Yoga Student Testimonials

“Amy is one of the most educated and skilled yoga teachers. She has clear and concise verbal cuing, hands on adjustments, and visual cuing. She brings her experience and relatability to each and every class. She can teach any skill level from beginners to registered yoga teachers. Amy is a skilled teacher by helping people to delve into each posture and explore the possibilities. Amy has an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology that allows her to cue her students that creates new ways for the student to wake up in their body.” — Kyle

“Amy’s ‘Yoga with Spirit’ class was just the right balance for my mind, body, and spirit. Amy is gifted in many ways. She is well read, practiced and is an excellent teacher. I so admire her ability to lead a class that is not always the same. Taking from the primary and secondary series, she creates a practice that is suited for her students attending that day. Another one of her gifts is the ability to adjust or offer modifications tailored to her individual students. We have been through many injuries together and we always persevere by honoring our bodies. It is a warm, welcoming and intimate studio. It is home for me and my practice. I am a long time and loyal student. I highly recommend attending one of Amy’s classes. You won’t be disappointed.” — Cindy

“I have and will continue to recommend Yoga with Spirit classes to people I know. Truly, Amy’s yoga classes have changed me from the inside out beginning with teaching me how to breathe and to listen to my breath. While I love how the yoga exercise has made my body stronger and healthier, what I treasure most is how the practice has calmed my mind and made me so much more aware of stopping the negative, unhelpful chatter in my mind. Having taken other yoga classes, Amy is truly a gifted instructor both in her knowledge of giving instruction and her knowledge of the human anatomy. I have the utmost confidence in her which has allowed me to relax into postures and try postures I never would have thought possible for my body. Instructing and promoting an open minded attitude of acceptance for wherever you are each day, Amy fosters an atmosphere of love for not only yourself, but for the people with whom you practice.” — Heather

“I have been going to Amy Dolan’s Yoga with Spirit for close to thirteen years and am so grateful to Amy for her teaching. The studio, and classes, are intentionally small and I really like the individual attention Amy gives to each student. Amy knows our bodies and brings her extensive knowledge of anatomy and the postures to each of us so we can safely practice. The class I regularly attend has become a part of my life, and we are a small community that has grown together, both in the studio and outside. We have celebrated and supported each other, on and off the mat. As much as I love Astanga yoga, and the mindfulness of the prescribed series, I do really enjoy when Amy personalizes the classes to what she sees in our bodies that day, which is another benefit of the smaller class, and a gifted teacher.” — Arden

“I love Yoga with Spirit classes for the studio’s intimate setting and Amy’s ability to be skilled, knowledgeable and approachable. Amy’s ability to reach and challenge students of all levels in her classes keeps me coming back! She has a unique gift of getting to know all her students and help them to grow as yoga students. I would recommend Amy’s Yoga with Spirit classes to anyone looking to begin their journey into yoga.” — Patty

“I have know Amy for years, first meeting her in a yoga class. Yoga is more than a job or career to Amy; it is a way of life. Yoga is so much more to Amy than a physical practice and it is that wisdom, in­-depth knowledge and her own daily practice that makes her an outstanding teacher. She works with each of her students and tailors her adjustments to their body and level of practice on that given day. Her adjustments are the perfect balance between pushing her students beyond their comfort zone all the while making them feel safe. Amy’s classes are much more than a class, it is more a practice with a close friend. Her voice, flow and adjustments make her classes feel warm, familiar and safe. At the same time, she asks you for more as she fosters her student’s confidence and encourages them to work outside of what they think they can do.” — Meg

“I call myself a Reluctant Yogi. I had never stuck with a class long enough to see real change and quite frankly didn't always enjoy it. Amy knew this and welcomed me with open arms and five years later I am a regular! I appreciate Amy’s patient style, humor, and consistent education about how my body works. She is quick with modifications and adjustments and always seems to know what your body needs. I didn’t know anything about Ashtanga yoga but have come to appreciate its consistent flow — and so has my body. Thank you Amy!” — Laura

“Amy is a phenomenal teacher for all of the levels of yoga. On the mat, she is able to help direct students in their yoga postures to help them grow in strength and flexibility to feel more at home in their bodies. Off the mat, she leads her students into the deep well of yogic wisdom into their everyday lives. Grounded in her own faith, years of personal practice, and deep scholarship, Amy is a yoga teacher unlike any other I’ve ever encountered. Without a doubt, working with Amy has helped change my life.” — Hillary

“I have been a student of Amy’s for almost fifteen years. I love practicing in her warm and welcoming studio, which is a much-needed oasis of friendship and community! Amy is a dedicated practitioner, and I am continually impressed by the breadth and depth of her knowledge, not only about the asanas but also about yoga’s philosophical and spiritual foundations. Amy’s enthusiasm for the practice is infectious, and because she is always working to improve her own practice, she always has new insights to bring to her teaching. Her adjustments and modifications always feel safe and specific to the needs and limitations of my body. Try a class - you’ll be hooked!” — Jodi