"Ella loved the class!
I asked her how it was from one to ten and she said, 'It was a 20!'
Thanks so much." -mindi schumaker & her daughter ella (age 6)
" I thought you would like
to know that your class has really helped me persevere and stay
strong through tough times. When my boyfriend of nearly 3 years
broke up in late August, I
was pretty devastated. Looking for some sort of spiritual yet
challenging relief, your class was one of the first classes I went
to immediately following and since then have attended religiously.
Through your guidance, practicing yoga has truely been therapeutic
and has helped me in the healing process. In ways I really can't
comprehend myself, practicing yoga has been instrumental in providing
an outlet for stress, anxiety, and even depression. Not only that,
I feel that through your class, I am learning how to channel that
negative energy and focus on positive aspects of life and my future.
For that I am incredibly grateful. Thank you. "
- katie irwin
(adult) power yoga student
"Shana, I am very glad that you are the
one I found to introduce Anna and Lewis to yoga. You work wonders
in their lives and mine! Namaste."
- d.m. osborne
& her children anna (age 9) and lewis (age 7)
"I was just emailing to thank
you for your help easing my transition into yoga. I had never done
yoga before, but after being lucky enough to have you as my first
teacher, I have truly fallen in love with it. I really hope I can
somehow incorporate it into my life from here on out... I spent
my time after this morning's class thinking about my success on
the arm balance. When we first started doing it, I was convinced
that I could not do it, but when you told me just to try I gave
it a try and actually did it. Though small, I can honestly say that
it was one of the biggest accomplishments that I can recall...I
just really had to thank you for your help."
- evan
harris
(adult) power yoga student
"I had such a wonderful time
[at your teacher training] and it was so inspiring. I've read other
books and material on teaching kids, but nothing has particularly
grabbed me, but I really can see how your style will work...I feel
very priveleged to have met you and to have learned from you. And
the biggest insight I got from the class (which surprised me the
most) was to have FUN with yoga. Especially now studying it, it
was nice to let all of the seriousness go and to be creative. One
thing that really struck me about you is your passion that you have
for what you do, it's so beautiful to see, and incredibly inspiring."
- kim mccormick
teacher training graduate
sydney, australia
"I feel very fortunate that
I found you for a yoga instructor. I really feel that it was through
your instruction that I found the clarity to pursue a path of starting
my own business."
- marilyn hikida
owner of barking baby
( adult) power yoga student
"Shana exudes excitement and passion for yoga and kids. I
am thrilled with her vision for mini yogis, and her dedication to
inspiring yoga in children of the Los Angeles area."
-jodi b. komitor, m.a.
founder & director of next generation yoga nyc
"I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you once
again for putting together an amazing children's yoga demonstration
for SYTAR 2008. We couldn't have dreamed up a better production!!
You obviously enjoy your work with kids and it shows enormously.
Many thanks for bringing your magic and enthusiasm to our opening
ceremonies and we hope to work with you in the future."
- ryaan cantrell
symposium on yoga therapy and research (sytar) coordinator
international association of yoga therapists (iayt)
"I just really wanted to thank you for this weekend. It was exactly what I needed- in so many ways. I am so excited to try some of these fun ideas with my kids- you got my creative juices flowing and I have come up with all sorts of ideas already.
Also- listening to you, and learning from you was really inspiring, beyond just working with kids. Being reminded that you can do what you love and continue to give back in everything you do is such a strong statement that you showed throughout the training.
You inspired me as a teacher- not just for my kids, but also for my adult classes. Just the simple reminder to have fun, push everyone to their own personal limit, encourage to do something that scares you and love yourself for who you are...This is my new intention in every class I teach. There is so much knowledge, yogic philosophy, pranayama, meditation, connection between the mind-heart-and body that goes on during my classes- but why cant it be fun?!
...Thank you Shana. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with working with kids. Thank you for inspiring me. Thank you for sharing your incredible, loving, generous, open energy with us this past weekend.
You are a blessing."
- brittney powell
teacher training graduate
cary, north carolina
"It certainly has been a wonderful opportunity
for all of us to work with you!!! You have been a teacher, mentor,
and friend for us. The joy and gifts of yoga and meditation have
been rooted in your Saturday morning students. We are forever thankful
for your magic!!!"
- sue la violette & her daughter
sydney (age 11) and son max (age 8)
"A gifted and inspired teacher and practitioner, Shana somehow
manages to combine alignment, athleticism, technique, flow and a
constant awareness and overlay of a simple spiritual connection.
Be prepared to work hard but Shana's excellent instructions take
you to your limit without undue stress....She'll have you accessing
the power in power yoga. What she offers...is a steady stream of
checkpoints and corrections that utilize the body, mind and spirit
and takes you into an experience of a truly balanced practice. Intelligent,
dedicated, constantly seeking new means of expression, Shana is
a teacher I can't recommend highly enough."
