Some sharings from our clients at Yoga & Healing. Enjoy reading their testimonials and appreciation of working with us …
Katerina E.
I value the professionalism and skill that Alex brings to the therapeutic setting across the modalities she offers. I have sought support over many years from a wide variety of complementary modalities from different practitioners. Alex’ support is holistic and second to none in its effectiveness and precision. The professionalism, care and integrity I encountered with Alex are unmatched elsewhere in the market.
Eric Bugeja, GHD
Thanks for a great Corporate Meditation program, it has provided me with a different perspective on meditation and how to informally incorporate meditation into my everyday life. Donna and Alex presented the sessions well and were able to provide an interactive and practical experience.
Melanie, Health Information Manager
Alex’s classes are always a joy to attend. Held in the lunch hour in the workplace they definitely ‘add value’ to the overall well-being of participants. For those of us sitting at desks most of the day – we all know we are supposed to do our regular stretches but this does not always happen as it should…. The yoga class at work has many benefits: we come together, we relax, we stretch, we are strengthened and we are revitalized.
Anita
I have been Alexandra’s client for the last 10 months. In that time, I have undergone a massive transformation in the negative patterns and behaviours that were the norm for me. Alexandra is beautifully connected to the inner promptings of her soul, as well as being fully versed in a variety of healing modalities, to deliver powerful sessions that offered true, wholistic healing for me. Alexandra’s uncompromising purity, wisdom and generosity are the basis on which discussions and body work took place. I am without a doubt a healthier, more self-loving and more self-empowered version of myself because of this incredible woman. HIGHLY recommended!
Alexis, Yoga teacher and disability worker
I have been seeing Alexandra for a couple of years now. In that time I have received regular esoteric healing and connective tissue therapy sessions. Alexandra has a divine touch and an incredibly incredible intuitive ability to sense what is needed. Alexandra ‘s clarity is astounding and although at times her ability to feel exactly what is going on has been difficult for me, I know that it has been pivotal in my growth. Through her constant dedication to unearthing what is true I am learning to do the same in my life. I am indebted to Alex for continually empowering others by sharing all that she knows.
Marian Rudeforth
Thank you Donna and Alex, the introduction in your newsletters seems to be becoming a life-changing healing for me …
In your newsletter “the gift of Appreciation”, the self-appreciation buddy texting has transformed my inner dialogue and feeling about myself, as I have introduced that regular activity into my life …
And in new year newsletter “New Beginning” , in your sentence “we wish you to make endless self-loving and loving choices for this new year cycle”, the words “endless self-loving and loving choices” has struck a chord, in that I realise that the belief of only being able to take / or being allowed a certain amount of love, is obstructing me from making, feeling and being self loving in every moment and every breath endlessly!
Deepest thanks and appreciation to you all once again.
C.M, Producer
I was introduced to Esoteric Connective Tissue Therapy by Alexandra Plane over 2 years ago. This subtle technique has been incredibly supportive, but even more so, following a heavy fall which fractured my sacrum. The accident not only damaged the bone, but caused extensive soft tissue damage. After a series of regular treatments, the associated pain magically vanished. This modality is completely non invasive and the movements so gentle that I usually fall into a deep sleep, but when I’m awake again, the effects are truly profound.
Lu
There are rare moments in life when you come across someone who you feel has an innate wisdom and a perception that is beyond ordinary. Meeting Alex one-on-one for the first time was such an encounter for me, and I continue to be in awe of the clarity with which she can discern truths about living and about my self that always surprises and delights me. She has a compassion and empathy that have moved me to tears at times, and I very much value the fact that she never pretends to ‘heal’ others from some god-given gift only she possesses. Instead, she provides a physical as well as an emotional space in which we are better placed to find our way back ourselves to our own essence and to what our own body is telling us, so that individual reconnection becomes an ongoing personal journey of self-discovery. Every moment spent with Alex is rich and rewarding, and I am deeply grateful for all she has shared and continues to share with me.
