Anna Semlyen BWY Dip, MA PPE (Oxon), MSc Health Econ. Tel: 01904 654355, Email: anna@yogainyork.co.uk

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"Anna creates a very caring and calming atmosphere which makes her yoga sessions special. I feel more grounded, energetic and balanced. I achieve more in sport because I now breathe much better."
Julie Howarth-Pulleyn

"Anna's classes allow you to learn and practice yoga at your own pace and level in a really friendly and non-competitive environment. I have developed a heightened awareness of self, both in terms of the body and the mind. I find it the perfect tonic for a busy day - it gives you a chance to revive your body, to re-centre you mind and to put life back into perspective. I always leave feeling more positive but also very peaceful."
Helen Lyons

"Regarding pregnancy yoga - I've really enjoyed all the classes and found them very relaxing. It has been so helpful to hear lots of advice about active birth positions, breastfeeding e.t.c. as these finer details have not been covered at the parentcraft group at the Hospital. I will defintely return for parent and baby yoga classes."
Lisa Barry

"I look forward to Anna's classes each week as they give me time to spend on myself with no distractions. Yoga helps me to be fit, healthy and relaxed in my body and in my mind - and the benefits last all through the week until the next class!"
Caroline Moore

"Yoga is an enjoyable way to unwind & relax after a busy day at work. The meditation element in particular has taught me how to clear my mind of mental clutter and to de-stress."
Claire Harris

"I feel more supple and flexible. My posture has improved since doing Yoga."
Joan Warner

"Anna's Tuesday class is just perfect for me. One hour, straight after work, not too strenuous, always enjoyable."
Mike Turton

"I'm always rushing about, busy at home and busy at work. Yoga lets me slow things down and balance things out."
Christine Jeanette

"Going to Anna's classes has been very meaningful....its helped me to examine many choices for my own personal health and I have started to look at many everyday things in a new light. Its also great fun!"
Julia Davis

"I feel Yoga is an absolute must to keep people sane in this mad, mad world!".
Caroline Boom

"Anna's classes are good for introducing you to the practice of yoga and excellent for keeping you motivated to improve. Lessons cover everything from theory to physical exercise and help me to keep sane in a busy world!"
Katie Rees

"Time for me - awareness of myself, my body, balance and to recharge the batteries."
Robyn Oldham

"Classes induce positive thought and are a pre-cursor to the best night's sleep and most productive day each week."
Beryl Rowntree

"Anna's classes have helped me so much. Fragments of awareness jump up unexpectedly in the stresses and strains of daily life - bringing me a more relaxed, understanding, peaceful attitude."
Ruth Lindars

"I strongly recommend Anna Semlyen's personal yoga lessons. She exudes calm to her clients and I have found the relaxation exercises particularly beneficial."
Eva Robards

"I have always known about, and believed in, the benefits of yoga, but to find that it can be used as a tool for weight loss is fantastic. Since starting the yoga for weight loss classes, in January, I have lost two-inches (a dress size) all over (in 5 months). The class is great because it aids weight loss without losing the essence and integrity of yoga".

Helen B

Helen B

"I have found Anna's one on one mother/baby yoga sessions an absolute delight. Both myself and Alfred have felt the benefits. For me personally i feel stronger, have toned up and definitely feel calmer and more energetic. Alfred loves his yoga sessions and I have found that not only does the yoga tire him out, which makes him sleep better!! Anna has taught me a number of techniques to calm him when he is upset and crying which are invaluable.

The really lovely thing about mother/baby yoga is its something that benefits us both, but it also helps us bond, there is nothing nicer than doing yoga with Alfred and looking at his face giggling whilst we are doing our movements. Importantly it also allows me to fit in some exercise in the day which is fun for us both and means that i can do it because Alfred isn't getting bored! I really cann't recommend mother/baby yoga enough and Anna is a wonderful teacher who focuses on both mother and baby as a whole."
Clare Pritchard, mum to Alfred 6 months

"Baby yoga is great. Anna is very relaxed with the children. It's my haven in the week. My boy's been since he was 6 weeks, he's 6 months now and gets so much out of the class. At first it really helped me to be physically confident with him. Now it helps with trying to show him how to use his hands as well as with doing yoga and play exercies. It's worth the money because it encompasses so much: learning about yoga together, being physical together, focussed one to one time, social time, an opportunity to be quiet."
Kate West

"Orla's a natural yogi. At baby yoga she's the best behaved she is all week."
Alison Toolan, mum to Orla, 6 months

Drawings: John Scott Ashtanga.