20 April 2021

Online Therapeutic Yoga with Debbie

I just wanted to say that class was brilliant for my Parkinson’s Disease. I had an episode this morning and had to cry off work for the first time ever because my muscles cramped so much. That class just released all the residual muscle tension from my PD episode. Thank you.

JW

02 April 2021

Breathe & Relax Online with Debbie

Hi Debbie, Thank you for teaching me how to breathe into my back bottom ribs. It’s helping a lot to get over the effects of the anaesthetic. My SPO2 readings are very good 😌
Surgery went well and I’m still being monitored. Hope to be home soon.

MM

23 March 2021

Friday Night Yoga Live Online (Embodied Anatomy Series)

Hello! Can I be a cheeky cow and ask if you had any luck with recording the backbend session? It was frickin awesome!!!

KF

15 March 2021

Online Functional Yoga with Debbie

Thank you so much. Doubted at the start of the lesson that I would be able to get up another way, but I should have known. Brilliant. The stages you build in really help . Feeling good.

AT

14 March 2021

Online Yoga with Debbie

Really enjoyed the class! Thank you so much Debbie (and Ross)... I knew I had been in my head a lot recently but wasn’t fully aware of how disconnected I was to my body thank you for waking me up! Enjoy your Sunday xx

TH

12 March 2021

Online Yoga with Ross

I think the class fixed my knee! :O xx

AS

03 March 2021

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

Blimey Debbie the directing of the breath to different parts of the body was so strong for me, I was vibrating all over. Such a gentle and effective way to notice the energy and life in our bodies through the breath. Wonderful. I would love to share this with my students as some stage if thats ok? Loving your classes thank you. Giving me lots of confidence to share Somatic Yoga Workshops too.

AW

02 March 2021

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

I just want to say again I am really, really enjoying the yoga. Last week was especially good and my back has felt really good ever since. Please keep going. It is just ace!

TE

Online Breathe & Relax Class with Ross

My lungs feel like wind tunnels after that!

CO

01 March 2021

Online Functional Yoga with Debbie

I feel great after this mornings class - thank you!

AL

22 February 2021

Online Therapeutic Yoga with Debbie

The class on friday was brilliant for my back - I loved it!

SL

16 February 2021

Breathe & Relax Online Class with Debbie

Hi Debbie, Another great class and ... OMG I think I've been breathing with one lung for most of my adult life! Joking aside, this week I focused on starting with my right palm up and right narrowed nostril and found that I could breathe into the right lung/side of body. Switched to left and then back to right and it was a bit harder but still noticeable. When it came to both palms up, I made a conscious effort to breathe as evenly as I could into both lungs and ...wonderful. Ribs on the right also certainly feel like they had a bit of a workout. So if I get a student who says they feel stuck on one side I'm definitely going to get them to explore if they are breathing evenly through both nostrils and to notice if they habitually breathe through one nostril more than the other. Might not be the case but it has been a revelation for me. Many thanks.

CM

12 February 2021

Therapeutic Yoga Online Class with Debbie

Hi Debbie, Just want to let you know what a lifesaver your Friday classes have been for me the past fortnight! Hate the dentist and am undergoing dreaded implant treatment but have sailed through my last two appointments thanks to you! X rays, impressions, extraction, the lot! Much appreciated. Have a lovely weekend with Ross and see you next week.

CK

02 February 2021

Friday Night Live Online Yoga with Debbie - embodied anatomy series

I really loved this session, thank you so much for putting it on. It was lots of fun slithering in different ways and investigating how bodies need to move when they crawl. I think this will be something to share with the children at school soon, just got to perfect my skills first. Thank you too for allowing access to the video this week - it’s a fab idea and I’m looking forward to giving it another go tomorrow night! Also, sorry for being crap with my booking this month and leaving it until the last minute on Sunday. School pressures are mounting by the day and last week was a real struggle. Your reminder email helped and yoga always always helps with the struggles. Looking forward to tonight’s session and the next Friday Night Live!

BW

30 January 2021

Friday Night Live Online Yoga with Debbie

Just wanted to say thanks again for the session last night! It was really lovely. I especially enjoyed the commando slither movement as I haven't done that before! Will hopefully join you for another of these one off sessions again x

JK

29 January 2021

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

As you've picked up recently, over Christmas I made a conscious decision to slow down and smell the roses. I wanted to let you know that shortly after our last weekend, I experienced a fundamental change in myself and feel much calmer and less stressed. I've been working on choosing not to experience the Moro response in my practice, and reduce it where I can in other areas of my life, and I can genuinely say I think it's working. I can feel it in my approach to many things, work, yoga homework, the jobs I do around the house, etc. I now have clear inner narrative that I'm going to do less and enjoy more! So, I wanted to say a huge thank you! See you later x

AL

27 January 2021

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Your classes help me keep some structure to my week. I know I am improving as I am more aware of how much more movement I can get with muscles. I am also able to chuckle at myself when I can't quite manage a movement as I know I'm not being judged and encouraged to listen to my own body. I think the online classes work very well and am looking forward to next month. Thank you

AT

I was feeling a bit sorry for myself yesterday morning and the breathing class really helped - felt much better after the class so thank you very much for that.

MF

Thank you Debbie... I never thought I would enjoy online yoga (as a student) but have really enjoyed attending your Wednesday evening dynamic yoga class throughout January and I will be signing up again next month for sure! It's been really challenging in a good way, each class is full of surprises and discoveries! I highly recommend Feel Now Yoga online.

LM

14 January 2021

Yoga Classes & Teacher Training with Debbie

The way you teach is very clever. You guide us to discover on our own the sensations you would like us to be aware of at first without labelling them. I have become so much more aware of how my whole body interacts together since practising with you. But it feels like guidance rather than direction. Not an easy teaching style to master and you make it look effortless!

SC

03 January 2021

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Final assessment and project completed in Nov... last bits and bobs completed in Dec. SOOoooo I can now say after 16 months of continuous study ... I am a fully qualified Yoga Teacher! Thank you Debbie Farrar for your continuing support ,teaching and all round general fabulousness during COVID times...always finding new and valid ways to continue our yoga journey.

I have loved every minute of the course and so glad I chose you as my teacher.. the best decision.I still feel a complete novice but a novice with the best grounding possible. My plan is to attend as many of your Friday night immersions..very exciting..so much still to learn and so you haven't got rid of me yet!

SW

18 December 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Hello Debbie and Ross, I just wanted to thank you for the yoga classes during November and December. I have really enjoyed the Monday and Friday classes. Sorry I didn’t make the Tuesday class! I broke my wrist in March and it is still deformed so I had not done yoga since then. The yoga has really helped and I have got my confidence back. I look forward to attending your classes again in the New Year. Happy Christmas and thank you both.

TR

17 December 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

I am so glad I have joined the yoga classes held by yourself and Ross. It has really helped me to get in touch with sensing the small body movements. In particular I have enjoyed the Tuesday breathe and meditation.

LH

14 December 2020

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Hi debbie. Thank you ever so much for facilitating that course for us. It must not have been easy. Thank you for your capacity for understanding and guidance for healing. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. It has brought me a lot of healing. It’s something I hope to be able to provide for people in the future.

RN

30 November 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Just a quick note to say how much I am enjoying the online classes with you and Ross. One good thing about the pandemic is being able to practice with you both so much. I literally went 'ahhhh' out loud during class today as something just clicked in my head and body and I understood what was happening and the pose suddenly became possible (lifting hip to raise knee, lowering shoulder to take hold of flexed foot) the flexed foot being the final piece of the jigsaw!

I am also fascinated by how much of what I have been practising both in class with you and Ross and on my own seems to be going into muscle memory, I am getting nowhere near as much back pain and just notice I am far more aware of how my body is supporting me from my feet up, I think it has changed the way I walk.

Anyway I am loving it.

SC

Just wanted to say thanks to you both for allowing me to join your online classes I've thoroughly enjoyed the explorative nature of your teachings. It's given me some much needed me time to reconnect so I'm grateful to you both for your offering.

JJ

27 November 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Your classes are really making me think more about how I teach. I do give options of various movements for people to choose from so they do what is best for them and also compare and contrast and I talk a lot about feeling into the body and doing what is right for them. But with some of the postures that I share I am starting to explore the questions 'why am I sharing this posture'? 'Why do it?' Thank you for the classes, its encouraging me look deeper into my own practice and in turn how I share yoga in my classes.

AW

23 November 2020

Online yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

A huge, huge thank you for a wonderful session today. You are truly gifted. Ross's session was great too. You both make it look so effortless which just goes to show that a lot of hard work goes into it. See you tomorrow.

AY

20 November 2020

Friday Night Yoga Immersion with Debbie

Thanks for tonight my back feels totally different. Wish I had done yoga years ago and not been put off it by body images xx …it has really has helped me and sorted a lot out for me. Glad my physio suggested it last summer. Have wanted to do for many years but I always yo yo with my weight so not comfortable with being in a room of not mixed people. But it is for all and its not like that at all Xx

LH

17 November 2020

Online Therapeutic Yoga with Debbie

yesterday's class really made me feel a difference in the muscles at the side of my body compared with just bending to the side - thank you!

MF

09 November 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie

Coming to your classes is inspiring me to set up a new Somatic Yoga Class. I think it would complement the other classes I run. We practice and talk about experiencing and feeling our bodies in my general classes but feel a new class that is all about this through small movements without any concern with making shapes with our body would be so beneficial!

AW

06 November 2020

Online Therapeutic Yoga with Debbie

Hi Debbie. Thank you for a good class, I've never practiced therapeutic yoga before & can't believe how such small movements can help so much. I have arthritis in my left hip which causes a lot of stiffness, sometimes worse than others. I work hard at keeping the mobility but I'm so pleased with how it feels before & after your class. I'll definitely keep doing the movements & look forward to the next class. Enjoy your weekend. Namaste.

CF

05 November 2020

Online Private Yoga Tuition with Debbie

Just letting you know my neck and shoulder feel well different. I can move my neck a lot to more to the right without it pinching me or hurting! X Every few years my neck flares up and I have to have physio. Then last year it was interlinked with shoulder and they thought trapped nerve and trapezium muscles all flared. I get weakness in right arm with it. But definitely stronger x Not moved this much in years!

LH

03 November 2020

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

Even though nothing has changed for us this week I feel very glad I have yoga x

HN

01 November 2020

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

Thanks Debbie I actually think my running has become a bit easier and I am much more engaged with my whole body if that makes sense.

GE

29 October 2020

Friday Night Live Yoga

It was great seeing you too. I really enjoyed the yoga session on Friday, it was nice and chilled and just what I needed. Didn't realise how much id missed doing yoga until I started. No problem, looking forward to seeing you virtually next week.

DW

23 October 2020

Friday Night Live Yoga with Debbie

Well done on negotiating the challenge of teaching in person and online, for a whole 2 hours! That was really good and I didn't feel like a 2nd class citizen for being online.I appreciate you going to the trouble of making it open to online attendance too. p.s. sorry about the kittens. 

EH

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

Thank you for our progressions with preparing for back bends. I managed to develop these ideas with my online class last night… I was apprehensive about teaching this because as you know people always want to go into the bigger asana because that is what they are either used to or have seen other people do.

Lovely chat with the class afterwards. All said things like, "I will never be able to do a full camel". All of them had chosen to stay with a very subtle progression into half camel. Only one lady chose to progress into half camel. I felt on reflexion the options I gave must have suited the class because they all chose very different pathways.....bit of a WOW! Moment. We spent quite a while exploring this in the class.

Thought you might want to hear a little bit of success.

