Testimonials

Your Comments & Testimonials

On Yoga Classes:

“Integral Yoga is the sole most effective principal in creating health, success, and a fulfilling life. It is by far the most profound gift I have ever given myself. Regular practice of this type of yoga has had the most significant level of change I have ever experienced, it is quite simply… Heaven on Earth” - Howard

Hari OM Dear Siva,

I just wanted to thank you for sharing your spirit and gift with me! I feel blessed to have met you!

I wanted to take a moment to try to express my feelings about our brief encounter on a spiritual, personal, professional, and life long learner level.

Spiritually. My soul felt so free there as my physical body did what it could considering what I have put it through (or not) over the past 6 months. It’s very interesting to stop and observe the physical indications of limited fluidity… Your Kirtan is still resonating within my soul.

Personally. being under a pure Yogi’s care allowed me to elude the entrapments of my physical body and just “be” for a moment. Thanks for being you. It is not often that I am able to have such freedom (in/out of Yoga class). It is so refreshing to meet people on similar journeys…one for me that is often isolating yet rich simultaneously.

Professionally. You have enhanced my teaching abilities. I enjoyed listening to your: Imagery and anatomical instructional cueing; Your use of Sanskrit terms (I rarely do with my current audience); Your genuine chemistry with your fellow Aspirants; Your gentle yet firm control of the learning environment; and Selfless mentoring.

Life Long Learner. As pointed out in the previous 3 comments. Simply by being you, you have inspired me to continue , as we say in the South, “keep on, keeping on”.

Om Shanti, Pamavati

“Just a line or two to say Sue and I enjoyed our yoga with you. You added another dimension to what we already knew! Many thanks and we hope to enrol with you again” - Chis & Sue

I have been regularly attending Stephan's yoga classes for over 3 years now. Stephan is an inspirational teacher who is able to share his love of yoga, knowledge and experience with his students. Attending Stephan's yoga class has certainly improved my behaviour! Yoga has helped me to develop a much calmer and more focused approach to life. Thank you, Stephan… - Ty

On Retreats:

"The Yoga weekend at Penmellyn in Cornwall proved to be a turning point for me as I quite literally "Woke up again" spiritually. The warmth of the people and the beautiful house provided a wonderful opportunity to learn Yoga, recharge my batteries and eat the most amazing food ever. Thank you everyone for a really beautiful experience." - Paul

"I recently attended the yoga weekend not really knowing what to expect, but did so having been to Yoga a couple of times and liked how it made me feel.

The weekend’s experiences were almost indescribable but I will in as few words as I can, tell you how it was for me:

Penmellyn is a beautiful House set in a lovely position on the edged of small village in Cornwall. The House is homely, warm and has many original features that all add to the calming atmosphere you feel when relaxing there.

The Food was superb! Home made vegetarian food and plenty of it. I’m not vegetarian but it was delicious.

The Yoga – My eyes were opened. I didn’t realise there was so much to it. I love the physical side of Yoga I’ve been to classes but there are many more aspects of Yoga which I have been introduced to and never knew existed, for example, the Meditation, the breathing etc. The great thing about the weekend was its relaxed atmosphere and the fact that we were not under any pressure to attend all of the sessions. Each session has its individual benefits and I tried them all! I met some lovely people and would definitely go again." - Enjoy

Just a quick e-mail to thank you (Stephan) and Jenie for a wonderful weekend (and anyone else who was 'behind the scenes' helping out)

My weekend was excellent for relaxing the mind and body and settling the spirit.

Meditation at 6.30am followed by an hour and a half of yoga before breakfast was 'interesting'. Who would have thought it could be so much fun!

As for the other activities -well- the mind was suitably blown in places. The chanting of mantras over a prolonged period was not something I had done before but its effect on me was of strength, peace and wellbeing.

The pranayama sessions were equally invigorating and relaxing and reminded me of the Saturday morning classes you ran last year. It might be interesting in the future to explore other types of breath control exercises.

My introduction to vegan cuisine was also painless!! The dishes were tasty, interesting and varied and my pre-conception that veggie food means cheese was suitably shattered!! Jenie is a great cook. Thanks once again. I look forward to the next one............