Elizabeth V.E
Imagine this: a busy week behind you and another one ahead. Our lives are filled with being busy. Then for an hour and a bit, you enter a calm and tranquil space where you can be with yourself, away from the noise of life. With the soft chatter of birds and little kids in the park outside, the soothing voice of Alexandra will guide you into a place of quiet reflection and gentle movement, and you will come away feeling restored, refreshed and serene. After a while, that serenity begins to filter into the rest of your life, and you find you can approach it with greater calmness. My Tuesdays are special. Gentle yoga means a more gentle and tranquil you.
A.C. Registered Nurse
Alexandra Plane is a superb yoga instructor that has helped to take away my joint pain without any strain and in such a relaxing way. Feel the benefit of the experience. There is nothing to lose and so much to gain.
Jacqui, GHD
Alexandra was a fantastic teacher and passed on some simple but very effective meditation techniques that had an immediate benefit for me at work to improve my focus and reduce stress, it also led to improved quality of sleep. It is amazing that such simple practices can lead to noticeable change. Thank you Alexandra for your support and knowledge.
Tonya Ferrao, physiotherapist
Alexandra’s meditation sessions and treatments have been invaluable. My exhausting self-judgmental existence soon became easier, smoother and more trusting. I felt supported and understood in a comforting environment. Alexandra has helped me discover a few simple tools that support me to nourish, understand and trust myself. Life is easier, freer and more open now, in both good and turbulent times.
Nadia K.
An incredible modality. I am someone who suffers with chronic inflammation due to a condition that effects my spine and nervous system. This can create quite a bit of tension, emotionally and physically because of the uncomfortableness and pain i can often get. Esoteric connective tissue therapy sessions with Alex supported my body to surrender, eased any pain i was experiencing, and noticeable reduced the inflammation. The distinction between how i felt at the beginning and how i felt at the end was very clear. My body felt alive and i felt like me again.
Alexis
Alexandra is a practitioner of exceptionally high energetic integrity. Alexandra ‘s commitment and dedication to constantly provide the highest energetic quality is felt in everything that she does. Alex is a woman who displays incredible clarity and is able to support others with her loving intention to support them in their healing. I, myself, have received the most incredible support from Alex, support that has enabled me to make great changes in my life.
AC
I had a series of Chakra-puncture sessions with Alex to support with sleeplessness, fatigue and anxiety I was experiencing at the time. I found the sessions incredibly supportive, not only on a physical level to support with calming my nervous system down and rebuilding my energy levels, but I also found the advice she gave incredible helpful in getting me to look at the choices that I had been making and how they were impacting me. With her loving guidance, I was able to come back to me and my body and feel so much better for it.
Cameron
Alexandra’s unique combination of skills along with her genuine caring nature makes a massage with her a truly restorative experience. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone.
Marcela
Hi Alexandra – My daughter really enjoyed her session with you. She describes how she feels as if she has been “reset, like if I had gone down to the bottom of the staircase and I could go straight back up again”. Thank you! —
Hi Alexandra, I just wanted to let you know that E. finished her last HSC exam today. Although she felt she was “ok” to not have another appointment in the last couple of weeks as a 17 year old would say, she benefited greatly from the two sessions with you, she told me. It also has given her awareness of your practice, and crucially a greater awareness of her own body and internal tension.
Her responses to her exams, since your sessions, greatly contrasted to the tension during her trials. Thanks again, no doubt we’ll return at some point.
Sophie, Marketing
I have been attending Yoga & Healing yoga classes with Alex for over a year now at St Scolasticas (Glebe). It is a wonderful class that truly helps me to unwind, relax, connect with my body and live life day to day in a more connected and happy way.
The grounds of St Scolasticas are beautiful – very green and many classes are often to the natural soundtrack of bird song.
Alex is a fantastic teacher who is not only very competent as a teacher, she seems to have the knack of giving each class exactly what we need that particular week for our benefit. Her gentle manner is an inspiration and her friendliness sees new people welcomed like old friends into this comfortable environment of yoga practice.
I can not recommend Alex’s classes more highly, they are a truly grounding practice that enrich my body, mind and life!