HW

15 October 2020

Online Therapeutic Yoga with Debbie

I really enjoyed it - I have a tendency to rush! So that really helped me to actually engage and feel my body a bit more - looking forward to the next sessions.

GE

10 October 2020

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

Hi Ross, Thank you for an absolutely wonderful session yesterday. I must be one of the few people enjoying (the) covid19 (lockdowns) and this is due to yours and Debbie's classes.

AY

27 September 2020

Anatomy & Physiology Tuition on the Mandala Yoga Ashram’s Teacher Training Course with Debbie

Your YTTC Thursday class was very good making the postural links of motions clear to me and how breathing and spinal motions ripple out to affect our posture and how the converse must also be true. It was like the light came on. I felt like I had worked it out in my own body and for that reason I felt it was a real master class!  I would be interested in any workshops and further training you plan to teach.

RT

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

Hi Debbie, I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for this weekend which I have really enjoyed and have taken a lot out of on many levels. I feel a sense of release and some calmness within myself that I haven’t felt for a while. Thank you for always providing a safe place for us to just be. 

AS

19 September 2020

Feldenkrais for Yoga Workshop with Daniel Gelblum

I just wanted to thank you for organising today. You were right about it! Do you think that the recordings will be available to buy? There is a lot to remember and I got so much from it. My movement feels so much freer, it was fantastic x

AJ

12 September 2020

Teaching Yoga Therapeutically CPD Day for Yoga Teachers

Hi Debbie. Just to let you know. I absolutely loved the training day today. I am definitely interested in therapeutic yoga and would like to know more. Thank you

KMc

03 September 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie

I am thrilled that you are continuing your classes on-line and I hope that you get a fantastic response for your teacher training course. I only wish that you had been around when I did my training with ****. it was crap. Have you ever thought of writing a book I think you should.

anon

22 August 2020

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training with Debbie

I am heading into the last quarter of my teacher training with Debbie and highly recommend her course if you would like to teach yoga in a safe and sensitive way. Her course covers so many aspects of yoga including anatomy and physiology as well as the theory and philosophy - it certainly isn't about 'making shapes'. In the middle of our course Covid 19 hit and lockdown. Debbie seemed to move effortlessly ( although I am sure it didn't feel like that to herself at the time ) to an online version until we are able to meet in person again.Looking on the positive side to this situation i have also learnt how to teach on line and with plenty of advice on the technology to back this up.I have also really enjoyed the on line classes which have been a bonus during this time and I am sure i will continue with them in in the future too due to Debbie's extensive expertise.

SW

21 August 2020

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training with Debbie

You are one of the very very few yoga… trainers out there with an authentic professional and well-trained voice of reason with a wealth of experience, sound knowledge and common sense; …you are helping to build more Light and Knowledge into these precious teachings for the greater good of sense & sensibility and Humanity.

JSW

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

Have a lovely time away, you guys deserve it for keeping us all sane the past few months. Happy Holidays!

VH

Online Yoga with Debbie

Hi Debbie, Thank you for that wall supported front chain activation for the leg lift, the addition of the hands was helpful - very useful taking it into the warrior :) I will play with it some more :)

SM

03 August 2020

Online Yoga with Ross

A huge thank you for Ross for last night. I woke up this morning without any pain or stiffness and no I had not taken any pain killers.

AY

23 July 2020

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

PS loving your classes, noticing a huge improvement in my body, more strength and control in front spine, realigned hips and released lower back. Love neuromuscular action!!!

AG

22 July 2020

Online Yoga with Debbie

Thank you! Now and again I do a practice which really makes me feel better... that was one of them :) Somehow the mind and body have a conversation (don’t necessarily agree) but it’s just calming and awakening at the same time. God knows what I’m trying to say... But even though my lumber was not releasing it was really nice playing with the different contexts getting the glimpse and remaining really relaxed but focused about it. Sending smiles your way x

SMc

15 July 2020

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

We would like to let you know how pleased we are that you are continuing with the on-line classes. We are very much enjoying them and really feeling the benefit. Thanks again to both of you.

RW & MW

Thanks to you and Ross for your calm instructions.  I’m learning to really listen and your work makes a big difference to me. I really appreciate these online classes.

KZ

13 July 2020

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

Thank you so much for keeping me going throughout lock down - you really did pull me through.

JH

09 July 2020

Online Dynamic Yoga with Debbie

Hi Debbie, Just a quick email to thank you for last night, I really enjoyed it, it was really strange not to have straight legs for once and really feel the tiny movements.

SS

29 June 2020

Online Therapeutic Yoga with Debbie

Thank you for another great class - it helps my hip a lot! … Just to affirm: I have been working hard although lying down or moving slowly standing up, and the extra attention to the direction of movement has allowed me to realign muscles that have been stubbornly resistant following the accident, even with the help of an osteopath. 

No need to jump around to get the benefits ;)

SH

23 June 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie and Ross

Thank you both for doing what you are doing. Your classes are top banana and you complement each other so well. So grateful 🙏🏽❤️

LC

17 June 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Hi Debbie, Just want to say a big thank you. The body connections I get in the classes feel very healing and supportive. Much appreciated. xxx

KZ

09 June 2020

Online Pranayam Class with Debbie

That was quite magical Debbie thank you - it felt like no breath in the end, as if it was pure surrender. Best ever - many many thanks 🙏🏻 x

JH

05 June 2020

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

Massive thanks for today's class. I don't know about you but sometimes when I'm in a particular mood (tired/vulnerable/relaxed or maybe restless) I crave stretching and am super tempted to hyperextend. Which is really tricky because I'm less likely to practice self control if I'm in a weird mood. Today was one of those days. But your class was fab. It was an hour of resisting the grandiose and not exploiting my extensive movement range. Just what I needed and a reminder to constantly assess when tuning in whether I'm feeling susceptible to hyper extension before I practice. Massive shout out to Ross too who's classes are teaching me to relax and to not push to my limits. Sorry for rambling but had to share another lightbulb moment.

VP

02 June 2020

Online Pranayam Class with Debbie

Thanks Debbie, Pranayaam was wonderful.After one round of kapalbhatti I felt I was sitting in the Bihar School of Yoga, Munger (Satyananad ashram). Thanks for bringing back the experience I had missed for long. Last month has been crazy for me. Thanks once again,

ND

30 May 2020

Breath - Bandha - Asana with Debbie

I really enjoyed Debbie’s session. It felt like home.

(IYN pop up online festival)

24 May 2020

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Online

Hi Debbie and Ross,

Thank you so much for a lovely weekend too! ... I feel like I have gotten a lot out of this weekend and it was especially nice to be able to talk to people again! I was feeling really lonely and isolated lately so this fun lighthearted weekend was just what I needed :)

Thank you both for everything and for keeping me on an even keel!

See you soon and much love

AS

22 May 2020

Online Therapeutic Yoga with Debbie

Hello Debbie, I really enjoyed today's class...it was so nice..I don't have words to say. loved every bit of it, so logical and so co-ordinated. Thank you once again.

ND

18 May 2020

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

I just wanted to say I am really enjoying being back doing yoga again and wish I had been braver (to go online) earlier. I think the set up works really well and I am already feeling so much better.  Thank you for making room for me. 

TE

05 May 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

It was lovely Ross, I enjoyed the class the bends and rolls... Infact I felt it for the first time what it means..roll down n come up vertebrae by vertebrae. It was brilliant.

ND

30 April 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Thanks Deb.  I feel alive again studying with you guys and finding my passion for yoga and teaching again. Learning so much so thank you. x

CS

29 April 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Thank you so much for your classes. I love both you and Ross, as you and as my teachers and I think that’s so special I get both. I love reading your writing and I feel like I’m part of a good community which is what my senses need. 

I’ve found so many interesting areas in my body in April that help me to release and discover places I’ve been holding. Not that that has been easy at all.  Roll-coaster / release happening. 

It’s really helping me (I think) and in turn it will help my family through isolation and life...

KH

28 April 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Thanks so much for switching online, being able to still come to yoga has been such a comfort in these weird times, and a lovely balance to the mayhem of work. Been great to be able to join Ross with some classes too! 

VH (NHS Key Worker)

Thanks Debbie, I’ve learned a lot from your different teaching styles, and found your insights to be really valuable, as well as helping me to connect to my body and manage the difficulties of lockdown. I look forward to connecting to you both again in the future.

SL

24 April 2020

Online Dynamic Yoga Classes with Debbie

Hi Debbie, Thank you for Dynamic yoga last night it left me feeling lovely and tingly.

AW

23 April 2020

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

After attending my first weekend on the yoga teacher training with Debbie, I knew I had picked the right course for me.

The conversations from this first weekend were profound; we talked about yoga (obviously) but there was no much more to the discussions which touched upon politics, capitalism, consumerism, feminism, psychology, and link between mind and body. Debbie is clearly a very intelligent person who draws upon a number of modalities to support her thinking. This is however, delivered in a way that is both accessible and engaging – a perfect combination.

I took so much from the Feel Now Yoga teacher training and I put this down to the well thought out timetable and contents. I certainly do not think I would have achieved the same level of insight and confidence from a shorter teacher training course. 

As a psychologist I went into training with a specific agenda of developing tools to enhance my clinical practice but the well roundedness of the course helped me massively in a personal capacity as well as professionally. 

I am excited about my continuing yoga journey and would like to thank Debbie and Ross for their input, compassion and valuable feedback which comprises this incredible teacher training course. Thank you!

HH

18 April 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Thank you for all your lovely classes.  I am learning so much and it's such a luxury being able to do three a week without having to travel.  Am hoping you might keep doing them after...?  

LF

So many people have been asking for them to keep going, that we definitely will be continuing with our online program!

17 April 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

We really enjoyed it last week.  It was nice to see you and also to see Ross demonstrating as well.  I felt like I was back in the "old world" of being in a class on a Wednesday evening!

EN

15 April 2020

Online Yoga with Debbie & Ross

I loved last nights class and shamelessly stole one of your cues for my class this morning! ☺️ 

Thank you and I’ll see you and Ross on Friday

CM

08 April 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

I have tried several online yoga classes with Debbie & Ross from Feelnowyoga.  They have sucsessfully transferred to the new format. I feel safe and supported and I am able to ask questions if necessary.  The classes have been invaluable in these troubling times allowing me to bring my attention inwards during and afterwards. 

HN

05 April 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Thank you so much for continuing to provide classes in such difficult circumstances – the thought that I have these to look forward to is keeping me going.

DE (NHS key worker)

04 April 2020

Yoga Teacher’s CPD Weekend with Peter Blackaby

Thank you so much for organising the great weekend with Peter Blackaby.  It was a lovely group, great learning and I've been enoying introducing parts of it into my own practice and teaching.

AT

03 April 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Thanks To you and Ross I’ve really enjoyed this weeks online yoga, it’s good to have the instruction but still feel like it’s a private practice. Think I would still like to do yoga in this format even when things get back to “normal” doesn’t feel like I’m leaving **** on his own.

JE

01 April 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie & Ross

Dear both,

I’m sure that putting on these classes has been a lot of effort for you both so I just wanted to say, thank you!

Every cloud and all that, this current situation has enabled me to ‘play’ in your other sessions that I wouldn’t usually travel to.

I’m enjoying myself, keep up the good work, take care.

SM

01 April 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Ross

Really enjoyed today’s class, that’s the first one I’ve done with Ross. Helped to refocus on my wellbeing. Xx

JE

29 March 2020

Online Yoga Teacher Training with Debbie

thank you for a great and enlightening weekend, as usual!

