Kathryn Budig, Yoga Teacher, Los Angeles
Such a lovely soul and yogi... Such a joy to practice with you this weekend
Laure F., Thonon (France)
I was suggested to start yoga by my physiotherapist, so I did six month ago with Julien Levy at Centre Kalya. As a jogger I had aching body and joints, and needed to be more aware of my body. Month by month, breath control and understanding have become daily habits, helping me with everyday stress. Step by step, breath by breath, my body has become more flexible. It’s a real pleasure to observe my evolution.
Julien’s teachings have been determinant in this evolution. Before my first class, I’ve discussed with Julien who shared his passion for yoga, the benefits of his personal practice and how much he loves teaching. As a teacher, he is very present, listening with attention to each student needs, taking a lot of care of misalignements. His patience, sense of humor and always smiling face make his class very pleasant. Thus, it’s always a pleasure to receive a shiatsu or thai massage from Julien.
Kalya is a heaven where I really enjoy working my body, mind and spirit out, and feeling the evolution deep inside.
Jacques D., Thonon (France)
My wife and I have discovered Yoga at the Kalya Center
He is taking a lot of care in adapting the various activities and positions to each one of us.
My wife has had a severe trauma at one shoulder, and he is tailorly giving her advices about the limits that she has to respect.
The training room is kept perfectly clean and clear. Both of us appreciate more and more this friday evening session, which helps us to have a good switch between the work week and a relaxing week-end.
Christian B., Thonon (France)
Sportsman of the youngest age, now almost 60, I always had an image of Yoga through preconceived "sentimental" ideas and "volutes of incense". Suffering from unbearable lumbar pain, fitness and stretching have helped me to stay in good shape and to relieve pain. But my first relaxing yoga class with Julien has been a “wow” experience. A miracle occurred, the firm and stabbing pain could disappear all at once. Step by step, my body amazed me by it’s new abilities that made me hooked. I’m now able to practice out of the mat with simple movements which relieve me very fast and increase joy and energy. Thank you so much from a yoga sceptic turned yoga addict.
Christine B., Thonon (France)
Practicing yoga twice a week with Julien (both dynamic and relaxing yoga) quickly made me notice a clear improvement of my flexibility, an evident muscular strengthening and considerable modification of my posture. My body seems loose and light, the weight of years flies away! An attentive teacher, Julien guides us and helps us to explore and push our limits yet respecting them. He gives warm and joyful yoga class which make me relaxed and calm. I can’t wait for the next one !
Eliane B., Thonon (France)
Why practicing yoga? At 60-year-old, I looked for an activity which brings me body awareness, calms my mental and evacuates all the stress accumulated during my professional life; that is, free the tensions. I thus rediscovered yoga by hoping that it could bring me body and mind relaxation to preserve a good health; and flexibility, balance and mobility without assaulting my joints and keeping a "vehicle in perfect state".
More than a practice, it is a real teaching I receive during yoga class with Julien Levy. He knows perfectly how to make me enjoy his art and passes on his knowledge and know-how with passion. He is always present to explain the meanings and benefits of asana. He supervises softly but firmly postures asking us to surrender with the breath.
He invites to try, without forcing and is in tuned with each student needs. I appreciate his simplicity and kindness.
I can really say that yoga brings me peace, calm and serenity; I feel my lighter body and am more in tuned with my sensations. I know see life, human beings and myself with new eyes. Thank you Julien.
Fanny F., Evian-les-Bains (France)
It’s been one year since I take yoga class with Julien Levy. Attending his yoga class is a breath of fresh air, they allow me to feel alive, to re-connect in my body and my physical sensations. Besides strength and flexibility, I really feel better in my body, mind and spirit. Whether it is a dynamic yoga class involving unsuspected muscles, or a relaxing class involving more breathing methods and visualization, Julien is gifted, teaching with kindness and integrity. Thanks to him to pass on so well this art!
