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| What people are saying about Santosh YogaTM teachings Results will vary from person to person. Feedback provided here is not a substitute for medical treatment.Please consult your physician before taking up the practice of yoga for your individual condition. Testimonials given by Health Care Professional are not a medical endorsement of yoga. Please consult your physician for any of your individual medical needs. All therapeutic yoga practice should be done with the guidance of a yoga teacher who has a minimum of 5 years experience in teaching yoga therapy classes in a group or private setting
USA ,CANADA, GERMANY, INDIA (to mention a few.................................)Real life stories of how our alignment based therapeutic yoga has helped people! Harjinder Sangha, Homemaker, Germantown, WI, USA April 2011 Since the onset of the spondylolisthesis at the L4-L5 vertebrae, I have been visiting the Chiropractor every day or
at least every other. I was restricted from doing pretty much every thing. The slightest turns, bend, picking up
any thing at all, even a few dishes. would pull the spine out of alignment. I was in pain every where. The fibromyalgia
was just so flared up all the time. I was so sicken tired of it all. After my first 8-private sessions I have so much more strength, flexibility, and I'm able to do the things I had given up doing. For instance,
I have not sat on the floor with my legs crossed for over a decade. This Sunday was the first of the year for us.
So on Sunday I made my first attempt in years to sit on the floor along with every one else. I thanked God for such a blessing.
It's some thing I have been praying for and yearning to do for years.
After the very first lesson I felt so good and I was not out of alignment as per Chiropractic term. I canceled my appointment
with the chiropractor, and I have not had to see him since. I’m just so thankful and shocked. I have been seeing this
chiropractor for years, and he is a good one, but now it was not working for the slondylolisthesis at all, even after six months.
Even though the spondylolisthesis. is still the same (standing or walking time of just 5-7 min.), but I can do every thing
else 100 times better, so much happier and have hope for life. I don’t feel sick any more.
Thank you Bryant
With absolutely sincere thanks Robert Clark, Wauwatosa, WI, - Feb 2011 I tore my ACL in 2003 playing basketball due to an extra 45 pounds on my body since being in high school just three years earlier. I had reconstructive surgery in 2004 to repair my knee, but it was never truly the same. I could not feel confidence in my knee on any level.
I have done some yoga in my life. I enjoy it and knew it could be beneficial if I could find the right teacher. So after I had hurt my knee in October I decided to call Bryant because a good friend of mine told me of his uncle, who was told by western medicine that only surgery could help him. He went to Bryant and is almost pain free. I figured I was in a similar situation and had nothing to lose.
So here I am about five weeks later with private classes and I feel great. My right leg is the strongest it has felt since I was a kid. This yoga is so different and challenging compared to what I have experienced. I currently have no pain and feel my leg and whole body getting stronger. An added benefit I also experienced was happiness. I would say I was mildly depressed before coming to Bryant. I can only tell you to try it for yourself and find out what could use a little balance in your body and in your life. Teresa Herbst, Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Urology, WI, USA - March 2011 After 2.5 yrs of 5 doctors, 5 different diagnosis, 4 tests and 2 separate sessions with the hospital's physical therapists I was told that the best I could hope for was a pain level 3 in my leg for the rest of my lift. I am 57 and that was not an option, I am too young. I knew of Bryant from a co-worker and contacted him with my issue. He told me he felt he could help, what did I have to lose. I am not exaggerating when I say the day after my first session my pain level was no more than a 1 and has not gone any higher than a level 1 since. I have been able to bend with less pain, been more nimble and sleep easier in the last 4 weeks than I have in the last 2.5 yrs. Medicine can only do so much - after that you need to let the powers that be help you do the rest, and Bryant has shown me how to let those powers help me. Thank you Bryant! Dr. George Schneider, Wauwatosa, WI, USA - April 2011 After 8 sessions with Bryant Mascarenhas, my flexibility has improved and in retrospect, I have not taken any medications for various joint aches and pains. I'm looking forward to future sessions. Ruth Gold, Gilda's Club, WI, USA - April 2009 "Surviving brain stem surgery left me tumor free, but in physical and emotional turmoil.Bryant opened up to me the world of yoga.Through patient and meticulous instruction, I am now learning how to stabilize the devastating effects resulting from post brain surgery: -
