Healing Stretch
from The Palm Beach Post | June 13, 2005
by Greg Lovett

WEST PALM BEACH -- Cleo Dutton of Boynton Beach relaxes Sunday while Lucile Palancher of Royal Oak, Mich., and Tao Huang of Lakewood, Ohio, (behind her) work to align her body, mind and spirit.

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Yoga class helps, head to toe
from The Detroit News
by Candice Cunningham | February 26, 2003

ROYAL OAK -- When Colleen Geyer, 32, started attending yoga classes two years ago, she found relief from her chronic back pain. "I never had any more back problems," Geyer said.

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THAI YOGA MASSAGE

After a series of Thai Yoga Massages, the severe pain and tightness in my neck and shoulders, numbness in my arms as well as interrupted sleep patterns have vanished. -Jane H- Thanks for the recent Thai Yoga Massage. I can sincerely say that it was the best treatment I have ever had! -Bruce Zagor-

SPECTRUM YOGA
I came to class tonight with pain in my lower stomach area that has been bothering me for a few days. Bad enough that I haven't been able to jog as normal. Whatever we did tonight helped immensely. I left class and didn't feel a twinge of pain. So, thank you for guiding me through the healing process.
-Meredith Mehra-

I recently underwent a very painful medical procedure and the breathing I learned in Spectrum yoga was the only thing that got me through it.
-Nancy Dziedzic-

I am beginning to redefine many muscles that I had been misusing or underutilizing. I feel more in control of my body and its destiny as age and health problems become more prominent. I also learned how to use breathing for increased emotional control. A great class to learn how to exercise with the inner force you possess.
-Rhonda Radatz-

My body shape improved (tone arms and legs, weight loss and enhanced posture) as well as my upper body strength and this class helped me to reconnect with my spirituality.
-Latonia Stewart-

I have muscle and joint pain due to fibromyalgia and Hepatitis C and needed to find less physically demanding ways to stay healthy and in shape. I definitely found the kind of exercise I was looking for! More joint flexibility and comfort upon starting my day.
-Anonymous-

Spectrum Yoga Basics is a great therapy for my damaged knee.
-Carol hanchett-Card-

I would definitely recommend this class. My experience was an internal one. A re-experience of challenging myself and rising the challenge... just for me!...
-Christina Jabbori-

Spectrum Yoga is a great way to "break in" to fitness if your're a novice. I keep coming back! I trust Lucile's input and teaching style. She is very supportive and intuitive.
-Vicki Algarra-

This experience has been extremely beneficial in my life mentally, physically and spiritually. Lucile is an extraordinary instructor!
-Ruby Kimpo-

Classes are taught in a way that you can control the intensity of the pose.
-Lori Dziurda-

I love the help with the stretches and positioning the body properly to get the greatest benefits.
-Karen Fitzpatrick-

I wanted to start something new and healthy. My expectations were more than satisfied. I can stretch much further. I have found true relaxation never before achieved. I think this class would benefit anyone.
-Jeff Stone-

Lucile is a fabulous instructor, very patient and focuses on individuals without creating an environment of competition.
-Debora Manther-

I lost some weight, improved flexibility and now employ some simple stretches at work.
-Jennifer Anderson-

I feel incredibly relaxed; the tension in my neck is gone. I am more aware of breathing. I use the techniques whenever possible at home.
-Rebecca Maziarz-

Lucile is generous with her instruction and compassionate.
-Lisa Bauer-

YOGA & PREGNANCY
I have already mentioned the effects I have seen with Spectrum yoga and pregnancy but as I am coming close to my due date, the benefits are even more apparent.

Just the other day my doula said to me, "you look much too comfortable to be due in three weeks". I was sitting on a loveseat in my home with my knees bent up on the chair. Sitting like I normally do. I know that this is due to the flexibility I have gained through regular Spectrum yoga practice.

I had someone recently say to me, "Meredith, how's your back doing?". I replied that it was fine. I have had very little back pain. He replied that it was hurting him to look at me because of my large belly protruding out. It is amazing that as big as I am, the only time my back is sore is when I have had a very long day of getting ready for the baby or have done a lot of walking. And more often than not, it's my feet that are hurting more. The strength that Spectrum yoga has given me in my back has resulted in little to no back pain throughout the pregnancy. I kept going to class up until my 34th week.

The other benefit, although there are many, is that the breathing techniques I learned through Spectrum yoga will definitely help during labor. During my time in class, I learned that in order to push myself a little further in a position, I needed to breathe deeply through the pain. This is the same premise I will use during labor. It just comes naturally now to breathe through a contraction. I can't tell you how much I appreciated your gentle nature and instruction during the classes.

I would absolutely recommend Spectrum Yoga for anyone but especially those who are newly pregnant. The benefits are really worth it!
-Meredith Mehra-