*For Information on Group Kripalu Yoga Classes at Rosemary Court in downtown Sarasota click  here*

*For Information on my new DVD "Feel Better Now Yoga" and  book "Feel Better Now Meditation" click here*

Private Yoga Lessons

Discover how quickly you can change your life...

Now You Can Lose Weight, Recover From Injuries, Increase your Flexibility and Energy, Be More Relaxed, And Look And Feel Younger When You Work With Me in One on One Yoga Sessions.

Hi. My name is Gary Halperin, and I am a professional level certified yoga instructor offering one on one personal yoga sessions in the Sarasota area.

In a personal session, you will learn yoga at your own pace and for your own body. You will experience the benefits of individual instruction and feedback as you practice breathing, stretching, strengthening, and relaxing.

Yoga - It's Not What You Think

Yoga is not a religion or any form of worship. It's about getting in tune with your body and working with your body to give it what it needs.

If you think you need to be an Indian holy man who can twist his body into a pretzel to do yoga, you're missing the message here. Yoga is for everyone. It doesn't matter if you can't remember the last time you exercised or even if you believe you can't get back into good shape, lose weight or increase your flexibility. Personal yoga sessions can work for you.

My clients typically report to me an amazing list of physical benefits including their blood pressure decreasing, balance and flexibility increasing, posture improving, ability to sleep improving, strength and energy levels increasing, their immune system getting stronger, and their weight normalizing.

Even more amazing, if you have suffered an injury and are in pain, yoga may rapidly aid your body in naturally healing itself. Many physical therapists are aware of the healing power of yoga and suggest their clients take private yoga lessons.

My Yoga Story—Weight Loss and New Perspective

I discovered yoga 16 years ago after graduating from college. I was overweight, tired, and trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. Without knowing at all what I was getting into, I went for a 2 week retreat to the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts. I had never done yoga before. In fact, I did not even know what yoga was or what a yoga class looked like. Yet somehow I had a felt sense that I had come to the right place to experience and learn something new and valuable.

At Kripalu I was exposed for the first time to "Eastern thought." I began a journey inward. I questioned if the purpose of my life was to be outwardly successful. I learned that there was another way to approach and think about life that was not based on worldly success but on cultivating compassion, balance, peace, acceptance, presence, and non-judgmental awareness within myself.

After 3 months of practicing yoga, I had more energy, felt great, and had lost 20 pounds!!!!!

Students' Successes and Comments

Here is one example of how my private yoga sessions have helped my clients.

I did private sessions twice a week for about 2 years with a married couple, both MD’s. Their flexibility improved tremendously, they felt more relaxed and at peace at work and in their life, and, most important to the husband, his golf game improved dramatically!!!!!!!!

Student Commments

"Thorough, articulate, knowledgeable, and sometimes humorous teacher"

"Love your yoga classes because without exception I have always felt more relaxed after a session."

"I love how Gary encourages me to practice self-acceptance. I always leave feeling better emotionally as well as physically."

"The sessions help keep me doing yoga regularly. And I like your practical manner--some yoga teachers are too "far out" there for me to relate to."

"The peace and loving energy of the sessions--Your enthusiasm and encouraging support always made me feel like every class was my first class."

"I truly like his class more than any other yoga class I have attended."

"Your teaching technique: light touch, professional and patient manner."

"I truly enjoyed my first yoga class...Thank you for an experience which had me walking away 'lighter' than when I walked in."

 

"This one class captured the full essence of yoga."

 

"I tell my friends that anyone can do your yoga class."

 

"I look forward to yoga class. It is often the highlight of my week."

 

"This is the most relaxing place in Sarasota."

You might just be surprised at how quickly and easily your body begins to recover and respond. I've worked with clients of all ages - from young children to senior citizens. I never fail to be amazed by the ability of the human body to adjust and recover from injuries and limitations.

I never push clients beyond their abilities and most importantly - I encourage you to listen to your body. In many cases as people age, their bodies became stiff and less flexible over time. It may take some time to recover. Pushing you or forcing you beyond your abilities could aggravate problems. This is one of the most important reasons why someone with physical challenges should only work with a private instructor.

What Your Yoga Sessions Are Like

When I come to your home or office for a private yoga lesson, all you need is some comfortable clothing to wear and an exercise or yoga mat or large towel.

YES - You will gently begin working muscles according to your ability.

YES - I will explain and demonstrate all of the moves and positions for you.

YES - I will guide and assist you as you begin to move your body into the proper positions.

YES - I will be patient and encouraging.

YES - I will motivate you to make positive changes in your life.

YES - Your mood may improve and your overall well-being may increase.

YES - Anxiety and depression may decrease.

YES - Your concentration and memory may improve.

YES - Your sense of self-esteem and concentration may improve.

NO - You will never be pushed beyond your abilities.

NO - I don't believe yoga is one size fits all. We start very slowly and you will be able to get into the poses.

Limited Personal Client Sessions Are Available Now

Your quality of life begins to improve as soon as you pick up the phone and call me at 941-952-0960. We'll set up a convenient time for your first class. Some people work out with me once a week; others want to work out more often. You decide.

I look forward to meeting you.

NOTE:  ALL ONGOING PRIVATE YOGA SLOTS ARE CURRENTLY TAKEN.  PLEASE CALL 941-952-0960 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LIMITED SHORT-TERM PRIVATE SESSIONS AND/OR TO BE PUT ON THE WAITING LIST FOR A LONG TERM PRIVATE SLOT.

Sincerely,

PS. My schedule fills up quickly so if you are serious about making significant improvements in your life, pick up the phone and call me at 941-952-0960 or email.

You can watch clips of my DVD "Feel Better Now Yoga" which illustrate my teaching style by clicking here.