Testimonials
Yoga
is everything good- Shelly, I appreciate you, (and everyone @
Hot House). I look forward to each and every practice. A must,
in my Activities of Daily Living - Thank You, for making it possible!!!
You have helped me, more than you know - too grow!!
Shelly,
I was reading the Course In Miracles this morning and reflecting
of how it was brought to me. You are a great teacher that heals
on every level. If someone would have told me 10 years ago that
I would have such wonderful, spiritual teachers so close to me,
first I would probably think I didn’t want it or need it.
If there are times when you need encouragement, remember how much
you are appreciated! You bring so much to our community and I
want to thank you for all the energy and time you put forth.
Love ya, Kim
Dear
Shelly &
Teachers,
Thank you sooo much for the opportunity to do the 21-day challenge!
I just completed my last day and have never felt so wonderful
in my entire life. Thank you for the amazing studio you have,
and for the talented and wonderful teachers and individuals that
you all are. Being newly transplanted in Ormond Beach, I have
always felt at home when I walk though your doors. Like many others
practicing at the studio, I have two kids, a husband, and a full-time
job that consumes a lot of my time. You have taught me how to
breathe again and yoga has brought a deeper sense of balance and
strength into my life that I never thought I could achieve. Thank
you, thank you, thank you! I look forward to growing in my yoga
practice as it has become one of the most cherished parts of my
life. -Barb M.
Dear
Shelly,
"I can't find the words to describe how much my yoga practice
means to me. Shelly, you have created a place, a space, that nourishes
me. I love you for that! Thank you." - Linda 41
Dear
Shelly,
After traveling for the past seven months throughout
Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado, the fun and
excitement of continuous travel can also stir feelings of loneliness
and disconnection from others. When I entered through the doors
of Hot House Yoga, I felt as if I had come home. The teachers
there welcomed me as one of their own right away. I have been
profoundly healed from the classes, the workshops and the friendships
I have developed while practicing yoga at Hot House. As a fellow
yoga teacher, I also appreciate the high level of quality the
teachers demonstrate. More obvious than anything else though is
the feeling that the studio is loved. The owner of the studio,
Shelly, treats the space as one would treat a beloved child--with
utter devotion. Shelly offers so much of deep value to all the
students who grace her studio. Their needs--spiritual, physical,
and mental--are all well attended to. I feel blessed to have been
a student at Hot House Yoga. I am so grateful. Now it's time for
me to move on to my next adventure. It's nice to know I have a
place in Ormond Beach that I can call home.With gratitude -Brad
48
Dear
Shelly & Teachers,
The twenty-one day challenge has proven to me to be a surrendering
of
the body into the spirit. Each day we are greeted with a quotation
and
an intention before our class which helps our spirit prepare.
The instructors have been kind and helpful in classes filled with
hard, sweat-filled challenges. Thank you Hot House Yoga.....YOU
ROCK!
With love and light - Donna R.
Dear
Shelly,
The Meditation I and II series has done more
for me than just enlighten my meditation practice. I now own my
own intuition and I’am more confident in my decision making.
My personal boundaries are more grounded and I have the tools
to neutralize myself in the face of stressful situations. —Tara
29
Dear Shelly,
I live in London and also have a home in Daytona Beach. Life's
journey has brought me many blessings, with many years looking
for light or some guidance. Eighteen months ago, my path led me
to the Hot House Yoga Studio. It is here that I began to realize
the benefits of pure concentration in exercise, which in turn
leads to a sense of well-being. I had done tons of aerobic activity
from hard core step and spin classes (often back to back) in New
York City for years, and never liked yoga. But my experience at
Hot House was different. The yoga and meditation classes I attended
created immediate results and created a new stillness in my mind.
