to all the yoga class. Yesterday I went for Feldenkrais. We all get into our routine and we don't stop to appreciate the things around us. FeldenKrais was the absolutely wonderful. It is definitely a "re-education" of the process of the movement. Pranayama and Feldenkrais, What a heavenly combination. I know that I would be learning something new from everyclass.

Change is good. Fresh is good.

Keep smiling. Chithra

Chithra - PCYH Seva
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"I am genuinely delighted with “Ageless Yoga” led by Andrea Sacchetti. For many years I have searched for this niche. I have wanted to actively participate I a challenging, yet flexible program. As a person with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I need a class which will enhance muscle strength, sense of balance, and encourage relaxation. Because this class incorporates chairs for many exercises, I can benefit from all of the positions Andrea presents. The emphasis on body alignment and diaphragmatic breathing has been particularly beneficial. It would be even greater if this class could be schedule twice a week!! I’ll be there if it is!

I cannot praise Andrea enough for developing a program which includes those of us who wish very much to increase our activity, but have some physical limitations. I can only laud this course and encourage others to try it. It is fun and salutary!"

Astrida A. Princeton, NJ
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Dear Deborah

Although it’s been ages since we’ve been in touch, I want to take this moment to say, “Thank You” for the amazing teacher you have been. I think of you often, and hear your words many times as I do yoga. I have such fond memories of PCYH and so appreciate what you have offered me. It’s about time I let you know that! I will always hold you in my heart as my first real yoga teacher, a true inspiration, and the one who helped me start my path. As I near completion of my own yoga teacher training, I aspire to follow your model. Than you for your luminous spirit.

Namaste, Diane

Directors’ Note:
It is one of the most gratifying aspects of my teaching life to inspire and support people on their own journey to health and well-being and ‘plant seeds’! Many have been inspired to make life changing and affirming decisions through their experiences at PCYH, including making the commitment to themselves through teaching yoga. Several have taken our teacher trainings or in other venues like Kripalu Center. If you are so moved in your life, we’d be happy to guide you in finding a training to support you on your path. Do check our website for upcoming 200 hour teacher trainings, continuing education trainings and children’s yoga teacher training.
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Dear Deborah,

I want to thank you for inviting me into the PCYH community. I’ve had a wonderful time “working” at the Center. And, although I eagerly await the new phase I am entering, it is tough to leave PCYH behind. All summer I looked forward to my shifts, the extra times I covered for people and, of course, attending classes. Being in such a peaceful, yet energizing environment and surrounded by the company of amazing people has truly been a wonderful experience. Especially during such a big transitional stage in my life, it has been very helpful to have a place like PCYH.

Best of luck in the new seasons- BIG things are going to happen, I can feel it. Thank you for being so dedicated, passionate and giving. The world needs more people like you!

With love, Radhika

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Deborah,

Your Relaxation Experience CD is beautiful, very comforting and inspiring. Thanks so much for such a wonderful gift for the soul.

M.S.
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