- jerry colker
founder of yodo total fitness & health
(adult) power yoga student & teacher training graduate
"You have inspired us all to create a much better yoga club,
better than before, better for the kids. One thing that stuck with
us is that we need to make it fun for the kids so they'll have the
idea that yoga is fun, not work….
…"just back from teaching the yoga club, I wanted to email
you and let you know that you were missed. We had a wonderful turn
out; mainly because they all told others about you and they had
come to see. . . even a couple of parents. Most wanted to stay because
of just the excitement generated…"
- lisa simmers
24th street school
"You really made a great impression on everybody. Several
of the parents of the kids who took the [sample] class called me
to let me know how much the kids enjoyed it. The mother of William
and Emma told me that they went out to lunch with a couple of the
other kids and the children had a 20 minute conversation about love
and light. Your enthusiasm and love of what you do is apparent and
appreciated....Thanks again for a terrific [teacher training] workshop,
I have to say that was the most fun I have had in a while."
-jolene leath
teacher training graduate
owner of pacific pilates & yoga, palm desert, california
"Just wanted to say thank you for the great kids yoga class yesterday... I
think Brady's exact words on way home were, "wow, that was sure some wild
fun yoga that I've never done before!!!""
- gail worthington & her son brady (age 10)
"Thanks for a really terrific [teacher training] workshop...It
was a wonderful mix of people and personalities. The range lent
a richness and flow of imagination and problem solving to the day.
The wholeness of the workshop is a microcosm of your approach to
yoga, and probably to life. I appreciated how generous you were
with your energy and information. Also how beautifully you structured
the workshop to utilize every minute. I loved the marriage of spontanaeity
and flexibility within a thoughtful and tight structure, particularly
when time was so limited and precious...I felt inspired by what
you modeled and shared. I also felt full, satisfied and tired at
the day's end--a good feeling. So thanks very much--it will be fun
to start weaving and integrating what I gleaned into my teaching
and yoga and life practice."
-lisa klein
teacher training graduate
oakland, california
"Shana’s practice raised me to a new level of focus I
never thought was possible! My light definitely bows to the light
in Shana who is so nice and challenging!"
"Shana is an excellent teacher. Her practice has helped me
get really relaxed and focused on my goals…my life & happiness."
"Shana was my favorite instructor at NYFA. She is a great teacher
who passed on her fascination about yoga. I will certainly carry
on doing power yoga."
"Shana was excellent. I am glad that this class was part of
the curriculum…not just talking about the connection [between
mind and body awareness], but establishing yoga as part of the curriculum
to help believe it."
- new york film academy (adult)
student feedback
"I attended your Tween/Teen [teacher training] workshop yesterday and I want to give you some feedback.
You created such a warm, accepting, and fun environment!
You were relaxed, good humored, friendly (learning and using all names), knowledgable, approachable, helpful, yet humble - REAL!
The take home for me about Tweens and Teens are that they need yoga to be fun, challenging, and interactive. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Plus - lots of great ideas from you and the others. I think it was so great of you to let us as participants share our ideas with each other. I felt your generous spirit - all the snacks you brought, all the ideas you gave to us, all the help, all the willingness to stay connected and be a resource for us. Your website and mini yogis minute tip of the week are so great too. No wonder you are so successful! YAY YOU!"
-teri thompson
teacher training graduate
owner, super kids gym & dance, torrance, california
"Shana Meyerson is a very inspirational teacher. She is willing
to work with you to create a successful personalized program that
fits your needs. A patient and caring teacher, Shana really enjoys
working with children and their parents. I highly recommend this
program for libraries, schools, camps, park and recreation programs
or anyone who wants partake in a wonderful yoga experience."
-michele mednick
brentwood public library
"...Yesterday's group was very inspiring, intelligent, fun,
and enthusiastic. It's wonderful to know that so many souls consciously
care about the future of the children!...It is a wonderful thing
that you do, and are doing for others. Children and teachers alike!
I honor you for this! Thank you for taking the time to share with
us your knowledge and love. Many blessings, namaste."
- jill miller
teacher training graduate
los angeles, california
"I've never been in a class that helps us into
positions I've only seen in books, and marveled that anyone could
even think of doing it, and you show us that it is possible. I love
it, and am grateful for your beautiful gift of sweet, challenging,
lighthearted and deep attitude."
-deborah jones
(adult) power yoga student
"[The teacher training] was an inspired and exquisite time.
I look forward to sharing all the wonderful tools and joyful movement
with all my little yogi stars and their parents. The whole world
needs more mini yogis!!!"
-khefri riley
teacher training graduate
founder of khefri urban goddess lifestyle
"I love the class--you're a natural teacher,
encouraging growth, spirituality, and calmness, with a nice touch
of humor. Thank you."
-barbara delvac
temple israel of hollywood (adult) student
"I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the [teacher
training] workshop yesterday. I've never had more fun at a nine-hour
workshop before. It was great and I learned so much. I have a lot
of respect for your knowledge of kids and all that you know and
do with them. Truly, I have come away with so much and I can't wait
to share it."
-gayle gerber
teacher training graduate
los angeles, california
