Maria Gunstone - Originator of YOU & ME Yoga - maria@youandmeyoga.com

Testimonials

I am proud of my YOU & ME Yoga training programmes
and include comments from various course members who confirm the suitability
of the system for various individuals, professionals and organisations.
 

Yoga Teachers comments: Judy Rylance, BWYoga Teacher, Wakefield "A lively and interesting presentation with Maria's wealth of experience being a fascinating and essential part of the course. Excellent materials - very well researched &endash; a wonderful resource for future use. Highly recommended." Elaine Blake, BWYoga Teacher, S.N School Teacher, Yorkshire "The course activities were varied and a good mix. The most comprehensive and useful course materials I have ever received. Very clear, structured and detailed." Rachael Hemming, Yoga Teacher , Nottingham "I enjoyed the intensive course with Maria who is an amazing lady and an inspiration, with her drive, unwaivering interest & development in yoga for people with learning disabilities. I learnt much on the yoga teachers course and clearly have much to learn. I look forward to implement the learning guide and materials in due course." Therapists comments: Claire Hay, Clinical Team Manager, Greenwich Teaching Primary Care Trust "I think Maria is providing a wonderful service and has found a good way of making yoga accessible to all." Susan Cotterill, Occupational Therapist, Lanarkshire "I really enjoyed the three days (Levels 1 & 2) at Dundee University. It was great to experience a programme that will bring Yoga to people who may otherwise never have the opportunity, and in a way that makes it so accessible to them. It was a time of personal and professional growth for me and I am really excited about using the YOU & ME Yoga Programme." Janice Hext, Paedeatric Physiotherapsit, YOU & ME Yoga Trainer, RNIB Sunshine House School, Northwood, Middlesex "The case studies were enjoyable and all the children that participated enjoyed the sessions and progressed with many aspects of the yoga.   The school that I work at has children with multiple disabilities and the teachers in the school find that the YOU and ME system fits well into the curriculum.  The staff find doing the sessions with the children relaxing for them as well as the children".

Verifiers comments: External Verifier for YOU & ME Yoga Trainers' Certificated Programme "The programme for trainers is both comprehensive and effective. The trainers not only receive excellent instruction, but also have to demonstrate and provide evidence of their aptitude and competence in the practical application of YOU & ME Yoga. The scheme has unquestionably expanded opportunities for both students and trainers." External Verifier for pilot YOU & ME Yoga Students Certificated Programme "I have seen great improvements in the students' abilities in the following areas: balance, strength, coordination, body awareness, breath control, posture control, relaxation skills, and social skills. These abilities are necessary key skills to improve the students' vocational opportunities. Without doubt all these areas improve the students' quality of life." Healthcare Professionals comments: Elaine Harding, Whitehaven, Community Nurse, Learning Disabilities Team, YOU & ME Yoga Trainer, Cumbria Social Services "The teachers' training on the YOU & ME course is of high quality, very intensive, informative and professional. The course covers every aspect of the teaching of YOU & ME Yoga to clients, highlighting the need for the health, safety and welfare of clients. Attaining this knowledge enables the trainer to become competent and confident in teaching the system. This ensures the clients receive a high quality, safe-practice service, allowing them to develop mentally, physically and socially, and become more independent in all areas of life skills. Many observations on this have been made by other team members. The YOU & ME yoga Trainers' programme also contributed 3 Units towards my NVQ Level 3 Nursing qualification." Caroline Allen, Principle of Orchard Hill College, Carshalton - (RNIB Trainer) "YOU & ME Yoga has been tried and tested by people with profound and complex/severe learning difficulties/disabilities at Orchard Hill College. It is very popular with our students and our staff. It is clear and easy to follow and benefits students in terms of interaction, leadership, memory, anticipation, enjoyment, etc, as well as physically. The accompanying colour-coded materials are well presented, clear and accessible.