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What others have to say about Donna's
classes
When
I attend a class with Donna, it leaves me more in tune with both
my body and the world
around
me. I feel centered, relaxed and strengthened all at once. --J.
Amons
No
matter how I feel, no matter how much I have on my mind, I can
let go of it in that
hour and a quarter on my mat in Donna’s
class. I sweat out not only the toxins, but also the day-to-day irritations
and emotional stuff that weighs me down. I feel lighter and spent,
yet
so much stronger when I leave the class. I started with Donna as
a complete yoga novice, and she was kind and intuitive with me as
I learned,
as
she is with all her students. Donna’s power class is exercise,
balance and flexibility training, preventive medicine, therapy...…and
a sauna all in one. The gentle class, which I also take, provides
the same benefits, but in a slower, more focused (room temperature)
way.
I think taking them both provides exactly what I need each week.
--L. Nagle
I'm
stronger since I started doing yoga with Donna. And I'm more
flexible, have more energy, and I feel an inch taller. But the
biggest gift Donna's yoga has given me is a new ability to focus and
breathe
my way through crazy moments in my day. She is relentlessly positive.
She is compassionate when I'm feeling weak and kicks my butt when
I need it. I'm so grateful to have found her. Donna Hollinshead
Yoga rules. --J. Schmidt
As
a fifty-something-ish, plump-ish person who had never gone
to a
single yoga class I was very nervous about my first class with
Donna. She quickly put me at ease and quickly led me to understand,
both
in
words and in the way she teaches, that "It's not yoga perfect,
it's yoga
practice." Donna is a gifted teacher. I continue to be amazed
at how
well she describes poses and movement in words as well as by
showing us. The heated yoga classes are quite a workout physically
but
they, through Donna's leadership, are a balm to my soul. --L.
Root
I moved to Weaverville the beginning of the year with a strong,
diverse 30 year Yoga practice. I tried several studios to find
my new Yoga
home. I finally met Donna and knew that I had found my new Yoga
home. I love
the intimacy and sense of community and her genuine concern and
attention for each student in the room. It has really helped
in making my transition
to a new Place. Thanks for all you do. --J. Wagner
I
have been taking yoga lessons off and on since 1998. Donna's gentle
yoga class
is the first class that really is gentle while still being a challenge
enough to feel like you worked the places in your body that needed
it. I never feel embarrassed by my skill level and it is good to
have the
small class size attention that Donna is so good at giving. Plus
we have music and a warm atmosphere! --K. Riedesel
A friend introduced me to Donna’s yoga classes, and Donna’s
wonderful teaching keeps me here. When I walked through her door
a year and a half ago I knew absolutely nothing about yoga—had
never been to a class in my life. I felt very timid and self-conscious.
Donna proved
to be a wise and gifted teacher that day, as she has every day
since. Her deep love for yoga, her profound knowledge of its
practice, and
her generosity of spirit have all been great blessings in my
life. My timidity
and self-consciousness are long gone now, replaced with joyous
enthusiasm. I look forward to her class as a treat. And I love
the deeper strength
of body and spirit she has helped me to discover in myself.
--K. Newfont
I
can say from my heart that Donna has been such a blessing to
me. Through her teachings I have learned to open my heart & nurture
my soul. She is a true inspiration to All. I am grateful to know
her, she is beautiful inside & out. --J. Knox
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