Flexibility, gentle stretching, soothing music, tranquility of body & mind, breath development, guided meditations, core muscle strength for my back (I’ve even given up my chiropractor): these are the rewards of taking Sensai Sue Conrad’s “Gentle Yoga” classes for the past three years. I cannot recommend her enough to all seeking quality of life with a gentle approach. Steven SLO, Ca.
I signed up for Sue’s Prenatal Yoga Class when I was around 18 weeks along, and ended up doing two, six week sessions with her! Before I was pregnant, I had done a few other yoga classes over a couple of years, and always had struggled trying to find the right breathing pattern. In general, I always struggled with yoga. Once I began Sue’s Prenatal Yoga Class, I actually learned the correct way to find my breath doing different poses, and just slowed down and went at my own pace.
Sue taught us different breathing techniques, and a couple different positions/stretches to do throughout pregnancy that I was able to do in the delivery room between contractions. Giving birth was definitely the hardest thing I have ever done, but I am glad I was taught how to do different comfortable poses to help, and get me through delivery.
Sue is a great instructor! She gears her workouts for all fitness levels. In some cases this would not be good for those who need a more intense workout but, she makes sure to show how to intensify each routine. Sue knows how to “encourage” you without being one of those in your face instructors. I have been taking many of her classes for months and plan on continuing to do so. Thanks Sue!
Sue has been my fitness instructor for about 2 yrs now.(Boot Camp, Kick Boxing, Cycling and Private Training sessions) No matter what shape you are in, Sue will help to improve your over all heath,while making you feel and look amazing! Thanks Sue for all that you do. 🙂
Dear Sue, Thank you so much for your excellent instruction in your Gentle Yoga Class. I just wanted you to know how much it has helped me. I had a knee, groin and lower back injury that just was not getting any better after over a year of other alternative modalities. It took the joy and action out of my life. I just wanted to cry with the constant pain. I could not sleep because of the pain and discomfort. All I wanted to do when I got home from work was lay on my bed. It dragged on so long I thought: “Is this it? Is this how it’s going to be for the rest of my life?” This was unusual for me as I am an active person. I like to jog, hike, bike, explore and have adventure in my life. I feel I am a very young 60 year old person. But at that time with all the pain I felt like a very old and broken 90 year old. When I first started your class I could not even do the simplest balancing positions. Now I am pain free and look forward to your class and the great way I feel doing the positions. I do not want to miss a single class, for the joy of feeling fantastic is something I will never take for granted again. I want to thank you for giving that back to me. I want to thank you for showing me all the possible modified positions till I gained my strength and confidence back. What was such an effort is now like a beautiful flowing dance. Now I can add Yoga to the list of active things I love to do. I can never thank you enough. You are a great teacher and I feel so very lucky to have joined your class. Yours truly in health and joy, Nancy
Sue is a great trainer. She is gentle yet firm at the same time. She tailors her workouts to her client’s day-to-day needs so you never have an excuse to not work out;-) I have been working out with her for the last four years and I now can do exercises that I once thought were impossible for me to do.
Sue’s prenatal yoga class gave me a weekly time to relax, move my body, and meet other moms-to-be. I enjoyed the class enough to sign up for a second one, and looked forward to it every week! Sue helps guide the students through new poses and tailors the class to the participants. Definitely recommend taking this class during pregnancy!
When I found Sue Conrad’s Prenatal Yoga class I knew it would be a great class to help improve my strength. The first day of the class we were greeted by Sue’s smiling face and a warm hello. As a first time mother, it was nice to be around other women who were going through similar things I was experiencing. It was so wonderful to be able to spend an hour really connecting with my body and the baby growing inside me. Sue moved through each pose slowly allowing us to feel relaxed before we moved to the next pose.
I would recommend this class to any pregnant mother who wishes to gain strength and become more connected with their child.
I highly recommend this class for anyone in their 2nd or 3rd Trimester. Sue Conrad does a great job modifying poses to meet everyone’s needs wherever they may be in their practice and pregnancy. Ladies take this hour for yourselves to connect with your breath and your baby and help prepare your body for the miraculous arrival of your little one.
Sue’s prenatal yoga class provided a weekly opportunity to be with other mama-to-be’s in a nurturing space. It was wonderful to have an exercise I knew was safe for a pregnant body and I met wonderful folks. Thanks, Rachel and baby Willa