testimonials
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what a number of Marianne’s students, graduates, and colleagues have to say…
ON THE TRAINING
”To sum up all I learned in a brief statement would be impossible, but I will tell you that it was life changing. It gave me everything I needed in that moment to become who I want to be: a successful, genuine yoga instructor. The program was incredibly well-rounded and gives you the benefit of exploring the vast universe of yogic thought, practice and industry. The intensive schedule is most conducive to the learning process. You are separated for a moment from the push/pull that you know to be your life, and you get to sit and learn what is truly possible and what truly matters, not just in the instruction of yoga but in life as a whole. Marianne is the center of all of this. Her extensive knowledge and experience roll of her tongue with no pretense, only love and excitement. She is a yogi. She lives it. And she does it her own way, which is the best part. She is herself, and you will learn more than you expect if you open your ears and heart to her. The most I could say about the whole experience was that I was personally stretched in every aspect: physically, mentally, and spiritually.”
”Yoga with Marianne is perfect! She consistently watches her students throughout the entire class [and] explains techniques very thoroughly one step at a time. She demonstrates all the poses with confidence and control, yet never makes you feel intimidated.”
”It was hard on my body but wonderful for my soul.”
”We don't just learn yoga poses in Marianne's class. She has a wonderful talent for teaching her students all the important components of yoga - focusing on the body, mind, and spirit.”
”With her insight, she taught me how to focus and stay in my peaceful place. I learned more from her about my breath than I did in my prenatal classes. I was able to deliver drug-free and felt great as my son arrived.”
”I really enjoyed [Marianne’s] training. I found it very intense and yes, difficult some days. My 45 years body does not always follow. But I'm very happy. The therapeutic approach is precious for me.”
ON THE EXPERIENCE
”The yoga teacher training was all that I hoped for: a group of great people coming together in a beautiful, unique environment willing to share friendship and a passion for yoga. Each individual offered something unique, but the group as a whole had a rich character of its own that transcended the individuals. Thank you for the thoughtful way you brought out the best in each of us and brought us together as a group.”
”I want to thank you so much for such a wonderful experience. It was probably one of the most emotional times in my life and I truly believe I will never forget what we all experienced together.”
”After the first class, I felt that yoga is more than a mind/body/soul connection; it is also a strong connection to my spiritual belief. At each yoga class, I experience something that is good and personal to me that is beyond this world.”
ON THE SELF
”Invigorated. Spiritually uplifted. Relaxed. Physically challenged to a level that is exceedingly, abundantly above my expectation. These are just a few things that I feel after yoga class with Marianne Wells.”
”In a short period of time, I have gotten so much more than I had ever imagined - gained upper body strength, sleeping better, more in tune to my breath and it balances out my cardio workout.”
”I have more energy, I'm more creative and productive at work and school, and I'm less tense from stress.”
”I found my abdominal muscles that have been in a coma for years. Thanks Marianne!”
ON THE TEACHER
”She is a master yoga and mind/body trainer. She is energetic, warm and full of great info to help women lead healthier lifestyles.”
, fitness expert and author of Shortcuts to Big Weight Loss and Move to Lose.
”Marianne is my favorite yoga instructor in the entire United States.”
, international group fitness presenter, 5 star trainer for exerciseTV
”What sets Marianne apart from other teachers is her warm heart.”
, manager of Haramara Resort, Sayulita Mexico
”I’ve taken yoga with many instructors in the Twin Cities, Marianne is the only instructor that gives me a great workout and makes me feel like I just had a massage.”
”I was asked from a few people I met after our Teacher Training, why Marianne Wells? It is [her] encompassing knowledge of spiritualness in yoga. Not just Asanas, not just Pranayamas and Mudras, but a completeness of mind, body and spirit. As we are all Teachers, we are also Students.”
”Her clarity of instruction, demonstration of skills and interaction with all the students is amazing.”
”Her gentle voice encourages me to relax and breathe my way into difficult poses I never dreamed I could reach. In the five years I have studied yoga with Marianne, my body has become pain free for the first time in my life and my energy level is at an all time high. I am 62 years-old and I can pose in ways I never dreamed possible when I was 25. Marianne's classes are an oasis of noncompetitive effort and serene relaxation which feel like a lovely, personal, spiritual gift I give to myself two days a week.
”To me, [Marianne] is the best teacher I’ve ever had – one who facilitates our own personal learning experience. She provided the modalities, wisdom and knowledge in order for each student to interpret and experience their own yoga. She has the perfect touch to enable each student to develop uniquely on their own as teachers. She is my inspiration…”
”Marianne is a very special person...I don't know if it is this way with all of [her] groups, but I have a feeling [she] provided that nurturing, acceptance, and unconditional love for all of us that our toxic families were unable to provide.”