Testamonials

I have had the fortune of watching Flissy turn from a student to a strong, giving and attentive teacher. I have been practicing yoga irregularly, but over 10 years with many different teachers and styles. Recently, speaking throughout the preparation as the students attempted a familiar posture, she taught an awareness of very subtle yet important ways to improve one's position in the pose. Flissy's focus on preparation being as important as the final pose, discussing and explaining the concept of the "inner spiral" from the toes to the core being one's support throughout the preparation, was new to me. Later, as we prepared for a backbend exercise (Ustrasana/Camel), she allowed us to find our own way, but when she saw me struggling with the completion, was able to verbalize what I could not see or sense for myself – that I was actually fighting myself on my less-flexible side, angling up with the second shoulder while reaching rather than back and down. She guided me to giving up a certain instinctive fear - falling backward – and reaching with intent equally on both sides. In days since, I have surprised myself by repeating and continue this pose successfully on my own, giving me a sense of accomplishment and readiness to work toward further flexibility and strength in my naturally "bad" back. I look forward to checking in with Flissy again soon!
—Nora L. (1/23/09)