1 August 2007
Tanya,

I am writing to thank you for the wonderful results we have achieved from our weekly Yoga classes.

Our Talman people sit at a desk all day using PC and mouse, this can result in chronic back, neck and shoulder issues over time. This often results in poor productivity and absenteeism.

Our yoga gives us the opportunity to exercise our back and other parts thus avoiding these issues. We very much appreciate the personal attention you give us all, especially the understanding if any of us have a slight injury.

I regard our company yoga classes with our espresso coffee machine as the main contributors to our high staff retention rate of over 9 years average employment at Talman.

The classes do not discriminate against our various standards and abilities. The final relaxation and meditation is treasured by all.

Best regards
Peter Metcalf
Managing Director
Talman Pty Ltd

I have found the Yoga sessions very helpful in improving my flexibility and balance. The breathing techniques have improved concentration levels and when I feel stressed I do a short breathing session to mellow myself out. After the yoga class I feel refreshed and calm and as though I have had a work out. Tanya is an extremely talented professional who provides clear and precise instructions.
Rick, Talman

Tanya makes sure to relate each class to the participant's problems/needs. She is the best teacher I have had for Yoga, because everything is explained properly, and she understands each person's limits… It is a great way to build strength, tone and flexibility.
Vanessa V, Aon

I look forward to yoga every week… The relaxing nap (ohhhh sorry meditation) is absolutely fabulous… I would highly recommend the classes and Tanya is fantastic. For a former rugby player, I was very sceptical of yoga, but I really enjoy it and can feel the physical benefit. Tanya rocks.
Dave, Aon

Tanya is a terrific teacher, mixing the poses so that it is never boring, yet always challenging. She is intuitive to the needs of the individual and keeps an eye on you which is very important when you bend into poses you are not used to.
Rosie, Aon

I always feel great after yoga even if I was tired beforehand… It makes me stop for an hour a week and invest time in myself and my health.
Kath, Aon

What I find beneficial about the yoga classes is not just the core strength, flexibility and fitness I am acquiring, but also the skills taught in class that percolate into my every day life. For example:
- awareness of posture when sitting at a desk all day
- breathing practices to relieve anxiety
- relaxation and meditation techniques to help fall asleep at night
Tanya is skilful at introducing variety and new challenges each week. Her gentle yet encouraging teaching style provides many options throughout the class, which allows each person to work at their own pace. I find Tanya's classes both restful and energising.
Lisa, Mosman Mon & Sat

I do lots of running and walking as well as sitting for many hours, so Yoga is my way of compensating for the muscle contraction which these activities produce, I also sleep more peacefully in the evening after a Yoga session.
Peter, Talman

The classes build up core strength and improve posture, allowing us to undo all the horrible things we do to our bodies sitting at our computer desks all day. . . The smaller classes allow for more personalised and practical tuition.
Vanessa T, Aon

Tanya was excellent. It was one of the best yoga classes I have ever been to. Helps you to refocus for the rest of the afternoon at work…
Penny, Aon

I thought yoga was excellent as it gave me some time out and an opportunity to slow down... I would definitely recommend it to other colleagues.
Craig, Aon

At the end of Tanya's class I always feel so relaxed. I haven't felt that relaxed in ages. I also think Tanya is a great teacher as she is really encouraging in a gentle way.
Rebecca S, Mosman