The Hadley Yoga Studio - testimonials

"Susan offers Real Yoga for Real People! None of these skin and bone
teachers who can put their legs over their shoulders and touch the
ears of the person behind them! It's a discouraging vision.
And with Susan, we get music and good stories and we get to laugh
our way through our being ballerina rejects, which only inspires us further."
- Sylvia R., 53

"I feel blessed to have found such an incredible
teacher. When I decided to try yoga, I thought it
might be a good stress reliever, but you've given
me the tools for so much more. Thank you for
your patience, humor and whimsy."
- Rose T., 24

"I love the little stories Susan tells at the end of
the class, especially the one of the butterfly and the
cocoon. Susan brings enormous peace to so many,
her classes are the best- healthwise, spiritually and
in so many other ways. A breath of fresh air amidst
the rat race we are engaged in. Also even though I
don't know the other people in the class personally,
it almost seems there is an invisible sisterhood
that builds up among the students."
- Ramanie H., 53

"I love this yoga class! Susan's expertise,
wisdom, humor & heart make her a terrific
and fun teacher. The class provides me with a
place to experience as much challenge and
support as I want from week to week. It is a
safe place to explore many mind-body-spirit
dynamics and enjoy all the growth and
satisfaction that come as a result.
I feel blessed!"
- Piper F., 53

"I have been taking yoga classes from Susan
Valentine for four years, and I can't begin to
describe the difference this has made in my life.
Susan is a fabulous, inspired, dedicated, highly
intuitive teacher, and her classes are filled
with a radiant spiritual energy."
- Judy H., 51

"Yoga with Susan is wonderful, because of her supportive, encouraging approach and her focus on the individual and what each of us can achieve, rather than on some competitive ideal which can cause us stress when we fail to meet it. The classes she runs are warm and welcoming and foster a spirit of sharing and support and safety. After a class with Susan, I find myself energized, calmed and holding a sense that I have helped my body, soul and mind by practicing yoga."
- Fay Z., 63

"At the Hadley Yoga Studio I found a warm, intimate
and inspiring environment in which to practice. Because
of the small class size students get personal attention.
Susan encourages her students to listen to their bodies
and go at their own pace. She makes an effort to meet the
needs of all her students, making The Hadley Yoga Studio
a wonderful place to learn and grow."
- Amanda T., 24

"Susan has one of the most beautiful voices and kindest hearts
that I know. She uses both wisely to guide her yogis through
the rhythms of breath and subtle transitions of mind that occur
within the transitions of the poses, creating a compassionate
place that each yogi can access and endlessly adapt to
their personal style. I love her classes."
- Julia W., 38

"I felt compelled to write this down after I read your
story about the healing in your body...
Three years ago i could barely walk. For one year, I could
not sleep, get out of bed - I needed help to put my shoes
on. Each move was excruciating. I walked with a limp and
worried that I would end up in a wheelchair. I saw several
doctors; to no avail. I had not practiced yoga for some
time. The doctors told me I could not do anything active -
everything I enjoy. Despite doctor's warnings, I turned to
my yoga practice (big time) - I listened to my body.
Everyday I felt better and stronger. It has been over 3
years since that time and the doctors say, "Keep doing
what your doing!" Now I feel great in my body - when I
don't practice, however, I notice remnants of that pain.
Reading your piece triggered painful moments but also the
joy I feel now when I get out of bed every morning."
- Joanne L., 43

"I love receiving the Thai bodywork from Susan. During the sessions I feel like a King. Afterwards I always feel great - relaxed, cleansed and pampered. At one point I went into a bodywork session with pains in my back muscles that had been bothering me for several weeks. When I left the session they were gone and never came back!"
- Kirk P., 35

I'd like to thank Kirk for the wonderful job he did,
mentoring me to become this site's web master.
~ Susan

"I've had some trouble for some moons now
whereby my lower half has felt disconnected
from my upper half. For years I've been
encouraged to try yoga by several people.
When I left your class, my legs truly felt like
my own again, like they could not only
carry my weight, but were an integrated
part of my being. I actually considered
going for a jog, something I haven't done
for well over a year. I find your gentle
encouragement and authoritative direction
to be very reassuring and I am very
grateful to have found you and your
soothingly beautiful space."
- Susie W., 35

namaste ~ acknowledging the divine within each other.



