fascia / connective tissue & yin yoga
Master Class w/Suze Curtis
Pain Relief - Fascia Release ~ YIN Yoga Practice
Participant Testimonies
Great class. I thought I might not get through it because the first childs pose was so hard on my calves especially the right one. As we went through the poses the knees were getting better and better. I'm glad I went. I feel great and relaxed now. I would pay for a class like that once a month. I guess the different poses and movement is what I needed. So relaxed now and no knee pain. Just a great feeling. Thanks again. Love you a lot, you know your calling in life and do it great. Cathy
I really enjoyed the master class! I didn't know what to expect and was delighted throughout the whole class! It allowed me through poses to reach new muscle and fascia that hadn't had any attention in a long time. Throughout my evening, I played with my daughter feeling limber and relaxed. We both played like babies! No boundaries or restrictions! This morning I woke up and stretched as far as I could feeling like a cat from a long nap working to get my "fuzzies" out...I am not sore or tight but rather free and relaxed today. Thank you so much! I look forward to the next master class!
Bekki
Really enjoyed the class. Honestly, was like a mini-vacation! I would definitely do it again and will encourage others to do the same. I also appreciate the learning (the fascia/connective tissue education) beforehand, it's very enlightening. Also, for the record, I was late yesterday because I had a seminar at church with a very interesting speaker/author. The seminar lasted until 2:00, but I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to attend your class, so I left at the last possible moment. Was able to enjoy both! I'm all for a Sunday class the next time around. Thanks so much! Jan
I thought your workshop was very informative, extremely relaxing (I dozed off a couple times lol), and very enjoyable. I felt so refreshed and open and stretched out afterwards. My mind was finally quiet for a little while. It was a nice change to get a little break from the usual thunderstorms going on inside my head. And this morning I feel pretty well rested. I am definitely looking forward to your next Yin class, and would totally love it if you adjusted my form so I can go deeper into the poses and feel something different. I always welcome your adjustments, advice and instruction. You are awesome. Amy :-)
Wow, that was the most AMAZING, unique Master Class I've ever taken - feel incredible today - so deep and thorough - Thank you Suze !!!! John
Very, very good. I felt all day - peace. Tired, but a nice tired. My spirit was lifted-up. So special and perfect. Virga
The master class was absolutely phenomenal! I loved the class; informative first hour followed by such surrendering poses. My body felt very relaxed during the class and there was this awesome energy in the class! After class I felt energized, empowered and yet relaxed. My body felt better than after a full body massage and I had this refreshing energy and renewed spirit! I also carry my stress in my shoulders and that was somehow alleviated even though we focused on hips, lower back and legs; I can tell I released a lot of negative energy that was stuck in my body. Today I feel a bit sore (could be from the previous class that day), but I'm not stiff as I normally am when I'm a bit sore and I still have the positive energy I had yesterday after the class (even with the gloomy weather today). I will absolutely be coming to your next master class and am already looking forward to it! And, I think you are right about being more "hands-on," I prefer when you (or any instructor) can help me go deeper or move me to get the full experience of any pose. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and teaching the class; it was exactly what My body and spirit needed! Allie
I did enjoy the class. It was hard especially since I went to 10:30 class. I have been to more classes recently but not as many as I should have. I was very tired when I got home, could have probably gone to sleep easily. Which is not something I do very well, my mind never stops thinking. I'm hoping as I get more into yoga that will get better. I ended up staying up very late. I usually take something to help me sleep, but I didn't last night. I did go to sleep on my own, however only slept a short time on my own. Again my mind wouldn't stop. I am very sore today. Mostly my butt and thighs. I live on 2nd floor so I can feel it on every step. I would attend another class on the future. Elizabeth
All I can say is amazing...Thank you for sharing your wisdom and love.
during class - When I got into the first pose I had some overwhelming fear that I wouldn't be able to stay.. I worked through the fear (my teeth were actually chattering at one point, I cried too) I don't know if i've ever been that "tuned in" anywhere. I have been having some right hip discomfort for a few months. some poses were uncomfortable. The pillows were a big help!
evening - I went to a seminar for a few hours after class, not stressful.I was very relaxed and calm. I kept thinking about how good I felt. Thanking myself for the gift of the class..feeling very grateful and full
today - stretching the fuzz out this morning continues to feel amazing. The hip feels a bit better but pain hasn't totally subsided. Maybe in a few days. Tennis is pretty hard on my joints!
