►"I have to say yoga is becoming an intrinsic part of my life. I was going through a lot of emotional difficulties in life, and I have been looking ways to detox my emotional life and find peace. I have tried to practice yoga on my own, but it never produced any effect. When I saw a notice on Mr. Harding's door. I know I just had to try it. The first week was painful but it did not stop me. I felt I was getting toned, but most importantly I felt an inner change. My whole internal being was getting softer and I felt I was becoming more vulnerable and in tune with my emotions. My life as a teacher is very stressful, and I know yoga is a path to a more balanced inner life without which I cannot function well in my professional and personal life. My first experience in a mediation class was interesting. Time seems to have slowed down and there are changes to my perception of reality. I was especially impressed by the guided part of meditation when we are asked to breathe out the negative emotions of our life and breathing in wholeness. It is incredible. I am looking forward to learning more about yoga and center my life around the search for inner peace. In some sense, if one can balance the internal life, the whole world is fixed because the whole world is a subjective reality." ~Jane Chen, San Ramon.

►"A door has opened into the most calming light where I have found inner peace... Umang, my Yoga teacher, has opened this door for me! When I leave her class I always feel enlightened spiritually, emotionally and physically drained (in a good way) and relaxed. Thank you Umang for coming into my life and teaching me about Yoga ~ It is more than I ever expected!" ~ Barbara Neukum / Diablo Highlands Villas Resident"

►"Hello Umang, Many thanks for making the Yoga classes and routines fun and challenging. It has been exciting for me and most importantly, you have inspired me! I feel more vibrant these days and have learned to let go of things that zap my vitality and energy. Your constant reminders and words of wisdom have made me realize to not forgo my exercise routine and to ensure that there is time for personal rejuvenation. Within such a short period of time, you have thought me to be in touch with my core and to let go of negative thoughts that drag me down. You are a marvelous Yoga instructor!! Life is wonderful when there's balance emotionally, physically and spiritually. Thanks again, Bernadette (Barb)"

►"I have only been going to yoga for a short while, but already my body is more flexible, and I feel so much better. I love Umang\'s classes even more because she has a wonderful way of totally relaxing you, something very needed for me after spending the day with 31 active children. I also totally relate to her philosophy of life and the need for connecting with your inner self. I highly respect her as a teacher and would encourage you to give her classes a try. Sharon Mosbaugh Elementary Teacher"

►"Over the last year I have lost significant amount of weight with diet and the introduction of kickboxing. In July, I decided to add yoga with Umang to the mix. I have always been interested in yoga but never practiced it with much consistency. I struggled with a lot of restriction in my hips while kickboxing. Since I have been practicing yoga, my hips have opened significantly and I have seen a change my body. I am just stronger now but not bulky. I highly recommend the combination. Bonus: Umang is an absolute delight and inspiration." Thanks! Amy Ruff

►"I have tried many kinds of exercise, fitness routines and gyms, but nothing has ever struck the right chord with me until I tried Umang's yoga classes. In just a few short weeks, I can already feel the difference that yoga can make in one's life. It is truly a body-mind-spirit workout. Physically, I feel both stronger and more flexible. Mentally, I am more focused and less stressed. Spiritually, I feel calmer in the knowledge that life is to be lived and appreciated in the present moment. I have affirmed my belief that everything in our lives happens for a reason that fulfills God's purpose for us. All this from a yoga class! Umang has the gift of making yoga a true body-mind-spirit connection. Thank you, Umang! See you tonight, Stephanie"

►Cynthia Kwong, a new student:
"I am very blessed to have opportunities to take Umang's Yoga Classes in the Cafeteria. Umang has been very generous and supportive of our APCA Japan Relief Campaign by donating a lot of Yoga classes for our fundraising and auction for Japan Relief. With these Yoga Class Certificates for Japan Relief, I have just started my Yoga journey with Umang since last Friday. I have taken the Fri class for all levels, Mon Restorative class and Wed Advanced class. These classes are very restorative and relaxing, but yet pushing us to our own enjoyable limit. Thanks Umang for catering these classes for our individual needs and at the same time creating very smooth and positive energy for us to progress through the poses, stretching and breathing to attain physical, mental and spiritual improvement. I treasure every class as a unique journey for exploring further in my body & mind, as well as progressing a little bit further each day with our One AT&T Yoga Community with motivation, guidance, and inspiration from Umang - where we can breathe in and circulate love & contentment in an enjoyable and relaxed way. Thank you Umang for the excellent Yoga Teaching!"