the trauma, lack of balance, head pains, the mental anguish.I have also been able to eliminate long suffered and persistent back
and knee pain.Feeling more limber and in tune to my body, I am now able to reach a higher level of relaxation and composure, and so finding and accepting a deeper sense of inner peace and tranquility. Bryant has shown me a new path along which to travel for both physical and spiritual healing." Gayle Mitterer Wauwatosa, WI, USA - March 2007 “I have MS and have stopped using my walking stick after practicing yoga privately with Bryant. My fatigue has substantially reduced and I stand a lot taller. I have even been able to get back to work after doing yoga privately with Bryant". My physicians have begun to comment on my increased strength in my legs due to yoga. I continue to train with Bryant privately and also do a general group class." Barbara Spain, Public Health Technician, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA - August 2007 "Always feel better after attending class. I am more aware of my posture. I like the fact that everyone no matter what their abilities or age are made welcome." Joan Gold - Project Manager, Brookfield, WI, USA - August 2007 "This class has realy helped my lower back pain and my sciatic pain. I love this class." Jan Treolo, Home Maker, WI, USA - August 2007 "I am thrilled to be in this yoga class. I have taken classes in a couple of different locations and have found there is no comparison. I look forward to better health and deeper spiritual growth." Elaine Drinen, Milwaukee Public Schools, WI, USA - Feb 2007 "In consultation with my physician I have completely come off all my blood pressure meds with Bryant's special yoga protocol for the heart. I have been have several private focus sessions with Bryant and followed his protocol on a daily basis. The calmness and ability to manage my day in a more balanced way has been due to his teachings of yoga. I continue to now train in his group classes and will be doing follow-up sessions with Bryant. Namaste! " Karen Hoang, Nurse Practitioner, Aurora Health Care - WI, USA - Feb 2007 Prior to this class, I was having increasing stiffness and an aching left hip, training with Bryant has improved my condition." Sister Mary Rose Atu, L.S.M.I, (Little Sisters of Mary Immaculate - Uganda, Africa) Pastoral Volunteer, Froedtert Hospital & Three Holy Women Parish, Milwaukee, WI, USA - April 2007 I thank Bryant for his classes. Although I found it difficult at times, the inner feeling I receive helps me overide the physical, therefore I enjoyed my first taste of yoga. Bryant's yoga is almost prayful. His patience, kindness and concern for his all his students objectives is very inspiring. When he said once in class "the body is the temple of the holy spirit" it struck home with me. I thank Bryant for volunteering to teach my people in Uganda, Africa. We pray that this may work. I enjoy his yoga so much, that I am attending his yoga retreat in June 2007 in West Bend, Wisconsin. Brad Nommenson, School Teacher, Milwaukee, WI, USA - April 2007 I have been attending Santosh Yoga classes with Bryant for over a year. In that time, he has guided me to a better physical, emotional and spiritual place than when I began with him. His practice, knowledge and firm guidance are imparted to me and his other students through excellent examples and instruction. One thing that immediately stood out from the very first class is Bryant's voice--he is calm, knowledgeable and encouraging, while providing continual reminders to listen to your body and exert to your own body's limit, no more and no less. Bryant's classes allow me to experience yoga communally in a way I do not in a home practice. Ifind myself going to my truer limits with him, and also enjoy the shared experience of learning with others who are at my same level. Bryant teaches a life practice, one that is individual, and suited to your own need, even amongst the shared learning experience of his class. I highly recommend Santosh Yoga to all. Ray Riska BSN, MBA, CPHQ, CRRN Quality Management and Joint Quality Coordinator
Froedtert Hospital, Wisconsin, USA - March 2007 "Training with Bryant is to learn a meditative practice and analysis with the inner eye, which results in an enhanced emotional connection. This has facilitated my conscious mind recognizing subconscious responses and has allowed my conscious mind to directly affect and imprint actions on my subconscious mind. For example: in public speaking I now have early recognition of the flight or fight reactions and can consciously calm and imprint calm to the subconscious mind."
