I’ve worked in the hospitality industry all my life and absolutely appreciate when someone goes above and beyond in the “service” of others. I have truly been touched by you and your staff’s response and think that it certainly speaks volumes about your business and the vibrant culture of Balanced life. Thank-you very kindly as each person that contacted me from this experience was warm and wonderful! While I’ve already had such a wonderful experience at my previous classes, I’ll be sure to spread the word about the absolutely exceptional service I received! -Sarah MacLachlan, Uxbridge

I’m so impressed with the variety and caliber of programs you offer at
Balanced Life Yoga.  Your teachers are top drawer and each brings a unique perspective and approach to their teaching.  I have been blown away by every single teacher I have met and practiced with.  You have an amazing team!  I’m new to the practice of yoga and feel fortunate to have found Balanced Life Yoga. Thanks (and Namaste)!  – Liz S

I wanted to provide a brief testimonial for my time with Angela in the Beginner 1 class. It was such an enjoyable experience and I learned so much that I have now begun to practice on my own. Angela was a very patient and knowledgeable teacher and her zest for practice emanated in her instruction. She mixed lessons with her own learnings and the poses had a nice variety. It was a great experience. – Karen L.

I’m loving the teacher training program. The teachers are excellent and I appreciate the thoughtful, intelligent way the material is presented. The teachers bring such an inspiring presence to the group, and I’ve been surprised at how profoundly the program has affected my life already. I feel so fortunate to have Balanced Life Yoga in my life – between the teacher training, the Possibility 101 radio show, the Abundance Flows meditation cd – which I’ve listened to many times, I’m really benefiting from the studio and all its offerings. I thank you from my heart! – Norma Ackerley, Whitby.

I have been AWAKENED!!!!   There has been a shift in me this week………thanks to BLY Teacher Training with Shasta.   I am REALLY practicing Yoga in so many ways…..going to more challenging yoga classes,  eating healthy foods (not overeating), thinking before speaking, being more positive…….This is just the beginning, I am looking forward to the next 4 Teacher Training weekends and all that this Life Long Journey brings!!!!NAMASTE -Diana Bacon

I want to express my sincere thanks to Jacquelyn at Balanced Life Yoga  for providing such a warm, enriched and caring environment for our meditation class. The lessons / sessions were well thought out, balanced and provided much encouragement for my personal growth, in a very positive manner. I truly enjoyed this course and will be signing up for Jacquelyn’s next meditation classes. She is a wonderful teacher!
- Veronica Dunn, Uxbridge

I must compliment everyone on the way they conduct business in such a caring, responsible manner.  Your customer service is the best I’ve experienced anywhere.  Thank you for caring so much!
-Cathy Hickey, Ajax

For anyone who lives in Durham and is looking for an amazing place to practice Yoga….look no further! Trust me, I have tried many yoga facillities in Whitby, Ajax and Pickering and Balanced Life Yoga in Ajax is by far the best….Amazing staff, fantastic studio, flexible classes and such energy…whether you are a beginner or advanced…..you will love it! Check it out….there will be no regrets!
- Joanne Pameli, Ajax

Over the past few months I have had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of yoga classes.  I wanted to experiment with different styles and meet different instructors.   While many of the instructors were good and the classes enjoyable, I have come to the conclusion that my first yoga teacher ever – Angela from Balanced Life Yoga whose classes I enjoyed the most.  Angela is always trying new poses with her classes.  It keeps me interested and I find  her “let’s try this” approach refreshing.  To the contrary, I found some of the franchise studio’s classes to be too much of the same thing.  What I love the most about Angela is the fact that she is authentic.  I feel yoga is her life and not just some attempt to be on the latest fitness class band-wagon.  Angela inspired me to begin yoga in the first place and she continues to inspire me each and every time we meet!
- Dawn A., Brooklin

Since starting yoga I no longer take pain killers for headaches. It has totally changed how I feel. I am now taking teacher training with Balanced Life Yoga, I was so thrilled with my experience.
- Voula Phillips, Pickering

Just wanted to tell you right from when I entered the door at Balanced Life Yoga until the end of the class it was a great experience! Warm, friendly and non-intimidating. I have been looking for a yoga class to attend for awhile and have not been able to find the right one, but now I can stop looking. Thanks again
- Kim W, Oshawa

I have tried classes at other studios and I do not have the same sense of peace I have at Balanced Life Yoga. I can truly forget everything that is going on in my life and turn inward during your classes and believe me for me that is a struggle – my mind is quiet and I lose myself in the practice. Just wanted to let you know I think you are amazing teachers and I continue to enjoy my practice at your studio. Namaste
- K. Lyons, Brooklin

I am really glad that I stumbled upon your Yoga studio, and have enjoyed all the classes that I’ve tried. I hope this is a practice that I can continue to share with my teenage daughter as well, as I hope to encourage her to seek a healthful life, and as I wish to learn more about my body, and push myself to uncover my abilities. Thank-you
- Luanda Campbell, Ajax