"I feel blessed to have found such an incredible teacher. When I decided to try yoga, I thought it might be a good stress reliever, but you've given me the tools for so much more. Thank you for your patience, humor and whimsy." - Rose T., 24
"I love the little stories Susan tells at the end of the class, especially the one of the butterfly and the cocoon. Susan brings enormous peace to so many, her classes are the best- healthwise, spiritually and in so many other ways. A breath of fresh air amidst the rat race we are engaged in. Also even though I don't know the other people in the class personally, it almost seems there is an invisible sisterhood that builds up among the students." - Ramanie H., 53
"I love this yoga class! Susan's expertise, wisdom, humor & heart make her a terrific and fun teacher. The class provides me with a place to experience as much challenge and support as I want from week to week. It is a safe place to explore many mind-body-spirit dynamics and enjoy all the growth and satisfaction that come as a result. I feel blessed!" - Piper F., 53
"I have been taking yoga classes from Susan Valentine for four years, and I can't begin to describe the difference this has made in my life. Susan is a fabulous, inspired, dedicated, highly intuitive teacher, and her classes are filled with a radiant spiritual energy." - Judy H., 51
	"Yoga with Susan is wonderful, because of her supportive, encouraging approach and her focus on the individual and what each of us can achieve, rather than on some competitive ideal which can cause us stress when we fail to meet it. The classes she runs are warm and welcoming and foster a spirit of sharing and support and safety. After a class with Susan, I find myself energized, calmed and holding a sense that I have helped my body, soul and mind by practicing yoga." - Fay Z., 63
"At the Hadley Yoga Studio I found a warm, intimate and inspiring environment in which to practice. Because of the small class size students get personal attention. Susan encourages her students to listen to their bodies and go at their own pace. She makes an effort to meet the needs of all her students, making The Hadley Yoga Studio a wonderful place to learn and grow." - Amanda T., 24
"Susan has one of the most beautiful voices and kindest hearts that I know. She uses both wisely to guide her yogis through the rhythms of breath and subtle transitions of mind that occur within the transitions of the poses, creating a compassionate place that each yogi can access and endlessly adapt to their personal style. I love her classes." - Julia W., 38
"I felt compelled to write this down after I read your story about the healing in your body... Three years ago i could barely walk. For one year, I could not sleep, get out of bed - I needed help to put my shoes on. Each move was excruciating. I walked with a limp and worried that I would end up in a wheelchair. I saw several doctors; to no avail. I had not practiced yoga for some time. The doctors told me I could not do anything active - everything I enjoy. Despite doctor's warnings, I turned to my yoga practice (big time) - I listened to my body. Everyday I felt better and stronger. It has been over 3 years since that time and the doctors say, "Keep doing what your doing!" Now I feel great in my body - when I don't practice, however, I notice remnants of that pain. Reading your piece triggered painful moments but also the joy I feel now when I get out of bed every morning." - Joanne L., 43
"I love receiving the Thai bodywork from Susan. During the sessions I feel like a King. Afterwards I always feel great - relaxed, cleansed and pampered. At one point I went into a bodywork session with pains in my back muscles that had been bothering me for several weeks. When I left the session they were gone and never came back!" - Kirk P., 35 I'd like to thank Kirk for the wonderful job he did, mentoring me to become this site's web master. ~ Susan

"I've had some trouble for some moons now whereby my lower half has felt disconnected from my upper half. For years I've been encouraged to try yoga by several people. When I left your class, my legs truly felt like my own again, like they could not only carry my weight, but were an integrated part of my being. I actually considered going for a jog, something I haven't done for well over a year. I find your gentle encouragement and authoritative direction to be very reassuring and I am very grateful to have found you and your soothingly beautiful space." - Susie W., 35