Rachel
"From big picture concepts down to the little details, learning from Valerie and Amy at Elemental School of Yoga is completely changing the way I teach. Their knowledge of advanced practices adds so much to the skill set from my 200 hour YTT, and I know that continuing my teacher training with them will only bring more possibilities to those in my classes and to my own personal practice. They care immensely for their students and foster a sense of community in a way that brings so much love and light to all of us."
Sarah
"Val and Amy taught well beyond philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and asanas. They encouraged my classmates and I to figure out what kind of yoga teacher we want to be. They instilled acceptance, courage and openness in every one of us. They gave us opportunities to warm up to teaching, so we were comfortable. I am forever grateful for their mentorship, and their practice has helped me enormously." - First graduating class of the Elemental School of Yoga
Kelly
"Curiosity and an eagerness to learn and to understand brought me to yoga teacher training. The experience so thoughtfully created by Val and Amy introduced and explored so many aspects of yoga - ancient texts and stories, koshas, doshas, anatomy, chakras, breathing, meditation, poses and so much more. I was surprised by the depth and beauty of yoga, by the connection with my classmates, by the joy in witnessing their growth and by my own lush blossoming. Thank you Amy and Val!I love the feeling of being so much more aware and engaged with the world around me. Funny how our yoga mats really are magic carpets to living life fully."
Tracy
"Positively. Lifechanging. I took the 200 hour YTT with Val and Amy as a way to deepen my practice and understand yoga beyond the asanas. What I got from it was so very much more. I discovered so much about yoga, but also about myself. Amy and Val led with compassion, deep knowledge, encouragement and humour. Their feedback was detailed, personal, and helped us all learn and move forward in our practice. I can't recommend Elemental School of Yoga highly enough."
Anne
"Attending Elemental Yoga School was such a valuable experience for my personal practice. Amy and Val are exceptionally skilled and genuinely kind, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere in every class. The curriculum was comprehensive, offering detailed technical training on yoga poses and insightful lessons in yogic philosophy. Also, the sense of community was remarkable! My fellow classmates were such a wonderful group of people, allowing for a positive, safe learning space. Reflecting on this journey, I'm reminded of Patanjali's sutra 1.14: "Sa tu dīrghakāla nairantarya satkārāsevito dṛḍhabhūmiḥ" - Practice becomes firmly grounded when well attended to for a long time, without break, and with enthusiasm. Life-changing experience!"
Kelly
"I extend my heartfelt appreciation to Val and Amy for providing an enriching 50 hour Restorative certification program. Their knowledge is inspiring and I am thankful for this amazing experience. It was a privilege to learn from these caring instructors. I highly recommend this training to those who are looking to elevate their skills and knowledge in restorative yoga."
Suzy
"Knowledgeable, creative, supportive, patient, fun, kind and mentors are just a few words that come to mind, when I think of my experience with Val and Amy. The safe and fun community that they create allows me to grow and explore at my own pace. I love that they both offer different approaches and challenge you to be open to the experience, which has helped me grow in my own personal practice but also as a teacher. I appreciate all that I have learned and continue to learn from them and our yogi community. Thank you, Val and Amy for sharing your knowledge with me and I am excited to continue to learn from you both."
Nancy
"After many, many years of talking about it, I finally signed up for yoga teacher training. I am forever grateful to have found Elemental School of Yoga. Surrounded by likeminded others eager to learn and lean into exploring yoga more fully, we were expertly guided by Amy and Val throughout the months of our course. They created a safe and welcoming space for all of us and they continue to provide support to me as a new yoga teacher. It was a profoundly impactful choice to complete this training and I'm so glad to have connected with Amy and Val."
Kouloud
"Yoga teacher training was always on my mind. It was just never the right time. Until I met Val and Amy and Elemental School of Yoga. Freshly post partum after my second baby in less than a year and a half, I was terrified to say the least. Amy and Val cultivated an accepting, inclusive, informative, loving environment that allowed us all to shine and grow together. I shed many tears in that studio and grew so much, not only in my practice but in my daily life. From philosophy to practice to anatomy to breathing and so much more, all encompassing - we learned it all. I made forever friends and I often find myself thinking of the special times I had over those 8 months. I miss it a lot and I appreciate the experience more than I could ever express. Thank you Val and Amy!"
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