Yogi's Testimonials
Lynne MD
Shelley’s teachings in her lovely studio have made a profound difference in my life. Never an avid exerciser, I decided to try again to find something I enjoyed after a serious health issue. Always interested in yoga, I enrolled in Shelley’s therapeutic yoga class. Shelley provides individual care and attention to the abilities of each student. Poses are modified as needed to challenge - but also respect each person’s ability. She is very supportive and even as a woefully out of shape beginner, I have felt welcome, comfortable and encouraged. After several months, I've added a yin yoga class - lots of stretching, which I really enjoy. I feel good after yoga and my muscle tone and balance have absolutely improved. Other benefits involve more self-care and healthier eating. If anyone had predicted that I would be exercising three days a week in my 60’s and looking forward to it, I would have laughed. Yoga is work but it is gentle and accepting of us all. Thrilled to have found such a great teacher and terrific location.
Shelley’s teachings in her lovely studio have made a profound difference in my life. Never an avid exerciser, I decided to try again to find something I enjoyed after a serious health issue. Always interested in yoga, I enrolled in Shelley’s therapeutic yoga class. Shelley provides individual care and attention to the abilities of each student. Poses are modified as needed to challenge - but also respect each person’s ability. She is very supportive and even as a woefully out of shape beginner, I have felt welcome, comfortable and encouraged. After several months, I've added a yin yoga class - lots of stretching, which I really enjoy. I feel good after yoga and my muscle tone and balance have absolutely improved. Other benefits involve more self-care and healthier eating. If anyone had predicted that I would be exercising three days a week in my 60’s and looking forward to it, I would have laughed. Yoga is work but it is gentle and accepting of us all. Thrilled to have found such a great teacher and terrific location.
Karen K
Thank you, Shelley,
The past six years I have had multiple benefits for my body and rejuvenation because of doing yoga at the studio. Prior to my hip replacement I know I was in pain, but I still have the benefits for strengthening my body prior to surgery. That was a bonus and I was able to return to my yoga practice in a reasonably short period of time. Being in balance with what your body is telling you and to calm the mind and energy is so needed and peaceful. Bodhi tree has provided such of the variety of options to work on what your body needs. I think the practice provides longevity and strengthening that we all need. Namaste.. I wish I would’ve started earlier in my life...
Yoga for Me
Yoga is a personal. You may be drawn to it for its physical benefits (and there are many), but it also absorbs the mind if you let it.
An inspiring teacher, such as Shelley, can see each yogi as an individual to be your guide physically and mentally. The mental practice is your gift to yourself and may be the hardest to accomplish. One of its attributes is learning to “let go”; it is a life long journey.
Thank you Shelley
Trish
Yoga is a personal. You may be drawn to it for its physical benefits (and there are many), but it also absorbs the mind if you let it.
An inspiring teacher, such as Shelley, can see each yogi as an individual to be your guide physically and mentally. The mental practice is your gift to yourself and may be the hardest to accomplish. One of its attributes is learning to “let go”; it is a life long journey.
Thank you Shelley
Trish
I am new to Sequim and new to yoga. I have been going to Shelley’s yoga studio for the past 3 months, starting with one class a week to 3 classes a week. She is a wonderful teacher. Helpful, kind and encouraging. I look forward to every class. Because her classes are small, she can provide a more one on one approach to teaching. I always come away feeling good about what I’ve done and what I’ve learned. I would encourage anyone who is interested in yoga to take one of her classes.
Thank you Shelley
Chris W.
Update, September,2023
It has been a year since I started my yoga journey. I can not imagine not having it in my life. Much of that is due to Shelley and the wonderful people I have met. Shelley is a wonderful instructor and because of her and the great classes she offers, I’m there at least 3 times a week, sometimes more. I feel stronger and healthier, physically and mentally, than I did a year ago. I have always been active, my two passions being biking and hiking. I see improvement in both, as well, as my daily activities. I am so glad to have found Shelley and Bodhi Tree Yoga!.
Chris W.
Back on the Mat!
I have been practicing yoga with Shelley for nine years.
Recently, I had reconstructive hip surgery. I was seeing Shelley privately pre-operative to be aware of what to expect after surgery and the need for upper body strength. During recovery and my stay at home she keep the line of communication open for me. .
At home I continued my deep breathing, practiced my isometric movements that went with my limitations from surgery. Finish my physical therapy and recently returned to practicing yoga in studio in the Therapeutic Class.
Every class Shelley offers in her studio is a community treasure! I am so grateful to be back on the Mat
Debbie G.
The second time I attended regular Yoga Therapy classes was after breast cancer surgery. Having been out of my yoga practice for several months and dealing with surgical setbacks to my body, Yoga Therapy offered me a chance to ‘be normal’ again. I felt like I had returned home by entering the studio, placing my mat and asking my body to be balanced and quiet again. Yoga Therapy offered me entry back to a healing and healed place by assisting my mind and body to be balanced and positive. No doubt – there is work but it is gentle, not forceful and fearful. As my body was slowly repaired in its limits of movement, so was my mental performance by being with others and being happily aware of physical healing.
CT
Thank you Shelley
Chris W.
Update, September,2023
It has been a year since I started my yoga journey. I can not imagine not having it in my life. Much of that is due to Shelley and the wonderful people I have met. Shelley is a wonderful instructor and because of her and the great classes she offers, I’m there at least 3 times a week, sometimes more. I feel stronger and healthier, physically and mentally, than I did a year ago. I have always been active, my two passions being biking and hiking. I see improvement in both, as well, as my daily activities. I am so glad to have found Shelley and Bodhi Tree Yoga!.
Chris W.
Back on the Mat!
I have been practicing yoga with Shelley for nine years.
Recently, I had reconstructive hip surgery. I was seeing Shelley privately pre-operative to be aware of what to expect after surgery and the need for upper body strength. During recovery and my stay at home she keep the line of communication open for me. .
At home I continued my deep breathing, practiced my isometric movements that went with my limitations from surgery. Finish my physical therapy and recently returned to practicing yoga in studio in the Therapeutic Class.
Every class Shelley offers in her studio is a community treasure! I am so grateful to be back on the Mat
Debbie G.
The second time I attended regular Yoga Therapy classes was after breast cancer surgery. Having been out of my yoga practice for several months and dealing with surgical setbacks to my body, Yoga Therapy offered me a chance to ‘be normal’ again. I felt like I had returned home by entering the studio, placing my mat and asking my body to be balanced and quiet again. Yoga Therapy offered me entry back to a healing and healed place by assisting my mind and body to be balanced and positive. No doubt – there is work but it is gentle, not forceful and fearful. As my body was slowly repaired in its limits of movement, so was my mental performance by being with others and being happily aware of physical healing.
CT
Hi Shelley, thank you so much for having the Bodhi Tree Yoga studio. It is a real treat for us both to spend time learning yoga with your help... Paul and I both really appreciate your expertise We really enjoy the evening restorative practice with the full moon. So I just wanted to say thank you very much. :) Beth
All your Restorative evenings that I’ve been to have been excellent. Always enriching and the source of such connection to body and spirit. The bowls (sound bath) were wonderful and a lovely addition so it would be great to have that back again. You are a wonderful teacher and the richness you offer your students whenever you teach is truly a gift!
Thank you Theresa
All your Restorative evenings that I’ve been to have been excellent. Always enriching and the source of such connection to body and spirit. The bowls (sound bath) were wonderful and a lovely addition so it would be great to have that back again. You are a wonderful teacher and the richness you offer your students whenever you teach is truly a gift!
Thank you Theresa
I have been practicing yoga with Shelly at Bodhi Tree Yoga for a little over a year now. She is an amazing teacher, very knowledgeable, and every class is a little different and it is always a bit challenging, but in a good way. I can tell I am getting stronger and I just feel healthier all around. She makes everyone feel comfortable and is always able to offer modifications if someone is dealing with a sore back or tender knee. You will never feel pushed to do something that is uncomfortable. I had not been in a yoga studio for over 5 years, and I was a little nervous about doing yoga for a full hour, but the class goes by quickly and we always have time to cool down and reflect on our practice. If you have been thinking about trying yoga or getting back into a yoga studio I would highly recommend Shelly at Bodhi Tree Yoga.
Karen B
Karen B
We spent a month in SEQUIM and decided I should continue going to yoga sessions so I joined Bodhi Tree Yoga even though we were on vacation. It turned out to be a fantastic choice. The studio is in lower Sunland so location was ideal to where we were staying at Cedars Dungeness golf course. Shelley is a caring, knowledgeable and thorough instructor. I took 3 classes each week including a yin yoga class. I liked that she had eyes on everyone and caught my positions that weren’t exactly on mark. I always felt so good after each class…limber and flexible! Having done yoga classes for 15 years, I feel that I’m a pretty good judge of yoga instructors and Shelley is top notch!
Good luck and will miss you. See you next summer!
Ardyce
Good luck and will miss you. See you next summer!
Ardyce