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My daughter, Lacy, went away to college this past fall & I became an “empty-nester”. My coworkers asked me “what are you going to do with your extra time?” I told them I wanted to try yoga to help manage my stress but wasn't sure where to start. One of the gals told me about a yoga studio in Waxahachie, The Yoga Project which her sister had been to & really liked. She told me the class was done in a hot room. Several of us decided to try it I had no idea what to expect but went into it with an open mind and heart.

    I enjoyed the first practice so much and I now I hate it when I miss a day. The changes in me started immediately. These changes are physical, mental & spiritual.  When I go to my practice I feel like my day melts away. All the stress and anxiety peel away, layer by layer. I often get lost in the detail and minutia of the day and always feel like I have to be in control. Power Vinyasa Yoga has helped me to realize that I can't always be in control and that's OK. I may come to practice in a very bad mood but I always leave with a good feeling. I leave each practice with a sense of well being and peace within myself. I am more centered & calm and deal with my stress more effectively. The weight loss and muscle toning have been a bonus that I never expected when I started coming to practice. I have lost 20 pounds and strengthened and toned muscles I forgot I had.

    When my daughter came home from school this summer, I asked her to come to practice with me. She's very athletic and competitive. At first, I think she came just because I asked her to & probably thought it wasn't going to be much of a workout.  With each practice she became more hooked & liked the intensity of the practice. Sheryl has named her the “Abs Fiend”.  She likes going home feeling like she has accomplished something & knowing she has taken herself to the edge & back. I have enjoyed having her at practice with me & doing something together that is so good for us in so many ways. It is cool to go to yoga with your Mom!

    I tell everyone about Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga and The Yoga Project and how much I love it. It's intense and powerful but easy and gentle all at the same time. At The Yoga Project there is no judgment, expectations, competition or mirrors. Stacy, Dave, Sheryl and Penny have been so great and have taught me things I thought I could never do. They support and challenge me. I have also learned a lot from the other yogi's in the class and feel like I have made lasting friendships. Yoga is now a part of my life forever!

Namaste,

Dana

 

 

When I came home from school this past summer my mother, Dana, constantly begged me to go with her to yoga.  I really wasn't interested in going because I thought there was no way that yoga could give me the kind of work out that I was looking for to get in shape for soccer.  My mom finally said that if I didn't go with her now she was going to make me go with her on her birthday! So I thought I might as well go now and get it over with instead of waiting till then. 

After my first practice my feelings about yoga hadn't really changed much but I could see how some poses were challenging and eventually I could get good muscle toning and strengthening out of them.  I kept going to yoga with my mom so I could use up my ten day block, but after the second and third practice I was hooked and realized I was going to need more than that  ten day block! 

I have been practicing Baptiste power vinyasa yoga for a couple months and really liked how it has improved my body.  Being an athlete my muscles and joints tend to be a littler tighter than others.  Yoga has helped me become more flexible and loose in those tighter areas, especially my hips! I love the burn that I feel when holding a pose and the muscle toning that results from it!  Also, being an athlete working out can be a pretty stressful thing because of the competitiveness that comes with it.  When I go to yoga, it helps me relax and let go of all the stress from that day while still enjoying a tough practice. 

Now, that I am back at school and starting soccer preseason my body feels so much better than it did last preseason, and I owe it all to yoga!  My muscles aren't as tired or sore after practice as they were last year.  During soccer practice I don't get as tired and my endurance last so much longer.  If I do get tired and short of breath I catch myself starting to do the deep breathing that I learned in yoga and that brings me back to where I need to be.  

I just wanted to end by saying hi to Stacy, Sheryl, Dave and everyone from TYP and I miss all of ya'll and can't wait till Thanksgiving break to come practice!

Namaste,

           Lacy

 

