I've been practicing yoga under Anne's guidance the last 2.5 years.
In that time I became stronger and much more flexible. More importantly, I became more comfortable than I've ever been with enjoying movement and appreciating my body in the movement.
I've learned many of the standard asanas, I've learned to move within them, and I've learned the freedom of moving how I like and need to and to breathe with awareness.
Breathing into the body and the many twisty postures are a kind of medicine - with calm insistence from Anne, I started paying more attention instead of just rushing through or pushing, and my body became healthier in measurable ways. Eventually I even learned how to appreciate the wisdom of stillness postures.
Our regular private in-person sessions (and more recently - during social distancing - remote sessions) are different every time - Anne flows posture combinations and sequencing according to how I feel on the day. Every time there's some small new element - a new posture, or an improvisation, or holding it slightly differently.
I can't imagine not doing it this way - it's creative and stimulating and somehow Anne fits it to what I need. Along with her retreats I've attended and a start-of-the-year Ayurveda cleanse Anne tutored me through and recently also Reiki sessions, a constant is how attentive Anne always is.
Anne's serious but easy way of guiding my practice rests on a deep foundation of dedication, experience, training and curiosity. I'm grateful to be able to share my experience in this recommendation, in the hope it will inspire others to also benefit from practicing with her. read more