Student Stories

It is honestly the best experience I have ever stumbled upon. I have done different types of yoga in the past but never really got the benefits I have received by Yoga Nidra and the way Professor Svetlana teaches. It's amazing, comforting and just what every human needs to not only help with flexibility but the understanding of yourself and your body.

​Satsang has been such an incredibly positive force in my life. Svetlana and the entire Satsang group have so much wisdom to offer, and I love diving deeper into the principles and practices of yoga in such a tight-knit community.

After our classes I always feel that my yoga practices at home are fuller and more meaningful, and it really has transformed the way I think about my life and about the world.

Overall, this class was much more beneficial to me than I had ever expected. The things I learned about yoga and wellbeing will stay with me for the rest of my life.

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This class truly inspired me to take a leap into health and wellness and work on my mental and physical health.

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Practicing asanas was at first very difficult for me, as I lacked strength in my body. I always considered myself strong, but these asanas challenged me in a new way.

Yoga has drastically improved my fundamental understanding of stress and anxiety management... Yoga has provided me with the ability to control my breathing, take a step back from the situation, and accept that not everything is within my control. These three lessons combined have afforded me perspective and clarity during moments that
previously would have stressed me out.

Now I pause and take small moments during hectic days and practice breathing techniques to quiet my mind for example before exams. I have followed lifestyle changes that have improved my sleep patterns which improve clarity and memory retention making those
exams less stressful.

Yoga has helped me in both my school and outside school life through a greater understanding of my place in the world. That perspective allows me to accept that not everything is directly because of my choices and decisions. I have found life changing and improvements through routinely practicing yoga that will help me survive stressful and non-stressful times alike.

When I turned to yoga before my senior year, I was near a breaking point because of everything going on. Full-time work and school schedules while trying to find
post-graduate employment and internships throughout dealing with the more significant issues at large in society. Signing up for yoga for stress and anxiety management helped me to understand “I am not broken.”

My feelings of disconnection and anxiety about an uncertain future are not unique. We all struggle and cope with decisions every day, but the one thing that sticks with me is that we are allowed to make mistakes, and those can lead to greater happiness and understanding. Yoga has made my senior year much less stressful and more enjoyable because I am practicing the lessons I have learned.

I am not the most active person during school spending hours at a time behind a keyboard and monitor yoga gives me asanas and routines to quickly stretch and move without having to run to the gym and spend precious time on a machine.

[Svetlana is] so kind and makes yoga less about just poses and more about who you are as a person. Her voice is really calming. She's not just a good professor, she's a good person.

I have taken 2 yoga courses now and I feel both have greatly impacted my ability to care for myself and work through anxiety.

Having a class that prioritizes your mental health twice a week really helped me realize how beneficial regular self-care can be.

Professor Svetlana is extremely knowledgeable and caters the information to students in a way that can be applied to your daily life and stress. 

The (Satsang) group is a loving community of friends, and we help each other apply the ancient yogic wisdom to our daily lives and struggles. 

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Svetlana's yoga classes are unique in the sense that they combine discussions of the philosophy of yoga, practices designed to her pupils' needs, and a session of yoga nidra (or guided meditation).

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Her knowledge is extensive and her dedication to the class is total. I've been taking her classes for 4 years now, and I keep learning new things every time we meet.

My overall experience with relaxation and Yoga Nidra and Sankalpa is what I have been looking for my whole life. I never knew the benefits of this asana until I took this class.

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I need emotional and mental relaxation during my hectic days, and this is what I have found to help in between my hectic days. I find myself getting a break from my monkey mind. Also, I feel like I get a burst of energy afterward and I find that this helps me sleep before bed.

[Svetlana] helped me switch my mindset on how I see certain things in the world, as well as about myself. I do have to say that I had to learn how to get out of my comfort zone, but I am so happy that I did because I benefited a lot from this class.

Viewing myself with a witness attitude truly has helped me create more positive reactions. Through these positive reactions I have less violent tendencies, less attachments to my work and social life and overall more happiness. I am more content with the way I view my life than before I took this class.

The Satsang class helps you learn yoga in a deeper way and at the same time gives you a deeper insight into yourself.

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It is also great to connect with others who are on a similar journey. I feel support from both Svetlana and the other students in the group. The other members often share information about themselves that helps me too.

Svetlana's Satsang group is something I look forward to all week and would highly recommend to anyone who likes the spiritual side of yoga. 

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The group is a loving community of friends, and we help each other apply the ancient yogic wisdom to our daily lives and struggles.

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Then, based on our physical or emotional needs, Svetlana guides us through asana and meditation practice that is tailored to suit our daily requests. 

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We end every class with Yoga Nidra, a truly special practice of deep relaxation and going deeper within one's self.

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It is my experience to leave class feeling rejuvenated both physically and emotionally, and the spiritual knowledge that I have gained over time has become a big part of my life and world view.

Svetlana is amazing! She is so knowledgeable, and has a ton of personal experience. You can tell that she cares about each and every one of her students. She wants you to succeed, and will do everything she can to make sure you do. ​​​