Testimonials for Training & Workshops

“I’ve come away feeling much more confident and inspired to develop my practice with children.  I’m buzzing with ideas. I think your course is fantastic for school teachers.” Nirosha Dawsey (school teacher)

“Thoroughly enjoyed the course and now feel confident enough to start teaching yoga to children.”  Maria Elena Cusick (yoga teacher)

“What a fantastic workshop. I came away feeling really inspired and can’t wait to put what I learnt into practice. Thank you!”  Julia Thomas (yoga practitioner and mum)

I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in teaching yoga to children, it is hugely inspirational, meticulously planned and covers everything from postures to philosophy, class planning and approaching schools.  The manual supplied is excellent and Christiane is a very inspirational teacher who encourages the creativity within her students, ultimately giving them  confidence and tools to teach yoga to children. "Sarah Linsey (yoga teacher)

"I feel really ready to try introducing yoga to children.  The course manual is excellent. Had a lovely weekend." Madeline Harte (Sure Start)

"A most informative and inspirational course. I can't wait to get started!" Daria Fox (Montessori teacher)

"Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend.  Teaching was excellent and knowledge gained invaluable." Julie Davies ( classroom assistant)

Testimonials for CDs
 

Bedtimes are no longer a battleground.  The Calm for Kids CDs are a big hit in our household.” Heather Connon, The Observer

“My daughter loves the (Calm For Kid’s) stories and is much calmer and more focused after listening to them.” Helen Kemmit

“What a fantastic CD. Its not only my daughter who relaxes – the whole family calms down when they hear the lovely soothing voice.”  Sarah Lawson

 “In our busy lives I have learnt that anything that makes life easier is a boon and my latest discovery is no exception!  Calm For Kids is a fantastic tool to help in the sometimes exhausting moments we know as children’s bedtime”.  Carey Campbell

“My son was having  problems with his peers at  school and listening to the CDs helped him to put things in perspective.”  Adrienne Robertson

“Calm for Kids makes me go to sleep quicker and stops me getting nightmares.  The stories are really fun and I have listened to them over and over again."  Alex Sanders 9

“My two girls listen to these stories and they seem to induce a calm peaceful sleep so I am a big fan of the Calm For Kids CD”.  Joanna Simmons

"We use the bedtime meditations to calm Jess before her 11+ exams.  They really helped. Thanks!"
Sophie Bird

"I often use the  relaxation exercises in the classroom when the kids are getting over excited.  They work a treat."  Sally Green, teacher

Testimonial for Calm For Kids Classes

“Calm For Kids classes have been great for Alex. He uses what he learns in the class to help him relax at home.” Helen Fitzsimmons, mum

 “Jack always has great fun at Calm For Kids yoga and loves showing me all the animal poses.” Annie Maxwell, mum

“Lisa really enjoys her yoga class and is much calmer afterwards.” Andrea Lahalla, mum

"I like yoga because I learn different things and when I get into tricky positions Christiane helps me."  Holly 6 yrs old 

"I love doing pizza positions with people at yoga, its fun and I like relaxing” Georgina 5 years old

"I like yoga because I do hand stands" Amy 
 
 “Over the years we have tried many activities and yoga seems to be the only activity they beg me to go back to.  Every week they cannot wait till the next lesson, and they come out of it in the best mood!!.  Christiane is a soft, patient and wonderful teacher, they just love being with her.” Jodie Theakstone, mum

“Christiane’s classes give a mind and body boosting start to my day and however stressed I am when I arrive, I always leave feeling looser limbed and calm yet energised.”  Mary Ann Ellis

“Amongst other things Christiane’s yoga classes have taught me (how) to breathe! Before yoga I was unaware of the power of breathing over mind and body.”  Myriam Singh

“Even when I am not in the mood for yoga, I always leave  feeling great.” Liz Brown

“As a beginner, I found Christiane’s beginners’ sessions were structured at the ideal level and pace for students with little or no previous experience of basic yoga.”  Jane Owsley

“The exercises are always demonstrated and explained well and clearly”.
Kathy Pearce