Testimonials"I absolutely love yoga classes with Shola. Her style is friendly and relaxed and she includes variations on each move which works really well. I have fibromyalgia and Shola's classes noticeably helped manage and lessen my pain. The mindful awareness she cultivates within each group is a great aspect of her yoga classes. Highly recommended." C. Nicholson, Newcastle "I have been a part of Shola’s yoga classes for the past 5 years and they have become an important part of my life! She encourages you to go that extra step with warmth and humour but you never feel pressured. The zoom classes were a life saver in lock down and continue to be an important part of my week .I feel the benefit everyday and really look forward to Tuesday mornings!" Katy D, Durham "Shola is a great yoga teacher, she is warm, friendly & fun and her instructions on how to do the poses are very clear and precise. I have enjoyed attending her classes for many years" R. Wright, Durham "I have attended Shola's yoga classes for a number of years now and when Covid-19 struck, Shola set up zoom sessions so we could continue our yoga practice. Shola includes a mixture of relaxation, meditation and physical postures, which usually increase in difficulty in a step-wise fashion, so you can decide your own level. Shola is always cheerful and encouraging and brings some humour to each session. I come away from the sessions feeling a sense of achievement, peacefulness and joy." H. Grindley, Durham "I have been doing Yoga with Shola for 2 years. Previously I did Pilates for 4 years. In the first year I started doing yoga as part of a group, but for the last year I have been doing one-to-one sessions with Shola online. Shola is a very experienced and well qualified yoga teacher who also understands anatomy and physiology. Moving to yoga has been very effective in helping me deal with back and neck problems I have had in the long term. However, yoga has also made a huge difference to my body shape, muscle tone and strength. Shola has a very attentive and thoughtful style that is mixed with a sensitive understanding of the specific needs of her clients. I cannot reccommend Shola's yoga teaching enough! I would particularly recommend yoga to any men who are not yet doing it!" Dr. C.A. Ramsden, Durham "Shola Cochrane has coached yoga and been a part of our team at Durham County Council for 5.5 years. Shola has travelled and sustained classes around Durham County coaching in our newest buildings to parts of our community in more rural venues. She has an amazing approach to her students who very much value and miss her. Shola's background brought a unique vision to her teaching which from feedback made her classes unique and fully booked. From a Facility point of view, Shola was a pleasure to work with, very professional with a calming influence on staff. Always welcomed any new procedures in unison with Local Authority. Great, great yoga classes." H. Tones, Physical Activities Coordinator, Spennymoor Leisure Centre "I have been going to yoga classes since the 1980's and can honestly say that Shola is the teacher I've learnt most from - and the teacher whose classes I've most enjoyed. She creates a very positive atmosphere and the sessions are always well-structured and never repetetive. She builds in variations to suit different levels of experience, so that everyone is included. She is a committed teacher and her friendly manner encourages her students to work hard and to develop their practice." C. Fuller, Durham "Shola is a great yoga teacher, in fact she's the best I've ever had and I've been doing yoga for over 25 years! She incorporates mindfulness with postures that can at times be challenging but most rewarding. Her classes both online and in person are superb and I always feel totally relaxed afterwards. I thoroughly recommend anyone to come and join her." S. Gardiner, Durham City "Having done Shola's yoga classes for several years, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. She is knowledgeable in her field and always gives different options during her classes which means they are suitable for all levels. Love the relaxation section. The calmest and most relaxed I am all week. Give them a go. You won't be disappointed." A. Dellow, Stanley, Co Durham "Shola, has been providing classes for Multi Media Creative Studios for 3 years now. The classes are a really important part of our well-being. They provide us with the opportunity to re-connect with our bodies and minds in the middle of our busy weeks. Shola flexes her classes to our needs and provides a wonderful mix of physical and meditative practices which help build our strength and resillience as individuals and as a team. We couldn't recommend Shola enough and if anybody is thinking about adding yoga into their company I would be very happy to share some more thoughts on the benefits that Shola and her classes brings to MMC." E. McClellan, Multi Media Creative Studios, Castle Eden, Co Durham "Shola is an excellent yoga teacher and I am very grateful for all that she has taught me on my yoga journey. She has a gentle spiritual approach and is very sensitive and thoughtful towards the needs of the individual. Her classes, which are always fully booked, are suitable for all levels and she explains the moves clearly and with care. Joining her classes has not only improved my flexibility and Arthritis problems but also greatly enhanced my spiritual and emotional wellbeing. At the end of the class I always feel calm and content. Thursdays with Shola is my special day of the week!" C. Moloney, County Durham "Shola’s classes are a joyful experience and I always came out feeling so serene and relaxed. She has a beautiful aura, a lovely calm manner and always inspires her class. The postures are done at the pace of each individual and there are options to work at different levels, depending on ability. A wonderful uplifting experience that stays with you." Dr M Gressmann, Academic Tutor at University of Sunderland |
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