“Dené is an exceptional yoga instructor. I was fortunate to be part of a hiking/yoga retreat in the Pyrenees with her and got to experience her knowledge first-hand. A natural instructor, Dené was able to adapt the class every day to the needs of the attendees. I was impressed with her integration of complementary sciences/practices into our yoga practice - Ayurveda, Qi Gong, and others. She is truly an inspired, and inspiring teacher. I encourage you to find an opportunity to work with her.”

“I did nine 2-hour yoga sessions led by Dené in the Pyrenees Mountains in June/July 2019 as part of a hiking trip. Dené is fantastic! She is positive and brings laughter to the yoga practice. She encourages you to discover what limits your body has and be okay with it and the developments you can make. She is very knowledgeable about the background of yoga and various practices and realms of study and thought. She taught us about ‘doshas’ or our varying habits/energy levels and created an individual yoga program to take home based on our results. She encouraged us to contact her with questions after the retreat. Dené makes yoga accessible and fun and can take on whatever challenge you throw her way, including “yoga for eyes”!”

“I had my first one on one yoga session today with Dené and wow....it was amazing. She gave me tips I can use immediately to find my center. Calm, kind, authentic, insightful and knowledgeable! Thanks Dené for such a great first time!”

“I just finished private yoga lessons with Dene’ and it was the best experience! For myself starting as a beginner she was patient and went through each pose and made sure I understood. She listened to my needs and was very attentive. I will for sure continue on with her yoga classes!!”

“Dené’s in-home personalized yoga coaching sessions are phenomenal. She crafts the session around individual goals and needs... I learned how to explore and experiment with old familiar poses in new ways, all while navigating around injuries that had been limiting in the past. Loved it! (Plus the “yoga throne” is life-changing.)”

“My experience with Thornwood Yoga has been wonderful! I purchased a package of eight private sessions to get a solid introduction to yoga and some help with mobility issues.

Dené is an amazing instructor- patient and encouraging. I was originally worried that yoga would be too awkward for me because of my injured hip and knees, but within a couple of weeks I was sitting comfortably cross-legged on the floor... something I haven’t been able to do in at least a dozen years!

If you’re interested in learning yoga but are worried about trying it in a class setting, I highly recommend working with Dené!”

“I have struggled with knee and hip pain in addition to back pain to the point where I would have to take pain medication just to walk to class or go to sleep. But after I started attending classes at Thornwood Yoga, I no longer have the pain I had previously accepted as normal. Dené is an excellent teacher and has made her studio into a place where people of any skill level or background are welcome.”

“I had been away from yoga practice for many years and was so glad when Thornwood Yoga opened. The immediate benefits have been gaining in flexibility and strength; the long-term benefit for me is the knowledge that I’m doing something for myself. My balance and core strength have grown by leaps and bounds with Dené’s help and guidance. Thank you so much for making this opportunity available to all of us.”

“I’ve been doing yoga for almost a year now and I think what I found most surprising - and what kept me coming back - was that it’s not just for the body. In dance, I stretch to warm up and improve flexibility. In yoga, I stretch, I breathe, I become aware: physically, mentally, and emotionally. There’s so many positive aspects to yoga for both the mind and body.”

“Dené makes you feel welcome and comfortable. I appreciate her balanced leadership — it’s calm and centered, but also real and down-to-earth. I feel she welcomes everyone just as they are.”

“I have thoroughly enjoyed Candlelight Yoga classes that Dené teaches. It is a time where I can unwind my body and mind and release the pressures of the day. It is soothing to the soul. I have incorporated the class into my regular weekly workout routine. Ashland is extremely fortunate to have Dené teaching Yoga.”

“I’ve really enjoyed my first experience with yoga at Dené’s studio. I feel it helps me with my balance and flexibility and just makes me feel good! Dené talks you through all of the poses, so you need not feel intimidated if you are new to yoga. I find her voice extremely calm and soothing, so Candlelight Yoga in the evening is great before going to bed!”

“Dené’s yoga classes are a breath of fresh air! One can tell she is a teacher, by training and by her heart’s choice. I feel great during her class, and then the whole day long. I’ve taken tons of yoga classes, and Dené’s are now an all-time fave.”

“Can definitely vouch for Dené’s abilities! She let me sit in on a class. I felt so tall and relaxed immediately afterward. The next morning, my body let me know it was a good workout too!”

“I love yoga and I love your teaching techniques. I do what I can and am happy with the spiritual connection.”