I've known Barbara as both a personal yoga instructor and as a fellow teacher (she taught yoga/movement at the Fleetwood Theatre Summer Camp). In both cases, I found her to be encouraging, positive and nurturing. There is no doubt she knows her material and is thorough in her instruction. The students at the camp (young teens) were very responsive to her instruction and took away a good basic understanding of yoga after a relatively short time. She loves what she does and communicates it in the very way she presents the material. She loves what she does and communicates it in

the very way she presents the material. She is a gentle, caring instructor who always puts her students at their ease and effortlessly coaxes the best from them. - Nelson Sheeley, Artistic Director, Fleetwood Stage

I've known Barbara for almost 10 years. Her practice has always been mindful, present, and fully embodied. Her radiance and joy are infectious. She is compassionate and offers all of herself. Barbara is a gift to the yoga community, a real gem! - Jillian Pransky, Director of Restorative Yoga Training, Yoga Works International, Co-Director of Bright Spirit Yoga Training.

We'd never taken yoga before our private classes with Barbara. We didn't know what to expect. But right from the beginning her gentle and supportive style worked it's magic. Because of her teaching, we feel that Yoga has become a very important, integrative part of our lives, bestowing on us a healthier, more relaxed and mindful lifestyle. It is with gratitude that we highly recommend her as a teacher. - Michael Oakes and Jennifer Wells, private students

I joined Barbara Preminger's yoga class in April 2007 as part of my stress management program. Soon her class turned out to be my most effective tool by far for stress reduction.Some of the health benefits of Barbara's yoga class are easy to measure and quantify: in the first few months my blood pressure consistently dropped after the class by 20 points. Now it remains stable in normal range at all times even after I stopped taking the blood pressure medications and thus avoided their harmful side effects. Other health benefits may be more difficult to quantify but may be just as important: I

have more energy, I am more productive, I have better concentration. I attribute these results to Barbara's careful selection and combination of poses, exercises and relaxation. Barbara pays personal attention to every participant and to every detail, her cheerful nature provides for friendly and cordial atmosphere. My only concern now is how to survive the summer vacation without the benefits of Barbara's yoga class. - Wesley Dittrich

Barbara is a supportive and loving teacher. Her guidance helps you create space and freedom in your body, and serenity in your mind. When the day's stress contracts and tightens me physically and my monkey mind begins the chatter, I head for Barbara's yoga class. Her classes are challenging yet gentle and she takes time with each student getting to know them in order to provide an uplifting experience. You leave her class with a renewed spirit and physical release. Barbara truly helps her students better understand and appreciate the mind/body connection and the importance of the breath. But I suppose I most appreciate her sense of humor. She has a lovely sense of ease and lightness of heart that I just love. You are in the presence of a very special teacher!!! - Colleen Smith Wallnau

I have been taking Barbara's Sunday night restorative yoga classes for about a year now. It is my favorite way to start my week and I am sad when I have to miss a week. At the end of the class, I feel relaxed and invigorated and ready to begin another week in a positive light. I highly recommend her classes; you will walk away feeling at peace with yourself and the world around you. Thanks Barbara. - Sharlette Yates

I'm very happy to have the opportunity to say how much I appreciate Barbara's classes. I look forward to Sundays and, on the few occasions when I can't attend because of family or business obligations, I'm disappointed. Barbara's class - and Yoga - have become part of my life. I appreciate her patience and guidance, her cheerfulness and expertise. We have a great time and learn in a non-threatening environment. It's a lot of fun! Barbara is a great teacher!We're so lucky! - James Kanze

Barbara's Restorative Class is the equivalent of a visit to a spa! - Jeanette Jimenez, student

I am so thankful for having Barbara as an awesome teacher, her style, spirit and practice have helped grow a practice I love and one that directs benefits to the world! Gracias! -Jeanette Jimenez

Barbara was my first yoga teacher and though I have practiced with many other teachers, I continue to come back to her classes. Barbara is a very experienced teacher and can successfully teach the most mixed level class. Barbara's expertise allows her to provide a variety of modifications for any type of yoga student. She is also not the teacher that will sit in the front of the room and just rattle off poses, but will actually model for you and provide the perfect amount of adjustments to your form. Barbara welcomes all questions and concerns in her class. She always reminds her students

of the mindful part of yoga and that we are not just here to work up a sweat. Her care for her students is always present. You feel like you have had a private yoga session in even the most crowded classes. - M. Baker, Teacher of the Deaf