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What Students are saying about Yoga at Balance

Balance Studio is a oasis for all who long to shed the stress of daily life. They offer cutting edge Yoga classes
and PilatesPlus classes designed by Melissa that will add Balance to your life by strengthening the core,
stretching the body and soothing the soul.

Hey Melissa,,,,,I just wanted to share with you something that clicked for me in your class night (by the way
the most I sweat so far...lol)
You know I was taking your class with the knowledge that it was a good class to meditate and stay fit by
stretching and all. I always asked myself why does she put us in all these hard positions and stretches.
The one thing that made sense to me in your class last night was that the goal is not to be calm when your
laying on your back relaxing after but to learn to let go and be calm when your in one of those hard
positions. Its like you put your body in an uncomfortable position to train your mind to adjust to the situation
and meditate to relax and be at the moment......WOW it was so cool to feel that in your class. And it was
actually the first time were I was not being interrupted when I was in the moment. I get your whole cell
issue.....so agree :)
Hmmmm......so much to Yoga.....I am digging it :)))

Good morning Melissa – just wanted to tell you that the hot yoga is the best thing I have ever done for my
body and my spirit. Slept like a baby and woke up with perfect blood sugar for the first time in weeks –
thank you – L.Y.

Dear Melissa,

I have been waiting to write this until I was totally off of medication and clear headed. There are no words
to express the gratitude I feel in my heart towards you. So, instead I will just tell you my story:

When I came to see you that Sunday night (25 minutes late for class) I opened the door and almost had a
heart attack. I did not realize I was interrupting what seemed to be such a sacred event. I quickly closed
the door and started to put my shoes on, that is when you came out to me. I tried to tell you what was wrong
with me but the words would not come out, I thought I was going to cry. At the time I was on such heavy
duty medications and in so much pain that I could barely speak. The physical therapist had told me he did
not think he was going to be able to work on me anymore. That left me with two options – 1) a series of
shots filled with steroids, cortisone and God only knows what else (which I have already had at least 3 times
already) or 2) an operation. Neither one of these options appealed to me - I felt so totally lost – I had no
idea what to do.

You told me to come back the next night and something in your eyes made me believe that there might be
hope. I cried all the way home that night. I came back that next night and every chance I get since. The
pain is somehow bearable without meds and I feel so good mentally even when the pain is kicking in full-
force. The physical therapists would love to take credit for this dramatic change in my health (very dramatic
change) but I know in my heart that it was you.....All you.....

Namaste,
Ruthie

Thank you so much for offering a variety of classes...I find them to be such a great mix that I truly do feel
much more balanced inside and out. - Sara G.

Hi Melissa,

My story as you know, is quite similar to Ruthie's though my pain was not as severe or I didn't need to take
pain medication. Instead I was taking help from Chiropractor for last 10 years or more on a regular basis for
my
back problem. It did help me, but it was also expensive, even though Insurance did cover part of the cost.
But since I started Yoga from you in 2005, I didn't need to go back to the Chiropractor. Besides getting a
stronger back, I've also started developing muscles at this age (!) in last few months.

Yoga has also given me clarity of thoughts, increased my awareness about my inner-self and my
surroundings. Not to miss the compliments I get from family & friends who say I look much better these
days. I know it's the 'yoga glow'.

And I'm sure you have never heard this one before. Since I started Yoga, my toe-nail infection disappeared.
It can't be anything else, if not Yoga, since I had the problem for last 5 years or so & it only got cured after
you made me do all those toe-stands :-)

Last but not the least, besides your skills (of all those twisting pose), you have something else in your
personality, in your presence that's very comforting which not everyone has. I think it only comes from
experience & wisdom.

Namaste.

Simita.

What a great bunch of dedicated folks you have teaching. Just walking into the space I feel calmer and
more relaxed.
- Jim A.

The hardest part about my yoga experience was finding the studio. Once I relaxed and let go I really
enjoyed class. I will be back! Thanks for the laughs, Ken

If you would like to share with others what yoga has done to enhance your life please email me at:
balanceyogastudio@yahoo.com