Reviews and Testimonials
“I loved the way you allowed each person to be themselves, you showed faith and acceptance. I loved the way you continued to ask for our comments and questions, it allowed for free communication. I loved your generosity with your sharing, your stories, ideas and friendship.”
“This course has exceeded any expectations I had….it was hard work sometimes, but it was an awesome experience and an honor to share it with you.”
“I am so glad that I took this course over the many others that I saw, and the ones closer to home. I liked being able to get away from all the distractions of home and live in our Yoga community…after finishing the course I feel really focused and so excited to get out and start teaching.”
“I would recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in Yoga and in teaching Yoga. It has been far more then I ever imagined, and I feel that I have a whole new perspective in my own life. I know now I can follow my dream to help other people find relaxation and benefits from Yoga. I have wanted for so long to be able to help others, and this course has made me realize that I can, and given me the tools to do so. Thank you for all your support and helping me to get HERE.”
“I would do this Yoga Teacher Training again! I have had such a wonderful, inspiring journey this last month. At my age and the place I am in at this moment you have given me the opportunity to extend my horizons with confidence and a greater understanding of my love of yoga. Awesome!”
“This course was excellent. It challenged me and I know it challenged my teacher due to my lack of knowledge and personal awareness of how this practice of yoga would challenge my mental and psychological foundations, let alone my physical challenges. I gained an immense amount of knowledge that I gratefully take back with me into the next stage of my life over this next six months. My heartfelt appreciation and thanks for allowing me to take this journey with you and supporting me.”
“I learned more then I ever imagined, and even that was just a taste of what know now that I can learn in the future. Thank you for opening the door for me as a teacher, and for helping me to see what I am capable of.”
I love this work! I just completed my 2nd & 3rd practices today. I love it. Could do it all day! Thank you for your pioneering. And yes, it is logical and just starts to flow after a while.
Just wanted to let you know that I am 10 massages into my practicum - and you were right! It has all come together and feels so natural. The whole sequence is imprinted in my mind! I have continued to find willing participants who are a little different to previous ones and the variation in flexibility / movement is huge! Also individuals’ ability to "let go" and relax has been vastly different. After effects have also varied greatly; some have felt an overall sense of wellbeing and relaxation immediately after - others notice that their nights sleep has been much deeper and have felt relaxed the morning after. A couple have felt general aches all over the following day - as if they have worked out. Anyway - thanks again! Can't wait to stop practicing and start PRACTICING - There seems to be a growing list of willing clients.
I truly loved and enjoyed the Level 1 Workshop. I am looking forward to finishing my 20 practice massages. The whole week was a fantastic experience. It was a beautiful space to share and learn.
A beautiful, cohesive course broken down into an easily accessible learning process. Fantastic level of support and professionalism. Thank you.
This is the best course I have ever taken. I can’t wait to share the techniques, the experience, and the metta with my yoga students. Thank you.
Enlightening, healing, wonderful! Heather has a divine gift and is truly gorgeous. Her precise techniques and activities of teaching were comprehensive and thorough.
I have been a massage practitioner for many years, and this course has shown me new ways to not only care for my clients but also care for my body. I feel like I just spent 5 days at the spa! And I’ve brought home a wealth of gifts to give my clients.
My husband says thank you for teaching me Thai Yoga Massage. If he ever lets me off the mat I look forward to sharing it with my yoga students in class and hopefully in private sessions too. I am so glad I took this course, and thanks for giving me the confidence to use touch to share yoga.
Thank you Heather. This course definitely exceeded my expectations. I have just completed my practice sessions and I feel so confident. The class is flowing well and I feel that I am definitely ready to start teaching. I start my first class next week!
I really like your teaching style Heather. You explain things so well that I can feel that I have learned more from you this week then it is possible to learn in a week.
A very well designed program, very professional and with so much compassion. Thank you.
This is the best course I have ever taken. The course structure was great. I like that we had time for study and lots of time for practice. I can’t believe I learned to teach a whole class in five days, but I did! My practice has been going very well. I am almost done my five practice sessions and my writing, and I just can’t wait to add Core Yoga to my class schedule. I have been practicing with some of my students and they want me to keep the class on the schedule now.
