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Participating in Vilmaʼs Introduction for the Larger Woman Workshop I felt incredibly empowered by her knowlege and spirit. In my first class, Vilma customized a pose to help open my back to relax a VERY tight muscle I injured four months ago. She has given me hope through yoga I can once again have movement without pain.”
Because I have experienced two major abdominal surgeries, for a long time I have generally felt rather squished in my belly. But with this class I have learned what it is to feel more open and less obstructed in this area. I donʼt know how I could have ever achieved this on my own. Now if I can just find the discipline to practice more yoga outside the class!
Since beginning yoga I’ve been able to go off my anxiety medication . . . that’s an amazing thing!
I am overweight, 70-ish, and have considerable osteoarthritis. I am reasonably active, but for years have made frequent visits to the chiropractor with shoulder, back and neck problems. 20 years ago I tried yoga, unsuccessfully, and never returned. So it came as a shock to me that regular participation in Vilma’s Yoga for Larger Women Class (which I began with trepidation over three years ago) has resulted in lower blood pressure, rare chiropractic visits, less pain, and more energy. What I have saved in chiropractic and physician’s visits has more than paid for my yoga classes. And I have learned how to implement a home practice, too!
My experience at The Yoga Project has given me the gift of movement, something I didn't realize how much I missed until I regained it through yoga.
Going beyond what I think my limits are and finding that I capable of more than I thought – this is a gift of yoga.
After many years of trying yoga, I finally found a class in which I do not feel intimidated or out of place because of my size. Vilma is very knowledgeable about alternatives to traditional yoga poses and conscious of trouble spots that students have. I end each class feeling stronger and more relaxed. Each class is a gift I give myself.
Everytime I leave class, walking home is GREAT! I stand taller and I walk easier. This class is wonderful.”