TESTIMONIALS
After going through cancer treatment and surgery, my body was tight, tired, and I had residual pain. I was also struggling mentally with picking up the pieces and moving on from my cancer diagnosis. I so desperately wanted my "old self" back and I wanted to rush my way back there. Not only was I trying to rush the physical process of healing, I was also trying to rush the grief process.
DeEtta slowed me down and brought me back to some basics. She not only showed me ways to move my body that would help relieve pain, she also gave me the space to feel ALL the emotions. Instead of going deeper into poses, I was backing off and focusing more on form. Instead of rushing through the experience, I was sitting in it, and sometimes crying my way through it. And sure enough, with the approach of having proper form, staying present, and treating myself gently, my pain and tightness started to disappear. I was gaining mobility and range of motion.
But one of the most miraculous parts of it all was that, as I worked with DeEtta, I worked through the intense grief of cancer. I started to soften. I stopped talking so critically to myself, I became less depressed, and I began feeling hopeful for the future. DeEtta helped me not only heal the physical pain, but also heal the mental anguish.
Yoga therapy has given me the gift of sitting with and accepting the present moment, however that present moment looks. Some of the most powerful warrior poses I have ever done in my 20 years of practicing yoga came from my yoga therapy sessions with DeEtta!
Yoga therapy with DeEtta helped me become a softer, more powerful version of me; and the emerging of that new me, allowed me to let go of the "old self" I thought I wanted to get back to. TA; Arvada, Colorado
DeEtta slowed me down and brought me back to some basics. She not only showed me ways to move my body that would help relieve pain, she also gave me the space to feel ALL the emotions. Instead of going deeper into poses, I was backing off and focusing more on form. Instead of rushing through the experience, I was sitting in it, and sometimes crying my way through it. And sure enough, with the approach of having proper form, staying present, and treating myself gently, my pain and tightness started to disappear. I was gaining mobility and range of motion.
But one of the most miraculous parts of it all was that, as I worked with DeEtta, I worked through the intense grief of cancer. I started to soften. I stopped talking so critically to myself, I became less depressed, and I began feeling hopeful for the future. DeEtta helped me not only heal the physical pain, but also heal the mental anguish.
Yoga therapy has given me the gift of sitting with and accepting the present moment, however that present moment looks. Some of the most powerful warrior poses I have ever done in my 20 years of practicing yoga came from my yoga therapy sessions with DeEtta!
Yoga therapy with DeEtta helped me become a softer, more powerful version of me; and the emerging of that new me, allowed me to let go of the "old self" I thought I wanted to get back to. TA; Arvada, Colorado
I have experienced many non-traditional healing modalities over the years. I had no idea what "Yoga Therapy" was, or how it would benefit my knee. After 2-3 years of chronic knee issues, working with DeEtta was pivotal in my achieving full mobility with no pain (no surgery!). DeEtta has a true gift, observing (through Zoom) how I was moving, then suggesting movements and breathwork to help my body re-connect to the way it was designed to move. No more compensations, no more pain, no more having to watch every step I was taking when out for a walk. Yoga Therapy is truly a game changer! My body feels stronger than it has in years! AH; Ellsworth, Kansas
Working with DeEtta has helped me get to the change and transformation I need to achieve my goals. Through our private sessions, I have increased overall muscle tone and worked on form. I thought this would just help me with yoga, but I started noticing results in everyday life! My joints don’t ache as badly after my evening walks! I have also learned how to apply some of the self-awareness tools to my desire for weight loss and have lost 11 lbs. so far! I no longer view getting older as “accepting” the changes happening to my body, but now understand how I can make small positive changes for my overall health. I am so excited to see what the next few months bring as I continue to work with DeEtta and tap into a deeper self-awareness. LD; Evergreen, CO
Through movement with my being held in a safe space, I felt a sense of healing and relaxation. As DeEtta held the space with thoughtful suggestion, we explored together what I was feeling in my body. This allowed for mindful use of the breath and awareness of how my muscles were moving, resulting in a feeling of alignment, grounding and relaxation. A practice of breath and movement, with experience of healing. I felt blessed to have participated in this peaceful experience! D.A.
An “aha” moment I had during our session was how much easier it felt to isolate or quiet a muscle when connecting the movement with my breath. DeEtta was great at explaining what and why we were doing certain movements, she was also very patient with me and my multiple distractions. A.R.
My yoga session with DeEtta was very educational and informative. A very comfortable session as there were no expectations on my part and was not overwhelming as a beginner. I can see the benefits after the first visit. What I noticed first is that I felt taller and even my wife noticed that I looked taller! S.I.
My first yoga therapy session: very mindful. It was really interesting to explore my body's movements with such precision. Noticing how it felt to be in my shoulder and what happened when I brought my arms over my head. Or what muscles engaged when I brought my leg toward the ceiling – what are my hip flexors doing now? DeEtta's guidance was extremely gentle and present. I appreciated her accepting way of letting me make discoveries without telling what I “should” feel.
After our session, I felt like I was made of earth and sky. Very soft in my joints, muscles and heart, and very connected to the earth at the same time.
It has left me more curious–what else is there to explore? L.L.
After our session, I felt like I was made of earth and sky. Very soft in my joints, muscles and heart, and very connected to the earth at the same time.
It has left me more curious–what else is there to explore? L.L.
DeEtta would spend as much time as I needed her to spend working on my movements and understanding. She explains everything so well and has such a deep knowledge of how the body works. It is nice to know what to move to help other parts of my body. I look forward to more sessions with her.C.L.
Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh