Soraya Yoga

 

 "Soraya skillfully weaves creativity and playfulness into her teaching resulting in a delightful and uplifting experience for the body and soul."

Desiree Rumbaugh,   International Anusara Yoga Teacher, DVD's Include Yoga to the Rescue Feeling Good from Head to Toe, Yoga to the Rescue for Neck and Shoulders, Yoga to the Rescue for Back Pain

 

"Soraya is an informed, dedicated yoga teacher. She integrates gentle breathing and stretching with classic yoga and meditation. It is her kind, spiritual attitude towards humanity and her commitment to living an authentic life which has contributed to a loyal following by her students."

"Soraya’s classes include much more than teaching us yoga positions.  She is all about sharing her knowledge on being a complete person.  She emphasizes the physical and emotional benefits of performing certain poses.  I believe we all leave her class with a genuine feeling of freedom and calm after a long work week.  We are relaxed and ready for the day. She is a blessing to those she encounters."   

 

Terrie from Darien

 

"I have been taking yoga classes with Soraya at the Darien Park District since she started here in January 2009.  I have been practicing yoga for 8 years and have had instructors with all different styles.  I like Soraya's class because she is very welcoming and works with everyone at their own personal level of practice.  Her classes are always low key but she has a fun sense of humor and balances the class with the perfect amount of spirituality.  In my own life, yoga is my "saving grace", it is the one thing that I do for myself for my inner peace, Soraya helps me achieve this."

 

Marilyn Christensen

"I have been attending Soraya’s prenatal yoga class for approximately 4 ½ months.

I love the class!  I live in Lockport and drive to Willowbrook every Monday evening to make sure I am there for it.  It is truly a great ending to a stressful Monday, yet a great refresher to begin the week!  I have never tried yoga before this class and I truly enjoy it!  I would definitely go to more of Soraya’s regular yoga classes after my pregnancy.

Soraya is a great teacher!  You can always sense her calming effect and her bright and pleasant attitude always puts me at ease.  She emits great knowledge and experience while ensuring that we all make safe poses during our pregnancy.  So many of her techniques will be a great help to me in the labor room.  She always helps me to hold my true focus and find my inner peace.  I have always been a person that finds it hard to unwind, but I always leave class feeling calm and rejuvenated.  I would definitely recommend Soraya’s class to anyone! 

Thanks Soraya for making my pregnancy and daily life that much more enjoyable and manageable!"

Jamie

Lockport, IL   

Mkc-Darien   

 

"As a beginning Yoga practitioner I didn’t know what to expect from  class. After the first class, I immediately noticed that my body felt so good!  This is one of the best investments I have made.

Again, I have to emphasize how good your Yoga class makes my body feel!" 

Paula Boland | Specialist | Healthcare | Navigant Consulting, Inc.

 

"My first prenatal yoga class was like being transported to another dimension in which my expanding and changing body was being honored for the harboring of life growing within me. Not only were the asanas targeted for maximum safety and comfort, but Soraya's presence made the entire experience a joy.

 

Soraya exudes a sense of calm compassion that envelopes the class with peace.She tailors each class to the specific issues of the participants at that moment--be it lower back pain, sleeplessness, nausea, or any other of the moment-by-changing moment pregnancy woes.  One leaves her class feeling wrapped in a cocoon of love for one's own body, its magnificence, and for one's baby.  It is truly an experience to delight in!

 

I have been a beneficiary of Soraya's expertise, knowledge, and insight from early in my second trimester.  Not only have I had a deliciously uneventful pregnancy, but I feel wonderful!  I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and could not have more energy. It is my firm belief that participation in yoga, specifically Soraya's prenatal classes, has played a crucial role in my continued good health and strength.

 

It is not often that one has the opportunity to share such a powerful experience such as pregnancy with one so knowledgeable as Soraya.  I feel blessed to have stumbled into her first prenatal class.  Now I can hardly wait for my baby to be born so we can both continue with her through the "Mommy and Me" classes she offers!  Soraya you are calm and very positive; therefore your class makes me leave my troubles behind.  It is the one class that I don’t want to miss." 

Stacy Klepper ,Gregory Middle School Team 7-3 Science and Language Arts Teacher

"The class is very relaxing and refreshing.  It helps me to have more patience and slow down after work."

"I would like to endorse Soraya as a Yoga teacher.  I have been taking classes for 7 years

in Darien, Il.  Soraya came to our park district in the spring of 2009.  The classes were

being taught by unqualified teachers.   It was a ray of sunshine to see Soraya teach Yoga.

She always brings a positive attitude to class and makes me want to go out of the box and

try new and different poses.  She has integrated breathing and relaxation into the class.

Her philosophy about Yoga and life are very refreshing.  She makes sure that I am doing

the poses correctly which is important if you want to get the maximum benefit out of Yoga.

She's always very cheerful, and for someone so young she has great wisdom.  She

challenges me to be a better person and I have benefited very much from her teaching.

I have been healthy and have a better life from doing Yoga.  I look forward to going to class

every week.  To put it simply I would just like to say Thank You."

 

Kathleen Gierut

Yoga Student 

 

"Through both Soraya's Yoga and Meditation classes, I have experienced a great source of relaxation and support. I look forward to classes each week."

 

Diane

Darien, IL

 

"Thanks so much for being a wonderful instructor to me the past few months. Yoga during my pregnancy has been a Beautiful gift that has allowed me to feel so great and prepared for labor. Thank you for your time, energy, and friendship."

Laura Christenson, Seaspar Activity Coordinator

 

"Thank you for bringing your gentle spirit to Spanish instruction at the Cultural Center."

Michelle LeBlanc, Owner of the Naperville Cultural Center

 

"You are radiant! You brought a courageous vulnerability to training that encouraged others to do the same - including me. Thank you for sharing yourself so generously."

Madelon, Chicago, IL