I realized, once I met Shelly, that my journey discovering the
potential of my body, and struggle with low self esteem was about
to change forever. Thank you, Shelly, for offering these gifts
of discovery to me - through tools and experiences both inside
and outside. I am now finding a true balance in physical and spiritual
well being. I am grateful to say the least. - Will 39
Dear
Shelly,
My time at Hot House doing yoga, yoga conferences, and meeting
new people has greatly enriched and blessed my life. While practicing
at Hot House, I rediscovered and deepened my love of yoga. My
practice became one that continued even off the mat. Thank you
for reminding me that I have choices and that I can 'choose again,'
for reminding me 'to observe and not judge,' and to laugh. I really
appreciate your honesty and openness as you shared parts of yourself
with the class. Shelly, you are a gifted teacher. Thank you for
being you and thank you for sharing the gift of yoga. It really
does make a difference. God bless you!" - Tammy 37
Dear Shelly,
The Meditation I classes gave me the tools I needed to incorporate
a daily meditation practice into my life. Until I participated
in this workshop, I was having difficulty focusing and calming
my mind down. Now, not only do I find meaningful inner peace during
my morning meditations, but I utilize the techniques to help maintain
a calm, clear mind in the midst of the busy-ness of the day. Thank
you, Shelly, for your guidance. Meditation is both peaceful and
energizing. I love the balance it brings to my life. - Wendy 41
Dear Hot House Yoga,
I wanted to take the time to say thank you for what 21 days of
Hot Yoga Challenge has done for me. I have been going through
some really hard things in my life and now feel so healed and
in tune with myself. I started as such a different person and
ended in the best way. My last class with Shelly was emotional
and emotions came up that I never expected. I just surrendered
and allowed myself to heal. There was a new strength I saw in
myself that night and my heart was full of peace and no longer
hurt. Thank you for awakening my spirit!
- Amanda Canty xoxoxox
Thank
you for the opportunity to enhance my life.
- Namaste,
Tracey
Dear
Shelly,
It’s been so much fun having you as a teacher. We always
have a great time in your class. We deeply value your words and
your friendship. We wish to express to you our most sincere appreciation
for all the thoughtful puppy gifts for our little Yogi. Although
she is a lot of work, she is such a delight and a blessing. We
haven’t stopped smiling since we brought her home. Thank
you again for being such a pure, kind-hearted friend!
- Puppy
Love, Lindsey, Wendy & Yogi
Words
from a child………
To Hot House,
Why is yoga good? There are many different types of yoga and my
favorite is hot yoga. There are many reasons why yoga is good
because it keeps you fit and it also makes you very flexible.
Also, it centers you to be very relaxed and keeps you in the here
and now.
The first reason why yoga is good is because it keeps you fit.
Yoga really helps your arm strength to push up or pull up or pick
up really heavy things. Keeping fit also helps your back strength
to make a full arch when you bend.
The second reason yoga is good is because it makes you very flexible.
If you do yoga all your life, you can probably do the splits when
you are 80 years old. Think about that!
The third reason yoga is good for you is because it keeps your
mind very centered. It just makes you think not about the world
outside of you, but just you and your feeling about life.
Some people think about yoga as just being in weird positions
and inner peace – but it is much more than that.
Love, Mariel
Shelly,
My 21-day Challenge was all that you promised and all that you
warned about and I loved every aspect of those three weeks.
Thank you so much!
- Peace, Linda
Yoga for me was a beginning and an ending. When I started yoga
I was an angry person. I denied myself and by doing so, the person
I could become. I began to look and feel good and also stopped
trying so hard to get attention. So thank you Hot House Yoga for
helping me start my journey of 1,000 miles by helping me with
the first steps.
- Anonymous
Dear
Hot House Yoga,
Thank you very much for your contribution of $1,035.00 on behalf
of Kim Davies and for supporting Off the Mat, Into the World /
The Engage Network and the Cambodian Children’s Fund. We
have enclosed the story of Srey Chan, a child that was rescued
from Steung Meanchey by Scott and the CCF. Please know that your
donation is helping to save many children that are in the same,
or a very similar situation to what Srey Chan was once in. We
are looking forward to sharing the progress of this very special
journey with you. Please keep in touch.
With Love & Gratitude,
- The Off the Mat, Into the World Team
Shelly,
I want to thank you for making my yoga practice possible. You
knew it was exactly what I needed. As I move forward in my life,
I will always remember this opportunity. You have allowed me to
grow.
Fondly,
Your friend Marykay xoxo
Dear Shelly, Danny, Alexis, Wendy,
Finding your studio and attending daily yoga sessions made my
vacation complete. It felt wonderful to be the student and learn
from each of you. You are all amazing teachers and give so much
of yourself to your students.
These eye pillows are filled with flax seed and lavender. I make
them for my students to use during final relaxation – I
hope you enjoy them.
I enclosed a copy of my monthly newsletter which I started last
year. Enjoy! I look forward to joining you again next April.
