HERE'S WHAT SOME OF OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

"Dr. Susan Pataky is an extraordinary Yoga Instructor.  Perhaps it is the combination of her medical training as a Naturapathic Physician, her 37 years teaching Yoga  and her blithe spirit.  Her classes are inspirational and enlightening.  Her knowledge from her medical training  allows her to ensure that  students advance rapidly without getting  hurt. I never  expected at age 61 to stand on my shoulders!  Her unusual attention to detail allows us to learn the asanas correctly  in order to develop our practices at home.  Most of all her unique and exuberant personality  and beliefs make every  class  special  and transformational. " -V.R.-PhD-Sanibel

"I have taught/been a healer most of my life and highly value receiving from gifted practictioners like yourself. Thank you for helping return me to myself via the 4 yoga classes I took w/you on Sanibel. Namasté " –Claudia, NY

"I consider Susan my personal magician, and she knows that.  In 18 months she has made such a huge difference in my life that I can only attribute it to magic.    I’m lucky to live in my favorite location in a little house perfectly suited to me; but I live alone and I’m 81 years old.  It was starting to be a bit worrisome:  how much longer would my body let me live this way?  Now, thanks to Susan’s dynamic and serene intervention, the worry is gone:  I'm strong again. (If you think dynamic and serene is a contradiction, you don't know Susan).    It all  started with Susan’s Chair Yoga class because I couldn’t put my head down (i.e., downward dog) without getting nauseous; in addition, it took me forever to get down on the floor and get up again.  Susan stated unequivocally that the nausea would wear off.  I didn’t believe her.  However, six months later I graduated to an All Levels yoga class where, for a while, I felt like the only beached whale in the room.  At first it still took forever to get down on the floor and get up again, with all the old bones shaking and protesting.  But, thanks to Susan’s down-to-earth encouragement , unfailing support and brilliant teaching here I am, keeping up with the class pretty well and no longer the beached whale. Downward dogs, cobras, plows – no problem.  Definitely a miracle!  And the miracle made me into a younger, stronger and healthier person. Thank you, Susan, for your incredible gift!" -Edith, Sanibel  CEO of NYC Corporation

"Thank you for helping us adjust to our aging bodies and empowering us to soar.You certainly have done alot for us."   -Carolyn, Sanibel    Chair yoga participant

Dear Susan,  again deep gratitude for amazing Yoga session on the Beach  the last week of August on Block island.  I continue to sing your praises. -C.J.W. -Massachusetts

In April & May I sought sanctuary on Sanibel. I was recovering from Breast Cancer surgery, the Chemo that followed, my rapidly unraveling marriage, and the hornet's nest that my husband refers to as his family. My whole energy was fueled by anger, and I needed to find a more productive way to leave all that negativity behind me, to heal myself, find a way to have a more positive attitude and to start moving on with the rest of my life. Purely by accident, OR maybe there are no accidents, I had a chance encounter with Dr. Susan Pataky. I must confess that I was revenge shopping in a jewelry store when I overheard heard her mention a Yoga class that she was teaching. Kismet. I was amazed that the day after my first class, I felt like I had been in the gym for three hours and yet the class had been so relaxing. After that I attended  three of her weekly classes. I began to focus more on myself NOW and began to explore my own inner landscape rather than worrying about what others had been or were doing that had angered me. After two months of her classes and lots of walks on the beaches of Sanibel, things did change. I had changed, and I give Susan the credit for that. My private sessions with her in my sanibel home, were equally as wonderful. I learned amazingly effective breathing and relaxation techniques which helped me prepare for my return back up North. She truly is a dynamic healer with vibrant positive energy that radiates outward in both her classes and private sessions. I Can't wait to get back to her classes next winter! -Claire-Sanibel and New Jersey

CORPORATE CLIENTS

"I have taken yoga classes with Susan for one year and I find her to be an excellent teacher. Her knowledge of Yoga, as well as the human body is extensive. Her classes are focused and well planned. Susan often uses imagery in her classes that greatly help students to envision and achieve the correct position. Her classes help me relax ans relieve stress. After yoga class, I am refreshed and ready to manage my day's work load. I highly recommend Susan Pataky as a yoga teacher." -K. H. Senior Product Manager Clairol, Stamford,CT "Susan, I'd like to thank you for all you efforts in establishing Yoga as a key part of our Clairol Health & Fitness Program. Your enthusiasm and professionalism has really been a critical factor in the great response we have received. I've enjoyed your classes very  much. It's been great for stress relief and muscle stretching. -Bob  VP Marketing  Clairol, Stamford, CT

"As part of the MetLife Managed Care Services 'Wellness' program Susan was brought into our organization to teach yoga classes to our employees. In keeping with our philosophy to promote healthy lifestyles, Susan's program provides an excellent opportunity for our employees to learn relaxation techniques and methods of channelling stress. Recently MetLife iniates a personal "Wellness" assessment as part of our flexible benefit program. Employees specifically mentioned that they felt it very motivating to have the opportunity to participate in the onsite Yoga classes during their linch breaks. Since the classes break up the work day employees come back to their work areas refreshed and renewed. I would encourage other corporations to offer onsite Yoga instruction as a way to encourage employees to take a proactive role in their personal wellness. -Manager, Human Resources  MetLife-Westport, CT

"Thank you for visiting us and sharing your expertise on stress management. I've received positive feedback from our candidates, who realize the importance of tending to these needs which enable us to move forward in a job search or anything else in life. Your material was a great variation from what we do so often, so I thank you for your time and effort."  -Elaine-Management Consultant    Norwalk,CT

We were so happy you could join us for our 1995 Physicians Health Sevices Employees Health Fair. It was wonderful, informative and provided great interest for our employees. Physicians Health Services Trumbull, CT