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Temoignages
de Yoga
Yoga
Hatha
"Quoi
de plus relaxant et de plus bénéfique
que de passer 90 minutes avec soi-même...rien
d'autre. Au début, j'étais
réticente. je n'étais pas
certaine que le yoga me plairait. Maintenant
je ne pourrai plus m'en passer. Musculairement
et mentalement y'a rien qui peut remplacer
le Yoga! Pourquoi avec Elyse??? Sa voix.
C'est probablement la voix la plus relaxante
de la planète. Je la compare avec
Delilah à la radio. Elyse sait nous
faire prendre conscience du présent
et nous permettre d'oublier tous nos problèmes...au
moins temporairement. Pour complèter
le tout, Elyse est massothérapeute.
Ses massages en profondeur, compléments
parfaits aux séances de yoga, ont
de quoi nous faire le plus grand bien! Je
vois Elyse régulièrement pour
mon dos et je la recommande fortement! En
gros, Elyse contribue grandement à
mon bien être mental et physique et
ce, depuis déjà près
de trois ans... pour encore longtemps!"
--Nancy
F.
"The
tranquility and serenity begin to permeate
your body and your mind the moment you enter
the room. And by the end of class, your
whole being feels renewed: body, mind and
soul.
I love Elyse’s yoga class. She provides
an intimate, comfortable and inviting setting.
Her calm soothing voice, in addition to
the stretch sequences, helps melt away the
tension and allows me to re-connect with
myself after a busy week. When class is
over, I feel calm and refreshed. I also
feel optimistic owing to the constructive
thoughts Elyse shares with us. It is truly
a unique experience every time.
Thank you Elyse."
--S.
A.
"This
hour and a half in an intimate and cozy
studio is a true blessing to my body and
well-being. Elyse makes you connect to your
body in a very relaxed yet professional
setting. Every pose is carefully explained
step by step and for each time you become
increasingly aware of the benefits brought
to your body. When a new pose is introduced,
there is always some spontaneous laughter
at trials and errors, but Elyse's encouragment
makes you want to go further. I can also
say that I used to beg my husband for back
massages but ever since taking yoga, I no
longer need them."
--
A.W.
"My
first class with Elsye, I had such an amazing
experience, she puts you at ease immediately...I
was re-energized and felt totally calm.
The decision of returning to the classes
was easy to make. Working in accounting
and with computers her yoga classes is a
perfect way of releasing all the tension
built throughout the day.
I look forward to going for my hour and
half of yoga class each week, it a wonderful
gift to give oneself. The body feels rejuvenated
. Her soft spoken voice is very soothing
and easy to follow. She gives explanation
throughout the class on different exercises
to help us to release any problems or pains
we might be experiencing .
I thank you Elsye."
-- Filomena P.
"Since
joining Elyse's yoga class, I make a point
of not missing. Even when I am not able
to make a class, Elyse's flexibility ensures
that I can make it for another, something
that I truly appreciate. When I go to her
yoga class, I feel that I am doing something
very special for myself - taking care of
my needs, loving myself and giving myself
an hour and a half of peace and quiet. Elyse's
class is a gentle one where you are encouraged
to do what you can and not push beyond your
abilities. Elyse has a quiet, soothing voice
as she guides you and imparts positive thoughts.
I
leave Elyse's yoga class feeling refreshed
and more serene.
Thank
you, Elyse."
--
Fran R.
"Elyse
has created a space for yoga that truly
invites people to unwind, to work out and
to discover a sense of tranquility. She
empowers her students to meet their personal
goals by leading them through easy-to-follow
sequences of stretches and movements, and
by providing an opportunity for relaxation
and meditation. I always looked forward
to Elyse's weekly yoga classes. They helped
to improve my physical flexibility and as
well, helped me to maintain balance during
my hectic workweek."
--
Dahlia F.
"I
tend to join a yoga class and then not go.
With Elyse Tannenbaum's class I became hooked
from the very beginning. Her hatha yoga
based method is the only type of yoga that
has truly spoken to my body... I feel more
energized and more relaxed after every class,
and my body pains tend to diminish. Thank
you Elyse for your dedication to sharing
your message by teaching yoga -- taking
care of myself inside & out goes a long
long way."
--Andrea
"When
starting her yoga class, Elyse’s soft
caressing voice takes you to a magic place
of calm and peace where the worries and
stresses of the day and beyond seem to melt
and fade away. One finds oneself transformed
into an existence of light and air, suddenly
able to stretch and breathe further than
one thought possible. One finishes Elyse’s
yoga class wanting more, and having a feeling
of ease and strength at the same time. When
I leave the class, I feel renewed and refreshed
with the physical and emotional energy to
tackle whatever lies ahead. Elyse is sensitive
to and aware of her student’s physical
limitations, and makes sure that everyone
feels comfortable and able. Her passion
for yoga is apparent in her smooth and patient
style of teaching. Her classes are a pleasure
and a treat."
--Mona
Yoga
Prénatal
"Parcours
pour une naissance à domicile.
Avec
mon mari, nous avons fait le choix de vivre
la naissance de notre seconde fille à
la maison. Ayant accouché à
l'hôpital sous épidurale pour
la première, j'étais un peu
inquiète de ma réaction à
la douleur. C'est pourquoi je décidai
de faire du yoga prénatal. Mon premier
cours avec Elyse ne m'avait pas convaincu,
mais je m'y attendais et je voulais laisser
sa chance au yoga de me gagner... Au deuxième
cours, j'étais vendue! Chaque cours
m'apportait beaucoup, j'apprenais à
"respirer" mes tensions, ça
me faisait un bien fou! Et j'avais vraiment
besoin de me détendre, car mon AAD
( accouchement à domicile ) a été
un parcours du combattant...
Je
suis arrivée au Québec en
novembre, enceinte de 3mois. Impossible
d'avoir une place en maison de naissance
pour un suivi avec une sage-femme. Après
de longues recherches, c'est finalement
le groupe MAMAN ( Mouvement pour l'Autonomie
dans la Maternité et pour l'Accouchement
Naturel ) qui a bien voulu me référer
à un groupe de sages-femmes reconnues
dans leur communauté ( mais non couvertes
par l'assurance maladie ) Ensuite il y a
eu la quête ( vaine ) d'un médecin
qui accepterait de faire mon suivi de grossesse
sans "m'accoucher". Puis à
38semaine, mon bébé se met
en transverse, il se retourne une semaine
plus tard mais ne veut plus sortir...
Finalement,
à 42 semaines et 5 jours, je prend
2oz d'huile de ricin et monte deux fois
l'Oratoire St-Joseph! A 13h, le 3 juin 2005,
les contractions commencent. Je suis avec
mon mari et ma fille de trois ans. A 15h45,
la sage-femme arrive. Je vis les contractions
à quatre pattes, dans mon salon,
en faisant des sons graves. A 16h, je perd
les eaux, ma fille dit "tu fais pipi
maman". Je passe par le bain et m'installe
dans notre chambre. Quinze minutes plus
tard, je sens que ça pousse. Mon
mari va chercher la sage-femme au salon.
Deuxième poussée et ma fille,
installée sur sa petite chaise au
pied du lit, dit "LA TETE SORT".
Troisième poussée, les épaules
et
Alissande est née! Il est 16h26!
Lili restera attachée à son
placenta près de 2h avant que papa
coupe lecordon. Tout est allé si
vite que j'ai un peu déchiré
périné et muqueuse et la miss
est sortie endormie! Du coup pas de regard
du nouveau né ni de
rampouille pour quérir le sein, tant
pis! Ce sera quand même parmi les
plus beaux souvenirs de toute ma vie!
J'arrive du cours de yoga maman-bébé.
