Testimonials
The girls had a fantastic time at the camp last week. They both have a new-found love of cooking! They learned so much about healthy eating! Discovering that they like Kale and Avocados and Mangos, well what a bonus! They have since become Smoothie Masters. Importantly, they had a chance to discover new things about themselves because you provided such a positive and fun environment. My daughter is always hesitant about going new places, but from day one she felt comfortable and relaxed. She did not want the week to end. Please keep us posted on next year as we will most definitely be back!
Melissa
I just wanted to take a second and tell how much Myla is enjoying her Wednesday night art class. I can feel her energy after a class and it is just amazing. She's having so much fun and learning a lot and we have had some great discussions afterward. She loves to talk about it and share what she is learning. She even teaches us how to do the crafts afterwards which has resulted in some great activities and conversations. We did a dream board together and it was so nice. Then she helped her little sister make her own Joy jar which was lots of fun and she also made one for a friend for her birthday. She is really shining in this program as I knew she would. Thank you for creating these wonderful moments and amazing classes.
Laura
Thank you so much for the gift of Radiant Girls. My girls had a most amazing week and still talk about it today. The things they took away from this experience are tangible and intangible and they are forever changed. I will continue to share your incredible place with those whose paths I cross. Blessings to you both for creating another safe and sacred healing space for my daughters."
Katharine
I came to Serenity Valley to help me as a working mother find, at first, some me time and long term support to recuperate from a severe injury. What I found was so much more; I found a retreat and a personal trainer that cares about the ‘whole’ me and not only during my session. I have been encouraged to do more, to think differently and to take my health into my own hands. I am encouraged (and yes sometimes pushed) to try something different and believe in myself, to reflect on my accomplishments and to take time to breathe and enjoy life.
Going to Serenity Valley isn’t a chore, it is now a place I run too with a smile on my face and I leave with an even bigger smile.
Amanda H.
My name is Matt and I have been going to Serenity Valley for over 2 years now and have nothing but the utmost respect for Gina and her team. I have a condition that needs additional care and attention to and Gina was more than willing to help establish what areas and routines would be best suited for me. She has helped me build and strengthen my core while assisting me with my flexibility and knowledge with respect to the body, mind and proper eating habits all in one controlled environment. The classes are usually a mix of different new techniques and equipment that all gym, studios are using today. I would highly recommend Serenity Valley if you're looking to lose weight, build muscle, incorporate a healthy lifestyle or to just meet new and exciting people. My back and core strength have increased since we have begun and I look forward to our sessions each week. Thanks for getting me mobile and back on my feet!
Matt R.
I have been a student of yoga for over 10 years. I have had many instructors some good some bad. In Gina's classes I have found that she has the perfect balance of knowledge and personality which she blends to create a class that is always different, challenging and fun. Gina's classes attract a mixture of women and men some of whom are beginners, some advanced. Everyone in class, beginner or advanced, is able to challenge him or herself and with Gina's encouragement we meet the challenges week after week. I always look forward to my Saturday morning yoga practice with Gina.
Rebecca
I have been in sports for the better part of half my life. Playing it at competitive levels and being a part of it at a professional level at my workplace. I have witnessed many ways of training and believe me; I have tried them all. I mean all of them.
Many years ago, the “yoga/Pilates craze”, I like to call it was sweeping people from work and i swore up and down that it wasn’t for me and that I would never try it.
Well, two years ago I very reluctantly enter the doors of serenity valley and met Gina and her staff. I can only say, I am sure glad I did! I started Gina’s yoga classes (the only male in the class, I might add) at a beginner’s pace. She was fine with that. My technique was terrible, and I was sweating like I was running a small marathon each class. I wanted to quit several times, but Gina kept encouraging me to stick with it and those results would come. I had joined a men’s softball team a year earlier so I thought that maybe this would help my swing.
The results I believe have been significant. I am the type of person that measures results through comparison. So, this what I can tell you:
230lbs down to 190lbs
29% body fat down to 18%
No more back pain! None!
Much more muscle tone
Size 40 waist to a 35
0 home runs in my first season of softball, 3 home runs in my first year of yoga, 8 home runs in my second year, 7 home runs in 6 games this season. (I have added this because I truly believe that the core strength, I have gained from yoga has completely given these results to me. There is no other explanation)
Golfing- a good drive was 250yds – now a good drive is 275yds (and it is not the club)
I added the last two results, because I hope if you read this you will understand I am an average guy that likes to play sports at the age of 40, and I can honestly say I am playing these games better at this age then I was doing when I was younger. If I had only taken up the sport of yoga/ Pilates when i was younger!! Hope to see you soon at Gina’s next class.
Thank you, Gina, for all your help!
Kevin DiPietro
Travel Coordinator, Toronto Raptors Basketball Team
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