“In 2001 I was severely depressed over the collapse of my marriage. A wonderful friend invited me to a yoga class at the local dance studio. It turned out to be my savior. I became selfish for myself and made sure I was at class every week, then two times a week and finally I felt as if I needed to be at a yoga studio. I found a wonderful studio where I learned a lot, and advanced my practice more plus learned how to fine tune some of my poses. I also had a connection with this community and made a few friends. In late 2008 I changed jobs and was unable to practice due to medical issues. Then in May of 2010 I took my first class at Elevate Yoga. From the moment I walked in the door I was treated as family. It was as if they had known me for a long, long time. Today is no different and if I miss a class, I am guaranteed to hear, ‘Where have you been we missed you!’ from Jamie and staff. Who doesn’t love to me missed?”

- Anonymous

“My daughter and I attend Sunday morning class with Shannon. Elevate Yoga has been welcoming and enjoyable. We feel like our day and week start off on the right foot when we do yoga.”

- Anonymous

“When I joined Elevate, I was a ball of stress and nerves due to my job and fast paced life. By focusing on my practice and embracing the messages that each teacher and yogi had to offer, I have truly improved my outlook on life. I manage the everyday stress and chaos of life with grace and positivity. My body is healthier and happier because I now take the time to listen to it and take care of it. I was already a flexible and strong person when I first started, but now I feel that I’ve improved even more. Yoga has become and integral part of my life and i plan on continuing to practice for many years to come. Thank you Elevate Yoga!”

- Anonymous

“I have learned to appreciate myself and others and it has improved my quality of life.”

- Anonymous

“Jamie and her staff are great! It is a varied practice and yet very mentally and spiritually centering experience. Just when you think you’ve just had the best class ever, the next teacher surpasses it. Every time. Amazing.”

- CL

“Elevate Yoga is an oasis of restoration for people of all ages. Classes at Elevate both soothe and strengthen.”

- Mary M

“Elevate Yoga has given me the motivation and excitement to make yoga an important part of my life. Every time I leave one of my classes I feel refreshed and proud of myself for the accomplishments I have made. It is so clear to see how much the staff cares about what I do. They give me the motivation I need to be the best yogi I can be!!”

- Jeanne R

“I feel like a completely different person after the approximately 18 months I’ve been practicing at Elevate. My approach to life and myself is much more of acceptance of others and really, most importantly of myself and my quite human foibles. My intention at every class has been ‘ less stress and less weight, ‘ well, I’ve achieved both. The physical conditioning that began at Elevate has carried into other parts of my life, I run again and ride my exercise bike farther than I ever have done. My stress level is back to a normal level, and I’d say even less than normal. My life is enriched because of Elevate Yoga. It’s opened my life, mind and heart to other philosophies and has returned a level of spirtuality to me that I’m continuing to explore; one that makes more sense to me. That philosophy starts with Om Namah Shivaya Gurave…. ‘I bow to the goodness within myself, known as Lord Shiva, who is the true teacher.”

- Anonymous

“I came to Elevate Yoga after an extended illness, and was not in ‘optimum’ shape. I have practiced yoga over the years in many different settings, but this one ‘spoke’ to me and gave me an immediate sense of belonging. It was highly recommended by a friend, to whom I am quite grateful. All the good things she said about Elevate Yoga were true!”

- Anonymous

“Not only does it help my neck and back issues (herniated disks) it also helps with my stress. I have a tendency to be a very tense person and Yoga helps me release that tension making me a better person.”

- Anonymous

“I enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the studio is also visually pleasing.”

- Lisa C

“Love Elevate Yoga! Thank you to Jamie and all of her instructors. I am new to Yoga, and wasn’t sure if it was for me. I can tell you it is! Every time I enter the studio I feel welcomed and at peace. They offer a variety of classes and different teachers; all of who are inspirational and helpful. I truly feel that the Yoga experience is not only helping my body but my mind as well. All my classmates have been kind and supportive and I feel empowered by their strength and skills as we all grow at our own pace. Thank you again for opening up my eyes, mind and heart to a beautiful and nurturing experience. I also love that there are charity events, special workshops and meditation classes available to all who want to broaden their horizons. Namaste.”

- Kim V.

“I chose the Yogaworks training because I liked that their core philosophy was centered around safety in practice. And, that they teach modifications for any type of body, to ensure that the student is getting the most out of their practice, while minimizing injury. This allows Yoga to be practiced saftely by anyone at any age. Being 45, I was concerned that maybe I was “past the peak” age to be doing something like this, especially considering the fact that I already had numerous annoying health issues….I could not have been more wrong however. Because of the style of teaching and the reminder that if you are true to your own body and practice (that Yoga is not a competitive sport!) we all can enjoy the health benefits (body and mind) of Yoga. This is the “word” that I cannot wait to spread out there to anyone who thinks they cannot do Yoga….”

- Sonya

“I was searching for an alignment based yoga training program to develop confidence that my practice was within my body’s capacity to achieve maximum health benefits with minimal risk of injury. I wanted to safely deepen my yoga practice without any intention to teach. The in-depth organized structure of the YogaWorks Teacher Training Program coursework outline caught my attention. At first, I was concerned that the abundance of information could potentially be overwhelming. However, the material was taught in a logical, step-by-step fashion with positive reinforcement using visuals and hands-on training that enhanced learning and made remembering it almost second nature. The trainers are nurturing coaches skillful in tailoring the training to meet each participant’s individual goals by providing guidance, encouragement and, if needed, tough love through moments of self-doubt. Their knowledge, dedication and compassion were instrumental in making this challenging program enjoyable, but transformative. As a result of a successful program, today I have the confidence that comes with demonstrated mastery of basic and intermediary yoga concepts, philosophy and proper instructional techniques to be an enthusiastic and aspiring yoga teacher. ”

- Isabel