Aujourd'hui ma puce a 7semaines, et n'a
pas encore besoin de yoga: elle est très
calme, zen, et dort beaucoup! Evidemment
elle s'est endormie peu après le
début du cours, mais maman en a profité
au passage pour localiser les tensions et
tâcher d'en évacuer quelques
unes!
Merci Elyse!"
-- Catherine L.
"The prenatal yoga classes, along with
swimming and walking, helped me in having
the most ideal pregnancy any woman can ask
for. I sailed through the pregnancy without
any morning sickness’ and very little
fatigue. I attended Elyse’s classes
throughout my second & third trimesters,
actually up until a week before baby Savanah
was due. I learned how to listen carefully
to my body and relieve the daily stresses
with relaxation and breathing techniques.
I endured 36 hours of labor and was rushed
to a caesarean operation due to foetal distress.
Even though I wasn’t mentally prepared
for a surgical operation, I bounced back
quickly on the physical aspect things and
was surprisingly released from the hospital
2.5 days after my operation. Both doctors
and nurses were amazed at my recovery. I
owe a lot of it to Elyse, who aimed at helping
us achieve our own physical and mental wellness.
I benefited so much from joining Elyse’s
prenatal class and pregnancy message sessions
that when she began her baby massage classes,
I didn’t hesitate to join."
--
Karine
"Prenatal Yoga was a wonderful
experience for both the body and the mind.
Early on in my pregnancy I was finding it
somewhat challenging to deeply connect with
my developing baby. When I started Yoga,
Elyse fostered this connection by having
all the moms-to-be touch their bellies and
focus positive thoughts and energies towards
the babies inside. This helped to alleviate
a lot of the emotional worries during my
pregnancy and the anxieties of impending
motherhood. I also found myself to be more
in control of my ever increasing lax joints;
my balance and coordination were greatly
improved and I developed a good amount of
flexibility and range of motion in my muscles.
As I grew bigger throughout the pregnancy
(and the baby was pressing on the diaphragm
more and more) the inhalation exercises
practiced during prenatal Yoga helped me
to control my breathing and increase my
stamina to do everyday tasks. Finally, I
am convinced that my labor and delivery
were a breeze because I learned how to breathe
more efficiently through the contractions,
and the flexbility in my hips and legs served
me well during the pushing stage (10 minutes
of pushing!). Perhaps the most rewarding
aspect of taking the classes was the opportunity
to share such a wonderful life event with
other women, who could relate to my own
exerpiences, and who, at times, I could
comiserate with! Elyse was a motivating
and supportive teacher who catered to each
individual client's needs. She also taught
us in a calm environment and her voice was
so soothing that I used to fall asleep at
the end of class, during the relaxation
period. I highly recommend Yoga for mom
and future baby; this is a great way for
the bonding process to begin!"
--
Beth T.
"Being
an extremely lazy person, I always ignored
all sorts of physical exercise. Of course,
there were
times when I felt guilty about my poor untoned
body, and would force myself to go to the
gym to work out. And every time (after an
aerobic class), the same things would happen:
my heart would race, and my body would always
be in in pain.
When
I got pregnant, I felt the usual guilt about
not being fit. But the difference was that,
this time, it was not only about me, but
also about another soul growing inside of
me. I wanted my baby to enjoy living and
growing in my body. So, I started to look
around for an exercise alternative suitable
for pregnant women. Finally, I found Elyse's
Yoga class and joined the group on my 17th
week of pregnancy.
Coming
to the first class, I was afraid that I
would not be able to keep-up with the rest
of the women. I had never done yoga before.
So, I thought, I would try it and see how
I'd feel. In aerobics class, I really didn't
enjoy all the jumping and intensive exercising
ending up with a sweaty body, red face,
and a headache. This yoga class was different.