-Namaste, Colleen
Dear
Hot House,
From the moment you walk in this door, you feel welcomed! Thank
you Shelly & Hot House Yoga instructors for helping me find
a new chapter of exercise and self acceptance as I find myself
in an empty nest with my son off to college & one more to
go. My new thing……I DO YOGA.
Louise
Shelly,
Thank you for providing & creating a sacred space for all
of us to grow, and grow, and grow! It is a joy to be with you
and I feel like we are making the world, or community, a place
for spiritual growth. Your attitude of “okay” to just
about any idea allows for great things to be manifested. It’s
12:30 Friday night and I was thinking of you! -Love ya, Kim
Shelly,
Thank you for ALL you do! You are very much appreciated and loved.
This gift certificate is for a facial with Irina at Europa –
she does really wonderful facials. Enjoy!
-Love, Linda
To Hot House,
Hot House Yoga is a blessing and it is a place where I sincerely
feel at home. The teachers here are like family and I love Hot
House! - Amanda C.
THANK
YOU!
I’ve never even met you and you are allowing me to receive
a week free of yoga! OMG! Thank you so much. I really appreciate
it. ? - Catrina
Dear
Hot House,
I took my first yoga class at my local YWCA in 1974. I have been
looking for a serious yoga studio ever since. Now I am 66 years
old and plagued by arthritis. Yoga and only yoga can keep me moving.
That is why I am so grateful to have found Hot House Yoga. It
means all the world to me.
But that is not all. A year ago, I fell and wrenched my shoulder.
It was not a big injury. I iced, I heated, I kept it in constant
motion. Gradually it improved, but never quite healed. I had full
range of motion but still my upper arm ached and weakened.
I took the 21 Day Yoga Challenge. I hit a wall on day six and
spent a quarter of the class on my mat. After that, it was pure
pleasure. My arthritis doesn’t bother me nearly as much,
but I still have to do yoga each day to keep it under control.
The big surprise was my shoulder. Somewhere in the course of the
21 days, the toxins in my upper arm left for good. I am pain free
and hooked on Hot House Yoga for life. - Nancy A. Murphy
Shelly,
Thank you so much for the moral support. I love “meditations
from the mat” and I am actually learning how to meditate
– And, I thought of you every day filling out a million
things in my diary. Great pattern on the cover by the way. I feel
so grateful we have you right here in Ormond Beach and your studio.
You really are an inspiration and I love you! - Kate
Dear
Shelly,
I want you to know how sorry I am about the break in. However,
I also want you to know how much I admire you. Your ability to
continue with class was awesome! You were even able to find the
humor! What a woman!!!
I am so thrilled I have become a part of your studio. You and
your staff have helped me so much with Mind, Body and Spirit!
Thank you for being you! - Love, Cindy
Hot House Yoga Crew,
I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for offering the
21 Day Challenge. I had never taken a Bikram class before this
and was not sure if I was capable of going 21 days straight. Today
will be my 11th day and I am feeling better than I have felt in
a really long time. I have enjoyed every class I’ve taken
and the instructors are all really great. Thank you for help me
to re-discover clarity, balance and happiness in my life. - Nikki
Shelly,
I am so proud of you and what you have created at Hot House! You
took a yoga studio and through your hard work, determination &
creativity, you turned it into a community. It’s obvious
to see that your community is a safe haven for many, continually
offering opportunity for personal growth and acceptance.
It truly has been a pleasure to be back in your studio during
the 21 Day Challenge. - Love, Katie
Shelly,
Thank you for making Hot House such a wonderful place to practice
yoga. As I flipped back through my gratitude journal, I noticed
there were many times where I wrote “went to yoga”
as one of the things I was grateful for. I love yoga and I am
truly thankful to have such a great place to practice. Thank you.
- Your Friend, Tammy
Hot
House Yoga Staff,
Thank you for providing such a beautiful, sacred place to practice
the art of yoga in & also for your dedication of service to
all of the Yogi’s & Yogini’s whom you cross paths
with. Teresa, Shelly and Kim – you are all such powerful
teachers and I am blessed to have experienced your classes. I
will return in April for the monthly unlimited and look forward
to many more sessions at HHY.
Love & Light, Birdella Stotts
Shelly,
I cannot find the words to describe how much my yoga practice
means to me. You have created a place, a space, that nourishes
me. I love you for that!
Thank you, Linda
