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Testimonials about YoManTra

"I have attended Petra's monthly Manifestation
offering for many years. These sweet simple gatherings help me know what I
want to create in my life and the direction I want to be positively focused
on. We sit with closed eyes and "see" what comes when we focus on
each person's Manifestation item. So many things have come to pass through
the years. It is a sweet and deeply centering process that always has a few
fun surprises. Petra's presence and her ability to help with grounding through
guided meditation is remarkable. She embodies the tools she has learned in
her own spiritual development and is excellent at sharing these gifts."
August 22, 2021
~ Melissa in Pleasant Valley, NY

"I am so grateful to you and to our
yoga class last night dedicated to my sciatic pain relief. I actually slept
all night without waking up multiple times with pain. 2 nights ago, I had to
get up at 2 am to take more Ibuprofen. Last night, I didn't even take a pain
med before bed. I have not gone through a day or a night without the aid of
multiple Ibuprofens for the last few months and I am not in pain this morning!
I am so grateful that you so generously share your knowledge and experience
with us. You research our aches & pains and find postures that will help.
I woke up this morning full of gratitude and joy and also hope that this sciatic
pain can be managed through certain yoga poses." October 16, 2018
~ Maya in Wappingers Falls, NY
"Attending yoga at Petra's has been
one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I have learned in a nonjudgemental,
caring environment to perform my yoga practice. Although I cannot make it to
every session, even though the intention is there, that is OK.
Although new to yoga I have learned one life lesson so far that I will keep
with me forever. I have learned not to force things. To think that such a short
sentence could have such an impact. I now try to avoid forcing not only my
yoga positions but my own thoughts as well. The implications for this go on
and on. I am grateful." September 17, 2013
~ Cathy in Wappingers Falls, NY
"Although accustomed to group sports like basketball and soccer for my
exercise, I've found yoga to provide a welcome change a pace. It's a nice combination
of building strength, increasing flexibility and coordination and getting positive
energy and blood flowing throughout my body. Petra is very good at customizing
the workout to my capabilities and energy. My knee is still recovering from
surgery and we've done some great exercises for that. After a session, I feel
great!" August 24, 2009
~ Oliver in Poughkeepsie, NY
"We are truly fortunate to have you
as our yoga teacher! Thank you for the wonderful articles you send every week.
This last one on back pain made me realize I have not taken pain meds for my
back injury in a very long time. My injury dates back 20 years but has caused
me recurring pain every since but not in recent months. I have always noticed
an improvement in my handicap when I continue yoga and exercise but I don't
always have the discipline. I am very grateful to you as you help me with all
my aches and pains. You teach us wonderful methods to balance our lives."
May 15, 2017
~ Maya in Wappingers Falls, NY
A mutual friend introduced me to
Petra. During our first conversation, I learned that we share a mutual love
for our yoga practice and Yoga Nidra meditation. Ive been practicing
yoga for nearly 8 years. Once I took Petras class, I immediately noticed
her innate ability to heal and her passion for teaching. She is an especially
patient teacher of children, the disabled, and the elderly. I really enjoy
her assists with stretches. Petra offers a nice combination of both meditation
and core strength training, which ALWAYS is a great workout! Petra is very
well in tune with her surroundings and quickly restores harmony where there
is stress. Her beautiful and very clean space is a safe haven that
immediately welcomes you upon entering the door. It is filled with peace and
positive energy! Petra is a without doubt a very gifted teacher, healer, and
a wonderful friend. I would recommend her services to anyone." August
13, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value
~ Carmen in Fishkill, NY via LinkedIn
"Not to get overly mushy or philosophical,
but I have always believed that people come in and out of our lives when you
need them to. Such an odd set of steps led me to you and yoga (again), but
that's usually the way things happen. I say this because I feel my life completely
changing for the better in several ways, and I finally understand why all the
hoopla on yoga!
Today, I feel more grounded, and this annoying pain in my collar/shoulder area
is subsiding. I'm also noticing my flexibility is getting better, and I feel
strongly this is all a result of yoga. If we could repeat what we did last
night every week, I would be the happiest of campers. Feel sore in a good way
on my inner thighs, but everything else is just more relaxed.
You are blessed with a great gift, Petra, and I am blessed to be the recipient
of it. Your ability to put us into a state of deep relaxation, almost hypnosis,
as well as knowing when and how to best push us is truly remarkable. Can't
thank you enough......please know how much I am appreciating our yoga sessions!"