A combination of relaxation , stretching
and toning poses turned out to match my
inner vital rhythm. I was not tired. The
breathing techniques helped to keep my breath
steady, and the slow and careful movements
did not rush the blood to the head. By the
end of the class I was feeling lighter,
taller, and energized. For the first time
in my life I felt good after physical activity,
and I noticed that I did not look at my
watch once during the class! Of course,
coming to the second class was not even
a question to me. And I came to the third
and fourth. Once I couldn't come and had
to miss a class. That week all the common
discomforts of pregnancy such as back pain
and sciatica came back. I realized it was
because I missed yoga.
I could not wait until the next class! I
call those classes "my once a week
pain relief therapy", and I never miss
a class. Thanks Elyse!"
--
Larissa.
"Being
a student in Elyse's pre-natal yoga class
has made me a more relaxed individual. Throughout
my pregnancy, I was working and naturally
became stressed out between work and the
daily grind. Elyse taught me how to relax
myself through the various stretches and
breathing techniques we learned in our classes.
I had never before participated in a yoga
class and I found when I was filled with
a lot of tension after a long day, just
the thought of knowing I had class comforted
me and obviously the class itself really
helped alleviate a lot of my stress and
most importantly helped me sleep much better
and more peacefully.
What
I loved about pre-natal yoga was that it
was time that I set aside once a week for
me and the baby. I highly recommend all
pregnant women enroll in a pre-natal yoga
class besides it being relaxing it's a great
stretch for your entire body."
--
EP
"Ever
since I began attending Elyse's classes
(at 5 months pregnant) I started experiencing
a sense of calmness and tranquility around
my body's tranformations and the new life
forming inside of me. I looked forward to
attending every class and challenging myself
physicaly, emotionally and spiritually.
Yoga is a wonderful way to connect with
yourself and the new life developing within
you, and Elyse does a superb job enabling
the complete experience to enrapture you
and love yourself as well as your baby."
--
MF
"Participating
in Elyse's Prenatal Yoga class was probably
the best decision I could have made to stay
healthy and pain-free throughout my preganancy.
With a hectic work schedule, I rarely had
time for myself. Although I had never taken
a yoga class in the past, Elyse's class
thaught me simple and effective methods
to connect with my body and with my baby.
It was the most enjoyable hour of the week!
After a few sessions, all the physicial
aches and pains related to the later stages
of my pregancy were gone. I managed to sleep
better and have more energy thoughout the
day. Most importantly, the breathing techniques
learned in Elyse's class guided me throughout
my delivery- I was able to better focus
and manage the pain. Elyse provides a customized,
warm and friendly environment in her classes
and pays special attention to all her participants.
Thank you Elyse!"
-- Sabine C.
"Participating
in Elyse’s prenatal
yoga classes has been one of the joys
of my pregnancy, helping to relieve the
aches and pains associated with pregnancy,
and bringing me into contact with other
women going through the same process of
transformation.
Elyse
is a knowledgeable, thorough and compassionate
teacher: she explains the benefits of poses
while demonstrating them, and always includes
variations so that everyone can benefit
from the
practice--from the true beginner to those
who have been practicing yoga longer. If
I was achy and tired going to class, I was
more flexible and energized afterwards—thanks
in great part to Elyse’s clear and
soothing style of teaching."
--
Susan E.
"I
knew I wanted to take prenatal yoga even
before I got pregnant. I knew of all the
benefits and wanted to have an easy labor.
The
ambience of Elyse's class was perfect. The
cleanliness and intimacy of her studio from
the dimmed lights, music, and her soothing
voice all contributed to a memorable experience.
Sharing experiences with other expectant
mothers was also fun.I was able to take
classes up until my 39th week of pregnancy!
I would have come one last time but gave
birth over the weekend. I was able to stay
home for the first four hours of my labor.
The yoga helped me during that phase, as
I breathed deeply,walked from one end of
the house to the other, squatted and leaned
against the wall. When I reached the hospital,
I was already dilated 5cm. The nurse was
impressed! The pushing was brief, only 45
minutes. I attribute this to the yoga My
husband and I have a beautiful, healthy
and CALM baby girl.
I
am grateful to Elyse and look forward to
participating in her mom and baby yoga class."
