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Testimonials

 

“Donna is a great teacher and I have known her for two years now. Love her classes which show how to do moves in different ways with no rushing or pushing just excellent teaching”.
Karen Varley

 

“I am just a few lessons in after-reconnecting with yoga at ‘Blue Skies Yoga’. Donna is an amazingly natural Yoga teacher, with a teaching style that is informative, welcoming and supportive of different people’s level and journey. The classes are always relaxed and friendly, and I particularly like that Donna incorporates the spiritual aspect as well, it brings a traditional and authentic feel to learning yoga”.
“Highly Recommended” “Namaste”
Scott Read

 

“I really love my yoga class with Donna. I can’t wait for Tuesdays to come around for my yoga fix. I especially love open air yoga and I am excited to discover from April she is providing beach yoga at South Shields”. “I will be there!!”
Val Bennett

 

“I have been attending Donna’s yoga sessions for a while now and have always enjoyed them. I was always made to feel welcome from the start and there is always a calm and enjoyable environment”.
Rachel Burgess

 

“I love Donna’s yoga class so much, I joined as a complete novice but she literally caters to everyone. There’s no pressure and no judgement, everyone just does the best they can and if you’re struggling Donna will do her best to help provide a more accessible way of getting you into the pose. Unlike other yoga classes that can fly through movements and you get lost off, Donna takes her time to teach each individual movement so everyone can keep up, enjoy and feel the benefit” “I would highly recommend”. “It’s worked wonders for my mental and physical wellbeing”.
Katie Puckering

 

“I am a complete newbie to yoga but have been made to feel very welcome in class”. “Donna is very gentle and patient and will come and help you adjust and adapt your position so you get the best out of each movement”. “Very supportive and encouraging environment”.
Sharon Horrocks

 

“Complete novice but made to feel very welcome and now I’m hooked. Classes differ each session so keeps things fresh and introduces you to all different aspects of Yoga”.
Barrie Ainsley

 

“As a complete beginner to yoga I did not know what to expect”. “Donna pays great attention to explaining the poses with safety in mind”. Her knowledge is extensive and her classes varied with a focus on the physical and mental benefits”. “I feel I have progressed from class from class and learned so much in a relatively short time”. “Great teacher, highly recommended”.
Heather Hann

 

“I recently started classes with Donna and she is just amazing”. “I’m a beginner and she really takes time to ensure my posture and pose is accurate”. “She explains each position in detail as she demonstrates and also explains the benefits of each pose”. “I’m not a confident person and was a bit nervous about not knowing what to do but she works at a great pace and makes sure everyone is well supported”. “I love the relaxation and the end too-it really helps me to get focused for the week ahead”. “If you’re thinking about starting yoga but worried you won’t be able to do it then honestly just give it a try”. “Donna is just fab!” “I feel so comfortable and welcome in her class”.
Helen White

 

“Great classes from Donna at ‘Blue Skies Yoga’. “Well planned progression moves throughout the class that took into account all levels of ability”. “If something was too difficult she had an alternative”. “Found the teaching style and atmosphere friendly and supportive and would definitely recommend anyone looking into yoga for the first time to give it a go.”
Graem Dobson

 

“Brilliant Yoga class”. “Well recommended”.
Susan Crosby

 

“Knowledgeable tutor and a good pace, building up skills and poses throughout the classes”. “Donna is very sincere and has created a relaxing, thoughtful place for people to unwind and exercise”.
Danielle C

 

“Finally found a yoga class that suits me”. “Donna explains the poses and offers alternatives for beginners and the more advanced”. “I’ve now been to the retreat as well”. “This was the first time that Donna had offered one and I honestly don’t see how she could improve it”. “I’m eagerly awaiting the next one”.
Jacqueline Lowes

 

“I went to Donna’s yoga retreat at the start of Nov, near Whitby”. “What a fab time”. “Never met Donna before so I was a newbie and she instantly put me at ease”. “She does classes to suit people and their wellbeing, not just ticking a ‘yoga box’ that a certain pose or flow has been done, which I
especially loved”. “We did a variety of classes as part of the retreat and the rest of the group were truly amazing too”. “A lovely location and food all wholesome and very tasty”. “I’d definitely do one of her retreats again and would ‘100%’ recommend them too” “Just love Donna’s outlook, and approach, and I know a tremendous amount of organising and planning went into the weekend away” “Thank you”.
Louise F

 

“I’ve done a few classes with Donna” “She was very warm and welcoming from the start”. “She explains all the postures really clearly and gives easier options for those who aren’t so fit or bendy, like me!” “I’d highly recommend her classes”. “You’ll get a warm welcome and be well looked after”.
Rosie Gartland

 

“I joined Donna’s class at the start of this year and I’m really enjoying it”. “Donna is very knowledgeable and good at explain the postures as well as making sure everyone in the class executes them safely”. “She provides modifications if necessary”. “The hour flies over each week and I always look forward to the next class”. “The class in general are one of the friendliest classes I have ever been to, which has been nice as it is daunting sometimes joining a new class”. “I definitely recommend”.
Natalie Stouph

 

“Donna from ‘Blue Skies Yoga’ is a fantastic teacher, and also genuinely a lovely person”. “I joined a class at ‘Pelton Community Centre’ as a runner to improve my flexibility and was made to feel so welcome”. “Donna’s classes are truly for all levels for everyone from complete beginners like me to the most advance”. “The best bit is although you’ve worked hard you’ll somehow come out of the class feeling so relaxed”.
David Stephenson

 

“I started coming to Donna’s classes a few months ago, and from day one I have felt so welcomed and comfortable in her classes”. “Regardless of your experience, Donna is able to help everyone I’m the class, through clear explanations and demonstrations as well as making slight adjustments to your postures to ensure you are reaching your full potential”, “I would highly recommend ‘Blue Skies Yoga’
Louise Townsend

 

“Donna came to our workplace to do a Yoga session for our mental health awareness week and I thoroughly enjoyed it”. “She was great at explaining what we were going to be doing and helping if we needed her to”. “The session was both relaxing and challenging in equal measure”.
“Would definitely recommend”.
Laura Jane Coates

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