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"... For many of us, Julia's class is our period of letting go of the cares of the outside world and enjoying the luxury of brief pauses wherein we allow ourselves to just be."

"I especially like the low key approach you use and the emphasis on 'no competition'. This makes it easy to relax and concentrate on only what my body can do."

"I feel more centered now. I can almost hear my body telling me that yoga makes it happy!"

"My sense of accomplishment has helped me have a new and quiet form of confidence that eases all the daily anxieties."

"I feel more in control of myself through my breathing. I stop myself when stressed and calm myself."

"When people comment on my vitality, health and youthfulness, even muscle tone, it's an opportunity to say, 'Yoga is the single most important thing I do for myself each week.'"

"I like your 'down to earth' approach ."

"I consciously and unconsciously incorporate breathing, relaxation, substituting a positive thought for a negative thought, in my daily life."

"It's the style and philosophy I was looking for."

"I know I can manage stress a little better."

From an athlete:

"I began practicing yoga a little over two years ago as a means to extend my competitive volleyball career. The programs offered at the Frankfort Yoga Studio have enabled me to improve my physical heath, rehabilitate persistent aches, and avoid recurring injury. I have found the flexibility, balance, and physical/mental awareness aspects of traditional yoga combined with the core strengthening of pilates and the rigorous conditioning of power yoga to be an ideal training program for the aging athlete (or anyone who wants to improve the quality of their physical life)."

- Barry House

From a senior:

"It was only a couple years ago that I got into a Yoga Class in Florida with an excellent instructor who was, like Julia, so sweet, understanding and encouraging to us Senior Citizens. I will continue to do Yoga as long as I can. It makes me feel good. Makes me feel warm inside and warm toward others. And, keeps me nimble without hurting. No sweat; I like that. I feel better; breathe better, walk straighter and taller and feel a sense of pride to be doing Yoga at this age. Thank you for teaching us how to relax, how to 'empty our heads' and how to hold ourselves erect at all times.

- Ruby Donovan, Anderson Co. Senior Citizens

... and from a burn victim--very special!

In 1999 my life was truly changed forever. I almost died from being set on fire.  Over 50% of my body was burned. I was put into a drug-induced coma for 2 months, and when I was finally brought out, the doctors didn't believe I would live. 

But I believed I would.  I believe it was my faith and trust in God that spared my life, and that He was with me all the way and is always with me to give me the courage, tenacity, perseverance, and strength to fight to live.

The word BELIEVE is also in my heart.  You see, I believed God.  Not just IN Him, but I believed in His promises to me.  I know my survival is a miracle.  The doctors think I'm a fluke of science, but I know I'm alive because of God and my trust and faith in Him.

My road to recovery was long and grueling.  I was in intensive therapy, a wheelchair, then a walker, then a cane.  I had to learn to walk all over again and it was such a painful process.  Then finally I was walking on my own.

It's funny how we take the simplest things for granted.   Walking, for instance.  I'll never take that for granted again, and I don't want you to either!  We must be grateful for our healthy bodies that move and work and function in a normal way.  I now have a whole new comprehension and appreciation and love for people with disabilities and health problems.  It's amazing what happens when you fall into that category yourself!

I was in a burn compression suit for 2 years.  I have had about 30 surgeries and grafts.  I am in pain every day.  My body gets very stiff and even my clothes hurt me.  This will probably be like that the rest of my life.  The doctors aren't able to do any more surgeries because the skin is too unstable.   I also have COPD and other respiratory problems due to the fire, and post-traumatic stress syndrome, anxiety and panic disorder, and depression.

I also tend to get very reclusive and it's very hard for me to leave my home.  I have real problems sleeping and terrible nightmares.

When I read about the yoga classes at the Frankfort Yoga Studio and about Julia Rome, the owner, I was inspired.  But, I figured there was NO WAY I could do yoga, much less go out of my house and go downtown to classes.  "Oh, my gosh, it would be late afternoon and at night."  

But I kept thinking about it and praying.  I realized that sometimes the hardest and most important step to take is the first one.  So, I took a leap of faith!  I was SO scared and afraid but I got in my car and went to the yoga studio and signed up for classes.  I still thought I couldn't do this.

Julia's gentle manner and assurances convinced me to try.  She said "if you can move an inch," you can enjoy yoga.  And now I AM DOING IT!  I cannot do some of the poses, but I am doing it at my own pace and I am doing my very best.  I AM DOING YOGA!!!  Yea!!

I'm not afraid of coming to the studio where it's very comfortable, welcoming, serene and peaceful.  I feel safe there.  There are very few places where I feel safe and relaxed.

Yoga helps me in so many ways.  It keeps the stiffness out of my body, which sometimes gets almost rigid and inflexible.  It is helping me learn how to relax both my body and my mind.  Yoga makes me feel very tranquil and peaceful.  I want to feel that way all the time.  I am learning and will continue to learn and improve as I remember to continue the yoga and never give up and quit.  I believe in yoga.

I am so thankful that Julia and yoga are now in my life. 

Love, peace and blessings,
Carlene Sheetinger

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