Success at The Pod

"In the past I have only gone to yoga a couple of times but have never enjoyed it due to large class sizes and the lack of direction for beginners.  I have now been going to Total Recovery with Daena for a year and it’s the best thing I ever did.  I have a curvature of the spine and have always suffered with lower back pain, since going to yoga regularly I feel my posture and in turn my health has improved significantly.  I hardly ever suffer from back pain now and if I do I can work on it safely and effectively in my yoga class and also at home.  Each pose is modified to each person in the class (seven at the most), from the experienced to the first timer, the one to one instruction throughout the class is a real bonus.  I always thought yoga was for athletes and I am no athlete by any stretch of the imagination!  I am an ordinary person who does ordinary things but has an extraordinary passion for yoga - thanks Daena! " Jo - Canmore

"Having taken Daena's prenatal and regular classes I can tell there is a distinct difference in my overall wellness. It helped and still helps to release stress and keeps my body more toned, stretched and happy. That was my precise goal when I began taking yoga. She helps deliver this no matter what your age, ability and skill level. I will make sure this practice stays with me for life."  Andrea

"As one of Daena's "Ageless Ladies" I discovered, after two or three months of regular yoga classes, that my core strength was obviously improving! This was an amazing revelation, as after years of avid cross country skiing,the muscles in my lower back often were sore and tender particularly after skiing longer distances. I like Daena's approach to the therapeutic aspect of Yoga and her attention to the aches and pains of those of us no longer in the flush of youth!" Linda - canmore

I came to yoga because I had a bulging disk.I needed it something very gentle and effective.It helps me to be more aware of my body and listen to my limitations.I breath differently and think more often of my posture.The exercises are variables and i just love it. Deana is absolutly the best!!!!!I love her personnality, simple,fun,concern,down to earth,makes us comfortable for the first commers,small groups give her the opportunity to give us her full attention. I just love her ernery and personnality. Bernadette

I am just beginning to discover what yoga really involves - and wishing that I'd started about 30 years ago. Daena's classes are challenging, age and ability appropriate and most amusing! Have never thought so much about my shoulders before.... P.

Since I started practicing yoga the strength in my feet have improved so much that I am no longer dependent on wearing orthotics for hiking or long walks. It has improved my breathing which helps me sleep better, handle stress and energize. I also have found it clears my head and sinuses. Ellen

Daena's has remarkable knowledge of the human body and the ability to apply this knowledge in her various therapeutic yoga techniques. I highly recommend Daena Blixhavn if you are looking for a therapeutic yoga instructor who is committed to providing a an excellent service with great results. I personally use Daena as my yoga instructor and send many of my clients to her for both personalized yoga programs and group classes. Cary Bohnet NSCA-CPT, Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist www.puremovement.ca

I keep coming back to Daena’s Yoga classes because they give me the flexibility I need to succeed at the Masters level in Cross-County skiing, running and hiking. Daena has adapted Yoga practice to get into those areas of non-flexibility that we tend not to work on as we get older. She reflects on personal needs at each class and above all Daena makes the classes’ fun while you work hard. John

My husband had been suffering from chronic back pain for more than 20 years. He tried many different treatments and exercises, but nothing had helped him completely. When he had almost given up himself, he met Daena. She offered him a private “Therapeutic Yoga Class,” and that changed his life! He now has full confidence in managing his back. This happy husband invited me to join him at first, and now, all of my family, including three active kids, meet with Daena every Sunday morning. Our daughters are skaters and dancers. We believe her yoga classes are helping us to stay away from injuries and keep up our total health condition. My only concern is that Daena may become too popular to book for private sessions! Noriko, Canmore

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