testimonials & kind words

It's always nice one to hear what other think of something before you try it yourself. Something that people have said are really helpful to them are testimonials, reviews and feedback - authentic words make a huge difference. So here are some recent feedback collected from my yoga classes & workshops over the past few years, in and around York. Including from my Pregnancy Yoga, Fertility Yoga, Slow Sundays workshops, Yoga For Beginners. You can also find more reviews on the Yoga For Modern Life Facebook page here.

If you come to my classes and workshops and would like to leave some feedback please let me know, I'd really love to hear from you. 

Pregnancy Yoga Classes

"I can't recommend Susan highly enough, she's a real pregnancy expert" KH

"Without question Susan is wonderful, very knowledgeable in many areas of pregnancy and birth and I loved the structure of the class which allowed time to reflect on your week and get to know the other mums. I'd also really recommend her Hypnobirthing courses too - amazing"  SS

"Susan is just amazing. All round support and a wonderful sense of community with the other mums."   LH

“I’d like to thank you for your classes over the last few months. Another mum and I were talking about just how helpful they had been to us both. The way you create a community through the classes is very special. Your knowledge and passion for all things women/ labour/ birth has given us both great confidence and I personally can’t thank you enough.” JL

“First came to Susan for pregnancy yoga and absolutely adored it! From complete novice to convert. I now attend weekly classes with Susan as she just puts me so at ease and has such a magical voice which is so relaxing. She really is something else. Highly recommend” 💕🥰 “ SB

"I very much enjoyed the class and everyone was so lovely :). I actually arrived there with a few symptoms of sciatica and left completely pain free so that was great. Looking forward to this week already." IN, York

"The yoga breathing exercises were definitely so very helpful during the labour, thank you  very much" KD

"I absolutely loved my first class!! It was so so relaxing and exactly what I needed. Can't wait for more! " RH, York

"I was induced but I was still very calm and I used all the breathing techniques I learnt at pregnancy yoga to get me through-  and it really did help. I only needed gas and air throughout. Amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it! " SB, York

 "Thanks for all of these lovely months of sharing your wisdom in pregnancy yoga,  and I am so looking forward to the mum and baby yoga classes! I can't wait for this little one to arrive now.  Thanks for all the info, it's so great." IS, York

“Thank you for your on going support and filling me with strength and positivity. “ HS, York

"I had a great time last Monday, felt totally relaxed and woke up feeling refreshed on Tuesday!" SL, York

"I very much enjoyed the class and everyone was so lovely :). I actually arrived there with a few symptoms of sciatica and left completely pain free so that was great." IS, York

"Thank you for tonight's class, I feel so relaxed and connected with my baby." R

See more reviews and kind words on the Pregnancy Yoga  page here. And also on my Yoga For Modern Life Facebook Page here.

Slow Sundays Yoga Workshops

" Slow Sundays are a wonderful, nourishing and way to gently stretch and have some you time. Perfect for all ability yogis to check in with their bodies and breathe. Highly recommended" ES, York  

“Susan is a wonderful teacher and all-round excellent human. From restorative yoga to day retreats, 'Slow Sunday' workshops and the brilliant sessions she's been hosting online during lockdown, everything she does is thoughtful, considered and, most importantly, makes a genuine difference to the way you feel.No BS; just calming, relaxing movement and meditation in a kind, supportive space. No matter how stressed or anxious I am before a session, I always feel comfortable being there and never fail to come away feeling peaceful. Thank you Susan 🙏⭐️🧙‍♂️” LH

"You created a very special space, and the yoga was so relaxing & nurturing - thank you!"  RP, York

"Thanks so much for delicious afternoon. I learn something new about myself after every practice. You’re so inspiring ." LC, York

" 'Slow Sundays' are a wonderful, nourishing and way to gently stretch and have some you time. Perfect for all abilty yogis to check in with their bodies and breathe. Highly recommended"  EP, York

“I had a really lovely time on Sunday, thank you for such a wonderful workshop. I felt very rested.“ MH

“In these stressful times, the online courses I have joined, Slow Down Sunday and Thursday Relaxation are a life line. Being together with others in this virtual space is nourishing and calming. Highly recommended for everyone.” EL

"Hello Susan thank you for yesterday's slow Sunday session. What a wonderful way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon. It is very rare for me to have that time for me and it was just what I needed." JS, York

"Thank you – and the session was as lovely as ever. So lovely I have even bought myself  a yoga bolster!" AG, York

“I loved my afternoon session with you today! It was the perfect start to my half term to unwind, open up my senses and clear my busy head ready for a week’s rest. Thank you so much Susan! I can highly recommend such sessions for people with busy lives as a way of stopping, reflecting and... breathe!” HG

