"I have been coming to Mel's yoga class for the last two years. I try never to miss a class because the way she teaches is so beneficial to me on a physical and spiritual level. Mel's clear instructions and knowledge help to guide each individual and the group through an inner awareness and subsequently a deeper connection to the poses. As a person Mel is very alive and consciously engaged in the real world but is also a guide to other ways of being. The world is a better place for her being here." Diana 

'I have found yoga very strengthening and grounding. In inner yoga we do various almost pilates like stretching which works very deeply and successfully. I enjoy the relaxation/meditation at the end it never feels long enough. I would have no hesitation to recommend.'  F

 "Yoga has a very positive effect on my well being. Provides total body workout, increases flexibility and strength and boots energy levels.  And also to thank you for your teaching and the benefit I always get after every class. " Frank 

 "I have been going to Mels class now for nearly two years and it has become a very important part of my life. I have learnt to start to make friends with my body and its connection to my mind. Mel teaches in a way that makes me feel immediately at ease whatever state my body finds itself in. She manages to organise each sesssion in such a way that seems to deal with whatever issue my body currently has! And watching her demonstrate and explaining the poses and how our bodies work is always fascinatiang and inspiring." Alankar

 "Despite being fat and fifty, I've being going along to various classes for 8 years and although still 'no warrior', I have never felt better. I've tried them all, hatha, iyenger and pilates but its only when I got to Mel's class did I find a class that's a joy to attend (rather than oh gawd it yoga tonight). I love the non competitive nature, the amalgamation of all the other classes I've ever attended and the only one I leave with my soul at peace. " Michele

 "In our Yoga class, Mel manages to be attentive to all our individual levels, needs and problems. 

For the last 3 years that I have attended Mel's class, I always felt the physical and mental benefits of her sessions for the following 2 to 3 days and only realise how beneficial attending Mel's Yoga classes when I am unable to attend.

Mel's classes are the right mix between effort, gaining flexibility, learning, relaxation, calming, well being, all this with a pinch of humour and never being boring."Clinio

"I've been practising yoga with Mel every week for the last three years and yoga has become a necessary part of my life, just like sleep or food. It energises and restores harmony to me when the events of the busy week have knocked me off balance. It puts me back in touch with who I am and gives a very great sense of confidence in the wisdom of my own being. I enjoy regularly experiencing this kind of practical spirituality with other people." Lois 

"My journey into Yoga of the Heart with Mel Softley has been for me a transformational experience. It has given me an appreciation and depth of understanding of my body that was absent before my practice. It has enriched my life and also improved my health and general well being. I now cannot conceive a life without Yoga in it. Mels teaching contains for me, the right balance between spirituality and exercise that enables you to embark on a practice at your own pace and depth. It is a deeply enriching experience and one that I would highly recommend."  Amanda

 Mel is a very compassionate, knowldgeable and supportive yoga teacher. She is able to adapt poses to suit each participant and treats everyone individually. I highly recommend her classes. Jane