As a teacher myself of many years’ experience, I am only too aware of the importance the teacher’s attitude and approach has to the confidence and well-being of the student. Amanda’s deceptively gentle, relaxed approach masks her well-planned, experienced & knowledgeable skills. I opted for individual tuition as a total beginner with no confidence in my physical ability or commitment. I suffer from considerable muscular pain, especially back pain and had been advised that Yoga would be a good means of helping combat this.
I began the sessions extremely nervously as in 1-1 sessions there is nowhere to hide! However, I also felt I would benefit more from being guided individually. My daughter had found Amanda for me and made me a gift of the initial 2 sessions. I have to say, this is one of the finest presents I have ever received!
Amanda’s teaching is indeed inspirational and from being someone who approached the whole Yoga concept with some trepidation, I am now something of a convert, practising daily at home in between the sessions with Amanda and incorporating Yoga into my normal daily life. I have gained flexibility of movement, skills in pain-management and methods of relaxation for both mental and physical stress.
I admire the way in which Amanda intuitively picks up on my needs in the sessions, incorporating movements & exercises to help the particular problem. In addition, she has introduced me to the Yoga approach to life which is a positive life skill. She is interesting, skilled, encouraging and good fun so that the sessions, whilst being demanding and rigorous, are actually enjoyable. I cannot recommend her too highly.
