{"id":750,"date":"2021-10-29T21:12:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-30T02:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.santoshyoga.com\/?page_id=750"},"modified":"2025-10-20T01:38:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T06:38:06","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.santoshyoga.com\/home\/testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Santosh Yoga does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any medical condition. Our teachings are focused on guiding students in practices that support the natural flow of life force energy within the body, which is inherent in everyone.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A soul-uplifting testimony from a young father and rising star of Santosh Yoga awaits you.\" width=\"489\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9cF6WBCqfuA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cpap machine - I am breathing @santoshyoga5588\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/utGzOKYY5ss?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Feedback by Joyce about Santosh yoga under Guruji Bryant Francesco\" width=\"489\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hxziuzhqv5g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>I know you have helped hundreds. You have undoubtedly heard many stories and changed lives in a physical, mental, and spiritual way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you saw my medical history starting at the age of 12 years old, you would ask yourself Why am I still alive. I have had the last rites given to me twice, near death. But God has a purpose for me, and God always provides you with the right people in your life, for a reason or a season.<br>I thank God for your energy, spirituality, positivity, and knowledge. &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;- Robin &#8211; Germantown- Wisconsin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Sir Bryant,&nbsp;I was in the darkness, couldn\u2019t sleep, was not eating, and my health was failing. You chose my (Pichler Painting) proposal to paint your house.<br>Chance? I don\u2019t think so! You taught me how to work the Asanas, breathe, meditate, connect to the spirit, and sleep! (Without my Cpap.) I am eternally grateful to you\u2026. My Guruji&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;-Randall Pichler-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms.S<br>Guruji,<br>May we continue with Zoom sessions once I return to Florida &amp; situated? I will be in touch with you soon to set up future dates and I\u2019m looking VERY forward to them. You have been so incredibly helpful in my life. I\u2019m learning so much about my mind, body, and spirit and how to heal!<br>and simply learning how to \u2018breathe\u2019. Ahhhhhh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for everything &#8211; God bless&nbsp;bless&nbsp;you&nbsp;<br>S\u2764<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Christ the healer - my supreme yogi\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8pdj4_nqz0Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr.&nbsp;Schneider<\/em>&nbsp;&#8221; Yoga at Santosh is for everyone. Poses are taught with fun and curiosity, making all poses accessible&nbsp;to all bodies. There are no limits. Time on the mat improves both physical and mental health. It is a time to slow down, look inward and work on the relationship with self&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Deb Smith&nbsp;<\/em>shares &#8221; I am grateful for your guidance, patience and challenges you present us in class. Blessings!&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Santosh Yoga helps you to help yourself, with the synthesis of the best of Asana, Pranayama, Dhyana, Diet ( Modern &amp; Ancient), Nutritional Supplementation, Life Style Modification, and Applied Philosophy\u201d-&nbsp;Guruji Bryant Francesco<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.santoshyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Transformation-Image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1774\" style=\"width:389px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.santoshyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Transformation-Image.png 854w, https:\/\/www.santoshyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Transformation-Image-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.santoshyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Transformation-Image-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazing Transformation &#8211; Ms. Herbert ( New Zealand)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I may not have said it enough, but thank you for taking the time to begin this journey with me.<br>My goal was to have a calmer mind manage my stress levels, reduce weight, and have optimal health.<br>After resigning from my job last year, I continued to do the Asanas you showed me. I meditated every day for 15 minutes, added aerobics to the mix\u2026. and changed what I ate. I lost 13 kgs and went from walking 15 minutes to 45 minutes every day. I feel a whole lot better, more energetic, and more.<br>Thanks again for your input\u2026I&#8217;m&nbsp;grateful&nbsp;\ud83d\ude4f.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Santosh Yoga Testimonial by Martial Arts Teacher\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zWv-d5T1ABo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Testimonal by student of Santosh Yoga\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XfI6l-XtBGs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" preload=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.santoshyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LiveFeedback.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Lisa, and I am a wife, a mother of two, and a grandmother of three.&nbsp; I have 2 cats and an amazing pony.&nbsp; I work part-time as a bank teller and a sales associate at a jewellery store.&nbsp; My life is very full with a love of many hobbies like bike riding, horseback riding, kayaking, dancing, hiking, travel and yoga.&nbsp; I spend a lot of time with my grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After meeting Bryant at the horse barn, I took private classes at his Santosh yoga studio for my hip which had an accumulative injury from running and ballet.&nbsp; I soon joined the group yoga classes.&nbsp; I learned how to do asanas in proper alignment, my hip has healed 100% and I&#8217;ve learned the value of doing yoga for spine and nervous system health which will allow me to enjoy my hobbies for the rest of my life!&nbsp; But there is more than just alignment!&nbsp; Being present in the moment and working in stillness add value to my life, by spilling over into my everyday chores and helping to reduce stress by achieving calmness in the moments that would otherwise feel stressful.&nbsp; I&#8217;ve been inspired&nbsp;to learn more and study yoga so I can share the benefits with friends and family.&nbsp; I am currently enrolled in yoga teacher training and enjoying this journey very much &#8211; Regards  Lisa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>After many years of yoga practice with Bryant, I believe one of its greatest benefits is the balance it adds to my life. Be it physical by enhancing strength, flexibility, and coordination which enable me to continue other physical activities: or mental calmness, control and stability for everyday life and obstacles. Yoga is a blessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you, Bryant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joseph<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I have been practising yoga with Bryant for over 10 years.&nbsp; The benefits yoga has added to my life over this time are immeasurable.&nbsp; I first started yoga to help calm anxiety for a major event, and I quickly became hooked.&nbsp; Bryant approaches pose with fun and curiosity, making all poses accessible for all bodies.&nbsp; I have also worked with Bryant to help heal injuries, improving both back and knee pain and avoiding surgery.&nbsp; &nbsp;But what keeps me coming back for more yoga is the importance of my time on my mat.&nbsp; It is a time for me to work on the relationship I&nbsp;have with myself.&nbsp; To slow down and listen to my breath.&nbsp; The ability that Bryant has to help you turn inward is special and exemplifies the real work of yoga; the union with the divine in oneself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steffi<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Yoga Tuesday was amazing! Possibly the funniest class I ever had! Thank you so much! My back needed all that love after all the trail riding I\u2019ve been doing. You Rock!! Have a great day and I will see you again Tuesday. I have been doing yoga for 10 years, but this is real yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pablo<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>OMG, Tuesday was so special\u2014your words and the sharing were fabulous! 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