It worked out really well and I really enjoyed Debbie's teachings as well as all your contributions: presentations, thoughts, questions, comments, it's really enriching, you're all a bunch of wonderful and very resourceful women 💚

I will miss you, and look forward to our next weekend together 🤗

FC

28 March 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie

Hi Debbie

Thanks for your web yoga session, really enjoyed it and thought it worked well.

Apart from the absence of grunts, groans and moans it was just like the real thing 😂

PG

27 March 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie

Hi Debbie, Thank you for the yoga today.  It really helped me in that I didnt once think of everything thats happening in the world, it was a lovely release from that for a couple of hours.  I love teaching yoga but its equally lovely for me to be a student sometimes alongside my own self practice which I have no idea what I would do without.   It was a lovely class thank you. 

AW

25 March 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie

Hi Debbie,

I just wanted to say thank you so much for tonight's class and for organising these on-line classes which I know must have been challenging. It is different but different is the new normal now! 

On a personal level, it meant a lot to me to be able to do a guided class again and just see familiar faces even though we are not able to chat to friends as such in the same way. I also wanted to let you know that I got even more out of the class on some level than normal because, practicing in my own personal private space but with guidance helped me go even deeper into myself and what I was feeling tonight. It kind of felt like a one to one class almost, even though it wasn't.

Anyway, thank you again. I look forward to April and the other additional classes I also now have the opportunity to attend. I shall be booking soon

AS

22 March 2020

Online Yoga Classes with Debbie

Debbie, 

Thank you so much for that beautiful practice and the opportunity to experience how the webex platform works - I really appreciate it. It's pretty tough to see classes that take so long to build up to a level that provides income disappear overnight along with the said income. 

Hopefully this gives us an opportunity to at least keep some income and the connection that we have with students. 

You're an inspiration and that practice today felt like coming home. Much love to you and Ross  xx

KB

09 March 2020

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Debbie I’ve got to say the technique for tripod (bird) headstand you gave the other weekend was so helpful, I love inversion and was diagnosed with a bit of c1& c2 degeneration a few years ago, I no longer enjoy shoulderstand or plough but felt completely comfortable in the pose you showed us. Xx

LB

18 February 2020

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Hi Debbie 

Thats fabulous thank you and I just want to thank you for one of the most amazing journeys I’ve ever been on.

I love your honesty and how you switch people on, your an amazing person with a wealth of experience and so willing to share 

I’m recalling looking forward to coming to some of your sessions and workshops 

One very grateful student 

Thank you

SC

28 January 2020

Tuesday Evening Therapeutic Yoga Class

I just wanted to let you know that after 4 of your classes my hips and back feel great. I am pain free and back cycling again! I feel like a new man! I’m a yoga convert! I shall definitely be booking on the next course. Thank you.

AG

19 January 2020

Friday Night Dynamic Yoga

Hi Debbie, been meaning to email since Friday. Despite not wanting to drive for an hour in the rain and do two hours of Yoga, as usual, I  really enjoyed the class. It flew by...

I particularly enjoyed the all fours cross crawl and the supported cobra. ***** did a cover for *** on Saturday morning and quite a few people were amazed at the difference in doing cobra with support from legs/pelvis, thus avoiding the strain on the back, including me. With Friday evening and saturday morning fresh in my mind I really enjoyed my own practice this morning and looking forward to using some of this in my own classes.

I am so pleased I can come to yours and Ross's classes - I'm so lucky! I've also got ***** in my area now and we are a great support to each other. I've made a note of your other other monthly classes which I will do my best to come to. It was lovely to see you. Lots of love x

JGo

20 December 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Wow . ...thank you so much Debbie you have given me the greatest of gifts...my own personal yoga practice x You are incredibly talented and your love and light shines so brightly. I am going miss my diploma sessions too it has been amazing. ..life changing... This isn't goodbye for sure...just the start of the next chapter.

JC

10 December 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thank you so very much for everything. I feel deeply blessed to have met you.

JGa

09 December 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

I don't quite have the words to describe the journey to becoming a yoga teacher. I have made some lifetime friends. My life and my mind have changed beyond anything I expected. I have achieved much more than I realised I was capable of.

None of it would be possible without a woman who I am proud to call my teacher and my friend. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Debbie Farrar ❤️

FP

08 December 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thank you Debbie :) 🙏 The course has been an incredible insight into Yoga - more than I could ever have imagined.

BK

06 December 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Words can't express my gratitude for all you have shared, given, developed within my yoga practice.

JC

This has been one amazing journey and really don’t know where I would be right now without it. Really feeling so much more in tune with myself, so I want to thank you for one of the most amazing journeys xxx

SC

01 December 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thank you Debbie for your kind words and for being a great teacher! I just wanted to say I was sad to leave today as we'll all be apart for a long time after three intense weekends. I will miss you all and will be thinking of you.

FC

26 November 2019

Teaching Yoga Therapeutically CPD

Hi Debbie. Thank you for a great day! Left me with lots to think about. I didn't know when I booked this in May it would be me needing this!! I am going through a tough time at the moment and everything you said related so much to me personally! It has been my meditation and yoga practice recently but then I heard you say it out loud! Especially taking appropriate support. (from other people in my case which I have never been good at). Anyway, it was great to see you and you looked fantastic! Hope to catch up with you in the New Year.

SA

19 November 2019

Teaching Yoga Therapeutically CPD

Hi Debbie, Thank you for a great day! Left me with lots to think about. I didn't know when I booked this in May it would be me needing this!! I am going through a tough time at the moment and everything you said related so much to me personally! It has been my meditation and yoga practice recently but then I heard you say it out loud! Especially taking appropriate support. (from other people in my case which I have never been good at). Anyway, it was great to see you and you looked fantastic!

SA

17 November 2019

Teaching Yoga Therapeutically CPD

Thanks for all of this Debbie. I’ve been mulling over a few things since last Saturday. I was actually really concerned with some of the dangerous attitudes some people had with regards to teaching yoga (i.e ‘we’ve always done it this way; we’ve been told to do this’ etc). I think you did a Stirling job of addressing that on the day and then you’ve just summed it up nicely in that opening paragraph. Wonderful!

HH

Hi Debbie, Thanks very much for this information. I found Saturday really informative and thought provoking and it’s challenged me to think about what I teach and why. I’d love to try to make it to one of your therapeutic classes but I live a little way away... Maybe one Friday I will drive up & drop in as I’d love to learn more about your approach. Enjoy the Ashram teaching.

LC

Practiced some of the yoga you showed us was great as it really makes you feel the relationship between the parts of our body looking forward to sharing this with my yoga students.

AW

Hi Debbie, Thanks for yesterday, it was good to meet you and I enjoyed the workshop. I just read this article which I thought was relevant. https://yinyoga.com/refuse/

JM

01 November 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Hi Debbie - thank you for your last email! I am feeling so sad that the course is nearly over - I feel a moody kind of grief creeping in ! But I will also look forward to having some time back and energising myself to start sharing some yoga.

I may say this again before or at the course end, but thank you so much for everything that you do. It’s been an amazing few years and this course has been rare for me in that I had to really integrate into it - no avoiding that, no skimming over the edge. I’m very happy I continued training with you, and it’s been worth every penny !

JG

08 October 2019

20 years of Yoga Classes with Debbie

Congrats on your work anniversary! The first time I came to one of your sessions was at bamber bridge sports centre about 16 years ago! You haven’t changed a bit - still passionate and inspiring.

JH

07 June 2019

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie & Ryan

The course from start to finish has been amazing, I have learnt a lot and met some lovely people who I will stay in touch with. Yoga is now part of my life and the course has made me realise that this is something I would like to carry on doing for as long as I am able and I’m eager to learn more.

MR

20 May 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

This course is one of the best choices I’ve ever made, so thank you for being you! xxx

SC

15 May 2019

Deep Yoga CPD Weekend in Coniston with Debbie & Ross

Hi Debbie. PDF received with gratitude.  I feel I shall be revisiting it quite a bit.  

Thanks for an interesting and challenging weekend.  It never ceases to amaze me that my brain really has no idea where certain parts of my body are or what they are doing. 

The linguist in me is curious to know why you omit the a at the end of asana e.g. balasan, tadasan. It is the first time I have seen it & would love to know the reason. 

Great to meet both you and Ross and to embark upon a different exploratory journey: slowing down and noticing the subtleties. 

Best wishes, CS x 

14 May 2019

Deep Yoga CPD Weekend in Coniston with Debbie & Ross

Hi Debbie. Thank you for this information. I will have a good look later today. I included a little of what we done on Sunday into my class today. With the pencil in the toe grip and feeling the back and shoulder blades on the earth, if you know what I mean. The ladies loved it. Thank you so much.xxx

PP

01 May 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Teaching Practice Day

I really enjoyed Sunday it is such a great way to learn and I feel I m part of a very supportive group xx 

JC

01 May 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

I have been thinking about you a lot lately and how grateful I am for all you have taught me and still teach me. Things from our TT continue to unravel, surprise and amaze me. 

I had some amazing feedback the other day, a new lady was asking a regular what style my classes are and unprompted my regular said ‘Lisa’s style’ hurrah!! I had a chat to her and explained what that entailed and meant. 

I also have had lots of people say that they feel as if I am teaching the class ‘just to them’ and I seem to know ‘exactly what they need’. I cannot tell you how much this means and how much I hold onto to this as I have been plagued with so much self doubt recently. It’s like people know I need to hear it! 

I love this job! 

LM

31 March 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

Thank you....for everything. I felt quite emotional yesterday as this is such a life changing experience for me and I can't thank you enough.

JC

14 March 2019

Wednesday 8.30pm Dynamic Yoga with Debbie

Last night’s class was .. wonderful and was just what I needed .. thank you .. you always seem to be able to help me in ways I don’t always expect xx 

AS

11 March 2019

Yoga For Additional Needs CPD day

This is fantastic, thank you and thank you again for an interesting and thought provoking day. I really enjoyed. 

SS

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed Saturday, lovely to be surrounded by like minded people and get inspiration from knowledgable people. Went straight into the local fabric shop and found my own ‘ocean’ Lycra for the elastic meditation! Thanks again. 

ES

Was just to say thank you both for yesterday .  I really enjoyed the course and was great to be with like minded people who have the needs of those with additional difficulties /impairments at heart . It resonates so much with my clinical practice and I found it really useful to think about additional creative ways to bring yoga to my client group .  Apologies if I interupted at times ...... twas my enthusiasm and passion that struggled to keep still  :-))))) Perhaps a bit rajasic Debbie !  Anyway once again loved the day and thankyou !

EW

09 February 2019

Deep Yoga Foundation Course

I know we are not finished yet but can I please take a moment to say how much I have enjoyed this year and how much you have really made me think. Like my initial intention it has been a true journey. Thank you

HW

15 February 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Hi Debbie, Appreciate your help, I’m really excited and a little bit nervous but that’s all good and you have given me the tools and confidence in my practice to deliver a safe supportive class. I’ve got to sessions planned in for the beginning of April 👍😻😘 Thanks!

LM

13 February 2019

Deep Yoga Foundation Course

Thank you both for a wonderful day on Sunday,  it's good to learn about some of the aspects of yoga in this way, I've tried to read the sutras and the 8 limbs of yoga in the past, but I didn't understand or absorb the information, this way I'm starting to 'get it'.

I'm under no illusion that there's a lot more to come!

I'm really loving the course and am so grateful to x for telling me about you.

AF

Peter Blackaby CPD Weekend

Thank you for organizing and opening up this wonderful workshop for CPD. Pete's lecture and the practice has given much food for thought to us all; refilling my reservoir, and more!

