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Over the years I have had the opportunity to study with many of the best yoga teachers. But I feel particularly fortunate to have been introduced to Lori. Lori’s gentle grace and light hearted style belie a profound understanding of yogic practice and teaching methods. She is the laughing Taoist master She is skilled in the practice of yoga and gifted as a teacher.
I have taken both group and private lessons with Lori In her group classes she brings a fantastic ability to work on many levels and with students of varying abilities. Everyone benefits from her attentive and generous way.
Nowhere is Lori’s unique insight and passion for Yoga more visible and available than in her private sessions. Her years of experience helped me find relief from chronic back pain. And her ever deepening studies and knowledge are a tremendous resource of information. She is highly aware of each students needs and is able to make gentle and yet very effective corrections in alignment, posture and movement that are so essential to a successful yoga practice.
She combines her gentle caring with laughter and good humor and brings ease and easiness to the experience. Physically she has helped me with strength, balance and flexibility. Her perceptiveness and training enabled her to relieve my chronic back pain through thoughtfully designed movements in her private sessions
She helps each student develop a careful correct and individual practice that will last a lifetime. She was instrumental in helping me restore mobility after a broken foot injury. Lori’s exceptional insight into her students needs creates a powerful, challenging and productive learning environment Wherever I am when I arrive I leave Lori’s studio feeling uplifted physically and spiritually . I always feel better after going to Lori’s class.
Sincerely,
Susan Sparkman-Sperandio
Realtor
Katonah NY
I have been a client of Lori's for nearly ten years. Her classes are as challenging as her personality is engaging. I love the fact that she begins our Thursday morning class by asking, "How is everyone feeling today?". She is such a professional that she can customize and conduct a session according to the immediate needs of her students. I have practiced yoga on and off since my college days and am grateful to have found such a wonderful teacher. Namaste and thank you, Lori!
Lisa Ferry, Kent Lakes, NY
Lori is an exceptional yoga instructor. She is open and giving and in each one of her classes, individual attention is given to each student. Everyone gets the help that he or she needs. If you are lucky enough to take private sessions with Lori, you will find a session that is planned just for you. I have been in both group classes and individual sessions and believe that Lori has made a big difference in the way that I feel.
Susan Vazquez
I have been a student of Lori's for almost 3 years now , my name is Mary Ann, I started with Lori as a beginner in yoga I could not do a lot of the poses' at first but with Lori's help and amazing support and confidence she gives in her class's makes one want to keep trying to succeed in those poses'. Lori is and has been a wonderful teacher besides her great skill she is also very knowledgeable of the history of all types of yoga's and body parts to help with difficult areas' of one's body. I was unable to do the squat pose for a year but continuing on and never giving up I have now been able to achieve this pose as many others. I highly recommend Lori to anyone who is interested in getting healthy and fit. Lori makes a person feel very comfortable and works patiently with every person in her class's she is truly gifted and wonderful and I hope to continue on with her as long as life allows. I truly wish her much blessings and helping many more like she has helped me, I am truly grateful for all she has done for me as I am sure for many others. Thanks to Lori I have benefited much from her class's and her knowledge and enjoy the hard work of yoga to maintain and healthy and more calmer life.
Mary Ann Esposito
I highly recommend Lori to you. She has been so instrumental in my mental and physical well being. She intuitively knows exactly what I need at the moment I need it; whether it be a physical adjustment, words of wisdom to inspire me or her sense of humor to make me chuckle. I truly have grown so much from her teachings. I always look forward to class. She is better than chocolate.
Lisa Martin
Doing energy healing sessions with Lori is not only a deeply relaxing experience, but as time goes by I began to peel away at the layers of unconscious energy patterns holding me back in my life. I am now more awake and aware of who I really am. I feel so much gratitude for your unwavering commitment and presence.
Emily Mallon
If you want to change your body, look no further! I came to Lori with goals for myself and never looked back. When those goals were accomplished, we made new goals. Lori is that rare combination of toughness and kindness who helps you power through a well thought out workout session. She helps you to go beyond what you may think your limits are. Her knowledge is so impressive, and her sense of humor comes through at those moments when needed most! She won't let you quit, and she really cares about your individual needs. I couldn't give a higher recommendation for a personal trainer.
Nini Marceca
I've been practicing yoga with Lori for over 6 years. An amazing spiritual and physical experience. Life changing!
Julie Skaller
I have been practicing yoga with Lori for almost nine years, she is an excellent teacher, always well prepared, gives excellent personal instruction, designs the practice to suit each individual and has an engaging personality. Her instruction has been pivotal to my overall health and flexibility.
Jay Lindsay