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Dr. Cynthia Zurchin,
Principal Shaffer Elementary, Pittsburgh Public Schools
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Chris Cord,
Teaching Assistant and Former Track Coach
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Jean Pletcher,
Retired Pediatric Physical Therapist
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Greg Karas,
Yoga Student
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“Joanne has created a "no excuse" program that I can easily recommend to my patients. If you have arthritis, injuries, or are new to yoga and its great health benefits- this DVD proves that there is a level of yoga for everybody.”
Dr Amy Andrews,
Edgewood Family Chiropractic
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“Joanne has created a "no excuse" program that I can easily recommend to my patients. If you have arthritis, injuries, or are new to yoga and its great health benefits- this DVD proves that there is a level of yoga for everybody.”
Dr Amy Andrews,
Edgewood Family Chiropractic
“Regardless of age, injury, health or physical condition, you can start a whole new relationship with your self and your body through ABSOLUTE BEGINNER YOGA!”
Leah Kalish, MA, Yoga Playgrounds
As a woman, yoga practitioner, and clinical psychologist, I have come to appreciate the value of yoga practice for restoring, maintaining, and enhancing well-being from different perspectives. I believe Absolute Beginner Yoga is a truly unique contribution to the introductory yoga DVDs that are currently on the market. Joanne presents a variety of yoga sequences that make yoga accessible to everyone. I am particularly excited that she includes breathing practices. There is some research evidence that certain yogic breathing practices have a positive impact on specific dimensions of emotional well-being. I hope you accept Joanne's invitation to embark on the journey that is yoga!
Dr. Stacy Simon, Program Director, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
“Joanne Spence's calming presence and gentle method of teaching makes Absolute Beginner Yoga an easy-to-use and effective tool for learning yoga.”
Dr. Eric Rickin, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, WPIC,
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
“Joanne joined the Creative & Expressive Arts Therapies Dept (CEAT) approximately 2 years ago, to provide yoga with the eating disordered patients at WPIC. This was – and is – a pioneering experience for acute inpatient brief-stay patients. The response to Joanne’s presence , and to her clear and supportive instruction, has been tremendous. Her reputation now precedes her, and many unit staff and patients request her services! Further, she is in demand to provid trainings/presentations re “care for the caregivers:” the many dedicated WPIC staff who generously contribute patient services, one therapeutic relationship at a time. Joanne is a gem, and I commend her and this DVD to your health wholeheartedly! "
Nancy Rued, MA, ADTR, Director, Creative & Expressive Arts Therapies Dept,
WPIC University of Pittsburgh Medicial Center
