"Nicola basically introduced me to yoga and now I love it! She clearly loves it herself and she conveys that in her teaching. Nicola: introduces a lot of variety, gives full explanations, creates a relaxing atmosphere and is encouraging. I really enjoy her classes." - February 2012
Ann Dinnert
"I really enjoyed my yoga class. I was able to relax and strengthen muscles I didn't event know I had! Nicola was a great teacher and support." - January 2012
Mirjana Bosic
"Nicola, looking forward to another session of yoga - really enjoying it! :^)" - July 2011
Dru Edgeworth
"I think the work you do is amazing and very affordable. Kind regards."
Vanessa Lall
"I thoroughly enjoyed my reflexology session today. It was relaxing, and I also learned a few things. Looking forward to next time."
Elizabeth Parkinson
"Nicola, last fall as I was attending one of your series and I realized how it helped with my back. Thanks for the classes. You have created a very positive environment that is very comfortable and feel very free of judgement. I have grown to really see great benefits from this, which I would not have been able to experience if not through this program. Thanks!"
Daphne Dufour
"Sitting at my desk, slouched, poor posture, feeling down, only exercise is walking to the washrooms.
That is what my days used to be like. Now with the help of Nicola, I am taking more care of my body and soul. Nicola teaches yoga to corporate staff during her lunch hour. She commits her free time to help others grow both physically and spiritually.
When I first heard about a beginner yoga program, I thought, what the heck, I will give it a try. It can’t be that hard, there is no jumping, running or climbing stairs. But then again, if there isn’t any of that, what good could it be. Well to my pleasant surprise, when I went to my first yoga class, I was introduced to more then just a physical work out; it was an eye opening experience to my whole well being.
Nicola speaks to everyone with a kind caring voice, and her words are more then just words, she clearly cares about each and everyone one. She encourages each person to be their best, without competition. In this world of competition, it is wonderful to be encouraged not to be competitive. It is all about me, even though each person in the class is thinking the same thing.
Nicola wants to make sure that everyone is doing their own best. Which in turn, helps everyone look inside themselves to be the best they can be.
When I return to my desk after yoga, I feel renewed. I come back with such a positive attitude towards any situation that comes across my desk. I treat others with more kindness and appreciation. There is a time in yoga that everyone is quiet and still. By doing this, it releases so much stress, it is better then being rude to a co-worker. All your troubles are forgotten, a time to re-evaluate, a time out of our busy schedules to take a break. Nicola really makes you look at yourself in a more positive manner.
By Nicola volunteering her time teaching yoga, she has made such a positive impact. The people in the class are from every area of the corporation. Therefore, each one of these people are taking that positive attitude back to their co-workers. Kindness can be contagious.
Her final words of a class I am hearing, that I can make a difference, I can give that extra smile, give that extra pat on the back to everyone we meet. If everyone spent their day with the yoga psychology, wouldn’t the world be a little brighter, and because of Nicola, employees are carrying around less stress, are kinder to others, and are taking better care of themselves."
Wendy Medwid
"I took my Reiki Level I – First Degree with Nicola. The learning atmosphere that Nicola created was wonderful. The educational material provided was clear, concise and informative and the DVD's interesting and enlightening. I really enjoyed myself. Thanks."
Christina M.
"Nicola, I just wanted to thank you for Saturday and the Reiki Level I Training. It was an amazing experience. I have never felt so relaxed and calm as I did on Saturday."
Nicole Claringbold
"Nicola: First of all let me thank you for the wonderful reflexology session. I can’t stop admiring you for all the positive things you are doing in your every day life.
Your Yoga classes make an impact on everyone. You are such a wonderful teacher. I am a great follower of community work and believe that “Sewa” selfless action brings one much happiness in life. You are a great example of that!
It's not only the teaching but to explain the philosophy of Yoga shows how much you support it. You make every participant welcome and at ease in your classes.
I wish you the very best in life. Namaste."
Rita Sharma
"Nicola definitely encourages all those who have attended her yoga classes. People keep coming back because:
- She stresses the importance of relaxation in our daily hectic lives.
- She ensures each and every participant is comfortable with performing the moves to the best of their ability.
- She ensures each and every participant knows it is not a competition but a relaxation and learning experience for each individual.
- She not only teaches the movements of each yoga exercise, but she teaches the philosophy and history behind yoga."
Daphne Evely
"Nicola provides a relaxing and inviting atmosphere where people can practice yoga and increase physical, emotional and mental health.
She has helped me especially since I am 6 months pregnant and comes around to me to make sure I understand the alternate pose.
Nicola reminds us that yoga practices do not have to be limited to yoga class. We can use the confidence and well being that we feel in class in our everyday lives and promote positivity and good energy!
Yoga is an excellent way to decrease stress and learn relaxation techniques. I feel very relaxed and grounded after every yoga session!
Nicola makes a positive impact on me just be offering the yoga classes and giving me poses that are safe to do during pregnancy. Yoga is excellent exercise for me to help with physical fitness and help me prepare for labour! I am very happy that Nicola is offering the classes and that I am able to be a part of them!!"
Bonnie Koenig
"Nicola encourages her students to focus on themselves and their own personal progress, not comparing themselves to others around them. She is supportive of our efforts and is only constructive in her comments.
She ends our session by suggesting that we congratulate ourselves for taking the time to take care of our body and to share the positive feelings and sense of peace we achieved with the class out into the world. She gives examples such as smiling at a stranger who will feel good about it and pass it on to someone else. With the number of students in each class, this can make quite an impact on others.
Nicola promotes relaxation and letting go of all our worries while we attend class. In turn that reduces workplace stress when we return to our job and even into our home life.
I find that after only a few yoga classes last fall in Nicola's yoga class, I carried myself more gracefully and with better posture than ever before."
Nancy Cherrington