I really had to be present to let go of the anxiety in my mind, be totally present and work through the discomfort of "get out of this now"..
Thank you Suze for your kindness and guidance.. you have helped me more than you know with LIFE events. I hear your voice often as I travel through my journey. I felt so connected to everyone in the class even though we didn't know each other. 'Very grateful that our paths have crossed. love ya, Cindy
(ps my brother,Mike has fallen in love with yoga in Montana)
Class yesterday was an amazing experience. Having never attended a yin class I was uncertain of what to expect but the session has clarified in my mind the absolute need to have a balanced practice.
The reason I attended this class was that in January I severely strained my psoas major and illiacus and dislocated a rib head. Recovery has been slow but steady. However, as you know in my career I tend to spend a significant number of hours at a time in one seated position - not an ideal situation and indeed one that has hindered rather than helped the healing process. That being said, the opportunity to attend a yin session specifically targeting hip flexors and lower back was opportune.
The opening segments of the class were very informative without being too technical for those of us not in medical professions. :) I greatly appreciate knowing about the "why this is important" aspects of the practice and your realistic and practical discussions allow students, myself in particular, the comfort of knowing that what we are experiencing is natural and that the sharing of those experiences builds us into stronger practitioners and better individuals.
The practice session itself was interesting. As usual I tend to lose track of time when I have truly given myself over to a class. It is the only time of the day when I don't allow myself to be ruled by the clock. And this session was no different in that respect as I was shocked to realize how quickly time had gone by when you brought us into shavasana.
The poses as you mentioned were all familiar but when held with concentration for extended time periods became completely new and fresh. I do think it would be beneficial for the class to be a little more hands on. I always appreciate assistance in class because how I think I'm holding the pose and the reality of the situation are often very dissimilar. In hindsight and on a strictly personal note I would have liked to push myself a little deeper into some of the poses as I know there is still "junk" in my hip flexors that needs to be worked out but at the same time the memory of the injury is still hanging on in the back of my mind so I tend to err on the side of caution a little bit at least for a little longer.
At the end of class I felt good, relaxed yes, but at the time I didn't notice anything remarkable. It wasn't until this morning that I really took note of my body and all the activity it had gone through the prior day (a 5k in the morning, your class in the afternoon and then a concert that evening) and reconciled how I actually felt against how I normally would have felt. Let's just say that I am fully capable of going mtn biking, running another 5k or doing anything today without any problems. My hips are loose, no tightness, soreness or twinges of discomfort. Which is simply wonderful.
I look forward to the next yin session and I absolutely want to thank you for sharing your time and knowledge wth us yesterday.
Wishing you a peaceful and relaxing Sunday, Janette
I felt a little figity during class (which is normal) but now understand how to use the breath to get inside your body. It's going to take practice to master it ! An hour into the class I felt relaxed and sleepy and was amazed what the simple poses can do. Since I have excess "fire" or anxiety the body felt the need to expend this energy through a hard workout. I should have practiced or ran before hand as this would have been ideal. Every time I feel crappy now, I stand on my head. It really helps the depression and sometimes makes me silly *:)) laughing Today I feel pretty good. Less anxiety than normal and I'm pooping a lot. Not sure if this is normal but I hope the body is getting rid of stuff. I really enjoyed it and looking forward to the next one. There are so many people that can and will benefit from this practice. It's like physical therapy but better*O:-) angel Hugs, Heidi.
I am a nurse and had to go to work after the master class. I felt so "loose" that I was wobbly and had to lay down and rest a few times throughout my shift. But - I felt wonderful. My hips and back didn't hurt anymore. The class itself was so emotional as well as relaxing. I remember having so many thoughts and feelings about my mother - several times, I was in tears. I truly enjoyed the class. I can't wait for the next one. I'll be there! Lesley