What prompted you to start yoga and meditation with Shanti?
An inner calling and then a pamphlet in the letter box inviting me to join Awakenings Yoga Studio prompted me to give Shanti a call to enquire about her yoga classes. I had been thinking about joining up with a Yoga school for a couple of months and so it felt perfectly and divinely timed to receive the pamphlet when I did.
Originally I had enquired about the yoga classes, however they were full at that point so I secured my position in a latter class and joined mediation in the meantime.
What makes you keep coming back to Awakenings Yoga Studio?
I was incredibly surprised by the serene and magical atmosphere which has not siezed to be a part of every class to this day. Its part of what makes going to Shanti’s classes so special for me as I feel like I can dip into another world where I can be at peace and feel safe to express whats on my heart.
What benefits have you received since practicing yoga and meditation with Shanti?
Since starting my awakening with Shanti, I have become much more confident and secure within myself. I value very much the space that Shanti holds for our personal and spiritual growth.
Shanti is open to sharing her own acquired wisdom but is also very open to hearing and listening to other peoples experiences. You can tell that she cares about the wellbeing of her students and is very in-tune with their presence in her classes.
With Shanti’s classes, I have come to feel more in-tune with my body. I think this was through learning to use my breath whilst performing certain movements that Shanti explained the benefit and purpose of.
In other Yoga classes I felt albeit overwhelmed with having to keep up with all that I had no understanding of. In this class it was not only informative and educational but I felt deeply relaxed and increased mobility afterwards.
I also attended Shanti’s meditation course and felt the power of mediating in a group and being guided by the soulful voice of Shanti.
Shanti’s course has taught me a method of entering mediation, utilising my breath and maintaining peace and concentration throughout. This teaching I have taken into every mediation since.
Now I don’t feel like I have to meditate just at home; perfect opportunities arise to go within either at school or whilst I minute at work. The method taught by Shanti allows me to relax my mind and body enough to maximise my mediation in a given amount of time. I also feel like I am able to go deeper into a mediative state than before.
3 words I would use to describe Shanti’s teaching style;
Shanti is an Authentic, Clear Channel.
3 words to describe my feelings after yoga;
I feel Relaxed, full of vitality and flexible.
3 words to describe my feelings after mediation;
I am smiling, feel content and peaceful.
Please describe Awakenings yoga studio.
Awakenings is in a modern home totally dedicated to a yoga studio. It is spacious and comfortable. Your eye is drawn to crystals or art pieces all of which have significant meaning.
Shanti also selects a display of candles and crystals for each class.
Dark organic chocolate awaits us as we walk through the door, candle lit green tea and love bestowed filtered water.
Oracle cards to provide a personal message to reflect what we have happening in our lives.
Two beautiful dogs; Honey and Leonard, who oversee the whole class from beginning to end.
I would recommend Shanti and her classes to anyone who may be experiencing events in their life that are asking them to go within for clarity and answers.
Shanti has empowered me to believe in myself and the messages I receive from spirit. I feel more connected to nature and have more understanding and patience for other people in my life.
I am pleased to have a booking with Shanti for reiki and astrology in the near future. From my own perspective and the testimonies of other people in her classes, I believe that Shanti has a real gift to be able to help others overcome adversities in their lives.
Thankyou Shanti.