Di Glynn, You+ Yoga

I was a complete beginner when I started yoga with Di but I'd now have the confidence to go into any class anywhere. Yoga has really improved my mental wellbeing- as well as making me physically stronger and much more flexible (I couldn't even touch my toes when I started!). I've also lost weight - I've made many other lifestyle changes to help with this but I don't think I'd have been able to stick with them if it wasn't for what regular yoga practice has given me - i'm much more focused, calmer, and generally stronger and fitter. Di devised a programme that I could stick with, and over the last 10 months she's adapted it for me- it's got more and more challenging - and I love it! I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that Di has helped change my life!

Di is an exceptionally knowledgeable yoga teacher and has really helped me improve my practice. I've been doing yoga for years, but after 6 months with Di I've really noticed the different in my strength and flexibility. I feel like I've really toned up and can get deeper into postures. She's also helped me get into postures I thought I'd never do! (including crow which has long been my nemesis!). She spends time to understand what I want from the sessions, so I feel I've got more from yoga with her than I ever have before. She goes at a good pace and takes time to explain things when I'm uncertain - she's patient, caring and generally lovely.

Di is an exceptional teacher. She's hugely empathetic and knowledgeable and really concerned with catering to the individuals' needs. She is also able to change the focus/style of each class to suit each person (Often with very short notice sometimes and with conflicting needs!) I had a very bad back when I first started practising yoga, and over the last 2 years+ Di has really helped relieved pain, improve my core strength and provide me with exercises that I can learn and remember that have helped my pain enormously. Di is also a total pleasure to have in your home- She never makes you feel embarrassed or nervous. Her demeanour is incredibly reassuring and I value her classes hugely. She's a consummate professional and you know she always has your long term best interests and health and wellbeing at heart.

Di has been teaching my daughter, son-in-law and I, yoga for about two years now. We love her! She is such an impressive and skilled practitioner...teaches beautifully...always heck’s we are Ok as we go....pushes us ....but never too much...takes a huge interest in how we are as we arrive and leave the session...always turns up on time...is always client focussed...incredibly adapatable and always in a good mood! We simply wouldn’t trust anyone else to teach us now.

I’ve taken yoga in small private classes with Di for two and a half years. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about yoga, a communicative, thoughtful and considerate instructor, and an exceptionally friendly and lovely person. She takes the times to get to know each of us individually, and is always responsive to particular needs or injuries we want to address in class. From a total first-time beginner, Di has taken me to a stage where I’m comfortable practising alone and attempting some more advanced moves when in her class. Thanks to her classes, I’ve significantly reduced injuries and niggles from running and feel stronger and more flexible in the gym. I can’t recommend Di highly enough as a yoga teacher, and I plan on continuing our private classes with her for years to come.

With Diane's help I have learned to make the most of each yoga move, especially learning how to control my breathing technique to extend my movement. She has a gentle and encouraging approach which provides a calming environment in which to learn. She's an excellent teacher and also helps me deal with the challenges life throws at me.

Diane's skills make her an inspirational teacher. She is patient and observant. Always ready to encourage and gently correct. Her knowledge and understanding of the body is greater than any yoga teacher I have ever had. She's also lovely!