P (Anonymous)
I am 32 and suffer from chronic pain. My chronic pain greatly affects what exercise or even regular daily activity I can do. With the superficial awareness, one tends to hold on and try to lock or shut down parts of the body, unconsciously, and that does not help – it may actually make the pain worse. It has been amazing to experience with Alex a practice based on very gentle breath and movements as it helps me to feel myself and move in a way that does not increase the pain but rather most often reduces it. Gentle exercise has shown me the value of being connected to my body and how I can choose a quality of gentleness that supports me. I can feel various muscles work and stretch out and more space in my body and that feels great. I am able to move the joints around areas where the pain is mostly concentrated, very gently in a way that not only does not add pain but rather releases it. I may never be free of pain. But with the help of such sessions, I am more accepting of my pain and I have more freedom to be with unfavorable circumstances on a day to day basis. I have learned that “bracing myself and just getting on with life” is not going to make things better in a long run. However, being respectful of my body and connecting to what is going on at a deep level may shift my problems at their roots, and hence it can bring healing to my body.
Jane
I have been attending Alex’s yoga class every week for over a year. I wanted to restart yoga after being involved in my 20s (many years ago) mainly because of a problem with my left shoulder, upper back and neck … and of course stress. I had been having repeated treatments with a couple of extremely experienced therapists but was stuck with a shoulder that gave a lot of pain intermittently and a lesser pain constantly. That coupled with stress and computer work made me feel unwell which is something I have been rarely used to. After just a few weeks of Alex’s yoga, encouragement, attitude and general “wholesome/wellness” help, my shoulder gave way. I could not raise my left arm above my waist frontwards, sidewards or backwards. I now have complete range of movement and along with this, I have lessened stress by using yoga continuously at my desk and even when driving to continue the benefits. Alex is obviously a committed teacher of yoga but has very special qualities and is particularly good at listening and then interpreting this into our classes. If I miss a yoga class I do not like it and have taken leave previously except for the yoga day! I am on leave overseas at present and cannot wait to get back to my yoga classes. I wish I had been able to take this class before my issues began but am very glad that I took advantage as soon as I could. Whoever has Alex has a yoga teacher is very lucky indeed.
Urvanshi, Administration Officer
I recently took advantage of the availability of yoga classes at work and have to say that a 45 minute class does wonders for me. I suffer from regular stiff neck and shoulders and yoga has helped with feeling more ‘loose’ and being able to get a decent night sleep! This in part is greatly benefited by the fact that Alexandra is obviously a very skilled yoga instructor who knows “her stuff” and is able to tailor to the class participants particular needs. I really look forward to our “yoga time” with her.
Anonymous
I met Alex probably about three years ago. At the beginning I thought “Oh what a beautiful French lady!”. Then I realised that her beauty comes from inside. In her Yoga classes, I enjoyed very much the gentleness of her voice and the peacefulness she radiated. I then decided to book an esoteric healing session with her.
I started the journey of discovering myself. I discovered that my unhappiness was deeply rooted in my way of thinking. At first Alex helped me to feel more and think less. I then realised how disconnected I was from myself and my wife. I was able to feel my sadness, and I then realized that when I connected with this feeling I did not need to feel angry anymore. I learnt to stay with myself.
I have discovered that the source of unhappiness is when I lose this connection (with me). But I have to admit that connecting is not always too easy for me. Busy live, noisy mind, desire… I am still looking outside, even when Alex supportively keeps reminding me to look inside. Sometimes I lose myself in mental constructions, and then I crash. Gradually with Alex’s help, I have been able to bring more honesty and responsibility in all aspects of my life.
Yogi Brahmasamhara (Brahm), Zen Meditation Master
I have had the deep pleasure of knowing Yoga Teacher, Alexandra (Alex) for a number of years, both professionally and personally. In her capacity as a teacher of yoga, I am aware that she is one of the mostly highly and authentically trained teachers in the land. We have had the privilege of her being a guest teacher of yoga on many occasions to large groups of meditation students who attend our Silent Sunday retreats at The Meditation Sanctuary in Sydney. Invariably, the many comments made to me later have been that their ‘yoga experiences’ with Alex were ‘expert, gentle and joyful’. They are the very words I would use to describe Alex personally – expert, gentle and joyful. She is a rare gift to the art of yoga and those lucky enough to be taught by her can regard themselves as privileged indeed.