PE

03 February 2019

Peter Blackaby CPD Weekend

Thanks Debbie; it was really valuable in lots of ways. Peter is such a nice, ordinary bloke and so accessible. I love that his Yoga is so functional and I regularly use his book and ideas. Having read and studied the book made it so much easier and valuable to pay attention this weekend. When I think back to my first weeks in the teacher training and worrying about not being flexible enough, and lots of other things, I can't believe how far I have come and how wonderful it is to have discovered this stuff.....

Great advice about letting it settle in; I am anxious to get on my mat to try stuff out in case I forget it, but I'm sure I won't. I probably will have questions to ask when I've let things settle a bit!

It was also lovely to link up with old friends and talk to new people who are currently training with you. I've got to know Lindsay Flower who lives in southport and me and my 17 year old, who is doing it for her D of E gold go to her class in Ainsdale. Such a small Yoga world! Thank you for hosting it and we were saying today how glad we are to have found you, Ross and Feel Now.

JG

Thanks for the info and for organising Pete’s weekend, it was really good and different to last year although working from same principles. I hope to practice with him again next year . Please can you add me to the FB group you mentioned in this email, thanks

AMB

What a weekend....absolutely fantastic. I didn't get to thank Pete as he was busy signing books but would you please pass on to him how inspiring I felt his teaching was, I feel quite emotional about it all really as it brought quite a bit to the surface....which is what this journey is all about. I need to figure myself out....before I can even begin thinking about how I can support others.....

JC

28 January 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

You're an amazing yoga teacher and you have given me so much knowledge these past few months that has helped and continues to help me on a day to day basis. Thank you.

BQ

25 January 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Teaching Practice Day 1

A great day for practice and learning .. enjoying every aspect of this course so far. It's so brilliantly executed, and looking forward to the next term.

EW

Hi Debbie, Thank you, you are most kind, I am absolutely thrilled. I cant believe it, I now have my first class booked for the 12th February in my local community centre. Thanks again for all your support. Love and regards 

CD

22 January 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

Just want to say I'm really excited about this journey I'm on and want to thank you for the experience.

SC

19 January 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

Thanks Debbie....this Diploma has already changed so many aspects of my practice, work and life....I am excited for all that lies ahead Jx

JC (physiotherapist)

14 January 2019

Get Your Move On! (Debbie’s Dynamic Detox)

Thanks Debbie for a fab afternoon. Never thought detoxing would be such a delight!!! 

JC

13 January 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

I feel very lucky that I was trained to enquire deeply and question everything I was doing and to move in a way that nourishes my body and mind. That doesn’t mean I have got it down, it is continual process of enquiry, refining and learning. It also doesn’t mean that I didn’t injure myself before this point, I did, chasing a shape, pushing and hurting myself was thought to be ok / the norm, until I met my teacher. Then the real journey into yoga began. 

Just some of the questions we need to be continually asking ourselves and our students every time we practice and teach ... Why are we doing what we are doing? Which part of the body are we moving? How does it feel? Are we listening to the intelligence of the body? Are we supporting the joints using the necessary muscles? Are we creating softness and space between the joints? Are we creating conditions that allow for smooth nourishing movement? Or are we pushing, punishing and injuring ourselves? 

Self enquiry, space, freedom & the practice of nourishment is Yoga. Not punishment. 

Thanks for an awesome workshop yesterday Debbie Farrar and for your continual support,
guidance, knowledge and forward thinking.

LM

Deep Yoga Foundation Course

Thank you also to both you and Ryan for an awesome day. Everything, as always, was wonderful. The kirtan was especially uplifting and took me back to the solstice evening ... which uplifted me immensely at the time ... Ryan’s music and your voice truly have a magical quality!

Thank you also for your kind understanding and listening. I was feeling low and lacking self confidence before today but I now feel more relaxed and energised again. The discomfort from my rib injury is much soothed on some level.

I am even (quite willingly) booking a shared room in a YHA in Ambleside with 3 people I barely really know  and that is something for me! And I am almost 52 years old! The butterfly may be slowly starting to emerge (just a little) 😉

Have a lovely evening and I will see you in class this week. Much love and thank you again.

AS

01 January 2019

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

Happy new year Debbie. Looking forward to learning more and I’m really loving this journey the timing is perfect. I’m learning so much and loving it so a big thank you to you see you soon.

SC

22 December 2018

Feel Now Yoga CPD Programme

“You might not remember Debbie, but I’ll never forget (and its become a personal mantra, thank gawd) that I visited you in Preston over 4 years ago and you noticed my back arching. You said “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” I reckon its gone some way to saving my flexible ass!"

RDS

05 December 2018

Feel Now Yoga CPD Programme

Thanks, Debbie.  I'm looking forward to it all ... and appreciate the commitment and discipline it takes to host these events.  It takes a lot of dedication.  I am much too distracted.  You, however, should be in the New Year's Honours list!

JS

29 November 2018

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

Miss your tutoring more than I can describe! 

LH

Daniel Gelblum Weekend

Booking CPD for next year.... interested in the … course...

But have giddily just booked the Daniel Gelblum Feldenkrais for Yoga course being run by Debbie Farrar at Feel Now Yoga. Whoop whoop. Excited. I LOVED the course this year. I wanted to kidnap Daniel so he could teach me Feldy every day. 

Is that weird?? Yes. Sorry. I'm in an excellent mood.

ZM

28 November 2018

Deep Yoga Foundation Course

Loving the course and your and Ryan's teaching. Just wish you were closer, I'd be there twice a week!

AG

27 November 2018

Satsang & Meditation Group

Hi Debbie, I just wanted to say that some nights like tonight are what makes coming to meditation group so amazing. Lots to think about, but exactly what I need and want. I’m sure the others would say the same. Thanks millions. x

VC

28 October 2018

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training

Thank you so much for this weekend...for being so warm, welcoming, organised and honest. It has been everything I hoped for and more, and I am so excited for the journey ahead (where ever that may lead me). Your passion shines through and I know I have made the right decision taking these steps with you to guide me.

JC

15 October 2018

Post Graduate Yoga Teacher Support & Mentoring

Thank you for this enormous body of research and for keeping us all updated and on the right track. 

LH

03 October 2018

Wednesday Night Dynamic Yoga Class

Hi Debbie, just thought I’d msg to say thanks for that class - it’s totally sorted out my achy shoulders xx

SM

02 October 2018

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thanks for creating and offering this completely wonderful course. I wish I was more eloquent and could find the words to properly promote this utterly brilliant and yoga enhancing journey!

LC

Cannot recommend this course enough. Truly life changing

CF

02 July 2018

Deep Yoga Retreat in Coniston

Dear Debbie, 

Well, a big thank you coming your way!  Those two morning sessions were really excellent!!  Sooo much for me to think about and absorb.. so much to follow up.. so much to consider both in terms of my own practice and also so many implications for my teaching.

I’ve always found the more I know about this Yoga journey, the more there is to know.  Wow!  40 odd years of practice and I’m going back to beginnings!   It’s a wonderful roller coaster ride!

Thank you for showing me a new beginning.  A new and exciting road ahead.  Something tells me I’ll be seeing you again before too long!

With love and appreciation.

JB

01 July 2018

Deep Yoga Retreat in Coniston

Thank you for a wonderful weekend, brilliantly organised, planned and delivered by you, Ross, Linford and Badger.  I particularly loved the really relaxed, informal, friendly feel - i'd quite like to write 'thank you' about a million times but I know you're not really comfortable with gushing!!!

JM

29 June 2018

Sensible Yoga Teacher Graduates Forum

I wanted to tell you about comments from 2 classes I’ve taught yesterday and this morning. They have restored my faith and confidence. ‘I have never had things broken down like this before, and now it all makes sense why I am doing what I am doing’ ‘your classes are changing my life’ ‘it doesn’t matter what type of yoga it is if you connect with the teacher that’s it’ ❤️💕❤️💕I love this ride of huge ups and downs. Thank you all so much for supporting me. I am so grateful to you Debbie Farrar my awesome teacher and all of you guys who are also my teachers. I am learning each day. Wow. Xxxx

LM

29 June 2018

Therapeutic Yoga Classes with Debbie

Hi Debbie,

Just wanted to thank you for the advice today on how to help my arthritic thumbs / hands. I have been having physio for a while but it hasn’t helped much. So thank you.

And thank you for everything else too. Life with yoga in it just seems much less painful all round, both physically and emotionally.

AS

I also wanted to take the time to say thank you so much for the lessons and all that they have taught me. Your message 'get good at the easy things first then work from there' has really resonated with me and is proving very useful to me. I will be looking into what else I can book onto with you in September.

DA

11 May 2018

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training with Debbie

I don’t want the course to end, I bloody love it and think it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s got me through this year much better than the previous ones. I love your teaching. I love the group. Can you please consider monthly check in / CPD / whatever you need to call it for people like me that love learning and love yoga???!!  

❤️

KH

22 April 2018

Deep Yoga Foundation Course

Today as usual was a great session and I really think we are a great group together and Debbie you guide us inspirationally and I am looking forward to our next meeting.

LM

15 April 2018

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training with Debbie

Thanks for everything Debbie. Sooo grateful to be a student on this amazing course x

CF

16 March 2018

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training with Debbie

I am nervous about teaching, when I first started the course I wasn’t even sure if I was going to teach! 

I am enjoying my yoga journey and my confidence is growing, I know my biggest obstacles are of my own making so I can overcome them, I just need to believe in myself 🙏🏻

Thank you for sharing with us all your knowledge and teachings, we are blessed to have you to guide us on our journeys 😊 

AB

16 March 2018

Private Yoga Tuition with Debbie

'I’ve been practicing this evening in swan and cat, engaging the front chain, broadening the back, whilst integrating the whole spine and taking hip bones away from thigh bones.

All across my shoulders and mid back, is tingling and I actually think it looks different! Awesome wonderful stuff.  

Can’t wait to get on the mat and explore this some more tomorrow :)

Thank you! Xx'

LM

12 February 2018

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training with Debbie

'I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you have taught me so far, the course is really inspiring I didn't really expect it to change me in any way but it has certainly changed a few things so far for the better so thanks for that too really...

I just wanted to let you know that my first class last Tuesday was a big success. I received amazing feedback from everyone and they have all re-booked a place for next week. It was great teaching others what you have taught me and everyone was so responsive. 

I was a bag of nerves but got through it lol, now I am just super exited to teach again! 

Really looking forward to the next weekend and learning so much!

Thanks for the amazing opportunity being able to spend the weekend with Pete was an invaluable experience and totally amazing.'

LM

15 January 2018

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training with Debbie

'Yes feel like I can feel and allow and observe the feelings in this whole amazing process. It’s cool! Haven’t got the words to express what you are doing here, with this course, for me and for all these beautifully brilliant women! But am full of admiration, gratitude and love.'

LC

13 December 2017

Therapeutic Yoga Classes with Debbie

'The first time I met you I came to your class looking to help with my core muscles and pelvic floor, as the consultant had told me I needed operation to fix my prolapse. I remember very clearly asking him what his intentions were as I believed the issue was with muscle damage and nothing that could be operated on!! His reaction amazed me he said it’s the one we always do but only sometimes works ... get me out of here... I told him no thanks I would try something else!! I found you Angel we talked, I joined your class and well the rest is history, no operating the consultant and physio therapist were surprised by my turn around! Thanks to our joint efforts xx'

SS

13 December 2017

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training with Debbie

'It took along time for me to decide to apply for the your course, there are so many parallels with the Masters I now know I have made the right decisions for my future.  I left on Sunday feeling fabulous and with an action plan to look at the class sections i gave and write them out word for word and then start to use them in the odd home practice.  I can start focusing on this now and am so excited at the prospect of becoming a yoga and meditation teacher.  Thank you for all your hard work, it shines through.'

