"I  wanted to sincerely thank you for the gift of yoga. It has truly changed my life. I feel great and have lost weight. I was able to put on clothes this week that I haven't fit in over 10 years. I wanted to be a better me at 40 than I was in my 30's. You have helped me to reach that goal and I appreciate it. But not only have I noticed the physical benefits, I have noticed the mental benefits as well. I have amazingly been able to keep my sanity during this time when there seems to be a new hurdle thrown my way every week. I always remind myself of "finding peace in my storm" and that has carried me a long way.

Thank you for all that you do and please know that you are making a difference in people's lives.

See you soon."
Kristen Williams
"I enjoy the studio very much. It has helped my practice drastically. 
Thanks again for all your help"
Gavin Spence
"Thanks to Mai Town Yoga, I've been to Yoga 30 times in the last 60 days. That may not sound like much, but with my travel schedule and it being faire season, I am quite pleased with that! And I'm noticing some nice differences.  I'm so glad we have such an awesome studio in Red Oak. It's really a miracle. 
Thank you Dan  Cicconi, Christine Boothe Engebretsen, Tida Chambers, and Laurie Weldon."
Cheri Hanes
"Great Core Yoga class this morning. 
You rock Dan! 
Thanks for ALWAYS pushing us past what we think we can handle. "
Regina Nesmith
 2012-2014
 "Totally didn't realize exactly how much weight I've been losing from hot yoga." 
Ariel Engebretsen

Never, Ever Give Up. Arthur's Inspirational Transformation!
If this story can inspire someone you know, please share it with them!
Arthur's story is proof, that we cannot place limits on what we are capable of doing, because we often do not know our own potential. Arthur knew what he would go on to accomplish, but this video speaks for itself. In less than a year, Arthur completely transformed his life. If only he had known what he was capable of, 15 years earlier.

Do not waste any time thinking you are stuck - you can take control over your life, and change it faster than you might think. 

Hopefully this story can inspire you to follow your dreams - whatever they may be.

Anything is Possible!

Yoga Super Granny Full of Amazing Vitality at 84!
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Most of us today are searching for that magic elixir to keep ourselves feeling great. But the answer could lie right in front of us. Lets see how this amazing granny does it. With her movie star looks and soft demeanor, this glamorous Granny will take you by surprise. Bette Calman has been teaching yoga for the last fifty years, and shows no signs of slowing down. At 84 years of age, her moves on the floor may leave most of us feeling just a bit out of shape. 

"Doesn't matter if your feeling tired, just lay down, do a little bit of yoga and you feel good."

Bette first started practicing yoga when she was working in the hotel industry, as she found that doing headstands after long days helped ease her aching legs.

"I started more or less on my own until I found a Master, Michael Volin and he started me on the path." 

There were no books about yoga when she started, so she learnt by word of mouth from Michael Volin, a renowned yoga teacher in the fifties. She still teaches the same way today.

Her favourite postures are the shoulder and headstands, both of which she can still do with ease.

Television and print embraced her in the fifties and she became a regular feature, with her rubber band like postures and never a hair out of place.

[Evlleen Darcey, Yoga Student]:
"Yes her classes have helped me greatly. There so dynamic. You go in there feeling tense and you come out floating."

She is still teaching classes locally at her daughter's yoga school in a trendy bayside suburb in Melbourne Australia.

"I haven't been to a doctor, I go to a eye doctor, but not the other doctor for 50 years. I don't get colds, I don't get headaches so I suppose I'm healthy." 

So with a lifestyle of little of sleep, hours of daily exercise, small amounts of plain food and loads of energy, this amazing super gran may leave most of us wondering about our own choices.
Janet Rae Humphrey -Transformation Through Yoga
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Yoga has totally transformed my life. In seven years I went from multiple medical problems to the best physical and mental shape of my life. Now I teach transformation through yoga to students age 8 to 92. Three enthusiastic 90(+) year-olds share their love of yoga in this three-minute video. Don't miss the lass few seconds! They will make you smile. This video is dedicated to the many yoga teachers who shared their knowledge with me. A piece of each of them walks into the class with me every time I teach yoga. They never underestimated what I could accomplish and always encouraged me to do my personal best. My heartfelt thanks go to Jane, Betty and Harriet for helping make this video possible. Your spirit, creativity and love shine through and totally change everyone's idea of aging. Bravo for a job well done! This video is my first. In less than a week through the miracle of iMovie, six one-to-one sessions, concentration, determination and a few sleepless nights, the healing power of yoga is revealed through picture and sound. Please share this video with everyone you know who believes that their limitations are permanent. Possibilities for healing are only as limited as your willingness to do something about it. Either you have the results or the reasons why not! Namaste!
Cathy Woods -Transformation Through Rural Yoga
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Great testimony endorsing Yoga by a Healthcare Professional!  Thank you for sharing, Cathy! A story by Yogini Cathy Woods about how yoga has transformed a Southern Appalachia community.
Aruna Kathy Humphrey -Transformation Through Yoga - Young Yoga Masters
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Teaching kids yoga has helped me more deeply understand the power of
tranformation through yoga. Here are some stories from my years
teaching children. Find out more about bringing the tranformative
powers of yoga to kids at www.youngyogamasters.com

Hot Yoga Testimonials
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There are numerous benefits to hot yoga.  Listen to others' experience with Hot Yoga.

Warm-Up
It just makes sense as you need to warm up your body before you do any vigorous exercise. At Mai Town Yoga the studio room is thermostatically heated very close to body temperature. The humidity is around 50% which allows you to breathe easier. The body can regulate its internal temperature to 98.6F through sweating and you are in a comfort zone. By sweating, your body will safely regulate its own temperature.
Tune-Up
There are a number of reasons for heating the room to body temperature. Some of these are as follows: A warmed-up body can stretch, twist, bend and arch further which means that you will literally massage all your inner organs, glands, muscles and ligaments, etc. thus allowing greater mobility without causing pain. You are giving yourself a 'tune-up' because you are affecting every cubic centimetre inside your body plus the largest organ of your body, your skin, is getting a genuine cleansing due to sweating.

Toning and Weight Normalization
Think about when you were much younger and you climbed trees, furniture and literally turned yourself into a pretzel nearly every day. When you did that, all your internals received a major workout (likely every day). Well, hot yoga allows that to happen to you again thus giving yourself a 'tune-up' each time you take a hot yoga class. There is simply no better exercise than a complete hot yoga class. You will find that doing this exercise at least 1 - 3 times per week will achieve wonders for your mind, body and soul. Your body weight will simply normalize itself which means that your optimum weight will be achieved and toning will be accomplished depending on the depth and extent of your efforts in following the postures.

Peace of Mind
You have the added advantage of not having to think at all about the outside world as you are concentrating on breathing and balancing and basically following the instructor's guided session. This gives your mind a release which creates a genuine calming effect. You will notice that you come out of the class feeling 'lighter' and at peace. The studio room becomes like a second home for you as a refuge from the everyday pressures of life.

Summary of Benefits
  • Much greater flexibility thus reducing the chance of injuries if doing sports.
  • Efficient toning and burning fat effectively through increased metabolism.
  • Removal of waste products from every cell which allows for better circulation.
  • Attitude changes resulting in a friendlier and more tolerant you.
  • Challenges are simpler due to better self control, concentration and willpower.
  • Better immune system.
  • Check the web re arthritis, circulation, blood pressure and more benefits of Hot Yoga.