Testimonials

Irisa Roylance

My husband begged me to to stop in and give Nelda's Yoga Studio a try. It was my last hope of regaining my body and mind back. My first session was on May 1, 2018. That day was the day that for ever changed my life in so many ways. I could barely walk. The Dr's had told me they didn't know if I had early stage lupus or MS. Had been through many years of testings and nothing would show up. Yet my body was failing me. My right side was so weak. I looked like a walking dead person to be honest. I was in so much pain also. All over body pain. Nelda listened to my symptoms and we talked about my health in depth. She was very kind and caring. I have a brain lesion and sometimes I do not understand what i am being told. I know it frustrates many people but not once out of my 18 private sessions did Nelda ever get frustrated at me for doing a pose wrong or not understand her. She explained the pose till I got it with calmness and kindness. She had me working with the bungee ropes first. My body would be screaming at me by the time I left most sessions. It was a good scream, but it took me a few days to regroup. By the next session I was ready to roll again. I went from the bungee helping me to actually being able to get on the floor, after not being able to for three years. I went from barely walking in to her studio, to walking out the last session with such strength mentally and physically, that to be honest I didn't ever think I would regain. She helped me to gain my life back.

Thank you Nelda from the bottom of my heart!!

Anita Riska, Ph.D.

I am privileged to be her student for 14 years, during the winter months in Venice, FL. I have been doing Yoga more than 40 years in various places, with different instructors. She is trained in several kinds of Yoga: Thai Yoga; Vinyasa Style, Yin Yoga, Acro Yoga, Hatha Yoga and a couple of other styles. She practices all of these in her Yoga Studio, the YMCA, and on the beach.



She brings humor, joy and peace to many of her classes. It is evident how she loves Yoga, her students, her family, and animals. Nelda radiates a surplus of energy and determination. Her studio is meticulous. Nelda pays individual attention to everyone and their condition. She explains and demonstrates every movement, and it's medical and spiritual benefits. Gentleness and proper demands characterize her classes. I am never bored because of the great variability of exercises in her classes. To reinforce a final relaxation in every class, she puts a wet cloth over your eyes to reduce rapid eye movements. When you think that is already the end of the class - no way! Nelda prepares and distributes cups of tea consisting of healthy ingredients, like ginger and turmeric. When you are ready to leave, you are refreshed and rejuvenated.

Hillsman, Nokomis, FL

I began seeing Nelda 14 years ago. I had a European trip planned and had to cancel because I could hardly walk due to pain in my hips, feet, shoulder, neck, and elbows. I saw her for individual appointments for almost a year before I finally felt well enough and joined a group. I live without pain now and can do all the things I plan to and more. Nelda is not typical yoga therapist - she is determined, persistent, creative, and more often than not, inspired when she works with you, both individually and in a group.

The positions and the body posture, while doing yoga, are always being tweaked by Nelda until your body recognizes the new feeling and position. My joints, balance, strength, have improved remarkably, and I cannot imagine ever giving up Yoga. I have been through a few injuries and illnesses during this time, and believe Yoga with Nelda has helped to speed up my recovery."