September 15, 2011
~ Barbara in Poughkeepsie, NY
"I wanted to attest to the wonderful
abilities you possess. It was your caring guidance and gentle direction throughout
the yoga nidra session that lead me to a state of peace and relaxation. It
was remarkable how the before and after energy analysis with Melissa Waterman's
Kirlian camera proved that after your nidra yoga class my chakras were aligned
and in perfect balance." April 27, 2014
~ Pat in Wiccoppee, NY
"I met Petra through a mutal friend
that asked me to take a yoga class with her. I immediately wanted to go with
her since I had needed to get into an exercise program and thought yoga would
be a perfect way to not only exercise but relieve stress.
I instantly felt a connection and a warmth to Petra. Her Yoga classes are absolutely
the best - she is a wonderful instructor. She focuses on the needs of her students
and really listens to them if they have a specific problem they need to work
on in class. She creates an ambience in the Yoga room that is so relaxing and
beautiful. There is soothing music playing - candles lit - she creates such
a good feeling and vibe. When I leave the class I feel energized and peaceful
- like I'm walking on a cloud!
I can't thank Petra enough for everything and would not only recommend her
classes - I feel that they are a must for these stressful times on our beautiful
planet Earth." April 29, 2011
~ Becky in Poughquag, NY
"For several months now, I have
seen Petra regularly for Breathing/Pranayama, Yoga Therapy, and Manifestation.
Petra is a very passionate teacher with a broad knowledge about yogic philosophy,
anatomy, and various aspects of energy work. She never ceases to amaze me with
how in tune she is with her students regarding their capabilities and limitations
during Yoga Therapy sessions. She always goes to her bag of tricks to customize
a routine for the student's specific needs. Aside from her teaching capabilities,
Petra is also an extraordinary mentor to me. I always found Petra in high spirits
and in harmony with her surroundings, and I can feel how I pick up that energy
during visits with her. The effects of the practices have changed my relationship
with the world - I now love life!!! I went to Petras New Year Manifestation.
I was blown away to find out that the top item on my manifestation wish list,
I want the relationship with my son to be healed, came true instantly.
This was something I had not dared to hope for. That night, at one of clock
in the morning, the phone rang. It was my ex-wife asking me to come to her
house right away, since my estranged son wanted to speak to me, after a whole
year of non-communication! Since then, I have been building a relationship
with my son, we are finally able to talk, and this change is truly amazing
to me. The relationship with my ex-wife, which had been very tense, has also
improved for the better between the three of us. Petra has introduced me to
breathing practices, visualizations, mantras, and chanting. I immediately resonated
with a mantra she suggested to me, and after chanting it with Petra for a few
minutes, had an awesome experience of a crystal clear and empty mind, which
lasted for over half an hour. I am thankful for having Petra in my life as
my mentor, and highly recommend her services to anybody who is seeking to explore
a path towards the true self, and to seeing the world through the eyes of the
heart." March 10, 2011
~ Aldo in Mount Kisko, NY
Petra's ability to work holistically
is impressive. The level of knowledge and technique she draws from is amazing.
Additionally, Petra is a very good teacher and extremely inspiring - perfect,
actually, for this type of healing work. Her insight and understanding of individuals
and their needs as well as her enthusiasm, support and genuineness is priceless
and greatly appreciated. A comfortable and therapeutic experience is always
guaranteed when working with Petra. When Petra says she can help you, it is
because she can. As a woman of her word, she has helped me and continues to
do so. Thank you, Petra. October 24, 2010
~ Sandra in New York City, NY
I met Petra about four years ago
and felt an instant connection with her. Petra is trustworthy and reliable,
and helps me put my life in perspective with her practical and insightful view
towards life. I see life challenges in a different way. I used to live a life
full of regrets; today, I do not want to live like that anymore. Hence, I'm
currently going through the divorce I have craved for many years; I had just
never found the strength to overcome my fears to make this step. I'm facing
my weak spots through Petra's help and through the energy work she offers,
and am looking forward to living a more peaceful and harmonious life.
January 25, 2011
~ Barbara in Somers, NY
Petra has more than once helped
me to restore myself when I was deeply depressed and physically drained. Petra
listens carefully to how I describe my situations and myself. She connects
to guidance from Spirit about how to help me with them. She has a big toolbox
of healing methods to draw from, having studied multiple techniques. She balances
her powerful intellect with her heart and compassion. She is a great yoga teacher.
I found her yoga class to be as uplifting as a healing session. I felt that
wherever I was in my physical body was ok. I could celebrate myself as I learned
and desired to be able to do more. My muscles relaxed, my spine seemed to realign
itself during the session, and I slept deeply that night. I look forward to
continuing my yoga journey with her! May 19, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative
~ Mary in Newburgh, NY (via LinkedIn)
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