Testimonials
SOME WORDS FROM STUDENTS AND FRIENDS
“Just to be in Padma’s presence is to feel her radiance and resiliency, never mind her vast knowledge of the yoga sutras and understanding of the Sanskrit language. Padma inspires us to live life fully.” – Kate Potter, Yoga Therapist, Vancouver
“Padma is a gifted teacher who breathes life and relevance into the ancient teachings of yogic philosophy and meditation. She answers questions with grace and ease, sharing her keen intellect and wealth of meditation experience. Padma has taught me foundational meditation techniques, but more importantly she has imparted a spirit of freedom into my practice. I leave her classes with renewed clarity, brightness and ease of mind.” – Patrick Warren, Architect, Vancouver
“Padma deftly explores the full spectrum of yoga with knowledge and a contagious enthusiasm. She is an articulate teacher who speaks from her formidable depth of experience with humour and compassion. As empowering as they are inspiring, Padma’s classes always leave me energized and centered. Participants come away from her courses with a variety of tools which not only deepen their practice, but enrich every aspect of their lives.” – Michael Whitfield, Yoga Instructor, Vancouver
“Thank you, Padma, for introducing me to yoga for the first time many years ago on TV on “Living Yoga”. I fell in love immediately with yoga and now try to do either your “Mountain” or “Ocean” DVDs at home once a week and I’m learning to meditate, too. I consider you my guru and find your voice playing in our home soothes and calms everyone. Thank you for your beautiful gentle spirit and for your expertise and guidance as a yogi and for helping me to find an oasis of peace through yoga in a busy stressful life.” - Nancy Lewis
“Thank you for bringing your dedicated practice and studentship from the Himalayas to our hearts.” – Dillon
“Padma yoga is the only yoga show that I watch, I subscribe to the channel
One, only for this reason, so I wanted to thank you once again for giving
us this wonderful chance of feeling better.” - Estelle Cazeneuve, Montréal, Québec
“Fantastic! This woman knows Yoga and it shows.” – TV Viewer
“I just wanted to say I used your Freedom From Flight Anxiety meditation on a recent flight and it helped me so much, I actually enjoyed the flight! I’ve recently developed fear during take-off and the meditation was so effective, we were well airbound before I even noticed!” - Gabrielle Koonin
“We think your new series which we catch in Sydenham, is one of the BEST. It is a great blend of the various branches of yoga and a greta way to start the day.” – Hazel Hobbs, Ontario
“I think your new series of programs has a wonderful ‘well-formedness’ that belies a great deal of thought that has gone into them. The programs exemplify a multi-layered approach to yoga which you have always emphasized in your workshops. There is a physical approach to the workings of the body [movement, breath, balance etc.]; your developing interest in Sanskrit which I find fascinating as it describes body-states and mind-states which we really don’t have equivalent words for in Western languages; and finally the linkage between the particular ‘word for the day’ as it returns and amplifies the particular yoga positions that you have just described . In medicine, there is a shameful lack of attention to what is normal activity for healthy humans. For example, why do we never ask patients what do they enjoy, gain pleasure or a sense of utility from? What is their sense of completeness, beauty, wellness, wholeness?” – Niel Hobbs, Queens University
“It feels as though I am in the studio with you. You have become an inspiring friend over the years. Thank you! Absolutely love the show. I do not experience the aches and pain in my hips anymore that I did about 10 years ago. I just realized today during mediatation the absence of pain and discomfort. Its wonderful. I can’t even tell you when it disappeared but it did. Yoga just makes me feel good and happier.” – Lin Watson, Saskatoon
” I was so happy to see Padma back. Hands down, the best yoga show on television. Padma, your gentle and friendly rapport coupled with your great yoga expertise make this a pleasure to participate with.Thank you, thank you, thank you.” - Maria Vial, Calgary, AB
“I have a chance to hide away and follow your lovely class. I been in Yoga for over 30 Years, I`m getting a lot of strengths and happiness back by doing Yoga with you and your ladies.” – R. Kusiak
“Watching your show, I began to eat right, exercise, lose weight and felt so good about myself. My friends and family and husband noticed the difference in my attitude towards life’s joys and also struggles. You’re an inspiration to us all!!” – F. Lara
“As always Padma is so approachable and willing to answer questions. Lots of helpful content, easy to understand.”
“The chanting Sanskrit at the end was a beautiful ending for the day, it was such a welcoming environment, there was a positive energy.” – Nichole
“Fantastic workshop, I learned a lot and loved Padma energy – very calm and peaceful Thanks so much.” – Anne Marie
“THAT WAS GREAT! Liked all the opportunity for discussion, liked the opportunity to ask question, it was nice to have movement interspersed with learning, Thank you. Very nice to be here with all like minded people. To be here and will be always a great memory. Thank you you are beautiful.” – Paul Couturie, Williams Lake
“I felt amazing on Monday – centered, balanced, clear and so focused. I just loved the whole weekend. Meeting the other folks, and spending quiet, focused and simple time in such an idyllic space was heavenly. I’d do it again in the fall in a heartbeat! You have a depth and richness and centered there. It was so good to feel that from your presence. You are truly amazing.” Danae, Vancouver
“I would just like to say how much I enjoy yoga and meditation practices, and have never found a video, tv program or person who has instructed like padma, who is so gifted and wonderful…thank you!” – Chrissie Meagher
“Helping me to move forward from just the physical yoga.”
“What an amazing day!! I particularly enjoyed the part about “ego” ad inner thoughts, how to look at them and decide if they are something that needs to be carried. I hope to bring the practice of meditation into my daily routine.
“You are a fabulous teacher and a great inspiration! Thank you for sharing your gift!” – Margo Jacobson
“Although there are now many different yoga programs on tv, yours is my favorite. Please continue to share your knowledge and practice with us! I particularly like how you introduce the poses with warm-ups, your explanations and talks about the philosophy of yoga and the Sanskrit words, the meditations, breathing and mudras. I am enjoying the Modern Meditations series and like the applications to everyday situations. Thank you also for showing the use of a wall to many of the poses.” – Elsa Sotelo, Ottawa, Ontario
“Padma, you seem to be always speaking directly to me. I think you are the best ..which is why I would like to purchase your DVD’s.” – Randie Blair
“I really like the simplicity of the set, the easy to follow instructions, and the feeling of tranquility that follows after viewing the content. I wish you well as the season progresses, keep on teaching, it is truly your calling! – Cheryl
“To all the ones that have chosen the Padma Yoga series, every day (and it’s been many months now!) I have the chance to practice with Padma Yoga. These 28 minutes, or so, are giving me a new definition of feeling well. I suffer with a severe case of fibromyalgia and this program not only bring asanas that are accessible but the addition of spirituality is a balm.” – Viewer
