TESTIMONIES

Brian's testimonial - Glasgow

I have had several one to one yoga lessons from Valerie Cowie as part of a supportive therapy to combat cancer and I have found her to be a wonderful natural teacher with a wealth of relevant knowledge of appropriate techniques.

Her enthusiasm for and commitment to the practice of yoga is infectious and, in a short period, she has totally convinced me of the importance of yoga as a lifestyle practice to maintain the health of both mind and body. Her own lithe physical appearance and her clearly high levels of fitness and suppleness stand testament to the fact that she practices what she preaches. She has designed lessons for me that reflect my needs and abilities given my age and condition and she has done this with sensitivity and humour. She explains and integrates the mental and emotional practices of yoga with the physical in a clearly understandable fashion that promotes a holistic stress-reducing approach that can easily integrate with your daily routine, no matter how busy you think you are. When she comes to deliver a lesson she devotes the whole of her attention to her client for the full extent of the time agreed and thus provides very good value for money.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Valerie as one of the very best teachers of yoga currently available.

Dawn's testimonial - Glasgow

Valerie, I am delighted with my new project. It’s great to give the body, I so often abuse so much good simple 100 natural loving. The techniques you have taught me are wonderful. My sleep and wakening much more rewarding. Excited for my next class.

Sian's Testimonial - Edinburgh

I have such special memories of all my yoga experiences with you both during the pregnancy and after (not to mention the amazing birth!!) I think about you every day as I am doing so many yoga and pilates classes - and I always think how much you taught me and how confident I now feel to join any class. If I hadn't worked with you for the last year and a half I would never have had the confidence to walk into any class and just go for it. I also realise how incredibly important it was how well you taught me to get into exactly the correct positions. I just can't believe how integral Yoga and Pilates have become to my life and that's all down to you.

Tessa's Testimonial - Glasgow

I wanted to drop you a line to introduce a special lady...a lady who changed my life...

She is a yoga teacher and positive psychology coach! Yes, I am sure you have heard about many, but this woman, is amazing. I call her my ‘yoga shrink’! She flies all over the world, teaching private clients, big corporations and she is based in Scotland. I basically discovered her in a magazine advert, when I had a panic attack about discovering I was pregnant for the 4th time (2 years ago now). Wondering how on earth I would cope with it all, in terms of stress etc and life in general. Two years later, she has changed my mind set completely – across my entire life. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I eat better, drink way, way less, have lost 1.5 stones and my stress levels are minimal – even with 4 kids and work. As she say’s it’s about giving ourselves gifts – or indeed our body gifts, all of which is in our control! Because she is a professional yoga teacher and indeed an experienced coach, her sessions are really wonderful and I nicknamed her a ‘yoga shrink’ as her advice is wonderful.

Maria's Testimonial - Australian Teacher Training Academy

"Valerie’s love of yoga and connection to the practice are radiant in her teaching"