Mum & Baby Postnatal Yoga

“Susan is just an absolute babe. Me and little one attended her mum and baby yoga for months. It was so nice to take the time for a good stretch which I needed more than ever after carrying my little chunk around. It's so nice to be able to chat and get advice/tips from other mums or just have a little rant about mum life. Susan is so kind, friendly and approachable. I always look forward to yoga with Susan! I didn't do her hypnobirthing or baby massage course, or the pregnancy yoga classes but I'm so ready to sign myself up for my next pregnancy and would recommend them to anybody even though I haven't done them because I know Susan is so knowledgeable and experienced.” BC, York

“I would definitely recommend Susan’s yoga classes for both pre and postnatal yoga. Susan has such a calm and approachable manner that you feel completely at ease to approach her about any worries. The postnatal classes were a little escapism for me and my little boy each week, small classes which makes it less daunting to chat openly to other parents, whilst doing some gentle yoga stretches. I’ve made some lovely friends from those classes who I still meet up regularly with now. I will miss Susan’s yoga, but hope to continue to make her Friday socials. Thank you Susan for everything last year x x x” EH

“Susan's class was the first class I joined after having my daughter, I was really nervous about going but Susan is fantastic at welcoming you in. The chance to have a stretch and some time out with your baby is brilliant and the connections with the other Mum's is something I relied on in the first few months and still do. Just chatting to a group who are all in the same place as you is so reassuring. Being able to chat honestly, feed and change my baby and enjoy a cup of tea on top of having a lovely strengthening stretch as fantastic. I miss the class now my cheeky girl is crawling but would reccomend it to all new Mums. No matter how tired I was I always left feeling refreshed and restored” AH

“Susan's yoga classes are truly magic! I started mum & baby yoga with Susan when my little boy was 8 weeks old and we carried on right up until he was 8 months (when I went back to work - would have carried on longer otherwise!) What a treat to have that hour each week to stretch & relax, the babies all seem to find it hilarious too watching their mummies in various yoga poses. Since I've been back at work I've been trying to get to the Slow Sunday workshops when I can, they are the most wonderful self care - you really have no idea how much tension you're carrying in your body until you make a conscious effort to relax and Susan is excellent at that. Can't wait for the next one! Best yoga in York if not beyond.” NM

“Where to start! Susan is simply amazing. I’m gutted we didn’t know about her amazing classes with my first child. Her pregnancy and postnatal yoga classes are so relaxing and nurturing. She really cares about each and every person in class and she’s genuinely one of the nicest and most informed people I’ve ever met. Using Susan’s breathing techniques helped me achieve an amazing drug free labour and calm and happy home birth. Her post natal class is a highlight of our week. She creates such a warm and friendly atmosphere and provides fantastic support for local mums. I really cant recommend her enough. A million stars!” DC

“What a lovely year of pregnancy and mama and baby yoga I have had. Susan has created such a warm, easy and friendly space for all of us when we need it the most. She is just so supportive and full knowledge you can tell her whole heart is in this. Thank you💛and I am really looking forward to your slow Sundays workshop! x” LJ

Yoga For All

"I always look forward to doing yoga with Susan, it's really helped my flexibility and my balance"     RG, York

"I would definitely recommend Susan's classes to anyone interested in yoga, from beginners to the more experienced. Thank you Susan."  RB,York

"Susan is the calm in the storm of modern life" LF, Yorkshire

"It's a little slice of calm in my week" KS, York

"I loved class on Tuesday felt really strong and rejuvenated afterward and I needed that :) you are such a fab teacher" VB, York

"Hi Susan - I just wanted to say thank you so much for a lovely class, I really enjoyed it and  have been feeling so anxious lately and that just made me feel so relaxed and happy - so thank you so much" SH, York   

"Better than Prosecco! " SH

Yoga For Beginners

"What a lovely friendly yoga class. Its great for beginners like me and I found Susan to be a very patient teacher" EP, York

"Susan is a fantastic teacher and I love coming to the beginners' class every week. I'd never done yoga before and was pretty nervous that I wouldn't be able to do it and would make a fool of myself, however I needn't have worried. The class is very welcoming and inclusive. Susan explains everything in a really easy-to-follow way and it is really encouraged to go at your own pace. The relaxations at the beginning and end are amazing and I always feel energised afterwards. I'd highly recommended Yoga for Modern Life classes to anyone."  LB, York

"Really well explained, never felt like I can't do something, Susan is always supportive" LB, York

"A great start to what I hope is a new yoga me! I've looked forward to this slot in my week" HD, York

"Calm and relaxed sessions, I've enrolled again already" BF, York

"I've really  enjoyed Susans manner and clear explanations. I've very much enjoyed the course" JD, York