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Prenatal Yoga and Massage Client Testimonials
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"Stefani is a beautiful and talented woman who has helped shape my second pregnancy in a very positive way. During my first pregnancy, I suffered from a lot of lower back pain. I tried massage therapy from three different practitioners, and each time my discomfort was extremely aggravated. So when I first went to see Stefani as a pregnant woman, I was hesitant and a little nervous. I shared my concerns with her, and I felt heard. She took time to discuss with me treatment options, as well as to explain the science behind what was likely causing my pain after a thorough assessment. I was so pleasantly surprised that after the first treatment, I walked away pain free. She even gave me tools and exercises I could do at home to help with my pregnancy. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for her genuine care and support." - Karen Sew RPN, Pregnancy Massage Client, Calgary, AB

"I am so grateful to have experienced Stef’s prenatal yoga classes and nutritional lessons for both my pregnancies. Stef exudes calmness, self-assurance and optimism that is contagious, and every session left me feeling positive and re-energized. Prenatal yoga gave me strength, confidence and a sense of well-being. I utilized the techniques taught in Stef’s lessons - from breathing, visualizing and using the poses, to help with my pregnancy and labours. Stef offered an experience that was so effective, guiding and loving, I truly enjoyed my pregnancy experience. I continue the nutritional advice given during the classes and love the green smoothies Stef introduced me to! I felt prepared - body, mind and soul - for both my natural labours and I have so much gratitude for everything I gained from Stef." - Erin Downton

"I am truly fortunate to have been able to attend prenatal yoga classes with Stefani for two of my pregnancies. I am forever grateful for the enlightening experiences which affected my labours and deliveries in such a positive way. Her classes are extremely beneficial for preparing both mind and body for the birthing experience. 
Her knowledge and understanding of the intricate connections our state of mind and muscles have during labour and delivery enabled me to focus on keeping a positive inner dialogue and on which muscles to contract at certain times, and which ones to relax at others. All her teachings have had such a lasting effect that I will carry them with me during the labour and delivery of my third child.” - Nicole Goldhawk

"At 15 weeks I started Prenatal Yoga with Stefani, and it immediately helped to relax me. It was such a great place to bond with women who were goingthrough the same struggles, to take a deep breath and actually enjoy theamazing thing your body was doing! As my pregnancy progressed yoga helped to alleviate so many pains, both physical and emotional. Stefani asked us all at the beginning of each class if there was anything in particular we needed to work on, and would always structure the class around our challenges for that week. Regardless of whether it was a sore back or anxiety over impending labour, I always left that class feeling as though a weight had been lifted. Stefani has an incredible energy, somehow just being around her I felt relaxed, and empowered." - Jen Zantingh

  • Home
  • Yoga and Massage
    • Women's Yoga & Retreats
    • Mandorla Massage Therapy™
    • Prenatal Yoga and Pregnancy Massage
    • Eat Breathe Thrive
  • Train with us
    • Why Mandorla? >
      • About MYI
      • About Stefani
      • Our Mantra
      • Our Teachers
      • Testimonials >
        • Yoga Teacher Training Testimonials
        • Prenatal Yoga and Pregnancy Massage Client Testimonials
        • Yoga Therapy Testimonials
    • School Application Form
    • Training Calendar
    • ONLINE Training >
      • The Art of Holding Space
      • The Art of Sequencing, Level One
      • Functional Anatomy and Adaptive Yoga
      • Meridian Yoga Training
    • Yoga Teacher Training (RYT200)
    • Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (RYT500)
    • Yoga Therapy & Transformative Coaching (RYT1,000)
    • Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner Training (200HR)
    • Workshops & Retreats
  • Store/ Contact/ Booking
    • Book Now
    • Online Store
    • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Book Store
    • Student Orientation
    • Student Resources >
      • Teaching Tools
      • Sanskrit Pronunciation
      • Sun Salutations
      • Core and Backbends
      • Arm Balances and Inversions
      • Earth Asana
      • Articles for Thai Students
      • Thai Sen Lines
      • TYM for Vata
      • TYM for Pitta
      • TYM for Kapha
      • Mentoring Sessions
    • ONLINE Course Access >
      • The Art of Holding Space Course Access
      • The Art of Sequencing 1 Course Access
      • Functional Anatomy and Adaptive Yoga Course Access
      • The Art of Sequencing 2 Course Access
      • Foundations of Yoga Therapy 1 Course Access
      • Foundations of Yoga Therapy 2 Course Access
      • Meridian Yoga Course Access
      • Love Your Labour Course Access
    • CEC Submission
    • Find a Class