ROBERT GLAXTON, MELBOURNE 08.Corporate class
We first engaged the services of YARRA VALLEY YOGA approximately 8 months ago, as a means of providing our staff with a safe and healthy means of improving their fitness and well-being.

Because we work in a sedentary office environment I thought a program of exercise based around Pilates and Yoga would provide a means of increasing everyone’s core strength, breathing, posture, flexibility and general well-being.

Although we only commenced the program with a 1-week trial, I’m a little suprised to say it has been so successful we are still going with our weekly classes 8 months later.

Libby Mitchell, the principal of YARRA VALLEY YOGA has developed a program of exercises and postures, specifically suitable for each of our staff members.

Her years of expertise combined with her care and compassion means that the class is very well received by all participants, and as a business owner, I feel very confident that my staff are in the very best hands.

Personally, I also attend the program and I couldn’t speak of it more highly. My core strength has improved beyond what I thought was possible and my sense of well-being is at an all-time high.

If you are considering organising a fitness, Pilates or Yoga program for yourself or your staff then I’d definitely speak to Libby at YARRA VALLEY YOGA. I couldn't recommend YARRA VALLEY YOGA more highly.

ANGELIQUE FLEMMING, HEALESVILLE ' 07
Libby's powerful combination of Pilates and Yoga has provided relief from long term back pain. After trying many kinds of therapies, I've fianlly found something that works.
If it only eliminated pain that would be enough, but it does much more than that. Physically, it builds amazing muscles exactly where you need them, to stand up straight and live your life. Pilates gives strength and form to your posture. The world is a different place when you can stand strongly and without pain.
The result of Pilates and Yoga is empowering, rather than dependancy making, as having treatments can make you feel.
The journey for me, is one of self exploration, discovery and developement. Not only has it enhanced my strength, flexibility and fitness, but it has helped to intergrate my mind with my body, taking my knowledge to a new level, propmting harmony and balance within my self, through working with grace and integrity.
Finally , a better understanding of the gift that we all possess - our own bodies. A remarkable, highly intelligent organism tht is quite often unfortunately mistreated and taken for granted.....Thank you Libby.

ANNE STAPLES, HEALESVILLE.' 07
As a pupil of Libby's for 7 years at Yarra Valley Yoga I have found her teaching to be outstanding.
Her individual attention to the needs, specific care and requirements of her pupils is very thorough.
In preparing students for relaxation and meditation, Libby has the ability to calm and instill an unbiased and wholistic perspective both within the self and without.

WENDY ROSS...SHIRE WELL BEING OFFICER
Libby mitchell has had involvement with the students at Healesville Primary school, Chum Creek Primary and Healesville High School. Her sense of integrity and her earthy manner were an instant appeal to our students. They quickly felt at ease and engaged with all she introduced to them.

Libby has designed and faciliated human development sessions that have wholistic focus on your body, soul and spirit. She has led large groups on a Girls day out program introducing the girls to yoga, body posture, self care, and self awareness. This was conducted in a way that facilitated discussions and allowed the girls to explore what was best for them, not in a manner that imposed or set expectations on them. She was well prepared and researched and as a result of this could answer questions enabling the girls to explore what effects different products had on their bodies.

Libby has also been involved in a program designed to care for students who have had experiences of grief or significant family breakdown. She has worked with a small group of girls to promote self care. Libby reflects to these girls how to live a balanced lifestyle. The uniqueness and effectivness of libby is educating others is that she lives this lifestyle and so her teaching is not about presenting information but the specialness of connecting with her.

LIZ. CHIRNSIDE PARK. ' 07
What a great teacher Libby is. Very down to earth, motivating and knows her stuff. I had been previoulsy going to Pilates in the city. In several months I had not made the progress that I have made with Libby in 3 weeks.

JANE FRAGA, MARYSVILLE.
Libby ia a natural teacher who keeps us all entertained in her enjoyable yoga classes. Life is light and fun, and Libby leads by example with her witty remarks and self-parody! Many other yoga classes i have been to are so so seriouse that they make me feel nervous and uncomfortable. This is never the case in Libby's classes. Libby welcomes all students and takes a personal intrest in our health and lives at large. You feel known and cared for in Libby's yoga space. If you can't manage any of the asanas, Libby always takes the time to show a different exercise to suit you. Thankyou Libby for giving us yoga and laughter, a rare combination.

love Jane Fraga, Marysville.

DR KENNETH TATE
I have referred many people who suffer from stress, tension and anxiety problems to libby. Many with difficulties such as lack of sleep and poor concentration and they have found her to be a great help. I constantly recieve very positive feedback on the benefits grained by their attendance at her sessions.

Libby is able to accommodate patients special needs and is able to adjust her methods to suit the individual.

I have no hesitation in recommending Ms mitchell and her work.

ELISSA MATHEWS, HEALESVILLE ' 07
I just want to write and tell you how much Yarra Valley Yoga has helped me change so many aspects of my life.
When I started in Jan '07 I felt sore and tired from looking after my 8 and 2 year old children. With my 2 year old not being a great sleeper my back and my health has always been put on the back burner. But since finding your Yoga and Pilates classes I have made time every week and sometimes (when I can sneak out) twice a week. Just having that couple of hours per week committed to myself and opening my eyes to all the benefits of Yoga, has resulted in a huge change and shift in my health, spirit and overall well being.
Thank you so much for helping me get back into check and also for helping me regain my self confidence as well as revive my healthy spirit. My family are all enjoying the benefits if me enjoying yoga with a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Thanks again Libby.....

MOIRA MURPHY HEALESVILLE
I just wanted to let you how much I
have enjoyed my first term of Pilates and Yoga. The care that you give to each person and their ailments is fantastic. I feel like i have come along way in such a short time and I
am really looking forward to my future journey with Pilates and Yoga. Although I still have a back pain it is nothing like I was experiencing in January, 08, and I am now enjoying going for walks.

GRAEME GOODWIN, HEALESVILLE '07
I have been a student with Libby for about three years, and a long term student of yoga for over thirty years. My classes with Libby are a welcome event every week. I am a sixty year old male and my class is a mixture of young and old, fit and fragile. Libby creates an atmosphere of friendly interaction, empathy, and caring.
The meditation session at the begining of class is instructive and a peaceful, blissful way to start the class. The excercises are not stressful, and can be as hard or as easy as I wish depending on my condition, encouraged by Libby at every stage, the same level of care and concern is afforded to all class members. I am of course biased toward Yoga as a life style because I believe the philosophy and exercise is truely beneficial for my health and well being, and you could say I am biased toward Libby.
The truth is her classes are structured and well thought out with out being aggressive. libby encourages each student to get along at there own pace ( almost every class has a giggle moment, where someone try's a pose and collapses on the floor ) no one is judgemental, the object is to enjoy the challenge and experience the benefit. Libby is a great teacher and the real deal if you want to have a true Yoga experience then try a class with Libby....

CAMI LEUNG
I have found Libby to be a very friendly, caring, professional and experienced Pilates/yoga trainer and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my Pilates sessions with her! Although there may be some sweat involved, there are also plenty of fun and laughter in Libby’s classes. I highly recommend Libby for her commitment and dedication to her students and the cause, the care and guidance she freely gives in our sessions to make it a pleasurable and beneficial experience to the mind, body and soul!

CATHY BROMILOW
I have really appreciated Libby,s professionalism and teaching.

She manages to cater for everyone individually and I have really enjoyed her pilates classes .

The exercise although very gentle is very effective and definitely beneficial and I highly recommend Libby and her pilates classes.
CATHY.