~ Mike Milligan, Worcester

~ Sharon Carpenter
Ludlow, MA

"Ahhhhhhh . . . It really is amazing the way I feel 'before' and 'after' class. I can be tired, stiff, tense, down, whatever before class; but after: now that's an entirely different me! I feel taller, looser, calmly energized, actually fluid. I'm at ease physically and mentally.

The more I attend classes, the more this wonderful state of being carries over into each day. You all are warm,
welcoming, and encouraging. I'm so glad I heard about The Centered Place. You've helped me begin to find the things that tend to get buried in all the busyness — peace, calm, my centered self. Many thanks."

~ Susan Kinnin, 6th Grade Teacher in Wales, MA

"A delightful experience while getting to know body and mind and how to use both in the daily walk of life ... Yoga comes into play every day of my life! … Yoga has helped during this time of my life on a daily basis. It helps me find a quiet place within to go to …"

~ Nancy Thibeault, Baldwinville, MA

"Yoga gives me a relaxation break in the middle of my busy week."

~ Tony Fernandes, Attorney, West Brookfield, MA

"In a hectic household with two kids under the age of 3, yoga is my escape. I love the Centered Place, I love going to relax and take my mind off of everything going on in my world. The Centered Place is by far the best place for yoga around this area. The instructors are fabulous and they are very helpful. I went to yoga through my two pregnancies and all the moves were catered to my body and to all the changes it was going through."

~ Jessica Swistak, West Brookfield, MA

"Yoga at the Centered Place has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am calmer all the time, free of back pain and headaches, and able to be active for long periods of time despite some arthritis in my hands, spine, and hips. My life changed for the better when I began
practicing regularly at the Centered Place."

~ Lynn Caulfield Lak, Special Education Teacher, Ware, MA

“I continued with yoga classes through my pregnancy with Jack. They kept me relaxed and rested.”

~ Jennifer Young, Mother and Librarian, Monson MA

“My yoga practice was immensely helpful during labor (especially the breathing) and delivery.”

~ Jennifer W., Oakham, MA

“Coming to The Centered Place and practicing under your guidance has been a wonderful blessing in my life. Many, many thanks!”

~ Jean Comerford, Artist, Hardwick, MA

“…I appreciate and enjoy all that you do to make the classes so beneficial on so many levels spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically… Thank you for all that you do.”

~ Sara Small, Massage Therapist, Hardwick, MA

“… Thank you for your kindness and thoughtful generosity. My family and I enjoy your services and enjoy all that you have done to make our lives fuller.”

~ Shannon

"I was longing for a sacred journey and Svaroopa Yoga provided me the opportunity to go as far and as deep as I wished, inside and outside, offering me gentle guidance along the way. The Centered Place is my roots and will always hold a special place in my heart....Thank You Nancy and Phil. I have been blessed. Namaste"

~ Shanoah Whitman, Naturopathic Medical Student,
University of Bridgeport, CT

“I have been doing yoga at the Centered pace for eleven years and love it. I studied other forms
of yoga before this and although I benefited from them, I find Svaroopa Yoga the most enjoyable and beneficial. You become very flexible without needing to do those extreme ‘pretzel’ poses. I’m an artist and a poet and find that yoga really helps with my work – it quiets the mind and allows the creative ideas to flow.
“The benefits of going to these classes are - the expert instruction, the adjustments by the teacher and the energy of the group – I always arrive home feeling calmer, lighter, and more able to cope with whatever is going on in my world…Everyone should do yoga.”

~ Joan Erickson, Artist and Poet, West Brookfield, MA

“Thank you! As a result of attending your yoga classes, I have more energy, less stress, and better health. A feeling of well being and relaxation adds so much to every day.”

~ Patricia A. Burnham, Warren, MA

“The Centered Place has been a great support for me and my family. For 18 years, you have reliably helped me keep body, mind and spirit integrated. Your influence has benefited my practice and teaching of bodywork as well.

The Centered Place has always been a lovely, inspiring, comfortable, clean, and well organized environment for the
practice of yoga. I have always felt safe referring clients, students, and friends to The Centered Place.”

~ Wendy S. Bolognesi, L.M.T., Asian Massage Techniques
Department Head, Bancroft School of Massage Therapy

" From yoga I developed an ability to let the little things go. Driving in heavy traffic no longer raises my blood pressure. I find I stand taller and feel better when I do. The
meditation practices have helped me to remain focused and calmer. I am much more flexible than many of my friends of the same age who have not taken yoga. At your
place there is also an incredible feeling of oneness with fellow students and instructors…"

~ Marty Sellers, Bookkeeper

“Ellan [Catacchio, The Centered Place yoga instructor] volunteered to be my birthing coach … Ellan and I had attended the hospital’s childbirth class the weekend before the children were born, paying close attention to the recommended breathing techniques and labor exercises. Yet, when the big day arrived, we both more naturally gravitated toward our Svaroopa training and experience to support us through each of our roles.
Throughout … the relatively easy labor, birth and recovery processes, my mantra was ‘It’s the yoga!’ My practice supported me in becoming pregnant, enjoying a wonderfully easy pregnancy and delivering two beautiful, healthy babies — although a few weeks early, both of sufficient weight that we all went home within 48 hours. I recommend this practice to both moms-to-be and their coaches. I can’t say it often enough when people hear my story…‘It’s the yoga!’ ”

~ Atheana Meadows