GB

13 December 2017

Meditation & Satsang Group with Debbie

I’ve just been experimenting with the chant we did last night. I really like this one and felt it to be calming because of the focus on breathing and sound and movement. My mind didn’t have a chance to wander as usual and even when I stopped there seemed to be more headspace. So thank you for that. Good vibrations, man!

BL

23 November 2017

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course with Debbie Farrar

'Thank you I really appreciate all that you teach us but your attention to detail and personal work is very special. I feel I need to remain as honest as I can through this process with you. And thank you for making me feel safe to talk openly.'

KH

14 November 2017

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course with Debbie Farrar

'I am totally inspired with everything about the course and we have only had 3 weekends so far.'

GB

13 November 2017

Yoga Retreat with Debbie Farrar

'I came to a retreat you did ... a few years ago & having been to lots of yoga classes & practised with several teachers over the years, you always stood out to me as being the most authentic & your passion & integrity shines through all you do.

I also recall my practise really advancing just within that weekend & you helped me ... further than I thought possible so I am beyond excited to embark on this journey with you & know I am in good, safe & experienced hands.'

AC

12 November 2017

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

'I really feel that your teaching, collaboration and course is at the forefront of a paradigm shift in yoga and teacher training, alleluia :)'

SW

12 November 2017

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

'Thanks so much, Debbie. Another great weekend as always with so much to absorb. ... I also want to say thank you to every one of you for creating such a beautifully safe and open space that it meant that I didn't have to wear a mask this weekend when I wasn't feeling 100%. You're all amazing and I feel truly blessed to be on this journey with you xxx'

CT

09 November 2017

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

'Thanks for all patience and support and for putting up with my shenanigans. Can’t put it into words really and I’m getting teary eyed during my work lunch break so I won’t go on. Thanks for being a great teacher.'

RI

03 November 2017

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

"I recommended your TT to *** after observing *****'s and *****'s teaching. I'm so excited and inspired by our conversations, when *** shares your perspective and how you are waking them up as yoga practitioners and right from the get go, encouraging them to ask why! It sounds marvellous, I'm tempted to do your course too, but I think I would be evicted from home if I committed to another lengthy training programme!"

SW

26 September 2017

Private Yoga Tuition with Debbie Farrar

"I'm really glad I had a session with you today, it was very helpful. It was lovely to see you at your home and have some individual tuition. I know what I'm focusing on with asana and feel very motivated. My physio has signed me off and I've explained yoga bum! "

RG

22 September 2017

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training Course

"I'm just referencing some course notes and came across this quote from you “our projections are our unrealised shadows”. Ooh, I do miss you on a regular basis!

Hope the new teaching course goes well. Thank you for your continuing insights!"

LB

07 July 2017

Deep Yoga Foundation Course

"thank you Debbie, for your wise and patient teaching.  It has been a privilege."

BL

21 June 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training

"What a wonderful beautiful group of teachers. The future of yoga in their hands is bright."

Note from one of the external assessors.

11 June 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training

"Well we've done it! My second yoga teacher qualification passed. Today is the end of 18 months of full weekends of training and 10 months on the foundation course before that! Wow what a journey in so many ways I barely recognise my self, my practice and my teaching from before this time but also have a deep feeling that I've also come home through it, to authenticity, sensitivity and a much deeper awareness and appreciation of just about everything. Jaspers been along for the ride to and has attended every weekend since his arrival and all the weekends before that in utero! Thank you so much to you all, you know who are are and a huge thank you to my teacher Debbie Farrar who has shown so much kindness, compassion, strength and courage as she has shared her knowledge with us, what a well put together concise course jam packed with facinating content but also open to everyone's individual interpretation...I don't know how you do it !! Feeling very proud, mixed emotions and also a bit knackered and overwhelmed......Namaste!! xxx"

RW

01 June 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training

Had a great practice today I think looking back I used to beast myself into doing a really strong practice regardless of how I felt. Now I know it’s all about how I feel. Some days it feels great to roll around on my mat thinking and resting and other days it feels great to have a challenge. Just like life! If we are stuck in one or the other its no good for us. We need our own balance between the two. Learning the postures are nothing to do with body really and how much they relate to life. How clever is that!!! ☺

My last entry on this part of my journey!!!! I feel sad in a way this diary has felt like my friend it has listened and helped me speak my truth.

It has been amazing and I am so glad I made myself do this course! I have learnt so much about myself, my life and the people around me. Some parts painful and tough to deal with. They haven’t gone away but I can see them more clearly now, see myself more clearly. How sad would it have been to live a life and never know or see this stuff! It has changed me and I have got something I have always wanted and realise I had it all along (confidence to be myself). I never dreamt I would be able to stand up in front of people and share myself/my yoga and I am DOING IT!!!!  I love it my dream come true.

I just don’t want this course to end it has been fantastic and the most amazing experience for me. I want to thank you very much Debbie you are a fantastic teacher I have learnt so much from you. You made me realise and see things about myself and that those things don’t matter they are part of who I am.  ME!!!!☺☺ 

SA - Thanks for letting me share the last entry in your diary from the YTT Course

22 May 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training

"It was a pleasure to do the observations, a really positive experience for all of us.  It was fantastic to see such well rounded, emerging teachers who teach sensitively and skillfully, but still from the heart, and who were so open to my comments and suggestions for exploring ways in which they could develop their teaching.  You will certainly get my recommendation for students who are looking for a Teacher training course :)" (Email from an external assessor after observing 2 of our trainees classes.)

SW

12 May 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

"She really is going to be a fantastic teacher. And, her ability and skill is a testament to how great, in-depth and real your course and training is." (Facebook comment from an external assessor after observing one of our trainees classes.)

LJ

30 March 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Hi Debbie. Thanks for another lovely weekend. So much different content and practice. I have enjoyed every minute of it. I am going to try to incorporate as much as I can into my own practice and teaching as always.  

I am absolutely shattered and looking forward to hitting my pillow tonight.

I recognise how much work and effort goes into these weekends. It's very much appreciated and most definitely worthwhile.

JB

27 March 2017

Deep Yoga Foundation Course

You have really made me think quite differently about yoga, and question things which I had accepted before without thinking.  You have also answered a lot of the questions which were in my mind before the course
started.

Yesterday was the best day yet, it was very revealing and thought-provoking.

CT

19 March 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thanks Debbie. And thanks for yet another thought provoking and interesting couple of days. I loved all the practice too. It's been so helpful. See you next time. Love

JB

22 February 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thanks Debbie!! I really enjoyed this wkend  (as always) it was so good to be a part of everyone's teaching practice. I felt pretty apprehensive, teaching your peers is nerve wracking...  It really does feel like we are all like a big supportive family to me, I'm so glad I'm a part of it. 

Big love xxx

LW

19 February 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Absolutely exhausted after today, but great to experience so many teaching styles and ideas. Everybody's confidence is evidently growing. I love love love being a part of this learning, growing and emerging experience with such great people! X

Hi Debbie, I just wanted to message to say thank you for all your positive words and encouragement this weekend. I started off Sat morning feeling like I could have had a mini meltdown and have come away from it feeling positive and very well supported. Thank you!!! xx

SB

16 January 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

We are very lucky to have you as a teacher, my mind expands every time we meet & everything really does slot into place, even my presentation that was meant to be in October last year!!! Magic indeed.

LM

03 January 2017

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

I am loving the course it is the best decision I have ever made and you are a fantastic teacher I am learning so much from you. I don't want the course to end ever!! It has completely changed my yoga and my life so thank you.

SA

25 October 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Dear Debbie, as ever an amazing weekend, laughed, learnt, discussed, mind got blown, felt supported, enjoyed every minute.....usual yoga weekend :) Think this course is one of the best things I have ever done. Lots of love xxxx

JC

23 October 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

After this weekends discussions my mind has been well and truly blown away! On my journey home I was trying to put it all together to make sense of it and thought I would share what I came up with. I appreciate that everyone's interpretation of the discussion will be different, but thought it may help someone:

When we practice self enquiry and have inner self awareness, we are able to understand how our lives/ samskaras influence our psyche and our thoughts and behaviours. Having this understanding allows us to accept that the behaviours of others towards themselves, others and us are influenced by their own samskaras. Having this understanding and acceptance can enable us to change how the actions of others affect us. If we can view their behaviours/ actions objectively (with a witness awareness/view), then we can prevent them having an impact on ourselves (negative or positive), and can also prevent us from 'acting out' our samskaras on others, and thus act and respond appropriately. All of this results in ahimsa, satya, and brahmacarya.

Woah, my head hurts! And that's before I even start thinking about atoms, energy, matter, space, auras, prickles or goo! And tantra or dicks wrapped around sticks!  Thanks for a great weekend, see you in 2 weeks for the next one!

LD

15 August 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thanks for being patient and light hearted with me, for the amazing classes, your passion, knowledge and your genuineness. 

RI

20 July 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training: Peter Blackaby's Module

Thank you for the recordings – to everyone involved – a superb weekend all round!  So inspirational….

JP

27 June 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

This course is life changing for everyone, love it!!!

LM

14 June 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

if I hadn't met you and come on this journey with you all I wouldn't be anywhere near where I am in body and mind as I am now, thank you for opening my mind and leading me towards freedom :)

LM

11 June 2016

IYN Regional Yoga Day with Debbie

I ended up taking a class instead of teaching one at the IYN yoga day! What a treat to listen to Debbie Farrar talk about healing the body and mind, the simplest practices are often the best. Learning to listen and pay attention to your body is not always easy, actually a traditional "hard" physical practice is easier. If we take the time to slow down and notice our breath and the feelings that arise physically and emotionally the movement we take can become much more than exercise.
Thanks Debbie xx

AR

24 May 2016

Sensible Yoga Teacher Training with Debbie

All I can say is wow what a completely amazing weekend... So happy to be sharing my yoga journey with you all and it was particularly good to get to know everyone a bit better, nothing like a bit of 'stress' to bring out all those anxiety gremlins which we could share. I think its so important to be building this camaraderie, it's especially needed in any work place where you work on your own. To have the back up of a supportive and honest network, constructive criticism (if that's the right term) really helps us to develop having that time and space to talk to others really can be make or break. Oceans of love

AW

16 May 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thank you for this weekend, you and Ross make an exceptional team. As the course progresses it is obvious to me how much thought and planning has gone into it on your part. The jigsaw is coming together nicely for me. I’m glad I was chosen for the course on its virgin voyage and can feel things shifting and changing in me on a much deeper level. It also helps that we have such exceptional individuals along for the ride! I’m not usually a gushy lovey so when I admire people it is with genuine affection but don’t tell anyone ; )

Feel like my whole muscular ‘girdle’ is gripping me tightly today in what is not a totally unpleasant ache – can your psoas be sore?...

KN

13 May 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

the practices are really helping me and doing the course has helped me focus more on practicing yoga. The diary has been useful also for me to reflect and notice the powerful healing processes. I do feel I am getting a lot of benefits physically, but emotionally very powerful also. I am really enjoying it all.

DS

10 May 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thanks Debbie can't believe how quick the first term as gone!! its been brilliant. Looking forward to the next part of the journey!!

SA

03 May 2016

Yoga for the Profoundly Disabled with Debbie

At Dalesview Partnership, we specialise in providing care and support for individuals with severe learning disabilities and other complex needs. Debbie has given our clients another facet to their lives with her yoga sessions. She enables each of them to use their bodies in whatever way they can; this in itself is very empowering for individuals with physical disabilities. The atmosphere she creates within her yoga sessions is incredibly relaxing and very therapeutic. Many of our clients have autism as well as a severe learning disability and having a set time in their week where they follow a yoga programme in a familiar, tranquil setting has been really beneficial.

