Amanda Guzzo

What to say about Amanda that hasn't been said ... she is life changing is the kindest, best-humored way possible. I first met her through a month's worth of library-sponsored chair yoga classes. At the end of that series, our group was so enthusiastic, we convinced her to continue with us in one of the member's private home. Then came the pandemic... and she's continued with us twice weekly via Zoom. In all these venues, she gave excellent classes, feedback, and encouragement. As another review stated: "In group classes Amanda is joyful, connected and gives clear instruction. She is a patient teacher and always brings a sense of humor and a lightness to class. With that said she also really knows how to make you work." Amen! From a personal perspective, I am now 68, and had left my yoga practice behind for over ten years, having developed a back condition that doctors thought might leave me disabled. I was very tentative with beginning the classes. Within two weeks, I touched my toes again for the first time in a decade, and haven't looked back since! Cannot wait for the chance to work with her one-on-one when the the pandemic dies down. She's just exceptional, with a genuine warmth and seemingly endless patience. Love her. Wish her well in everything!

I have been taking group yoga classes from Amanda for a year and a half. I have also worked with her one-on-one to improve some of my techniques and increase my ability to get into yoga poses. In group classes Amanda is joyful, connected and gives clear instruction. She is a patient teacher and always brings a sense of humor and a lightness to class. With that said she also really knows how to make you work. Her Vinyasa flow classes are challenging and fun at the same time. She often introduces new poses and spends time breaking them down to better help us students learn. I always feel so refreshed and like I got a killer workout when I leave her class. The one-on-one work I did with her was to focus on improving my Chaturangas, Shoulder Stands and Crow pose. In our weekly sessions she had a routine planned out especially for me, my body (I'm a curvy gal) and my abilities. If I was not understanding or able to learn a pose she was quick to pull out other transitions or strength training exercises to build me up to the pose. After all our work I am not able to do shoulder stands and my up dog is 100 times better than where I started (Crow is another story!) Without her specialized attention I can honestly say I wouldn't have been able to nail these poses on my own. I cannot recommend Amanda enough. If you are looking for a down-to earth, intelligent, compassionate and knowledgeable Instructor to help you work towards your goals I cannot think of anyone better for the job.

I discovered Amanda after I was sufficiently healed following back surgery to start exercise again. I had practiced chair yoga elsewhere so I was familiar with the practice. Amanda's approach to chair yoga is the best. Sessions with her are helping to keep me on my feet. She is also welcoming, helpful and friendly. I would recommend and have recommended her to others. Sandra G., June 19, 2020