CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

“Working with Danika has been a life changing experience. I have been through years of talk therapy but never connected with my body like this before. Danika’s gentle and intuitive approach helped me learn how to be with my emotions in a safe way. She knew when to ease off and when I could handle a bit more and we went slowly making sure I felt safe with each step. Thanks to her guidance I am now in such a better place and my frequent panic attacks have stopped happening, the breathing work we have done has made a huge difference. I can’t recommend her enough.”
​Anonymous, Hamilton, NZ
"I contacted Danika in early January after I had spent most of the previous year struggling with Long Covid.  I had started to improve, and I knew that movement was important to my recovery, but that it had to be gentle and tailored to my needs to ensure that it did not trigger the overexertion / crash cycle.   
Danika is a yoga therapist – not just a yoga teacher.  At our very first session she took a detailed “case history”.  From there she was able to build me an individualised programme.  Almost immediately working with Danika I found that I experienced a loosening of tension and increased openness in my rib cage and shoulders.  Slowly but steadily my breathing started to feel more comfortable.  My fatigue dropped away and I was able to get back to the things I was doing before – all with a feeling of being a bit more grounded.
I have also gained the confidence and capacity to attend local yoga class and know that I am doing it safely, for example, making the adjustments for my hypermobility and to pace myself according to my energy levels. 
Danika teaches the Buteyko breathing method.  As an asthmatic, I had heard of this technique, but I had never given it a try.  I have found that having a daily breath work practice has transformed my energy levels and my ability to find moments of calm in the day.  It is now a daily habit that I am very grateful for.  I recommend Danika's services to others." 
Melanie, Auckland 
“I tell my friends that seeing you is like going on a retreat, but having an all in one place for body, mind and emotional healing. You always intuitively know what I need when I come through the door. Even with all the stress I’ve been through lately from the cyclone during our session today I felt completely relaxed like I was levitating.”
Brenna, Auckland
"Danika is the best practitioner who I have ever worked with. I was diagnosed with glioblastoma almost a year and a half ago and had an awake brain surgery and radiotherapy and chemotherapy. My whole central nervous system needed gentle work even for the most simple movements. Danika is very careful that I fill my movements with tenderness and understanding as time is key to healing myself. Part of what really helps in this journey is a guided meditation which makes me feel very secure and part of the presence. This was difficult in the past, because I did different only aerobic yoga but didn’t understand the importance of the being in the present. After working with Danika I feel physically and emotionally stronger. Our sessions are such a lovely time of my week. Many thanks to Danika and I would recommend her to anyone.”
Sandra, Ireland, UK
"Finding Danika has been a real gift. I was new to yoga when I searched for a place to start and now I feel what I get from our sessions is invaluable. Each practice is healing and empowering in an environment that's professional, empathetic and caring. She seems to be able to effortlessly tune in to what I need, be it movement, stillness, focus or calm. I am very grateful to have met her and to be able to benefit from her vast experience and learning. Danika is one of those wonderful people that makes a difference. 🙏🧘‍♀️"
Sue H, Auckland 
"Danika is AMAZING. I have explored so much of myself in my work with her this year. She creates a safe space where I can be myself and I feel very supported and not judged as I have worked through and healing past trauma. She is warm, compassionate and seems to know exactly what is needed each time and tailors each session to me for just what I need. I feel much more comfortable in my body and can breathe easier and have a different perspective on things."
Simone M, Auckland 
"I was feeling hopeless and ready to give up looking for answers when my son took me to see Danika for a program. I had spent the last 30 years in crippling pain and fatigue and taking many medications that didn't work. After following the guidance for a few months and also making the diet changes in the program I couldn't believe the difference. I no longer need to take all that medicine and have my life back. I cannot thank you enough. I highly recommend Danika and Christian and the work they do."
Erin, Grey Lynn, Auckland 
"Danika is an immensely insightful, intuitive and skilled healer. Her classes are THE most accessible, nourishing and deeply explanatory I've attended in my yogic practice. 

As a legally blind woman, she accommodates my special needs with great patience and compassion. For instance, my issues with balance have made me feel very despondent and despairing about my own abilities. Her care and guidance using the concept of 'stilling a candle flame from it's flickering' as a kinetic-sense stabilizer (rather than a visual focus point) was genius... and most effective!"

