I joined Ana’s class knowing very little about yoga. I have learned so much in the class and now feel that I can begin using my skills with my private clients. The atmosphere in the class was nurturing and kept me engaged with the material at all times. We also had fun! I would recommend this class for anyone that wants to bring a mindfulness practice into their work with their clients. The skills I learned will be invaluable to me and to my clients.

Ana’s relaxed style allows for wisdom and instruction to flow easily throughout the session. I learned a wonderful blend of theory and practice, useful for myself and clients. Thank you, Ana

Ana is an excellent teacher. She has a profound understanding of the philosophy and practice of yoga and helps students to see very clearly the connection to the healing of eating disorders. As she teaches the practice of yoga, she helps the trainees to translate their learning into their psychodynamic work. For me what I’ve learned expands and deepens the movement work that I have done in the past. Ana inspires me to deepen my own yoga practice- which deepens my centeredness and presence with my clients- that being the most powerful healing I have to offer to my clients.

“This course was a great opportunity to learn about yoga more specifically as it relates to the field of mental health and helping those with eating disorders to heal and find wholeness. Not only did I learn a variety of postures and techniques, but importantly, a way of thinking in applying them. Ana (Divya Jyoti) was a wonderful and skilled teacher who created a welcoming space for me to directly experience for myself what I will be incorporating in the work with my clients.”

“It is hugely beneficial to recognize that my life exactly as it is is perfect. What a beautiful gift you have given me, DJ! Thank you!”

“Class was heart opening and provided me with a reaffirmation of my path. This class came at just the right time in my life when I am making some decisions about my future path and direction. DJ is a truly gifted teacher. Thank you, DJ!”

“The yoga and relaxation sessions were very powerful. They helped me care for my body in a relaxed environment that encouraged reflection and tranquility.”

“This class with Ana is the piece I have been missing in my life- physically, mentally and emotionally. Ana has an amazing presence about her, full of love, beauty, healing, and calm. She has given me an opportunity to feel safe and peaceful. I feel so grateful she has come into my life.”

“After several years of weight gain and inactivity, I needed a safe place to start to move my body at a very “beginners” level – a place where I wouldn’t have to feel preoccupied or embarrassed that my large body would not fit in with the others in the group. D.J.’s yoga group is a safe haven for those who are longing to stretch out and begin to get their bodies connected to their heads in a way that feels comfortable and at their own pace.

By Thursday night, I was tired and my body felt crammed up from sitting at my computer all week, going home to sit at my computer more at night (or fall asleep in front of the t.v.) and being relatively inactive. It is a little miracle that after dragging myself to class on a Thursday evening at the end of a busy work week, I actually left class feeling better than I had all week. Feeling this good while driving home from yoga on Thursday nights, I was convinced that I needed to incorporate more of this type of yoga into my days. I am hopeful that I can feel good every day if I continue to incorporate more yoga into my week.

DJ is warm, respectful, and patient, she allows each participant to move at their own pace – thank you MEDA and DJ for offering a safe haven where individuals at all levels can make a step forward towards feeling better no matter what type of body they show up with.”