TESTIMONIALS
“In the words of the philosopher William James- “All I can say to my friends, go to a certain place (Vanessa Bacher’s Yoga class) and act in certain ways (follow her instructions precisely) and these objects will come” (the transformational benefits to your mind and body through Iyengar yoga) Having taken the class 3 times a week for 5 years, I find Vanessa’s classes are always carefully and insightfully prepared, she guides and cues you through safe and proper alignment through poses no matter what your level, ability or limitations. She is a highly trained, gifted teacher who incorporates the wisdom of yogic teaching with practical down to earth instruction and her classes never fail to challenge my body and spirit, and at 69 years old, I always leave class feeling transformed and renewed! ”
“I have been studying Iyengar yoga with Vanessa for several years. It’s clear that she is a gifted teacher. Vanessa puts her all into every class. She thoughtfully and patiently encourages her students to explore and develop themselves as Iyengar practitioners. Her ability to apply her fundamental training, while incorporating nuanced details, personalize the instructions for her students. Whether it is a fresh approach to a pose or a specific adjustment, Vanessa’s attention to detail brings every class to a new level that is reflective of her students’ needs.”
“I was introduced to the Iyengar practice by a good friend about 9 years ago, in 2011. I now wish I had been doing Iyengar all my life, with Vanessa Bacher as my teacher. Her dedication and passion towards this rich practice created by BKS is truly inspirational. She is continually educating herself and seeking to engage in learning more from other Iyengar experts which keeps her classes interesting and most importantly, personally valuable for each student. She is fun, feeling full, feisty, barrier-breaking, dedicated, and highly intelligent in matters of one’s mind, body, and yoga.”
“I have been taking Iyengar classes with Vanessa 3-4 times a week at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center for the past 7 years and it has been delightful! Vanessa is so passionate and knowledgeable about Iyengar yoga and travels to Pune as often as she can to study directly with the Iyengar family. She has compassion for each of her students and always has a sequence of poses at the ready for anything which ails you. Her classes are always diverse and her teaching clear and precise. Every day I am thankful for Vanessa’s dedication to me and all of her students and hope to continue to study with her for many more years to come.”
“When I came to see Vanessa following a bulging disk in my back, I could hardly walk without pain. After just 3 sessions I felt relief throughout my entire body and within a few months, I was back to my normal physical activities. Amazing work and attention to detail. Thanks, Vanessa!!”
“I have worked with Vanessa for more than 5 years. She is the most dedicated instructor with whom I have worked and is a delightful young woman! She is extremely well trained, very skilled at the practice of Iyengar Yoga, and cares deeply about each individual student in her class. She is cautious and strict about supervising each student’s position and poses. I highly recommend Vanessa as an outstanding teacher of Iyengar Yoga.”
“I really love taking Vanessa’s classes because she understands the actions needed in the poses which helps me go deeper into them. She gives modifications for those who need them and is very generous with her time and knowledge.”
“I am constantly inspired by the depth of knowledge, commitment to the purity of the practice, ability to communicate the intricate and holy details of movement and breath, and the humanity and humility with which you share your personal practice in your teachings. It is an honor and complete privilege to practice with you!”
“Vanessa Bacher’s teaching is calm, clear, precise, and endlessly patient. Having studied with many Yoga teachers over the course of my life I can attest to her depth of knowledge and her ability to articulate it. I am so grateful to have her as a teacher.”
NAMASKAR