testimonials
"Stacey has been coming to my home and developing a personalized yoga practice for me for almost a year now and it has been a fantastic experience! She has been rehabilitating some of my physical issues, like an injured knee and carpal tunnel as well as designing a specific yoga practice to enhance my ability to pursue my passion, which is to dance Argentine tango. A bodyworker taking care of my knee recommended that I work with Stacey. I myself taught yoga & Pilates professionally for 15 years, which I had to stop 10 years ago because of a new job. So I was a bit skeptical about whether I actually needed a private yoga teacher because I thought that I could do my physical therapy exercises on my own. However, working with Stacey has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for my health and well-being. She is very knowledgeable and has inspired and challenged me to take my yoga practice to a much deeper level than ever before. Stacey is a consummate professional. She is always on-time, arriving prepared with ideas for increasing the challenge of my practice but open to how things are going for me and able to adapt to my current needs. I feel that Stacey really cares about my progress and that motivates me to keep practicing even when my work gets really busy. Without her support, I would not be staying on course with my commitment to my yoga practice. I highly recommend Stacey, whether you are a beginner to yoga or an experienced practitioner!"
-- Lucinda H.
"I've been working with Stacey in an Alameda Yoga studio for almost a year and it's been a fantastic experience. Stacey is extremely knowledgeable, patient, enthusiastic, kind, a great communicator, and has a broad knowledge of the many branches of yoga. Developing a yoga practice with her has given me more than I hoped for or could have possibly expected."
--Sandy Q.
"I highly recommend Stacey Swan for students of all ages. I met Stacey last year when I relocated to the Bay Area from the East Coast. At 61 and with no prior Yoga experience, I was seeking an instructor that would give me private lessons in my home and help me through a physical transformation. It was extremely important that the person I chose would be patient, provide spiritual guidance, inspiration and be understanding with any physical limitations. Stacey embraces all these characteristics and then some. She has taught me so much in the 9 months of weekly sessions. Most importantly, she has helped me transform my physical agility, stamina and confidence. Stacey is a lovely person inside and out. You can learn a lot from her and enjoy her company while you tone your body."
--Linda S.
"As a former competitive athlete, riddled with injuries, I would take a yoga class here or there for 10+ years, but my yoga journey didn't truly begin until I took a class with Stacey. I was never able to make yoga a real practice because I was constantly frustrated, in pain and didn't know the basics. Upon meeting Stacey, she immediately remembered my name (and everyone else’s!) Her warm and gentle nature allowed me to feel relaxed and free from judgment-- from myself and others. I told her my goal was to take at least ten of her Level 1 Classes before I advanced so that I wouldn't injure myself and could learn the breath work, as well— what I truly wanted was a reliable and soul-nourishing practice. Stacey is incredibly knowledgeable of all facets yoga; making a session more than just a workout, but a true study of one’s self. Stacey brings depth, concentration and undeniable passion to her classes, as well as a refreshing youthful levity and a sense of play. After many more than just ten classes with Stacey, I would say her instruction has allowed me to discover the patience, an emotional and technical foundation, and an adoring spark for yoga, so I can create my own practice. I am so very grateful our paths crossed." -- Madison E.
"I felt draggy, not so great, didn’t feel like going to yoga, but did, and now I feel invigorated, calm, happy, and focused. Stacey, is fantastic, (she) gears the class to the students who show up, breathing, moving, no strain."
--Nancy I.
"I had the great opportunity of taking yoga classes from Stacey Swan. In a short amount of time she and I were able to see an improvement in my overall posture and control of my yoga moves. She customized the classes to my strengths and weaknesses in a fun and encouraging way. I never knew yoga could be so enjoyable and energizing, until I took a class from Stacey. She shared many helpful breathing techniques, challenging but comfortable yoga moves and even touched a little on ayurveda. I recommend her to anyone who wants a yoga teacher who is quite knowledgable and keenly in tune with your yoga needs or goals."
--Irene P.
"I am a three-year recurrent breast cancer survivor, with limitations after surgery. She has made yoga not only accessible, but down-right fun for me and all of her students here at East Oakland Sports Center. For an early morning class, she is always cheerful and uplifting in her practice. She carefully monitors the various needs of her students, suggesting ways to make each pose, movement, and breath an individual experience. She shares personal stories about her struggles with yoga, letting us know that our own journey with yoga will be unique and rewarding."
--Mary C.