-- Shannia
"Taking
Elyse's
prenatal yoga
courses was a great way to stay relaxed
and flexible during pregnancy. I've always
been an active person (running, cycling,
skiing,etc.)but as my pregnancy progressed
I had to ease up on strenuous workouts,
and from 26 to 39 weeks, yoga proved a welcome
compliment to walking and swimming. In addition
to helping ease my lower back pain and sciatica,
I found the awareness of breathing to be
extremely helpful, especially during labour.
I was fortunate to have a fast and uncomplicated
natural childbirth, which I credit in part
to yoga's strengthening and focusing properties.
I resumed my sessions two months after my
son Thomas was born, and yoga once again
helped my abdominals and pelvic muscles
recover and strengthen, gently and gradually.
Yoga also helps release the tension from
carrying the baby on the upper back and
shoulders: my weekly session with Elyse
is equivalent to a full body massage!"
--
Tracey
"I
think that Elyse's prenatal yoga is a great
way to relax and stretch at the end of the
day. Even when you feel like you are too
tired to attend, you will leave the class
more invigorated than when you arrive. Elyse
has a great knowledge of prenatal
yoga and the positions that we practice
in class
are safe and easy to do, even if you have
never taken any yoga classes before. The
instruction is clear and you can see yourself
improve over the weeks. The environment
in which the class is held is warm and inviting
and its a nice way to meet other pregnant
women and to share this wonderful
experience. I look forward to class each
week and strongly recommend it to anyone
who is
interested."
--AG
"Every
week I look forward to Elyse's prenatal
yoga class as it is pretty much the
only time in the week where I have a chance
to unwind and just focus on my inner self.
Her soothing voice during class is optimal
for this kind of excercise, which is something
all pregnant women should take the time
to do.
Obviously
the physical aspect of yoga is also very
important, therefore I also look forward
to her class so I can get some stretching
done and relieve all of the aches and pains
associated with pregnancy.
All in all it is a class I truly enjoy and
that I recommend to all pregnant women no
matter what stage of pregnancy the're at.
It is a wonderful experience!"
-- Nathalie
"Taking
Elyse's prenatal
Yoga classes is a great way to connect
with myself and the life growing inside
of me. It makes me relax every part of my
body, and pregnancy looks even better. It
helps my body in many ways, flexibility,
breathing, my back. It helps get me through
the week. It gives as well time to focus.
I'm sure my pregnancy is much easier than
it would be without Elyse's classes. I will
recommend Elyse's prenatal classes and I
will make sure to take the postnatal classes
as well, for myself and my baby."
--Kamala
"I
enrolled in Elyse's prenatal
yoga class early on in my pregnancy
and continueduntil my 40th week. Elyse is
an excellent yoga teacher. She teaches simple
yet effective exercices which helped me
relieve the aches and pains related to pregnancy.
The class also allowed me to share the joys
and concerns of pregnancy with other moms-to-be.
Elyse's prenatal yoga class relaxed, energized
and helped me sleep better. The awareness
of breathing was helpful in dealing with
daily hassles and of course throughout labour.Toning
was particularly helpful in easing out the
pain of contractions."
--Stephanie
"I
started taking Elyse's pre-natal
yoga class when I was 5 months pregnant
and continued right up until the week before
I gave birth. The relaxation and stretching
exercises helped with the daily aches and
pains of pregnancy and those exercises combined
with Elyse's soothing voice made me feel
like I had a full-body massage after each
class. Pre-natal yoga should be a part of
every pregnant woman's life."
--Lesli
"Elyse,
Eventhough I signed up for your prenatal
yoga class for the exercise, I received
much more! I was able to effectively use
the techniques taught in your course to
alleviate discomfort and remain calm during
labor. This enabled me to control my birth
to make it a positive experience for my
baby and myself.
The nurse who examined me before I left
the hospital could not believe I had given
birth naturally and needed no pain relievers
(during or after)! When I told her i had
done yoga throughout my pregnancy, she said
it had done wonders. I had so much energy
and my form returned to normal quickly!