We are so fortunate to have Heather Agnew at the Toronto Star. She is by far the best yoga instructor I have come across. Not only is her wealth of knowledge to be commended, she is enthusiastic, motivating and a true professional! Every class is both a challenge and a wonderful learning experience and geared towards meeting our needs. As a fitness professional myself, I learn from Heather on a regular basis. She is a true inspiration to myself and to the other students at the Toronto Star. Thank you for making our lives so much more fulfilling Heather!
--Vas Vandekas
Fitness Director,
Toronto Star Fitness Centres
The stretches for the office workers are great, I have printed a copy and have it visible to remind me to do them frequently.
Luba King
Wellness Program Manager
Apotex Pharmaceuticals
I really enjoyed your (Living at Your Desk) talk today. Initially I was not going to come because I thought it was just going to be another one of those "talks" that you walk away from and don't take much with you. Thank you. The energy/calmness that you radiate really speaks volumes that you know what you are talking about and that you do practice what you preach.
--Donna L. Acheson
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Working with Heather opened up a confidence in me that I'd never had before. She showed me that I could be physically strong, and was capable of so much more than I thought.~ More than that, she was a motivating and enthusiastic partner to work with, and kept me laughing even on my worst days. Her knowledge and professionalism about physical fitness is only surpassed by her inspiring energy and understanding of the integrated workings of the mind and spirit.
I have just realized how spoiled I was to have you as my teacher. You were so dynamic and empowering, and I loved the way you didn't just teach me how to do the yoga postures you taught me about yoga as well. I really do regret not kicking myself in the butt and getting to your classes more often. Hope you will be back soon.
Heather, you are a fantastic yoga teacher, and I really appreciated the time I got to spend with you, your love of yoga must have rubbed of on me!
Heather Agnew has become a very important person in my life. The first time I met Heather was in 1996. She was just beginning her business, and I travelled to her home to work out. I totally enjoyed the program Heather built for me and would look forward to my appointments with her.
In January of this year, I reconnected with Heather, as I needed a motivator to get me on track, both with my exercising and my nutrition. She is a wealth of information in both these categories. My struggle was how to get both of these aspects going in the right direction – exercise and healthy eating. I am so happy I called
Heather accommodates her clients, with regards to where and when to meet them. She has gone with me to our nearby gym to see firsthand where I exercise and what machinery I will be using. When demonstrating exercises, she is clear and ensures that I know exactly how to perform the exercise (ie: yoga, stretches, weight training).
I appreciate that Heather is very easily accessible by phone or email, whenever I have a question or just want to update her on my progress. She is keenly interested in the welfare of her clients.
Heather Agnew was my personal trainer for 4 years. When I began to work with Heather I was in my mid-forties and following a life of ballet and then, believe it or not, show jumping with horses, I had done innumerable injuries to my body. Heather was the first person to work with me who was unfazed by my peculiar variety of physical traumas and gave me courage to confront the workouts with amazing optimism.
Through our workouts she introduced me to Yoga and with it a life-altering spiritual awakening. Heather’s approach to yoga is challenging yet patient and spiritual. She is uncanny in observing both the current state of her students and the direction that will help them most. She is encouraging without being fanatical. She is firm, when necessary without being stern.
Heather is a fountain of information – she reads and studies constantly. Her personal training experience gives her a keen awareness of the body and her own personal spiritual commitment allows her instruction to transcend ‘just the physical’. I find it an ideal combination.
Heather also has a very infectious energy and boundless reserves. I missed her terribly when she moved to Australia and know that any studio she joins will benefit immensely from her presence.
Heather Agnew is an inspired, motivational teacher. She creates a wonderful balance by tempering her impressive knowledge of the various physical disciplines with a nurturing, spiritual insight - tempered with a life-affirming, playful sensibility.
I am disappointed to have had my last class with you today. My yoga practice and my understanding of yoga have moved forward a great deal under your guidance. I have limited experience with yoga teachers, but you are certainly one of the best I have worked with. Thank you for your commitment to us during your time here. I wish you all the best for the future.
Heather - I have to tell you that I found this month's newsletter so interesting that I made copies to give to a co-worker and my mother. It seems the definition of "success" is so multi-layered that your article gave us all food for thought. In light of this, I simply thought I would drop you a line to tell you how much I enjoyed this month's newsletter.
I loved the first night of 'Beyond the Asanas'. I have been chanting like I've been at it my whole life, not just a few days, I find it very soothing and also invigorating at the same time.