GD

02 May 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thanks for another fab weekend.  It's feels good to get the teaching practice out of the way.  I was really nervous for the first session - my heart was pumping out of my chest. I was definitely aware of that!! ... this weekend was invaluable - thank you so much for the guidance and support.  In fact the whole bunch of you are amazing. I feel very lucky.

JB

01 May 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Wow!  What a fantastic weekend.

I had so many doubts and anxiety's about the teaching practice this weekend but it was amazing. Debbie and Ross you created such a warm inviting environment for everyone to teach in today, thank you. The preparation you gave us yesterday stood everyone in good stead to feel more comfortable to give it a go. 

I am so thankful for being part of this amazing journey, with so many incredible people, learning so much from everyone every time we meet and getting over so many personal hurdles, one step at a time.

Thank you thank you thank you! Xxxx

I'm going to start with friends and family who have asked. I'm not sure if I'm ready for 'real people' yet but I'll work up to that as I learn more and gain more confidence. I've learnt and changed so much already and that's down to you, thank you for being an amazing inspiring teacher. Xxx

LM

What was at first a bit terrifying: the teaching, turned out to be ok - You made it a lot easier.  Thank you Debbie and Ross

RI

06 April 2016

Satsang & Meditation Group with Debbie

Hi Debbie

I just wanted to say thank you for running/hosting/facilitating (?!) the satsang and meditation sessions. As a teacher I know how infrequently we get heart warming feedback and so I wanted to give you some!

It’s wonderful to be able to think out loud, explore ideas and know that you won’t be judged if next week you completely contradict yourself! Excellent discussion, sometimes profound, often funny and always guided by your self-effacing style of wisdom. There seems to be a bit of magic in this particular group – and it’s thanks to you for bringing us together!

BL

05 April 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

I absolutely love this course, the opportunity to discuss great ideas and look deeper into the mind and explore the body, it is all I'd hoped it would be and  more. Thankyou xxxx

JC

26 March 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

I found the softness yesterday!! Yay !! Think I'd been trying to hard to find it.

RP

24 March 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training & Dynamic Yoga Classes with Debbie

Great class last night, thank you. Someone at work was telling me they'd been to a yoga class the other night and it hurt - agh!! I love that the yoga I've found with you this last year doesn't hurt a bit and is so brilliant - can't wait to share it with others when I've got to grips with it some more.

SC

13 March 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Thanks so much Debbie, feel totally invigorated by the weekend. Will ground, lengthen, broaden and soften in all I do till next time :) xxx

JC

Thank you so much for a really lovely weekend. I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed it.  I was singing on the way home.....always a good sign. Looking forward to next time.

JB

01 March 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

I am enjoying the course, challenging but very worthwhile and you are just so good at what you do (oh no am i putting you on a pedestal??)

JG

what a fantastic weekend really enjoying my yoga journey.

SA

20 February 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Really lovely day Thank you, inspiring and just what I've been looking for. So glad I'm doing this. See you tomorrow xxx

JC

19 February 2016

Yoga: The World Over Editor

Dear Debbie

We haven't met but I just wanted to say a big thank you for the dedication and joy you have brought to so many people over the years as Editor of Yoga TWO. You have demonstrated a true life example of karma yoga. As teachers, Yoga TWO was at one time the only way to get our names out to a wider audience.  A vital link to promote ourselves and the messages of yoga. 

As an ex ad agency person I know that dealing with deadlines can be challenging to say the least.  But in every issue your sunny personality shone through.

So I wish you well Debbie with the life ahead of you. 

Namaste

BA

08 February 2016

Private Yoga Tuition with Debbie

Thanks Debbie, I'm just glad I'm finally beginning to understand the body, and what's good and bad for it. It's only taken me 34 years! Ha :)

AC

01 February 2016

Yoga for the Profoundly Disabled with Debbie

Many, many thanks for your fantastic service for us.

GD

31 January 2016

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Debbie: thank you for the classes this weekend and for answering my questions about the spine and pelvis. The course is solid, so much thought and knowledge has been put into it. I love how this course journey begins with the feet. Beginnings are very important (Dune).

Everyone: thank you too, the observations and comments created more understanding.

There's a lot to think about. 

RI

20 December 2015

Winter Solstice Workshop with Debbie, Ross & Ryan

I just wanted to say thank you for the brilliant winter solstice yoga class. All the things you said about this time of year rang really true. On the one hand theres the over doing in rushing and cramming to do lists and then on the other hand nature is letting go, is forever present and so chilled out although there are blossoms blooming on the odd tree here and there! What you also said about it being a time of equilibrium was really nice. The sky seems more smoother and etherial right now, its really magical.

RI

28 November 2015

Peter Blackaby Workshop

Thanks Devi for organising such an inspirational weekend. The principles and ideas will keep me going for some time, in both practice and teaching.

GW

27 October 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Fear is something I have had to face a lot of but also listen to it sometimes it is there for a very good reason not all the time but sometimes... Like trusting our own intuition.  Discernment, rationalisation, inquiry, self love, ahimsa, Stira and Sukha, pratchyahara  are the tools that Devi and the foundation course  brought to us I know I am keen to learn more am I ready to dive deep I don't know ??... But using vinyasa Krama approach of baby steps I am happy to bumble along onto the TT course  :) 

CT

21 September 2015

BWY 50th Anniversary Celebrations with Debbie & others

Just wanted to say a big thank-you for hosting yesterday's free BWY 50th birthday celebration and a big thank-you to all of those who led workshops yesterday in beautiful Trafford Hall.  Truly enjoyable day.  Bliss. xx

AD

17 September 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

so glad i shared on saturday - it was huge progress for me and something i've wanted to do all along really; the timing was perfect.I rejected one foundation course just before yours as i just didn't feel a connection with the teacher and as you know that is so important. I felt an immediate connection with you so thank you so much.

JG

I've just sat at my desk with tears rolling down my face at your email.  It has been a hell of a journey and I think ill actually remember it forever!  It's been truly an honour to meet you all and to share what we have, which I can't really explain but I know it's massive and I look forward to the TT (Yoga Teacher Training) course to continue this with some of you, totally wish it was our group carrying on!  All of you have contributed something so special and this course and you lot have massively affected my life in such a positive way.  It's all just come up at the perfect time. Starting to write about my feelings has helped me get to the root of so many things, as you say *** things from years ago that I thought I was over and this was something passed to me by ***** and I will be forever grateful (I think of you as my big yoga sister protector person now :-)  I will also book on the December yoga and look forward to seeing you then but will keep in touch in the meantime also.  Lots of love everyone and speak soon

RW

15 September 2015

Last Weekend of Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie @ Brantwood

Could you forward me a copy of your teacher training course prospectus? I've had a look online but wanted to have a proper weigh up of costs and time. After the FC course and the weekend especially I feel inspired to apply......it has been great, I find the messages and approach you take refreshing and genuinely kind. I want to incorporate more sensitive yoga in my life! 

MC

Thank you so much for this past year. I really enjoyed the Coniston weekend, you made it so special and who knew what would come pouring out of those goddess cards! I had a few realisations and a very intense psychic experience at the lakeside that I’ve shared with my Mum today (she is my teacher of all things curious and unexplainable). I look forward to seeing you soon and hope to keep in touch with a few kindred souls from our course. love to you x

Thank you so much for an amazing experience this past year. I've really enjoyed sharing with you and getting to know you as the unique and special individuals that you all are. There's been a lot of unexpected sharing, discomfort, laughs and tears along the way and I'm so glad I haven't missed a single minute of it. This last weekend in Coniston has been the best. The time we've all spent together has been so special to me that I wanted to let you all know. There have been a few candid moments when I looked around the room at Brantwood and knew that I had met some truly special people.

I had a realisation during this weekend and that was that I've been rather shut off and withdrawn for a very long time and I felt very light and 'awake' this weekend as I drove home. I've been so focused on being a Mum that I've forgotten what *** felt like. Before being a stay at home Mum and Wife I lived on my own for a long time, I had a great job in the city, my own home, paid my own mortgage and was incredibly independent. So I've realised there is a balance needed in my life as I've gone from one extreme to the other. I also realised that there are a few old wounds still lurking in these cells that come up from time to time. I was talking to Debbie about these over breakfast and was a bit shocked to be honest that some of those memories still hurt me very deeply. But I'm learning to live with these scars rather than pushing them away so as not to get upset. Maybe it's better to get upset and have a shout or lose a tear and then move on from it. Maybe eventually those feelings will dwindle naturally instead of overwhelming me when they reappear unexpectedly. Just as physical scars fade so too I guess do emotional ones. 

So, to the class of 2015 and to our most knowledgeable teacher, I say thank you for the therapy, friendship and warmth. Not forgetting the excellent buffets and yoga. I would also like to add my favourite moment of the course and that is the look on all your little faces when I delicately explained where to find your perineum! Enjoy your journey my friends wherever it takes you. It's not the peeling back of the layers that's scary, it's the exposure that leaves us feeling vulnerable. But we are not vulnerable we are free. Have you ever seen a happy baggage handler? No, because they're so knackered carrying everyone else's shit.

KB

I think the weekend brought us all closer together so although it was lovely, the parting is harder in a way! however, I think we have all got alot from the course in our own personal way that might not even be obvious to ourselves yet if that makes sense. i started off the weekend thinking I wouldn't do the teaching course but I kind of feel there's no going back now and I want to do it with devi and the people i have got to know and vice versa. I think the timing is right for me, more or less. But yes, I am sure we will cross yoga paths again....

JG

Great photos, great weekend. Highlight was chanting on jetty!  I am seriously thinking of going on to next course, I do want to keep peeling those pompadoms layers off and thanks to the person who reminded me to keep doing this!

JG

It was a lovely weekend, the location really made it!

MC

I’ve been looking at the Facebook updates with very mixed emotions.  The weekend looked like it was fantastic and after getting to know you all over the last year I know I’ve missed something very special, not just Devi’s great teaching but some very special people.  I knew from first talking to Devi about the course that I wouldn’t be able to make the Coniston weekend because of the New York trip, at times I seriously thought about not going!  

I’m going too miss you all, so if you’ve talked about meeting up in the future DON’T forget me, be it for yoga, films or food.  Those of you going on to the teacher training course I’m sure that will be even better and I wish you all the best, sadly I won’t be joining you as I don’t see myself taking that route.  If you're not doing Devi’s teaching course and wherever your yoga journey takes you the knowledge and experiences we’ve shared over the last months will have prepared you more than any of us would have expected.  I’m now looking forward to getting back to my weekly class and going over the latest notes.  I’m going to repeat myself now but I’ll miss you all.  Please keep in touch.  Love to you all

JC

09 September 2015

Tuesday Therapeutic Yoga

Hi Debbie, I really enjoyed the class, at the end that was the first time I have been able to lie in Savasana with legs extended for about three years. Thank you again, see you next week,

DS

04 September 2015

Dynamic Yoga with Debbie

Some feedback on the dynamic yoga class - love it. Individual, enquiring, accessible and a much less competitive feel to it than some other styles/classes (whether that's their intention or not). Obviously the asanas are familiar but I really like that the emphasis isn't on what should be where and more about listening to your own body. So glad I've found you and your classes! It feels absolutely right - and just what I need at this point in time. Looking forward to learning more, and will get my application in for the teacher training course over the weekend.

