“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”
– Helen Keller
Gina, Private Practitioner
of 1 year
MaryJoanna always has your concerns or physical issues forefront in her sessions. She is willing to change her routine to accommodate your needs. Her passion for sharing and teaching the practice of yoga is evident throughout the session.
Soo, Private Practitioner
of 3 years
MaryJoanna's flexibility adapt to each days different focuses that are supportive to me. Sometimes it is to address a recurring injury while other times it is just to be restorative.
Susanne, Private Practitioner
of 3 years
Thank you for such a healing, heart filling experience.
Testimonials
Anika, Practitioner of
Meet Your Pelvic Floor Series
The biggest joy through the series was of course continuing learning from you; I can't thank you enough for the many many ways your classes have brought me peace and joy. A big part of that this time was also the community you brought together! I still treasure the sense of being a part of that loving supportive space.
Of the physical movements, I found particularly helpful the placement of the hands in a triangle at the pelvis to track its position, helping connect changes in pelvic tilt with the resulting changes in the lower back and down the leg.
Lorraine, Practitioner of Restorative Yoga Asana Workshop
My wholehearted gratitude goes to you for the lovely,
soothing session.
I knew I needed it, but had no idea how wonderful it would feel, how my body and my mind were able to slide into restfulness. When we finished, I slowly collected my props and made a calm ritual of putting them away,
adding to the peacefulness I felt.
Thank you. You give so much, and I appreciate it!
Alicia, Corporate Practitioner
of 4 years
During the first year of launching a brand new program at Rockefeller Center (and later across other buildings near and far), MaryJoanna was essential to our wellness programming. Our clients looked forward to weekly yoga and meditation sessions, some even requesting private sessions just for their company or team. Once you meet her, you are instantly calmed and able to open yourself to the idea of a meditation or yoga practice. She makes all classes, poses, breathwork and intentional thought feel attainable even if you are new to the idea of a wellness experience. After a few months, we had members requesting that yoga was hosted by MaryJoanna (instead of other instructors offered as available). Personally, I was new to meditation and would consider myself a beginner in the yoga practice; joining MaryJoanna's classes helped ease me into both practices, while learning to truly enjoy self-care. I also recently took a private prenatal class that was amazing, and extremely helpful for my changing body and mind! You truly cannot go wrong spending self-care/wellness time with MaryJoanna.
Testimonials
Erika, Postnatal and Prenatal
Practitioner of 1 year
My weekly yoga class with MJ was the only time I carved out for myself during my initial postpartum (6m or so) period, and during my second pregnancy. I adore my toddler and had a hard time doing anything for myself with everyone home - but I remember the release of crying during the first session when MJ encouraged me to believe it was okay to do something that was just for me. Physically, it helped so much to rebuild strength in my core and legs that was definitely lacking after my first delivery, and I especially enjoyed the pelvic floor work. I conceived my second child when my first child was 13 months, and yoga and some walking was my only exercise during my second pregnancy. I hurt my groin and had limited mobility much of the 40 weeks, and our practice helped me stay active while being kind to my injuries. MJ was so responsive to my desire to push my body physically but always incorporated ways to
get me there gently.
Taking the hour or so every week to connect with MJ and acknowledge myself as a person in ADDITION to being a mother and a wife.... I am so grateful for that time that encouraged me to respect myself as a strong independent human worthy of my own time even if I am a badass GIVER OF LIFE and caregiver for others.
Ira, Corporate Practitioner
During the height of the pandemic, people at my law firm were burnt out. I thought it might be worthwhile to ask MaryJoanna to lead a few dozen colleagues in a virtual zoom, with breathing, meditation and yoga. Her program exceeded my wildest expectations, so much so that I am still employing some of the practices she so generously imparted daily. And every person on the zoom contacted me to see how her guidance was impactful and simply wonderful. So, then I asked MaryJoanna to give a program to a social justice Board on which I serve as a Director. And not just the Board, the employees. These are people who are in the trenches, trying to secure safety and equality for underprivileged and oppressed people. Again, everyone on the zoom contacted me after to say how MaryJoanna calmed them, comforted them, and soothed them. At least one became one of her regular clients, which is no surprise. MaryJoanna is a truly unique person, teeming with love and kindness beyond virtually anyone I know, and fortunately she loves sharing it with others. I highly recommend her remarkable services to anyone who is even remotely stressed (aren't we all these days?), or even just wants to improve their health and general well-being.
Thank you.
