"Practicing yoga makes me feel really connected; it allows me to leave the day behind and to bring my focus within. This feels very natural, spiritual and nourishing in ways no other exercise does. After a class I find I am in a more peaceful state of mind and enjoy calming activities; maybe a good meal and some light reflection before I go to bed."
Reena Dhiri
I enjoy doing yoga not only because it's a balanced workout, challenging my strength, stamina, flexibility and balance, but it also teaches me how to relax both mentally and physically. I like yoga because it honors honesty and integrity in how you exercise your body. Most sports and activities I've done place an emphasis on performance, even to the detriment of the body. Yoga places an emphasis on good form and on total health--mental, physical and spiritual. Sejel makes an excellent yoga teacher because her lifestyle and attitude exemplify the very best of yoga ideals."
Christy Carmelle
"After suffering from anorexia for many years, I am happy to say that practicing Yoga has finally made me treat my body in a more respectful way and has helped me increase my self esteem."
Penelope Patrick
"Practicing yoga I receive the perfect balance between the mental and physical, the spiritual and the practical, and relaxation and invigoration. When leaving Sejel's class I always feel calm, peaceful, more focused and stronger in both body & mind. It's the best yoga class I've found in London."
Lyndsay Scott
"After having had an accident, dislocating and fracturing my shoulder, I was told by specialists that I would never be able to raise my arm up overhead. There is no doubt in my mind that Yoga has been very powerful in my complete recovery - and I look forward to my class every week! I also feel very privileged to have met Sejel, who with her expert knowledge and wonderful calm being has helped me both mentally and physically."
Elkie Finn
"Coming to Sejel's class is often the highlight of my day. My job is pretty stressful but regular practice has helped me to improve my mental and personal strength so I can cope with stressful situations more effectively. I have even been inspired to enroll on a yoga teacher training course."
Kira Williams
"The yoga classes actually managed to take my mind away from everyday life and that is something special. I think Sejel is a great yoga teacher, very calm, patient and with a beautiful voice. Sejel puts people at ease and makes them dream while exercising."
Maris Hakman
"Yoga is always joyful, inspiring, spiritual and calming. Sejel is caring and gentle, and teaches with fluidity."
Frances Nichols
"Yoga gives me the perfect balance between mind and body, spirituality and physical exercise – neither takes over the other and that is what I like. The result is a higher energy level, a more comfortable body and a relaxed mind."
Mari Juhasoo
"I've been practicing yoga in Brazil for many years and every time I take a class I can notice the benefits, even for a long time after the class, and in daily life where my posture has improved. On moving to London, I was really pleased to find Sejel and her method of teaching yoga. The class at the park had a great energy and atmosphere!
Carol Fontes
"Sejel is watchful, supportive and challenging, with the gift of being able to pick up on the mood of the class and tailor the session accordingly. However crabby I am at the start of a lesson, by the end I’m smiling. In times of crisis, it’s a lifeline."
Kathy Pimlott
"I've never been a sporty person so when I signed up to yoga I thought it would compensate for the lack of exercise in my life. At first I was very stiff and could barely touch my toes. However I soon really got into it and as a result am a lot more flexible and am physically stronger. I used to feel tired all the time but with yoga I have more stamina. I also had a fairly weak immune system and since I have been doing yoga (for 2 years), I have not had the flu, which I normally get every winter.
Plus I always have a good night's sleep after yoga. Though it might sound cheesy, am of the firm belief that yoga is amazing for the mind, body and soul!"
Hari Chan
“Yoga
has become a must-do element of my lifestyle and I have noticed the
benefits in all aspects of my life, fewer injuries in sport (e.g. in
football where my skills really improved), less body aches despite
overwork at the desk and improved mental fitness.”
Prashant Shah
"Yoga doesn't present a sufficient challenge for blokes." Well, that’s what I used to think. Then just over a year ago, needing something to chill me out, I went to my first yoga class. An hour and a half later, I came away feeling beautifully relaxed, as if I’d drunk half a bottle of wine. But I’d also stretched parts of my body that hadn’t been stretched since… well, never.
This was real exercise after all......And I kept going to weekly classes. Within three or four months people were commenting that I looked taller. All that stretching had improved my posture. I now stood up straight instead of slouching. I also felt more relaxed. On packed tube trains in the middle of July I didn’t get that tight-chested, breathless feeling because yoga helped me breathe correctly. But most of all I felt stronger, fitter.
Men feel that yoga doesn’t present a sufficiently macho challenge – it’s for girls. But if you stick with it, the positions become more challenging. The repetitions more intense. You will be exercised. The body is stretched and strengthened, particularly the legs. And it’s an ideal basis for other exercise or sports because it improves flexibility. Which is why a footballer like Ryan Giggs – still twisting and turning at 32 - practices yoga. And if a Premiership footballer can’t convince blokes to take up yoga, here’s the clincher – you don’t have to wear a leotard. Now that is for girls."
James Lamb
"Sejel
has a natural talent as a Yoga teacher. Her calming manner &
extensive knowledge makes her classes a real pleasure. I come away
feeling calm & centered. I can't recommend her enough."
Lara Murray
I have been attending Sejel's classes for over 2 years. I travel a lot for work and work long hours so joining a gym is impractical, not to mention dull. I find the classes are a great way to unwind and get fit at the same time. Practicing yoga is also a great way to clear your mind and is suitable for people with varying levels of fitness. I highly recommend it."
Shirlene Chandrapal
"As a first timer to Yoga, I am actually very excited about learning more. After only two lessons I am beginning to think about my breathing, my posture and my balance even when sitting and walking normally. I realise I have a huge amount to learn, but I think I can handle the humiliation of falling over in class while balancing on one leg! I'll get there one day. At least I'll learn to put my socks on without having to sit down...."
Giles Andrews
"Attending the yoga classes really gave me a sense of well-being during what was a very stressful time. I tend to go around holding my breath, but the yoga classes really helped me with my breathing and postures. Sejel's warm and gentle manner is also very reassuring."
Ingrid Stone
"I leave my yoga classes feeling incredibly relaxed and ready for sleep. For someone who finds it hard to relax, this is quite a statement"
Philippe Bod
"Yoga with Sejel is great: just the right balance between a relaxed, fun approach and attention to individual progress within a group. I can happily vouch for the atmosphere she creates and the mood she leaves you in. Sejel is a natural teacher and a real inspiration."
Phil Mcgee
"Being a dancer, doing yoga weekly allows me to relax in a peaceful place and gives me a workout at the same time. Sejel is fantastic - the best yoga teacher I've had!!"
Courtney Benger
"Sejel taught with great sensitivity and thorough explanations."
Paola Dos Santos