SC

30 August 2015

Feel Now Yoga Teacher Training Course

Hi Lovely Hope you both have had an amazing holiday. I'm still in Crete doing the***** yoga holiday and it's made me even more convinced that I would love to learn to teach from you so where/how do I Sign up?!! I keep having your teaching voice override a lot of the teaching here. I can't practice the ***** yoga style with the same respect since experiencing your classes. This is a really rushed email because everyone is waiting to go out for dinner, but I had to email you. Much love

LB

09 August 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Thank all for an amazing day yesterday, as always. Im really going to miss our group when the course ends :-(  the river yesterday was really special and something I think I will remember for the rest of my days.  It was lovely.

RW

I absolutely loved Saturday. We should have got photos by the lake. I'm going to be sad when this course is all over, I feel like going on it again. 

AM

Thanks Devi. It was a such fantastic day and experience by the river yesterday. I can't believe the course is almost over :( it makes me sad. Still, we have coniston to look forward to next month :) Enjoy the rest of your summer too! 

LM

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

I was fearful last time when I was meditating with the stone because just felt this amount of heat being generated and also the unknowing about dharana, dyana and Samadhi  I don’t know what enlightenment means and because I don’t know this bothers me therefore I am worried about practising pranayama or meditation, however in class yesterday I felt wonderfully relaxed and enjoyed the practise.  I’ve come to conclusion is to think less and feel more does it feel good or bad and also If I don’t want to meditate or do pranayama in class, I don’t have to and not force it. Thank you.

CT

26 July 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

I am loving this practice, purely because it's the first time the technique Devi gave for getting into head stand works amazingly and doesn't hurt my head! Thanks Devi! 

LM

28 June 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Thanks Devi, your classes are a joy! so much great stuff from you and everyone else... I must say I really enjoyed yesterday

JG

An amazing day as usual, I am always blown away by your knowledge...

LM

22 June 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

I have just reread your email and it's totally blew my mind away. At the time I did not understand, now, however I can sort of grasp it.   Thank you for helping me to understand.  Just when you thought you could run and hide away in the comfort of yoga you meet a teacher like  Devi :) 

AM

7 June 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Thanks again for such a brilliant and thought provoking day... I am loving learning from you and from our group.  I don't want it to ever end, I am getting attached to this now! ha ha  Crazy to look round at everyone else and see that they are just as bewildered and trying to figure things out too... no ones in control anyway.  I needed to hear that today.  Thanks again and see you soon

RW

19 May 2015

Dynamic Yoga Classes & Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Just wanted to let you know that I have not dropped of the face of the earth.  Life has been a little hectic at present, and I'm just completing the final elements of my teacher training course.  I'm teaching Monday and Wednesday evenings, as well as a seniors class on Tuesday mornings.  I really miss attending class, your teaching is inspiring,  Thank you does express anywhere near my appreciation of your support.  Thank you so very very much.

KS

18 May 2015

Coniston Yoga Weekend with Debbie & Ross

Last night my body was buzzing and restless, while my mind was reflecting or was it tired. Today I'm feeling great and getting on with ease. So much compressed into three sessions, so much progression gained compared to the weekly dip. Can't wait for the next one, with hugs xx

SM

Count me in (for the next weekend) please. I've felt naturally drugged all day today. I slept wonderfully, and couldn't wake up. Once again, a grand weekend. Xx

AC

17 May 2015

Yoga Workshop in Manchester & Coniston Yoga Weekend with Debbie & Ross

Over the past few months my life has undergone a massive change and I thought I had lost everything. A couple of workshops with Feel Now Yoga and not only do I realise the value of my health, which is number one, but I also found out that I can move like a gorilla!

SMc

14 May 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Another great day on Saturday, don't know what I did without coming over to your classes, I am so ready for it you wouldn't believe - it's changing the whole way I think about and do yoga.  Loving it.  Thank you xxx

RW

Tuesday Therapeutic Yoga with Debbie

Thank you for your wonderful classes, your yoga knowledge and practice is such that I feel privileged to be learning yoga from you.

CA

9 May 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Thank you for today. The stuff I'm learning from you, both practically and theoretically, are blowing my mind right now.   Do you already run a teacher training course or is it something you're about to launch? 

KB

21 April 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

I absolutely loved Saturday once again. I always leave on a high with lots to think about.  Thanks again everyone. 

AM

18 April 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Thanks Devi.  Today was brilliant, so much amazing/interesting  stuff to think about, digest and practice! 

LM

Hi Devi, Thanks for today. I'm really enjoying the course and already know I don't want it to end. With each session you lift more of the fog surrounding yoga. Love it! 

KB

28 March 2015

Wednesday Dynamic Yoga with Debbie

I am an osteopath of 20 years who injured his back 32 years ago.
I have been doing yoga a year and was recommended Devi by my partner Allison who had just qualified as a yoga teacher. we travelled from Liverpool and believe me it was worth the journey.
last week in Devi's class I realised that I cannot actually bend forward with a restriction in my left sacro-iliac joint.
the class was very controlled and relaxed and you are always made aware of your body movements.
I have no idea what happened but since that class something major has happened to my body and well being.
I have experienced amazing sensations that as a novice I cannot explain. I cannot recommend Devi enough and as a muscular skeletal specialist this is obviously the only way forward.
from myself and Allison thank you for helping me discover feelings and sensations that I have never experienced before.

MM

22 March 2015

Inversions Workshop with Debbie

Thanks Devi.  Really enjoyed the workshop, those abs will be getting more focus as will upper arm strength. Thanks so much for your guidance.

LG

16 March 2015

Tue Therapeutic Yoga with Debbie

Thankyou for keeping the yoga varied and interesting. See you tomorrowx

TC

9 March 2015

Tue Therapeutic Yoga with Debbie

Thanks, I was so pleased that I was able to do the “on the head” move, last Tuesday, it really gave me confidence.  Thank you so much, see you Tuesday,

CA

7 March 2015

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Thank you. I really enjoyed today after feeling a little nervous. I am so excited to see where this journey takes us.  See you in 3 weeks.

ET

4 March 2015

Wed Dynamic Yoga with Debbie

Today I have felt the best I have in years!!!!!

PH

24 February 2015

Valentine Partner Yoga with Debbie & Ross

Hi Devi, Looking forward to tonight's class. We just wanted to thank you and Ross for such an enjoyable couples yoga session. We both thought it was great and appreciate the thought an preparation you put into it. See you later,

RW&MW

5 February 2015

Yoga Classes with Ross & Debbie

Hi Ross, I really enjoyed it, thank you. Debbie was lovely and I know I can learn a lot from her (as you did). Debbie commented that you have taught me well! I went with backache and returned with none! As a therapist (physiotherapist) I'm so busy looking after everyone else that I neglect myself. Please be assured that you have made a significant difference to my quality of life. So that is a big thank you! I look forward to continuing my yoga journey with you both.

PH

27 January 2015

Tuesday Yoga at Euxton with Debbie

Hi, I had to email to really tell you how much attending your session meant to me today. Your initial reply to me gave me the courage to try. Your calm way gave me more courage to stay in the room when anxiety came in the first 10 minutes.  Once again . Thank You and see you next week. 

FB

Monday Yoga at Clayton Green with Ross

Thanks Ross, your enthusiasm and expert knowledge really shine through in your teaching and its a joy to listen to someone who has that understanding and importance reflect through in the class.

PH

15 January 2015

Tuesday Yoga at Whittle with Debbie

Just wanted to say thanks for last nights yoga.

Hadn't realized how I had been holding myself after accident, probably natural reaction protecting body. But the exercises we did last night so helped, I came out body really buzzing ( even at my age !!!!!!) I cannot explain but just felt alive, muscles calmed down, relaxing. Even had good nights sleep which lately has been awful. So thanks again Debbie you are such a star. 

Sure next week will also continue the good work. Just what I needed.

JP

13 January 2015

Monday Yoga at Darwen Leisure Centre with Debbie

Thanks for a great class last night, it has helped my back and I slept like a baby, gosh I missed my yoga class throughout the xmas holidays - thanks so much you are such an inspiration xxxx

CC

31 December 2014

Free Christmas Yoga with Debbie & Ross

I wanted to say thank you for Monday's class, it did me the world of good and reminded me just how much I've been missing coming to class. 

CE

15 December 2014

Monday Yoga at Darwen Leisure Centre with Debbie

Just wanted to say how much I am enjoying your Yoga class on a Monday night at Darwen Leisure Centre. I am suffering from Depression and your class has helped enormously in teaching me how to relax and unwind which in turn is helping me to overcome some of the symptoms of Depression. 

I also very much appreciate that the class is designed to encourage people to do what is comfortable and is not all about achieving a 'correct position', this enables everyone to do what they can and not feel like a failure.

Thank you very much.

HJ

2 December 2014

Meditation Group with Debbie

Namaste Devi, I just wanted to thank you for sharing on your birthday. It was a wonderful day for me as I really felt a strong connection. Your opening was a really powerful opening for us to share.  The meditation really hit home and I saw what was going wrong with me and amazingly I have turned a corner and life is much more positive.  Your fiery spirit is inspiring and your knowledge seems vast to me, you have used your years well.  See you Tuesday, Love S xx

SM

23 November 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole of the course, especially your personal teachings and being part of a group, sharing ideas and thoughts. Would have loved to do it again.

RN

13 November 2014

Leisure Centre Yoga Class with Debbie

I just wanted to tell you that I have been doing yoga since 1998, and I have never been taught that way before.  I wish I'd been taught like that all the time.  All those warriors and all those shapes I pushed myself into have just made me unstable.

WV (said with tears in her eyes)

10 November 2014

Meditation Group with Debbie

Really looking forwards to tomorrow – such interesting sessions as well as relaxing!  Thank you as always

BL

8 November 2014

Yoga Class with Debbie

Thanks for last two weeks especially, you have a knack of making it feel like you're talking directly to our minds, if that makes sense.  The 'spooky' meditation at the end of Oct led me to have a chat with my lovely brother who I lost 5 years ago, and this week you explained some meanings of 'soma' which was the name of the band he was in,  double spooky.

JH

7 November 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

You're a sweetheart! Thank you. I've been struggling to decide on which teacher training course to apply for, I think practicality is dictating the ...... And I'll continue to come to your classes so that will probably be the overriding influence to my practice..... I 'dunno', it's a bloody minefield out there in the yoga world!! This would all be solved if you ran a teacher training course y'know!!!

LB

Debbie's Home Practice MP3

it worked straight away no problems. I have it on my phone -  was listening to some of it in car on way home last night! also on my work computer, though cant really start a yoga session in my office, but was checking it out when everyone had gone, it was good. the quality is very good so far. will use it at weekend when I get some space & time. have been thinking about a mini Devi session in between Mondays at Darwen for ages, so glad I tried this!!

MN

6 November 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie (2008)

I just wanted to contact you with a big thank you.  I recently successfully passed my ... teaching diploma.  It was a fantastic course.  I wanted to thank you for such an inspiring and informative foundation course which gave me a great 'foundation' knowledge especially for the essays regarding the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita.  I'm loving teaching my classes.

JL

3 November 2014

Pete Blackaby Workshop

Saturday was really great btw - he is fab.  really love the way that yoga seems to be going, more towards natural movement think it brings it closer to meditation than some of the more classic styles.

JT

2 November 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbbie

I just want to thank you again for your guidance, support and love throughout the Foundation Course.  I have learnt so much from you, and your yoga knowledge and experiences are incredible.  I love your teaching style and methods. If I can be just half the teacher you are I will be more than happy! I feel like I have gained a friend, not just the Foundation qualification through this course. THANK YOU!