CC, Private Practitioner
of 3 years
I find MaryJoanna's close attention and total absence of judgement to be a deeply freeing combination. Her openness, engagement, vitality and compassion not only create a sense of safety and presence, but also engender a sense of adventure. In the environment she creates, I feel comfortable to share openly and spontaneously whatever arises in our sessions. MaryJoanna is a close listener, and is consistently thoughtful in the ways that she integrates what I share into suggestions for practices we can explore together, so as to help me deepen our work together. She has an uncanny ability to propose asanas, breathing techniques and meditative practices that facilitate deeper exploration of the experiences I am having each time we meet.
Testimonials
Gina, Private Practitioner
of 1 year
MaryJoanna always has your concerns or physical issues forefront in her sessions. She is willing to change her routine to accommodate your needs. Her passion for sharing and teaching the practice of yoga is evident throughout the session.
Soo, Private Practitioner
of 3 years
MaryJoanna's flexibility adapt to each days different focuses that are supportive to me. Sometimes it is to address a recurring injury while other times it is just to be restorative.
Susanne, Private Practitioner
of 3 years
Thank you for such a healing, heart filling experience.
Sarah, Prenatal Practitioner
of 6 months
I cannot thank Mary Joanna enough for her warmth and guidance through my prenatal yoga & meditation sessions. She tailored each one to concentrate on all the new and different things my body has been experiencing. Through our time together, I have been able to connect with parts of my body I didn't know existed and she gave me the tools to breathe and move through discomfort off the mat as well.
Carmen, Corporate Practitioner
of Social Activism Company, The Gathering for Justice
We are truly grateful for the session that you provided us. Our team felt rejuvenated and we do a lot of healing work for others. And so it's nice to receive it ourselves.
Desi, Private Practitioner
of 2 years
​After practicing with MaryJoanna for almost two years, I have learned more about myself than I ever thought possible. I have overcome more than I ever thought possible. The vastness of our work has completely changed my life. (And all through a computer screen! Thank you, technology!) MaryJoanna has given me tools to equip & comfort me when anxiety or fear arises; she has taught me ancient forms of breathwork and mindfulness that make an impact on my daily life; and most importantly, she has taught me to find deep, compassionate love for myself -- where it was not present before. I never knew the importance of this work before MaryJoanna, and I'm so grateful to say that I'll never be without it. I cannot recommend practicing with her enough.
Anika, Practitioner of
Meet Your Pelvic Floor Series
The biggest joy through the series was of course continuing learning from you; I can't thank you enough for the many many ways your classes have brought me peace and joy. A big part of that this time was also the community you brought together! I still treasure the sense of being a part of that loving supportive space.
Of the physical movements, I found particularly helpful the placement of the hands in a triangle at the pelvis to track its position, helping connect changes in pelvic tilt with the resulting changes in the lower back and down the leg.
Lorraine, Practitioner of Restorative Yoga Asana Workshop
My wholehearted gratitude goes to you for the lovely,
soothing session.
I knew I needed it, but had no idea how wonderful it would feel, how my body and my mind were able to slide into restfulness. When we finished, I slowly collected my props and made a calm ritual of putting them away,
adding to the peacefulness I felt.
Thank you. You give so much, and I appreciate it!
Alicia, Corporate Practitioner
of 4 years
During the first year of launching a brand new program at Rockefeller Center, MaryJoanna was essential to our wellness programming. Our clients looked forward to weekly yoga and meditation sessions, some even requesting private sessions just for their company or team. Once you meet her, you are instantly calmed and able to open yourself to the idea of a meditation or yoga practice. She makes all classes, poses, breathwork and intentional thought feel attainable even if you are new to the idea of a wellness experience. After a few months, we had members requesting that yoga was hosted by MaryJoanna. Personally, I was new to meditation and would consider myself a beginner in the yoga practice; joining MaryJoanna's classes helped ease me into both practices, while learning to truly enjoy self-care. I also recently took a private prenatal class that was amazing, and extremely helpful for my changing body and mind! You truly cannot go wrong spending self-care/wellness time with MaryJoanna.
Gina, Private Practitioner
of 1 year
MaryJoanna always has your concerns or physical issues forefront in her sessions. She is willing to change her routine to accommodate your needs. Her passion for sharing and teaching the practice of yoga is evident throughout the session.
Soo, Private Practitioner
of 3 years
MaryJoanna's flexibility adapt to each days different focuses that are supportive to me. Sometimes it is to address a recurring injury while other times it is just to be restorative.
Susanne, Private Practitioner
of 3 years
Thank you for such a healing, heart filling experience.