You are a Teacher in Training
“If I had to do it all over again, I would still choose Raleigh NC Yoga for the Yoga teachers training. I have been challenged in body, mind and spirit during the training, which has elevated my level of consciousness on the mat and in day to day life. I was introduced to Yoga in 2007 and fell in love with the practice. I started practicing here and there whenever I had a chance. Even though, yoga involves the same movements, my experience at Raleigh NC Yoga especially, with my teacher Claudia has been remarkably different compared to some earlier experiences at other locations. This has been a great training and is a good for anyone who would be interested in Yoga because, I have learned much more about yoga than just poses, such as, details on proper body alignment in poses, being mindful, embracing the journey of yoga, centering the mind, avoiding being controlled by the ‘ego’, finding balance on the mat and in life, taking the practice off the mat and living it,
and have gained absolute freedom from the training.”
~Judith P. RNCY Graduate & Physician’s Assistant & Respiratory Therapist
““A tree with strong roots laughs at storms”. ”
“~I’m finding my connection to the earth again. I’m finding myself again and thanks to that I can help others do the same. Claudia is the only teacher I have ever met with the passion for actually teaching. She really cares about what she teaches- she lives it. And it’s important to her that you learn to live it too. Starting with first nature breathing. She teaches you to keep yourself alive. Awake and alive. She helped save myself (as only I could no longer drags beside me as I stroll happily down that pebble stone path. I no longer yearn for glue. What I thought I needed to be put back together I learned to release. Scattering my baggage back into my center. My hearth. Devouring it like a fault line and recycling it into power for my core. I don’t need to be whole, I need to grow. Wholeness is perspective. Growth is irrefutable. I’ve learned so much about me, about others, the human body, diet, teaching, YOGA! Yoga!Yoga! Healing. Now I can help heal. I can inspire growth. Thanks for the seed! I’m so excited to see the rest of this garden grow! I will always remember- Yoga is everyone. ~Lillian W.
“Whether seeking yoga classes or teacher training, you’ll find that Claudia is a gifted, compassionate and unique resource. In keeping with traditional yoga instruction (but in ways that have become uncommon with most group classes), she cultivates a personal teacher-student relationship. Claudia provides guidance that’s both individualized and multi-faceted – incorporating body, mind and breath. A natural teacher and healer, she supports each student’s journey while being sensitive to their physical and emotional circumstances. Given the many available yoga options now available, you’d be well served to consider Claudia and the community that she’s cultivated at y Respira.”
~ Bryan B. (RNCY Graduate & M.D. Internal Medicine)
““I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.” ”
“If you are looking for a place where you can feel safe and seen, this is it. Not only does Claudia share so much of her knowledge with you but she also allows space for connection. While doing my training with Claudia, the amount of growth as a student and as a person outside of the classroom was just something I didn’t see coming so quickly. I still reference back to her and that sweet studio space she has created, as one of the best experiences I have had. My family even says that since I started my Yoga journey, which was with Claudia, I am more grounded and really rooted into what is best for me. I learned so much about Yoga, human connection and understanding of the self through my training. Thank you Claudia/ Y Respira- Raleigh NC Yoga LLC, for kickstarting my barefoot, open heart journey into this lifestyle that nourishes me every single day.”~ Graduate Macarena G.”
Attainable Anatomia
“Claudia is phenomenal! I’ve been doing yoga off and on for nearly 40 years and she is simply the best. One always feels she is speaking directly to you. Her sense of how the body works and responds is unmatched. I highly recommend her.”
~ Kristen M. (Physician's Assistant)