Dr. Raj Rao - Associate Proffers, Director of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Medicine, The Medical College of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA - March 2007 Bryant introduced me to alignment-based yoga about four years ago. His knowledge and depth of understanding of this ancient technique comes through in his classes. We are fortunate to have a teacher and expert of his ability in our community. Dr.Don Yoder, Retired Orthopaedic Physician, Milwaukee, WI, USA - Jan 2006 "I already feel much better in my back with Bryant's approach to yoga" Dr. Margaret Hollingsworth - M.D. Urology- Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA - Jan 2006 "Excellent class! Made me feel aware of my posture. I feel the 40% of patients that I see who have no explainable reasons for pelvic pain may benefit from training with Bryant. I feel his yoga is helpful." Susan Selle, Finance Manager - Radiology - Froedtert Hospital, Wisconsin August 2006 "I want you to know how much I enjoy these classes. Bryant's class has a special meaning for me. I have arthritis in my left hip and I am in constant pain. After Bryant's class I am absolutely pain free. Bryant you are an excellent teacher."
Aurora Kallenbach, Dynacare Laboratories, Wisconsin, USA - Nov 2005 "Bryant is an excellent instructor. This class was not as hard or as difficult as I anticipated, and I think its becasue of Bryant's focus on doing the postures within your limits. He provides several modifications with a precise emphasis on alignment and balance. Roquel Neilson, Clinical Research Coordinator, Medical College of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA - March 2005 "I feel free, loose and stretched in body and mind with Bryant's yoga. Cindy Kempen, Radiology, Froedtert Hospital, Wisconsin, USA - August 2005 "I have three herniated disks due to job stress and have noticed a drastic improvement after training with Bryant. I hope insurance companies realize they could cut costs with yoga teachers like Bryant. The mental benefits of Bryant's teaching outweigh the physical alone". Dr. Joey Skelton, M.D. Gastroenterology Childrens' Hospital of Wisconsin, USA - Nov 2005 "The best night of restful sleep I receive is after Bryant' yoga session. An absolutely wonderful experience". GERMANY Waltraud, Black Forrest, 2009 Bryant has been the best assistant to Fr.Joe Pereira we have ever had at our German Retreats CANADA Ali Natalwalla, Business Owner,Toronto, Canada - April 2007 "I was in so much of pain I didn't want to try yoga. I could not get up on my own. I could not walk up the stairs - I was like an old man -although I am just about 40 years old. Inpite of this I was not making the time to do yoga because deep down I was a non-believer of yoga's healing power. After dodging Bryant's suggestions for years, I finally agreed to Bryant's protocol for lower back pain. After just one month of practicing Bryant's yoga techniques everyday I am almost pain free, more energized and my back is straigther. I want to thank Bryant for his excellent instruction over a web video conference. I am a living example of having serious back pain, and I now feel I am almost 70% to 80% better. Bryant is a powerful yoga doctor. I am going to have to do his training for the rest of my life and know I cannot stop this practice. I am also doing follow-up sessions with him". Amber Natalwalla, Business Owner - Realtor, Toronto, Canada - March 2007 "Initially it was difficult for me to meditate and allow my mind to open up to Bryant's techniques. But within a month of practice I became more centered and I am able to concentrate on my breathing easily. I now manage stress better and find I can surrender to the situation as it is. Physically I feel lighter and energetic. Several aches and pains in my back and sacro-iliac joint have disappeared. I recommend Bryant's style of yoga to everyone - the results are real and tangible."
INDIA Seema Wazir, Ex-Delta Airlines, Bombay, India - September 2006 "I have never been able to breathe so freely until I practiced yoga with Bryant. His yoga is powerful and very soothing. Danny Pereira, Iyengar Instructor, Bombay, India - August 2006 "We graciously thank you for teaching us in the abscence of our teacher Father Joe". Manohar Rathod, 4th Degree Ketsugo Black Belt, Bombay, India - September 2004 "We love the teachings of Bryant's yoga at our dojo in Matunga, Bombay. Several of our senior black belts have now incorporated his techniques into the main stream of the class. On a personal note - Bryant has helped me reduce my lower back pain." | |
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