Client Appreciation
"I have been a long-time student of yoga and, last fall, began to attend classes directed by Brenda Mailer.
I am pleased to recommend her as a well qualified yoga instructor. Brenda provides for a good balance of yoga postures
and breathing, stretches, and relaxing poses helped by her soothing voice, as well as a brief meditation period at the
end of the class. She varies the program from one session to the next, so that classes never become mere routine.
One departs from the class feeling both refreshed and stimulated. Brenda has a good rapport with her students individually
and takes account of their respective abilities and requirements. Attending her classes is always a pleasure."
- Ed H., NS
"I moved from out of town a few years ago and have been looking for a yoga instructor locally that offers a class suited
to what I am looking for. There are many wonderful local instructors, but Brenda’s class offers me exactly what I want and
need in a class. She begins with a grounding meditation (where all of my ‘to-do’s’ from my day melt away!); she then
transitions into a stress reducing, centering practice. Her classes allow you to work at your own pace, whatever your
experience with yoga, while getting the level of work out you want or need. Her practice ends with another lovely meditation
that lets me transition from the mat to take the benefits of yoga with me back into my day-to-day. Her classes make me
feel completely relaxed and centered in mind, body and soul. I would recommend her class to anyone!"
- Ariana M., NS
"I met Brenda at my store in Tantallon and immediately liked her sweet demeanour...as our conversation rolled
on she mentioned that she was going to start a Yoga class at Shambala which I enrolled in...I love her way of teaching
and I feel so relaxed and present after each class...her sweet and soothing voice during meditation brings it all
together for me!"
- Paulette R., NS
"My first time at your yoga class was better than I expected it to be. I liked your approach, your gentle but encouraging
voice, and your ability to pay attention to individual needs despite a class setting. Even though others in the class had
obviously been doing yoga for years and their fitness level was apparent, as a newbie I still felt part of the class and my
inexperience did not seem to matter. By the end of class I felt like I had done a workout and seemed to be more limber
and flexible, yet at the same time I found the experience relaxing and self centering-just what I needed! I appreciated
your gentle correction with my poses and your attention to detail ensuring I was doing the poses correctly so that I had
maximum benefit and prevention of injury. I left class feeling better than when I had come-both in spirit and body, and
was glad I made the first step in trying out your class on the recommendation of a friend . You have since
inspired me purchase my own yoga mat!"
- Carmen J.C., NS
"Gentle and calming, that is my description of Brenda's approach to teaching yoga.
She is knowledgable and experienced in the world of yoga. Her classes are organized and smooth .
Brenda appreciates her student's levels of experience in their practice ..she is respectful and gentle when
she makes suggestions. Her repeated phrase is "honour your body".
If a student is new to the practice,she has the gift of making them feel confident.
I leave her class feeling relaxed and happy that I took the time to be part of her class."
-Anne D., NS
"Brenda’s yoga classes are everything I was looking for when I was looking for yoga classes.
Along with her knowledge of the yoga poses and breathing exercises, she has a gentle way of teaching which is so
important to me as a beginner. This allows me to go at my own pace and my energy flow. What sets Brenda apart is
her insightfulness and how she teaches self-love through truth and compassion as well as her genuine interest in people.
She has a refreshing outlook on life and makes class fun with her quirky sense of humor, which makes each class fun
and a fresh new experience each time. Her inspired meditations complete the class and leaves me with a sense of connection
with myself and the world I live in. Brenda is truly a selfless teacher and this lady has found her calling in becoming
a life coach and yoga teacher. I’m so glad she is part of my journey."
- Lucie M., NS
"My first real experience with the practice of yoga began when I joined Grow A Lotus Pad Yoga studio in Halifax
in January of 2014. My instructor, Brenda Mailer, was absolutely phenomenal. She was very patient with my lack
of knowledge and when I had difficulty reaching a pose she would look for an alternate method for me to reach the goal.
Her level of expertise and love of her craft led to my becoming a true believer in yoga and it's benefits. I am looking
forward to continuing my sessions with Brenda and learning more about the practice of yoga."
- Donna S., NS