what her students say

 
 

~Catherine Porter
 

"I am grateful to have Diane as a teacher. She is intuitive in assessing what sequence to practice, whether it is gently coaching me to push myself or to engage in restorative postures. She exemplifies the essence of a great teacher, healer and motivator, showing you the way and inspiring you to achieve your goals while making the practice fun with humor and pacing. Her unique style includes reading well-selected poetry during savasana that helps center your soul and illuminate life."

 ~Laura Fenster
 

"One of the things I love most about yoga with Diane is the way she is able to combine not only the poses of yoga, but the insights and philosophy of yoga into each class. Every time I attend, I leave feeling that the practice was as much for my strength of mind as it is for my strength of body.

Diane is exceptionally open to the experience of each of the students in her class. At any moment when we either express physically or verbally a misunderstanding of a particular pose, Diane is able to give a deeper explanation or demonstration. She seems to see our challenges as an opportunity for deeper, more thoughtful education.

Diane is unbelievably adept at "reading" her students. She kindly reminds us to listen to our bodies, to make this a practice of both being and accepting who we are, despite our many steps faltering from the path."

~Debra Perrin
 

"After moving across the Bay to Berkeley, I felt yoga-homeless for a year or two, until I found Diane. Diane's teaching is inspired, heart-felt and joyful. She leads us in deep, long-held yin postures and meditation, balanced with challenging yang sequences — all in a celebratory blend of ritual, intention, seasonal connection, breath and awareness practice, yamas, nyamas, and poetry! In practicing with Diane, I feel deeply nourished, grounded, grateful and open. She inspires me to live my yoga!"

~Susan Thompson
 

"Diane’s lighthearted sense of humor and deep spiritual intention makes for a vibrant and accessible yoga experience. In her classes, private sessions, retreats, and all day workshops I have always left inspired and renewed mentally, physically, and spiritually."

 ~Rory Caygill

"Diane provides instruction that is both deep and subtle. She is gifted in imparting asana practice and equally important in the development of a genuine and heartfelt spiritual outlook. Each class offers quiet growth and builds internal strength for the practicing yogi and yogini."

~Davis Baltz