Testimonials
“Hema helped me move past the pain of a recent divorce. She knew of an old dream I had without me saying anything. She is amazing! So accurate! Hema has a wonderful gift. I am so grateful for the renewed hope I found through her reading. I left with a clear vision of what I wanted, feeling excited for the next chapter in my life.”
“I experienced the most amazing journey of healing with Hema. Her facilitation was exactly what I needed at the time I received it. The experience is so hard to describe but things opened up for me with Hema’s guidance. She showed me things I needed to see, things I probably knew deep down in my soul, but she was able to bring it forth. She helped me to see my worth and embrace my masculine. As soon as I got home after my session my partner instantly said “What’s happened to you? You look like you’re at peace.” Now I am on a whole new path. I’m reaching inside myself for something more and I’m more confident in my life, in my romantic relationship, in my peer interactions, with work, with family etc. I am so grateful for the healing that Hema shared with me.”
“A few months ago, I was recovering from burn-out and I was called to work with Hema for an energy healing. I spent two days with her as part of a healing intensive weekend and it was a wonderful experience! Not only was the energetic work itself transformative, but the discussions, movement and visualization exercises enable a much more holistic integration of the healing. Today, I feel incredibly more aligned, centered and resilient to life’s challenges. Thank you Hema for this deep and effective healing.”
“I was experiencing constant anxiety which caused me to have stomach aches and I was always feeling a deep sense of dread. I hadn’t had a romantic relationship for several years and couldn’t open up to people. After working with Hema, she helped me with her energy work to think more clearly and be more focused. I felt lighter - like I had a weight lifted off me. Things started to fall into place in my life and I was even able to face some deep seated relationship issues with my father that had been plaguing me for years. Now I’m confident, happy in my career and in a loving long-term relationship.”
About the Learn to Love Yourself workshop
“You hear the phrase “Learn to Love Yourself” often & I wasn’t sure what to expect... Hema presented information from her experiences & laced it with societal, media & ancestral influences. Allowing us the safety in sacred circle to explore/question some of our long held beliefs so we could release them & see ourselves differently. Quite thought provoking & informative! We were able to walk away with tools to upgrade our daily experience, including gentle yoga postures, & new found friends. I’m looking forward to her next class.”
“The Learn to Love Yourself workshop was truly amazing and transformative. Hema’s facilitation of the workshop was kind and compassionate, and allowed me to tap into feeling honored and special and worthwhile. I had some wonderful revelations. I intend to put what I’ve learned into practice to enhance my feelings of self-love and self-acceptance. I highly recommend this workshop for anyone who has ever had self-doubt, been critical of themselves, or felt “less than”.”
“The Learn to Love Yourself workshop was a life-affirming & life-changing workshop. Hema radiates compassion and grace. I really felt big shifts happening as we opened to the fullness of the experience. Both practical and aspirational, the workshop left me feeling hopeful, joyous and inspired.”
About Hema’s style of Yoga
"Think big guys would never do Yoga? Its for little skinny people? Not with Hema as your teacher. She tailors the workouts for your needs for that day! During the sessions gives insight into the philosophy of Yoga, and when we are done, I feel relaxed and energized, just looking forward to the next class."
Larry C, Sunnyvale, CA
"I have been taking Kripalu yoga from Hema for over a year now. She is a very caring teacher and tries to gear each class to our needs at the time. I always come away from class feeling calm and nurtured. My balance is much improved and I love the stretches that we do."
Marsha L, Santa Clara, CA
"Hema is a great teacher and she has helped improve my flexibility. Being flexible is important since I am a runner and need to stay loose and limber."
Hans, Sunnyvale, CA
"Hema is a very skilled, knowledgeable and compassionate teacher of Kripalu Yoga practice.
As an endurance runner, I have very much appreciated and greatly benefited from Hema's instruction on not only how to stretch, strengthen and attend to tight tendons and muscles, but have also learned the importance of living a mindfulness-based practice when attending to mind, body and spirit. Hema brings a caring and compassionate presence to her Yoga practice, supporting a person to "start with where he/she is at" and build skills gently from there."
Peggy A, Sunnyvale, CA
"I began taking classes from Hema a year ago. I am an endurance runner, and her knowledge of the specific aches and issues of runners and the ideal stretches was appreciated. Her gentle approach is not just to the body, but the spirit. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, Hema walked me through meditations that helped me when my anxiety arose. She even offered to call and walk me through meditations over the phone, if I needed any additional support. Hema's instruction is gentle, yet don't be fooled! The next day, your muscles will definitely feel that you've had a good workout. My only criticism is that Hema refuses to move next door to me, so that I can take her class whenever I please."
Miriam H, San Mateo, CA
"Having taken other yoga classes, Hema is the best. She understands what I need and leads the class so I come out feeling worked and energized. With a personal touch Hema leads you into a more spiritual experience with yoga, I would highly recommend her classes to anyone no matter your body type or physical shape."
Debby C, Sunnyvale, CA
"Hema's class was my first introduction to yoga. I found her to be a very gentle, caring, and sensitive teacher. "If it doesn't work, don't do it" seems to be her philosophy but she didn't let me get away without trying new poses. I also had to move out of my comfort zone a bit each time, but the results were worth it. I feel I made great progress with her instruction."
Bob S, Santa Clara, CA
"Other than daily dog-walking, I never exercise. When I come to Hema's class I feel tight and stiff, but afterwards I feel relaxed and loosened up.. That's the kind of teacher Hema is. I don't need to be a super "yoga person" - she makes me feel that wherever I am is okay. She always asks what's going on with me and adapts her class to support me, designing a stretch or a pose to help me with whatever I need. She is an encouraging, supportive teacher and her class has a feeling of acceptance and welcoming, addressing the connection between mind and body, breathing and relaxation. Hema is an ebullient, funny, warm and encouraging teacher and I look forward to every class we have together."
Anne W, Montara