Thank-you Elyse!"
--Karen
H.
Yoga
pour maman et bébé
"I
started taking yoga classes with Elyse about
a year ago in her prenatal yoga class. Once
my daughter was 10 weeks old, I started
taking the mom and baby yoga class. The
exercises really help relieve with the aches
and pains of new motherhood as well as to
build strength in our bodies again. Even
if your baby fusses, Elyse makes sure that
you stay calm and continue to focus on the
class. The babies also enjoy their own portion
of the class with baby yoga and massage!
I learned many techniques that I use at
home on a daily basis! It's a lot of fun
and great way to connect with your new baby!"
--Lesli & Sydney
To
me, the mom and baby yoga class was a continuation
of the prenatal yoga and baby massage classes
I took with Elyse.
I
would recommend this class to all new moms
who want to go out of the house and enjoy
a fun, relaxing and informal class with
other moms.
The
yoga exercices were very helpful in relaxing
tension in my body and my back caused by
poor posture during feeding, lifting ans
carrying of my baby.
My
daughter appeared to have a lot of fun looking
at the other moms and their babies. She
also enjoyed the yoga exercices designed
for babies. We both came home very relaxed
after the class!
--
Stéphanie
"Mom
and Baby Yoga classes were a treat for me
and my baby girl, so much so that I signed
us up for another session when the first
ended. The classes gave me a rare chance
to stretch and strengthen aching muscles
(from carrying baby, from nursing) as well
as the opportunity to interact
with other new mothers. My baby also enjoyed
seeing and hearing the other babies and
mamas, and by the time the sessions came
to an end, she was waving at them. Now,
funnily enough, as she is learning to cruise,
she often assumes the downward facing dog
pose! In addition to teaching us many beneficial
stretches and strengthening poses, Elyse
was a calming influence, modelling by example
how to stay relaxed and unruffled even as
our babies were fussing. In all, Mom and
Baby Yoga classes were for us a significant
bonding time. Thanks, Elyse!"
--
S.E.
Yoga
Corporatif
"Nobody
can stand typing and staring at a computer
screen all day without feeling drained.
So when yoga at work (!) was offered I was
eager to try it out. Elyse's corporate yoga
class once a week gives me a great relief
to red eyes, stiff bodies and stressed souls.
I come back to the office walking on little
clouds and wearing a dreamy smile on my
face. My bosses are benefiting from it as
well since I treat them better..ha ha! I
strongly recommend every corporation who
cares for their employees well-being and
achy backs to offer yoga as a perk."
--
A.W.
“With
a demanding full-time job and all the demands
of a family that includes two elementary
school boys and an 18-year old step-son,
there is very little time left over in the
week to spend on ME. With Corporate Yoga,
I get to spend 1 hour a week doing something
just for ME. Since it is during my lunch
hour, I don’t have to worry about getting
someone to pick up the boys from school
and watching them while I’m in class.
I come out of the class totally relaxed
and I actually feel taller (from all the
stretching!) Thanks, Elyse, for making this
possible.”
--
V.G.
"Taking
Yoga classes is a first for me. I really
enjoy them as it helps me keep in better
shape. Once a week is good but twice would
certainly be better. I sincerely hope that
the classes will continue from January 2005.
I find that Elyse is a great teacher, so
patient and so calm, just listening to her
makes us relax."
--
Thérèse
International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO)
"I
started taking Yoga with Elyse for the first
time and loved it. I wasn't sure what to
expect. The class is relaxing and you don't
end up exhausted. At first, I thought I
would go back to work feeling sleepy but
it was totally the opposite. I feel relaxed
but full of energy! Learning how to breathe
has made me feel totally different. It really
gives you a sense of well-being."
--
Mayra
International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO)
"Magical
breathing" that is what yoga is for
me. I have a tool to use anytime during
the day, I focus on the deep breath and
think of something I like and that energizes
me."
--
Carol
International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO)
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