LW

30 October 2014

Dynamic Yoga Class with Debbie

Last night at the session in one of the last postures something popped in my back, it was amazing!!  I assumed I was just one of those people with a stiff sacrum but now i feel like I could challenge the best snake hips dancer!  Just wanted to let you know.  

Thank you so much!

JW

25 October 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Hi Devi, thank you so much for passing on your knowledge and experience during the foundation course. It has certainly made me see things differently and opened up possibilities for me. Thanks also for the rose, joss stick, candle, chocolate and rose quartz, what a lovely way to end the day. xx

JN

24 October 2014

Meditation Group with Debbie

I am going to sign up for the next course now but I just wanted to say how much I am enjoying the sessions on Tuesday. Many many thanks.

BL

22 October 2014

Swami Krishnapremananda Workshop & Hatha Yoga with Debbie

Thanks for organising a brilliant day on Saturday, and last Thursday yoga class was truly beautiful.  Lots of Love to you. xxx

GW

Yoga Class at Darwen Leisure Centre with Debbie

I totally loved the class it was more than I expected, and I felt really good after as well, I get that it will get easier with time and the more weight I lose the easier it will get, I had an accident in May and slipped my disc and then in July broke my ankle so things are a little weak still, but I am going to keep working on it... So I look forward to seeing you again on Monday.

CC  

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

I feel the need to write to you as I need to share with you my feelings about my yoga journey and how things have unfolded for me during the foundation course. I have absolutely loved the course and I've found your teachings so insightful, soothing, levelling and challenging. When we first met I explained that I had always thought that I'd study to be a counsellor should I ever get a career break and yet when that opportunity arose, it didn't feel right.  I completely embraced the notion of moving away from goals during the course and so i find myself in a small quandary, because I would very much like to become a yoga teacher, and if I say this with the most gentlest intent, does that make it ok?!! 

I'd like to be as open as possible with you, so what I really want to say is that I can't imagine doing anything else, other than making yoga a bigger part of my life. I see how it heals, how it helps people develop, how it nurtures and guides, and all without having to pour out our most vulnerable demons in a therapists chair. I cant think of anything more worthwhile than being able to facilitate that on some level, one day.  I lost a lot of confidence and ability in my body following pregnancy and I still, as you know, struggle at times, although I am rebuilding my strength and stamina slowly, with an increasing flexibility but my understanding and awareness is growing in ways I never thought possible and for the first time, i feel truly reconciled with some tragic events from my past. I thank your teaching for guiding me with that.  Would you consider me suitable to go on to teacher training? I hope we get to chat on Saturday about this.

LB

16 October 2014

Yoga Class at Waves with Debbie

Thanks Yoga yesterday was great. I've never done Yoga before so I'm not very flexible or steady. I chose Yoga because I struggle to unwind from work and would like to be more flexible and erm put my feet on my thighs haha I've always wanted to do that but they aren't for getting up there. Anyways thanks for your patience see you next week.

AI

5 October 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Thanks for a wonderful day yesterday and for your kindness. It did me a world of good as always :-)

BQ

17 September 2014

Everything!

Yes, as I said last night I have managed to book on all of the events on your website:)

Thanks for a lovely class last night. See you next week.

SF

13 September 2014

BWY NW Mini Congress with Debbie

Dear Devi,

It was wonderful to meet you today I really enjoyed learning from you and finding that goldilocks moment ;) Thank you.  It's was really lovely to have lunch with you also, thanks for listening and sharing.  Had a quick look at the website nice :)  I look forward to us meeting again soon.  Have a lovely week-end. Keep smiling

TK

28 July 2014

Private Yoga Tuition with Debbie

Thank you so much for your insights, it was exactly what I needed.

I have been practicing the postures that we went through a little bit each day.  I am finding it a very fun exploration process and am feeling the benefit already- reaching a new level of inner peace.

I really enjoyed the class, I think it did help consolidate what we had talked about. So if it's OK I would like to continue to attend? 

I had a look at Godfrey Devereux's website, he has written some really interesting articles. I feel like I have found a missing piece in a  jigsaw so am very excited about further exploring this!

GS

7 July 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Did this course meet your expectations: Yes

Comments: This was an absolutely brilliant course. Devi is amazingly knowledgeable on all aspects of yoga, and has a really good manner of communication and delivery. I would (and in fact have) recommended Devi's courses to anyone looking to take a Foundation Course. 

Progression to Foundation Course 2: No 

Are you considering going to qualify as a BWY teacher now or sometime in future: Yes

What could have been done to make the course more effective for you: I honestly don't think anything could. Every day was full of challenging practice and interesting information. 

What did you like most about the course: Devi's broad and deep knowledge, particularly of the yoga philosophy. 

Feedback submitted on the BWY website

25 June 2014

Therapeutic Yoga Class with Debbie

I just want to say thank you for all you have done for me. I was feeling very low last October when I joined the class. I had a shoulder arthroscopy on my right shoulder in June 2011 and the same on my left shoulder in October 2011, and I really struggled to improve the strength in them. I know that they are still not perfect but I can really feel the difference in them since I joined the class. I so enjoy the Tuesday night yoga. So thank you once again. 

AF

21 June 2014

Summer Solstice Celebration with Debbie, Ross Dixon, Anne Nicholson & Ryan Dixon

Thank you Yoga Devi and Ross for organising such a beautiful evening and all the Strength Courage and Wisdom shared with love <3 Namaste xx

JG

I really enjoyed the solstice gathering, I was buzzing for days afterwards.

AR

5 June 2014

New Yoga Classes with Ross at Witton Park Arena

Ross's classes were really enjoyable. He's a natural! Devi. This is not intended as a compliment, more an expression of our true feelings. ;) xx

DJ&A J

1 June 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Thanks for... another very interesting and well taught day :-) I enjoyed the meditation immensely and I actually had a bit of strange experience... As soon as we started I had a very strong image of yellow, followed by the colour green. Then I experienced swirling and such an intense feeling of peace. I could have sat there all day and I actually found it quite hard to come out of it. This calmness has clung to me all day and I feel really quite different - long may it last! 

BQ

30 May 2014

Hatha Yoga Class with Debbie

Thank you Yoga Devi for a lovely Yoga class this morning at Cat&Cow Studio. I feel so wonderful after such a mindful connected class. I just want to smile at everything I see around me.

JD

30 April 2014

Yoga For Footballers at Blackburn Rovers with Debbie

Thanks for all your help over the season. We like to place a large emphasis on prehabilitation at the club and yoga has become an essential part of the package. I know the lads really feel the benefits of the sessions and this will be something that will be emphasised at the end of season meeting.

D Fevre (Head Physio)

Therapeutic Yoga Class with Debbie

I walked out of last night's class feeling lighter and smiley, thank you!

CE

15 April 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

I just wanted to drop you an email to say thanks so much for such an interesting and informative day on Saturday. I enjoyed it immensely and learnt so much, not just about yoga but also about myself. I really feel that I'm on the right path, which is a good feeling after all these years of wandering!

BQ

7 April 2014

Deep Foundations Course with Debbie

An amazing experience that's hard to begin to describe. Life changing, difficult, joyful, beautiful. Grateful to have the opportunity to share it with people with whom my path may never have crossed otherwise, and an honour to be under the tutelage of such a wonderful guide in Debbie.

LM

1 April 2014

Yoga Weekend in Coniston with Debbie & Ross

Thanks for a lovely weekend Devi,  I enjoyed practising with you again.

CH

Thanks again for a wonderful day on Saturday - I hope the retreat and the weather were just as good for you all on Sunday :-) I came home feeling relaxed and calm and the feeling continues today.
 
You did a chant by the lake before we all threw our pebbles in and I wondered if you could please translate it? I woke up at 3am this morning and I just couldn't shake it out of my head! I would love to use it in my personal practice.
 
Thanks Devi, 

BQ

It was lovely seeing you today - I really enjoyed the afternoon and the lift back with J.

Thank you for your super teaching.

JR

1 April 2014

Dynamic Yoga Class with Debbie

I actually love you! My shoulder is soooo much better, I slept and everything! xxxxxxxx

RS

20 March 2014

Yoga Class with Debbie

I always leave your class feeling so quiet I don't want to start talking to you, but then I get home feeling as if I owe you at least a big thank you for your brilliant patient and informative sessions.   During the class I want to ask so many questions, but you seem to pre-empt them by answering without the need for me to ask!  If you know what I mean....

Anyway, just thanks - I think you're ace!  

JH

27 February 2014

Yoga Class with Debbie

In the Svetasvatara Upanishad there is a paragraph that says "The first fruits of the practice of yoga are, health, little waste matter, clear complexion and lightness of body, a pleasant scent and a sweet voice and an absence of greedy desires."  This to me describes you.

GW

26 February 2014

Therapeutic Yoga Class with Debbie

Couldn't manage without your brilliant class now! Completely hooked!

CK

25 February 2014

Hatha Yoga Class with Debbie

(My daughter) loved the yoga and wants me to sign her up for the next course!  She said she felt great afterwards and thinks it will help her relax and stay centred as she prepares for her GCSE's which are coming up soon...  I will book T and myself on to the next course starting on 6th March via the website.  See you on Thursday

KR

7 February 2014

Yoga Classes with Debbie

Dear Devi,

I just wanted to say thank you for your tuition over the past year at Darwen Leisure Centre. I moved house just before Christmas and quite suddenly too, so I didn't get to thank you in person. You have made a great difference to my strength, posture, flexibility and attitude. Of course, you know this already but I just wanted to let you know that I noticed and appreciate it. I am worried about finding a new teacher because you've set a high standard and I couldn't imagine being taught yoga by someone without a science degree. Please keep me on your mailing list as I would like to make it to one of your events. 

Best wishes and peace be with you,

CS 

6 January 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

"I totally loved your course. I am so glad i did it. It improved my yoga and further increased my motivation and love for yoga xx"

FD

5 January 2014

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

"Yeah was a brilliant course - really glad I did it. Will always remember it. Would recommend it to anyone with an interest in yoga. The course and your teaching gave me some much needed guidance in cultivating a regular self practice."

RD

"I took this course with Devi a couple of years ago, its an excellent course for anyone wanting to develop their own personal practice and to further your understanding of yoga . Devi is an excellent teacher and extremely knowledgeable in both the practice and theory of yoga."

AMB

8th December 2013

Christmas Chill Out: Exploring Aparigraha with Debbie

"I came in feeling all 'poor me' and I'm going home feeling 'strong me'."

SH

Deep Yoga Foundation Course with Debbie

Yesterday was the last day of the Yoga Foundation course run by Devi. If any one is ever thinking about this course, you should definitely try to get on Debbie's, no matter where you are. So many people teaching yoga are doing it just to make a living, with no appreciation of what yoga REALLY is. Devi, on the other hand is living and breathing it, and being taught by her is a real privilege. Thanks debs.

PL

21 June 2013

Yoga at Fulwood Leisure Centre with Debbie

That's the most relaxed I've ever been in my life.  I feel like I've just had a good night's sleep.

FLC

19 April 2013

Experience India Retreat with Debbie & Ross

just wanted to say thank you again for organising retreat so well, it was honestly such an amazing experience. And wanted to tell you... (Funny actually) how when i came back i just cried so much, cleansing and letting all the emotions out like my mum did, except back home. It was such a strange thing but i feel really good. And just thank you for inspiring me! Hope you are well, enjoy your weekend and take care xx

AF 

07 August 2012

Debbie's Yoga Classes

I love your yoga classes. Most classes are like putting your make-up on without taking last night's make-up off. Your class is like cleansing, toning & moisturising & then putting your make-up on. It makes you shine more!

UK