►Deborah Tallyn (in my class since about a year ago):
"I work in a fairly demanding job where I spend hours on the phone, often without a break between meetings. Because I work with people on both coasts, my days tend to be long as well. Being able to take a break in the middle of the day and do yoga on site has really helped me to be more successful in my job. While the temptation is always there to skip class and vegetate at my desk, I find when I go to yoga, I come back energized and looking forward to my next meeting. The class counteracts the negative effects of hanging over a computer all day, and alleviates the stress of the constant deadlines. The fact that the class is here in the same building means that there is no travel time which is really incredible. I can take a one hour break and come back relaxed, invigorated, and loving my job. I find when I am walking back through the hallway after class, the ideas start to flow and I'm immediately more productive. The increased strength and flexibility from yoga I am sure is also adding to my overall health. Having Umang here in the building teaching yoga is just an incredible opportunity that I hope continues!"

►Priyank Sharma (male student):
"I did not know what I had been missing until I joined your class. Now when I do not do it for 2 days in a row, I feel it. I do not feel good. When you do not know yourself what yoga has to offer, you just don't get it. I joined once I found out from my friend who attended your class told me how much she was benefitting!"

►Prasad Yalamanchi (male student):
"I have been taking Yoga classes from Umang Goel since three months. She is a great communicator and explains very well about Yoga postures. Umang is very dedicated and committed to teach yoga to new students. She has great passion in teaching yoga. Umang enjoys in seeing students improve themselves. My energy levels and flexibility improved lot after started doing yoga. I am looking forward much more improvement in my day to day life. Thanks Umang for the yoga classes. "

►Judith Seri:
"Umang is a very positive person and helps keep you moving in the right direction."

►Gabriel Ramirez (male student):
"I've never been very flexible, and started yoga for the first time this year. Under Umang's expert guidance, my body is slowly, but surely becoming more and flexible and responsive. Yoga is a wonderful way to exercise and open your mind and body. Umang's classes are always challenging, and afterwards I have a great sense of accomplishment, well-being, and pride. Thank you Umang, for a great and enriching program!"

►Dona Betzold (a student who thought she was too inflexible to do yoga!):
"I joined Umang's Yoga class here at AT&T to help me cope with the stress in my life and help my body become more flexible. Umang's patient guidance has helped me to see that my muscles are not too old to stretch into positions I would never have attempted last year. My upper body strength has improved tremendously. I have moved from being stiff and awkward in certain Yoga positions to being comfortable in them. With Umang's encouragement, I have gained confidence in my body's capabilities. The hour spent in class has a relaxing effect on the stress of the day."

►Anna Choy:
"I have always considered myself pretty healthy. Upon joining this class, I realize how much more I can push my body and where I need to improve on. It has been a fun journey for me to discover new strengths in me. I look forward to her class everyday."

►Reeshma Kumar (in my class since about a year ago):
"Yoga with Umang was a beautiful experience, her dedication, encouragement and positive affirmations helped me not only in yoga but also in life in general. Her attitude towards life is evident in the way she actually lives, that made me confirm my own beliefs that any thing is possible if you put your mind to it. Thank you Umang"

►Terry Sola (in my class since about a year ago):
"I signed up for Umang's Yoga class way back in March of 2010 and was one of the first students in the first class and I have been going ever since and do not regret a single moment. When Umang talks about Yoga being a way of life - she is absolutely correct. She does not mean you have to shave your head and move to the Himalaya's (unless you want to), but rather when you incorporate Yoga into your daily life; your body, mind, and soul transform. I have become stronger and more flexible. My posture has improved and the weight I've lost has stayed off. I sleep so much better at night after I've taken a Yoga class. Work, kids, relationships, etc. they are all still there and at times stressful. However, all the benefits I receive from Yoga make me a happier, more fit person ready to take on the world. From my heart."

►Belinda Blair:
"I joined your Yoga group 21/2 months ago as a way to deal with a bike accident I had back in October. In this short time I have re-gained part of my flexibility back as well as gotten stronger. At the first class I could hardly support any weight on my injured shoulder. Now I can hold myself up and do most of those posed. My hip is coming along a little slower, but it is starting to become more flexible. I have had the added benefit of becoming more relaxed. Thanks."

►Sirisha Gottipati:
"I used to be very calm and peaceful of how much ever tired or stressed I was. But recently (for the past 4 - 5 months) I was getting irritated/frustrated with or with out any reason. At some point, I was afraid if I would start to hate myself. On one day, I saw the pamphlet in one of the break rooms regarding YOGA. I thought I would give it a try and I did. Believe it or not ... after 3 classes I started to feel good about myself... and now ... I am almost back to peaceful mind ... I am LOVING It ..... ME being back. I might not be a good writer ... but I have just put my inner feelings ... how I thought about it and how feel it .... THE TRUTH"

►Kathy Stapleton
"With change, we often ask for what is visible or material, our needs are deeper and cannot be met with anything superficial or short term. Umang's Yoga leads to a meeting point with what is true. This is the place to begin."

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