Yoga is definitly something that I’ve been wanting to get into for a long time and the classes at Balanced Life Yoga have been great. I love the energy at Balanced Life Yoga, between the space, the colors, the smells, the natural light, you have done a wonderful job with your facility and your instructors are fantastic as well.
- Angela Farthing, Uxbridge

Since I started yoga the daily pain I felt in my hips has almost completely subsided. It is so wonderful to have some relief
- Jan Coulton, Port Perry

Since beginning Balanced Life in September of 2008, I have lost a total of 15 inches. The area were I had the greatest loss was my hips, a total of 10 inches. For the first time, in a decade I feel well and physically strong. Through eating well, walking and practicing yoga three to four times per week, I was able to feel good again.
- Anita Vicente-Pereira, Whitby

I feel great doing yoga. It reminds me of karate but is less aggressive, in some ways more invigorating and definately more relaxing. And it’s lots of fun too!”
- Mike Archambault, Uxbridge

I wanted to write a short note to express my appreciation and enjoyment of your beginner class. The instructor was an excellent and patient teacher. My mom, who also attended the classes, has some serious knee issues and the teacher always ensured that my mom was okay with the poses and always suggested alternate poses for her. She took the extra time for each student when necessary and her knowledge and love of yoga permeated out onto the students at each class. I learned a lot from her, especially how to do the postures “properly”. I had taken prenatal yoga classes a few years ago and I was never shown how to properly adjust and move my body for each pose as I was in this class.
- Carrie Burns, Whitby

I no longer pay for a chiropractor, I sleep better and am more positive in all aspects of my life. My job is very stressful and I find my practice helps me release from work and feel more accepting of others. I literally bounce up the stairs at work while others are dragging themselves around. It is addictive to feel this good.
- Allan Parker, Ajax

Yoga really helped me through my first pregnancy and had an amazingly positive impact on my delivery. I’m pregnant again with my second child and I’m practicing yoga daily to connect to my baby and prepare for our second home birth.
- Kelly Dalby, Uxbridge

Yoga helped me find the courage to make positive changes in my life such as leaving a marriage that was not working any more for me. I have learned to live in peace and to live and laugh each day.
- Jacquie Marquis, Ajax

The warm, personable and helpful community at Balanced Life Yoga helped me remember to seek my zest for life through yoga. I’m excited for more changes. I can’t stop now I’m on a roll!
- Danna McPhee, Pickering

I feel more emotionally grounded and at peace. I seem to be able to enjoy each moment and not worry about the next. I have a sense of inner calm despite the many demands on me in my role as teacher. This emotional well-being is transferred to my physical health too. I do not feel as tired as I use to. I think yoga has definitely helped strengthen my immune system and help me keep my thyroid balanced.
- Heather Spink Turner, Ajax

Since starting yoga I have noticed many positive changes in my life. For one, I have an increased flexibility which I thought would be a lot more difficult to get. Secondly, I find that I am better able to relax myself in any given situation just remembering to breath. And the best change I can think of is that I absolutely love exercising again!
- Gillian Smith, Whitby

Yoga has done so much for me. I suffer from arthritis and a very bad back most of the time and after a session with you, I feel like a new woman. Yoga has made my legs stronger, my balance better, it has made me much more supple and after a session with you, nothing aches. I would never give up my weekly yoga sessions. Please continue your good work.
-Shirley Feltham, Uxbridge

The Yoga for Runners class made all the difference in my marathon training. I was hoping that by taking the class I would be adding some core routines as well as some advanced stretching and strengthening routines, and it did not disappoint. The result was that I felt more recovered after the class to continue the rigorous running schedule, than before. Shawna is an excellent instructor; she gave us all clear easy to follow instructions throughout the session, and took the time to explain where the benefits of each exercise. She also varied the exercises each week, sometimes slightly, sometimes greatly. The class never seemed routine; she always had some new area to explore, new muscles to strengthen or tune, and all of them areas of critical importance to runners. She obviously did much research into what yoga exercises would benefit runners. I look forward to continuing my yoga practice as part of my training program, and having Shawna as my instructor.
-Paul Mora

I started my individual sessions of spiritual life coaching with Shasta last fall and my outlook on myself and my life has done a complete 180 turnabout. I no longer live in the past with all the sorrow, I live in the now. I smile all the time, I have found peace and contentment within myself, I wake up each morning and as my feet hit the bedroom floor I always say thank you this is going to be a beautiful day. I’ve found all kinds of doors opening for me, the laws of attraction really do work, I’ve lost 30+ pounds, quit smoking, meditate every day to Shasta’s cd and enjoy my yoga classes twice a week. My one-on-one sessions started this miraculous change and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
-Karen Velen, Claremont

I just wanted to forward you my thanks and appreciation. Your yoga classes are fantastic … your style and approach provide me with such a ‘stress relief’ as well as a total body work out. I am a police officer and I have noticed a complete change in my level of stress both on and off the job. I recently participated in my annual training which included the firearms requalification and I noticed my breathing and balance improved the accuracy with my directed targets. I have also noticed my stamina has improved with my work outs especially my running. Initially, I registered for yoga to improve my balance and flexibility … I thought I would just “try it out” and now, I can say that yoga has become a part of my lifestyle.
-M.K., Seagrave