"As someone who avoided yoga for many years because I didn't feel like I would ever be able to "get" it, I feel very fortunate to have come across a small handful of great teachers who were gentle, encouraging, and helped me to gain confidence in my abilities. Stacey is one such teacher. She creates a safe and engaging environment in which I was able to strengthen my practice considerably and she did an amazing job of identifying and helping me work through my challenges. She taught a weekly class at my work and in the midst of the busy and occasionally chaotic office surroundings she always managed to cultivate a peaceful and harmonious setting for our practice. In the months that I worked with her I feel that I made great strides and I attribute this in large part to her warm and wonderful instruction. "
-- Taylor M.
-- Lucinda H.
"I've been working with Stacey in an Alameda Yoga studio for almost a year and it's been a fantastic experience. Stacey is extremely knowledgeable, patient, enthusiastic, kind, a great communicator, and has a broad knowledge of the many branches of yoga. Developing a yoga practice with her has given me more than I hoped for or could have possibly expected."
--Sandy Q.
"I highly recommend Stacey Swan for students of all ages. I met Stacey last year when I relocated to the Bay Area from the East Coast. At 61 and with no prior Yoga experience, I was seeking an instructor that would give me private lessons in my home and help me through a physical transformation. It was extremely important that the person I chose would be patient, provide spiritual guidance, inspiration and be understanding with any physical limitations. Stacey embraces all these characteristics and then some. She has taught me so much in the 9 months of weekly sessions. Most importantly, she has helped me transform my physical agility, stamina and confidence. Stacey is a lovely person inside and out. You can learn a lot from her and enjoy her company while you tone your body."
--Linda S.
"As a former competitive athlete, riddled with injuries, I would take a yoga class here or there for 10+ years, but my yoga journey didn't truly begin until I took a class with Stacey. I was never able to make yoga a real practice because I was constantly frustrated, in pain and didn't know the basics. Upon meeting Stacey, she immediately remembered my name (and everyone else’s!) Her warm and gentle nature allowed me to feel relaxed and free from judgment-- from myself and others. I told her my goal was to take at least ten of her Level 1 Classes before I advanced so that I wouldn't injure myself and could learn the breath work, as well— what I truly wanted was a reliable and soul-nourishing practice. Stacey is incredibly knowledgeable of all facets yoga; making a session more than just a workout, but a true study of one’s self. Stacey brings depth, concentration and undeniable passion to her classes, as well as a refreshing youthful levity and a sense of play. After many more than just ten classes with Stacey, I would say her instruction has allowed me to discover the patience, an emotional and technical foundation, and an adoring spark for yoga, so I can create my own practice. I am so very grateful our paths crossed." -- Madison E.
"I felt draggy, not so great, didn’t feel like going to yoga, but did, and now I feel invigorated, calm, happy, and focused. Stacey, is fantastic, (she) gears the class to the students who show up, breathing, moving, no strain."
--Nancy I.
"I had the great opportunity of taking yoga classes from Stacey Swan. In a short amount of time she and I were able to see an improvement in my overall posture and control of my yoga moves. She customized the classes to my strengths and weaknesses in a fun and encouraging way. I never knew yoga could be so enjoyable and energizing, until I took a class from Stacey. She shared many helpful breathing techniques, challenging but comfortable yoga moves and even touched a little on ayurveda. I recommend her to anyone who wants a yoga teacher who is quite knowledgable and keenly in tune with your yoga needs or goals."
--Irene P.
"I am a three-year recurrent breast cancer survivor, with limitations after surgery. She has made yoga not only accessible, but down-right fun for me and all of her students here at East Oakland Sports Center. For an early morning class, she is always cheerful and uplifting in her practice. She carefully monitors the various needs of her students, suggesting ways to make each pose, movement, and breath an individual experience. She shares personal stories about her struggles with yoga, letting us know that our own journey with yoga will be unique and rewarding."
--Mary C.
"As someone who avoided yoga for many years because I didn't feel like I would ever be able to "get" it, I feel very fortunate to have come across a small handful of great teachers who were gentle, encouraging, and helped me to gain confidence in my abilities. Stacey is one such teacher. She creates a safe and engaging environment in which I was able to strengthen my practice considerably and she did an amazing job of identifying and helping me work through my challenges. She taught a weekly class at my work and in the midst of the busy and occasionally chaotic office surroundings she always managed to cultivate a peaceful and harmonious setting for our practice. In the months that I worked with her I feel that I made great strides and I attribute this in large part to her warm and wonderful instruction. "
-- Taylor M.
