Impact on our Relationship
One gift (of many) we took away with us from your Couples Playshop is the Responsibility Factor (as we call it). Our ABILITY to RESPOND and that we are 100% accountable for what we create in our relationships with others. Having the words to clearly express what we had been feeling spiritually has given us a nice framework and the ability to to explain it to others, most importantly, our children!!
Some other gifts included taking the time to BE with each other and funny enough a lesson that shone through the class but was not part of the direct teachings, was to savor the beauty in the other person. Both sets of Instructors were doing that with each other and it spread outwards into the class. That energy is so beautiful and it reminded us to recall and to re-new our appreciation for one another.
We wish you a wonderful playshop. We are grateful to the four of you. Frankly, you guys make a great team and your energies are harmonious and loving. One other things that merits mentioning- the environment that was created for the class was safe and compassionate. It allowed us at least to feel free to express ourselves without judgment.
Many Blessings,
Andrea & Nikolaos
My introduction to Yoga followed my 75th birthday and Eileen Scully was my first teacher. I have since gained enormous benefit, mental and physical, from her instruction. Eileen has a genuine interest in people. She is extremely well liked by her students for whom she shows respect at all times. She is kind and caring, welcomes questions and gives clear answers. Eileen is always ready to provide individual attention and feedback. The general atmosphere of her classes is convivial, she inspires confidence in her students and makes them feel at ease. She is an excellent teacher and the consummate professional.
Gunther Abrahamson
Merci beaucoup d'avoir fait renaitre le gout et l'interet pour le yoga,que j'avais deja dans le passe.Lorsque je fais les exercises tot le matin, j'apprecie chaque souffle,chaque moment ou mes yeux exaltes contemplent la beaute de la creation,la beaute des gens et amis qui m'entourent et surtout d'avoir la sante et de savourer en " paix" tout ce qui ce passe autour de moi.... you are a wonderful teacher, I am fortunate that our path connected.....Namaste
Michele Martin
I consider when I started taking yoga one of the defining moments of my life. I remember the first night , you asked me to fill out a form, and one of the questions was " what do you hope to gain from your yoga experience" or something like that. I wrote down the usual replies of wanting greater strength , flexibility, stress reduction etc. You read my form and kind of laughed and made the comment that people usually end up continuing with yoga for none the reasons that they originally intended. I remembered that comment in the weeks and months to come as I would eagerly await each yoga class. I was getting stronger and more flexible, but there was also something else .I was feeling a lot more calmer and found myself approaching the day and all of the various situations that would arise in a different way. As my body was getting more flexible, so was my mind.....I wasn't so rigid and one dimensional in my thinking, I was a lot more empathetic in dealing with the people in my life.
I was most definitely not looking for any kind of "spiritual" enlightenment when I started taking yoga, in fact I was very closed to that idea all together. But something was taking place in my head that was far more important than what was happening with my body. That was the gift that yoga gave me that I received from you, Eileen. You have been a wonderful role model for everyone who wants to see real yoga in action. You thoughtfulness and concern for everyone in your classes is amazing.Your enthusiasm is an inspiration to us all.
Physically, I no longer deal with back and neck pain like I used to, and I have made a joke of my physiotherapists claim that I would never increase my range of mobility in those areas. And most importantly, I don't feel like anger is my defining emotion, which is how I used to think of myself. I used to laugh at people who used words like "journey" to describe their life, but that is probably the only word which sums up how I feel now about my life. I've taken one little baby step with thousands of miles ahead of me, but now I'm looking forward to seeing where I end up!
Thank you so much, Eileen, and Namaste!!!
L.B., Aylmer, Quebec
Eileen's method of teaching yoga is highly respectful of the body. She approaches this practice with reverence and patience, prompting her students to fully experience each movement-be it ever so subtle-and its effects on their mind-soul.
S.R., Hull, Quebec
Eileen teaches the path of peace and harmony through awareness of the body and does so with great love and generosity.
A.V., Ottawa, Ontario
I have been an ongoing student of Eileen's since a year and a half. I realized I needed something in my life that would help me relax and refocus on myself and this is what lead me to Yoga. I was very fortunate to discover Eileen as her loving and caring manner is always one of support and understanding. Through her Yoga classes I have learned to take better care of myself, accept and value all of my being and to begin to appreciate the moment. Eileen's classes are a real blessing in my life and I know that many of her students feel the same way.
Sandy Jones