I am really happy that I found such a warm supportive and peaceful studio which has helped on my physical and spiritual journey. Blessings and abundant success in the future.
-Lorraine Anderson, Ajax

Since participating at Balanced Life Yoga my symptoms and flare ups associated with my MS have improved and some have even disappeared. I am feeling positive and full of energy. I feel stronger in my body and mind and would recommend this practice to everyone
- Heather

Thank you so much for a wonderful class; Beginner Yoga classes. I thoroughly enjoyed the class. I specifically enjoyed the careful and thoughtful instruction from teacher and her explanations of everything from anatomy to yogic thought and chakras. Thank you again and I’m looking forward to continuing my practice at BLY
- Eileen M., Uxbridge

Thank you Gerald and Balanced Life Yoga so much for the great Yoga session. I wasn’t sure how it would go but you managed to get quite a few people to join you which is great. The ones who participated loved it and made the effort to tell us so. If you are interested, we’d love to have you back next year. Thank you for helping make cancer history!!!
- Kim Naar, Oshawa Relay For Life

I am feeling younger, fitter and stronger than ever! My golf game is outstanding and I no longer suffer from any aches and pains even after playing golf for 7 days in a row! I recommend yoga to everyone.
- L.K., Port Perry

I have been to many studios in Toronto and the GTA but I am yet to find one as open, compassionate and skilled as Balanced Life Yoga.
- Sonya A., Toronto

Balanced Life Yoga is an asset to the Durham region. Its teachers enhance your sense of community by fostering the very thing that connects us all by bringing peace, love and harmony into their student’s lives. It was hard for me to keep up with the pace of modern society, especially being an undergraduate student and Balanced Life taught me how to slow down and appreciate every moment of my being. Shasta Townsend has been one of my greatest teachers. I’m grateful to be a part of the BYL family. Namaste!
- Jovette McDonald, Whitby, On

I have tried other studios and even though it requires extra travel I choose to come to Balanced Life Yoga. The great cueing, warm teachers and welcoming atmosphere at Balanced Life Yoga are unlike anywhere else I’ve practiced. The teachers truly love what they are doing and are here for the students.
- Kathleen McDonald, Toronto

Yoga totally took care of my aches and pains and left me feeling younger, happier and more able to meet the demands of each day. I highly recommend it as the perfect practice!
- Shona B. – Whitby, ON

I am happy to say that YOGA has made a huge difference in my life! I have more energy physically and mentally. It has definitely made a difference for me emotionally too. Before I struggled with mood swings, now I feel an inner sense of calm and have more harmony in my life. Thank you to all the instructors who have guided me.
- Heather Spink Turner

Balanced Life Yoga is a haven for me from the hectic and chaotic outer world. It is a place of peace where I can focus my senses inwards and find the still point inside.
- Carolyn K

My entire family enjoys Balanced Life Yoga and the classes very much. Just the health effects alone have been amazing for all of us!
- Kim L.

Balanced Life Yoga is my sanctuary where I receive physical and emotional fitness!
- L.D – Ajax, ON.

The positive energy I get from Balanced Life Yoga and its great teachers is a huge reward
- Sandra F

I have thoroughly enjoyed my classes at BLY. I have shed some pounds and my back is a lot stronger due to Pilates/core exercises. Clothes I could not wear last winter fit me fine now and I used to go the my chiropractor once every three weeks but haven’t needed to see her in months.
- Marie H., Uxbridge.

Yoga at Balanced Life has strengthened and defined my shoulders in ways that no amounts of weight training ever could, toned areas of my stomach that were difficult to target at the gym, and generated flexibility everywhere! The visible changes are just an added bonus though…the truly important changes are those that will occur in your uplifted mind, heart and soul when practicing regularly.
- Shawna H. Scarborough

Yoga makes my very, busy life much more manageable. Shasta and staff create a warm, personable studio that soothes my mind, body and soul!
- Danna M. Scarborough

I was battling anxiety and insomnia and wanted to get off prescription medication. Thanks to these one-on-one private classes I am now sleeping better, was able to return to my job and enjoying life.
- Tom L. Stouffville, ON.

I had back-pain for years and no one could help me. After just one class I felt the pain decrease and after three classes it was completely gone.
- Linda T. Toronto

I have never felt so relaxed and yet energized. I received Reiki after chemotherapy and it helped me recover and feel better. I highly recommend sessions at Balanced Life Yoga.
- Diane M. Whitby, ON

Yoga brings me a tremendous sense of well-being which has translated into greater compassion and positive energy into my dealings with others.
- Angela R., Courtice, ON

I came to yoga rather late in life but I found out it is never too late to start. I found so much in yoga that I felt was missing in my fitness practice. Since starting yoga I sleep better and have more focus. My knees and hips are pain-free and I have lost some weight. Balanced Life Yoga classes have been such a positive and enlightening experience.
- Paula D., Ajax

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