Other Testimonials

“I am one of those people whose yoga practice ebbs and flows. Sometimes I go multiple times a week, and occasionally I don’t go for a few months at a time. But I always come back to Matt for instruction. His teachings offer something for everyone, whether you are looking for spirituality and meditation, gentle stretching and restoration, or strength, toning and balance. No matter what my body and mind need, I feel at home in his class.”

— Emily Bertani, MD.

“Prior to finding Matt, I felt like I could choose either a challenging OR a supportive yoga class depending on my needs. What I actually prefer is to have both! Matt brings a presence to his classes that I appreciate. We always warm up properly and by the time we get to harder poses, my body is ready, my wrists don’t hurt, and I don’t feel the “pain” within poses that I often do in other classes. My practice feels more full because of this. He encourages deep listening in your body - and brings creative ways of doing familiar poses that help you to feel like you are always doing a new practice, even though we are consistent with our poses. I appreciate the few minutes of kirtan in every class that helps to bring the presence and openness created in class home. Matt’s dedication to his own practice comes through in class and makes him a clear and gentle leader for any level of student.”

— Charlie Cavallo, LMT.

“When I first met Matt, I had only been practicing yoga for about 3 years (having been a runner for decades) and, as a “senior,” wanted someone with the intuition, knowledge, and comfort in adapting and guiding yoga for diverse student needs, levels, and goals. I discovered Matt in a studio near my first residence and immediately felt comfortable in his classes. His kind, gentle nature welcomed me to the studio and continued throughout the entire class. I began taking classes from him 2-3 times a week and always enjoyed his genuine concern and compassion for all of his students, his flexibility in sharing adaptations of various yoga poses and methodologies, and his modeling of his own journey as a life-long yoga learner. I especially loved his respect for and modeling of yoga practice as mind, body, and spirit interconnectedness. His earnestness and humility were also beautiful qualities that kept me open to new learning.

Initially, I thought I would try to find a studio in my own neighborhood, but as I’ve moved (and Matt’s offered classes at other studios) I find that the quality of the instructor and the classes is far more important than the location of the studio. Six years after my first class with Matt, I continue to thrive and grow as a yoga practitioner—still taking classes 2-3 times a week from Matt. At 63, my goal is to be a life-long yoga student and I’m delighted to say that Matt Nelson has been a significant inspiration for me in that endeavor.”

— Deb Parkinson