When a friend invited me to The Yoga Project at the beginning of October of 2006, I had never practiced yoga before much less been to a yoga studio and though I was excited to check it out and participate in some stress relief, I had no idea what an incredible journey lie ahead of me. At first, I was very scared and unsure of myself. I was afraid of how I would look or that being as overweight and unhealthy as I was would make the poses completely impossible--boy was I wrong! Stacy and Sheryl were so great and continued to encourage me and the entire class reminding us that there is no competition and no expectations and that is part of the beauty of yoga. I started out very timid and shy, staying in the far back corner, not really talking to anyone and struggling through every pose. The wonderful instructors gently encouraged and challenged me and before I realized it I had slowly moved my mat to the front row and was even an example for new people to look to. I am in poses that once seemed so scary and unattainable and surprising myself by the poses I am willing to try. Physically, I have lost 35 pounds and seen my shape change in ways I never thought possible. Though I am thrilled to be physically healthier, the spiritual and mental transformation I have experienced is what excites me the most. Mentally, I have a whole new outlook, striving to be healthier in everything from what I put in my body to making healthy choices about how I react to what happens to me. Spiritually, I am closer to God and more in tune with the Spirit and learning more and more everyday to let the Spirit lead and how beautiful it is to do so. Come give yoga at The Yoga Project a try, it's not like anything you've ever done before, and if you let it, it will make a world of difference ; it certainly has for me.

Beauty and Peace to you,

Sarah

 

 

When I first attended a Yoga class I had no idea of what to expect. I thought it would be this nice easy stretching and relaxing exercise class that I could enjoy with my wife and daughter. I worked out and cycled so I was in pretty good shape and I thought a little stretching and stress relieving would do me some good. I soon discovered that my thinking was wrong. I was not only physically out of shape but also mentally and spiritually. Yoga has changed that for me and it has forever changed my life. From the first moment I stepped onto my yoga mat I knew this was a journey that I was meant to be on. I realized that there is so much more to this Yoga thing than just going through a bunch of poses. The Power Vinyasa Yoga is probably the most physical work out I have ever experienced. It is a combination of strength and cardio (controlled breathing) in a hot room that leaves me with an incredible feeling of accomplishment when finished. I have been able to hold poses and gain strength in areas that I thought I never could. I am amazed how far I have come in just six months. In the past few years I have undergone surgery on both of my knees, my shoulder and my back due to years of sports and abuse and I have been very limited on what I could do. Prior to attending Yoga I was still experiencing pain in my back and shoulder. After a few months of Yoga I am able to say that both are improving and I rarely notice them hurting. I am getting stronger each week and therefore feeling better. My Yoga practice has become a part of my everyday life and I look forward to being at class. I feel as though a part of my day is missing if I am not able to attend practice. I have not only experienced a physical transformation I have also experienced a major transformation in my spiritual life. I have become closer in my walk with God and I am experiencing more of being alive. I am more in tune with what is going on in my life. I have more peace and calmness in my life where I have lacked this in the past. I am able to come to Yoga and step on my mat and leave all the troubles, worries and stress of the day behind and walk out feeling energized and relaxed. Stacy and The Yoga Project have given me hope that my body can heal and I can feel good physically and mentally each day. Yoga has for sure made a difference in my life and I look forward to many more years of improving and growing through my Yoga practice.

See ya on the mat,

Jerry

 

"When I first decided to try yoga it came at a time when I was in a real transition in my life in almost every area. A close friend had encouraged me to try yoga for quite some time. I decided if I wanted something different, I needed to be willing to try something different. I remember approaching Stacy before the first class and getting her assurance that I could do this and that she would not laugh at me. She kept her promise. After the first class I was amazed at how hard and powerful the workout was and also at how incredibly clear my mind felt. Both results were surprising. As I continued to practice, I found that my strength and endurance grew; and that I was toned as well as anytime when I had done weight training on a regular basis. Equally as important, I found application in so many areas of my life. My ability to focus, relax and deal with stress in my life improved dramatically. It even helped my golf game! There is no match for the energy you feel in class. No matter what is happening outside the room, I feel recharged with every class!"

Craig

 

"I never thought yoga was a "real" workout. Running, kick boxing and lifting weights was true exercise in my mind. I was wrong! Not only do you get a great physical workout, but it's extremely calming to the mind and the body. I sleep so well at night when I do yoga and miss it when I can't get to a class. I will never think yoga is a waste of time, ever again!"

Nicola

 

"I was looking for an exercise program that I would enjoy. I have tried gyms and exercising on my own. I need a buddy system so working out at home was not a good idea. Going to the gym was okay but I dreaded going. I was afraid of yoga because it was unknown to me and I heard that it was hot yoga. That I thought was going to be a problem since I DO NOT like to perspire. Well I was pleasantly surprised. It is great. Not only do I get a great workout but it is relaxing all at the same time. Go figure. Did I say perspire, its more like sweat pouring off of your body. But guess what, it feels great. So if you want to be around some great people and be very pleased with what your body can do and look like, grab a mat and join me at The Yoga Project."

Cindy