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I enjoyed the most being with women and sharing, getting to move and being able to release pain, emotional concerns.
Yulia is a very talented yoga facilitator who easily brings women to explore their core issues and heal. During 8-week Women’s Yoga Series I enjoyed the most being with women and sharing, getting to move and being able to release pain, emotional concerns. I liked the spontaneous dance, sharing and guided meditations most. It helped me incorporate self-care into my day.
The sharing and intimacy was delightful.
After Women’s Temple initiation, I felt my inner Goddess become even more awake and alert in my Soul. I feel inspired to connect with my Inner Goddess and feel empowered to own my Goddess Self. The sharing and intimacy was delightful. My favorite parts were massage and touch, dance and connection.
I learned to adapt Yulia’s self-care and attention techniques into my daily routine, taking notice and being more aware of my body and its messages.
Yulia has created a unique space for women to explore their connection with their physical selves, possibly connecting spiritually and certainly in community with other women. My experience may be unusual in that, at the age of 48, I had never tried yoga. After decades of devotion to family, my profession and then an academic career — something was clearly missing. I was living entirely in my brain, completely disconnected from my body. I went to the yoga circle with the intention to discover and begin to connect with my body. I laughed with the other women in the first meeting that sexual vulnerability would be “the last frontier” after having *fixed* everything else in my life. We all laughed together after following Yulia’s guidance and suggestions.
Some of Yulia’s techniques surprised me. I won’t divulge them here because that’s part of the joy of discovery but she uses a variety of sensory techniques and is very present to the flow and mood/energy of the group, welcoming and encouraging us all. Although my boisterously late arrival could have been intrusive on the first and second weeks, Yulia acknowledged and welcomed my playful, rebellious nature, laughing with me while annointing my forehead with rose oil. The group dynamic was fully participatory and interactive while also individually reflective and quiet.
The eight weeks were a transformative period of flow for me. I learned to adapt Yulia’s self-care and attention techniques into my daily routine, taking notice and being more aware of my body and its messages. It’s so easy to live in the mind, particularly when we are preoccupied (as mothers and lovers and friends) with the needs and desires of others. This yoga circle reminded me *how* to prioritize myself, not just as a mantra but by taking the time to really tune in. I remember one moment in the second-to-last week when Yulia was instructing us to flex our toes and shift weight around on the perched ball of our foot. It was so interesting. I realized I had never explored that simple sensation before. What an easy way to direct attention and focus on bodily sensation.
After each session, I felt lighter, happier, re-energized and whole.
A few years ago, Yulia offered a sumptuous yoga retreat that I could not attend because of travel constraints. I expressed my desire to attend in the future when she replied with “What about connecting through Skype?” I leaped at the opportunity and remain engaged in online yoga therapy sessions from the comfort of my home 200 miles away.
Yulia Azriel guided me through a profound yogic journey into self-discovery. I connected with Gentle Heart Yoga & Wellness with the intention of improving my personal practice. However, I soon became deeply aware of healing from my roots and welcomed in this higher state of well-being. This interactive experience has reshaped my focus in daily life, and yes, improved my personal practice. I look forward to more expansion over our next 8-week individual training program. I encourage you to let Yulia’s warm smile and divine light shine alongside yours, in studio or online.
I began yoga therapy with Yulia because I had nagging hip pain, tight shoulders and some unprocessed grief and feelings of loss holding me back. Yulia facilitated the meditative techniques of yoga therapy using breathwork, postures and intentions that dissolved my aches and pains. The transformative process ultimately resulted in me embodying a renewed sense of aliveness and personal well-being that I carry into each day and everything I do now.
I discovered powerful, healthy resources within myself that were hidden within the unresolved trauma
I've had the immense pleasure of experiencing yoga therapy with Yulia, both in person and via Face Time. I didn't expect that our electronic sessions would be as powerful as those in person, but in fact they were! I had unhealthy habitual patterns of seeing myself and the world that needed attention and I felt drawn to yoga therapy to help shift these limitations, both physically and emotionally. Yulia was very skilled at making me feel safe...that all of myself was welcome to be revealed, even the "yucky" and uncomfortable aspects of myself I’d rather avoid looking at. Because Yulia's presence is peaceful, nurturing and totally nonjudgmental, I was able to enter into some very deep, painful places. With her guidance I discovered powerful, healthy resources within myself that were hidden within the unresolved trauma. Due to the transformational shifts I experienced while working with Yulia, I'm a much freer, more capable and joyful person. I enthusiastically and wholeheartedly recommend Yulia for anyone who wants to reclaim their authentic power and expression. She's a gem.
I found myself more integrated and present in loving my partner and also present in self-care and loving myself
Taking the time each week to center into myself, I was able to deeply resonate with the intention that I set for balancing the divine masculine and feminine aspects of my nature. It was truly a gift to come in deeply this way, then to integrate this strength and softness (most importantly) in my daily living. I think it is time to recommit to this intention!!!
Yulia embodies the divine feminine and designs her classes thoughtfully from the techniques that have nurtured her being. The essence of her classes is nourishing at a soul level. My divine feminine aspect felt loved, presenced, and grateful to receive such attention. Yulia’s yoga is a gift*
I loved the beginning of each class, setting intentions and breathing into the present moment, then opening with chanting and the sound healing bowl. I love the soulful dance section. Yoga Therapy balls are amazing. I love that self massage portion of the experience J Fire ritual was also very nice, and of course the postures. I love everything, especially the yummy savasana during my last class.
Incredible experience in an intimate, nurturing setting.
What a way to start the week: full of intention, strength and calm focus. I especially enjoyed 1) slow, held postures; 2) relaxation and Yulia’s calm voice was so soothing; 3) combination of the spiritual and physical aspects. I liked the pace of the movement, the variety in the practice and the spiritual aspects. Being in yoga experience with Yulia is a wonder and a delight.
After every class that I attend, I truly feel open, relaxed, and deeply peaceful.
I've never quite experienced yoga classes such as those that Yulia offers. Every class I go to is slightly different, yet somehow all ties together in an organic and natural progression. Some classes will be focused on asanas that one would expect in a yoga class, and then the next week's class would be a delicious session of deep stretching and massage using props and perhaps some dance would be mixed in there as well. Yulia is incredibly skilled at what she does and creates an environment (in her home) that encourages compassion, patience, and openness. She deeply cares about her students and at the beginning of every class asks us how we are doing, and truly mean it, while she intently listens to each of our stories. I believe Yulia's goals as a teacher is to provide a lesson, both physical and emotional, in which her students are encouraged to open their hearts and to become in touch with their inner love and wisdom. I recommend Yulia's Gentle Heart Yoga to anybody who is experiencing blockages, whether it's mental or physical - you will feel amazing afterwards!
Wonderful opportunity to go deep
Wonderful opportunity to go deep and experience heart connection within yourself & with other women. Join my beautiful friend, Yulia Azriel, and be blessed by her gentle, open & loving presence.
Opening my life to the possibilities without fear.
I appreciate the opportunity to slow down, connect with other women, meditate and connect with the Goddesses. It has been a blessing! Thank you!
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