I highly recommend the Yoga Wellness Clinic (Breathing to Heal) and it's kaupapa - deeply spiritual heart & soul centered healing through yoga.... it's nutritional and delicious!!
Caitlin Smith - Jazz Singer, Poet, New Zealand
"For the last few years I have had issues with my back, primarily due to a fall injury I sustained while serving in one of NZ's branches of the military. Every morning involved waking up with pain and muscle spasms that lasted for hours before I was able to move freely. The injury prevented me from wanting to exercise in case it was aggravated and my condition worsened.

My fiancé convinced me to  attend. I would say the transformation of my life in the short time we have been attending is just this side of miraculous. I no longer wake in pain, my flexibility has improved ten fold and I've found I can do more, more confidently with regards to everything from exercising to taking my two girls out for a walk without having to stop 20 minutes in because my back has seized up."
Andre King - Actor, Comedian, Writer, New Zealand
“Working with Danika has been a game-changer for me! It took a while but my asthma is totally gone, and I don't need inhalers anymore. My sleep apnea and snoring are also way better. Plus, I've noticed other health improvements, all because we changed the way I breathe. It's pretty amazing!"
Cliff, Auckland
“I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for all that you've done for me over the years. You have been an absolute lifesaver, and I truly mean that.
Your sessions have been more helpful to me than years of traditional therapy sessions. I always walk out feeling like I have gained a new perspective and am more calm and clear-headed. It's amazing how much you have helped me improve my mental clarity and reduce lifelong anxiety.
I also want to thank you for helping me through the chronic pain before my surgery. I couldn’t have managed without you.
You have made a profound impact on my life, and I cannot thank you enough. I highly recommend your services to anyone who is looking for a skilled and compassionate yoga therapist. You truly are the best. Thank you again for everything.”
Piper, Auckland
"Thank you for such a wonderful session. It might sound silly but I already feel more comfortable in my skin and more able to relax during the days and enjoy my little boy. I've done yoga before but not with such a focus on mindfulness and relaxation. It's making a big difference. So, thank you." Catherine, Auckland
"I am currently a full time mum and the weekly yoga classes are at a time when I can leave my baby with his dad (who works full time during the day) and have some time for myself. Attending the classes has provided me with exercises (breathing and physical) that help get me thru the day at home with a baby and ease the physical discomforts of lifting and carrying a child constantly, bending, etc. they also help to relax me at the end of the day so I have a better sleep. I have enjoyed seeing a range of people at the classes - of different ethnicities, sizes and fitness levels and ages. Some people I wouldn't think were 'typical' of a yoga class but have obviously come to try it out (and enjoyed it) because it is affordable.I have been truly impressed with your classes and how much knowledge you have to pass on and how much it has helped me. I'm sure it is the same for the other people in our class. Your classes provide a really important outlet for community members who otherwise may not get the opportunity to take part in yoga (me included)."
Emma, Auckland, New Zealand
"I would highly recommend Yoga Wellness Clinic and Danika to anyone requiring instruction on yoga and wellbeing. Danika offered me some advice and practical strategies for managing stress and workload during the final stages of my doctoral studies, a time when my stress levels were high and at times started to have a detrimental effect on my overall wellbeing and sleep pattern in particular. Danika provided sound guidance as well as daily practical solutions that included use of breathing techniques and guided relaxation drills, which allowed me to manage stress during this trying time. Danika is extremely professional and knowledgeable, offering individualised guidance tailored to my circumstance and lifestyle."
Dr. Anu Maarit, United Kingdom
"I have much valued your classes and the benefit to my health both mental and physical has been so valuable to both me and my husband!  As an asthma sufferer, I can truly testify to the healing power of your yoga classes.  They have enabled me to reduce the volume of medications that I am on, and also relax to the point of calmness within the rest of the week.  I would do your class 5 times a week, if you were offering them!  The calmness that your class provides serves to calm the mind from the racing and hectic lives that we are all forced to live.  It is a rat race, that we are tied to that creates stress, and therefore dis-ease in our bodies.  Your Yoga class is such a fantastic way to allow ourselves the time to stop, breathe and listen to our bodies in a way that society does not allow us to do."
Simonne, Auckland, New Zealand
"I really enjoyed Yoga, especially the emptying of the mind and the relaxation at the very end of class. Being a person who is constantly switched on to the point of getting migraines, I found your Yoga classes very calming. Sure I couldn't do some of the poses, not being that flexible, but you always offered levels that I was comfortable in trying. 
I thank you for offering your time and Yoga expertise to the community of Otara."
Fiona, Auckland, New Zealand

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